Chapter 691 This Is Just Right

The incident at Hualong Temple was the subject of much discussion in the Yongjing area not long after.

Because the weather is cold at the end of winter and the New Year is approaching, nothing is bigger than the New Year. The entire Yongjing City is also immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year.

It was also early one morning at the end of the twelfth lunar month, and the investigation on Magistrate Haiyu also came to fruition.

The result is naturally good, at least for Taoist Xue and Zhong Xingwen.

The two of them were released from the prison as a matter of course, and people from the Yongjing Yamen and the Patrol Department hoped that Zhong Xingwen could stay in the capital, but they were all rejected by Zhong Xingwen.

The sky was overcast, and outside the prison, a gust of cold wind blew by, making the two people who had just followed the jailer out almost shiver.

In comparison, it seemed warmer inside the prison.

Outside the prison is the place where Taoist Xue and Zhong Xingwen part ways. Although the latter is still wearing official uniform, he plans to resign from his post after returning.

Outside the Tianlao, some guards and an old eunuch were waiting. This old eunuch was also an acquaintance. During this period, he went to the Tianlao almost every now and then, sometimes even every day.

Seeing Taoist Xue and Zhong Xingwen coming out, the old eunuch hurriedly came over.

"Taoist Xue, Mr. Zhong, it is really gratifying to be able to prove the innocence of these two people. Oh, by the way, Taoist priest, Your Majesty has invited me. I hope that Taoist priest and the old slave can go to the palace to meet the saint together!"

Taoist priest Xue frowned slightly and did not refuse immediately. He thought of Mr. Yu's words, but he still looked at Zhong Xingwen subconsciously.

The old eunuch spoke again.

"Oh, and Mr. Zhong. I heard that you rejected the appointment letter from the Patrol Department. It seems that you are very nostalgic for your hometown. The Holy Spirit is very moved to know that you are loyal and affectionate. This is a gift from His Majesty. I also hope that Mr. Zhong will do it. Take it!"

As the eunuch spoke, a young eunuch on one side brought a wooden tray with a red cloth on it and an ingot of gold on it.

Zhong Xingwen couldn't tell how much these golds weighed, but at a glance, they seemed to be about the same size as the gold ingots he got from Mr. Yu, and they should be about a hundred taels.

And next to the gold ingot, there is a gold medal.

Zhong Xingwen looked at the old eunuch, thought for a moment, then smiled and held his hands towards him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you also, my father-in-law. Zhong is a rough man. He declined the patrol department and Yongjing Yamen because he knows how much he is worth. However, if he refuses to accept His Majesty's kindness, then Zhong will be too ungrateful!"

With that said, Zhong Xingwen stepped forward, lifted the red cloth from the tray, wrapped the gold medal and the gold ingot directly and grabbed it.

The old eunuch smiled and nodded, and then looked at Daoren Xue with a hint of caution.

"Taoist Priest, do you think we are entering the palace? This old slave has given a guarantee to the emperor."

"My father-in-law, please wait a moment. Rong Pindao will say a few words to Zhong Baotou and then he will let you into the palace!"

The old eunuch was a little nervous at first. Even though he thought he was relatively familiar with the two of them, he was still afraid that Daoren Xue would really disagree and it would be difficult to explain to the emperor.

Upon hearing Taoist Xue's words, the old eunuch suddenly showed a reassuring smile.

"Master Taoist, please do me a favor! Please do me a favor!"

After Taoren Xue nodded, he and Zhong Xingwen walked aside and asked in a low voice.

"Captain Zhong, why do you have to refuse? In fact, there is nothing wrong with staying in the Patrol Division. You can do more!"

Zhong Xingwen held the heavy gold in his hand with a free and easy smile on his face.

"The Taoist Master is a sensible person, and he can make calculations. In fact, there is no need for Zhong to say more, so the so-called results are largely influenced by the emperor's will."

As he spoke, Zhong Xingwen lowered his voice.

"Today is a good outcome, but I don't know how many bad consequences it will have. What will I do with this patrol department? Instead, I will be a catcher in Xiaohaiyu County. I can still take care of many miscellaneous things and be the master."

After all, Haiyu County is not close, and Dahekou is also far away. No matter how talented the people in the Patrol Division are, they can't fly. The round trip will take a long time, not to mention the investigation, so the case is settled somewhat hastily.

"Well, now that Zhong Baotou has decided to leave, we have no choice but to meet again in Haiyu County in the future!"

Zhong Xingwen nodded and said nothing, took a step back and bowed to Taoist Xue.

"Taoist Priest, let's say goodbye. See you later!"

Taoist Xue also bowed solemnly.

"See you later!"

Zhong Xingwen faced the old eunuch over there again.

"Eunuch, Zhong Xingwen is leaving!"

The old eunuch returned the greeting solemnly at this time, and then saw the man dressed as a police officer turning around and striding away without any hesitation. Although he left the prison, he seemed not to have any nostalgia for the colorful world of the capital.

This Mr. Zhong is indeed a character!

The old eunuch couldn't help but think at this time. Maybe he should have talked to the emperor more before.

"Father-in-law, let's go."

Taoren Xue's voice interrupted the old eunuch's thoughts, and he immediately smiled in greeting.

"Hey, Taoist priest, please!"

Daoren Xue followed the old eunuch and the guards towards the waiting carriage, but at this time there seemed to be thunder in the sky.

"Rumble"

Daoren Xue and others subconsciously raised their heads. There was lightning hidden in the clouds. It looked like it would rain today.

——

Mr. Yu, whom Taoist Xue had longed for, was now gone, but there was an extra Yi Shuyuan in Yongjing City.

At this meeting, Yi Shuyuan had arrived outside a restaurant where business was booming. There were many customers sitting in the restaurant even early in the morning.

Yi Shuyuan sat down at a table in the corner of the restaurant hall and ordered many dishes by himself.

Of course, others mainly order breakfast, but Yi Shuyuan orders all the hard dishes.

When the food came, everyone and the mink ate happily.

The reason why I came here is because I heard that the owner of this restaurant used to be a chef from the palace kitchen.

The food eaten in Tianlao last time was indeed good. Yi Shuyuan and Hui Mian saw this and came to taste it.

"Rumble"

Thunder sounded, and not long after, there was the sound of rain outside.

The rain was not heavy but not light either, so many pedestrians outside hurriedly ran to the inn door to take shelter from the rain.

At this time, a person came to the door of the inn, making Yi Shuyuan and Hui Mian look sideways.

Unlike the other people who came to take shelter from the rain, this person looked unusual at first sight, and he walked directly into the restaurant, so the restaurant waiter immediately greeted him.

"Guest sir, who are you?"

"Don't bother to entertain me, I'll go over there!"

The boy looked in the direction shown by the person coming, and that was where Yi Shuyuan was.

"Uh, okay, say hello if you need anything!"

"Okay, thank you!"

The visitor said this and walked straight towards Yi Shuyuan's table. It was Ya Ci who had raindrops on his hair.

Arriving at the table, Yaci bowed and bowed.

"Ya Ci pays his respects to the Immortal Lord!"

Yi Shuyuan just looked at Yaci like this, without asking what was going on over there in Beihai, and then stretched out his hand to motion to the bench beside him.

"I don't dare to treat such a great gift from a real dragon. You'd better sit down!"

He said that he did not dare to take this gift seriously, but Yi Shuyuan really had no idea of ​​avoiding it.

Yaci sat down on the side, then opened his mouth and spit out a ray of light. It fell on the table and became a brocade box.

Although there were many diners around, they didn't seem to notice this change.

"The Immortal Lord gave me a dragon ball. Yaci had no repayment, so he gave this thing to Sir. He didn't ask for the kindness of the Immortal Lord Qing, just a little thought!"

Yi Shuyuan looked at Ya Ci, put down his chopsticks, and calmly followed his right hand to the brocade box with his eyes.

Hui Mian puffed up his cheeks and came closer to the brocade box, looking at Ya Ci and then at the brocade box.

"If you call me Immortal Lord, you'll be out of sight. You can call me sir. Oh, sir, please open it and take a look. It's a gift from the real dragon. What kind of treasure is inside?"

Ya Ci looked at Hui Mian and smiled without saying a word, while Yi Shuyuan gently opened the box.

When he saw clearly what was inside the box, Hui Mian swallowed all the food in Hui Mian's mouth, whether chewed or not.

Yi Shuyuan could even see from the corner of his eye that Hui Mian's neck suddenly swelled with the sound of "Gulu".

At this moment, Yi Shuyuan's calm face also showed a smile.

"That day when I had nothing to do, I was setting up a divination stall in front of Hualong Temple, and Yayou came to gamble with me."

Yi Shuyuan spoke for a moment, as if he was recalling, and then smiled.

"The bet is also related to you!"

Yaci showed some curiosity. Could it be that Yayou had seen the Immortal Lord before? But why was he so surprised that day?

"Since it's a bet, there's a stake. He said that if I win, I can take away the one hundred taels of gold he left. If I lose, hehe."

Yi Shuyuan smiled and pointed at his eyes.

"Just poke my eyes out and destroy my eyes!"

Yaci's eyes widened for a moment, his shock was obvious, and then he frowned again, as if he was even more confused.

Yayou, a dragon with a sanctimonious appearance, is sadistic and cruel, but in Yaci's opinion, he seems to be cruel, but in fact, he is somewhat strong on the outside but weak on the inside. Would he dare to say such a thing to the Immortal Lord?

I'm afraid there is something hidden, but since the Immortal Lord said so, the gambling thing should be true.

Yi Shuyuan also continued talking at this moment.

"But if you want me to have a pair of discerning eyes, it's really a joke to bet a mere hundred taels of gold. Plus this, hey, it's just right!"

Beyond the sight of mortals, there are bursts of obscure splendor in the brocade box.

There are two items in this brocade box. Strictly speaking, they should be a pair.

It looks like antlers like antlers or coral, and it looks extraordinary with its brilliant colors. It is a real dragon and a pair of feet and wood!