After listening to Eun Qiang's statement, a trace of curiosity flashed in Tai Hao's eyes, and he asked, "Do you see what he is holding in his arms?" ”

Huan Qiang's eyes flashed with memories, as if trying to relive last night's scene: "By the light at the staircase, the small one looks like a box." ”

Tai Hao thought for a moment and said, "It seems that it was taken by the shopkeeper." ”

Yu Hong asked suspiciously, "Shopkeeper?" Which one is it? ”

Tai Hao frowned slightly, he knew that the shopkeeper was Ah Lu nine times out of twenty, but Ah Lu had been driven away by the shopkeeper of Snow Lotus House, and it was not certain whether it was him or not. This complex emotion was intertwined in Taihao's heart, and he couldn't help but feel a little irritable.

Huan Qiang shook his head helplessly and said: "The little one doesn't know what his name is, the little one has also been to Snow Lotus Residence before, and I have seen him." ”

Yu Hong thought for a moment and said, "When you see him again, can you recognize him?" ”

Eun Qiang nodded and said, "Yes, I still remember his small appearance." ”

After listening to Eun Qiang's words, Yu Hong said decisively: "Then arrest all the shopkeepers in Snow Lotus Residence, and you can identify them!" ”

After speaking, he instructed the eight officials in the public court: "A few of you go to the Snow Lotus Residence and bring all the shopkeepers in the Snow Lotus House for questioning!" ”

The eight officials replied in unison: "Yes! ”

While waiting for the official to bring the shopkeeper of Snow Lotus House to the court, Yu Hong frowned, obviously full of doubts. He turned to Tai Hao and asked his own question: "What is the second child of this shop going to do stealing cheats?" ”

Tai Hao calmly analyzed: "Maybe he was bought by the poor two." ”

When Yu Hong heard this, his face showed an even more confused expression: "Are you saying that the poor two heroes have also made two preparations, on the one hand, let the official hand it over to him, and on the other hand, let the shopkeeper steal it?" ”

Tai Hao nodded slightly, confirming Yu Hong's guess: "It seems that there is such a possibility." ”

Their conversation froze in the air for a moment, as if they were all pondering this seemingly unsolvable question. And what the truth is, we still need to wait for the arrival of the shopkeeper to further reveal.

After about half a burnt incense, there were bursts of footsteps outside the public hall. Immediately, the door of the public hall was pushed open, and eight officials walked in with a group of men. These men were none other than the shopkeepers of the Snow Lotus Inn, nineteen in all, and they were divided into three rows and stood in an orderly manner above the public hall. Their arrival made the originally spacious public hall instantly seem crowded. There was a look of apprehension and nervousness on the faces of each shopkeeper, obviously not understanding why he was suddenly brought here. Tai Hao and Yu Hong sat quietly in the public court, waiting for the next interrogation.

Yu Hong ordered majestically to Eun Qiang: "Eun Qiang, you give me a good look, is there the one you saw last night in this group of shopkeepers." ”

Hearing this, Huan Qiang hurriedly stood up, his eyes carefully swept over the faces of the rows of shopkeepers, trying to find the face from last night. Every shopkeeper was carefully observed by him, but he didn't find the one he saw last night.

So, Huan Qiang reported to Yu Hongyu: "Back to the city lord, the little one didn't see the shopkeeper I saw last night. ”

Hearing this, Yu Hong frowned slightly, and said suspiciously: "No? Look closely. ”

When Huan Qiang heard this, he hurriedly looked at it again carefully, his eyes carefully examined the faces of each shopkeeper, but the result still disappointed him. He responded: "The little one looked carefully, and it really didn't." ”

Tai Hao also looked at the shopkeepers one by one, his eyes were like torches. When he saw the muntjac, a look of recognition appeared on his face. He asked Ah Muji, "Ah Muji, how many shop juniors are there in Snow Lotus Residence?" ”

Ah Ji hurriedly replied: "Back to Vice General Taihao, there are now a total of nineteen shopkeepers in Snow Lotus Residence. ”

Taihao nodded and continued to ask, "Is Ah Lu here?" ”

Ah Ji shook his head and replied, "Vice General Hui Taihao, I will tell you this morning that Ah Lu has been driven away by the shopkeeper, and he is no longer the second shopkeeper of Snow Lotus House." ”

After listening to Ah Qi's answer, Tai Hao turned his head and said to Yu Hong: "Yu Hong City Lord, it can probably be determined that the shopkeeper that Huan Qiang saw last night is Ah Lu. ”

Hearing this, Yu Hong frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously, "Why was Ah Lu driven away by your shopkeeper?" ”

Ah Ji explained: "The shopkeeper said that Ah Lu's hands and feet were not clean and he stole the money of the guest officer, so he was driven away. ”

Yu Hong nodded and continued to ask, "Where is Alu's family?" ”

Ah Mu replied: "His family and Xiao's family are in the same village, both in the village of the roe deer family outside the city. ”

Yu Hong decisively issued an order to the eight officials beside him: "You guys will go to the roe deer village immediately and arrest Ah Lu!" Remember, to search his home carefully, the goal is to find a brocade box. ”

When the eight officials heard this, they responded in unison: "Yes! With that, they turned and left, quickly disappearing from the court.

Seeing this scene, Ah Ji couldn't help but say a little nervously: "Yuhong City Lord, Vice General Taihao, if it's okay, can we leave?" There are still many things to deal with in the inn. ”

Yu Hong nodded lightly, and said to Ah Ji and the other shopkeepers: "Then you can go back first, and after you go back, tell your shopkeeper Niu Xing and let him come to the yamen to see me." ”

Ah Mu replied respectfully: "The little one obeys! Then, he left with the other shopkeepers of Snow Lotus House.

Yu Hong looked at Eun Qiang, who was still kneeling on the ground, and his tone softened a little: "Eun Qiang, you can go back too, remember to heal well." ”

When Eun Qiang heard this, he hurriedly kowtowed again and again, and decided: "Thank you Yuhong City Lord, the little one will go home immediately." He tried to get to his feet, but the pain in his body was still too much for him to bear, and he fell again.

Seeing this, Taihao quickly stepped forward to help him steady: "It's okay, I'll help you." ”

Eun Qiang endured the pain and excused himself: "Thank you Vice General Taihao, the small one can go by himself." ”

Tai Hao said firmly: "You are still young, you have been beaten for thirty boards, and it is remarkable that you have been able to hold out until now." Tell me where your home is, and I'll send you back. ”

Huan Qiang didn't want to trouble Taihao too much, so he hurriedly excused himself: "No, no, really don't need it, thank you Vice General Taihao." ”

But Taihao still insisted: "It's okay, I'll send you back." ”

Then, Tai Hao turned his head to Yu Hong and said, "Yu Hong City Lord, I will send Eun Qiang home first, and when I come back, Ah Lu should also be brought." ”

Yu Hong wanted to refuse, but seeing that Taihao was so persistent, he nodded: "Okay, Deputy Taihao, you can work hard." He knew that Taihao was also doing this to gain a deeper understanding of the living conditions of the people here.

Tai Hao gently supported Eun Qiang, and the two walked slowly on the bustling streets of Jiutu City. The market is bustling, with all kinds of pedestrians shuttling through it, forming a vivid picture of the market. When they passed by an old pharmacy, Tai Hao paused and said to Huan Qiang, "You wait here for a while." ”

After a few moments, Tai Hao walked out of the pharmacy with a packet of gold sore medicine in his hand, which was the healing medicine he had carefully selected for Eun Qiang. He handed the medicine to Eun Qiang, and a smile appeared on his face: "This medicine is good for your wounds, remember to apply it on time." ”

Huan Qiang took the medicine, and his gratitude was overflowing: "Vice General Taihao, your benevolent villain is really beyond retribution." ”

Tai Hao waved his hand, signaling that he didn't have to be too polite: "You and I are the people of the same city, and it is our proper duty to support each other." By the way, Huan Qiang, are you familiar with Yangshun? ”

Huan Qiang responded: "Back to Vice Admiral Taihao, I have always had a deep relationship with Yangshun, like brothers. His voice revealed a deep nostalgia and sorrow for Yangshun.

After hearing this, Taihao couldn't help but be a little puzzled: "Yesterday, we have properly buried Yangshun's body, why don't we see you go to worship?" ”

Huan Qiang explained: "Vice General Taihao, I originally wanted to go to worship the Shun brothers, but the Mu brothers ordered us to forbid us. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, his brows tightened: "Do you know that you have been doing illegal things with the Mu family brothers?" ”

Eun Qiang lowered his head, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Vice Admiral Taihao, I naturally know that what we are doing is illegal. But because the government never asked, we gradually felt that these things were no longer so untouchable. This time if it weren't for ......," he said abruptly, as if he didn't want to mention the incident again.

Tai Hao was keenly aware of the hesitation and disguise in Eun Qiang's words, and knew that there must be unspeakable secrets in his heart, and it was inconvenient to say them clearly. In order to find out the truth, he decided to adopt a roundabout strategy to guide Eun Qiang to gradually open his heart. He looked at Eun Qiang gently, and his tone revealed understanding and encouragement: "Eun Qiang, I know that you have difficulties, don't blame yourself too much." If you trust me, tell me what is in your heart, and perhaps I can share it for you. His voice was like a spring breeze, warm and sincere, intended to dispel the eunuch's concerns and make him willing to confide in him.

After hearing this, Eun Qiang still lowered his head and was silent, just silently continuing to move forward. Tai Hao didn't urge, just quietly accompanied him and walked through the intricate alleys of Jiutu City together.

These alleys are like the veins of the city, and every brick and tile is full of stories. The afterglow of the setting sun casts on the dappled walls, giving the ancient city a golden cloak.

Rounding around one corner after another, they finally arrived at Eun Qiang's home. It was a simple and neat hut, small but full of life. The old tree in front of the door has witnessed the passage of time here, and also witnessed the growth of Eun Qiang from childhood to adulthood.

When Tai Hao followed Eun Qiang into the simple hut, he looked around, but did not see Eun Qiang's parents. So, he asked softly, "Are your grandpa and aunt not at home at the moment?" His voice betrayed concern and curiosity.

When Eun Qiang heard this, he bowed his head slightly, and there was a trace of sadness in his tone: "Vice General Taihao, the little one has no father and mother since he was a child, and it was Ah Weng and Grandma who raised the little one. It's a pity that they passed away due to illness two years ago, and now there is only one small one left in the family. ”

Hearing what happened to Huan Qiang, Taihao's heart suddenly swelled with deep sympathy. He looked at the young man in front of him, and although life was so unfair to him, his eyes still sparkled with tenacity. It's a pity that he followed the Mu brothers and took the wrong path, if he was guided, Taihao believed that his future would be full of infinite possibilities.