In the prison of Jiutu City, Taihao was imprisoned. The city lord of Yuhong was not in a hurry to interrogate, because the crime in his hands about Taihao was in scarcity. At the same time, the "Four Families" are secretly plotting to fall into the well against Taihao. However, Tai Hao, who is in a cage, has no idea that the torrent of fate is about to sweep him into an endless whirlpool.

Inside the iron fence of his cell in Jiutu City, Taihao spent seven long and silent days alone. Kui Xuan, the judicial soldier in the army, with four cronies, has been secretly investigating the truth of several cases. Seven days later, he stepped into the cell again, ready to tell Taihao the results of the investigation.

The dim oil lamp faltered, emitting a faint glow that illuminated a corner of the cell. The air was dreary and oppressive, as if time had slowed down here. The stone bricks on the walls, mottled and moist over the years, seem to carry countless stories.

Suddenly, the jailer came to the door of Taihao's cell and informed Taihao that he was visiting.

Kui Xuan stood outside the cell door and motioned for the jailer to open the door and retreat. He walked into the cell with a serious expression and sat opposite Taihao.

Kui Xuan first bowed deeply to Taihao.

Tai Hao frowned slightly: "Brother Kuixuan, don't be polite." How can I be worshiped by you in this prison? ”

Kui Xuan's tone was solemn: "Vice General Taihao, in the past few days, I have been secretly investigating these cases with everyone, but in fact, the truth is not complicated, and all the clues point to the 'four major families'." Regarding the case of the imperial examination substitute, we have found a ugly. ”

Tai Hao asked eagerly, "Where did you find him?" ”

Kui Xuan replied, "He has been hiding in the Cat Temple. ”

Taihao pondered for a moment: "Why did he choose to hide there?" Did Bao Xian's death have anything to do with him? ”

Kui Xuan said slowly: "According to what Ugly said, he didn't leak the fact that you participated in the substitute exam in the name of 'Twelve'. But when he told the candidates to come to the government to register, they were intimidated by the government. I suspect that it was the men of the Yuhong City Lord who ordered the ugly to stop following your instructions. After learning the news of Bao Xian's death, Ah Chou was deeply afraid of being implicated, so he hid in the cat temple. ”

Tai Hao asked worriedly: "I don't know if there are still candidates who dare to come to the Deputy General's Mansion to register in the past few days?" ”

Kui Xuan shook his head and said, "Miss Coriander has been wanting to visit you these days, but she has been blocked by the prison. As for the registration of candidates, judging from the current situation, I am afraid that no one will dare to set foot in the Adjutant General's Mansion anymore. ”

Taihao frowned: "Why is this?" ”

Kui Xuan said in a deep voice: "Those candidates who went to the Deputy General's Mansion to register have disappeared one after another. One of my men found Axi's body outside the city. ”

As soon as these words came out, Tai Hao suddenly became angry: "Can you find out who did it?" ”

A cold light flashed in Kui Xuan's eyes: "There is no need for in-depth investigation into this matter, it must have been done by the minions of the 'Four Great Families'." ”

Tai Hao sighed deeply: "It is really difficult to be the enemy of the 'four major families', and now I am still in prison. Their power is really powerful. ”

Kui Xuan said slowly: "We also found out that the four maids in the deputy general's mansion all have not simple backgrounds behind them. The murdered Ling Cui was originally a close confidant of the Yang family, one of the 'Four Great Families'. She leaked Bao Xian's sale of the substitute exam place, and you witnessed it with your own eyes. Zi Li is from the Luo family, Mei Shu is sent by the Sun family, and Tang Ming is from the Mu family. ”

Tai Hao was shocked: "I thought they were sent by the Yuhong City Lord, but I didn't expect them to be related to the 'Four Great Families'. ”

Kui Xuan said in a deep voice: "Regarding the cause of Ling Cui's death, we have not yet ascertained. But one thing worth noting, we found a piece of men's clothing in Ling Cui's room. The garment was not from you, it clearly belonged to the common people. ”

After hearing this, Tai Hao's face changed slightly: "Clothes? ”

"Yes, we found a man's clothes in Ling Cui's room. The clothes weren't yours, they were obviously ordinary people's, and they should have been strong men. ”

Taihao frowned: "Is there anything special about this clothing?" ”

Kui Xuan was silent for a moment and said, "There are blood stains on that clothes, according to the inspection, it should be Bao Xian's bloodstains." ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Taihao's eyes: "Bao Xian's bloodstains? ”

Kui Xuan explained: "Yes, when Ling Cui was found, she had no external injuries on her body, but she was disheveled. I suspect that it was the same murderer who killed Ling Cui and Bao Xian. ”

Firmness flashed in Taihao's eyes: "No matter what, I have to find out the truth about this matter." Brother Kui Xuan, you must help me. ”

Kui Xuan patted Taihao on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will do my best to help you find out the truth." Those murderers must be paid for. ”

Tai Hao's face was solemn: "I don't know when the Yuhong City Lord will release me from prison." ”

Kui Xuan replied in a deep voice: "I have written a letter from the officialdom of Jiutu City and sent it to Mr. Yan Fang. I'm sure he'll receive it soon. ”

Tai Hao sighed: "Previously, the city lord of Dayuxian warned me that it was not easy to overthrow the officials of Jiutu City, and the most difficult of them was the 'Four Great Families' entrenched here. ”

Kui Xuan sneered: "Yesterday, the 'Four Great Families' also sent their subordinates to send generous gifts, but they were all handed over to the yamen by me intact. ”

A hint of determination flashed in Tai Hao's eyes: "Brother Kuixuan, the imperial examination case, Bao Xian's murder case, and Ling Cui's rape and murder case, there are shadows of the 'four families' behind these three cases." On your own, I am afraid it will be difficult to shake them. I must get out of prison as soon as possible, or sooner or later the 'Four Families' will attack you and implicate you in this prison." ”

Kui Xuan frowned: "But the Yuhong City Lord doesn't seem to have any intention of releasing Vice General Taihao." In your opinion, what do we do next? ”

A hint of cunning flashed in Tai Hao's eyes: "Brother Kui Xuan, after you return to the mansion today, you will go to visit the Yuhong City Lord and try to persuade him to retry my case." Then I will be free again. ”

Kui Xuan nodded: "Xia Guan understands!" ”

On the same day, after Kui Xuan left the Jiutu City Prison, he went straight to the City Lord's Mansion. He entered the residence of the city lord of Yuhong, and Yuhong greeted him politely: "Kui Xuan joined the army, you have worked hard these days." Why do you have time to come to my city lord's mansion today? ”

Kui Xuan responded with a smile: "The lower officials don't have anything important to say, compared to the hard work of the city lord, what I have done is far less." ”

The Yuhong City Lord smiled slightly: "This official heard that Kui Xuan joined the army and was secretly investigating the case recently, I don't know if I can gain anything?" ”

Kui Xuan replied calmly: "As a judicial officer in Jiutu City, it is his duty to investigate the case. ”

When Yu Hong heard this, he sneered: "When Kui Xuan first came to Jiutu City to join the army, he was so actively involved in the investigation of the case, what a good official that this official admires." ”

Kui Xuan said humbly: "The city lord has a good reputation, and the lower officials must do their best to find out the truth as soon as possible, and give Vice General Taihao a clean slate." ”

The city lord of Yuhong smiled and asked, "Kui Xuan joined the army, have you ever visited Vice General Taihao in the prison?" ”

Kui Xuan nodded: "I've seen it." ”

Yu Hong sighed with emotion: "Vice Admiral Taihao is really confused, he could have been his court official peacefully, maybe he would be transferred out of Jiutu City in two years, but he was ......" Yu Hong suddenly realized that his words were inappropriate, so he changed his words, "This official really didn't expect that he would commit a murder." ”

Kui Xuan said firmly: "Yuhong City Lord, according to the investigation of the lower officials, the murder of Bao Xian and the rape and murder of Ling Cui have nothing to do with Vice General Taihao. Vice Admiral Taihao was obviously wronged. ”

Yu Hong raised his eyebrows: "Kui was elected to join the army, can you elaborate on your findings?" Is there conclusive evidence that the murderer is not Vice General Taihao, or have you caught the real murderer? ”

Kui Xuan said in a deep voice: "The lower officials are still under further investigation, but I am completely sure that these cases are not from the hands of Vice General Taihao. Today, Xia Guan came to the City Lord's Mansion to ask Yuhong City Lord, about the fact that Vice Admiral Taihao has been imprisoned in prison for seven days, but the City Lord has not been arraigned for a long time, I don't know what your plan is for Vice Admiral Taihao's treatment? ”

Yu Hong sighed, and his heart fluctuated slightly. As for Kui Xuan's identity, he already knew that this secret agent of the imperial court quietly descended to Jiutu City, intending to explore the corruption and secrets of officials. However, he did not expect Kui Xuan to be so resolute in the depth of Taihao's case. This made Yu Hong wonder, what was the real purpose of Kui Xuan's coming to Jiutu City? Is he secretly investigating himself and General Houfeng? A cloud of suspicion hung over Yu Hong's heart, so that he could not get a glimpse of Kui Xuan's true intentions for a while.

Yu Hong groaned for a moment and responded: "It will take time for Vice Admiral Taihao's case to be verified, so his suspicion has not yet been resolved. You don't need to be too impatient when you are elected to join the army, after all, there are two murders involved, and you need to be cautious. ”

Kui Xuan insisted: "Yuhong City Lord, the lower officials believe that the case of Vice General Taihao should be tried as soon as possible. He is currently only under suspicion, and has been imprisoned for a long time, and if his innocence is finally confirmed, it may cause dissatisfaction in the imperial court. Xia Guan will definitely find the real culprit as soon as possible. ”

When Yu Hong heard that Kui Xuan mentioned the imperial court, his face changed slightly. He pondered for a moment and said: "Kui Xuan joined the army, about the matter of Vice General Taihao, this official has his own conclusion. After the truth is ascertained, it will be clear whether it is clear or white. Maybe the truth of other cases can be revealed. ”

Kui Xuan was puzzled: "You mean that Vice Admiral Taihao is also involved in other cases?" ”

Yu Hong avoided answering: "This official is just guessing." ”

Kui Xuan resolutely asked, "Dare to ask the Yuhong City Lord, when do you plan to hear this case?" ”

Yu Hong pondered for a moment and replied, "If everything goes well, Vice General Taihao will be interrogated the day after tomorrow." ”

Kui Xuan nodded and said, "Xiaguan understands." ”

Afterwards, Kui Xuan politely took his leave and left the City Lord's Mansion. He secretly thought to himself that the day after tomorrow was a critical moment, and he must ensure that Vice Admiral Taihao could get a fair trial. In the whirlpool of Nine Earth City, every decision could affect the fate of countless people. Kui Xuan is well aware of the heavy responsibility, and is determined to uncover all the mysteries and return Vice General Taihao to an innocence.

Kui Xuan returned to his residence, and his four cronies Fuwen, Fuwu, Fushuang, and Fuquan were already waiting. They all stepped forward, and Fuwen was the first to speak: "Kui Xuan joined the army, today we found two corpses outside the city, after verification, they are also the scholars who went to the deputy general's mansion to sign up that day." ”

Kui Xuan frowned: "I just came back from the City Lord's Mansion, and the Yuhong City Lord didn't mention it. How did these two scholars die? ”

Fuwen replied: "After conducting a preliminary inquest, it was said that the two seemed to have died suddenly, and the specific cause of death could not be ascertained. ”

Kui Xuan pondered for a moment: "The corpse is now temporarily stored in the yamen. Fuwen, you immediately go to the Adjutant General's Mansion, look for Miss Coriander Zhi, and ask her if she knows the list of scholars who signed up that day. If she knows, be sure to ask her to hand over the list, and we will use the list to find the remaining scholars. ”

In the mist of Nine Earth City, every moment is full of unknowns and variables. Kui Xuan knows that in order to find out the truth, they must race against time.