Chapter Seven Ambushes at night to lure the snitch
The moon gradually floats into the night sky, and stars flash one by one. High-speed update
The breeze sways, the branches sway, and the mottled shadows are like a row of troops, making the Shen Mansion look particularly solemn and makes people feel awe-inspiring.
The dinner party started soon, and in the hall, Zheng Yao, Yuan Haiyun, Chen Tianfu and Zhou Miao immediately sat down.
Four people gathered around an Eight Immortals table, and the table was filled with dishes. They counted carefully. There were at least thirty dishes. This scene made Yuan Haiyun take a breath. It was indeed a dinner party, and it seemed that eating at Han Ren Mansion was not so luxurious.
After a lot of food and drink, I didn't finish half of the dishes on the table, but Zhengyao and others were already full of food and food.
Chen Tianfu immediately asked someone to clean up the hall, then made tea, and walked to the living room with Zhengyao and others.
After everyone sat down, Zhou Miao finally spoke again at this time: "Master Shen, the 'Flying Fox' has threatened to steal the 'Jade Arhat' from the mansion. I wonder how this 'Flying Fox' knows that there is a 'Jade Arhat' in the mansion? And now the 'Jade Arhat' is there?"
Hearing this, Chen Tianfu, who was originally a little happy and forgot about his worries, immediately changed, showing a compassionate expression, and instantly disappeared from the momentum he had drunk before.
Of course, this "Flying Fox" is not an ordinary person. Perhaps it is nothing to a first-class constable like Zhengyao or Zhou Miao. At best, it is just a relatively powerful thief. But for some ordinary people, especially rich but timid businessmen like Chen Tianfu, it is a nightmare.
How to say it? There was once a rumor. It is said that the Flying Fox committed a crime and looted ten wealthy families overnight. He specifically stole the unparalleled and priceless treasures, such as the authentic calligraphy and paintings of Zhang Xu, the phoenix crown worn by Wu Zetian, and the imperial vase burned in Jingdezhen... Each of them is worth at least 100,000 taels of silver, which makes the merchants scream Liantian, and they are heartbroken.
The local government immediately issued a notice, ordering the first arrested Zhou Miao to pursue him. Unexpectedly, he chased him for three years, but he finally let him escape.
This is also the reason why Zhou Miao was so nervous about the "Flying Fox". If it weren't for this "Flying Fox", I believe that the first capture Zhou Miao would have been successful long ago. Maybe he could still be the commander of the Jinyiwei. Now that the "Flying Fox" appears again, his first capture Zhou Miao naturally wants to capture him personally.
"Oh, I'm so ashamed to say it!" Chen Tianfu sighed and said resentfully: "I don't know if I was lucky or what happened recently. What happened recently is really a headache. I bought this 'Jade Arhat' from a maritime merchant. I originally wanted to pray for my child, but I don't know who leaked the news that I got the 'Jade Arhat', which immediately attracted the covetousness of the 'Flying Fox'. Unfortunately, the blessing did not come to my mind, but my son had such a strange disease again! If I had known it, I wouldn't have bought this 'Jade Arhat'."
Chen Tianfu became more and more depressed as he spoke, as if he had regarded the holy object "Jade Arhat" as an ominous object. In fact, it is no wonder that he said that Guanyin Arhats protect people from peace, but after taking it back, his son still had a strange disease. This is indeed an irony.
"Mr. Shen doesn't have to be too compassionate. Now that my son's illness has been cured, he will be cured if he doesn't want to. Please relax your mind!" Yuan Haiyun said comfortingly.
Zhengyao also said: "Yes, my senior brother is not a false reputation, so Master Shen doesn't have to do this. Now the son's illness is under control. Master Shen can focus on the 'jade arhat'. Now there is the first arrester Zhou Miao and Zhou. I believe that the 'Flying Fox' will definitely fall into the French Open. Yes, Zhou."
After saying that, Zhengyao couldn't help but look at Zhou Miao with a smile, as if he was consulting Zhou Miao's opinions.
But Zhengyao was also comforting Chen Tianfu. If he only relied on Zhou Miao, it would probably be unsafe. After all, the "Flying Fox" had escaped once in Zhou Miao's hands.
Zhou Miao smiled and patted his chest and said, "Yes, with this constable, the 'Flying Fox' will definitely not escape from my palm. Besides, there is Dr. Li, who is skilled in martial arts, and we are even more wings. The 'Jade Arhat' will never fall into the hands of others. Mr. Shen can rest assured! But in order to make a decision, I think it's better to see where the 'Jade Arhat' is placed first, otherwise the 'Feith Fox' will come and we won't have time to deal with it."
Chen Tianfu said: "Well, then there will be two of Constable Zhou and Doctor Li! The 'Jade Arhat' is now in a safe place. In my humble opinion, we should set up defenses first! The 'Flying Fox' said that we will come here to steal treasures tonight."
After saying that, Chen Tianfu's divine se became solemn again.
Although he was a little complaining about the "jade arhat", he was bought with real money and silver. He spent a full 120,000 taels of silver to buy it. He was still a little reluctant to let it go if he was really stolen.
Originally, Chen Tianfu was in the silk business, and every penny was a piece of cloth and a strand of silk. It took so many silk cloths to exchange for a "jade arhat". If he really lost it, it would be strange if he didn't feel sorry for it.
"Well, I also think that the most important thing at the moment is to set up defense first. Just wait for the 'Flying Fox' to enter our net, and he will never escape if he has wings!" Zhengyao nodded immediately and said.
Although Zhengyao did not compete with the "Flying Fox", it was precisely because of this that he further inspired his inner battle. Once he met a master at that time, he would definitely fight with the other party, so he could also see what kind of strength he had achieved.
Zhou Miao wandered for a moment and said, "Yes, it should be arranged. I wonder how many guards there are in Mr. Shen's mansion, and how to arrange the defenses more appropriately? According to my thoughts, I think there should not be too many people in the place where the "Jade Arhat" is placed. Doctor Li and I, plus two or three guards, otherwise the "Flying Fox" dares not come here at that time, and then our defense will be in vain. What does Mr. Shen think?"
"This..." Chen Tianfu seemed a little embarrassed.
Although Zhou Miao was the first catcher, the "Flying Fox" had escaped from his hands. Chen Tianfu was not worried that it was fake. Even with the master Zhengyao, who can guarantee that the two of them could capture the "Flying Fox" by gathering the power of the two?
For Chen Tianfu, the purpose is not to catch the "Flying Fox", but to save the "Jade Arhat". Catching thieves and taking people is always a matter for the yamen constable.
Zhengyao knew what Chen Tianfu meant at a glance, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Mr. Shen, please rest assured. If there is Constable Zhou and his subordinates, I believe that the 'Flying Fox' will definitely be captured by us. Even if you don't believe it, you should believe in the court and Constable Zhou."
"Yes, this detective, if the 'Flying Fox' is successful, this detective is willing to compensate for all losses! This 'Flying Fox' has an irreconcilable grudge with me. If I don't bring it to justice, I am really ashamed of the first arrester! How can Mr. Shen take us to the place where the 'Jade Arhat' is placed for defense?"
Zhou Miao said with a firm look on his face, and he actually used the name of "the first arrester" as a guarantee and was willing to compensate for all losses. It seems that Zhou Miao really hates this "Flying Fox". You know, for these arresters, the most important thing is their reputation. Once they have no reputation, they are just constables, which is really not worth mentioning.
Seeing Zhou Miao say this, Zhengyao subconsciously pouted, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "Master Shen, just do what Constable Zhou said. I believe that soon, the 'Flying Fox' will take action."
"Then... that's OK! Come with me!" As he said that, Chen Tianfu got up and walked out the door.
Zhou Miao immediately stood up and followed him immediately. Although Yuan Haiyun was not interested in this mysterious "jade arhat", he had never expressed any opinions on it. However, seeing that Zhengyao was trying to see him, he also half-superily followed Zhengyao and walked out of the living room door.
Admiring the boundless silver and white moon, smelling the fragrance of daffodils in February, I followed the quiet bluestone path, turned left and right, and within less than a stick of incense, I came to a big house.
When I got closer, I saw that the word "官网" was written on it. Zhengyao immediately understood that this was the place where the spiritual seats of ancestors were worshipped and incense burned during festivals.
"The 'Jade Arhat' is placed here, so it should be like this." Zhengyao said to himself.
After all, this "jade arhat" is also used for worship and prayer, so it should be placed here naturally, and there is no objection. However, when Zhou Miao saw the word "天官网" written on the door plaque, he was shocked and suspicious, but after the surprise, he returned to normal.
"'Jade Arhat' is inside?" Zhou Miao seemed to be unbelievable and asked tentatively.
It seems that for Zhou Miao, the "jade arhat" should not be placed in this kind of place. It seems a bit inappropriate to put the "jade arhat" in the main hall and put it together with those spiritual cards and portraits.
Chen Tianfu smiled slightly and said, "Yes, it's inside. What? Constable Zhou was very surprised? Of course, it's not surprising that Constable Zhou was surprised. I believe that Constable Zhou didn't know what the 'Jade Arhat' is. It's okay, you will know it after you go in."
"No, no, I... I just feel a little curious, but if you figure it out, it shouldn't be a big deal. Then... then let's go in?" Zhou Miao laughed dryly and immediately said awkwardly.
Zhengyao shook his head and smiled: "Constable Zhou is the only one who is the world's responsibility, and it is really rare. It's not surprising that he doesn't know much about the customs of ordinary people. Don't be embarrassed and nervous!"
As he said that, Zhengyao did not forget to pat Zhou Miao on the shoulder.
"Okay, what you said here will never end. Later, the 'Flying Fox' will enter from the roof and steal the 'Jade Arhat' and still don't know!" Seeing the three of them talking excitedly, Yuan Haiyun couldn't help but splash cold water.
"Haha, please, those three!"
Chen Tianfu also said with a smile that what Yuan Haiyun said was indeed the truth.
"please!"
After saying that, Chen Tianfu pushed open the door and the four of them entered the main hall together. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!