After everyone went, Qi Mutian saw that Qiu Yinming was still standing on his own, stepped forward, handed a handkerchief, and comforted: "Chengxian, the matter has come to this, let's go back quickly and discuss it well." Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info" Qiu Yinming silently took the handkerchief, wiped the blood off his hand, and raised his hand to wipe his face, but stared at the blood on the handkerchief for a long time, it was all the blood returned by Hengyu. He crumpled the handkerchief, tucked it into his clothes, exhaled, and said, "Okay." ”

In the afternoon, in the front yard of the official post, the governor's entourage and officials were in a mess. Not long ago, the governor rushed into the door with a blue face, covered with bloodstains, and frightened everyone to come closer, retreating silently on both sides, only watching him stride backwards without anyone else, and there was an old man beside him. After a moment of silence, there was a sudden commotion, and everyone was gossiping, not knowing what to do, and then someone went out to inquire about the truth. It didn't take long to get the exact news, and they were shocked and at a loss. At this time, the atmosphere in the back hall was almost gloomy.

Steward Chai took a few deep breaths and tried to calm down, but he still couldn't help the cold sweat that kept breaking out on his forehead and palms, and carefully served a few cups of tea to everyone, and stood aside with his head down, watching Qiu Yinming quickly sort out a few documents on the desk. Not long ago, Qiu Yinming had sorted out all the things he had seen and heard along the way and the documents he had exchanged with officials at all levels, and urgently added a letter to explain the situation, and handed it over to Cao Xin, asking him to return to Beijing immediately and hand it over to Fan Ying. After Cao Xin and the four lieutenants left, the rest of the people gathered in the study.

Qiao San couldn't sit still, stood up and sat down several times, and seeing that no one spoke, he couldn't help but say, "It's a big deal, my lord, you can go with us." The imperial court, they can't take us. ”

Chen Baisheng glanced at him and said, "Third brother, you brainless, can you say a few words." ”

Qi Mutian said: "Okay." Brother Joe has a point. Chengxian, you don't have a net worth to worry about, and it's too late to leave now. If you return to Beijing with a crime, life and death are unpredictable! ”

Qiu Yinming still bowed his head and remained silent. Seeing this, Steward Chai also persuaded: "My lord, I know you are unwilling. But life matters, I can't gamble this time. ”

After sorting out the document scroll in his hand, Qiu Yinming walked up to Qi Mutian, presented it with both hands, and said, "Sir, this is Ye Bozhen's confession, please keep it for me, and if it is necessary in the future, you can hand it over to Fan Ying to deal with." Also, the map of the rudder secret room drawn by Sun Yuan, the second master of the Qingliu Society. There may be evidence of Zhang Tianyi's bribery of officials. If I have the chance, please go and investigate it on my behalf. There's not much time, so let's go. ”

Qi Mutian took it with some hesitation and said, "You have to think about it again." Come with me, and the West Sea Alliance will keep you safe. ”

Qiu Yinming shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness." I've got a plan. Everything must have a beginning and an end, since I have done it, no matter what the result is, I must always do it to the end and have an explanation. If you leave like this, it will really become a fear of crime and absconding, and you will not fall into the hands of a traitor. If you go back to Beijing and go to court, you can also show the bad deeds of these corrupt officials to the imperial court, and there may not be no room for return. He added: "Brother Chen, Brother Qiao, if you follow Mr. Qi, you will have a future in the future, don't worry." He turned back to Steward Chai and said, "Old Chai, I have been with me for all these years, and I have wronged you." They will escort you back to the capital, and then quickly pack up and go back to the countryside to hide. My horses need to be taken care of by you. ”

Chai Ban sighed: "My lord, where are you talking about this?" ”

After finishing properly, everyone did not dare to delay, immediately got up, and left through the back door. Qiu Yinming sent everyone to the door, and the black horse seemed to understand that a long time was coming, and kept rubbing on his shoulder. Qiu Yinming gently touched its mane and said, "I'll pick you up when I get out." While handing the reins to Chaiban's hands.

Qi Mutian said: "Don't worry. I will bring someone to Beijing to protect you secretly. ”

"Sir, there's something I've always wanted to ask you." After the others took a few steps ahead, Qiu Yinming asked in a low voice, "What is the relationship between you and my parents?" Why do you keep taking care of me like this? ”

Qi Mutian was silent for a moment, and said, "After this matter is over, I will tell you in detail." Take care. Jiang Xing, and said: "I will inform you as soon as possible of Xiaoyu's situation." She has a lot of skills and hopes to make it through. Alas. ”

As expected, not long after everyone left, the front came to report that a group of soldiers outside had blocked the front and back of the official post, and they all commanded Wang Bing, the same knowledge, and Yan Zhongmin, the deputy envoy of the inspection, to sit in the main hall. Qiu Yinming calmed down, changed into his official uniform unhurriedly, and thought in his heart, these two people came so quickly, it must have been instructed by Li Ju in advance, and now at this moment, they can only take one step at a time. So he cleared his thoughts and went to the front hall.

The two had known each other at Wang Fuquan's birthday banquet a few days ago, but they had never expected such a meeting at this moment. Wang Bing is a martial artist and is not good at words, after the three of them saw each other, Yan Zhongmin looked solemn and explained his intention straight to the point. After the count, a total of 125 people were killed, and more than 300 were injured. The general who died under Qiu Yinming's knife was a hundred households surnamed Yuan, and his family had filed a complaint with the Jingzhou Mansion. Yan Zhongmin also said that he and Wang Bingzheng happened to be inspecting Jingzhou, and they were shocked to hear about this matter, because the case was serious, and they did not dare to slack off, and they had written to the imperial court. And because of the conclusive evidence, although there was no approval from the superiors, he had to block the governor's apartment and temporarily ban him from it, waiting for a reply from the imperial court.

Qiu Yin knew the reason, but he didn't want to say more, and after the handover with the two, he went back to the back hall to meditate. Several times a retinue came in to inform him of the movements outside, but he did not respond. Seeing that he was absent-minded, the crowd only said that he was depressed by the crime, so they stopped bothering.

After sunset, the autumn coolness gradually invaded, the court steps were exposed, a few gusts of wind passed, I don't know when it rained, there was a sound of rain, and it was even more lonely in the courtyard. Looking at the four walls empty, there is nothing on the desk, and there is no longer the familiar figure of the firewood butler outside the door, only a lone lamp, so quiet that it seems to be able to hear the beating sound of the fire. The documents of the imperial court should come down soon, and I am afraid that it will inevitably be reviewed by the three divisions. What I saw and heard on this patrol was unimaginable if I hadn't experienced it myself, and it was worth it. The only regret is that I didn't have time to find the account book of the Clear Stream Society. If you get that evidence, you can reason directly from the court. And now, he is not at all sure how to fight on the basis of reason. In just one day, there was such a great change, how could it not catch people off guard. But at this moment, even the life-threatening prison disaster could not arouse his vigilance, and he kept rubbing the blood-stained handkerchief in his hand, and a strange fear crept into his heart, tightening it tighter and tighter.

Everything is one after another and not much to say, in a blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival in August has passed.

In the past two days, a sensational and major case has been hotly discussed in the city of Beijing. The governor sent to the political secretary of Huguangbu a month ago colluded with the powerful in the rivers and lakes in office, openly fought with the officials and soldiers, and was strong and killed. Speaking of this governor, it is the former detective flower, the political performance in a few years is very good, even promoted several levels, the official to the Imperial History of the Imperial Palace, not long ago and the Marquis of Wuqing Marquis Mansion engaged in-law, the future is immeasurable. How could a person who is about to soar to prominence do such a ridiculous thing!

On this day, on Qipan Street, the Changle Lou restaurant at the lively intersection was full of diners. Qi Mutian and Chen Baisheng were going to the city to find out the news. At the beginning of August, the secretary went to Jingzhou, and Qiu Yinming temporarily dismissed his post and was immediately deported to Beijing. Qi Mutian and his entourage secretly followed, seeing that there was nothing to do all the way, they were a little relieved, and after arriving in the capital, they first escorted Steward Chai back to the countryside, and asked Qiao San to take Chen Xiaoyu to live in Chai Ban's house temporarily.

At this time, many of the diners in the restaurant were talking about the governor's murder. Two days ago, when Qiu Yinming was escorted into the city, it really attracted hundreds of people to watch, and soon, all kinds of hearsay and gossip spread in the streets and alleys. Chen Baisheng frowned, listening to the people at the next table talking.

"Eh, do you know, that Qiu Yushi was different from others when he was in the capital." Speaking with a straight accent, the appearance of a businessman. "I have long heard that he is skilled in bowing and horses, and more than once he has been seen hunting with Fan Commander of the Jinyi Guard. Also, his family is also special, I heard that there are no parents and relatives, no people in Jinshi and the first, no wives and concubines, and few servants. No wonder. ”

"No wonder such a thing is committed. Perhaps, it was originally a mixed family. ”

"Can those who mix rivers and lakes be admitted to the Jinshi?"

"Don't say it, there are really strange people and strange things in the world." A person at the table behind him turned around and said, "My aunt's cousin's neighbor is on an errand in the yamen. A brother who was doing chores in the Criminal Department heard from the errand officer who escorted the governor back to Beijing that the encirclement and suppression of thieves in Jingzhou City was a big scene! Many of the good deeds around him gathered around him. The man was very proud, and said in a colorful voice: "Thousands of officers and soldiers were killed by thieves and robbers, and there was no armor left. There is also a woman in the thief who makes a spear, which is so powerful that killing people is like mowing grass......"

A group of people talked wildly, Qi Mutian took a sip of tea and whispered, "Let's find a way to visit Fan Ying's mansion tonight." This matter has caused such a big stir, and the court does not know how it will be judged. I'm afraid of Jingzhou, and those officials in Wuchang are already doing tricks. After seeing Fan Ying, maybe I can go to prison to have a look. ”

Chen Baisheng nodded and said, "Mr. is right. Alas, it's a pity that we couldn't get in there, and we don't know if the ledger is there. If you get it, Lord Qiu's lawsuit will be saved. ”

It turned out that the day after bidding farewell to Qiu Yinming, Qi Mutian, Chen and Qiao sneaked back to the headquarters of the Qingliuhui together, wanting to increase the investigation. Who knows, the government sent a large number of officials and soldiers to surround it, nominally to prevent thieves from harassing it again, but if you think about it, Zhang Tianyi must have borrowed the name of Li Ju to protect his own territory. For more than ten days, I didn't find a chance to go in. Seeing that Qiu Yinming was about to be escorted back to Beijing, he put the matter aside and did not mention it along the way.