After reading the text written by Song Duanping, the room fell silent, until a loud "bang" sound of the lamp bursting, which scared the two young people who were extremely bold and fearless, and they shuddered with fear.

  The two of them exchanged a glance, and both saw twelve points of solemnity in each other's eyes.

  "It can't be left behind, this thing will bring fatal disaster." Chen Ke picked up the pen and wrote a line of words. After finishing, he handed over a stack of paper that Song Duanping had quietly written to the flame of the lamp, and the yellow flames danced and swallowed up the words on it in an instant.

  Brush talk was a method often used by the Song people to discuss confidential matters. Chen Ke originally thought it was too cautious, but after being scared by Xiao Hei, he finally knew what "walls have ears" meant.

  Song Duanping had no objection to this, knowing Chen Ke's ability to memorize everything he read. He picked up his pen and wrote: "What do we do next? Go find Yu Wenshuai?" Yu Jing was appointed as the Pacification Commissioner of Guangnan Two Roads, with the honorific title 'Great Commander'. When a civil official led troops, they were also called 'Wen Shuai'.

  "It seems there's no other way......" Actually, Chen Ke thought of another person, but that person is currently in mourning and it would be unreasonable for him to go find him, the possibility of stirring up trouble is extremely small.

  "If we had those evidences..." Song Duanping said: "Yu Wenshuai will certainly believe us."

  "My father didn't tell you, he was afraid that we would recklessly go and get it, and there would be a risk to our lives." Chen Ke wrote: "If what Yu Jing said is not far from the truth, then just based on these few things you've come up with, it's enough to attract his attention."

  Song Duanping nodded and wrote: 'How can I find him?'

  I heard that his sedan chair will arrive in Hengyang soon. Chen Ke wrote: 'I plan to set out tomorrow to welcome him.'

  It was a coincidence that Wen Wu met him here before. Song Duanping nodded in agreement: 'How can we get close to him?' He's just the county magistrate, and it's not easy for ordinary people to see him, let alone the two highest military commanders?

  "We'll talk about it later." Chen Ke wrote: "A road will always appear when a cart reaches a mountain."

  Let's go first and think of a solution later.

  "No, I'll just take Xuan Yu with me. In case something unexpected happens, you can also find a way to rescue us."

  "What unexpected things will happen?" Song Duanping couldn't help but say.

  "It's hard to know what people are thinking." Chen Ke said in a low voice.

  "Hmm..." Song Duanping sighed and nodded, writing: 'Be careful.'

  Is there anything else?

  Such a big case, the other party will definitely be highly nervous. Song Duanping wrote out his worries: 'I'm afraid that today's investigation will be known to those with ulterior motives by tomorrow.'

  "Hmm." Chen Ke nodded and wrote: "We can't stay here anymore."

  I have to stay here, otherwise they will find out as soon as they come to investigate. Song Duanping wrote: "Besides, if they want to harm Old Wang, I can also protect him."

  "Yes. Chen Ke wrote: 'I took a walk today, and the house behind is just about to be rented out. Tomorrow I will rent it and move in. If something happens, I won't have time to rescue you.'"

  "This is for the best." Song Duanping nodded, and even they themselves didn't notice. The two people who were usually cheerful and talkative, when faced with such a huge event, were surprisingly calm to the point of being frightening.

  The next day, Chen Ke went to rent the house and let Wu Lang live in it, paying attention to the movements in the front yard at all times. Wu Lang wanted to follow Chen Ke, but this black big fellow was really too eye-catching, so he only brought Xuan Yu with him when he set out.

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  Chen Ke wore a black scarf on his head, a short-sleeved shirt, and carried a book box on his back. He looked like a scholar fleeing in distress. Behind him, far away, was a monk wearing a bamboo hat, wooden clogs, and holding a staff - naturally it was Master Xuan Yu.

  Two men, like strangers, one in front of the other, arrived at the dock, boarded a civilian ship heading north, and sailed out for a day without seeing any official ships with flags... For a great Song Dynasty civil servant, face is the most important thing, so it's impossible to have a situation where they secretly cross the river.

  Chen Ke got off the boat at Xiangtan Wharf, which was the residence of Hunan's Jiang'an Si. It had the largest official postal station within 200 miles along the river. If officials heading south wanted to stop and rest, he estimated that eight out of ten would choose this place.

  As soon as he arrived at the dock, he found many soldiers and officials busy cleaning up. He went forward and asked curiously, and it was indeed to welcome a high-ranking official. He then went to the post house to lodge, but was refused, saying that there was a reception task and it was temporarily not open to the outside world.

  Chen Ke had no choice but to take out another gold coin... He had already figured it out, and according to legend, holding this gold coin with the word "Shao" engraved on it would allow him to ask Shao Yong, the number one diviner in the world, to divine his fortune. Speaking of Shao Yong, he was truly amazing. For example, if you wrote a character or let him take a look at your physiognomy, he could tell your entire life's fate; he would start a lesson and even calculate the future trend of the world... To the point where Chen Ke took his stories as myths, but from kings to commoners, everyone deeply believed in them.

  It is said that Shao Yong gave out very little money, some people begged for a thousand pieces of gold for many years but couldn't get any, yet he inexplicably favored him and gave him seven.

  The effect was immediate, and the post-house master immediately cleaned up his own quarters to let him stay, only reminding him that he must not go out.

  Chen Ke stayed in the small courtyard of the post house for only half a day, when he heard people outside making a commotion and horses whinnying. He had already changed into his official uniform from the clothes rack in the courtyard. As soon as he finished changing, he pushed open the door and went out, seeing that all the postal soldiers were rushing to leave. He also lowered his head and followed them quietly.

  As they lined up in the courtyard with the yamen runners, six golden melon guards marched in majestically, followed by a group of robust warriors with bright armor, silver helmets and long spears... Each one was as tall as Chen Xiao, obviously from the top four armies of the Imperial Guard.

  These people lined up in the courtyard, and the atmosphere immediately became tense. Everyone stared straight ahead, not daring to breathe loudly.

  These forbidden troops are at least a world apart from those winged troops seen in Hengyang. But Chen Ke's attention was focused on the old man surrounded by a group of civil officials.

  That old man looked over fifty years old, wearing a straight-footed hat and a purple official robe, with a golden fish bag. He was not tall, slender in build, with thick eyebrows and eyes, not speaking or laughing casually, really having an upright air about him. Hearing those people call him 'Wen Shuai' one after another, he should be that famous all over the world, one of the four remonstrances, Yu Wu Xi!

  On the way, Chen Ke had already thought that Yu Jing, as the commander of the three armies, was being watched by countless eyes at all times, so it made no difference whether he intercepted him at the post house or in the wilderness. Moreover, relying on a single Shaoshi gold coin that represented nothing, he wanted to make this literary commander who commanded 100,000 troops yield and meet with him, which was almost impossible. So he shouted loudly: "Yu Qingtian, I have a heaven-sized grievance to report!"

  The originally quiet and solemn courtyard suddenly fell into chaos. "Protect Wen Shuai!" The formation of the Imperial Guard immediately dispersed, with Yu Jing and a group of civil officials protected in the middle, only to see a tall courier standing there with his hands raised in surrender, and the crossbowmen took aim at him.

  The rest of the people also looked over and saw Chen Ke's appearance. The postmaster fainted immediately.

  Several imperial guards rushed forward and arrested Chen Ke.

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  The courtyard of the post station is shaded by trees all around, and the windows in the back hall are bright and clean. A gentle breeze comes in, making it feel like a different world from the scorching heat outside.

  Yu Jing had already taken off his official robes and changed into a half-old hemp robe, looking like an old village school teacher, without any hint of being the commander-in-chief of the three armies.

  He has always been known for his integrity and has never liked such a grand farewell ceremony. Under the overwhelming hospitality, he simply sat down briefly, had three cups of water wine, and then left the table. This already made the local officials overjoyed. Ten years ago, this "stinky Han" would not only absolutely refuse to give them face but also ask them to explain where the expenses came from. If it was public funds, they would be waiting for punishment; even if it was their own pocket money, they would still be scolded by him for half an hour, making them understand the principle of "frugality nourishes virtue and extravagance leads to downfall".

  After changing into casual clothes and coming to the back hall, Yu Jing sat down to drink some tea and asked Yu Hou, who was serving him: "Where is that young man?"

  "Back to the ear room."

  "Bring him up."

  "Yes."

  Soon, Yu Hou came in to report back, with two imperial guards following behind him, pressing Chen Kaitang to come in. Everyone knew that General Wen had a habit of being impartial, so all the imperial guards endured and did not seize Chen first.

  "What a talented young man!" Yu Jing sized up Chen Ke and said: "You're not a courier, I heard you're a scholar?"

  "Palindromes are handsome," Chen Qiang said respectfully.

  "Nowadays, it's wartime, so you're not allowed to sit."

  "In front of Wen Shuai, there was no place for students to sit." He had never been so careful and fawning in his life, all for the sake of that careless father.

  "How did you know I would be staying at Xiangtan Inn?" Yu Jing asked with narrowed eyes.

  "The students are saying that the governor is going to arrive at this place."

  "Go and investigate, see who leaked the secret!" Yu Jing said in a deep voice to Yu Hou.

  "Understood!" Yu Hou bowed and left.

  "Do you know that colliding with an official's carriage, regardless of the reason, will result in a punishment of fifteen lashes?" Yu Hou went down, and I looked at Chen Ke.

  "The student knew and was prepared to be punished. Chen Ke's face was calm as he said, 'As long as I can see Yu Qingtian, I'm willing to suffer any punishment!'"

  "You say you have a grievance," Yu Jing seemed to be quite pleased with the title 'Blue Sky', stroking his beard, said: "Bring your complaint forward."

  "The student's complaint is in his heart," Chen Ke said with a bow: "Please present the written statement on the spot."

  Yu Jing slightly furrowed his brow, paused for a moment, and then nodded: "Okay, but be concise." He was only stopping at this station to grab a bite, and he was in a hurry to get back on the road. Who had the time to give this kid a long lecture?

  "Yes." The servant brought him a writing desk and pen, and Chen Ke walked to the table. The bookkeeper remained standing at the side, not leaving, so Chen Ke looked at him until he was embarrassed and left, then picked up his pen and began to write.

  Yu Jing finished drinking a cup of tea, Chen Ke also put down his pen, closed the manuscript and handed it to the clerk.

  Tie Si gave a humph and glared at him before handing over the letter to Yu Wenxiao.

  Yu Jing originally thought that it was a case of murder or arson, but when he opened it, his expression changed instantly.