He Qingxiao looked at the girl who was seriously seeking the answer and raised her lips: "Miss Kou insists on knowing the answer. Are you really not afraid of being jailed?"
Anyone else would be happy to pretend to be confused.
Xin You lowered his eyes and stared at the cup of tea in front of him: "Master He didn't make things difficult for me when I treated Master He like that before."
She knew that He Qingxiao was not here to arrest her this time, so she took the opportunity to ask.
Thinking about it this way, her behavior is a bit...extreme?
Xin You later realized that her face felt a little hot.
He Qingxiao suddenly felt that the girl who had always been calm and calm in front of him had changed. He couldn't tell what the change was, but it made him feel more comfortable than the tense days before.
"It's because-" He paused for a moment. He wanted to give a high-sounding reason, but when he met those clear eyes, he said his true thoughts, "Private cases are under the jurisdiction of the Tianfu and the Ministry of Justice. Most of the Jinlin Guards are ordered by the emperor to investigate cases, and they can find reasons to intervene or turn a blind eye. Personally, I have no interest in arresting Miss Kou and sending her to prison."
After hearing this, Xin You tightened the tea cup in her hand, raised her eyes and looked at He Qingxiao: "Zhou Tong's death has nothing to do with me."
Although Miao Susu was prepared to kill Zhou Tong because of her reminder, in the end Zhou Tong died because of his greed and cruelty.
This answer surprised He Qingxiao, but the magnanimity in the girl's eyes didn't seem to be fake, and there was a smile in his eyes that he didn't even notice.
"Then wait patiently, Miss Kou. If there is any situation regarding your father's affairs back then, I will inform you."
Xin You picked up the teapot and refilled the tea cup in front of He Qingxiao: "Thank you, Mr. He."
This misunderstanding did not expose her and her mother, and it also allowed them to find out whether Kou Qingqing's father died in an accident, which was the best of both worlds.
He Qingxiao picked up the tea cup and took a few sips, then put the cup down: "Then I won't disturb Miss Kou."
Xin You stood up and said, "I'll send you my congratulations."
He Qingxiao did not refuse, letting Xin You send him out of the corner door and said goodbye.
Then Xinyou watched Master He walk into the bookstore.
Xin You stood quietly at the corner door for a moment, then turned and returned to the east courtyard.
Xiaolian is cleaning up the stone table.
The autumn sun was shining brightly, and the stone tables and benches that had been tidied up were clean, and there was no trace of anyone having a conversation here just now.
Xin You sat down and asked Xiao Lian to sit down too.
"Xiao Lian, I didn't ask carefully before. Miss Kou's father accidentally fell into the water on the way to transfer. Where was he transferred to?"
Although Xiaolian didn't understand why Xinyou asked this, she immediately replied: "I heard from Madam that our master is being transferred to Wanyang."
Sure enough, it was Wanyang.
No wonder Lord He, who is the envoy of Jinlin Guard Town, turned into a ditch in his investigation.
But Xin You didn't plan to say anything. If Master He's investigation revealed that there was something fishy about the death of Kou Qingqing's father, it would be her reward for Miss Kou.
The further she goes on the thorny road of revenge, the more she realizes how much protection Kou Qingqing's identity has given her.
"It's okay, go and get "The Peony" for me."
Xiaolian responded and quickly brought out a copy of "The Peony", which was a clean reprint of "The Peony" by the bookstore.
Xin You laid the book flat on the stone table and read it slowly while bathing in the autumn sun.
When He Qingxiao returned to the Yamen, his subordinates had new information to report.
Zhou Tong went to Guchangbo Mansion.
Although it was only found that he had been there once, it is a bit strange that Zhou Tong's identity has an intersection with the Guchangbo Mansion.
He Qingxiao thought about the newly obtained information and thought: "Check what happened in Guchangbo Mansion in April. Pay special attention to whether anyone has been out of the capital, and be careful not to alarm the other party."
Zhou Tong is a member of Jinlin Guard, and no one will care about him even if he gets to the bottom of things, but Gu Changbo is not an ordinary nobleman. Gu Changbo's sister is a concubine who is in charge of the harem, and his nephew is Prince Qing. One is actually a queen, and the other is the heir apparent to many people.
When he went to investigate the Changbo Mansion, he would get burned if he was not careful.
"It can be slower and not too many people involved in the investigation."
Of course, Jin Linwei is not a monolithic person, and there are many people who can't stand his palm seal, Beizhen Fusi. Everyone knew that the minister who sat in his position must be the emperor's confidant, but in fact, until now, he still couldn't figure out the emperor's intention for such an arrangement.
As night fell, He Qingxiao returned to Changlehou Mansion.
The Changle Marquis Mansion occupies a large area, larger than most of the Marquis Mansion, and the buildings are even more gorgeous and magnificent, with crowds of slaves and maids. He Qingxiao walked inside, saluting and saying hello all the way.
He nodded with a slight smile on his lips, but there was no wave in his eyes until a woman appeared.
The woman has reached middle age, but she can still see the beauty of her youth.
"The Marquis hasn't had dinner yet, has he? This servant has made shepherd's purse wontons. Do you want to cook a bowl for the Marquis?"
The smile on He Qingxiao's lips became real: "Thank you Aunt Gui."
Not long after, a bowl of steaming hot wontons was placed on the table.
The wonton fillings are large and thin, floating in a bowl sprinkled with green onion and red chili oil. There is a plate of balsamic vinegar and a plate of cold shredded chicken on the side.
He Qingxiao didn't like spicy food very much, but she loved it. After taking a sip of the soup, Ruyu's cheeks turned a little red.
When the woman saw it, she couldn't help but said, "Master Hou, it's better to eat less spicy food. It hurts your stomach."
"I know." He Qingxiao responded with a smile and started eating.
The woman watched silently and sighed inwardly.
This huge Marquis Mansion seems to be full of flowers, but who knows how difficult it will be for the Marquis.
The magnificent house was given by the emperor and had to be taken care of. Groups of servants were also given by the emperor one after another and had to be maintained. There is money everywhere, but the Marquis has no benefits other than his annual salary. After becoming the envoy of Jinlin Guard Town, he is not like people who think he will make a lot of money.
The dignified prince may not even be able to afford a wife.
Sometimes the woman couldn't help but secretly wonder if this was the emperor's purpose.
The Marquis was unable to find a wife, so the bloodline of his sworn brother who once competed with the current emperor was cut off, and there was no future trouble.
Sin, sin, she, a little slave, shouldn't have such rebellious thoughts.
But--
The woman looked at the young man devouring the food with pity, but couldn't help but think: If the Queen was still here, the Marquis would not have such a difficult life.
She was originally a close relative of the empress. The empress took pity on the infant Marquis and sent her to take care of this poor child without a father or mother.
Soon the prince grew up, but the empress had been missing for more than ten years.
Empress...are you still alive?
"Aunt Gui——"
The woman suddenly came to her senses: "Master Hou, what's wrong?"
The young man under the lamp was as clear as jade, his brows relaxed: "I said the shepherd's purse wontons are delicious. What is Aunt Gui thinking? Is she worried?"
"No, no." The woman denied subconsciously. Looking at the handsome young man who was even prettier than the woman, she changed her words, "I have something on my mind."
He Qingxiao looked like she was listening carefully.
"Master Marquis has reached the age of marrying. Is there a girl you like?"
The relationship between Gu Changbo and Concubine Shu was written incorrectly before, but now it has been corrected.
(End of chapter)
