Tongzhuang Shili Rice Flower Fragrance

On the first day Yu Mingyuan arrived in Pingle, there were not many changes in the city, but on the second night, the three of them got together again and made new moves. They planned to send two groups of people to take action tomorrow morning. One group was people from the Yamen, who went to Xu's house to arrest Xu Zhengde, while the other group waited for the opportunity to deal with Zhang Guofu, pretending to commit suicide.

According to this rhythm, the case can be closed quickly and reported to the higher authorities. It is said that the yamen handed over the dam and wharf project to Zhang Guofu to undertake the construction, but he and the material supplier embezzled the project money for himself, causing flood control dams and wharves. It was washed away by floods within a few years of construction, and as a result, the matter was left alone.

However, after the discussion was over, Liu Chengye and Du Xian had just left the gate of the posthouse when they heard someone report that the imperial court had sent an imperial envoy to investigate the flood in southern Shanxi and would soon arrive in Pingle County. Run back and meet Yu Mingyuan.

Yu Mingyuan pondered for a while and said: "Earlier, my father-in-law said that the little emperor no longer trusts him now, and he will secretly send someone to investigate. It seems that this is the imperial envoy. But since it is a secret investigation, why is it here now?" Did the news suddenly break out?"

"I don't know the details, maybe someone accidentally leaked the news, my lord, what should we do here?"

Yu Mingyuan didn't panic, and said unhurriedly: "So what about the imperial envoy, he can't find any clues about these things, and in the end, we will lead you by the nose, don't panic, just pretend that you don't know about it, In addition, the two things just mentioned must be done well.”

The two of Liu Chengye took orders and left.

In the early morning of the second day, before Liu Chengye had time to arrange for the police to go out to arrest Xu Zhengde, he heard the shocking news that a wealthy businessman in Pingle County——Zhang Guofu, the owner of Wansheng Granary, died suddenly last night.

The news spread across the entire Pingle County in an instant, and people talked a lot, saying that the flood control dam and Qingwan Wharf that he contracted back then had accidents, and now I heard that the imperial court sent an imperial envoy to investigate, and he was found to have hurt his family members, afraid of crime committed suicide.

For a moment, Liu Chengye couldn't guess how Zhang Guofu died, and why he died at this moment. He originally planned to deal with him today to avoid future troubles. Now it's all right, he died cleanly, and the deal between them Finally not afraid of being leaked out.

But Liu Chengye was still a little uneasy. To ensure everything was safe, after arranging for Xu Zhengde to be arrested and brought to justice, he hurried to Zhang's house with his assistant and yamen servants.

As soon as I arrived near the alley, I saw the white paper tape fluttering in the wind at the door, accompanied by bursts of crying, which looked very sad.

As soon as he entered the compound, he saw that the mourning hall had been set up, paper thread incense candles were burned around the coffin, and long lights were lit. A group of Zhang Guofu's wives, concubines and descendants were kneeling around the coffin, wailing loudly.

After watching this scene, Liu Chengye felt more settled in his heart. It seemed that Guofu was really dead.

But not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, Liu Chengye hurriedly found Zhang Xiuwen, the son of Zhang Guofu, and planned to open the coffin for an autopsy to determine whether he was really dead, so as to ensure that nothing would happen again in the future.

Zhang Xiuwen refused, and said angrily: "The dead are the big ones. My father has now been safely buried in the coffin, and he doesn't want to be disturbed by other things in the world. Could it be that Mr. Liu really thinks that we, as children, can still take a living person to death?" Can't put it in the coffin?"

Liu Chengye naturally didn't believe it, and the other party had no reason to use such a method to deceive him, but it was really hard to feel at ease if he didn't take a look.

Just when the two sides were arguing, a voice suddenly came from outside the door, "The imperial envoy has arrived—"

When everyone present heard this, they prostrated themselves on the ground. Liu Chengye was deeply surprised, but he couldn't allow him to think too much, so he knelt down on his knees, waiting anxiously for the imperial envoy to appear like everyone else.

After a burst of hurried footsteps, the whole scene fell silent. A pair of delicate shoes passed by. Liu Chengye did not expect that the imperial envoy was actually a woman. He slightly raised his eyebrows, wanting to take a peek at her true face. A tall and luxuriously dressed woman walked by, not wanting the other party's sharp eyes to sweep over, so frightened that Liu Chengye hurriedly lowered his head.

"Who is the scholar of the Zhang family now?"

"Return to the imperial envoy, now the servants are Caomin, Zhang Xiuwen, the eldest son of Zhang Guofu, I don't know what orders you have." Zhang Guofu's 25-year-old son hurriedly stepped forward.

"Well, I ask you, when did your father go?"

"My lord, my father stayed in the third aunt's room last night. My aunt woke up in the middle of the night and felt that there was something wrong with my father's cold body. She hurriedly called someone to see her and found that her body was already stiff. It was about ugly time." Zhang Xiuwen replied sadly. .

San Gongshi's eyes were cold, and he said expressionlessly: "Zhang Guofu is suspected of embezzling funds for the flood control dam project in Pingle County. It is suspected that he is trying to escape the investigation by using the name of feigning death, and he has to turn on and off the autopsy, so you must not stop him, otherwise he will be punished together in the name of obstructing official duties."

Zhang Xiuwen was originally tough when facing Liu Chengye when he was about to open the coffin for an autopsy, but after hearing San Gongshi's words, he immediately froze down, dared not speak up, and led others to get out of the way.

At this time, Liu Chengye hastily stepped forward and said: "Master Imperial Envoy——I am Liu Chengye, the county captain of Pingle County. I also came here to check on the sudden death of Boss Zhang and brought my work. Please let the official come to serve you. .”

San Gongshi snorted coldly: "I don't trust you, I have a job myself."

After finishing speaking, he gestured to a follower in gray clothes behind him, and the follower carried a toolbox and walked behind the coffin, seemingly prepared.

Opening the coffin for an autopsy was disrespectful to the deceased. The Sangong is a public official, and Zhang Guofu is a group of descendants, wives and concubines outside. Zhang Xiuwen ordered people to lower the white curtain in front of the coffin and let the Sangong's entourage inside.

Liu Chengye kept an eye out, stood at the corner, and could look in through the gap between the two curtains. As expected, he saw the attendant lift up the corpse for inspection. Liu Chengye's eyes widened, and the pale gray It's not Zhang Guofu who is the face of defeat.

After a while, the follower came out carrying the tool box and shook his head at Sangong, who instantly looked very bad.

Liu Chengye saw it, and was overjoyed. It seemed that this Guofu was really dead, and now he had nothing to worry about. When the time came, all the guilt would be piled on him, and everything would be safe.

Seeing that the investigation was fruitless, San Gongshi led the people away in a gust of wind. Liu Chengye was really refreshed when he saw her uneasy expression.

Zhang Xiuwen ordered people to cover the coffin and nail it up. Liu Chengye didn't go up to check if he had gone through the actions just now, so he took the people and left.

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On Tongzhuang's side, after Ming and Ye Qiuniang confessed to each other, they felt that they were surrounded by pink bubbles. People who understand understand naturally, but those who don't understand still have a silly face.

"Rourou, stop clinging to sister Qiuqiu, she is so busy, let's go and play by ourselves, okay, the frog was delicious last time, I haven't even had enough of it yet, let's go catch the frog."

There is no such thing as frogs and snails in Mingrou's mind at this time, her eyes are full of Ye Qiuniang, you know, when two people are together, even if they do nothing, they feel sweet and full of joy. .

And last night, after the two confessed to each other, although they haven't handed over their bodies yet, there is nothing wrong with them. The two have unlocked some new ways to make people more shy. It has only been a few hours at this time. Stick together all the time.

Ye Qiuniang is not an idle person, she naturally has many things to do, she is also reluctant to leave Mingrou, even though she and Mingrou are in the stage of tenderness during this time, she still wakes up on time every day, The beloved little girl stayed on the bed, Ming Rou was very puzzled, and asked her why she couldn't relax for a day or two, Ye Qiuniang said that she was busy, but in fact she had another thought in her heart.

She and Mingrou have been together for more than ten years, and she can be sure that she will never get tired of her for the rest of her life, but now Mingrou is at the age of seventeen or eighteen, which is the age when she loves the new and dislikes the old, and they have been together for so many years , Now that the relationship between the two has changed, they still have to stick together. I don't know if she will get tired of herself after a long time.

You know, there are three thousand beauties in the emperor's harem, and all the beauties in this world are sent to the palace, so the emperor can get tired of seeing such beautiful beauties, let alone such a beauty as myself.

Ye Qiuniang was uncommonly unconfident.

If she didn't say anything, Mingrou naturally didn't know what was going on in her heart, but one thing was certain was that she spent less time with Mingrou, which made it even more precious for the two of them to spend time together, and their relationship became more and more precious. It's so sticky that others can't see it.

But Xu Qionghua didn't mind running out from time to time to show his presence.

Ming Rou couldn't bear Ye Qiuniang, and wanted to follow her to the city, Xu Qionghua also followed, and the three of them crowded into a carriage, Ming Rou finally couldn't help it, and said to Xu Qionghua: "Hua Zi , don’t you want to catch frogs, why don’t you stay at home and let Tiantian take you there?”

"Tiantian has to work. Anyway, I just want to play with you. If you don't follow, it won't be fun." Xu Qionghua pouted.

"There is more than one carriage at home. You can take another one. Why do you follow us? It's so crowded that I have nowhere to put my butt."

"It's cold now, let's squeeze to warm up, and you can talk to sister Qiu, isn't it good?"

"You want to talk to Jiujiu, but Jiujiu doesn't necessarily want to talk to you." Mingrou interrupted her unceremoniously.

Xu Qionghua curled her lips, leaned forward and asked Ming Rou, looking past the middle: "Sister Qiu, don't you want to talk to me?"

Seeing the two little sisters chattering against each other, Ye Qiuniang also thought it was very funny, so she smiled and said, "Of course I am willing."

"Hmph, did you see that sister Qiu didn't mind, but you are stingy and treat sister Qiu as something unique to you, you can't even take a look at it."

"Isn't it? Jiujiu belongs to me, don't you accept it!"

"Submit, what's yours is yours, I don't dare to snatch it from you, okay."

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The group made a lot of noise and soon arrived at the rouge shop. Ye Qiuniang had other things to deal with, so she put the two of them down and left.

As soon as Xu Qionghua walked into the door of the store, she saw a young guy in the store walking up quickly, pulled her aside, and told her about Xu Zhengde being arrested by the yamen.

Xu Qionghua was taken aback: "What did you say!"

The boy repeated it again.

Xu Qionghua suddenly felt cold all over: "Is Sister Fu there? I want to find Sister Fu——"

Seeing that something was wrong with her, Ming Rou hurriedly stepped forward to ask what was going on, and the young man told her what he knew.

Ming Rou immediately felt that something was wrong. The flood and the dam had nothing to do with the Xu family, but they were still imprisoned now. The situation was going to be bad, so she was anxious to find someone.

At this moment, a tall figure came in from the door. The person who came was Zhang Zhen, the third gentleman. Seeing the two of them running around in a hurry, he realized what happened after hearing this, and couldn't help but comfort him. : "If Boss Xu hadn't done those things, there wouldn't be any serious problems."

"It's easy to say, how can you be sure?"

"Of course I can, because I am the imperial envoy sent by the Holy One to investigate the flood."