"Yes!"
The shadow guard of the Intelligence Department did not hesitate at all. After receiving the order, he turned around and left.
Shen Lian looked at how Ali handled the situation and nodded slightly.
Ali also said, "Prepare some good people to explore these mansions at night. I have just checked. There are twelve mansions on both sides of the road in this alley. The number is not too many. Let's explore one mansion after another."
“But remember!”
Ali said: "First, observe carefully and don't rush into the mansion to avoid an ambush!"
"Secondly, if we are discovered by the people in the mansion, if they are just ordinary people, we should tell them our identities and tell them that we are investigating someone. We should apologize to them and tell them that the Intelligence Department of the Dali Temple will give them some compensation. Do not have conflicts with ordinary people, and do not allow them to hurt them."
"third!"
He paused for a moment and continued, "If you discover anything unusual, inform me immediately. Do not act rashly without my order!"
His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he waved his hand and said, "Action!"
Ali, who had entered into working mode, used the words "in his own official position" when facing the personal guards of the King of Chu.
Really got into the role.
As soon as Ali finished speaking, the guards quickly gathered together and prepared to explore the mansions at night according to Ali's orders.
"Okay."
And at this moment, Shen Lian's voice suddenly rang out.
Ali was startled and looked at Shen Lian. He looked a little nervous and said, "Sir, it's me...did I do anything wrong?"
Shen Lian looked at Ali's cautious appearance and finally a smile appeared on his face.
He shook his head: "No, you did a good job, but I want to hear your reasons first."
Hearing Shen Lian's affirmation, Ah Li's heart was suspended, and finally fell down.
He took a deep breath and said hurriedly, "Sir, this is what I thought. I followed the spy to this alley. I was afraid of being discovered by the spy, so I only followed him to the entrance of the alley, and then observed secretly to find out which mansion the man entered."
"But later, it turned out that I was wrong. I was so wrong!!"
"I thought they entered this mansion, but in fact, they didn't enter this mansion at all."
"And I believe my own eyes, I believe I am not mistaken, so... this can only mean one thing."
At this moment, Abao was unconsciously attracted by Ali's words.
Shen Lian also smiled and looked at Ali, and asked, "What's the matter?"
Seeing Shen Lian looking at him gently, Ali seemed to be instilled with confidence. He said, "That means I didn't see it wrong. I don't know what means they used to make me see it wrong on purpose."
"That is to say, they must have done something to cause problems with my vision."
"I have encountered this incident since I came to Chang'an and followed you, sir."
Shen Lian raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Yes, that's true."
now,
Shen Lian listened to Ali's ability to remember past events and gain inspiration from them, and his face became even more satisfied.
He knew that he would not make a mistake in choosing someone.
Ali, his subordinate, is growing all the time.
Seeing the more recognition on Shen Lian's face, Ali became more confident.
He continued, "This kind of trick has a distance limit. It can only be performed within a certain range. So I believe...the people who created the trick to deceive me must be hiding in this alley."
"I did see them enter a certain mansion, although not this one. But they were able to trick me into thinking they saw the wrong mansion, but they definitely entered a certain mansion, which means..."
Ali's eyes sparkled brightly. "They must be hiding in a mansion in this alley! Therefore, we are worried that they will take advantage of the chaos to escape, so we ordered people to block the entrance and exit, thus cutting off their hope of escape."
"It's just that I can't break their tricks, and I don't know which mansion they are in, so I use the dumbest but safest method, checking one mansion after another. Although the speed will be slower and the efficiency will be lower, I believe..."
He met Shen Lian's eyes of recognition and encouragement, took a deep breath, and said, "I, Ali, will definitely be able to find them."
Shen Lian listened to Ali's entire analysis, which was well-reasoned and methodical.
Although it's a bit stupid, but as Ali said, I will definitely find it.
Thinking of the three commands that Ali had just given, Shen Lian finally laughed.
He said, "Ali, you really didn't disappoint me. You are now considered half a disciple."
“Not everyone is a genius, and not everyone can decipher their trajectory, but you can find a way to get through it. Even if it looks a little stupid, the result will not be any different.”
"And this... is your own unique style and ability, so... congratulations, you can graduate now."
After Ali heard Shen Lian's words "Congratulations, you can now start your career as a master", he suddenly froze in place.
He widened his eyes and stared at Shen Lian blankly, as if he had not yet reacted to the meaning of Shen Lian's words.
Abao, who was standing by, was patting Ali's shoulders excitedly.
"Ali, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you thank the master quickly? From now on, you will be half of the master's apprentice, and you can even become a master apprentice. How many people envy you!"
Abao was really happy for Ali.
It is so hard to get the recognition of adults!!
When Ali heard this, his nose couldn't help but feel sore and his eyes turned red.
He opened his mouth, his voice was a little hoarse: "Sir, I... I really don't know what to say."
Ali is not stupid.
After all, how could someone who could become a Jinyiwei be stupid?
So Ali quickly understood Shen Lian and the purpose of saying that he was half a student of Shen Lian.
This is paving the way for them!
Just like some scholars who want to become great scholars.
This represents identity, recognition, and status!
Now, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is famous both inside and outside the Tang Dynasty. He is the leader of the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty, and you are His Royal Highness's right wing...
He is the master's apprentice...
With the title of half a student of an adult, he is no longer a rootless duckweed, but someone with real backing.
This reputation is far more famous and prestigious than the one he had as a member of the Imperial Guard.
This position can also be made more stable!
Therefore, he knew too well what Shen Lian had given him, and this made him even more confused about how to repay Shen Lian. Seeing Ali's red eyes, Shen Lian smiled gently and said, "Ali, remember, it's not me who gave you anything. Besides the fact that we are brothers, this is all what you got with your own ability. If what you did tonight disappoints me, I won't pave the way for you, because that would hurt you."
"You have become stronger on your own, you have made continuous progress, and you have grown up by constantly absorbing nutrients. If you don't work hard, I, Shen Lian, can't help you even if I want to."
"So, you don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself!"
Ali was touched. Although he had a lot to say, he also knew his master's temperament. Shen Lian didn't like nagging.
He didn't say anything more, but just kept all his feelings in his heart.
Abao suddenly blinked his eyes. He felt that his good brother Ali at this moment seemed very different from the Ali just now. A huge change had taken place.
It’s as if... it’s like a different person.
Ali took a deep breath, looked at Shen Lian, and said, "My lord, you stopped my action, but my lord, do you already know which mansion they are hiding in?"
Ali himself could not see through their tricks, but he believed that no trick could be hidden from his master!
Shen Lian chuckled and said without hiding anything, "Yes, I already know where they are."
Ali and Abao quickly looked at Shen Lian.
Shen Lian did not want to keep people on suspense and said, "The various schools of thought mentioned in the legend do exist and have not been extinct. Moreover, many of them are in the Beidou Society. Among the various schools of thought, there are many others, such as the Yin-Yang School and the Dao School. They are either famous for their suspenseful methods or their superb skills."
"Among all the schools of thought, there is another one that is as suspenseful as the Yin-Yang School! Its name is - the Huan School!"
"The Huan Family?"
The two were startled.
Shen Lian's eyes flickered, and he said calmly: "Yes, the reason why you were deceived tonight is because...the Huan family took action."
"The Fantasy Family!?"
Both of them exclaimed.
This sounds like a very mysterious force.
Shen Lian walked to the door, raised his hand, gently wiped the door frame, and said: "But don't think that the Huan Family is really that scary. The so-called Huan Family uses various methods to deceive our vision, hearing, and even touch."
"Their mystery lies in the fact that we cannot understand their methods, so they will feel how mysterious and mysterious they are."
"But if you knew their methods..."
Shen Lian sneered: "Then their so-called illusion is really ridiculous!"
Ali's heart moved, and he looked at Shen Lian and said, "Your Excellency means that they used illusion to deceive our vision?"
Shen Lian said calmly: "Calling it an illusion is complimenting them. In fact, it is just a very simple method."
"Do you see the scratches on this pillar?" Shen Lian asked.
It was only then that Ali and Abao discovered that there was a scratch on the pillar. However, because the scratch was not obvious, they would not have noticed it if Shen Lian hadn't pointed it out.
“This is… This is…”
Ali took a closer look and frowned, saying, "The scratches were caused by the thin wire passing through."
"Yes."
Shen Lian raised his finger, pointed at the poplar tree above his head, and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, there should be scratches on it as well."
Without saying anything, Ali climbed up the poplar tree. After searching for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "There really are scratches, just like the ones on the pillar."
Ah Bao scratched his head and said, "What does this mean?"
Shen Lian looked at A Bao and said, "A Li, a few years ago, I worked with you on a case because I couldn't bear to see the murderer go unpunished. You should have seen this method before. Come and tell A Bao about it."
Ali understood completely.
He took a deep breath and said, "Abao, the lord and I once handled a case at the government office of Zhaojun County in Yizhou. At that time, some mirrors were lost inside the government office, and there were rumors that it was haunted."
"The county magistrate of the government office there knows our Prince Chu, so he knows his ability and sent Prince Chu to help. And the Prince asked me, the Lord, and several Jinyiwei brothers to handle the case."
"When we got there, we found out that the so-called haunting was completely man-made, and the method was...very simple, just some string and one or two mirrors."
"A mirror can reflect the scene it reflects. For example, if you are down there, I can use the mirror to let you see something far away."
"And now, the situation here is the same as the Yizhou Zhaojun County Government Office at that time. There are traces of fine lines. If I am not mistaken..."
Ali looked at Shen Lian, and under Shen Lian's encouraging gaze, he said, "There should be a mirror tied to a thin line, hanging in front of this door, and the angle is just right for me to see it from the entrance of the alley."
"I saw the spy open this door, but actually, I saw the reflection of the spy opening other doors in this mirror."
"so….…"
Ali suddenly looked towards the two mansions opposite, his eyes flashing with brilliance: "As expected, the mirror can only reflect these two mansions, so... they must be hiding in these two mansions!"
Abao was really surprised when he heard what Ali said.
Is this still the Ali he knows?
Can we make so many inferences based on these clues?
Although I've experienced this before, it's not easy, right?
Not everyone can draw inferences from one example!
"Ali, you are so smart now!" Abao couldn't help but praise.
Upon hearing this, Ali, a member of the Imperial Guard, actually blushed a little. He coughed and said, "It was all thanks to you, sir, for reminding me. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't even be able to find the trace of the thin line."
Shen Lian laughed and said, "Okay, you have little experience in handling cases alone. You may have overlooked some details this time. Just pay attention next time! It's good enough that we can find these two mansions."
Ali laughed immediately when Shen Lian praised him.
"But sir, I can only conclude that there is something wrong with these two mansions, but I don't know which one."
"It doesn't matter."
Shen Lian raised his finger, pointed at the gate of a mansion, and said calmly: "They are hiding here!"
…………
Following the direction Shen Lian's finger pointed, Ali and others hurriedly looked in that direction.
Then they saw that Shen Lian was pointing at the mansion closest to them, which was also one of the two mansions that Ali had just identified.
The gate of the mansion was closed at this time. There was a plaque above the gate with two large characters written on it - Fantasy Mansion!
"Illusionary Mansion?"
(End of this chapter)
The shadow guard of the Intelligence Department did not hesitate at all. After receiving the order, he turned around and left.
Shen Lian looked at how Ali handled the situation and nodded slightly.
Ali also said, "Prepare some good people to explore these mansions at night. I have just checked. There are twelve mansions on both sides of the road in this alley. The number is not too many. Let's explore one mansion after another."
“But remember!”
Ali said: "First, observe carefully and don't rush into the mansion to avoid an ambush!"
"Secondly, if we are discovered by the people in the mansion, if they are just ordinary people, we should tell them our identities and tell them that we are investigating someone. We should apologize to them and tell them that the Intelligence Department of the Dali Temple will give them some compensation. Do not have conflicts with ordinary people, and do not allow them to hurt them."
"third!"
He paused for a moment and continued, "If you discover anything unusual, inform me immediately. Do not act rashly without my order!"
His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he waved his hand and said, "Action!"
Ali, who had entered into working mode, used the words "in his own official position" when facing the personal guards of the King of Chu.
Really got into the role.
As soon as Ali finished speaking, the guards quickly gathered together and prepared to explore the mansions at night according to Ali's orders.
"Okay."
And at this moment, Shen Lian's voice suddenly rang out.
Ali was startled and looked at Shen Lian. He looked a little nervous and said, "Sir, it's me...did I do anything wrong?"
Shen Lian looked at Ali's cautious appearance and finally a smile appeared on his face.
He shook his head: "No, you did a good job, but I want to hear your reasons first."
Hearing Shen Lian's affirmation, Ah Li's heart was suspended, and finally fell down.
He took a deep breath and said hurriedly, "Sir, this is what I thought. I followed the spy to this alley. I was afraid of being discovered by the spy, so I only followed him to the entrance of the alley, and then observed secretly to find out which mansion the man entered."
"But later, it turned out that I was wrong. I was so wrong!!"
"I thought they entered this mansion, but in fact, they didn't enter this mansion at all."
"And I believe my own eyes, I believe I am not mistaken, so... this can only mean one thing."
At this moment, Abao was unconsciously attracted by Ali's words.
Shen Lian also smiled and looked at Ali, and asked, "What's the matter?"
Seeing Shen Lian looking at him gently, Ali seemed to be instilled with confidence. He said, "That means I didn't see it wrong. I don't know what means they used to make me see it wrong on purpose."
"That is to say, they must have done something to cause problems with my vision."
"I have encountered this incident since I came to Chang'an and followed you, sir."
Shen Lian raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Yes, that's true."
now,
Shen Lian listened to Ali's ability to remember past events and gain inspiration from them, and his face became even more satisfied.
He knew that he would not make a mistake in choosing someone.
Ali, his subordinate, is growing all the time.
Seeing the more recognition on Shen Lian's face, Ali became more confident.
He continued, "This kind of trick has a distance limit. It can only be performed within a certain range. So I believe...the people who created the trick to deceive me must be hiding in this alley."
"I did see them enter a certain mansion, although not this one. But they were able to trick me into thinking they saw the wrong mansion, but they definitely entered a certain mansion, which means..."
Ali's eyes sparkled brightly. "They must be hiding in a mansion in this alley! Therefore, we are worried that they will take advantage of the chaos to escape, so we ordered people to block the entrance and exit, thus cutting off their hope of escape."
"It's just that I can't break their tricks, and I don't know which mansion they are in, so I use the dumbest but safest method, checking one mansion after another. Although the speed will be slower and the efficiency will be lower, I believe..."
He met Shen Lian's eyes of recognition and encouragement, took a deep breath, and said, "I, Ali, will definitely be able to find them."
Shen Lian listened to Ali's entire analysis, which was well-reasoned and methodical.
Although it's a bit stupid, but as Ali said, I will definitely find it.
Thinking of the three commands that Ali had just given, Shen Lian finally laughed.
He said, "Ali, you really didn't disappoint me. You are now considered half a disciple."
“Not everyone is a genius, and not everyone can decipher their trajectory, but you can find a way to get through it. Even if it looks a little stupid, the result will not be any different.”
"And this... is your own unique style and ability, so... congratulations, you can graduate now."
After Ali heard Shen Lian's words "Congratulations, you can now start your career as a master", he suddenly froze in place.
He widened his eyes and stared at Shen Lian blankly, as if he had not yet reacted to the meaning of Shen Lian's words.
Abao, who was standing by, was patting Ali's shoulders excitedly.
"Ali, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you thank the master quickly? From now on, you will be half of the master's apprentice, and you can even become a master apprentice. How many people envy you!"
Abao was really happy for Ali.
It is so hard to get the recognition of adults!!
When Ali heard this, his nose couldn't help but feel sore and his eyes turned red.
He opened his mouth, his voice was a little hoarse: "Sir, I... I really don't know what to say."
Ali is not stupid.
After all, how could someone who could become a Jinyiwei be stupid?
So Ali quickly understood Shen Lian and the purpose of saying that he was half a student of Shen Lian.
This is paving the way for them!
Just like some scholars who want to become great scholars.
This represents identity, recognition, and status!
Now, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is famous both inside and outside the Tang Dynasty. He is the leader of the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty, and you are His Royal Highness's right wing...
He is the master's apprentice...
With the title of half a student of an adult, he is no longer a rootless duckweed, but someone with real backing.
This reputation is far more famous and prestigious than the one he had as a member of the Imperial Guard.
This position can also be made more stable!
Therefore, he knew too well what Shen Lian had given him, and this made him even more confused about how to repay Shen Lian. Seeing Ali's red eyes, Shen Lian smiled gently and said, "Ali, remember, it's not me who gave you anything. Besides the fact that we are brothers, this is all what you got with your own ability. If what you did tonight disappoints me, I won't pave the way for you, because that would hurt you."
"You have become stronger on your own, you have made continuous progress, and you have grown up by constantly absorbing nutrients. If you don't work hard, I, Shen Lian, can't help you even if I want to."
"So, you don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself!"
Ali was touched. Although he had a lot to say, he also knew his master's temperament. Shen Lian didn't like nagging.
He didn't say anything more, but just kept all his feelings in his heart.
Abao suddenly blinked his eyes. He felt that his good brother Ali at this moment seemed very different from the Ali just now. A huge change had taken place.
It’s as if... it’s like a different person.
Ali took a deep breath, looked at Shen Lian, and said, "My lord, you stopped my action, but my lord, do you already know which mansion they are hiding in?"
Ali himself could not see through their tricks, but he believed that no trick could be hidden from his master!
Shen Lian chuckled and said without hiding anything, "Yes, I already know where they are."
Ali and Abao quickly looked at Shen Lian.
Shen Lian did not want to keep people on suspense and said, "The various schools of thought mentioned in the legend do exist and have not been extinct. Moreover, many of them are in the Beidou Society. Among the various schools of thought, there are many others, such as the Yin-Yang School and the Dao School. They are either famous for their suspenseful methods or their superb skills."
"Among all the schools of thought, there is another one that is as suspenseful as the Yin-Yang School! Its name is - the Huan School!"
"The Huan Family?"
The two were startled.
Shen Lian's eyes flickered, and he said calmly: "Yes, the reason why you were deceived tonight is because...the Huan family took action."
"The Fantasy Family!?"
Both of them exclaimed.
This sounds like a very mysterious force.
Shen Lian walked to the door, raised his hand, gently wiped the door frame, and said: "But don't think that the Huan Family is really that scary. The so-called Huan Family uses various methods to deceive our vision, hearing, and even touch."
"Their mystery lies in the fact that we cannot understand their methods, so they will feel how mysterious and mysterious they are."
"But if you knew their methods..."
Shen Lian sneered: "Then their so-called illusion is really ridiculous!"
Ali's heart moved, and he looked at Shen Lian and said, "Your Excellency means that they used illusion to deceive our vision?"
Shen Lian said calmly: "Calling it an illusion is complimenting them. In fact, it is just a very simple method."
"Do you see the scratches on this pillar?" Shen Lian asked.
It was only then that Ali and Abao discovered that there was a scratch on the pillar. However, because the scratch was not obvious, they would not have noticed it if Shen Lian hadn't pointed it out.
“This is… This is…”
Ali took a closer look and frowned, saying, "The scratches were caused by the thin wire passing through."
"Yes."
Shen Lian raised his finger, pointed at the poplar tree above his head, and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, there should be scratches on it as well."
Without saying anything, Ali climbed up the poplar tree. After searching for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "There really are scratches, just like the ones on the pillar."
Ah Bao scratched his head and said, "What does this mean?"
Shen Lian looked at A Bao and said, "A Li, a few years ago, I worked with you on a case because I couldn't bear to see the murderer go unpunished. You should have seen this method before. Come and tell A Bao about it."
Ali understood completely.
He took a deep breath and said, "Abao, the lord and I once handled a case at the government office of Zhaojun County in Yizhou. At that time, some mirrors were lost inside the government office, and there were rumors that it was haunted."
"The county magistrate of the government office there knows our Prince Chu, so he knows his ability and sent Prince Chu to help. And the Prince asked me, the Lord, and several Jinyiwei brothers to handle the case."
"When we got there, we found out that the so-called haunting was completely man-made, and the method was...very simple, just some string and one or two mirrors."
"A mirror can reflect the scene it reflects. For example, if you are down there, I can use the mirror to let you see something far away."
"And now, the situation here is the same as the Yizhou Zhaojun County Government Office at that time. There are traces of fine lines. If I am not mistaken..."
Ali looked at Shen Lian, and under Shen Lian's encouraging gaze, he said, "There should be a mirror tied to a thin line, hanging in front of this door, and the angle is just right for me to see it from the entrance of the alley."
"I saw the spy open this door, but actually, I saw the reflection of the spy opening other doors in this mirror."
"so….…"
Ali suddenly looked towards the two mansions opposite, his eyes flashing with brilliance: "As expected, the mirror can only reflect these two mansions, so... they must be hiding in these two mansions!"
Abao was really surprised when he heard what Ali said.
Is this still the Ali he knows?
Can we make so many inferences based on these clues?
Although I've experienced this before, it's not easy, right?
Not everyone can draw inferences from one example!
"Ali, you are so smart now!" Abao couldn't help but praise.
Upon hearing this, Ali, a member of the Imperial Guard, actually blushed a little. He coughed and said, "It was all thanks to you, sir, for reminding me. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't even be able to find the trace of the thin line."
Shen Lian laughed and said, "Okay, you have little experience in handling cases alone. You may have overlooked some details this time. Just pay attention next time! It's good enough that we can find these two mansions."
Ali laughed immediately when Shen Lian praised him.
"But sir, I can only conclude that there is something wrong with these two mansions, but I don't know which one."
"It doesn't matter."
Shen Lian raised his finger, pointed at the gate of a mansion, and said calmly: "They are hiding here!"
…………
Following the direction Shen Lian's finger pointed, Ali and others hurriedly looked in that direction.
Then they saw that Shen Lian was pointing at the mansion closest to them, which was also one of the two mansions that Ali had just identified.
The gate of the mansion was closed at this time. There was a plaque above the gate with two large characters written on it - Fantasy Mansion!
"Illusionary Mansion?"
(End of this chapter)
