Volume 2: Female Corpse in Monk's Clothes Chapter 109: Didn’t it scare you?
"No!" Xu Zun waved his hand decisively, "This is too dangerous! Lu Xiaofeng's family of nine could be gone in an instant, this is no joke!"
"Brother Xu," Lu Mingyue suddenly shook Xu Zun's arm and acted like a spoiled child, "I didn't lie to you, my father really agreed! He wanted to send me more people, but I felt that if I brought too many people, it would alert the enemy."
"What are you talking about!" Xu Zun firmly objected, "Even if the Marquis agrees, I won't agree! Mingyue, I understand your feelings, don't worry, leave this matter to me, OK? Oh no, okay?"
"Hmm..." Lu Mingyue pouted and muttered unhappily, "I just came to tell you and ask about the autopsy.
"If I go directly, you won't know it, right?"
"You..." Xu Zun was actually amused by this weird logic.
"Brother Xu," Lu Mingyue continued to shake Xu Zun's arm, "Master Wei is highly skilled in martial arts, and I am not powerless either. Nothing will happen, don't worry!"
"Mingyue, listen to me," Xu Zun wanted to persuade her again, but he could tell something was wrong with just a few words. He immediately pulled Lu Mingyue aside and asked, "You mean, Taoist Wei also agrees?"
"Yes, yes," Lu Mingyue said hastily when she saw hope, "I told you a long time ago that my father had agreed, but you just didn't believe it.
"Otherwise, with Master Wei's temper, would he not object?"
"No way?" Xu Zun immediately raised his chin and asked Wei Beihui, "Master Wei, do you really agree?"
"Wulian Tianzun," Taoist Master Wei said seriously, "Monks do not tell lies. If it can help the young lady relieve her worries, why not go there?"
"How is it? How is it? Do you believe it?" Lu Mingyue said proudly, "Master Wei said that he is very familiar with these Taoist temples. With him coming forward, maybe we can really find some clues!"
I see…
Xu Zun fell into deep thought, and after a moment he said:
"Okay Mingyue, since you are so determined, I will go with you!"
"Hey?" Lu Mingyue was surprised. "Brother Xu, you are going too? Aren't you still investigating the monk's clothing case?"
"That's what I said," Xu Zun pressed Lu Mingyue's shoulder, "My sister has something to do, even if it's a big case, I have to put it aside and accompany her!
"If I let you take risks, I will feel uneasy!"
"Haha..." Lu Mingyue smiled happily, feeling warm in her heart, "That couldn't be better! Brother Xu is good at identifying people. Let's work together, maybe we can really find clues about Xiaofeng's family!"
"Zhao Yu, Huo Anu," Xu Zun turned and ordered, "Pack your things immediately, prepare the horses, and follow us!"
"Ah? This..." Zhao Yu was confused, "Sir, we finally found some clues in the case of the monk's robe, right..."
"Why are you talking so much nonsense?" Xu Zun glared, "If you don't want to go, then go and investigate the victim of the monk's clothing case ten years ago!"
"No, no, no," Zhao Yu waved his hands quickly, "You might have heard it wrong, I was asking you if we need to bring anything with us!?"
Phew…
Miss Lu couldn't help laughing out loud...
An hour later.
The sound of horse hooves.
The road leads to the sky.
Miss Lu's carriage had already driven out of the north gate of Shangyuan City and headed north.
From now on, there are plains all around, the road is flat and much less bumpy than before.
Looking outside, you can see willows on the river bank, flying birds and white snow. Although the place is empty and cold, it has a unique charm.
"Judging from the fact that Lu Xiaofeng and his family traveled lightly," Wei Beihui was analyzing the situation in the carriage, "they probably didn't make any plans to stay overnight in the suburbs. Even if they needed to stay overnight, it wouldn't be for too long, maybe one or two nights at most.
“I checked the map before and found that from Shangyuan City to the north to Wude City, there are six large Taoist temples located in towns and counties along the way.
"There are four that can be reached within one day! One is closest to Shangyuan City, and the other three are located in Xingchuan County."
"Master Wei," Xu Zun asked, "Do you know which of these four Taoist temples are newly built?"
"Well, I have thought about this question a long time ago," Wei Beihui nodded with satisfaction, "It's a pity that these four are all ancient temples, and I know the Taoist priests of these four Taoist temples."
"You know them all?" Xu Zun looked at Lu Mingyue and frowned. "So, doesn't that mean there's no problem?"
"We are just acquaintances, but not close friends, and I don't know their background either," Wei Beihui explained, "I think it's better to check it out.
"Now that the Xuan Dao is flourishing, I have indeed heard that some Taoists have taken the opportunity to collect money and commit crimes. It is not a bad idea to investigate."
"Master Wei," Lu Mingyue suddenly reminded, "there is still the most crucial point, you haven't told my brother Xu yet!"
“Oh…” Wei Beihui brushed away the dust, “As far as I know, among these four Taoist temples, only one of them has a Taoist priest riding a Jade Lion Horse!”
"Oh?" Xu Zun was surprised. "Which one?"
"Chongtian Temple," Wei Beihui said, "is located in Ligu Town, Xingchuan County. It is a century-old temple. Taoist priest Xu Tianyou was once an old friend of mine, but since Taoist priest Xu passed away, there has been no news of this temple!"
"Oh..." Xu Zun nodded, "So you already have a goal?"
"Chongtian Temple is the third Taoist temple along the way, about half a day's journey away," Wei Beihui said, "However, I think this temple can be the focus of investigation, but we'd better not let go of the first two!"
"Right, right, right," Lu Mingyue agreed, "We finally got out, so we can't miss any clues."
After that, the three of them discussed and checked the itinerary. After the discussion was completed, Lu Mingyue said to Wei Beihui impatiently:
"Master Wei, I want to ask Brother Xu some personal questions. Could you please condescend to me... um..."
Wei Beihui was obviously unhappy, but he still said "yes" in silence, then lifted the curtain, walked out of the carriage, and went outside to ride a horse.
There were only two people left in the car, so Lu Mingyue asked hurriedly, "How is it, how is it, Brother Xu? You weren't scared last night, were you?"
Xu Zun certainly understood what she meant, and immediately asked with a smile: "Is that old Taoist nun the legendary abbot of Qinglan Temple?"
"Haha," Lu Mingyue smiled brightly, "I knew you would guess it, yes, that is my grandmother, Madam Qinglan.
"Because of his contribution to the construction of the temple, the Queen Mother bestowed upon him the title of Taoist Priest Qinglan. This is where the name of Qinglan Temple came from."
"Master Qinglan?" Xu Zun asked hurriedly, "Why... does she know how to perform autopsies?"
"My grandmother's family has been medical officials for generations," Lu Mingyue explained. "It is said that her father was the imperial physician, and my grandmother has been studying medicine since she was young, so these autopsies are naturally a piece of cake for her!"
"Oh..." Xu Zun frowned, "If that's the case, why do you have to make it so mysterious? Why do you have to do it in the middle of the night..."
"Oh? Don't you know?" Lu Mingyue said, "My grandmother has been meditating since she founded Qinglan Temple. She rarely goes out and rarely appears in public!
“Every time I went to Qinglan Temple for class, it was difficult to see her.
"Do you know how much effort I put into getting her to do the autopsy for you?
"I made a big plate of barley and five-nut cake that my grandmother loves, and only then did she agree. Why don't you thank me properly?"
"Thank you, little sister," Xu Zun quickly cupped his fists, then pretended to be greedy, "I also want to try the 1.5-meter cake!"
"It's barley and five-kernel cake, hehe..." Lu Mingyue laughed cheerfully, and after a few seconds she remembered the business and asked hurriedly, "By the way, Brother Xu, you haven't told me yet, did you find anything after the autopsy?"
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