Chapter 20: The Thief in the Capital
Li Yuan went down the mountain and returned to the capital of Qian State.
He found an inn to stay in and then went to a restaurant.
After finally leaving the desolate place, Li Yuan was about to taste the delicacies of this world, but he found...
This different world is really backward!
The fried chicken burger didn’t, and that’s understandable.
There wasn't even barbecue or hotpot, Li Yuan couldn't accept it.
The primitiveness of this place is still in the era of salt, vinegar and cloth.
While chewing dry steamed buns and pickles, Li Yuan ordered another plate of meat.
The waiter brought it up respectfully.
Li Yuan glanced and said, "I don't eat beef."
Waiter: "Huh?"
"You ordered your own beef slices, sir!"
Li Yuan coughed dryly: "Oh? Really? Put it down, I was just kidding you!"
The beef tasted like wax, but it was real beef.
At this moment, Li Yuan really misses the era when a hundred flowers bloomed on Earth!
"Let's go for a walk outside first, and bring back something that's not available in Anshan."
"When I return to Anshan, I will vigorously promote farming, develop culture, and promote those delicacies!"
Li Yuan chewed the beef and couldn't help thinking.
While Li Yuan was still daydreaming, the door of the restaurant was suddenly pushed open.
A slim yet heroic figure walked in from the door.
"Li Xiaoyao! I finally found you!"
There was a drop of sweat on Zhao Wanjun's beautiful face.
Her voice is clear and full of energy.
Li Yuan suddenly felt dazed, as if he was in a distant fairy tale TV series...
Then he remembered that his current pseudonym was Li Xiaoyao.
"Hmm, what does Zhao Si Ya want to see me for?"
Li Yuan picked up a piece of beef and stuffed it into his mouth.
Zhao Wanjun came over and sat down next to Li Yuan with confidence.
"I want to know, how did you determine that someone went up to the roof that night and was injured?"
Zhao Wanjun asked the question in his mind without any hesitation.
"You were still in jail at that time!"
"I interrogated those two jailers thoroughly and confirmed that they never let you out!"
Li Yuan mourned for the two honest and gullible prisoners for a second:
"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed."
Hearing Li Yuan's words of keeping things in suspense, Zhao Wanjun couldn't help but feel a little anxious:
"Just cooperate with me. If you help me catch the thief, the government will reward you!"
Li Yuan was wondering if the flying thief was one of the reasons for the chaos in the capital.
Seeing Li Yuan's hesitation, Zhao Wanjun thought that Li Yuan was still bothered by what happened before.
She gritted her teeth, stood up, and bowed to Li Yuan.
"I, Zhao Wanjun, always dare to take responsibility for what I do!"
"I was supposed to just take you two back to ask some questions about what happened that day!"
"It's just that, because of an emergency case, I forgot to tell others when I left in a hurry, which led to misunderstandings among the guards, and that's why you were detained for several days!"
"If you still have a grudge about what happened before, please accept my greeting again!"
The State of Qian places great importance on courtesy; it has always been the people who pay respects to officials, never officials who pay respects to the people.
Zhao Wanjun grew up in such an environment. He was able to sacrifice his reputation and accuse Li Yuan of crimes time and again. This showed that he had great courage and sincerity.
Li Yuan calmly took a bite of beef slices:
"Well... I really can't tell you that I can find out the real reason why those things happened."
The identities of immortals and gods must not be exposed, otherwise it will cause unrest among mortals.
Besides, he is a foreign mountain god. He revealed his identity in an area governed by other mountain gods and attracted mortals to kneel down and worship him. Isn't that obviously looking for trouble?
There cannot be two gods on one mountain, and competing for incense is a taboo.
There is no big grudge, and Li Yuan doesn't want to fall out with Lao Deng for the time being.
"Just think of me as having special abilities!"
"Special abilities?" Zhao Wanjun straightened up, somewhat confused.
Li Yuan explained briefly.
Zhao Wanjun was relieved: "So you are one of those outsiders who have special means!"
Li Yuan nodded: "Just understand it this way."
"So, are you willing to help me solve the problem of the flying thief in the capital?" Zhao Wanjun's eyes lit up.
There are few extraordinary people traveling here in Qian State. If Li Yuan can help, the matter of the flying thief may be more successful.
Li Yuan thought for a moment and rubbed his fingers: "If Zhao Si Ya can give me some benefits, I am willing to do my best to help."
"Rare gems, precious medicines, and rare items are all very precious to me."
Hearing this, Zhao Wanjun felt relieved.
If Li Yuan was really that kind of extraordinary person who helped others without asking for any benefits, then she would start to doubt Li Yuan's motives.
"Don't worry, if you help me catch the thief, I can give you the red blood jade in my collection that is worth a thousand gold coins!"
Zhao Wanjun thought about it for a moment and agreed readily.
Li Yuan said "Oh" and immediately clapped his hands: "Good!"
Red blood jade is a rare treasure. If it is properly nourished by immortal energy, it may be able to transform into the mother of jade.
If the Red Blood Jade Mother is really raised, then Anshan will have the Jade Vein...
"Is this red blood jade collected by your family elders, or..." Li Yuan asked casually.
Zhao Wanjun said without hesitation: "It is my father's collection, he treasures it very much."
Li Yuan's eyes widened: "How dare you give it to someone? Are you trying to trick me?"
Hearing this, Zhao Wanjun curled his lips and said, "I can still afford to give you a piece of broken jade! Could it be that my father can beat me to death?"
"If you succeed in helping me, I will offer you the Red Blood Jade with both hands!"
Li Yuan was dumbfounded and gave a thumbs up: "Good! Good, good, good!"
"Filial piety! Great filial piety!"
"Your father is so lucky to have you!"
The two left the restaurant and went to the government office.
Along the way, Zhao Wanjun briefly told Li Yuan about the flying thief in the capital.
This flying thief is very strange. He only robs the rich.
And only steal gold.
If a family had a lot of silver in stock, the thief would leave a note asking the family to exchange it for gold so that he could take action.
"So arrogant?" Li Yuan was surprised.
Not only that, this thief also has some lustful hobbies.
Likes to steal the interior of women's bellybands.
"A bit perverted!" Li Yuan spat.
Zhao Wanjun's face flushed: "This thief is arrogant and lewd. He stole women's bellybands and underwear, and finally..."
Li Yuan was curious: "Don't keep me in suspense, tell me now!"
"Of course, don't think too much about it. I'm not just curious, I just want to know the details of the case!"
Li Yuan pretended to be serious.
Zhao Wanjun rolled his eyes at Li Yuan and said, "That thief will eventually throw all those stolen bellybands and underwear... into the government office after they have been soiled!"
"This is a demonstration against the government, and a humiliation of the laws of the country!"
Zhao Wanjun became angrier as he spoke.
Li Yuan let out a long "oh" to show that he understood.
That dirty part can be circled to highlight the key points.
The thief is a thief, and a perverted one at that.
The two men arrived at the yamen, and Zhao Wanjun brought Li Yuan a set of official blue uniform.
"You are my assistant, Zhao Si Ya, for now. Please wear this official uniform. Also, be alert!"
Zhao Wanjun looked at Li Yuan's lazy look and felt very angry.
Li Yuan straightened his neck and said, "Why, do I look listless now?"
"You look very weak!" Zhao Wanjun curled his lips.
At this time, a yamen runner walked by.
"Zhao Siya, which weak young man is bothering you?"
The bailiff glanced at Li Yuan and was very displeased with these second-generation officials.
Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Who is weak? How did you tell?"
The bailiff said bluntly: "Look at how thin you are. You can't even stand straight when you stand up. Your skin is as white as a piece of cloth. You look weak at first glance!"
Li Yuan: "Hey, hey, hey, you can skip the meal, but don't say anything nonsense!"
"I am a little thinner, but you're exaggerating when you say I'm weak!"
"It's just fake!" The bailiff sneered and left.