Chapter 77

Mo Rigen was asking Lu Xu where he wanted to go when Li Jinglong shouted angrily, "We're investigating a case! You still want to play? Do you still want your salary? "

Mo Rigen had already spent all his money and still had to support Lu Xu. Atay and Ashina Chong were here for money. Hongjun had run away from home penniless. Li Jinglong saw everyone's expression and couldn't help but say, "Oh, I don't think so. It's only been a year and you're already so poor?"

Everyone was speechless.

"To be honest." Qiu Yongsi smiled apologetically. "I've also spent all the money my grandfather gave me. Can you give us some first, Chief Inspector?"

Li Jinglong didn't expect that the princes who treated money like dirt a few months ago would have to rely on their salary to survive overnight. Didn't they all have big families and businesses? Their expressions really made him want to mock them, but after thinking about it, he decided not to be too full of himself.

"Work." Li Jinglong finally said, "Don't think about reaping without sowing."

Hongjun and Lu Xu had never known the difficulties of the world, but Mo Rigen, Qiu Yongsi, Atay, and Ashina Chong knew that without money, it was difficult to move an inch. After breakfast, Li Jinglong asked Qiu Yongsi to go to the Supreme Court to collect the case files that had accumulated over the past few months. Everyone began to flip through the files in the hall.

"What did you say yesterday about his abilities?" Hongjun asked Lu Xu.

Lu Xu and Hongjun sat in the corner. Both of them had no concept of money, but naturally they would do whatever their superiors told them to do. They just treated it as a game.

Lu Xu lowered his voice and said softly, "I realized that before the information was complete, he could guess a lot of things and always find out the truth."

"Intuition?" Hongjun looked back. At this moment, Li Jinglong was writing a memorial. Everyone was flipping through the pile of files.

Lu Xu shook his head. "It's impossible to rely on intuition every time. Haven't you noticed? His deductions, even if the conditions aren't complete, are very close to the truth. It's like he can see the future. "

Hongjun knew that Li Jinglong had many abilities that were different from others. For example, he could distinguish objects by listening to the wind and shoot blindly, but this was the first time he thought of what Lu Xu said.

"Maybe it's the effect of the Wisdom Sword?" Lu Xu said.

"What's the use of the Wisdom Sword?" Hong Jun asked again.

"The Sword of Wisdom," Lu Xu said in a low voice, "It's the six magical artifacts, the Sword,'s, the Golden Arrow, and the Sun … …." to break … ".. to's to this point,, to's …".. the '' ''s looked looked to' to to's's to.....

"How do you know?" Hongjun asked in a low voice.

Lu Xu spread his hands and said, "I just know. Don't ask me why."

"That's Di Renjie's item." Hongjun said in a low voice.

Lu Xu nodded. Hongjun thought of the Statue of the Immovable Wisdom outside the door. It seemed to be true. Lu Xu said, "Legend has it that Tianma can only be eliminated if the six artifacts are gathered. But you don't have to worry. He definitely can't gather them all."

Hongjun gradually discovered that Lu Xu knew a lot of things that they had never heard of before. There was some knowledge that even Qiu Yongsi and the others didn't know. But if you dug to the bottom, Lu Xu couldn't say where he wrote it. Perhaps he could only conclude that as a White Deer, he had a lot of original memories in his soul inheritance.

Hongjun said, "I can help him think of a way to gather them all."

"Are you out of your mind?" Lu Xu's voice was slightly louder.

Li Jinglong couldn't help but say, "Can you two stop whispering to each other? Lu Xu, it's not good to keep hogging Hongjun. Since we came back, we haven't talked to Hongjun yet. "

Mo Rigen said to Lu Xu, "You two look at the case file."

"I can't read." Lu Xu ate a handful of fried beans with a bored expression. What can you do to me?

Hongjun hurriedly said, "I'll teach you."

"Did you find anything?" Li Jinglong asked again.

"Brocade Weaving Mother, in the middle of the night, the Cardinal Loom Machine moved by itself." Atay was very tired, as if he had suffered a huge blow last night. He said absent-mindedly, "It's said that it's haunted."

Li Jinglong said, "Have someone check it out tonight."

Qiu Yongsi said, "There's a troll in Luoyang. It's said that it carries children and sucks their brains …"

"Why is Luoyang's case sent to Chang 'an?" Li Jinglong was puzzled.

Hongjun had goosebumps all over when he heard this.

"Only Chang 'an has the Exorcism Division." Mo Rigen said, "They can only send it to us."

Li Jinglong suddenly realized a very serious problem — if this went on, wouldn't they have to take care of all the demons in the country?! If something happened in Nanyue, Sichuan, or other places, the exorcists would have to travel day and night to the places where the demons were haunted. It would take several months on the road. How could they send only a few people?

"There's another one here." Mo Rigen handed the case file to Li Jinglong and said, "Qingcheng Mountain has been haunted by zombies for thousands of years. Should we take care of it?"

"We've never received cases from other places before." Li Jinglong murmured, "What's going on?"

"Maybe it's Xie Yu's method." Atay said absent-mindedly.

"Not necessarily." Qiu Yongsi said lightly, "Although the land of China hasn't reached the point where demons are rampant, there are still many demons appearing every now and then. It's just that no one has taken care of it before … "

Hongjun suddenly remembered that night when the nine-tailed fox was executed, many demons escaped from Chang 'an. He said, "Could it be that the big fox's …"

"It's also possible." Mo Rigen answered, "Anyway, they've all been sent here now."

There were so many cases from all over the country. Just running around would kill people. If they arrived at the destination and found something wrong, they would have to rush back. It would be torturous. Li Jinglong had a premonition that Xie Yu must be in some corner, watching him like a tiger watching its prey. Both sides were biding their time, spreading out their vigilant tentacles, cautiously probing on the huge chessboard.

Otherwise, Li Jinglong would never believe that Xie Yu didn't know that the demon seed was in Hongjun's body, and that Hongjun was in Chang 'an. With the Demon King's ability, as long as he signaled the demons to cause trouble everywhere, it would be enough to exhaust the Exorcism Division. He could even use the tactic of luring the tiger away from the mountain to set up a trap.

Thinking of this, Li Jinglong said decisively, "As long as it's not something in Chang 'an, don't bother with it first."

Ashina Chong said in surprise, "So you only choose to handle cases that are closer to you?! You don't even care if a child's brain is sucked? "

Li Jinglong, "…"

Atay immediately said to Ashina Chong, "Don't you know what's the situation now?"

Everyone nodded, but Atay scolded again, "You're already so poor, and you still don't care about the big picture and talk back?!"

Li Jinglong was almost angered to death. Qiu Yongsi hurriedly said, "Ah! I got it! Changshu County Magistrate Zhang Xu escorted a gift to Chang 'an. Mu Tianyan prepared a generous gift for the Imperial Concubine, but in Chang' an City, the inn 'Nine Mu Chunfeng' was stolen … "

"He drank too much and ran into a thief." Li Jinglong said.

Qiu Yongsi said, "I think so too."

"Wait!" Hongjun immediately became interested and asked, "Is it that Zhang Xu?"

"Of course." Li Jinglong said, "Which Zhang Xu is there?"

Hongjun, "…"

"Zhang Xu from 'Zhang Xu's Three Cups of Grass Saint'?!" Hongjun was shocked, but Li Jinglong said, "He's always drunk and won't care about you. You don't have to care about him."

Atay suddenly had an idea and said, "Yongsi, did your cousin write a poem for him? Help me ask for a piece of calligraphy. When he's a hundred years old, I'll sell it … "

Qiu Yongsi said, "Maybe he'll live longer than you."

Even so, Li Jinglong couldn't find any valuable old cases. Maybe the Supreme Court didn't dare to report it at this time, or maybe it was because the Imperial Concubine's birthday celebration and all the countries came to greet her, and the demons all left Chang 'an. Back and forth, there was only news about demons and ghosts outside the capital, so he decided to investigate Chang 'an's case first.

Mo Rigen and Lu Xu went to look for Zhang Xu, Atay and Ashina Chong went to investigate Daming Palace, and Qiu Yongsi went to Mount Li to investigate a case of a stream turning red. Soon, Li Jinglong sent everyone away, leaving only Hongjun.

Hongjun wanted to see the legendary Zhang Xu, but Li Jinglong didn't care at all. After everyone left, only the two of them were left.

"What are we going to do?" Hongjun couldn't help but ask.

"I'll take you to eat the food of the people." Li Jinglong's eyes were smiling.

Hongjun noticed that as long as they weren't in front of others, Li Jinglong always had a faint smile on his face, so he smiled and said, "Okay."

"After I finish writing the booklet, we'll leave." Li Jinglong said again.

Hongjun waited in boredom. However, ever since he realized that he liked Li Jinglong, the time they spent alone didn't seem so boring. Hongjun first looked at his hand holding the brush, then at his sitting posture, and then at his side profile. The more he looked at him, the more he liked him.

At first, he didn't want to admit it, but Lu Xu was right. He had to admit the feelings in his heart.

He leaned on the table and watched Li Jinglong write. Li Jinglong's handwriting was very beautiful, and Hongjun had always admired it.

"Is my handwriting good?" Li Jinglong noticed Hongjun's gaze and asked.

Hongjun replied with an "En." Li Jinglong asked again, "How is it compared to Zhang Xu?"

"The difference is like heaven and earth." Hongjun was very honest.

Li Jinglong couldn't help but want to take the brush and draw Hongjun's face. It was as if his heart was inexplicably moved when he saw Hongjun screaming. Just as he was thinking about this, a military official came in.

"Elder Li." The military official said, "His Highness the Crown Prince invites you."

"Please wait for a moment." Li Jinglong replied, "I'll go change my clothes."

"Go now." The military official's attitude was very unyielding. Li Jinglong muttered to himself for a moment, then put on his outer robe and hurried out. Outside the courtyard, Hongjun ordered the Carp Demon to stay and watch over the house. He then got on the carriage with Li Jinglong and went all the way to Xingqing Palace.

The military official didn't say much along the way. Li Jinglong observed for a moment, then frowned slightly. Hongjun knew that he was thinking about something, so he didn't disturb him. He just kept thinking about how Chang 'an's scenery was really beautiful. He didn't know how many more times he could see autumn go and spring come.

When they went around the main hall of Xingqing Palace, Li Jinglong suddenly saw a familiar maidservant. He immediately said to Hongjun, "Have her hand this memorial to the Imperial Consort."

Li Jinglong didn't say anything, so Hongjun didn't recognize her. He got off the carriage and caught up with the maidservant. The two of them met face to face. The maidservant smiled and said, "Kong Daren?"

Hongjun didn't recognize who she was. He handed the memorial to her and asked her to pass it on. The maidservant smiled and nodded. She bowed to Hongjun and left gracefully.

"How do you know she knows me?" Hongjun asked curiously.

"That day, the Imperial Consort came to the Exorcism Department," Li Jinglong said. "She followed behind. After coming out of the Golden Flower Fall, when the Imperial Consort was chatting with you late at night, she was the one waiting on the carriage. "

Hongjun still didn't know what the memorial meant, but the two of them entered the Eastern Palace.

"Li Jinglong, is the Exorcism Department this busy? If I didn't summon you, you wouldn't have come? "

Li Heng's expression was clearly not good today. For someone as cultured and refined as him to show such an expression, it was clear that he was a little angry.

"I originally wanted to request an audience with Your Highness today." Li Jinglong bowed to Li Heng and replied, "But there are some matters that I haven't thought through clearly, so it was delayed for a while."

In the Eastern Palace, several aides sat next to Li Heng. Behind them was a screen. At this moment, the aides had all retreated. On the table in front of him were four documents: one from Geshu Han, one from Shazhou's Governor Jia Zhou, one from Li Jinglong himself, and the last one was an impeachment order issued by the Menxia Province to the Bureau of Military Personnel.

"Look at it yourself." Li Heng threw all the documents onto Li Jinglong's body.

Hongjun was just about to speak when Li Jinglong stopped him with a look. Not only was he not going to eat the wealth of the people, he was even going to be scolded. Hongjun was immediately enraged.

"I sent you to Hexi to investigate a case," Li Heng said. "Did I tell you to mobilize Geshu Han's army?"

Li Jinglong glanced at the military report and couldn't help but laugh. Li Heng continued, "Not only did you mobilize Liangzhou's army, you also mobilized the soldiers of Jia Zhou's Jade Gate Pass …"

"That's my uncle," Hongjun interrupted.

Li Jinglong inwardly cursed. Just as he was about to remind him, Li Heng coldly said, "You don't need to remind me."

"It was Imperial Consort Gui who told me to find him," Hongjun explained.

Li Heng: "…"

Hongjun observed their expressions and knew that these people were all afraid of the emperor. The emperor only had eyes for Imperial Consort Gui. With this, he immediately shut Li Heng's mouth. As expected, Li Heng didn't dare to act up.

"General Geshu's soldiers," Li Jinglong said, "he sent them himself."

"The officials in the court don't think so," Li Heng said. "The two hundred thousand corpses at the border are wreaking havoc. Where are the corpses? Everyone in the court thinks this is nonsense. They're all asking me how a personal attendant of the crown prince could mobilize Geshu Han's fifty thousand cavalry! "

Li Jinglong said, "Since they believe me, it's not nonsense to send me out to fight the corpses. The responsibility of the Exorcism Division is to protect the peace of the Tang Dynasty. If they don't mobilize the troops, this crisis will be difficult to resolve. "

Li Heng's anger subsided and he coldly said, "Then the ghost threat at the border has been eliminated. Is there any evidence?"

"No." Li Jinglong knew that the most troublesome stage had passed, so he said, "Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but it's definitely not a good idea to throw a monster into the morning court."

"Why did you apply for Yadan as your fief?" Li Heng asked in a deep voice.

"They have to be suppressed," Li Jinglong said, "to ensure that no more corpses will invade for the next thousand years."

Li Heng looked at Li Jinglong and finally said, "Since the ghost threat has been eliminated, you should have rushed back to Chang 'an to report. Why did you delay for nearly three months?!"

"It's because of a matter related to the fate of the Tang Dynasty," Li Jinglong said casually.

Hongjun was stunned. Li Jinglong signaled him to be at ease.

"Give me the details," Li Heng said in an even gentler tone.

"I can't say now." Li Jinglong said, "I have to wait until His Majesty, this official, Hongjun, His Highness, and His Majesty are present."

Li Heng frowned and looked at Li Jinglong in silence. "Official Li, I'm helping you. Please don't misunderstand."

Li Jinglong said seriously, "If that's the case, I wouldn't dare to deceive Your Highness …"

"I can't help you," Li Heng said with a heavy sigh.

Li Jinglong suddenly had an ominous premonition. Several eunuchs moved the screen behind Li Heng, revealing Yang Guozhong and Gao Lishi behind the screen.

Yang Guozhong said leisurely, "Based on this matter, you have to be interrogated in court. His Highness didn't want to start the court session and asked us to listen in first. I guarantee that you didn't have any selfish motives. Li Jinglong, we have to have a good chat."

"That's right." Li Jinglong laughed.

No matter how slow Hongjun was, he could sense that something was wrong. Gao Lishi said, "Right now, we're giving you face. What two hundred thousand corpse ghosts slaughtering the city at the border? What nine-colored deer in Dunhuang's Mogao Caves? These things can't be said in court. Even if you say them, I doubt anyone will believe you."

"Court affairs are court affairs, ghosts and gods are ghosts and gods." Li Jinglong's tone hardened. "The Exorcism Division and all of you have different subordinates. We're each in charge of our own affairs, so why bother?"

"What a good 'each in charge of our own affairs'." Yang Guozhong suddenly shouted, "Human lives are at stake. More than seven hundred and forty soldiers died at Jade Gate Pass, and more than three thousand soldiers were lost in Liangzhou. You used the excuse of 'subduing demons' to finish your business and then left. How do you want His Majesty to explain this to the families of the dead?!"

Li Jinglong said nothing. He placed a hand on the back of Hongjun's hand, indicating that he should keep quiet.

"Tell me everything you've learned from your investigation, from beginning to end," Gao Lishi said. "As for whether or not the officials in court will believe you, I can't guarantee."

"Li Jinglong, speak," Li Heng said. "Now that things have come to this, what are you waiting for?"

Li Jinglong thought for a moment, then said, "I'm waiting for a letter."

Li Heng's brow creased. Gao Lishi and Yang Guozhong each had a different expression. Li Jinglong only hoped that he would not be so unlucky at this time. He only hoped that the Son of Heaven would be at the Noble Consort's side … he only hoped that the memorial would be successfully delivered to the Noble Consort. He only hoped that this loving couple would still take some time out of their busy schedules to look at the memorial.

Yang Guozhong added, "Forget it. I think we should first put them in prison."

Hongjun: "…"

They hadn't eaten anything, but they still had to go to prison?! Hongjun was instantly enraged.