Yu Yao and Youwei rode two jujube red horses all the way, and soon arrived at the street outside Zhongli Mansion Yin's house.

From a distance, the two of them saw countless torches shining nearby, presumably Dong Tingshi and General Li had already arrived.

Youwei also smelled a thicker and thicker smell of blood from a distance.

Dong Li and the others heard the sound of horses' hooves getting closer and closer, and they also knew that it was the eldest princess and the horse master who had arrived, so they came out to greet them and personally held the reins for Youwei and Yu Yao.

Youwei dismounted and said eagerly, "What happened?" ”

Dong Tingshi said: "Tonight, a thief broke into Lord Zhongli's mansion, and the whole family was wiped out, and there was no one left. ”

Yu Yao was afraid that Youwei would lose her sense of proportion, so she asked first: "Gongzi Wen was supposed to come here for a banquet tonight, can you see it?" ”

Dong Tingshi and General Li looked at each other, and their eyes were hooked back several times, as if they wanted to let the eldest princess and the concubine on the other side express their feelings.

Youwei said angrily: "What happened to Gongzi Wen? Don't say it yet! ”

General Li said: "Eldest Princess Qiyu, the back of Gongzi Wen's head is injured, and there is no major problem. But Fang Cai has already experienced, everyone in Zhongli Mansion was blocked by a sword, and no one was even used for the second move, that person was extremely fast and ruthless with a sword, as far as the last general knew, the only people in Xingzhou City with such a profound swordsmanship were Yu Yuma and Wen Gongzi. Yu Horse has never been out of the Imperial Garden, and everyone can testify, but Wen Gongzi appeared in Zhongli Mansion, only a little injured, so ......"

Youwei hurriedly said, "So what? Do you suspect that Wen Gongzi killed people with a sword? With his skills, if he really wanted to kill, how could he be injured and stay here? Besides, he has just arrived, and he has no grudges with everyone in Zhongli's mansion, why would he kill people? ”

Dong Li and the others saw that the eldest princess was angry, and they were so frightened that they fell to their knees.

Yu Yao said to Youwei: "Princess Hugh is to blame, since Dong Tingshi and General Li have suspicions, there must be a reason, let's listen to what they say and then distinguish between them." ”

Dong Tingshi said: "Please calm your anger with Her Royal Highness the eldest princess." With Wen Gongzi's skills, he can indeed kill someone and disappear without a trace, but with Wen Gongzi's skills, who can hurt him unknowingly and then escape? The humble post had been carefully examined, and there was no trace of outsiders breaking into the house, and judging from the degree of blood condensation, Lord Zhongli, Mrs. Zhongli, Miss Zhongli, and several handmaidens in the hall were the first to be killed. After committing the murder in the hall, the murderer went all the way to the courtyard and killed all the subordinates, leaving no one behind. ”

Yu Yao said: "Where did you find Gongzi Wen?" ”

Dong Tingshi said: "In the hall." But Wen Gongzi's feet were stained with blood, and he was also stained with moss in the yard. It really can't be said that this matter must have been done by Wen Gongzi, but he is deeply involved in it, and it is difficult to clear the suspicion. ”

Youwei said: "Why did Gongzi Wen kill people? Why bother for no reason? ”

Dong Tingshi said: "When I took someone to inspect it, I found that Miss Zhongli was disheveled, if it was said that Gongzi Wen was drunk and his words and deeds were light, Miss Zhongli sternly refused, Gongzi Wen was annoyed and angry, and it was ......okay to kill people in shame and anger."

Before he could finish speaking, Youwei shouted, "What nonsense! ”

Yu Yao said: "I can testify to this, Gongzi Wen personally admitted to me today that he had no intention of Miss Zhongli, and he did not want to come here to make an appointment, but he was reluctant to come because he didn't want to save the face of Zhongli Mansion Yin when he first arrived." ”

Youwei said: "This palace can also testify that Gongzi Wen has a noble character and will never do such a thing." ”

Dong Tingshi said: "Since Gongzi Wen is the best friend of the eldest princess and Yu Yuma, he naturally believes in Gongzi Wen's character. However, Zhongli Mansion Yin is an official of the imperial court, and it is a tragic bloody case, so he can't handle it carefully, first detain the suspect, report it to the Criminal Department, and then ask the emperor to make a holy ruling. ”

General Li said: "Please rest assured that the eldest princess and Yu Yuma have already personally examined Gongzi Wen's injuries, and there is no major problem." Moreover, although Wen Gongzi is currently detained in prison as a suspect, the last general and Dong Tingshi have arranged for a doctor to see Wen Gongzi, Wen Gongzi has been practicing martial arts for many years, he is young and healthy, and it will not be a big problem to come. ”

Yu Yao said to Youwei: "The princess is relieved for the time being, no matter how cautious the murderer is, there will be traces left, Dong Tingshi and General Li are both shrewd and capable pillars of the court, and they will definitely be able to return the innocence of Prince Wen." ”

When Dong Li and the others heard this, they both knelt down and said: "The lowly / last general will not dare not do his best." ”

Yu Yao said to the two of them: "You just said that none of the slaves in the family were spared, where did this conclusion come from? ”

Dong Tingshi said: "If you go back to the horse master, you have carefully examined the humble position, and there is indeed no one left alive." ”

Yu Yao said: "Definitely." Just because everyone in the courtyard is dead doesn't mean that all the servants in the house are spared. Mrs. Zhongli and Miss Zhongli arrived in Xingzhou a few days ago, and Lord Zhongli is said to be here today. Did they bring their maidservants with them? Is there a roster? Can it be corresponded to the corpse one by one? ”

Dong Li and the others looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Yu Yao said: "Looking at your appearance, I'm afraid it's gone?" Even if the murderer has extraordinary skills, there are many people in Fu Yin's family, and it is difficult to guarantee that there will not be one or two fish that slip through the net, and he is deaf and alert, and he took advantage of the chaos to escape. If it can be recovered, maybe this case will be a bit eyebrow-raising. You also sent someone to the Daimyo's Mansion to ask the people who stayed behind in Zhongli's Mansion if there was anything missing. ”

Dong Li and the others suddenly realized.

General Li said: "The last general will send someone there." ”

Yu Yao said: "Gongzi Wen has been escorted to the prison at this moment?" I want to meet him, and I hope you two can make it easier. ”

Dong Tingshi said: "Forgive me, Yu Yu, the incident happened suddenly, although Wen Gongzi was suspicious, but because he was also injured, he did not ask." According to the law of the Great Zhou, even the Emperor of the Horse cannot meet him at this moment. If he gets up tomorrow morning, Wen Gongzi has already woken up, and after the humble inquiry, he will arrange for Yu Gongma to meet Wen Gongzi. ”

Youwei said, "What law? Now I must go, who of you dares to stop me? ”

Yu Yao persuaded: "Don't worry, princess, Dong Tingshi acts according to the law, there is a law to follow, and there is indeed nothing wrong with acting like this." When I see Gongzi Wen tomorrow, ask the reason, and then report to the princess. ”

Youwei was about to say again, Yu Yao whispered: "Don't worry, I will definitely try to save him, and wait for the night with peace of mind." ”

Youwei had no choice but to give up.

Yu Yao said to Dong Li and the others: "Princess Wen and I have the grace to save their lives, and they are the guests of the Great Zhou, even if there is suspicion, you must treat each other with courtesy." ”

Dong Li and the two said in unison: "That's natural, the lowly / the last general will not dare to slack off." ”

Yu Yao said: "That's fine, I'll wait for your news in the Imperial Garden tomorrow." ”

General Li said: "Please rest assured that the eldest princess and the concubine will definitely send more people at the end of tonight to protect the safety of the imperial garden." ”

Dong Tingshi also said: "I will send someone to invite the horse early tomorrow morning." ”

Yu Yao said to Youwei: "Princess, leave this case to them for the time being." This matter must not have been done by Wen Cang, but if there are other people, there will be masters of the rivers and lakes in this Xingzhou City, and I am afraid that this place is not very safe, so it is better to return to the Imperial Garden as soon as possible. ”

Youwei was distraught and only nodded slightly.

So Dong Tingshi stayed in place to direct the investigation of the scene, and General Li personally escorted the princess and the horse back to the imperial garden.

As soon as she entered the dormitory, she threw herself on the bed and whimpered.

Yu Yao quietly approached her and comforted: "It's all my fault, you just blame me!" It would be good if I helped him find a reason and pushed Zhongli Mansion Yin's appointment. If I had accompanied him, I would not have done so. ”

Youwei slowly raised her head, swollen eyes, and said, "If you go too, I'm afraid that you will also fold inside, and then I will be the only one left, what can I do?" ”

Yu Yao said: "It seems that you still understand in your heart, it doesn't matter what is next to you at the moment, you must rescue Wen Cang as soon as possible." ”

Youwei wiped the tears on her face and said, "How can I save it?" ”

Yu Yao said: "I can only figure out a way when I ask the reason tomorrow." The thief killed all the people in Zhongli's mansion, leaving only Wen Cang, and it was really suspicious to act like this. One possibility is that someone came to seek revenge, and Wen Cang was not from Zhongli's mansion, so he spared his life. Another possibility is that the person came for Wen Cang, and did so many things just to blame Wen Cang. But if you act like this, you will be willing to go far and far, wouldn't it be a hundred to kill him directly? There is also a possibility that that person came for you and me, and pushed this bloody case on Wen Cang's body just to cut off the wings of you and me, so that it is convenient to wait for the opportunity to do it in the future. ”

Youwei said: "In this way, not only Wen Cang is in danger, but you and I are also in danger?" ”

Yu Yao said: "This is just speculation. Now that Empress Fu is no longer alive, I can't think of anyone else who would want to kill you and me. No matter what, Wen Cang must be rescued first. Tomorrow I will go to the prison, and it is inconvenient for you to follow, so don't go out in the house, and everything will be said when I come back. ”

The more you listened, the more frightened she became, she nodded, and said softly, "Okay." ”

Yu Yao comforted: "Don't be afraid, no matter how dangerous it is, it's much better than being locked in a dark prison in Linglong Villa." ”

Youwei said: "It must be cold and damp in the prison, why don't I make a knee pad for him overnight, and you can bring it to him tomorrow morning." ”

As she spoke, Youwei got up and found a fine black fox skin in the rosewood cabinet, and lit the candle.

Yu Yao said: "You are a princess, what do I say to him tomorrow?" ”

Youwei said: "You just have to say that it is your old thing, which has never been used, and you will give it to him in prison to keep him warm." ”

Yu Yao sighed: "It's a pity that you are so attentive, but you can't let him know." ”

Youwei said while threading the needle through the candlelight: "I am now the eldest princess of Da Zhou, and I have married you, I remember it all the time." ”

The candle flame flickered in the yellow, reflecting the peach blossom-like cheeks of the young vey.

Yu Yao was with her, and I don't know how long it took, but she fell asleep on the desk.

The stars in the hall are about to move, and the silver candles are still fresh at night.