Taihao came to the backyard of Yangfu, and the carriage in front of him was eye-catching. The coachman was guarded by the officials and was squatting with his back to the wall. He walked up to the coachmen and asked solemnly, "Where are you going to send these things?" ”

A chauffeur replied tremblingly, "My lord, we are only in charge of driving, and we don't know anything else." They only let us follow the housekeeper. ”

Taihao asked, "Where is the housekeeper now?" ”

The coachman pointed to the corner of the wall, where an old man was squatting, and the old man slowly got up and responded with a trembling voice: "I am the housekeeper of Yangfu, Yang'an." ”

Taihao waved his hand at him, motioning for him to come closer. Yang An obeyed the order and walked to Tai Hao's side and saluted respectfully: "Yang An greets my lord!" ”

Tai Hao stared at Yang An tightly and asked solemnly: "Yang An, as the housekeeper of Yang Mansion, this official hopes that you will answer truthfully." Where have Yang Wei and his wife and concubine gone now? ”

Yang An lowered his head and responded truthfully: "The villain really doesn't know where they went. Director Yang Wei said that their relatives who were officials in the court had an accident, so they arranged for the children and grandchildren of the Yang family to leave first yesterday. Today, the head of Yang Wei left with his wife and concubine. ”

Taihao frowned: "Then the Yang family's business doesn't matter?" Qinglou is also closed? ”

Yang An replied: "The Yang family's business has always been taken care of by guys. ”

Tai Hao asked again: "What are these carriages loaded on?" ”

Yang An hesitated for a moment and replied, "Yes...... It is the property of the sheep family. ”

At this time, a servant reported in a loud voice: "City lord, the boxes have been opened, and they are full of silver ingots!" ”

Tai Hao decisively ordered: "You guys, keep these boxes in mind, no one is allowed to touch the contents inside." ”

He turned to face Yang An, and his tone was serious: "Yang An, where are you going to transport this silver?" ”

Yang An replied truthfully: "The principal said that it will be transported to Wuqu City first, and someone will pick it up when it arrives." My lord, may I ask you, what crime has my head of the family committed? ”

Taihao knew in his heart that if he wanted to detain these carts of silver and prevent them from being transported to other cities, there had to be a good reason. Otherwise, easy seizure may violate the law and even cause turmoil in the entire Nine Earth City.

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Yang An, Miss Ling Cui was in Yang Mansion before, right?" ”

Yang An nodded: "Ling Cui used to be a maid in Yangfu, but she ......"

Tai Hao interrupted Yang An's words: "This official has found out that Miss Ling Cui's death has nothing to do with Yangfu. Therefore, the people in Yangfu are all suspicious, and they must cooperate with the government's investigation, and no one is allowed to leave Jiutu City. ”

Yang An said with a bitter face: "But the main thing has already left Jiutu City, and now we are left with our family members and guys, we really don't know anything." ”

Tai Hao frowned: "I have already sent soldiers to hunt down Yang Wei, hoping to chase him back." ”

Subsequently, Tai Hao gave an order to those soldiers: "You guard this place for me, no one in the Yangfu can go out, take care of these silver ingots." ”

The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes!" Subordinates obey! ”

Then, Tai Hao instructed the four officials: "The four of you also stay here and guard, and if there is any situation, immediately report to the yamen and report to me!" ”

The four officials responded in unison: "Yes! ”

Tai Hao then returned to Yamen with Eun Qiang. On the way, Eun Qiang couldn't help but ask Tai Hao: "City Lord, why did the head of the Yang family run away?" ”

Tai Hao replied lightly: "He probably heard some rumors and left quickly because he thought it was not good." ”

Huan Qiang asked curiously: "What rumors?" ”

A hint of deep meaning flashed in Taihao's eyes: "It's the rumor that the government is going to start rectifying the sheep family." Huan Qiang, you take a trip outside the city and go to the homesick pavilion that is being built. See if the workers have already started working, and if the priest is staying there, tell him that the funds for the construction of the Homesick Pavilion have been settled, and let him hurry up and build it. ”

After hearing this, Eun Qiang immediately responded: "Yes! The little ones will do it! ”

After Tai Hao returned to the yamen, Kui Xuan was already waiting in the front hall. Kui Xuan reported to Tai Hao: "City Lord, after investigation, we have found out what Mu Jin did. He took money from the 'Four Great Families' and used the opportunity to deliver food to tell Mu Huo that he would take all the charges on himself, so as not to expose the control of the 'Four Great Families' over him. ”

Tai Hao sneered after hearing this: "I guessed it a long time ago." Where is Mou Jin now? ”

Kui Xuan replied: "He is in the court, waiting for your fate." ”

Tai Hao said coldly: "Then there is no need for trial, he will be directly put in prison, and he will be locked up next to Mu Huo's cell." ”

Kui Xuan commanded: "Yes! I'll do it. ”

Tai Hao sat in the front hall, staring ahead with deep eyes, thinking about his next step. Fortunately, he learned the news of Yang Wei's attempt to escape in time, otherwise Yang Wei would definitely transfer all the silver in the city out of Jiutu City, bringing heavy losses to the city's economy.

However, although the silver has been seized, Yang Wei and his wife, concubines, and children have managed to escape and are missing. Taihao was worried, not knowing whether the soldiers sent would be able to successfully recover Yang Wei. If it can be recovered, the investigation process of the sheep family can be officially initiated; If it cannot be recovered, it is necessary to dig deep into the crimes of the Yang family through the Yang family's family, so that the people of the city can understand its true face.

At this moment, Taihao is thoughtful and knows that every next step needs to be treated carefully. He must carefully uncover the shady curtain behind the Yang family, because only by successfully rectifying the Yang family can it have a deterrent effect on the other three families.

Night fell, the stars were shining, but the soldiers who were chasing the sheep guard had not yet returned. Shui Liang, the warden of the Jiutu City Prison, stepped into the yamen and reported to Taihao: "Mu Huo shouted loudly in the prison, claiming that he must see the Taihao City Lord. ”

Tai Hao went to the cell with Shui Liang, and at this moment, in the big cell, the sound of Mu Huo echoed, causing a commotion among many prisoners. Shui Liang is well aware of the seriousness of the situation and has ordered all jailers to be vigilant to prevent accidents. Outside Mu Huo's cell, Tai Hao asked in a deep voice: "Mu Huo, what is the matter with you, you have to see this official?" ”

As soon as Mu Huo saw Taihao's figure, he instantly restrained his frenzy. With tears in his eyes, he pleaded with Tai Hao: "City Lord, I know that I have made a big mistake, you have arrested me in prison, and I have nothing to say. But please spare my brother, he is not guilty. There is also a bedridden elderly mother at home who needs to be taken care of. Did you put both of us brothers in to starve my mother to death? ”

Tai Hao said slowly: "I can't see that you are still a little filial." According to the laws of our Eastern Empire, all guilty should be put in prison. Do you not know the sins committed by your two brothers? His eyes were sharp, and he looked at Mu Jin's cell. Mu Jin shrank in the corner, too timid to make a sound.

Mu Huo said helplessly: "I admit that what I have done has been truthfully explained to you." Why do you treat us like this? ”

Tai Hao sneered: "Mu Huo, think about it, how much lie did you lie to this official?" Do you think this official will easily believe you? If you really think about your mother, tell the truth about the crimes you have committed, and make it clear! ”

Mu Jin persuaded in the next cell: "Second brother, you should tell the truth, otherwise A-Niang will really starve tonight." ”

Tai Hao said in a deep voice: "Mu Huo, let me tell you, the head of the Yang family, Yang Wei, has fled, and I am ordering the soldiers to pursue him with all his might." Now let's not talk about what the head of your Mu family said to you, just say what the head of the Yang family explained to you. If you don't make it clear thoroughly, when we catch Yang Wei and ask him to explain what you did, even if I want to reduce your sentence at that time, it will be difficult to do so. ”

Mu Huo heard Taihao's words, thought for a moment, and said resolutely: "Okay, I'm willing to explain truthfully." If you still have any questions, please ask. ”

Tai Hao said coldly: "What have you done, who instructed you, and how did you do it?" The official wants you to explain it in detail, not a word. ”

He ordered the jailers to take Mu Huo to the interrogation room of the Jiutu City Prison and interrogate Mu Huo again.

In the interrogation room, Mu Huo truthfully confessed the crimes he had committed: "Although the younger one is a descendant of the Mu family, he does not have a harmonious relationship with the current principals Mu Dalang and Mu Erlang. Since he learned some kung fu when he was a child, the younger one became a thug shared by the 'four major families', responsible for cleaning the portal for them. A few days ago, the head of the 'Four Families' was discussing how to deal with you, so he called me over. ”

Tai Hao asked, "Are you saying that they are still discussing how to deal with me?" ”

Mu Huo nodded silently: "Yes, the head of the Yang family mentioned that you brought the substitute examiner Ah Chou into the Deputy General's Mansion, so they guessed that you already knew about the substitute exam in Jiutu City." They don't know how you found out about this, and you used the name 'Twelve' to take part in the lottery and were selected to take the lottery for the Locke family. The son-in-law of Luo Gu, the head of the Locke family, was furious at the time and vowed to let you taste the consequences of going against them. ”

Mu Huo paused and continued: "So, they instructed the little one to go to the East Dian Shop, killed the shopkeeper Bao Xian, and stuffed the paper ball with the words 'Twelve' in his hand in an attempt to blame you. ”

Tai Hao asked, "Then what was your purpose in killing Ling Cui?" ”

Mu Huo hesitated for a moment and continued: "That was the head of the Yang family, Yang Wei, who instructed the little one to do it. After killing Bao Xian, the head of the 'Four Great Families' gave Xiao a sum of money to let Xiao leave Jiutu City to avoid the limelight. However, Yang Wei told the little one that he would go to the Deputy General's Mansion to get rid of Ling Cui before leaving. He said that Ling Cui was once the maid of their sheep family and was sent to the deputy general's mansion to do fine work. But Ling Cui knew too much, and it was becoming more and more difficult to control, and he was worried that one day she would betray the Yang family. So, he gave the little one a hundred taels of silver and ordered the little one to go to the deputy general's mansion and kill her. ”

Mu Huo's voice was low: "Because the little one has a good relationship with another maid, Tang Ming, I went to find her first." After that, the little one followed Tang Ming into the deputy general's mansion. When the little one saw Miss Ling Cui, he couldn't help but feel pity in his heart, and felt that it was a pity to kill such a beautiful woman like this. So......"

"So you raped her." Tai Hao said in a low voice, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes, "Then why did you still kill her?" ”

Mu Huo was silent for a moment, and his voice trembled: "Because...... She resisted too fiercely, small ...... There is really no way to do it for the small ones. Little damn it! The little ones are damn good! ”

Taihao took a deep breath and tried to stay calm: "Then why did you take Tang Ming away?" ”

Mu Huo's voice was weak: "They let the little one leave Jiutu City to avoid the limelight, and they don't know how long they will hide." The little one wanted to leave with a woman, so he took Tang Ming with him. ”

Tai Hao frowned: "Then why didn't you leave Nine Earth City?" ”

Mu Huo sighed: "Because Tang Ming doesn't want to go with the little one." The little one had to take her to a small yard that he bought. The little ones thought that as long as we stayed there and didn't have contact with the outside world, we would be fine. So ......"