In the middle of the morning, at about eight o'clock, the four gates of Qingzhou City were officially opened, and the small traders and farmers who had been waiting around the city gate for a long time flocked into the city and started a new day of busyness.

And with the opening of the city gate, the news about Kong Weibin's killing is also spreading more and more widely, and the exclamations of the people are everywhere.

At this time, Zhao Zengjin also brought the most important information: "The two nephews of the ghost master had already left as early as yesterday morning. ’

And the Qingzhou Mansion seems to have a lot of respect for Xu Changqing, but when it comes to the case itself, it is impossible for them to let Xu Changqing really intervene.

This made Zhu Youdi's face a little gloomy, and he slapped the teacup on the table.

Xu Changqing was very relaxed, and said with a smile: "Lord Wang, there is no need to be angry. It's also a good thing for the yamen to do this, after all, I have suspicions, so let's avoid suspicion. ”

Seeing Xu Changqing's appearance of being as calm as a mountain and sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, Zhu Youdi was also a little speechless for a while.

He has lived for half his life, and he is not as good as Xu Changqing, a young man's qi cultivation kung fu.

This also made Zhu Youdi more and more appreciative of Xu Changqing.

But Xu Changqing is not in a hurry, he can't sit still like this, go out and order his followers, and stare at the yamen, at least if there is any unfavorable news, they can know it as soon as possible.

……

Something like this happened suddenly, and Xu Changqing and Yishui's outing and hunting plan must have come to naught.

Although the Kong family and the yamen of Qingzhou Mansion did not deliberately restrict Xu Changqing's freedom, Xu Changqing never left, and always drank tea calmly here, which also gradually changed the direction of the wind in the surrounding crowd.

If this thing was really done by Xu Changqing, how could he be so calm and stay here all the time?

It must be known that Xu Changqing has dozens of personal soldiers around him, and the troops here have all been transferred.

Moreover, at this time, many confessions from the Fulai Inn also showed that Xu Changqing and the others did not go out at all last night.

Time flew by, and soon it was afternoon.

At this time, the Qingzhou Mansion Yamen had done a lot of work under the supervision of all parties, but the results were very small.

It can't be said that it is very small, to a large extent, the evidence for Xu Changqing to wash away this grievance is almost enough.

But this thing is amazing after all.

If the Qingzhou Mansion Yamen can't solve the case, it will fall into a terrifying passive state, and even the prefect, Tongzhi and others will be questioned.

This made them all a little anxious and wanted to get an answer before it got dark.

Just when everyone in Qingzhou Mansion was a little red-eyed, in an inconspicuous house just across the street from the Confucian family's courtyard, two people were drinking hot wine by the brazier in the room.

"Third brother, the city gate has been open for most of the day, and the city gate is about to close, let's really not let those two people go? Shall we not go too? ”

He spoke as a stout young man, with a meaty face, but in a way that was somewhat inconsistent with his appearance, his personality was noticeably weak.

The third brother opposite him is a delicate young man, one or two years older than the third brother, who looks harmless to humans and animals, but his eyes are sometimes cold, and he looks like an old god is in control and in control.

If Xu Changqing was here, he would definitely be able to recognize them at a glance, these two people were the two most mysterious people who participated in the ceremony of Yishui Girl's exit from the pavilion before.

The third brother took a sip of wine: "The people in the yamen are not stupid, now, they must be guarding the city gate." Although the two pickles didn't leave any tricks, there was no guarantee that they would happen. What if we are caught by the Yamen's people? Xiao Qi, endure the character. ”

"This ......"

Xiao Qi was speechless, his heart was full of irritability and fear, "Third brother, this matter, if this thing is known by the godfather when I go back, will it be ......?"

"Godfather?"

As soon as he heard Xiao Qi's words, the third brother's face suddenly turned hideous, and he said coldly: "Xu Changqing, this thief must die!" Xiao Qi, do you know how many of our people he killed in Qijiawa? If Xu Changqing doesn't die, he will definitely find us! Do you also want to be cut off by that Xu Changqing, so that people can admire? ”

"But ......"

"No, but!"

The third brother glared at Xiao Qi angrily, but soon, he became extremely soft, "Xiao Qi, don't worry, Godfather will never blame us for this matter." Only we will be commended. Put your heart in your stomach, the sky is falling, and the third brother will help you carry it. ”

"This, well......"

……

The time quickly came to evening.

Not surprisingly, the Qingzhou Mansion Yamen still found nothing, the murderer's actions were too clean, simply decisive, he was definitely a veteran in the old hand, and he didn't leave a trace at all.

Confucius Palace.

At this level, it was not easy for them to leave Xu Changqing, Zhu Youdi, and Yishui Girl here, so they could only cheekily ask Xu Changqing and his party to leave.

Zhu Youdi originally wanted to make it difficult for them, but Xu Changqing quickly agreed to them and returned to the Fulai Inn.

The girl was not at ease, so she simply returned to the Fulai Inn with Xu Changqing.

As the night deepened, fine snow flakes began to fall in the sky again, which undoubtedly made the investigation of the case more difficult.

In the inconspicuous courtyard before, seeing that the lights had been turned off in the third brother's room, it seemed that he was asleep, Xiao Qi hurriedly got up, and carefully came to a large vat in the backyard, and then, after groping a few times, he touched the entrance on the water tank.

Soon, the tank turned a few times, revealing the swarthy hole underneath.

Xiao Qi carefully looked around and found that there was no one around, so he carefully entered inside, and the water tank was immediately closed.

But what Xiao Qi didn't notice was that just a moment after he entered the cave, there was a cold sneer in the darkness not far away.

Soon, a figure quickly turned the vat and followed behind Xiao Qi.

In the underground fortifications, there is actually a courtyard next door.

However, Xiao Qi had just walked to the ground of the courtyard next door, and was about to go up, when he suddenly saw through the light of the torches that the two people who did it yesterday were lying on the ground in a strange posture.

Xiao Qi hurriedly went over to check, and his pupils suddenly shrank.

These two people have been dead for a long time, and the black blood between their mouths and noses is coagulated, and they died of poisoning!

Mu Ran, Xiao Qi suddenly felt the wind behind him, he just wanted to pull out the saber on his waist, turned around to check the situation, and his pupils suddenly dilated again.

"Poof!"

In the next moment, a sharp blade had pierced through his waist, and at the same time, a hand covered his mouth.

A familiar voice came from his ear, and he smiled a little hideously: "Xiao Qi, in the next life, be an understanding person." This line is not for you. ”

Xiao Qi turned around in great pain, wanting to say something, but he didn't have the strength anymore......

……

In the blink of an eye, three days have passed since Kong Weibin was killed, and it has reached the twentieth day of the lunar month, and it will be Xiao Nian in a few days.

The yamen of Qingzhou Mansion has almost dug three feet into the ground, but it still can't find a way to do it.

Although Xu Changqing's suspicion has not been completely clarified at this time, the wind direction is no longer as unfavorable as before.

And in the past few days, the relationship between Xu Changqing and Miss Yishui has also gone further, and they have become familiar with each other.

At this point, the matter was basically clear, it was impossible for the Qingzhou Mansion to solve this case, and Xu Changqing also decided to have a good talk with Kong Yinzhi.

That night, under Zhu Youdi's threading of the needle, Xu Changqing and Kong Yinzhi sat at a table again.

Zhu Youdi did not accompany him, but handed over all the space to Xu Changqing and Kong Yinzhi.

Xu Changqing personally poured a glass of wine for Kong Yinzhi, and said with a smile: "Grandpa, I'm sorry about Gongzi Kong's matter, but I said that I will definitely give an explanation to the Kong family, the court, and the Son of Heaven for this matter!" Moreover, I always believe that cooperation is two benefits, and fighting is two defeats! I wonder what my grandfather thinks? ”

Kong Yinzhi's face was suddenly full of bitterness.

I didn't expect Xu Changqing to say it so clearly......

Of course, he also understood at this time that this matter could not be done by Xu Changqing.

If it was really Xu Changqing's doing, then what kind of city government did it have to be so indifferent and patient with Xu Changqing?

The reason why he didn't open his mouth and defuse the pressure of this matter was mainly because he thought that they were victims, and after this matter reached the imperial court, the imperial court would give them a certain amount of compensation.

But at this time, in the face of Xu Changqing's straightforwardness, Kong Yinzhi knew that it was impossible for him to pretend to be a turtle anymore to reap the benefits.

Otherwise, it would be a blatant enemy of Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing has endured it for several days, and it can be regarded as enough to give their Kong family face.

After a moment, Kong Yinzhi smiled bitterly: "Uncle Zhongyi, this matter, speaking of which, Wei Bin is also to blame!" If he hadn't gone crazy that day, he wouldn't have been targeted by those bad guys and used to create this kind of incident. Now it's the ...... situation."

Kong Yinzhi smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The old man is really a bit of a bit of a chicken stealer!" ”

Xu Changqing smiled: "Grandpa, this may not be, at least, we are still friends, aren't we?" ”

Kong Yinzhi was stunned for a moment, and instantly reacted, and hurriedly smiled: "Yes, yes, Zhongyibo, are we still friends?" Hey, it's almost the New Year, and the old man doesn't want to delve into Wei Bin's matter, so he plans to go back to Qufu early tomorrow morning and bury Wei Bin as soon as possible. ”

Xu Changqing nodded: "Grandpa, this matter, three months, three months at most, I will definitely give you an explanation!" ”

Kong Yinzhi had already touched Xu Changqing's meaning at this time, and looked at Xu Changqing's eyes with some cringe: "Uncle Zhongyi, is it difficult, you, you have already ...... Know whose hand it was? ”

……

Early the next morning, Kong Yinzhi returned to Qufu with Kong Weibin's coffin.

Because Kong Yinzhi had already spoken, he would no longer pursue the matter excessively, and the pressure on the Qingzhou Mansion was also sharply reduced for a while.

They had plenty of time to solve the case.

Xu Changqing also embarked on the return journey not long after Kong Yinzhi and his party left.

It has been delayed in Qingzhou for too long, and Xu Changqing must return to the Tiemenguan camp as soon as possible.

Ten miles north of Qingzhou City.

Zhu Youdi's father and daughter came to see him off.

Looking at Xu Changqing, who was riding on a high war horse like a god, the girl soon burst into tears: "Xu Lang, I will go to see you after the New Year." You must wait for me. ”

Xu Changqing smiled: "Okay, if you cry again, you will become a little flower cat, don't think I'm shabby when the time comes." ”

"Not really."

The pretty face of the girl in Yishui was slightly red, and she glanced at Xu Changqing with disgust.

As long as she can be with Xu Changqing, even if it is the end of the world, she will never dislike it.

Xu Changqing hugged Zhu Youdi at this time: "The prince's love for Changqing is remembered by Changqing!" I'll just have time to see you again! ”

Zhu Youdi laughed: "Uncle Zhongyi, you must take care of yourself when you go here." The 10,000 catties of grain will be sent to you after the year. ”

Xu Changqing also smiled, "Lord Wang, take care!" ”

As he spoke, he rode his horse and whipped away.

Soon, dozens of horses disappeared from sight.

The girl soon cried into tears, and she didn't care about the ice and snow, as if she had become a wangfu stone.

Looking at the appearance of his baby daughter, Zhu Youdi sighed deeply, and said secretly in his heart: "It's really a big girl." ”

Busy is to greet the maid next to him, and quickly help the young lady into the carriage.

……

Just when Xu Changqing and Zhu Youdi were leaving, on a hill densely populated with pines and cypresses not far from the ten-mile long pavilion, a figure looked at this scene coldly, with a chilling sneer on the corner of his mouth.

"Xu Changqing?

Hehe, that's all! Many of the people of the world are foolish people who spread falsehoods! ”

Wait!

This time the time was too urgent, and I didn't plan carefully to let you escape, but next time, things will not be so easy! ”