After he left, Peng Shuang also started to say: "This corrupt official, what is he doing here?"
Liu Yuzhi said: "In this situation, coupled with the fact that Fan Shenping was beheaded before, Guo Qian may take some action."
Xiao Yuandao: "No matter what he thinks in his heart, after all, he is the governor of Qin and has deep roots. We can come to him openly next, but you must be more careful."
"What do you mean, sir..." Liu Changqing asked in a solemn voice.
"Just in case."
Xiao Yuan glanced at the two of them: "Especially Master Liu, Master Liu, and Peng Shuang, please deploy more soldiers from the army to protect their safety."
"Understood." Peng Shuang responded.
"That's the end of today's discussion. You can all perform your duties."
"Yes, I will retire." Everyone stood up and saluted.
When everyone left, Xiao Yuan raised his hand again: "Ye Cheng stays for a moment."
"Oh." The latter responded, turned around, clasped his fists and asked, "What else do you have to say, sir?"
Xiao Yuan looked at him first, and then said: "In my opinion, Wuwei Mansion is temporarily under your control."
"This..." Perhaps because he didn't expect it, Ye Cheng didn't react.
"What? Not willing?" Xiao Yuan gave him a funny look.
Ye Cheng said: "My lord, it's not that the general is unwilling, it's just that the general has followed you, fought all the way, and is used to it in the military career."
"Although the Wuwei Mansion is not an army, it is still an important position. I have said that when the mess in Qinzhou is cleared up, all the personnel in the Wuwei Mansion will be in the regular establishment."
As he spoke, he pointed at Ye Cheng and said, "You kid, don't be a good boy even if you get a fat job."
"Hehe." Hearing this, Ye Cheng scratched his head and smiled, a little embarrassed and said: "I'm just afraid that I will let you down after all your hard work."
"Okay, let's settle it for now. I believe you can do the job." Xiao Yuan said directly.
"Well, since my lord has the order, don't do anything to your heart's content!" Ye Cheng also straightened his body.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan waved his hand slightly.
The latter understood, bowed and left.
On the other side, Guo Qian's face had been gloomy since he left the Prefect's Mansion.
After he returned to his mansion, Qinzhou Lord Bo had been waiting here for a long time.
Seeing Guo Qian, Zhu Bo hurriedly greeted him and asked, "How is the situation?"
"We were careless." Guo Qian said with a cold face: "His speed was too fast. Not only did he kill Shen Ping and He Gui, but now Su Yi is following his lead, and Qinzhou's military power has been taken away."
"Oops!" Zhu Bo heard this and regretted it: "I have said before that we should get rid of that unstable guy Su Yi earlier, but now is the best time."
"What do you know?" Guo Qian glared at him and said irritably: "Su Yi has been in the army for many years. It was not easy to touch him before."
"Then... what should we do now?" Zhu Bo's tone was full of anxiety.
He was anxious, but Guo Qian was even more annoyed than him. With his brows furrowed, he said gloomily: "Not only that, Liu Changqing was also released. From this point of view, he was just acting during the previous banquet. Deliberately confusing us."
"Then, why don't we take the initiative to show our kindness?" the host asked tentatively.
"It's useless." Guo Qian said directly: "Today's state capital meeting, I, the chief historian, am not qualified to participate. What does this mean, you still don't understand?"
"How about striking first?" Zhu Bo's face turned sinister.
Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Guo Qian's eyes, and he said coldly: "You can make plans, but don't act rashly. Assassinating the prefect is a crime of nine deaths. To put it more seriously, it is conspiracy. Don't take action unless it is absolutely necessary." But it’s okay to be prepared for a rainy day, and don’t forget that county officials all listen to us.”
"I understand, I understand." Master Bo nodded repeatedly.
At the same time, Fengyang County in Qin.
A murder occurred in Cai Mansion.
The Cai family is a large family in the local area. According to preliminary reports, it is said that the young lady of the Cai family committed suicide by hanging from a beam.
At the moment, Qi Ying is leading several county officers and soldiers to survey the scene.
He is about twenty years old, and he is very capable. In Fengyang County, he also wants to punish the murderers and ensure the peace of the place. However, in the corrupt officialdom, he has the ability but no connections, and he has many hands. I had no money, so I never got promoted.
After the case happened, Mr. Cai couldn't avoid going out. The young master of the Cai family also said that he was too sad and didn't want to see people.
On the beam, there was a hemp rope hanging the body of a woman.
After several officers and soldiers came in, they also frowned, while Qi Ying touched his nose with his fingers, and then began to scan the scene.
His eyes were very sharp, and after looking around, he also focused on the woman who committed suicide.
At this time, some of the officers and soldiers who followed him began to say: "Brother Qi, the Cai family has said that this woman hanged herself. There is nothing to investigate in this case, so let's go."
"It's about human life, how can we make a hasty conclusion?" Qi Ying said, then raised his head towards the woman's body: "Put her down first."
"Here, Brother Qi." The officers and soldiers were a little unhappy.
"Huh?" Qi Ying frowned.
"Okay." He was the leader. The officers and soldiers had no choice but to have two people step forward and move the woman down from the beam.
After the body was placed on the ground, Qi Ying half-crouched on the ground, first took a general glance, then held the woman's chin, raised her head slightly, and observed the marks on her neck...
After some investigation, he also turned to look at the housekeeper of the Cai Mansion who led him over, and asked: "Butler, you said before that your young master and young lady have always been very affectionate?"
"Of course." The butler said without hesitation.
"Yes." Qi Ying nodded first, then ignored him and started to touch here and there in the room.
Not long after, he found fragments on the ground that had not been cleaned up. They were left behind when the tea cup was smashed. Although it was a very small piece, Qi Ying was still moved.
He didn't say anything, but continued to study. After touching the table and chairs with his hands, he squinted slightly: there were signs of fighting.
Thinking of this, he glanced at the housekeeper again and asked casually: "How long have you been married, Madam?"
"It's been more than a year," the steward replied.
"Have you always been on good terms with your young master during this period?"
"Yes."
"You said before that your young lady was always at home before something happened?"
"Yes, always at home."
"you sure?"
"I'm sure." The butler vowed.
"You're lying!" But upon hearing this, Qi Ying sneered, pinched the small piece of dirt between his fingers and said, "Then what is this?"
