Qiu Kai and his son were arrested, and the people in Baifeng City celebrated as if they were celebrating the New Year. The Yamen even posted notices, encouraging all victims to report to the Yamen. No matter how big or small, all cases would be accepted.
For a time, the city guard's yamen was overcrowded. In addition to asking the yamen to maintain order, they also invited other officials from the city to set up tables on the street in front of the yamen and write down documents for the people who came to report the crime.
Ji Qingchuan, who took over the city defense, rushed into the Qiu Mansion with his officers and soldiers that day. Not only did he control everyone in the mansion, he also searched the Qiu Mansion.
However, not much property was found in Qiu's mansion, which made him very confused.
He reported the matter to the prefect Kang Yanhui. After being silent for a while, he shook his head slightly and said, "It's impossible. Although I haven't been in Baifeng City for a long time, I still know a little about Qiu Kai's behavior during his tenure.
, His methods of amassing money are so bad and outrageous, it is impossible that he only has such a small amount of property, there must be more."
Ji Qingchuan pursed his lips slightly and said disdainfully: "He is the kind of person who has always been very arrogant and arrogant, and it is common to show off. I guess there must be a place where he hides his belongings, but I just haven't found it."
Kang Yanhui narrowed his eyes slightly and then looked at Ji Qingchuan: "Have you ever led people to search the villas in his city?"
Ji Qingchuan nodded: "I checked it, but found nothing."
Kang Yanhui stroked his beard lightly, rolled his eyes and said: "I really heard that Qiu Kai has a quite small house in Luohua City, right? Send someone to take a look first. It's best to hurry up. Here
The incident has been reported, and if the other side gets the news, they may take action."
Ji Qingchuan cupped his fists and said, "I'll go there right away."
Kang Yanhui stopped him again: "You should explain this matter to His Highness King Chen before taking any action. Perhaps His Highness can help you. You must be cautious and make sure you don't make any mistakes."
"I understand." Ji Qingchuan saluted and left.
When Ji Qingchuan stood in front of Xiao Muting and reported the matter, he could only see him nodding lightly: "It's good for you to go there. At least you are an official in the city and have a good reputation."
Ji Qingchuan only listened to his words and understood seven points. It seemed that Xiao Muting had already made arrangements, but he was still a step too late.
Hear Xiao Muting say again: "Don't be scrupulous, and don't let the people in the city panic. If someone blocks it, take it down first and try it later. It's also a crime to cover up."
As if receiving divine help, Ji Qingchuan smiled, raised his chest and raised his head, and walked away with a high head.
Qi Wei came in at this time and handed a note to him: "Your Highness, this is the news from General Lin."
After Xiao Muting read it, he nodded lightly: "He really does exist. I know he is using his brain and will take a detour back to Beijing. That's good."
"General Lin also wants to relieve His Highness' worries. Besides, he has recruited a lot of soldiers along the way. I wonder if they will be arranged in the western suburbs camp." Qi Wei asked again.
Xiao Muting looked at him: "Is Cheng Nian'an back?"
Qi Wei replied: "Your Highness has returned and is placing new soldiers in the camp in the western suburbs."
"Well, he still has his own methods as a coach, so let him train the new recruits. By the way, when will those people Chang Jin mentioned earlier arrive, and will they have a place to stay?" Xiao Muting asked him again.
Qi Wei grinned: "Your Highness, everyone has arrived, but they were picked up directly by the princess. Where they were placed, the princess refused to ask and couldn't tell. The mouths of the people around her were even stricter.
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Xiao Muting smiled and nodded: "Yes, I didn't even ask."
Qi Wei asked again: "Your Highness, if I follow you personally, you might know where you are..."
"Don't look for trouble. If she finds out, she will definitely be unhappy. If you don't coax her, it's still my business. Just wait for good news." Xiao Muting immediately interrupted his thoughts.
Qi Wei touched his nose and smiled and nodded: "Yes, I understand."
Xiao Muting also stood up and walked out of the room. Qi Wei followed him and said: "The Marquis of Yanyang and his wife will arrive at Baifeng City in three days."
"Well, there is no need for an overly grand reception. It is not easy to bring him back from the northwest. He can understand." Xiao Muting nodded.
Qi Wei nodded: "That's right. There's nothing wrong with that. But why was he sent there to be a supervisor? He stayed there for four years. It's puzzling."
"What's so puzzling? All the people he disliked have been moved out of the capital. They are out of sight. Fortunately, he still wants some decent people. Otherwise, the survival of these people will be a problem." Xiao Muting Leng
Hum.
"By the way, Your Highness, King Li has sent Young Prince Li here to congratulate him. Based on the distance, he will arrive in the next few days, but he has not yet entered the county. It will take at least half a month. I feel that,
This time, Young Prince Li also came with a mission, so he had to be on guard." Qi Wei reminded softly.
Xiao Muting stood under the corridor of the garden, walking slowly with his hands behind his back, shaking his head slightly: "Brother Li Wang's mind has not changed, but if he continues like this, it will be very dangerous. There is no evidence in hand, so I can only
Talking out of thin air doesn't make sense, but so far, no evidence has been found. He is too anxious."
Qi Wei also nodded and said: "Yes, if this confession alone can lead to a conviction, His Highness would have taken action when he knew the truth, and would not have waited until now. But depending on what Prince Li wanted, he would have
I don’t want to ask for justice on my own, which really makes my subordinates a little worried.”
"I don't want to make trouble. It's boring to take back the things I let go. If I want, I can build it myself. But now, I really don't want to. Is my current life uncomfortable?" Xiao Muting raised the corner of his mouth.
The way.
Qi Wei also smiled: "I think it's very good. It's not as time-laged as when we were at the border, and it's more cozy. I think it will be better in the future."
"You're right, it will be better in the future." Xiao Muting nodded to him in approval.
When I turned the corner door, I saw a few servants carrying a basket of soil and heading towards the backyard in a hurry.
Qi Wei stopped one of the groups and asked, "What is this for?"
"The princess is going to plant herbs in the Qixiang Courtyard in the backyard. The servants are delivering the soil, and they will also deliver stones later." The servant replied.
Qi Wei turned around and looked at Xiao Muting with a frown on his face: "Princess wants to grow medicinal herbs in her own house?"
"Why not? Have you used any of her medicines? Go over and have a look first. If it doesn't work, call some people to help." Xiao Muting rolled her eyes at him, thinking that he was just making a fuss.
When the two of them arrived at Qixiang Pavilion, work was going on in full swing. There was no need to call any more guards. There were already no less than twenty guards, rolling up their sleeves and waving big pickaxes, digging into the ground.
Su Han, on the other hand, tucked her skirt around her waist and tied her sleeves with a rope. She was already planting herbal seedlings in a plowed garden.
Yunlan was carrying a bucket and a ladle in her hand to pour water on the seedlings that had been planted. Yunshi was standing opposite Su Han with a basket of young seedlings so that she could take them at any time.
Xiao Muting chuckled: "You see, this is the life I want. It seems that I have to be busy until the evening again today. Let the chef cook some good dishes and reward them in the evening."