Tai Hao looked directly at Eun Qiang with a deep gaze, and asked calmly: "I'll ask you one last question, you just need to nod or shake your head to answer me, Eun Qiang, did the Mu family brother instruct you to enter my room to steal things?" ”

Huan Qiang was a little weak by Taihao's gaze, but he still hesitated and nodded. After all, he was just a teenager, and in the face of Taihao's majesty and questioning, he couldn't hide the panic and contradiction in his heart. His nod seemed a little weak, as if he was admitting his mistake, and at the same time expressing his helplessness and fear to Taihao.

When Huan Qiang nodded slightly, a hint of brightness flashed in Taihao's eyes. He whispered to himself, as if piecing together the fragments of the incident: "I see, this eunuch must have come for that box of gold bars." But since the Mu brothers have already bribed me, why did they let their subordinates take the risk to get it back? ”

He looked at Eun Qiang again, and said in a deep tone: "You said that you only saw this one brocade box, if this statement is true, this official can't spare you." ”

Tai Hao took a deep breath and said, "Eun Qiang, what this official wants you to say, every sentence is true. ”

Eun Qiang trembled, and his voice was full of sincerity: "Every word that Xiao said is true, please Vice General Taihao!" ”

Taihao looked at him, and a trace of compassion flashed in his eyes: "Okay, regarding your theft, this official will not pursue it again." You are still young, and I hope you will turn your ways and stay away from these improper behaviors. ”

Huan Qiang kowtowed again and again, and expressed his gratitude in the decision: "Thank you Vice General Taihao, thank you Vice General Taihao!" ”

Tai Hao nodded to Jiang Bao and motioned to him, "Jiang Bao, please invite the Yuhong City Lord back." ”

Jiang Bao arched his hands and replied respectfully: "The little one will go and please." ”

After Jiang Bao left, Taihao's eyes scanned around the public hall, as if he was recalling the interrogation just now. It didn't take long for Yu Hong's figure to appear in the court again. Tai Hao slowly got up and said to Yu Hong: "Lord Yu Hong, I have finished asking about the eunuch robbery. I will no longer pursue this matter, how to deal with it, and ask the Yuhong City Lord to decide. ”

Hearing this, Yu Hong's face showed a hint of surprise, he glanced at Tai Hao deeply, nodded and said, "Since Vice Admiral Tai Hao is so magnanimous, then this official will follow what Vice Admiral Tai Hao said, and he will be lightly punished." After speaking, he turned his head to look at Eun Qiang, and his voice revealed a hint of majesty: "Eun Qiang, thinking that you are young and ignorant, Vice General Taihao will no longer pursue your faults." But the official can't let go of this matter easily. You must be punished as you deserve! ”

When Eun Qiang heard this, his face turned pale. He thought that since Taihao no longer pursued it, he would be safe and sound. But he didn't expect that the city lord of Yuhong would punish himself. He trembled with fright, and begged for mercy again and again: "The city lord spares his life!" The lord of the city spares his life! ”

Yu Hong was unmoved, and ordered the officials beside him: "Pull him out and hit the thirty boards!" When the two officials heard this, they immediately stepped forward to set up the eunuch and walked towards the outside of the public court.

A deep look appeared on the face of the Yuhong City Lord, he turned to Tai Hao, and there was a hint of mystery in his voice: "Vice General Tai Hao, I don't know if you can move to the front hall, there are some matters that this official wants to discuss with you in private." ”

Tai Hao bowed slightly, and responded calmly: "Of course, Xia Guan is willing to go with the city lord." ”

At this time, Jiang Bao picked up the brocade box containing the stone, and his voice was slightly nervous: "Yuhong City Lord, Deputy General Taihao, the little one has nothing else to do, can you leave first?" ”

Yu Hong nodded, but seemed to think of something, and asked, "Jiang Bao, are you on duty today?" ”

Jiang Bao hurriedly replied: "Go back to the city lord, the little one is on duty tonight." ”

Yu Hong glanced at Jiang Bao lightly, and then waved his hand: "Then you can go back to your post." ”

Jiang Bao was relieved, responded respectfully, and turned to leave.

Yu Hong and Tai Hao both stepped into the front hall, and a subtle tension filled the air. Yu Hong broke the silence first, he bowed his head slightly, and his tone was full of sincerity, "Vice General Taihao, if you have any offense, please Haihan." ”

Tai Hao glanced at him lightly, and a smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, "The Yuhong City Lord is dutiful, how can I mind because of this." ”

When Yu Hong heard this, a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face, "That's good, that's good......" He clapped his hands, as if thoughtful.

Suddenly, his words changed, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, "Vice General Taihao, I wonder if you got a cheat book on Liuding Mountain?" ”

Tai Hao was stunned for a moment, a trace of vigilance flashed on his face, "Cheats? Where did the Yuhong City Lord know? His voice was full of doubt.

Yu Hong said calmly: "Vice Admiral Taihao, this official will not hide it from you, in fact, he was entrusted by the poor two heroes, and he hopes that we can find the secret book and give it to him." He believed that as long as this secret book was returned to his hands, the people of Jiutu City would be able to live a peaceful life again. He actually had a plan for this, and he knew that using the well-being of the people of Jiutu City as a rhetoric would impress Taihao even more.

Tai Hao's eyes flashed with an inquiring gaze: "Yuhong City Lord, can you tell me, what kind of secret book is that?" ”

Yu Hong pretended to smile lightly: "Well, Vice Admiral Taihao, this official's knowledge is really limited." But if you can retrieve the cheats, give it to me, and I'll make sure it gets safely into the hands of the poor two. ”

The corners of Tai Hao's mouth hooked up a sneer, as if he was thoughtful: "Yuhong City Lord, in fact, I did find that secret book. As soon as these words came out, Yu Hong's eyes immediately flashed with bright light. But Taihao then said: "It's a pity that last night in the inn, it was stolen by thieves along with a brocade box. ”

"Is that so?" Yu Hong asked in surprise.

Tai Hao nodded: "Yes, the brocade box is quite exquisite, I wonder if the city lord can provide any clues or information to help me retrieve it?" There was a hint of anticipation in his tone.

Yu Hong frowned: "Then can you describe the appearance of that brocade box?" ”

Tai Hao said calmly: "In fact, the brocade box containing the cheats is no different from the one containing the stone in Jiang Bao's hand, it is like a twin. He spoke calmly, as if describing an inconsequential fact.

Hearing this, Yu Hong frowned slightly: "In your room, there are two brocade boxes?" ”

Tai Hao glanced at him lightly, although he knew that there were three brocade boxes in his heart, he didn't want to tell the truth to Yu Hong. He saw the shadow of "distrust" in Yu Hong's eyes, which was a deep doubt.

So, Tai Hao said: "Lord Yuhong City, I only know that I hid the secret book in that brocade box, and there is only that brocade box in the room. As for the brocade box with the stones, I did not see it. ”

Yu Hong heard Taihao's words, his eyes flashed with thought, and after a moment, he waved his hand, and a servant quickly stepped forward. Yu Hong calmly ordered: "Go, bring the eunuch to the court again." ”

The official replied respectfully, turned and hurried away.

Tai Hao looked at Yu Hong and said lightly: "Yu Hong City Lord, I have already asked Eun Qiang, and he claimed that he only saw a brocade box in my room. ”

Yu Hong frowned, as if thinking: "Maybe he didn't fully reveal the truth." Vice Adjutant Taihao, please stay here for a while, and I will interrogate you carefully. ”

Tai Hao nodded slightly: "I am willing to go with the city lord to see if I can find other clues." ”

Yu Hong hesitated slightly, but finally nodded: "It's okay, then Vice General Lao Taihao will go with me to interrogate the whereabouts of the brocade box." Hopefully, we can find that cheat as soon as possible and ensure the peace of Nine Earth City. ”

They had reached the court, and a majestic and solemn atmosphere filled the air. At this moment, Eun Qiang was supported by two officials and slowly stepped into the court, his steps were difficult, as if he was in great pain.

Just after receiving the punishment of thirty boards, Eun Qiang's buttocks were already bloody and miserable. The pain that pierced his heart made Eun Qiang frown, the expression on his face was hideous and distorted, and he bared his teeth from time to time, obviously enduring indescribable pain. His cheeks were slightly red, and his forehead was covered with tiny beads of sweat, highlighting the pain he was experiencing.

The two officials held the eunuch tightly for fear that he would collapse due to pain. Huan Qiang gritted his teeth and tried his best to maintain a standing posture, as if he was fighting against pain with his perseverance. There was a glow of helplessness and despair in his eyes, and one couldn't help but feel pity for him.

Huan Qiang clenched his fists, tried to endure the sharp pain in his buttocks, slowly bent his knees, and finally knelt on top of the court, waiting for the hair to fall. His face was pale and painful, and the cold sweat on his forehead kept dripping, showing the struggle and pain in his heart.

Yu Hong's eyes were like torches, staring at Eun Qiang, and shouted coldly: "Eun Qiang, are you guilty?" His voice was full of majesty and unquestionable.

Eun Qiang gritted his teeth, and insisted on answering with a distorted face: "The little one is guilty, the little one is really guilty, please spare the city lord, please spare the city lord!" ”

Yu Hong did not relax his questioning, and continued to ask: "This official asks you, how many brocade boxes did you find in Vice Admiral Taihao's room last night?" ”

Huan Qiang's eyes flashed with confusion and confusion, as if he was trying to recall the scene at that time. Eventually, he muttered, "This is the only one." ”

Yu Hong stared at Huan Qiang tightly, and his tone revealed suspicion: "Did you really only find this one brocade box?" ”

Huan Qiang replied tremblingly: "The little one really only found this one, and he didn't hide it." If it weren't for Brother Lang saying that the thing was in a brocade box, the small one wouldn't be ......."

Yu Hong frowned and hurriedly interrupted him: "Okay, did you find anything else at the Snow Lotus Inn last night?" ”

Tai Hao listened quietly on the side, and when Huan Qiang mentioned "Brother Da Lang", his heart was shocked. He guessed that this "Brother Da Lang" should be Mu Da Lang of the Mu family brothers. From Eun Qiang's words, Tai Hao understood that what Mu Dalang told Eun Qiang to steal was hidden in a brocade box. This did not arouse Taihao's suspicions, because the gold bars were also packed in a brocade box, and it seemed that Huan Qiang should have come to steal the gold bars.

Huan Qiang continued: "The little one didn't find anything, but he saw that the door of Vice General Taihao's room was open, and the little one went in. ”

Tai Hao reminded on the side: "Think about it carefully, was there anything suspicious outside my room last night?" ”

Huan Qiang thought for a moment and then replied: "If you want to say that there are suspicious places, there are also places. The little one quietly went to the Snow Lotus House last night, and when he was about to go to the guest room on the second floor, he met a shopkeeper who came down from the second floor. He was holding something in his arms, and when he saw the small one, he didn't stop it, and directly gave way to the small one. Because the little one is not a guest officer who goes to the inn to stay in the hotel, if it were in the past, the little one would definitely be caught red-handed and kicked out, how could it be possible to make way with the little one and let the little one go up to the second floor. ”