Taiping Prefecture is located on the bank of the Yangtze River, with smooth waterways and convenient communication with Jinling.

The prefect Zhang Yuqing was over 40 years old and was considered an old official in the officialdom, but he was unable to rise. Seeing that the new emperor ascended the throne, people of all kinds were demoted and those who were promoted, he was still the same.

"Where is Xing Hebo's whereabouts?"

Early in the morning, Zhang Yuqing asked about this. But his aide Xue Dong shook his head and said helplessly: "Sir, you are still playing in Donglu Mountain."

Zhang Yuqing smiled and said, "With beauty, Xinghe Bo will naturally be happy but not to miss Shu, hahahaha!"

Xue Dong nodded, and then the two began to discuss what to do today

After a day of hard work, Zhang Yuqing returned home exhausted, and his wife and children had been waiting at the dinner table for a long time.

"Thank you for your hard work, my husband."

Mrs. Wang smiled and brought her maid over, and then helped Zhang Yuqing change clothes and wash.

"Father."

The sixteen-year-old Zhang Fei looks very immature, but he is the most qualified scholar among Taiping Mansion, and it is also Zhang Yuqing's pride.

“Where did you go today?”

Zhang Yuqing asked while sitting at the dining table.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Today, the child and a few friends went to the riverside for a tour, and then discussed the article."

Zhang Yuqing said with satisfaction: "No, but the water is cold now, so be careful not to fall into the water."

"Yes, father. But today I came a few ships, and it seemed like I was going to pick mud."

There is white soil in Taiping Prefecture, which is also the reason why the official kiln was established here back then.

"Let's have a meal."

Zhang Yuqing nodded and the family began to eat silently.

After dinner, Zhang Yuqing went to the study.

The evenings in Taiping Mansion are very lonely. Unless it is a banquet, you can only pass the time by reading books.

After reading the book for a long time, Zhang Yuqing suddenly closed it. The cover was a summary of the imperial examination articles, but he sighed: "The way of science is indeed mysterious, but unfortunately, it is not good for the times. The Mohist school has become a craftsman. It is not easy to make a name for itself!"

At this time, someone outside whispered: "Master, someone is here."

Zhang Yuqing jumped between her eyebrows and said, "Please come in."

Then a man in gray came in outside. The wind brought by the candlelight made Zhang Yuqing's face illuminate.

The man came in and bowed his hand casually, and then said, "Mr. Zhang, has the city been strictly investigated?"

Zhang Yuqing said in surprise: "That person is still in Donglu Mountain, why should we investigate it strictly?"

The man raised his eyebrows and looked at him and said, "That man is hard to determine. Don't forget that he was fighting against the world and directly destroyed the three guards of Duoyan!"

Zhang Yuqing shook his head and said, "That was His Majesty's method back then, so how could he have this ability!"

"Don't underestimate your opponent!"

The man turned around and looked at the door that had been closed, and then whispered: "The people who followed him were broken. His Highness was furious and took down the five families in one fell swoop. If that person was just out for a trip, he would definitely be furious and then return to Jinling to investigate the matter thoroughly, instead of being able to take his concubine around!"

Zhang Yuqing pondered: "Is this what your master said?"

"Yes." The man lowered his head, and the candlelight could not shine on his face, looking gloomy.

"My master said that you were too ruthless at that time and lacked strategy."

Zhang Yuqing's face suddenly flushed and she growled: "If it weren't for Gu Keli, how could this official be so anxious? He also found connections to hide this matter. Your master could sit still. If his brother died, why are he still worried about taking too ruthless action!"

The man whispered: "My master said that if he had come to deal with it, he would have to beat him and let him go, and then he would slowly deal with those people, instead of killing them all in prison. So you just can't hold on, so you didn't get promoted."

Zhang Yuqing's expression was ugly. He clenched his fists and wanted to hit the table. Finally, he held back and said with a breath: "Gu Keli said at that time that the late emperor would die well! Do you know? He would die well! If the official did not kill those people, if this was spread, not only would your master be unlucky, but I would be unlucky!"

The man sneered at the corner of his mouth and said, "But you shouldn't have missed that guy, causing the situation to get out of control."

Zhang Yuqing's chest fluctuated rapidly several times, and he said dejectedly: "Forget it, since everything has been done, it is useless to argue about who is right and who is wrong. Tell me, what is your master's judgment on this matter?"

The man frowned and said, "My master said that the man was as cunning as a fox. He seemed to be out for a trip, but he was not sure. Especially when His Highness was still in Jinling, he actually left His Highness. You must know... His Majesty sent him to follow the Palace to Jinling, most of whom he wanted to use his magnanimous reputation to shock the south, so..."

Zhang Yuqing held his forehead with his hand and sighed: "I know, I will send someone to check tomorrow."

The man couldn't hide his disappointment and said, "Mr. Zhang, let's make a fool while the iron is hot. Can't there be more thieves in Taiping Mansion today?"

Zhang Yuqing sneered: "But how do you ask those yamen runners to find them in the middle of the night? If you don't know, go ahead, the Japanese officials in Ming Dynasty will naturally make arrangements."

After the man left, Zhang Yuqing suddenly covered her face and cried silently.

The candlelight shone the figure on the wall. The figure gradually raised its head and turned sideways. The shadow actually had a bit of hideousness.

"Since you have done everything, then do it to the end! Even if there are thousands of people... I'm leaving!"

The shadow swayed, and seemed to be smiling...

...

In the early morning, the city gate of Taiping Mansion opened, but everyone found that there were more people guarding the gate today, and they were very alert. They would ask carefully when they saw the people in the group.

And in the city, the soldiers and yamen runners walked into the inn and checked every room.

"Sir, what case did this happen?"

The guy who led the way asked curiously.

The soldiers naturally would not answer. The yamen runner who led the team said, "More than a dozen bandits were said to have entered the city. Lord Zhang was worried that they would commit crimes, so he drove us out early in the morning to search."

The guy praised him after hearing this: "It's still Lord Zhang who loves the people as much as his son!"

After searching for a while, the yamen runner ordered: "If there are more than five people staying in together recently, you must go to the government office to report immediately. You know the consequences if you violate the violation."

“Yes, yes!”

After walking out of the inn, the little official said depressedly: "Let's go, go find it again."

...

And in a big mansion not far from this inn, Fang Xingzheng and Mo Chou were having breakfast.

From the smile on his face when the hostess of this family came to see the ceremony last night, and then Fang Xing waited until midnight before coming back to bed, Mo Chou noticed a trace of uneasiness.

Fang Xing put down his chopsticks and said, "I will do some things at Taiping Mansion. It will take about one or two days. You can rest here. After the matter is done, let's go back slowly."

Mo Chou Zhanyan said, "Don't worry, Master, I have made an appointment with Mrs. Li to take a look at the embroidery today!"

...

Fang woke up to the front yard, and Xin Laoqi reported: "Master, Taiping Mansion is searching heavily this morning, especially the inn."

"Zhang Yuqing noticed something was wrong? It's not bad. But this is the home of Taiping Prefecture Inspection School, and it's dark under the light! By the way, have you found it?"

"I found the master. The man was there at the time and he also held Fan Ting's handwritten blood letter."

"Okay!" Fang Xing said with satisfaction: "The big thing is settled! As long as you get the blood letter and then get the testimony of those witnesses, even if the case is solved, it depends on how much Your Highness wants to take the opportunity to perform."

Not long after, a tall man was brought to Fang Xing.

"Little Mao San, I've seen Master."
Chapter completed!