Volume 2: Female Corpse in Monk's Clothes Chapter 132: A Family (Part 2)
After eating mutton hotpot, Xu Zun asked Liu Dong, Ani and others to go upstairs to rest, leaving only Zhao Yu and Huo Anu, his two right-hand men, to accompany him to drink and chat.
After spending many days together, the relationship between the three people has undergone subtle changes and is no longer as strange and alienated as before.
Therefore, they spoke more casually to each other, especially after drinking.
"The case of the female corpse in monk's clothing has been officially closed today," Xu Zun said to the two, "Inspector Li meant that we should leave Shangyuan City as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble.
"Starting tomorrow, we will prepare to go to Wude City, and Shen Xinglian will send garrison troops to escort us along the way."
"We've already heard about this," Zhao Yu grabbed a handful of peanuts, "After these cases are reported to the court, Lord Xu will definitely be rewarded!
"It only took you a few months to go from a county lieutenant to a state judge .
"You have solved so many major cases since you took office. If you continue at this pace, I guess you will be able to work in the Ministry of Justice soon, right?
"No, let alone the Ministry of Justice, there is no problem with the Dali Temple! Hahaha..."
"Oh, why do I smell something fishy?" Huo Anu said, fanning her tall and delicate nose, "Is this the legendary smell of flattery?"
"Flatter is smelly, okay? I really don't understand the taste of you people from the Western Regions..." Zhao Yu stuffed a handful of peanuts into his mouth and chewed them vigorously, making a crunching sound.
"These few days, the plan remains the same," Xu Zun instructed, "I have arranged for people to go to Haimier County in Yuanzhou to investigate her background, but it may take a long time for the information to come back.
"So, you have to keep a close eye on her every move."
"Yes!" The two agreed, and Zhao Yu said, "My Lord and I feel the same way. Although this little girl is very young, our predecessors have taught us that the more beautiful a woman is, the more careful we should be."
"Since ancient times, beautiful women have always had a tragic fate," Xu Zun said pertinently, "Of course I hope she is fine. If that's the case, then this girl is worth cherishing. She has suffered too much..."
"By the way, sir," Zhao Yu thought of something and asked in a low voice, "Although Lu Xiaofeng has been found, it seems that Chongtian Temple has nothing to do with the disappearance of the other 16 girls, right?
"Should we still investigate this case?"
Zhao Yu's words instantly made the atmosphere tense.
Huo Anu immediately looked around vigilantly, and when he found nothing wrong, he waved his hand to signal.
"I'm afraid... we can't investigate even if we want to!" Xu Zun shook his head helplessly, "The most urgent thing is to return to Wude City and investigate the matter of Chongtian Temple. If Luo Yu is not found, the case will not be solved. I'm afraid... the probability of us returning to Shangyuan City is not high!"
"Anuqie," Huo Anu cursed first, then lowered his voice and said, "I feel that the disappearance of these girls is like a pit, and the people in the county government are obviously playing deaf and dumb and don't want to mention it.
"Master Xu, how about you report this to the governor?"
"Miss Huo," Zhao Yu frowned and said, "You still don't understand, at this critical moment, the person who is most reluctant to mention the missing girl is our governor?
"Good fellow, if another major case happens in Shangyuan City, will he still be able to serve as the governor?"
" Oh..." Huo Anu finally understood.
"However, there is another witness in this case, that is Lu Xiaofeng," Xu Zun said, "I will go to the Marquis' Mansion again tomorrow to see if her condition can get better!"
After discussing this, the three continued to drink.
Xu Zun didn't know what he was thinking about, and suddenly asked Huo Anu if he could learn some martial arts from him.
After several adventures, Xu Zun realized that although he was a good fighter in his previous life, he was in a legal society after all, so that kind of fighting could only be considered a brawl.
But now in this ancient world of swords and sabers, martial arts have become killing skills. If the opponent wants to take your life, the previous techniques are no longer practical.
Therefore, Xu Zun wanted to learn real martial arts, and also hoped to become a martial arts master like those halo protagonists who could beat anyone he wanted!
"Well..." However, Huo Anu's frank words immediately poured cold water on him, "I can only teach you some basics. Your qualifications are too mediocre!"
I'm going to...
Only then did Xu Zun realize that in the duel between him and Huo Anu in front of Zhaoye Temple, it was clear that Huo Anu was giving in to him.
If Huo Anu had used his true strength, then he would definitely not be his opponent.
"Yes," Zhao Yu agreed, "Master Xu, if you want to strengthen your body, there's nothing wrong with practicing! But if you want to become famous, that's a little unrealistic..."
Seeing that both of them had no hope in him, Xu Zun had to give up the idea temporarily.
However, he is good at adapting. Since the purpose of practicing martial arts is to protect oneself, why not think more about self-defense in the future?
Through the battle at Chongtian Temple, he has come to understand that in the world he lives in, there is no such exaggerated situation as one against a hundred.
If there had not been a strong reinforcement from behind to rescue him, even if Wei Beihui's martial arts were extraordinary, he would have died without a doubt.
So, if you hire ten or twenty masters like Huo Anu in the future, will you still be worried about having no place to slap your face and show off?
After three rounds of drinks, the three of them finally had a great chat and went back to their rooms to rest.
Xu Zun was also feeling a little dizzy, and he staggered back to his room, wanting to have a good sleep.
But what he didn't expect was that Timur Ani was actually waiting for him in his room and had prepared water for him to wash his feet.
this……
"My lord, let me serve you!"
Ani brought the foot basin to the bed, took off Xu Zun's shoes and socks, and actually started washing her own feet.
Xu Zun was naturally very uncomfortable with this, but as the alcohol took effect, he was dizzy and did not refuse.
After washing his feet, Ani helped Xu Zun change his clothes and then covered him with a blanket.
Xu Zun originally thought that this special service would end here, but unexpectedly, that Annie actually started to take off her clothes by herself.
Because she was wearing a long skirt, she was moving very fast.
"well!?"
Before Xu Zun could react, Ani had already crawled into the bed.
this……
"My Lord," Ani said lovingly, "It's cold, I'll help you warm the bed."
"Don't..." Xu Zun quickly moved to the back of the bed and looked at Annie in surprise, "No need, didn't I book a room for you?"
"Sir," Ani said seriously, "you just said that from now on we are a family! You... you don't dislike me, do you?"
As she spoke, Ani's eyes were filled with tears, looking extremely pitiful.
"Ani, you may have misunderstood," Xu Zun advised, "Of course I don't dislike you, but... even if we are family, you don't have to be so polite, right!?"
Looking at such a beauty, Xu Zun felt hot all over. Why would he even need to warm the bed?
This woman seemed to have an innate ability to captivate and fascinate people, and could destroy any strong will in the world in an instant!
Xu Zun was originally a mortal, and as soon as their eyes met, he already had the idea of compromise.
He didn't want to struggle, he just remembered telling Zhao Yu and Huo Anu to keep a close eye on Ani!
Does that mean that those two people are watching my performance at this moment?
However, those two drank a lot today, maybe...
Just as Xu Zun was struggling with his thoughts, he and Ani discovered at the same time that a woman in black had appeared beside the bed without them noticing!
The woman in black sat quietly at the head of the bed, her back straight, like a ghost.
"ah!"
Ani screamed, but Xu Zun did not follow suit, because he had already seen clearly that the woman in black was the poor mother who came here every night to let him "see a doctor"...
