"There's a fire! There's a fire! Come and put it out! ......"

"Hurry up! There's a fire! Help! ......"

Outside the Su Mansion, more and more people had begun to gather. The sounds of running, shouting, and burning... mixed together, creating an extremely chaotic atmosphere.

At this time, Su Ci had already led the people from the three rooms and the secret guards out of the Su Mansion and stood in a safe area outside.

Before retreating, the secret guards had moved out many small items from each of the three rooms.

When Su Ci came out for the last time, she cleared out all the large furniture and decorations in each room and put them in the space.

The assassination and fire did not cause any financial losses to the third house.

Su Ci looked coldly at the Su Mansion which was getting more and more anxious. Her eyes were icy, but she also became calmer.

Although she has lived here for a long time, Su Ci has no regrets at all.

Su Ci did not have a good impression of this place.

Here, the only impression she had was poverty, oppression, blame, abuse and injustice.

Her parents and relatives probably felt the same as she did and didn't have much attachment to her.

While I was thinking, I heard someone exclaim, "Master! When the old lady ran out, she accidentally burned her arms and legs!"

Following the sound, I saw a scene of panic and agitation not far away.

Su Ci sneered but did not move forward.

This is a typical case of bringing trouble upon oneself.

These people who were trying to harm others thought they had done it perfectly, but they didn't know that she had already seen through their plans.

Otherwise, all three families would have died out by now.

At this time, Ying Si and the secret guards also came back quietly and reported: "Miss! The fires in Yongping Marquis' Mansion and Qingyuan Earl's Mansion have also started!"

"Okay! You've worked hard! Go and take a rest!"

Overnight, in the capital city, three officials' residences suddenly caught fire. Officials who failed to do their job would inevitably be punished, and if the situation was serious, they might even be dismissed from office.

Su Ci called An Qi and whispered, "Ask someone to check who the patrol officer on duty tonight is? Where did he go? What is he doing?"

"Yes, miss!"

Su Ci reviewed all her actions tonight, fearing that there would be any mistakes or omissions and that someone would find out.

After a long time, Lord Wang from Jingzhao Prefecture came hurriedly with a group of yamen runners. They were shocked to see the raging fire in front of them. Then they saw the piles of dead bodies of men in black beside the fire, and they became even more terrified.

The captain of the Dragon and Tiger Guard stepped forward and bowed, saying to Lord Wang, "We were patrolling nearby tonight and found many men in black sneaking around, trying to break into the Su Mansion to kill people, so we had a fierce battle with them. Later we found that the Su Mansion was on fire, but because the fire was too big, we didn't have time to put it out, and it burned up."

After saying that, he pointed to a group of black-clad men lying on the ground not far away, like mud, and said, "These are the living murderers. Take them back and interrogate them thoroughly! Who dares to kill and burn people wantonly in the capital? We must find the real murderer!"

"Don't worry! We will do our best to find out the truth and catch the murderer behind this!" Wang Hexing vowed.

Since this matter has alarmed the Dragon and Tiger Guards, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin will soon know about it. How dare he not do his best? Isn't he afraid of dying?

Wang Hexing first asked the yamen runners to take all the prisoners back to the Jingzhao Prefecture jail and imprison them all.

He also ordered his subordinates to actively collect evidence and take notes, and even organized the public to put out the fire...

Seeing that Su Ci and the maids were intact, she came over to comfort them, "Princess Anping, are you frightened?"

"I was really frightened! I don't know why a large number of men in black broke into the Su Mansion and wanted to commit murder. Fortunately, we had the protection of the 'Dragon and Tiger Guards' and were able to suppress the enemies. Otherwise, we would have been in great trouble. But, I don't know when the security in the capital has become so bad?"

"Moreover, as soon as I realized something was wrong, I asked the secret guards to notify the patrolling city guards. However, even though the Su Mansion was shouting and screaming and the flames were soaring, there was still no sign of them. It was very strange!"

Listening to Su Ci's secret complaints, Wang Hexing kept them in mind. These were the key to the problem and the focus of his investigation.

"Thank you very much for the guidance of Princess Anping!" Wang Hexing expressed his gratitude sincerely.

"Also, Lord Wang, please help me find the secret guard I sent out to look for the patrol guards. There is still no news of him!"

"Don't worry, County Lady! I will do my best to find her!"

Su Ci saw everything. Although Wang Hexing was smooth and fickle, he was still an official with outstanding capabilities and could get some practical things done.

After Lord Wang left, Su Ci went to see Old Madam Su. She had a severe fever, especially on her legs and hands. Her skin was covered with blisters and she was screaming in pain.

It’s not easy to find a doctor so late at night.

The injuries were not treated and the pain was excruciating.

The moment she saw Su Ci, a malicious light flashed in her eyes.

Su Ci was not afraid at all. Looking at the old lady's miserable condition, she even said with malicious concern: "Grandma, it must be very painful, right? It's late at night now, and we can't find a doctor for a while. Just bear with it!"

"Stop being so hypocritical. You just want me to get hurt, right?"

"Old Madam! You are wronging me! Although you are not kind, I cannot be unfilial! The pain is in your body, but it hurts in my heart. I have always remembered all these years, the care and kindness that the old madam has shown me, and I dare not forget it for a day!"

"Also, I heard someone say that a few days ago, the old lady sent someone to the 'Qibaolou' to buy some beautiful jewelry. How come I didn't see you wearing it?"

When she heard the word "Qibao Tower", the old lady's pupils shrank sharply, her expression became a little flustered, and she unconsciously showed a look of vigilance.

When Su Ci saw her guilty look, she knew that the old lady had understood the deep meaning of her hint.

She wanted to hint to the old lady that she already knew that she had contacted people through the "Qibao Tower". She wanted to alert the enemy. Only by knowing who the enemy was, she would not be assassinated and could fight back better.

She was constantly being plotted against but was totally unaware of it. This passive situation was so frustrating and she really didn't like it.

She wanted to alert the enemy and expose the person behind the scenes.

As long as she knew who the enemy was, she would be confident that she could deal with his plot.

The old lady moved her lips and said hysterically: "You...what on earth do you know? How do you know this?"

"I know nothing! Madam, what are you talking about?"

The old lady looked at Su Ci's face warily, and stared at her calmly for a long time. She endured the pain all over her body, closed her eyes, and said no more.

Su Ci had achieved her goal, so she didn't linger any longer and left.

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