The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

Gu Nanyuan's eyes flashed, and he instantly realized the purpose of these men in black.

He shouted, "They are stalling for time, not trying to kill us!"

Qi Zeshen understood immediately and became even more alert.

He and Gu Nanyuan exchanged glances in tacit understanding, and reacted immediately, preparing to break through the encirclement.

However, just as they were about to attack, the men in black suddenly retreated and quickly disappeared into the night, as if they had never appeared.

"Retreat so easily?" Qi Zeshen's eyes were filled with deep doubt.

Gu Nanyuan was silent for a moment, and then calmly analyzed: "These people value their lives. Their mission is not to kill us, but to delay us."

Just as the two had not yet fully figured out the situation, a sudden noise was heard outside the yard.

The government detectives brought dozens of people into the courtyard and surrounded Gu Nanyuan, Qi Zeshen and his group.

The leading county magistrate was wearing an official robe and had a gloomy face. He held a complaint high in his hand and glanced coldly at Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen.

"Who reported the case?" Qi Zeshen asked impatiently, an ominous premonition suddenly rising in his heart.

The county magistrate said coldly: "This county has received reports from the people that there are large-scale murders here, and they suspect that you are the ones who did it. Now that so many people have died in this house, I have the obligation to bring you back to the government office for interrogation."

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were cold and stern: "We were just tracking down the real culprit of this case, but we didn't expect this group of men in black to use the corpse to frame us."

The county magistrate was not moved at all and said sternly: "No matter what, the people at the murder scene must be taken away for trial. Bring them back to the government office!"

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were cold and he clenched the sword in his hand. He was about to resist but was gently held back by Qi Zeshen.

Qi Zeshen lowered his voice and said, "Forcing our way in at this moment will only make the situation more complicated. Right now, the most important thing for us is to maintain our innocence."

Gu Nanyuan pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Okay, we'll follow you back to the government office." Gu Nanyuan looked at the county magistrate coldly, having already prepared for the next step in his mind.

The county magistrate sneered and signaled his men to take Gu Nanyuan, Qi Zeshen and his party onto the carriage and escort them back to the government office.

Outside the government office, the carriage slowly stopped, and Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen walked into the lobby of the government office under the escort of the constables.

The hall was brightly lit and the atmosphere was particularly solemn. The county magistrate sat in the hall, sizing up the two people in front of him with cold eyes.

Gu Nanyuan and Qi Zeshen walked into the hall in silence. They were surrounded by yamen runners and constables.

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were indifferent, while Qi Zeshen's expression was calm, and they were not affected by the situation before them at all.

"You bold and unruly people, you actually dare to resist the investigation of this county. Come here immediately!" The county magistrate said sternly, as if he wanted to intimidate them.

However, Gu Nanyuan ignored his shouting, but walked forward slowly, lifted his sleeves, and revealed the token on his waist.

The token was clearly engraved with the imperial seal, indicating his special identity.

When the county magistrate saw this, his face suddenly changed and his original arrogance disappeared in an instant.

"This... this gentleman is..." the county magistrate asked in a trembling voice, his eyes full of fear.

Gu Nanyuan spoke coldly, his voice low and majestic: "I am the imperial envoy ordered by the emperor to investigate the case of the escape of the Eighth House. If you dare to disobey orders in the slightest, you will be severely punished."

When the county magistrate heard the word "imperial envoy", he was immediately panicked and stood up quickly, bowing his hands to apologize: "I have offended you and I deserve death. Please forgive me, I will cooperate."

Qi Zeshen looked at the county magistrate coldly, his tone indifferent, but revealing unquestionable majesty: "This matter must be kept absolutely confidential, no rumors can be leaked, especially the news of the death of all the people in the eighth house, not a single word can be spread."

The county magistrate nodded repeatedly, with cold sweat on his forehead: "I will definitely obey your orders, and I will never dare to say anything more."

Gu Nanyuan's eyes were stern. He winked at the people around him, and the subordinates he secretly arranged immediately took over the investigation of the entire case.

Not long after, the subordinate came back to report: "Sir, all the eight families were killed by a single sword. The attacker was precise and experienced. But we did not find the body of Qi Sili, the eighth master of the Qi family. It seems that someone deliberately took his body away."

Qi Zeshen's expression became even more solemn. He whispered to Gu Nanyuan, "This was obviously premeditated. Without seeing Uncle Eight's body, maybe he is still alive."

Gu Nanyuan nodded: "This is exactly what they want. The Eighth House was massacred, and Qi Sili's disappearance must have a hidden story. We must return to the capital to report immediately."

Qi Ze nodded, but there was a hint of pity in his eyes: "Although the people of the Eighth House have made a big mistake, they are the bloodline of the Qi family after all. I can't let them die tragically outside and their bodies exposed in the wilderness. I want to bring them back to the capital and let their souls return to their hometown."

Gu Nanyuan was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "In that case, we will take them back to Beijing for burial. This is the Qi family's business, and you have the right to make this decision."

The two men quickly issued orders to sort out all the bodies in the eight rooms, put them into coffins, and prepare to transport them back to the capital.

Gu Nanyuan's people quickly took over the follow-up handling of the case. Under Gu Nanyuan's orders, the government office maintained strict confidentiality and no information was allowed to leak.

After dealing with the bodies of the eight people, Gu Nanyuan immediately wrote a secret letter, detailing the entire incident, and sent a messenger to deliver the secret letter to the palace at full speed.

After two days of travel, Qi Sili finally arrived in the capital, full of doubts and fatigue.

He originally thought that the boss would take him to see Prince Ren, but the boss directly ordered him to return to the Yongliang Marquis Mansion.

"The head of the Yongliang Marquis' Mansion now is your second brother Qi Siyu. The first house and the old lady have severed their relationship." The eldest brother said these words with a smile, then left with his men.

Qi Sili was stunned, his heart suddenly contracted, and he fell into deep shock.

"My eldest brother is the most filial person in the Qi family. How could he break off relations with our mother?" Qi Sili's mind was in a mess.

He wandered outside the Yongliang Marquis' Mansion for a long time, but did not go in directly as he did in the past.

Qi Sili was cautious. At this moment, he didn't know whether this family would still accept him.

After careful consideration, he came to the back door and knocked gently on it.

The door slowly opened and a servant stuck his head out. He looked at Qi Sili but did not recognize him.

"Who are you? Why are you knocking on the door so late at night? What do you want to do?" The servant's tone was cold and a little wary.

Qi Sili frowned and said in a low voice: "I am Qi Sili, the master of the eighth room, hurry up and inform him."

The servant was slightly stunned when he heard this, and looked at him carefully for a moment, then sneered disdainfully: "Qi Sili? The people of the Eighth House have been exiled long ago, stop pretending here, get out!"