Daily life in Kaifeng dormitory

Chapter 154 It's Him 6

Upon hearing this, Shen Wei said, "Old Peng, when did you meet Master Yang?"

"Just last night." Mr. Peng recalled, and said: "Last night, after I had dinner, I planned to take a walk in the yard. But nephew Yang Xian came, and we talked for a while in the yard. , because the wind was too strong, so I went into the house and chatted until it was almost the time of Haishi, and then he left, and my servant waited on me to get ready to sleep."

In this way, it seems that Master Yang went to Mr. Peng's place yesterday, and when he came back, he met the guards on patrol. After entering the yard, he was probably killed shortly after.

Master Peng said again: "Nephew Yang Xian was fine when he left, who would have thought that... after a night of hard work, he would..."

Master Peng was always accompanied by a servant around the time of Hai, and he was always in the room, and the servant who watched the night was also waiting in the room. Master Peng had sufficient alibi.

Around Haishi, the Peng family may not have all rested yet, but the guests have basically returned to their rooms to rest. After all, this is the Peng family, so it is not convenient for them to walk back and forth at night, so they all went back to their rooms.

Only two visitors were not in the room. It is said that they went to the Chu Pavilion in the brothel and have not come back until now. They went together. The Peng family has sent people to look for them.

The death of Mr. Yang was so sudden that everyone who came to celebrate the birthday was a little shocked, but the birthday banquet hadn't started yet, and someone died, so they couldn't leave no matter what, so they had to stay here.

Guard Shen was in charge of investigating the case, and asked people to question all the people in Peng's house.

Many prominent people who came here seemed to be somewhat resistant to being interrogated, so the investigation of the case did not go very smoothly.

Ni Yexin looked at the room of the deceased again, and then walked out of the room.

Shen Huwei said with a troubled expression, "This matter is really tricky."

After hearing this, Ni Yexin said, "You should go to Mr. Guan Peng first to ask for a list of birthday guests, so that you can interrogate them one by one, so as not to lose one."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wei said, "That's right, why did I forget?"

Ni Yexin took advantage of the situation and said, "I think you don't have enough manpower, why don't I help you get it."

Shen Huwei did not doubt that he was there, and immediately said: "Master Ni, you have really helped me a lot."

Ni Yexin smiled and said, "It's okay."

After he finished speaking, he quickly left with Murong Changqing, and went to Master Peng's residence. Ni Yexin found a fair reason to talk to Master Peng.

In order not to reveal his identity, Gu Jiu didn't go with him, and Zhao Mu didn't go either.

When Ni Yexin and Murong Changqing reached the gate of Mr. Peng's courtyard, a servant stopped them and said, "Master was frightened, he just rested now."

Ni Yexin said: "I'm really sorry, we are here to investigate the case. I think Mr. Peng also hopes to investigate everything clearly before the birthday banquet, and hope to report."

The servant was a little embarrassed, but he hurried to go.

This is the boundary of the imperial city, there are no ordinary people, so the servants of the Peng family are extra careful, for fear of offending some powerful person by accident, he dare not make his own claims, so he hurriedly went inside to report to Master Peng.

Soon, the servant came out and invited Ni Yexin and Murong Changqing to go in.

The two walked in generously, and saw Mr. Peng sitting on a chair in the living room. His expression was still a bit unwell. It took a long time to see them coming, and he quickly stood up and said, "So it's Mr. Ni from the Kaifeng Mansion." coming."

Ni Yexin said: "Master Peng, Guard Shen asked me for a guest list."

"It's easy to handle." Master Peng said bluntly, "I'll ask someone to sort out a copy and send it to you."

Ni Yexin nodded and said, "Then thank you, Mr. Peng."

Master Peng saw that Ni Yexin had finished speaking, but he had no intention of leaving. Instead, he sat down and said, "Is there anything else you need to do, Master Ni? If there is nothing else, the old man wants to rest."

Ni Yexin said: "Of course there are some things, but I don't know how to speak."

When Master Peng heard this, his expression changed.

Ni Yexin said: "It's like this. I went out on business before and found several unusual cases. These cases all have one thing in common. They all have such a strange thing as a snake pattern totem. I don't know if Master Peng knows about it. "

Master Peng's eyes narrowed, and he was frightened at first glance. He trembled while sitting, and said, "What kind of snake pattern totem is unheard of."

Ni Yexin said: "Really? But Mr. Peng's appearance is completely unheard of. Besides... We heard from someone that Mr. Peng has a close relationship with the snake pattern totem."

"What?!" Master Peng widened his eyes and said, "Who told you? Could it be... Could it be him? Who told you?"

When Murong Changqing and Ni Yexin heard this, they looked at each other.

Ni Yexin said: "Master Peng, this matter is extraordinary, I think you must know the pros and cons of it."

Master Peng stretched out his hand and grabbed the armrest of the chair, saying, "Don't ask me! It's useless to ask me! I have nothing to do with them many years ago! I don't know anything."

Ni Yexin said: "Oh? So, Master Peng has indeed been in contact with the Snake Totem organization before? We want to hear what Master Peng has to say about the Snake Totem."

Master Peng said, "I can't say it! Don't force me..."

Murong Changqing seemed impatient, and couldn't help making a "crack" sound with his fists.

Ni Yexin stretched out her hand to stop him, letting Murong Chang feel at ease.

Mr. Peng was sitting on the chair, his whole body was in a state of agitation, breathing very fast, as if he was suffering from tuberculosis, and there was a phlegm-filled wheezing sound in his throat.

Master Peng suddenly stood up and said, "No, no, they are going to kill me... They will definitely kill me. Even if I don't say anything, they will still kill me."

Ni Yexin was also a little surprised by Mr. Peng's sudden change.

Old Peng's face changed several colors, then he stared at Ni Yexin suddenly and said, "Master Ni, you want to know about the snake pattern totem..."

Ni Yexin didn't speak, just looked at him.

Mr. Peng continued: "I can tell you what I know, but...but I can't say it now. You have to protect my safety and ensure that I am not killed. When I am safe, I will tell you What you want to know."

Ni Yexin raised her eyebrows and said, "Master Peng, why do you seem to know that someone is going to kill you?"

Master Peng became emotional again, and said, "Of course I know, of course I know, because... because Nephew Yang Xian is dead!"

Nephew Yang Xian, isn't that the old master Yang whose body was found in the morning?

Ni Yexin said: "Is he also related to the snake pattern totem?"

Master Peng nodded slowly, and said, "Yes, it was his father who came to me suddenly and set up a bridge for me. I'm sure he knew something, but I didn't expect him to die suddenly!"

When Master Peng said this, he was a little excited and scared, and his hands were tightly clasped together.

Murong Chang said coldly, "Protecting your safety is only a trivial matter, but how long will we protect you?"

"Three days!" Master Peng immediately said: "Three days is enough, once my birthday banquet is over, all the guests in the house will be sent away, and I will be safe by then."

Ni Ye frowned, and said, "Master Peng means...the person who killed Master Yang was among the guests of the Peng family?"

Master Peng said: "I don't know, but...but I think that's it."

Master Peng's words were really unbelievable, sometimes he said he didn't know and then he was very sure, which made Ni Ye feel confused.

Finally, Mr. Peng tremblingly took out something from his sleeve. It was a piece of crumpled rice paper. On the rice paper was only a snake-like totem logo. Although the rice paper was crumpled, the ink looked fresh. , not so long ago.

Ni Yexin said, "This is?"

Mr. Peng said: "This is something that someone secretly threw into my yard. Just yesterday afternoon, someone threw this piece of paper with a snake pattern on it into my yard."

Master Peng said that he was terrified when he saw the snake pattern totem, and he has not seen it again for many years.Back then, nephew Yang Xian's father came to him, saying that he had something great to tell him, but Master Peng found out that it was a matter of rebellion, so Master Peng quickly refused.

Unexpectedly, many years later, the snake pattern logo suddenly appeared again.

Mr. Peng said: "Originally my [-]th birthday, the eldest son wanted to hold a birthday banquet for me, so he invited so many people over, but unexpectedly, such a mess happened. My yard is next to the back garden. In the afternoon, many guests were walking in the back garden. The sun was fine yesterday, and there were many people at that time. Someone secretly threw this ball of paper along the wall into my yard. Who threw it in. But I can guarantee that only the guests or servants of the Peng family have this opportunity, and it cannot be done by outsiders."

Master Peng himself was only surprised when he saw it, and he was a little frightened, but he didn't think that the snake pattern totem was a reminder until this morning when he found out that Nephew Yang Xian was dead.

Master Peng said fearfully: "Nephew Yang must have been killed because he knew about the snake pattern totem! They might kill me next, they will kill me."

Master Peng was so frightened that the crumpled rice paper fell to the ground.

Mr. Peng suspects that the person to be killed is among the guests, so he wants Ni Yexin to protect him. The birthday banquet cannot be canceled now, so he has to send all the guests away after the birthday banquet is over in three days, and no one will be able to kill him by then .

Ni Yexin glanced at Murong Changqing, and said, "Yes, try not to leave the yard, we will protect you. After three days, tell us what you know."

When Master Peng heard Ni Yexin's words, he seemed to show some hopeful expressions.

Ni Yexin and Murong Changqing stood up and went out of the room to talk in a place where no one was around.

Murong Chang frowned affectionately and said, "Is everything he said the truth?"

Ni Yexin said: "I don't know, but things may not be that simple. But if that Master Yang is also related to the snake pattern totem, I really want to find out who killed Master Yang."

Murong Changqing is just dissatisfied with the matter of protecting Master Peng for three days. Master Murong has never been a bodyguard for anyone. This is the first time. If Ni Yexin hadn't agreed, no one would be able to invite him.

Ni Yexin saw what he was thinking and said, "It's only three days, and it will pass in the blink of an eye. Besides, we can ask Shen Huwei or Chi Long and Zhao Yin to help. One day per person is enough."

Murong Chang looked at him helplessly.

Master Peng quickly asked someone to bring the list of guests, and made several copies. Ni Yexin kept one for himself, and gave the rest to Guard Shen.

Guard Shen was leading people to interrogate the members of the Peng family, and took the list to check one by one.

Ni Yexin talked to Shen Huwei, saying that Mr. Peng probably received something like a threatening letter in advance, but he didn't take it seriously. They now need to transfer some people to ensure Mr. Peng's safety.

When Shen Huwei heard this, how dare he not take it to heart, especially the son of Master Peng is still the Minister of the Ministry of War, he is a person who cannot be trifled with.

Ni Yexin said: "There is nothing else, is there anything strange on your side?"

Shen Huwei scratched his head and said: "One thing is quite strange. Just now someone said that yesterday afternoon when he was walking in the garden, he met Mr. Yang and chatted with Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang mentioned that Mr. Peng originally invited him to join him Go to the temple outside the city to worship Buddha."

"To worship Buddha in a temple today?" Ni Yexin said.

Shen Huwei nodded and said, "Yes, but the boy from the Peng family was by his side just now, and he said that this is impossible."

"What's going on?" Ni Yexin asked.

He was asking, when suddenly a person came out from the side.The man came over and said: "My father is not in good health recently, especially his legs and feet are inconvenient. He hasn't been out of the house recently. At most, he walks in the yard. It is impossible to invite anyone to worship Buddha in a temple so far away."

When Ni Yexin heard the voice, she turned her head to look, and it turned out that it was Mr. Peng, the servant of the Ministry of War.

Mr. Peng is also considered young and promising, although he is almost forty years old, but he doesn't look old, especially among a group of veterans, he is young, especially he is a good-looking person with extraordinary conversation, which is really eye-catching.

Mr. Peng has already changed into his regular clothes, walked over and said, "Besides, my father doesn't believe in Buddhism."

Ni Yexin was stunned when he heard this, it turned out that Master Peng did not believe in Buddhism, but Master Peng believed in Taoism, how could he go to the suburbs to worship Buddha.

Shen Huwei was also confused when he heard it, and said: "This? But that person just now didn't seem to be lying. At that time, three people heard what Master Yang said. It was indeed Master Peng who asked him to go out to worship Buddha together tomorrow. "

Mr. Peng said: "Don't be in a hurry, I'm sending someone to find my father to ask the truth."

Ni Yexin nodded, Master Peng immediately asked the young man to ask Master Peng.

As soon as the servant left, Master Peng set his eyes on Ni Yexin and said, "Master Ni, I haven't seen you for a few days. I heard that you are out of Kaifeng on business."

As soon as Ni Yexin heard Mr. Peng talking to her, she felt a little headache. The tone seemed familiar, like chatter.

Ni Yexin quickly smiled and said, "Yes, I have been there for several months, and I only came back two days ago, and it is already freezing cold."

Mr. Peng looked gentle and elegant, and he also smiled and said, "Indeed, the weather has been cold these days, Mr. Ni should put on more clothes."

As soon as Mr. Peng finished speaking, there was a moment of embarrassing silence.It's not that Ni Yexin can't find anything to say, but that Murong Changqing's face is not good, he really dare not answer Mr. Peng's words anymore.

Mr. Peng noticed Murong Changqing beside Ni Yexin, and said, "Is this also from Kaifeng Mansion?"

When Murong Changqing heard this, he immediately sneered.

Ni Yexin hurriedly said: "No, of course not. He is my friend. We originally came to celebrate the birthday with Mr. Jing Wang. We wanted to join in the fun, but unexpectedly, something happened."

Mr. Peng said: "So that's the case. That's because I didn't entertain well enough. I don't know if Mr. Ni has had breakfast. If you don't dislike it..."

Before Master Peng finished speaking, Murong Changqing suddenly sneered again, then turned around and left, leaving them with a very chic back.

Ni Yexin almost stared out her eyes, and hurriedly said: "Thank you, Mr. Peng, for your kindness. I suddenly realized that there is an important thing I haven't done yet. I'm leaving first, and I'll come to visit another day."

Master Peng nodded, without any embarrassment or displeasure, and said, "Master Ni, you are welcome."

Ni Yexin hurriedly chased Murong Changqing away, and ran out of the gate of Peng's house in one breath, but she couldn't see Murong Changqing at all, she was so anxious to death.

Just when Ni Yexin was considering whether to turn left or right to find someone, he was suddenly grabbed by the collar of the back of his neck, and then yanked away.

Ni Yexin was taken aback, and was dragged into a deep alley, where she was pushed against a wall.

"Hero Murong, you're scaring me to death." Ni Yexin saw the handsome face in front of him clearly, and couldn't help but said, "Hero, you left just now, didn't you think you were too...too chic?"

Murong Changqing's expression was unkind, and he supported Ni Yexin's ears with both hands, fixed Ni Yexin in a small range, and said, "Who is that person?"

Ni Yexin said: "Are you talking about Mr. Peng? Minister of the Ministry of War! Don't think it's only the fourth rank, but it's amazing. It's like the deputy minister of defense."

Murong Changqing sneered, and said, "Minister of the Ministry of War? His neck is not as strong as others'. I don't know if you can't help but let me twist it."

Ni Yexin: "..."

Ni Yexin quickly hugged Murong Changqing's waist, and said, "Hero, never mind, look at Mr. Peng's thin neck, you can't help twisting it just by looking at it, it will definitely break."

After hearing what he said, Murong Changqing sneered again and said, "Then you said just now that we are friends?"

Ni Yexin: "..."

Ni Yexin finally knew that Murong Changqing was jealous.

Heroes are always so capricious when they get jealous...

Ni Yexin said: "It's not enough that you are my boyfriend."

"Boyfriend?" Murong Changqing couldn't understand.

Ni Yexin said: "Couldn't it be a girlfriend?"

Although Murong Changqing didn't understand, but he knew it was not a good thing when he heard it, so he stared at him with an unkind expression.

Ni Ye was heartbroken, and asked in a low voice, "Then how should I explain it to others?"

Murong Chang raised his eyebrows affectionately, and suddenly his arms were slightly bent, and Ni Ye's heart tightened even more, and he said, "If you can't explain clearly with your mouth, why not..."

When Murong Changqing said this, the distance between the two of them was already very close. Ni Yexin only felt that the slow motion of Murong Hero was really that Su Susu had no friends, which made his heart beat too fast.

The next moment, Murong Changqing's lips finally stuck to Ni Yexin's lips, causing Ni Yexin to tremble uncontrollably.