On that day, Taihao handed the paper written by the scholars when they signed up to Tang Ming and asked him to keep it properly. However, now they have discovered that Tang Ming's true identity is that of the Mu family. Such a change made Kui Xuan wonder if the list had been leaked by Tang Ming?

After Fuwen was ordered to leave, Kui Xuan turned to the other three cronies again and asked with concern, "How is he doing now?" "In the turbulent waters of Nine Earth City, every action and decision may affect the fate of countless people. We know that every decision counts at this moment. He must make sure that every clue and every detail is traced and verified in detail. Only in this way can they gradually clear the fog and let the truth be revealed.

Fukutake replied calmly: "Ugly is safe and sound at the moment. We have placed him in a safe place to ensure his safety. ”

Kui Xuan's eyes were firm: "Today I visited Vice Admiral Taihao and have informed him of the progress of our current investigation. We must step up to find the killer of Ling Cui. As long as he can be brought to justice, the rest of the matter will be solved. ”

Fuwu, Fushuang, and Fuquan responded in unison: "Subordinates understand!" ”

Kui Xuan instructed: "The Yuhong City Lord knows that I am secretly investigating this matter, and I have not concealed it. In the future, when you act, you can do it openly, but you must be careful not to be unexpected. ”

Fuwu cautiously asked, "Is it possible to directly investigate the details of the 'Four Great Families'?" ”

Kui Xuan pondered for a moment and replied cautiously: "Don't act rashly for the time being. We can fall into their trap at any time. We only claim that we are focused on finding murders, and we are not involved in anything else. Remember, don't mention the case of substitute examination for the imperial examination and the corruption of officials. ”

Fuwu, Fushuang, and Fuquan promised in unison: "Subordinates understand!" ”

That night, Fuwen hurriedly returned to Kuixuan's residence, with a solemn face: "Miss Coriander informed that Vice Admiral Taihao handed over the list of scholars to the maid Tang Ming of the Deputy General's Mansion that day. However, Tang Ming's whereabouts are now unknown, and he has not returned to the deputy general's mansion for many days. ”

Kui Xuan's eyes were deep: "Tang Ming is a detailed work placed by the Mu family in the Deputy General's Mansion, Fuwen, you immediately go to investigate whether Tang Ming is hiding in the Mu family." Always proceed with caution so as not to startle the snake. ”

Fu Shuang responded: "Subordinates obey!" ”

Fuwen received the order and left in a hurry. Kui Xuan was full of worries in his heart, he knew that every night in Jiutu City would be long and changeable.

The next day, the Yuhong City Lord finally brought Tai Hao from the Jiutu City Prison to the public court, and handed him over to the judicial army to be selected and presiding over the trial.

Above the court, Yu Hong said to Tai Hao with cold eyes: "Tai Hao, the death of Bao Xian, the shopkeeper of Dongdian Restaurant, did you do it?" ”

Tai Hao responded calmly: "Yuhong City Lord, I really don't know about Bao Xian's death. ”

Yu Hong's eyes were like torches, and he asked again: "Is the death of Ling Cui, the deputy general's maid, your handiwork?" ”

Tai Hao's tone was firm: "This matter has nothing to do with me. ”

Yu Hong said: "Taihao, how can you prove that this matter has nothing to do with you?" ”

Tai Hao asked rhetorically: "Yuhong City Lord, what evidence do you have to implicate me in the two murders?" ”

Yu Hong sneered and said sharply: "Taihao, before the real murderer is caught, you are still suspicious." ”

Kui Xuan interjected calmly: "Yuhong City Lord, regarding the deaths of Bao Xian and Ling Cui, I have found conclusive evidence, which is enough to prove that Vice General Taihao is not the real murderer. ”

"Oh?" Yu Hong raised his eyebrows, "Where is the evidence?" ”

Kui Xuan said: "Just wait outside the door." ”

Yu Hong frowned slightly: "Bring it in." ”

Kui Xuan immediately shouted: "Fuwen, Fuwu, take him to the court!" ”

As soon as the words fell, Fuwen and Fuwu escorted a strong man into the court. The burly man knelt in front of the hall, bowing his head and saying nothing.

Yu Hong's face was expressionless: "What is the identity of this strong man?" ”

Kui Xuan replied solemnly: "He is the murderer who killed Bao Xian's shopkeeper and Miss Ling Cui." ”

The strong man knelt on the ground, his head buried deeper, and there was no excuse.

Yu Hong's face was expressionless, and he said coldly: "Kui Xuan joined the army, since you have captured the real murderer, why don't you put him in prison?" If it weren't for the arraignment of Tai Hao today, do you plan to hide this matter all the time? In your eyes, what is the status of this official? ”

Kui Xuan is neither humble nor arrogant: "Yuhong City Lord, Xia Guan has just arrested this murderer, and he has not had time to report to you." ”

Yu Hong raised his eyebrows: "Since you have just been arrested, how can you prove that this person is the murderer?" ”

Although Kui Xuan felt that the direction of Yuhong's interrogation was a little strange, he still responded calmly: "There are witnesses in Xiaguan. ”

Yu Hong's eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Where are the witnesses?" ”

Kui Xuan replied respectfully: "City Lord, the witness is already outside the door. Do I need to be subpoenaed? ”

Yu Hong waved his hand: "Bring it up." ”

Kui Xuan ordered again in a loud voice: "Fushuang, Fuquan, bring Miss Tang Ming to the court!" ”

Not long after, Fushuang and Fuquan escorted Tang Ming into the court. Kui Xuan said to Tang Ming solemnly: "Miss Tang Ming, tell the Yuhong City Lord everything you know truthfully!" ”

Tang Ming responded crisply: "Yes, City Lord!" Immediately, she saluted Yuhong, "The folk girl Tang Ming, I have seen the lord of Yuhong City." ”

Yu Hong looked at Tang Ming: "Are you the maid of the Deputy General's Mansion?" ”

Tang Ming nodded: "Back to the city lord, the people have served in the deputy general's mansion." ”

Yu Hong turned to the strong man and asked coldly, "What's your name?" ”

The strong man's voice trembled slightly: "Back to the city lord, the little Mu Huo." ”

In yesterday's arrest operation, Mu Huo was arrested, and his name has revealed his inextricable connection with the Mu family in Nancheng. However, although he was born in the Mu family, his relationship with the current head of the Mu family, Mu Dalang and Mu Erlang, has long been out of the five suits. In the family, he was nothing more than a small nursing home, with a low status, and was often ignored by his brothers.

Just last night, Tang Ming's figure suddenly appeared at Kui Xuan's residence, with a touch of deep worry and grievance in her eyes.

"Lord Joiner, please save me!" Tang Ming's voice was filled with endless earnestness and trepidation.

Kui Xuan looked at Tang Ming in front of him and wondered, he had sent someone to look for her, but he couldn't find it. At this moment, he asked gently, "I asked Fuwen and them to look for you, why didn't they find it?" Where the hell have you been? ”

Tang Ming took a deep breath, and her voice trembled: "I was captured by Mu Huo." ”

"Mu Huo?" Kui Xuan frowned slightly, "Who is he?" Why did they arrest you? ”

Tang Ming's eyes were red: "He is a thug of the Mu family." I was locked up by him in a courtyard southwest of the city, and he ...... He ...... to me" At this point, she couldn't stop crying.

Kui Xuan's heart sank and understood the deep meaning of Tang Ming's words. He patted Tang Ming's shoulder, motioned for her to sit down, and said softly, "Miss Tang Ming, if you know something, tell Ben to join the army." With me, you are safe. ”

Tang Ming told Kui Xuan that she was originally the right-hand man of the Mu family, but during the Mu family, Mu Huo had bad intentions towards her and often used her hands and feet. Later, she was sent by the head of the Mu family to serve Taihao in the Deputy General's Mansion, but Mu Huo's entanglement did not end because of this. He even threatened to tell Taihao her true identity in order to blackmail her into submission. Tang Ming was deeply frightened, and in order to protect herself, she had to commit herself to Mu Huo.

In the days of the Deputy General's Mansion, she secretly brought Mu Huo into her and Ling Cui's room when Tai Hao and Qian Zhi were not paying attention. Although Mu Huo has some connections with the Mu family, his greed and shamelessness are far beyond ordinary people. Ling Cui had revealed to him that Vice Admiral Taihao knew about the Jiutu City substitute exam, and Yang Wei, the head of the Yang family, learned about it and discussed countermeasures with the other three heads of the family, and decided to send Mu Huo to extinguish them one by one.

Mu Huo first killed Bao Xian's shopkeeper, and in order to celebrate his "exploits", he secretly infiltrated the deputy general's mansion to find Tang Ming. However, Tang Ming had already become vigilant and refused his unreasonable request. Mu Huo, who lost his mind, saw Ling Cui, and when he saw her, he became furious and forcibly violated her. After fierce resistance, Ling Cui was brutally strangled to death by Mou Huo, and her body was thrown under the bed.

After listening to it, my heart fluctuated. He said in a deep voice: "Miss Tang Ming, why didn't you inform Vice General Taihao of this case as soon as possible, but chose to come to Yamen to report the case?" ”

Tang Ming had tears in her eyes: "When this happens, how dare I tell Vice Admiral Taihao?" I and the other two maids panicked and fled from the Adjutant General's Mansion. We were afraid that the matter would implicate us, and we did not dare to return until noon the next day. The head of the Mu family told me that I would report to the official and frame the charge to Vice General Taihao. I...... I was really forced to be helpless. ”

Kui Xuan's tone was sharp: "You guys are really ruthless, trying every means to frame Vice General Taihao." ”

Tang Ming kowtowed again and again: "Lord Joiner, I know it's wrong, I really know it's wrong." ”

Kui Xuan frowned: "Let me ask you again, is the death of those scholars related to you?" ”

Tang Ming's face was horrified: "The death of a scholar? I really don't know. ”

Kui Xuan pressed step by step: "Vice General Taihao handed over to you the list of scholars who participated in the 'city examination', and these scholars were killed one after another, do you dare to say that you don't know anything about it?" ”

Tang Ming couldn't cry: "My lord, I put the list in the room after I received it, and then it disappeared." I really don't know anything about this, please be aware of it! ”

Kui Xuan asked cautiously, "What is the purpose of the head of the Mu family in sending you to the Deputy General's Mansion?" ”

Tang Ming bit her lower lip and hesitated for a moment before saying, "They want me to report on Vice Admiral Taihao's whereabouts and movements every day. ”

Kui Xuan frowned slightly: "Regarding the fact that you were bullied by Mu Huo, have you ever told the head of the Mu family?" ”

Tang Ming's voice trembled: "I told them, but the head of the Mu family not only did not stand up for me, but threatened to kill me. I have no choice but to come to seek refuge from you. ”

Kui Xuan said in a deep voice: "Then why don't you find the Yuhong City Lord?" ”

A trace of bitterness flashed in Tang Ming's eyes: "The Yuhong City Lord has a deep friendship with the Mu family master, and I am worried that he will not handle this matter fairly." ”

"Then why did you come to Ben to join the army again?" Kui Xuan asked.

Tang Ming's eyes were filled with tears: "I just went to Sister Qianzhi for help, and she suggested that I come to you, so I came." ”

Kui Xuan knew in his heart that the relationship between the Mu family and the Yuhong City Lord was complicated, and he needed to handle this matter more carefully. He decided to act immediately and arrest Mu Huo.

"Miss Tang Ming, can you take us to where Mu Huo is?" Kui Xuan asked solemnly.

Tang Ming nodded firmly: "He's still in that courtyard." ”

Kui Xuan decisively ordered: "Fuwen, Fuwu, Fushuang, Fuquan, follow Miss Tang Ming to that courtyard and immediately arrest Mu Huo!" ”