In a small alley not far from the Censorate Office, there is a three-story inn. The inn is very small but its name is very impressive, called Vienghua Inn.

It was mid-spring in April, and the weather was getting warmer. The windows of the inn were also opened one after another, allowing the warmth to penetrate the hall. However, the upper room on the southmost side of the third floor was closed, making it slightly different.

In the room, Li Zhenzheng and Di Yan discussed the matter of Yang Pei. He came from Fangzhou yesterday. The captain Lu Jin gave them exact information. The prefect Yang Pei was taken to Chengdu by Lai Junchen. Li Zhen was also quite worried. Lai Junchen had been in Chengdu for three days. Will Yang Pei be unable to withstand the heavy punishment?

But Li Zhen has no news about Yang Pei now. They have no connections in Chengdu, and everything is starting over.

At this time, Li Zhen was taking out a map of the Censorate and checking carefully. This was a map bought by Di Yan from the black market. There were a large number of prisoners in the Censorate prison, mostly merchants selling private salt. Many news about the Censorate appeared on the black market.

"So I told you not to worry, I know the Chengdu black market. As long as you are willing to pay for it, you can buy anything." Di Yan said proudly.

Li Zhen was really satisfied with this map, and the description was very clear, including the seats on the post, etc. It was obvious that this was a description by an insider. He smiled and asked again: "If I want to find a prison official to inquire about the news, can I do it?"

"Of course, there are special brokers over there, with a lot of news and a wide range of ways. As long as you are willing to pay, he will help people find the most suitable person."

Li Zhen nodded, "I'll go with you."

He took out a mask, which was the one he got from Master Di Yan last year. Although it was useless for a long time, Li Zhen kept it with him. Di Yan smiled and took the mask carefully on his face. Li Zhen turned into a sickly playboy again.

The Chengdu black market is located in Nanshi. The so-called black market is just because some trading items are banned by the government, such as military crossbows, horizontal swords and other weapons, as well as government maps, etc.

In fact, there are many legal businesses here, among which the real estate industry is the most prosperous. People who want to buy and sell houses come here to provide information, and the brokers are connected to attract commissions. Of course, many people with connections will also appear here to provide information to those who need help.

Li Zhen followed Di Yan to the back garden of a land temple. It covers a wide area and has vegetables. Around a pond, many people sit on mats and chat and laugh, which is quite lively. Di Yan whispered to Li Zhen: "These people are brokers, most of them are buying and selling houses, but the quality is uneven, so you should be careful."

"How did you know this?" Li Zhen asked a little strangely.

"I came with my master last year. Master bought a house here and saw a lot of experience at that time."

Li Zhen nodded silently. He knew that Di Yan liked to run around and was more knowledgeable than him, so he didn't speak. He followed Di Yan to a big willow tree. There was also a mat under the willow tree. There was a small table on the mat. A middle-aged man was sitting on the mat fishing, and there were a few colors of refreshments on the table next to him."

"Uncle, I'm here again."

Di Yan sat down opposite him with a smile. The middle-aged man recognized Di Yan and immediately laughed, "Miss the morning map is well used."

"It's not useful yet, we have something else to look for the uncle."

The middle-aged man looked back at Li Zhen. Although Li Zhen was a playboy with excessive wine and color, he was wearing a brocade robe and burly figure. Especially when he was condescending, he gave the middle-aged man a strong sense of depression. The middle-aged man nodded to Li Zhen, "Please sit down, this young man, too."

Di Yan quickly pulled Li Zhen down. The middle-aged man also put away the fishing rod and said to Li Zhen with a smile: "I'm the king of the lower class. I'm still a little trick in Chengdu. If the young master has something to do, I will do my best if I can do it. If I can't do it, I won't take any money. At the same time, I will keep my mouth shut. In addition, I will introduce people with a way to the young master. In short, please rest assured."

Li Zhen smiled and said without saying anything. Di Yan hurriedly: "Of course we know that Uncle Wang makes a living by relying on credibility, and finding an uncle means trusting you."

The middle-aged man had already seen that Li Zhen was the one who was in charge, but the girl spoke. He gently stroked his long beard and smiled at Di Yan, "What kind of help do the girl want me to help?"

Di Yan smiled and said, "Thank you for Uncle Wang's map in the morning, but we still want to know the situation of our family in prison. I will just say we want to find a prison officer who is a little in charge."

"It's this matter"

The middle-aged man pondered for a moment and said, "I know a prison chief in the prison of the Censorate. This person is a enthusiastic person, but he is relatively timid. There should be no problem in finding out the news. If you want to get the person out, I'm afraid-"

"Just want to know the news."

"That's good. The price here is fair, three guan, but I don't know the price there. You have to negotiate it yourself, or you don't come forward. Pay me twenty guan, and I will ask for all the news. You can choose between two ways."

Di Yan glanced at Li Zhen, and Li Zhen finally said, "Money is not a problem. As long as the news is accurate, don't say 20 guan, I can also give 50 guan. But my money is not easy to make. I dare to fool me, but I have life worries. Do you understand?"

After saying that, Li Zhen took out a ingot of gold and put it on the table. The middle-aged man's face suddenly became complicated. The gold was 100 taels, worth at least 100 coins. However, he was also a person who had experienced things. He felt that the money was probably not easy to make. He felt that it was a little conflicted. Finally, he could not withstand the temptation of gold and nodded in agreement.

"I wonder what news the young master wants me to ask for?"

Li Zhen looked at Di Yan, and Di Yan immediately whispered: "We know that an official was taken to the Censorate Prison three days ago-"

"Why don't you let him know where we live?"

On the way back to the inn, Di Yan asked with a smile: "Are you afraid that he will betray us?"

"After all, our opponent is Lai Junchen. That guy is very powerful. He will guard against someone coming to rob the prison. If this king is seen through, Lai Junchen will use him to arrest us. We don't have to fall in Chengdu for a prefect who has no interest."

"Since there is no profit, what should we take this risk?" Di Yan glanced at him with a smile.

Li Zhen smiled and said, "Actually, I am making favors. I can't bet on Shangguan Wan'er, right?"

"This is right"

Di Yan suddenly felt refreshed, "My father also said that in the future, either King Luling or King Prime Minister, it is not the turn of the Wu family. You should really consider your future..."

Speaking of this, Di Yan couldn't help but give him a blank look, "Don't deal with women all day long."

Li Zhen shut his mouth in time and did not want to deepen the topic.

The two did not return to the inn, but went directly to a tavern diagonally opposite the Censorate's Office. The two went up the second floor and found a seat by the window to sit down. From their seat, you could see the gate of the office.

The bartender said to them with a smile on his face: "What wine and food should the two guests order?"

"What's the signature dish?" Di Yan asked with a smile.

"The most famous dish in the restaurant is Jinguan grilled fish. The carp from Minjiang River is tender and roasted to a crispy and fragrant. It is one of the best in Chengdu. In addition, the white-cut goat meat is also good. The ingredients are authentic Qiang sheep and Meizhou jade chip meat. The restaurant is very authentic."

"All of them come, and a few seasonal vegetables, vegetables, melons, and fruits. What other wine is there? Is there any wine?"

"The Jinshihong from our store was transported from the capital. It is really a good wine, and everyone in the palace drinks this kind of wine."

Li Zhen felt a little strange. Could it be that the eldest sister's business is so hot that she actually sold it to Chengdu? At this time, Di Yan ordered the wine and food and gave the bartender a few dozen cents of rewards. The bartender went happily. Di Yan lowered her voice and smiled at Li Zhen, "Do you want us to make a bet?"

"What are you betting on?"

"I bet on this wine is fake. If you impersonate Jinshihong, whoever loses will treat you?"

Li Zhen was a little amused and cried. He paid for the money by himself. What's the point, but Li Zhen didn't want to discourage her, so he smiled and said, "Okay, I bet on this wine is real."

Di Yan smiled proudly and bent her eyes, "You must lose."

The bartender brought a bottle of wine and two pairs of cups. When he saw the bottle, Li Zhen knew that he had lost. The bottle was actually a small earthen jar. When did the eldest sister use the earthen jar to hold the wine?

"Two guests will have a drink first, and the dishes will come soon"

Di Yan rushed to pour a glass of wine for Li Zhen and said with a smile: "You can take a sip first, see if you lose or I win?"

Li Zhen picked up the wine glass and took a sip, his brows immediately frowned, sour and astringent. How could this be the Jinshi Red?

"Okay, I lost."

In order to make her happy, Li Zhen raised his hand to admit defeat. He pretended to be puzzled and asked, "How do you know it is fake? That's so sure?"

"That's so stupid"

Di Yan curled her lips disdainfully, "I don't have any eyesight. This wine is only 200 yuan per bottle, which is more than half cheaper than Luoyang. Of course it is fake. I will know it as soon as I see the price."

"But the menu has been in your hands and I didn't even look at it. How did I know?"

Di Yan raised a white and tender finger and waved it, and said with a smile: "A man loses if he loses. Don't think of cheating. Besides, I don't have a penny on me, and it's useless if you win."

Li Zhen almost said the money and paid it with his body, but he bit his lip desperately. He knew the consequences of the words, and he had to make a few big bags on his head.
Chapter completed!