Li Xu saw Xu Qinghuan and Han Xun beside her at a glance. The two stood aside and didn't know what they were talking about. Han Xun's expression was very solemn.
"It seems something has really happened," Chang Yue said in a deep voice, "How did these people arrive so quickly? Is that Miss Anyihou in front? What is she doing here? A woman comes in and out of such a place... Who is that?
The Prince of Shunyang County, where are they taking the Prince? Do you think they have investigated the case?"
Chang Yue's voice reached Li Xu's ears intermittently. Li Xu did not answer Chang Yue's questions, but just drove his horse forward.
"Master Li." Han Xun came over first.
Li Xu looked towards Biyun Tower: "I was writing documents in the yamen, and I heard from the yamen that there was a murder case in Biyun Tower."
Han Xun responded: "Exactly, now we are going to look for clues."
"Where are the clues?" Chang Yue said and looked at the Prince of Shunyang County, "Have you found any conclusive evidence? How can you tie the Prince up like this?"
"Quickly..." Chang Yue stretched out his hand, "Untie the rope for the Crown Prince." Even if the royal clan has committed a crime, it will be dealt with by Zong Zheng and the emperor. How can he damage the majesty of the royal family in front of others? Shunyang County
Although the king's status in the clan is not high, the prince's name is given by the late emperor. This is a life-saving talisman at critical moments.
The case needs to be investigated clearly, but the royal family’s reputation cannot be ignored. If you don’t even know this, how can you gain a foothold in the yamen.
Xu Qinghuan stepped forward and said: "Sir, I have two things to say to the prince... I wonder if I can come forward."
Chang Yue frowned. It seemed that Miss An Yihou was asking them for advice. In fact, she had already driven forward before they could speak. However, Han Xun had no intention of stopping him. He looked at Prince Shunyang again.
The Crown Prince, if the Crown Prince refuses, he can stop it with words, but the Crown Prince doesn't have any anger at all, he is just like a chicken that has been teased, waiting there obediently.
"Your Majesty," Xu Qinghuan stepped forward and lowered his voice, "I have a few words for you to consider."
The two people didn't talk for long. Qi Defang lowered his eyes at first, then sat up straight and nodded as if he had made up his mind.
Xu Qinghuan left, and Chang Yue stepped forward again to untie Qi Defang.
"Don't worry about me," Qi Defang twisted and avoided Chang Yue's hand. "Until the case is investigated, I would rather be tied up and sent to prison like this until the day the truth comes out."
Chang Yue opened his eyes wide. This prince was crazy. This was the first time he saw such a clan.
Li Xu also had a surprised expression on his face. He subconsciously looked in the direction Xu Qinghuan left, but in an instant he understood Xu Qinghuan's intention. Xu Qinghuan had already thought about it. This move would not only test the Prince of Shunyang County
The prince can also see the whole situation clearly faster.
…
Although Qi Defang felt that the rope that bound him was as heavy as a thousand pounds and wished that someone could immediately untie him, Miss An Yihou's words still echoed in his ears.
"Your Majesty, you are a member of the royal family and have been given the name by the late Emperor. No matter what the truth of the case is, Zongzheng Temple will save your life. At most, it will take away your right to be an heir. Even if there is evidence against the Crown Prince, by the way,
Even if Prince Yang intervenes to stop you, Jiangyin Yamen will not be able to imprison you, but once you are threatened with your identity, the final result of this case will be unconvincing."
Miss Xu's words have made it very clear. If he leaves the Yamen as a clan relative, no matter what results the Yamen finds out in the future, everyone will think that the court is covering up for him.
Xu Qinghuan continued: "If what the Crown Prince told me is indeed correct, then those people will naturally think of the Crown Prince's identity and use it to make next arrangements. Tonight's case is definitely just the beginning."
Those people are thinking carefully and will come back to deal with him. He can walk out of the prison today, but there will definitely be frame-up until he ends up like his second uncle. In this case, what's the point of him leaving? Qi Defang's eyes emerged
The second uncle looked despairing, and his eyes became firmer: "I didn't lie, so why should I run away.
Mr. Han, please send me to the Yamen! This will also make it easier for Mr. Han to continue investigating the case."
Han Xun nodded and told the people around him: "Haosheng, take good care of the prince." There are people he trusts in the yamen, and he knows where is the safest place to send the prince of Shunyang County.
Qi Defang was tied up and sent to the Yamen.
Uncle Lei, who was standing next to Xu Qinghuan, looked at the darkness not far away. Then he looked at Meng Lingyun calmly. Meng Lingyun nodded and chased forward nimbly.
"Where did the murder happen?" Chang Yue looked at Han Xun, "Now take us to see it."
Han Xun was neither humble nor overbearing: "Before the two adults came, we carefully explored the surrounding area. Now it is time to arrest the suspect. If the two adults want to investigate the case, they must follow us."
"You..." Chang Yue's face was filled with anger. She was about to argue with Han Xun, but found that Han Xun had already walked away.
"Master Han is right," Li Xu looked at Chang Yue and said calmly, "We are already late. If we want to find out the case, we must listen to Master Han's arrangements. Otherwise, not only will we not be able to help, but we may also alert the snake.
, I did bad things with good intentions, and Master Chang and I are both responsible for it."
Chang Yue also knew Li Xu's temper along the way. Li Xu was usually very meticulous about official affairs, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it. Now that Li Xu is on Han Xun's side, there will be nothing wrong with him if he persists.
Good results.
Li Xu looked at Xu Qinghuan again. It was obvious that someone was setting up the case in front of him, but now he felt that Miss Xu was the one who was observing the situation.
I figured it out so quickly.
It seemed like every time he saw her, she would surprise him, making him want to find out how much more capable she was.
…
Xiangcui changed out of her clothes and handed them to the yamen outside. After waiting for the yamen outside to go away, she quietly went downstairs and walked into the room in the corner.
The room was dark, but Xiangcui was not afraid, sitting on a chair and waiting.
Finally, there were footsteps again, and Xiangcui immediately raised her head. Someone pushed the door open and entered the house with a lamp.
Under the light, the madam's face looked a little gloomy.
However, Xiangcui breathed a sigh of relief.
The madam put the oil lamp in her hand on the table.
Xiangcui immediately said impatiently: "Did those government officials see anything? I always feel uneasy, for fear of..."
"It's okay," the old bustard whispered, "the knife belongs to the prince, and those people watched the prince sneak into Biyun Tower quietly, and also pinched you unconscious and carried you out. Even if they didn't watch him kill with their own eyes, they were still suspicious of him.
It’s also very difficult to get rid of.”
Xiangcui seemed to finally feel relieved after hearing this, but her face was still pale: "Qiao Shu...she didn't deserve to die. I...I'm sorry for her."
"There's nothing we can do about it," the Madam sighed, "She was discovered, and the prince is chasing after her. She has the intention to betray her, and more people will be killed. You are saving people."
Xiangcui didn't nod but remained silent: "What should we do next?"
"Let's go," the madam thought for a moment and said, "I thought about it and this is the safest way. You hide it and don't be discovered by anyone. When the time comes, I will blame the prince all the time."
Xiangcui opened her eyes wide: "Isn't everything okay? Why should I leave?"
The old bustard smiled slightly: "It seems that this incident has nothing to do with you now. If the Yamen resolves the case, the prince will be arrested and you will not be suspected.
But don’t forget, the prince of Shunyang County is a relative of the royal family. Even if all the evidence points to that prince, they will try their best to exonerate him. Since they are exonerating him, someone must take the blame. But as long as you escape, they will
If no evidence can be found, the charges will not be imposed on me."
Xiangcui sat on the chair, as if she had lost all her strength, but after a while she made up her mind: "Then I'll leave... If they chase me, I'll probably die."
"Silly boy," the madam said, "you won't die. I will cover up for you and never let them hurt you again."