After a busy night, when I returned to the county office, it was already dawn. The warm rays of the sun quietly shine all over the earth, illuminating the whole world. Xia Cicada looked up at the sky, opened her hands, looked at the sky that was cut by her mischief from between her fingers, and smiled stupidly

I heard a very touching sentence before, "It turns out that the sky is also cracked, and one knife after another seems to have been split by a knife, clear and profound." It is also like a crack in the bottom of people's hearts, clear and profound. In the latter words, Xia Chan silently recited two sentences in his heart,

Murong Ye walked in front of Xia Chan, pushed open the door of the study, and heard the words coming from behind, the corners of his eyebrows were slightly raised. Was she thinking about him? It's been so long, hasn't she forgotten it? A wounded look appeared on his face, but soon, he was covered up by love. Walk into the study with your feet up, walk to the desk and sit down

"You're tired after a busy night. Why don't you go back and rest first, and if you have anything, you can talk about it after you rest. ”

The voice is light, so that people can't hear the emotion. But Xia Chan heard the strangeness in his words. The corners of his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he walked to the table and poured himself a glass of water and took a few sips. walked to the desk, pulled a stool, and sat down face to face with Murong Ye

"No need, if this matter is not investigated, I think you and I can't sleep well."

Hearing this, Murong Ye chuckled, and there was an imperceptible bitterness in his smile, "Don't worry, this holy decree was only given to me by the emperor, and even if you can't catch the murderer at that time, it's none of your business to blame." ”

"Murong Ye, if you have anything to say, just say it, don't look like yin and yang. Yes, you're right, it's your business, it has nothing to do with me, I'm idle and have nothing to do, so I came all the way to block myself. But Murong Ye, you have no conscience, but I can't have no conscience like you. I remember how much you helped me back then. So no matter how unhappy you are this time, I will still stay to help you, as if I have repaid your kindness for so long. Well, you've been busy all night, and you're tired. Let's rest first, I'll go out to find the master. “

After speaking. Xia Cicada got up and was about to walk to the door. Seeing this, Murong Ye sat on the stool, his face extremely ugly. Take a few deep breaths as Xia Cicada's hand pushes towards the doorknob. One gets up. yelled at Xia Chan, "Who wants you to pay it back?" Don't you know what I'm doing all this for? Xia Chan, you are a woman with no conscience. He's been gone for so long, and there's not a single letter, and no news has been passed on to you. But you still can't let him go. Since you love him so much, why did you want to leave him alive and dead in the first place? “

The hand that pushed the door open paused. After being stunned for a moment, after a long time, Xia Chan looked back at Murong Ye, "You are good to me, it's not that I don't understand." It's just that I know better that I'm not your lover. It doesn't matter if it's you or him. The gap between me and you is not the slightest bit. Love and life should be a very pure thing, and I don't want to get complicated because of anything. "You're good, it's just that my sister doesn't like little kids. This is the truth in Xia Chan's heart. But she knew better that she could tell the truth now. So let's talk about some general truths.

"But I ......" Murong Ye wanted to speak and stopped, wanting to refute. But it is clearer that what she said is reasonable. There are some things that he can say now, though. Promises can also be beautiful and dreamy. But he knew better that she was not an ordinary woman who was willing to be with him because of her status. Because if she were, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to confess now, let alone let him miss it.

The glory of the identity point gave him more frustration at this moment. Murong Ye leaned back in his chair decadently and waved his hand, signaling that Xia Cicada could go out. Seeing this, Xia Chan glanced at him. Turned and walked out of the room.

Some things, no matter how much truth there is, are just truths, and only when he truly understands this truth can this matter be regarded as really over.

The pain she experienced was different from his. But I also understand. At this time, it is better to be alone than to be comforted. When he came to the hall, Xia Cicada saw Dabao playing with forestry in the yard. Xia Cicada smiled and walked towards them quickly

"Dabao, forestry, what are you playing? I've heard your laughter from afar. Xia Chan walked to Dabao's side. Take out a handkerchief and wipe the sweat stains on Dabao's forehead. "You have no conscience, the eldest sister didn't come back last night, aren't you worried about the eldest sister?"

Dabao rushed into Xia Chan's arms, hugged her neck and said, "I'm not a little without conscience, I asked Brother Tudou yesterday, and he told Sù Dabao, my sister and Brother Murong went to do something, it's still a very important thing, let me not bother you." That's why I didn't go to my sister. Sister, you see that I am disobedient. ”

Listen to, you're stupid, okay? I really don't know why the master of the academy always praises you for being smart. It's stupid. Whatever others say is what they say. Xia Chan pursed his lips with a dissatisfied expression. However, Dabao had his back to her. So I didn't see the dissatisfaction on Xia Chan's face.

"Sister Xia, Forestry was worried about you yesterday. Are you doing something important? ”

Seeing a warm picture of Xia Cicada and Dabao, Forestry was very envious, hesitated again and again, and stepped forward to speak

Xia Cicada saw Forestry coming, took Forestry Forest's hand, and said softly, "Yes, did Forestry and Dabao be obedient at home yesterday." "Yes, second sister, we have. And I have the same obedience as my younger brother. “

Xia Chan saw Dabao's expression of invitation, nodded his forehead, and said with a smile, "Why are you there, you are the most obedient." “

After arguing with the two little children, Xia Chan went to the front yard of the Yamen to find Master Liu. This Master Liu was left by the previous county magistrate, and it is said that he is upright and upright, and he is very popular with the people in Qingyang County. This is also the reason why Murong Ye was willing to keep him by his side later.

Coming to the room where the master worked in the front yard, Xia Chan walked over and knocked on the door, and soon there was a voice in the house, "Come in." “

Xia Chan pushed the door into the room, and saw Master Liu sitting at the desk, looking tired, thinking that he hadn't slept all night. A few steps forward, Xia Chan looked surprised when he saw stacks of files on the table covering the entire table

"How can there be so many dossiers? What case is Master Liu investigating? ”

Master Liu poured a cup of tea for Xia Chan and brought it over, and saw Xia Chan asking about the file on the table. Putting the teacup on the table, he walked over to it, took a dossier, and sighed

"It's not Mo Qiye's case. The emperor ordered the adults to close the case within seven days, isn't this a clear embarrassment? How could such a big case be solved in seven days. ”

Big? Isn't it just a simple murder case? Seven days is also in the past. Xia Chan looked at Master Liu with a puzzled expression. Seeing Xia Chan's puzzled face, Master Liu explained, "I thought it was just a simple murder case before. As long as the murderer is caught, the case can be closed. And according to the autopsy report, it was a simple murder, so as long as you find out who has had a grudge against Mo Qiye in recent days. Right. But yesterday, I discovered a shocking secret. It turned out that Mo Qiye's family was all killed overnight more than ten years ago. Only Mo Qiye was left. The Mo family's incident was very troublesome back then. But in the end, the government gave Chen the final statement that it was a robbery by bandits. Many people in Jiangnan knew about this at that time, and in addition to the many people who died that night, the Mo family did not miss a single piece of gold, silver and jewelry. So, there is something else going on in this matter. “

I didn't expect this Mo Qiye to have such a teenager?

"But that doesn't mean that these two things are related." Even if the Mo family exterminated more than ten years ago, there is another mystery. But this doesn't mean that Mo Qiye's death is also related to the annihilation incident more than ten years ago. Xia Chan disagreed.

Seeing that Xia Chan didn't believe what he said, Master Liu personally took the file on the table and explained to Xia Chan the basis of his suspicions volume by volume. The more Xia Chan listened, the tighter his brows wrinkled, and a thought flashed in Xia Chan's heart. But this thought flashed in a flash, and before Xia Cicada could see it clearly, it flashed.

Strangely, I always felt that there was one person I had seen there. Xia Chan lowered his head and tried to recall the suspicious people he had seen when he came in, and Master Liu saw Xia Chan's pensive face, and he didn't come forward to disturb him. Walk over to the desk and continue to dig through the case file.

In the study, Murong Ye sat at the desk with a dark face and said coldly

"Go, call Steward Qin over to me."

Seeing that his son-in-law had been with a black face since he came back in the morning, Tudou didn't dare to hesitate. If the fart is upset, go to find Steward Qin's face. After the potato left, Murong Ye sat in the study, picked up the book and read it, and was stunned for a long time without even realizing that the book was taken down. Tudou came back from outside and saw his son-in-law holding the book, looking motionless, and asked suspiciously, "Childe, your book has been taken down." Potato reminded in a real voice

Murong Ye came back to his senses, looked at the book in his hand, and found that the words were indeed upside down. His face was slightly embarrassed, and he coughed twice. looked at the potato unhappily, "Why are you screaming so loudly, you want to scare me to death." “

He had just reminded him softly, and he swore that it was really not loud. But who made the family a son. I'm just a subordinate. Potato looked aggrieved and bowed his head silently.

Seeing this, Murong Ye suddenly felt bored, looked up behind the potato, and asked suspiciously, "What about the Qin family, why haven't you even brought a big living person here after going for so long?" “

Potatoes want to cry without tears. Dare to be angry, but dare not speak: "Steward Qin is sick." I was still in bed when I went. When he heard that Childe wanted to see him, he agreed to let his subordinates carry him over to meet Childe. It's coming, too. ”

"Sick? What disease? Yesterday was not fine, why did you say that you were sick today? Murong Ye asked a few questions in one sentence, and the potato replied without panting

"I don't know the specifics, it's said that someone knocked out in the backyard last night, and someone passed through the backyard this morning to carry the person back to the room. Steward Qin had just woken up when I went. ”

Knocked out? Murong Ye looked thoughtful, and at this time, there was a knock on the door, and Tudou glanced at his son-in-law and looked at the door, "Come in." “

The door was opened from the outside, and several subordinates carried Steward Qin into the study. After stabilizing the sedan chair, the servant bowed and exited the room, Steward Qin sat on the sedan chair and glanced at Murong Ye, and slowly got up with both hands supporting the wooden railings on both sides, "My lord, it was the old man's dereliction of duty, and he accidentally fell into the thief's way last night." Please also punish the adults. ”

"Reprimand? The official really wants to punish you, and because the official trusts you, he has handed over the management of the entire county government to you. But what did you give me in return? Have you ever thought that those people came in last night not to stun you, but to kill someone? Do you still have that life to stand here and make amends to this official? ”

"I'm ......" Steward Qin opened his mouth and closed his mouth again.

"Okay, if you don't have anything to do, you can go back to recuperate first, and during this time, the potato will temporarily take over your stewardship. When you realize your mistakes, when will you be this housekeeper again. After speaking, Murong Ye waved his hand and motioned for Steward Qin to leave. Seeing this, Tudou was about to call for the people outside to come in. Xia Chan rushed into the study at this time

"Murong Ye, quickly find someone to arrest Steward Qin, he is the spy who leaked our whereabouts last night."

As soon as Xia Chan's voice fell, Murong Ye and Tudou looked surprised, and before they could react, they saw Steward Qin jump up. Landing on tiptoe, he jumped briskly behind Xia Chan, and grabbed Xia Chan's throat with his hand

"Don't touch her, or I'll make your life worse than death." Seeing that Steward Qin's hands were tightening tighter and tighter. Murong Ye felt that his heart was about to jump out, and he had never been so scared as he was at this moment.

Xia Chan's intestines will be repentant, hasn't she always thought she is very smart? Obviously, it was not the first time I had seen Steward Qin, and I didn't see it when I entered the door just now. Is that self-inflicted? The intense discomfort in her neck reminded her of her situation. Xia Chan lowered his eyes and looked at the big rough hands, remembering the information recorded in the dossier. His eyes twinked

"Steward Qin, don't get excited. We have something to say slowly. Don't hurt everyone's feelings because of impulsiveness. As far as I know, Murong Ye should be very good to you subordinates, and you have always valued righteousness, so you shouldn't hurt him. ”

"I never wanted to hurt an adult. It will definitely not hurt adults. Speaking of Murong Ye, Steward Qin's affection was extremely excited. The strength in his hand was also much greater, Xia Chan's face turned red, and he coughed violently. Seeing this, Murong Ye looked at Steward Qin and said coldly

"Since you've already said you won't hurt me, then you should let her go quickly. Qin De. Don't let me down with you. ”

"Sir, don't force me, I really didn't mean to. I...... I have my own problems. My lord, please let me go, I promise, as long as I can get out of here safely, I will definitely let Miss Xia go. ”

"No, why should I believe you. I command you, now, immediately. Immediately, release the person to me, or ...... Qin De, you have been with me for so long. You've seen my methods, too. Don't push me up. For the sake of you having a fight with me, I won't pursue this matter today, let her go, and you can leave. ”

Qin De can also be regarded as an old man in the yamen, before Murong Ye took office, he was only the most inconspicuous subordinate in the yamen. After Murong Ye took office. Once, the previous housekeeper wronged him for stealing things from the house, and just when he was beaten to death, Murong Ye appeared to restore his innocence. And the butler was also betrayed for the crime of abusing power for personal gain. After that, Murong Ye saw that Qin Huai was not only tactful, but also very good at doing things, so he personally promoted him to be the housekeeper in the house. And Qin Huai did not disappoint him, since Qin Huai became a housekeeper, he handled all the big and small things in the house in an orderly manner.

Thinking of the past, Murong Ye sighed. Qin De was also full of sentimentality, but now, there is no room for return. Qin De himself knows this truth. Looking at Murong Ye, his eyes flashed with guilt and apology

"My lord, it was Qin De who lived up to your high expectations. If there is an afterlife, Qin De is willing to meet adults again. In the next life, be a cow and a horse to repay the kindness of the adults to Qin Huai. Take care, adults. “

Qin De didn't know why, he suddenly said such a thing, and after that, he took out a dagger from his sleeve with his left hand and stabbed it at his chest, Murong Ye saw this, and hurriedly rushed forward, pulled Xia Cicada over, and brought the person into his arms, "Are you okay?" There's no discomfort there. Murong Ye looked worried, but he didn't want to let go of her at all, at this time, all his anxiety and panic disappeared without a trace at the moment when he hugged her tightly. At this time, he was also more sure that he was not impulsive or simply liking her, but a deep love that had risen to the heart and entered the blood and bones. It's a love that can't breathe just when you think that she will leave, that she will be hurt, and that she can't breathe.

After experiencing a life and death, Xia Chan was also a little frightened, and when he came back to his senses and saw Steward Qin on the ground, Xia Chan hurriedly pushed Murong Ye away and rushed to Steward Qin, "Steward Qin, I know that Mo Qiye was not killed by you, and I also believe that you will not hurt Murong, but if you will not hurt him, it does not mean that others will not." There was still you before, and you could still stop some, but after you left, he was really drenched. I know you know exactly who did it. It's okay for you to sue me. “

Qin De opened his eyes with difficulty, looked at Xia Chan and then at Murong Ye, shook his head apologetically, raised his arm, and hooked his hand at Murong Ye. Murong Ye squatted down and helped Steward Qin up, and his cold voice instantly remembered

"If you don't want to say it, don't say it. I believe in myself, no matter who is behind it, I promise you that I will avenge you. You can go with confidence. ”

"My lord, I'm ......" Qin De nodded with a relieved face, and finally was still not at ease, and said with difficulty, "Be careful, be careful of your ......"

Qin De didn't finish his words and lost his breath, and when Xia Chan saw this, he shed tears sadly. No matter what happened before, at this moment, Xia Cicada didn't want to admit that Steward Qin was a bad person. Wiping away his tears and standing up, Xia Chan walked towards Murong Ye, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted, "People can't be resurrected after death, so you better mourn and change." The sadness in Murong Ye's eyes, although he hid it well, Xia Chan still found out for the first time. However, if it were her, it would probably be more sad than Murong Ye now. After all, it is someone who is trusted by his side. also used to treat him sincerely. And now he's gone. "I'm not sad, I'm just thinking, what do they want to do after this series of things?" Murong Ye frowned, "By the way, when you came in just now, you said that Steward Qin was the one who betrayed our whereabouts yesterday, how did you know about this." “

I finally remembered to ask about it. Xia Chan pursed her lips, she didn't want to be sloppy. Walked to the side, sat down and said, "It's Master Liu." Didn't I tell you when I left from you just now that I was going to go to Master Liu to discuss Mo Qiye's case? By the time I found Master Liu, there was a large pile of dossiers on Master Liu's desk. Originally, I looked puzzled, but after Master Liu explained to me, I realized that Steward Qin was the son of one of the murderers in the list of murderers announced by the government after the Mo family's extermination case. In fact, if it were only this incident, it would not be the situation it is today. Steward Qin's father was the famous bandit back then. The emperor failed to capture him several times, but not long after the Mo family was destroyed, the father of the Qin housekeeper was betrayed by his brother and arrested by the government. This was originally a good thing, but in order to save trouble and couldn't stop the pressure from above, the government put the Mo family's guilt on Steward Qin's father. Later, Steward Qin's father was executed by the emperor's son. At that time, Mo Qiye was only a teenager, young and frivolous, and listened to the instigation of the gangsters, thinking that the government was partial to the Qin family, so he went to Mobei to kill the only three surviving three people of the Qin family in the catastrophe that year. One of them was Steward Qin. At that time, Steward Qin was seriously injured, but not enough to be fatal, and later died and was saved by a traveling barefoot doctor. After going around for more than ten years, I thought that everyone had forgotten about jì. Mo Qiye became the head of one of the two peers in Jiangnan. Qin De also became the housekeeper of the government. It was supposed to be a happy thing for everyone. But ......" Xia Chan sighed and continued, "Judging from the knife wounds on Mo Qiye's body, Mo Qiye was not killed by Steward Qin. But I guess this matter must have something to do with Steward Qin. In addition, I am sure that the person who reported the news last night was Steward Qin. Because I saw him in the backyard when we left. At that time, I was still curious, why did Steward Qin appear in the backyard, and it would be okay if he appeared, but he still avoided us. I didn't think it at the time, but after listening to Master Liu's words just now, I instantly figured out this question. (To be continued.) )