When Tian Zhi and the officials returned to Houya, Huang Governor's body was lying in the lobby. The temporary corpse place was slightly rough and crude, covered with a piece of white cloth.
An official fell into a coma several times and woke up vomiting and sweating. He didn't last long before he passed out again.
In comparison, Tian Cheng was slightly better. He was holding a hot tea cup in his hand and kept looking at the corpse of Huang Governor. His eyes were a little depressed, a little sad, and sometimes turned into contempt.
People kept coming in from outside to report the situation, and the lobby was very noisy.
Although Governor Huang died, those from the Chamber of Commerce did not intend to leave just yet, and still wanted an explanation from the government.
An entire group of officials in the Houya were down, and County Magistrate Shi was not qualified to preside over the situation, so they sent people to ask Captain Qiu from the Duwei Mansion in the south of the city and the head of the Hengxiang Guard Station to come.
Tian Zhizhang estimated the time and felt it was coming soon.
In addition to the chaotic scene outside, there is another chaos, that is, the officers and soldiers are arresting people everywhere.
It's a bit ridiculous. If it was really so easy to catch, would Governor Huang be killed with a knife in front of everyone, and his body would be dismembered?
The so-called arresting people is nothing more than venting anger.
Poor people.
But it's hard for Mr. Tian to talk about this at the moment. After all, County Magistrate Shi himself is almost driven crazy and can't take care of these subordinates.
Another subordinate came in from outside and said that Captain Qiu had arrived.
Mr. Tian thought for a while and got up to go out and take a look.
He had only met Captain Qiu once, so he didn't know his character and wasn't sure what he was thinking.
Just as he came out of the back hall, a guard suddenly ran over and told him to stop.
"What's the matter?" Tian Zhizhang asked.
"Two of General Nie's men have been captured," the guard said straight to the point without mincing words, "Let him go before the time comes."
As soon as the words "General Nie" were spoken, Tian Zheng's expression changed and he quietly paid attention to his surroundings.
After the guard finished speaking, he thrust a small piece of paper into the hands of the field manager.
Tian Cheng hid it quietly, and the guards left.
Mr. Tian didn't go any further. He turned around and went to the toilet in the backyard. He opened the note and wrote the words "Wang Chang Qi San".
"Wang Changqi." Tian Zhichen muttered softly, then tore the note into pieces and threw it into the pit.
At the entrance of the main office, two rows of tall soldiers opened the way, and Lieutenant Qiu came slowly on horseback.
He put on a very grand posture, and looked like everyone owed him money, but he acted magnanimously and competently. With a wave of his hand, he agreed to all the orders, and he sent troops and horses in public to search for the hiding places of other gentlemen throughout the city.
Institute, and heavy troops to protect Dongping Academy.
He was so easy to talk to, but everyone didn't know how to respond. Suddenly someone took the lead and said thank you, general, and then a whole group of people roared, shouting like a tsunami, thank you, general.
"I think even this Qiu Captain may send someone to assassinate Governor Huang." Mrs. Qu said on the carriage.
"No," Zhao Ning shook his head, "I just bribed him an hour ago."
Mrs. Qu blinked and looked at her: "How much is it?"
"It's almost worth thirty shops."
"Thirty shops are not too much for you, but you are actually willing to spend money on something like this?" Mrs. Qu was shocked.
Zhao Ning glanced at her and said calmly: "Ali came to Hengxiang just to pass by. She won't stay for a few days. I want to finish her entrustment as soon as possible so that she can feel more comfortable when she leaves Hengxiang."
Mrs. Qu sighed softly: "I don't know whether I envy you or Miss Ah Li. This girl Ah Li is really a wonderful person."
Thinking of the girl's appearance, Mrs. Qu wanted to praise her, she really liked her very much.
The turmoil in the government office started suddenly and grandly, but it subsided quickly.
Before noon, people had almost dispersed.
Those people who were still melancholy and didn't know what to do finally regained some of their strength because Captain Qiu stepped forward to take charge of the situation. Those who set up stalls continued to set up stalls and those who pushed carts continued to push carts.
The Hengxiang Chamber of Commerce where Mrs. Qu belonged was going to have a dinner together. Merchant Cao said that he had something to discuss. Mrs. Qu liked to join in the fun and planned to go and have a look. She got off Zhao Ning's carriage and returned to her sedan chair.
Zhao Ning does not belong to any chamber of commerce. Although she has a good relationship with these chambers of commerce, no one can invite her. Currently, several chambers of commerce have invited her to a party, but Manager Chu declined, saying that Zhao Ning was in poor health.
, I have to go back and rest.
Their team was very long. Managers Chu and Manager Li were sitting in sedan chairs, one in front and the other in the back, just protecting Zhao Ning's carriage in the middle. They were followed by dozens of tall, highly skilled men on both sides.
At the beginning, this lineup was criticized by many merchants in Hengxiang. After getting used to Zhao Ning's various shocking actions in the mall, apart from calling her a cruel and ruthless woman, the other so-called criticisms were all minor.
Already.
After passing through the largest market here, the team suddenly stopped.
Zhao Ning propped up his head with one hand and fell asleep leaning on the bench in the carriage.
Hearing the noise coming from outside, Manager Chu got out of the sedan.
Zhao Ning yawned slightly, feeling sleepy.
But she had no intention of paying attention to what was happening outside, and it happened that a person's name came to her ears.
Zhao Ning raised his eyelids and looked forward, a pair of bright eyes that seemed to penetrate the car curtains.
"So," said the slightly deep male voice outside, "A-li is really in Hengxiang?"
Manager Chu sneered: "I don't know what you are talking about."
"I want to see Mrs. Zhao," the male voice said with no discernible emotion, "Go and ask for instructions."
"My wife is feeling unwell."
"Ms. Zhao!" the man shouted directly outside, "Is Miss Ah Li in your car?"
"What are you yelling about?" Manager Chu shouted angrily.
If the man hadn't been tall and powerful, and if he hadn't come alone, with at least twenty of his men following behind him, Manager Chu would have had him beaten up long ago.
The car curtain was opened, and Zhao Ning came out of the car wearing a plain white gown. His eyes fell on the man in front of him. He was tall and straight, with a majestic appearance. His features were somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
"Who are you?" Zhao Ning said.
She lifted up the entire car curtain, so the exquisite and luxurious furnishings inside the car could be clearly seen outside.
There is no one else but her.
Nie Huimo frowned. Did he guess wrong and she really wasn't here?
"Who are you?" Manager Chu asked.
Nie Huimo raised his hand to Zhao Ning and said, "I'm sorry."
After saying that, he led the people and prepared to leave.
Manager Chu was furious: "Stop!"
How can this be true? Zhao Ning has never been treated so rudely in these years.
Following his order, their people immediately rushed over and stopped them.
The guards beside Nie Huimo were all armed and immediately put into posture. As long as Nie Huimo gave the order, they would be the swords in Nie Huimo's hands.
Zhao Ning was not surprised and said in a cold voice: "Did you answer what I asked you? Who are you?"
