In a private room on the second floor of Tianxiang Tea House, which is across the street from Jingya Yamen, Wu Chao and Xu Mingyi, who were dressed as teenagers, had just finished their breakfast.
Both of them slipped out early in the morning.
But that’s not to say there’s nothing serious to say——
At this time, the meal was finished, the dishes were removed and the tea was replaced. Wu Chao talked about the progress of his men yesterday.
"In the residential area where the Zhan family's mother and daughter now live, someone once accidentally saw this person meeting Zhan Yunjiao. It was near dusk and he deliberately avoided the sight of most people."
While Wu Chao was talking, he took out a piece of drawing paper: "This is the portrait of that person."
He did not hand over the drawing paper directly, but unfolded it on his own, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Xu Mingyi for her to see.
Xu Mingyi looked intently.
The painting on it is obviously that of a young girl. Although her clothes are ordinary, the way she combs her hair makes her look like a maid.
And the more she looked at those eyebrows, the more she thought she had seen them before somewhere.
But maybe it was because it was too ordinary, and she didn't think of a reason for it.
Fortunately, she has Aoi.
Hearing the shouts of his girl, Akui, dressed as a servant, pushed open the door and walked in. He only glanced at the drawing paper and said, "Isn't this Ziyue, the maid of the fourth girl of the Xia family?"
Although she is not the one Miss Xia Si takes out most often, she has seen her before - her good memory is not only reflected in reading books.
Xu Mingyi: "Are you sure you read that correctly?"
"My maid will never admit her mistake." A Kui looked determined.
Xu Mingyi nodded.
Having completed her task, Akui consciously retreated and closed the door again from the outside.
"It seems that it is indeed Xia Xi." Xu Mingyi looked at the portrait and said, "Why don't you give this portrait to Master Ji?"
Although this portrait alone cannot directly prove that Xia Xi is the mastermind, it can be regarded as a progress. With this portrait, with some tricks, Zhan Yunjiao might be able to let go.
And as long as Zhan Yunjiao lets go, the next thing will be easy to handle.
Wu Chao said "hmm" and said, "You make the decision."
He is only responsible for contributing.
Xu Mingyi wanted to fold the drawing paper again.
During the process, I couldn't help but asked casually: "Although it is just a simple portrait, it is also very vivid. It is just based on someone's description and I have never seen it with my own eyes - I don't know who made it."
painting?"
Wu Chao struggled for a while before replying: "...Xiao Qi."
He didn't want to know clearly.
But he suddenly thought of one thing to say——
Xu Mingyi nodded in understanding.
It turns out to be Xiaoqi.
She remembered that Mr. Mo from Xuesheng Tea House once praised Xiao Qi for her talent in painting.
The previous picture of Xia Han's residence seemed to have been written by Xiao Qi.
And she remembered that Xiao Qi's cooking skills were also very good.
Could it be that this is what is called - a cook who cannot paint is not a good secret guard?
Having said that, Xiao Qi has a lot of advantages, and he seems to be very reliable...
Xu Mingyi suddenly thought of what her mother had accidentally mentioned to her two days ago, saying that it was time to pay more attention to the marriage between A-Zhu and A-Kui.
Seeing that she was distracted, the young man opposite felt more and more the need to speak.
"When I was in Ningyang, I saw Xiao Qi and Miss Qiu getting very close. Did I promise Xiao Qi? When the two of them were almost on the same page, I went forward to propose marriage to Divine Doctor Qiu on his behalf."
Xu Mingyi was stunned when he heard this.
She was just about to pull Xiaoqi's piece of meat into her Akui bowl? Why did this house collapse before it was built? And it was the kind of thing where even the bricks and tiles were robbed and thrown away in the original place.
It feels like building a new building on the ground.
And... Xiaoqi and Miss Qiu?
I always feel that these two people are clearly incompatible with each other.
What was the opportunity for them to get "quite close"?
"Is this serious?" She looked at the person in front of her with some suspicion: "Are you mistaken? Are you messing with the rules here?"
Wu Chao glanced at her.
"I can't even see through this."
Xu Mingyi was silent for a moment.
I’m just afraid that he’ll see too clearly——
After all, he has an overactive mind, which she has experienced before - when he feels that you like him? Then even your breathing will be evidence that you like him.
In the same way, who knows if he will apply this imagination to Xiao Qi and Miss Qiu?
only……
While chatting? Why does this person seem to be gradually becoming less happy?
Didn't he start it himself?
At this moment? There was suddenly a burst of chaotic footsteps and voices outside.
"Why did everyone downstairs suddenly leave?"
"What happened?"
“Let’s see who wants to drink tea if there’s a lot of fun!”
"Is there any new excitement here?"
"...Master Ji is trying a case! It's still the case of the Xu family girl the day before yesterday!"
"Why is there still a trial? Didn't everyone plead guilty in court the day before yesterday?"
"He said he changed his confession!"
"Ah... Then I have to go and take a look... Brother Li, wait for me!"
After roughly hearing some keywords, Xu Mingyi and Wu Chao looked at each other, and the two stood up at the same time in a tacit understanding.
Xu Mingyi grabbed the curtain hat on the table, put it on, and walked out, tying the knot quickly with her fingers.
Although her disguise as a man was quite realistic? But after all, she had just appeared in the Beijing Yamen Hall the day before yesterday. You need to know that those who watch the excitement all the year round are most indispensable for a pair of piercing eyes.
When the two of them arrived at the Yamen, the hall was already surrounded by people.
Wu Chao didn't want to push forward, but when he saw Xu Mingyi standing on tiptoe to see, he motioned to Xiao Qi to open the way ahead.
This road is not difficult to drive.
The people in the capital are indeed easy to talk to - Xiao Qi sighed in his heart as he stuffed his half-empty money bag back into his arms.
Mr. Ji in the hall had no time to be jealous of the people? At this time, he frowned tightly and confirmed again: "You mean? The person who instigated you to murder the Xu family girl was Xia Xi, the fourth girl of the Xia family?!
"
Why is he so unlucky!
The case of Xia Han, the second son of the Xia family, was only tried last year? This year, the fourth girl Xia came again?
Did he have a conflict with the Xia family?
For a moment, Ji Dong didn't know which one was more worthy of sympathy, himself or Mr. Xia.
Zhan Yunjiao, who was dressed in prison uniform, was replying with grief and anger on her face: "Sir? I did all this under Xia Xi's instructions! No...it was coercion! She threatened me, if I don't follow her plan
If she doesn't do anything, she won't let my mother and I go!"
As he spoke, he kowtowed heavily with tears in his eyes and said: "The reason why I didn't dare to confess her the day before yesterday was because I was worried that she would take revenge on my mother! But now I understand that I can't hide, and I can only tell the truth."
, in order to force the Xia family to leave a way for my mother to survive in front of everyone!"
At this time, everything was exploding.
Even Xu Mingyi never expected to hear such a straightforward answer from Zhan Yunjiao.
But... can Zhan Yunjiao really be able to make such a confession in such a clever, self-interested and subtle way?
