Hua Rujin guessed that Ye Chengguan would be angry this time, but she didn't expect that this guy would go to all the trouble and send someone to arrest her.
This is a bit excessive.
The bad idea of using the sweat medicine was his own, so he can't blame me for shooting himself in the foot.
Seeing the guards coming forward, she had no choice but to ask with a wry smile: "Lu Dianshi, are you going to kidnap us back? My master is quite old, so it might be inappropriate to tie us up, right?"
"I'm sorry, Miss Hua."
Lu Xiuyuan was now afraid that she would escape again and delay the important matter assigned by the county magistrate, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell the officers to act according to the law.
"Ahem, Lu Dianshi is just worried that I will take the opportunity to escape."
Hua Rujin smiled and explained: "I promise to go see the magistrate obediently. We have traveled a long distance, so let's not be so exposed. There are still parents and brothers in the girl's home. Even if she wants to escape, she has to think about them, right?"
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Lu Xiuyuan thought that this was the case, and then nodded: "As long as Miss Hua keeps her word, I will never embarrass you."
In the middle of the words, his tone became a little more serious: "But I have something to say first. If Miss Hua dares to play any tricks again, then I will not be blamed for being rude."
"how come."
Hua Rujin now wishes she could go back early.
Besides, she didn't want to have a relationship with Ye Chenggui.
At any rate, I will have to point to him for trouble in the future.
So, the group of people set off in a hurry and hurried back to Jiang'an County.
On the way, although Lu Xiuyuan was polite to her, he still made people wary of her at all times.
After all, they are ruthless people who even dare to mess with the county magistrate. How could they not be more thoughtful?
After driving for a day and a night, I didn't dare to stop even at night. I made a torch and continued driving back, and finally arrived at the Chujiang Temple at the dawn of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
When the first ray of light in the morning shone into the temple hall, Ye Chengguan felt anxious as he heard the commotion around him.
Although he had been searching for clues day and night in the past few days, he had not gained anything other than realizing that the corpse floating in the river might be related to Mount Paektu.
Seeing that today had reached the deadline, and thinking that all the officials and gentry were about to arrive at the temple, he could only prepare for the worst.
Anyway, there are traces of this matter. As long as you risk yourself to save the lives of more than a hundred people, there will always be someone who is determined to get to the bottom of the casserole and get to the bottom of this matter.
With firm belief, Ye Chengguan led Ting'an to the temple's courtyard where the tributes were sacrificed.
Looking at the fearful eyes in the yard, he walked to Cheng Nini with heavy steps and stared at this little girl who was only seven or eight years old.
Seeing that this girl looked extremely calm and calm compared to the others, he suddenly felt sour in his heart for some reason.
"Keep your head up."
Ye Chengguan gave instructions in a low voice.
Cheng Nini raised her eyes and stared quietly at the eldest brother who had sought justice for her parents. The feeling in her heart at this moment was truly indescribable.
Ye Chengguan silently looked at the little girl for a long time. Thinking of his promise to Hua Rujin, he looked at everyone and uttered a few words: "Don't be afraid, I will definitely save everyone's lives today."
Then, he led Ting An and left resolutely.
When they arrived outside the courtyard, Ye Chengguan told Ting An in a cold voice: "Take my sword and go down the mountain to welcome the guests."
After counting the county government's team, a group of people had just left Jiangshen Temple when they saw a large number of people heading this way.
Ye Chengguan looked around. In the lead were Judge Han Tong from the Inspection Department and Magistrate Wen Yuming. In the middle was a general wearing golden armor.
Looking at some familiar faces around him, and combined with the person's beautiful outfit, he probably guessed that this person was Liu Yan, the censor of Caojiang who was in charge of Jiangfang.
With the attitude of bowing first and then fighting, he respectfully bowed his hands to several people and said, "I have met all of you, sir."
"Master Ye, no gift."
Liu Yan heard something from the soldiers below about how this guy drove the people from Jiang Fang's mansion out of Paektu Mountain. He was afraid that there would be a conflict between the captain's mansion and this man, so he had to rush back in person.
"I heard that Mr. Ye is very concerned about the Chu River sacrifice. Mr. Ye is here these days."
He was very polite in his words and never mentioned his bet with the Inspectorate and the Jingzhou Prefecture.
Wen Yuming was an external official, and although Han Li was in charge of the Inspection Department, he was only a low-level official after all. How could he know the situation in Beijing.
Liu Yan was very clear about the origins of this year's No. 1 Scholar. Not only was he highly valued by the First Assistant, but he was also rumored to have a close relationship with the Minister of Civil Affairs, and he did not dare to offend him easily.
Seeing that he was so respectful to him, Ye Chengguan did not dare to neglect him and replied politely: "These are all the duties that a subordinate should perform. The admiral does not need to see anyone outside."
"That being the case, I feel relieved."
Liu Yan secretly winked at Wen Yuming and Han Li, fearing that the two would bring up the bet between the inspection department and the inspection department again, he pretended to be nothing and ordered: "The auspicious time has come, why not hurry up and make sacrifices."
"Yes, yes, what Admiral Liu said is absolutely true."
Wen Yuming hurriedly agreed: "This is a major event and cannot be delayed."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd: "Wait a minute."
Listening to the familiar voice, Ye Chengguan turned his head and looked around, and saw flowers like brocades rushing back in dust.
"My lords, there is something fishy about the resentment corpse robbery that has been spreading in Chujiang recently. I would like to ask your lords to postpone the sacrifice."
Hua Rujin strode to a few people and reported truthfully.
"shut up."
Ye Chengkui was still resentful towards her, but as soon as she came back, she started boasting in front of senior officials in the military and political circles. She really didn't know how to live or die.
He glared at Lu Xiuyuan fiercely and scolded hurriedly: "Bring this crazy woman down quickly."
Lu Xiuyuan was frightened and was about to lead someone to do something, but Liu Yan stopped the officer who came forward without haste: "Master Ye, why should you be anxious? This girl dares to talk nonsense. She must have sufficient evidence. You might as well listen to her.
It’s a high-level discussion, lest anyone be dissatisfied.”
The dignified Admiral Jiang Fangcao actually let a small magistrate get into trouble and he couldn't complain. He had to take someone out to vent his anger on, and this woman happened to hit the muzzle of the gun.
"Admiral Liu is joking."
Seeing his bad intentions, Ye Chengguan deliberately sneered: "She is a woman and she has no lofty views. Sirs, please don't blame her."
Hua Rujin had no idea what Ye Chengkui's plan was at this moment. All the officials and gentry in Jiang'an County were present today. She had to seize this opportunity to express her guess, so she ignored Ye Chengkui's obstruction.
He spoke directly and loudly:
"Daughter, please ask Han Tongpan, how many corpses have been salvaged from the Chu River by the Inspection Department in recent months?"
Han Li pondered slightly: "As of yesterday, more than 2,300 corpses have been fished out of the river."
"I heard that 18 years ago, Jingzhou Prefecture organized a team of tens of thousands of people to go to the north to deliver food. Nearly 3,000 people have not been heard from yet. So, may I ask, sir, where did these 3,000 people go?"
Hua Rujin continued to ask questions in a stern voice.