Chapter 13 Revealed

Before the governor's guard arrived, there were rumors in the city that there were two royal nobles in the convoy. At this moment, seeing the attitude of the guards, Qi Ping could not guess.

In the feudal dynasty, etiquette was extremely important. I was just a minor official, and I didn't have the capital to ignore my superiority. I bowed my head and saluted with my thoughts.

Darling, how did you find these two people here? Is it a coincidence? Or did you guess what I was thinking?

No... the little girl was still stunned. Qi Ping collected her thoughts and was about to speak when she heard the girl in pink skirt say carelessly:

"Excuse me, hey, you can guess our identities."

A fool can't guess... Qi Ping complained.

Looking up, he saw a woman in a purple dress waving her hand, ordering the guards to wait outside the duty room, and said with a smile:

"It's a pity that everyone in the county government is still searching everywhere. They never thought that you have already hid here."

"The skinny horse outside the door was the one you brought back, right? Was it this little girl who took care of you?"

Smart... Qi Ping was slightly surprised, thinking that the purple skirt was obviously more alert and intelligent than the pink skirt. He cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness is extremely smart, and he is willing to accept the inferior position."

Princess Anping laughed and said:

"That's right, your little trick might be enough to fool those people, but it won't fool us."

She took the initiative to share half of her friend's wisdom with herself.

Sure enough, the governor and the county magistrate were deceived and were still looking around. These two also participated... Qi Pingsi Lin.

Princess Yongning smiled gently and said:

"There is no need to be restrained. Sit down and talk. I and Princess Anping were in the car during the previous drill and watched the whole process. In particular, I am extremely curious about how you finally escaped from your shell. I wonder if you can help me clear up my doubts?"

Next to her, Princess Anping showed an expectant look:

"The person surnamed Zhao said that you have never practiced cultivation. Is it true? You didn't use magic to escape, right?"

Yes, curious.

Originally, it was not appropriate for the two of them to appear in public, but Qi Ping's last move, the way he mysteriously disappeared in front of everyone, was really amazing.

It's like a brilliant trick.

There were so many people present, but none could crack it, so the two of them were naturally extremely curious.

Qi Ping observed the two of them and saw that there was no "majesty of the Heavenly Family". He breathed a sigh of relief, sat down as he was told, and explained with a smile:

"Your Highnesses want to hear it. I dare not hide it because of my humble position."

"However, this is not some mysterious magic. I'm afraid that your two highnesses will be disappointed after learning the truth."

Anping was so anxious that he slammed the table: "Say it quickly, I'm not disappointed!"

Qi Ping said helplessly: "Actually, I just escaped underground."

Escape? Princess Yongning was startled, as if she had some realization.

Anping looked confused and didn't understand.

Qi Ping coughed lightly and explained:

"Three days ago, the county magistrate appointed me to play the role of a gangster and conduct today's exercise. In order to ensure the effect, I went to Fan Mansion in advance to find out the surrounding environment. At that time, I began to think about how to escape after I succeeded."

"The original plan was to escape by riding a horse. The target was too big. And I knew that it would be difficult for me to escape from the siege head-on with my own strength. Therefore, if I want to escape, I must make a plan."

"Asking for a carriage and pretending to leave the city was part of the original plan. The intention was to attract the attention of the officials and also to delay time until dark."

Qi Ping organized his thoughts and said:

"The government will definitely not let me leave the city. They will either attack me midway or ambush me outside the city. Although I don't know the specific means, I must be careful."

Wearing a light pink skirt and a delicate appearance, Anping nodded vigorously:

"It makes sense! The man named Zhao has arranged for someone outside the city."

Qi Ping glanced at the girl and continued:

"So, leaving the city is a bad choice, but if I'm not in the car, who will drive? Threaten the hostages to help me? There are too many loopholes."

"All I can do is delay the situation until it gets dark and the officials' energy and vigilance drop, so they can take the opportunity to escape."

"But there are police officers outside the wall, so we can only go underground.

Heyan County has been relatively peaceful in recent years, but in the early years, when bandits were rampant and even invaded by prairie barbarians, every household was accustomed to digging cellars to hide.

Rich families would even dig tunnels to escape in times of crisis.

It just so happens that there is a secret passage in Fan Mansion!"

Princess Yongning suddenly realized:

"So, you sent the hostages into the inner hall first, then used the excuse of patrolling, entered other houses, and left Fan Mansion through the secret passage!"

Qi Ping nodded: "Yes. But there is still a problem with this plan. I have to carry some silver and I can't run fast. Once the government notices something is wrong, they will soon start a manhunt around me."

So, I still need a horse."

He looked at Qi Shu, who was holding a noodle cake and was a little embarrassed, and said with a smile:

"It just so happened that the county government gave me, a gangster, a horse."

Yongning thought about it and suddenly said: "The people from the county government said that your horse was frightened and ran away."

Qi Ping said: "I did it on purpose. When I arrived at Fan Mansion, I let it go. The old horse knows the way. After it leaves, it will go to the county government on its own. I told my little sister in advance to intercept it and agreed to stop it near the exit of the secret passage.

wait for me."

There was a smile in Yongning's eyes, and he was full of brilliance:

"Good plan. Moreover, you asked for the carriage and the city gate to be opened. This sent a message to everyone, making everyone think that if you want to leave the city, they will not be too cautious."

Qi Ping was sincerely convinced: "Your Highness is wise."

It's so simple... Anping suddenly realized it and was a little annoyed. Why didn't he think of such a simple method?

Yongning thought for a while and suddenly frowned:

"But there is another problem here. The county government does not know that the secret passage exists, and the hostages in the Fan Mansion have no reason to keep it secret for you. How did you know about it?"

This is a logical question.

Outsiders should not know the secret passages of Fan Mansion.

If Qi Ping obtained the information by threatening the hostages, then Fan Shouxin and others had no reason not to tell them.

If not, how could he, a detective, know about the existence of the secret passage?

"Yes, how did you know that?" Anping slapped the table, as if he had discovered Hua Dian.

This princess's IQ is obviously not high... Qi Ping complained, and suddenly smiled mysteriously:

"Who says gangsters can't know?"

After he finished speaking, his eyes were a little dazed, and his memory returned to the afternoon three days ago when he went to Fan Mansion to survey the terrain.

…

"Is this a painting of my home?"

In the inner courtyard of Fan Mansion, Qi Ping had just finished drawing the architectural layout on the wooden boards when a voice came from next to him.

"What's wrong, Second Young Master?" Qi Ping looked at Fan Er who appeared behind him.

Yes, the second son's name is Fan Er, and his elder brother Fan Yi.

Qi Ping was unable to complain.

"It's nothing, I just want to discuss a business deal with you." The second young master said thiefly.

"Business?"

"Aren't you going to steal silver from my house? In this way, I will exchange part of it for real silver, and you can help me steal it out, and then give it to me alone."

Qi Ping: "...I don't understand."

Fan Er: "You're stupid. I'm in a business partnership with someone. I'm short of capital and my father won't give it to me. I wanted to 'borrow' some from my family first, but it's too easy to be discovered."

This fake silver is pretty good. If I send it to the accounting room and exchange it with real silver, it won’t be discovered for at least a few months. I’ll make up for it when I make money, do you understand?”

You are too filial, no wonder your father wants to beat you... Qi Ping was amazed and said reservedly:

"Yes. But I also have conditions. You have to help me escape smoothly."

Fan Er slapped his chest:

"Keep it with me. There is a secret passage under my house. It was left by the previous owner and is sealed. I will open it for you. If you go there, no one will know."

…

Returning from memories to reality, Qi Ping explained the matter in the check-in room, feeling very emotional in his heart.

This plan was made after reaching an agreement with Fan Er that day.

Yongning and Anping were dumbfounded and looked at each other in confusion. Even Qi Shu, who was honest and kind, but eclipsed by the halo of the two women, had strange eyes.

She didn't even know the inside story.
Chapter completed!