The first work of the imperial prison

After Shen Jiang went out, he didn't come back for a long time. What came back was just a note.

It is said that the firecracker workshop exploded and caught fire, and it burned quite badly. Fortunately, it was meal time. The workers went home, and those who ate outside were eating. It's too big, even if the fire masters arrive, they won't be able to extinguish it for a while, so he has to help on the spot.

Xuanfeng is a very professional dog general. As soon as he heard the sound, he immediately put down the car and ran to his kennel. If necessary, he would be taken out by someone.

Neither the man nor the dog was there, so Ye Baiting didn't have to pretend to be sick. He stood in front of the window of the Nuan Pavilion with his hands behind his back, looking into the distance where the gunpowder smoke shot straight into the sky, his eyes fixed.

This time is a bit sensitive, in order to prevent someone from taking advantage of the loopholes, he had better go back to the cell, but he didn't move because he saw a person passing by outside...

A thousand households are named Peng Xiangming.

About Jin Yiwei, Qiu Xunqing didn't tell him too much, and the chat that day was just a taste of it, all he explained and planned was his status as a prisoner, what was involved, what he could do, and more, it was impossible for Qiu Xunqing to talk to him. He said, can't say.

As a commander in charge of the overall situation, you have to think about everything and plan everything. What should I say to you?

But Qiu Yiqing didn't say anything, after the past few days, he also saw that this Qianhu named Peng Xiangming was inextricably linked to the prison escape incident. Now Chai Pengyi was killed by Shi Mi, and Baihu Feng Zhao was killed by Qiu. Suspected Qing was dealt with on the spot, and there was no evidence to prove his death, but no evidence could be obtained.

He didn't believe in Qiu Yiqing and didn't doubt it, but Qiu Yiqing just didn't make any movement, as if he didn't notice anything, Peng Xiangming didn't even feel guilty, and he was as usual with a big temper, and his eyes were dark when he looked at people, especially for him. You're welcome, every time I see him, I always look like 'how are you worthy to stand here and talk to Ben Qianhu'.

It's not that Ye Baiting can't be messed with, but he thinks it's unnecessary, why bother disrupting other people's plans?

He planned to wait for this person to walk over before leaving, but the next moment, he saw Peng Xiangming... Kneeling?

Look again, oh, it turned out to be facing Qiu Yiqing.

Qiu Yiqing came in from outside the courtyard and said something. Peng Xiangming knelt down. After that, only two Jinyi guards escorted him away. Looking in the direction...is it the execution room?

Tsk, it's fine if you don't make a move, just make a big move if you make a move, the commander is a bit ruthless, I hope I can ask something this time.But look at this posture, it's just a small fight that didn't do a good job, it's impossible to kill them, and I'm afraid there will be intersections in the future.

Ye Baiting looked out the window, but Qiu Yiqing didn't come over, and he didn't even look in the direction of the Nuan Pavilion, as if he didn't care, as if it didn't matter where he was, and it didn't matter whether things were progressing or not...

Ye Baiting felt that he was playing a lonely game. The whole Beizhen Fusi was imprisoned. The rumors were so ambiguous that he almost believed them. In fact, the Lord did not care about him at all. Is he really valued?Why does it look less and less like it?

On the contrary, it was Qiu Yiqing, who became more and more mysterious.

This man is indifferent, with thousands of mountains and rivers hidden in his eyes. Even if he has the card of Jinyiwei and the gold bracelet with a small bell, he still has not approached this man's life. What will happen in the future depends on him. Trying hard to create by myself, this person is cold and heartless, and definitely won't help...

Ye Baiting snorted and returned to the prison.

The days that followed were ordinary and ordinary.

Qiu Yiqing is often absent. According to Shen Jiang, he is patrolling the camp outside, and the commander has the right to supervise all the guards. Whether it is inside or outside the palace, on the outskirts of Beijing or in other places, whenever he has time, he must take a look. A period of time, almost the busiest time.

Entering the winter moon, it is getting colder every day, the north wind is howling, I can't wait to rub the chill into your bones, the sky is getting more and more cloudy, there is no sunshine for several days, and finally on this day, the sky is white and the first snow is coming.

The snowflakes are small and white, falling slowly from the air, swinging with the wind, and disappearing on the ground.

"Woo-woof! Woah!"

The dog was lying at the feet of Ye Baiting in the Nuan Pavilion. Seeing Xuefei's beauty outside, he barked twice and jumped out, chasing Xue, running and jumping, being silly and having fun.

Ye Baiting watched it play while thinking about what to have for lunch today, if it snows... the pot is the most suitable for the occasion?

Recently, he has two or three bowls of herbal soup every day. The goatee old man who lives in Fusi, Beizhen has already nodded and allowed him to eat some spicy food. Can he expect a hot pot?

Just as he was thinking, there was a loud 'bang', the thunder-like sound resounded in his ears from far to near.

Louder than the previous one!

Ye Bai stood up vigorously, walked to the window, and saw the smoke and flames soaring into the sky. This time the explosion was closer and more terrifying!

Hearing the movement, Jin Yiwei took action immediately, Shen Jiang ordered people quickly, and ran out quickly without caring about other things, the dog stopped playing after Xue, barked at Ye Baiting, and ran to his kennel.

Ye Baiting thought for a while and returned to the prison.

Can't get out, can't help, at least don't make trouble.

Looking up at the gloomy sky, the first snow is silent, drifting silently, not like rain, but as dense as rain.

I hope... nothing big will happen.

Back in the cell, of course they heard movement inside, Xiang Zi'an asked, "What happened outside? Is it serious?"

Ye Baiting shook his head: "It seems that the fire started somewhere, I don't know the details."

……

Shen Jiang brought people to the scene, swearing and swearing, this time is much better than last time!

The place where the accident happened was a medicinal herb shop, not a firecracker shop. Today, it was dispensing medicine at a free clinic, and there were a lot of people. When there was a sudden explosion and a fire, people couldn't escape at all, and there were people screaming for help, everywhere.

"What are you still doing in a daze, save people!"

"The fire masters haven't come yet..."

"The fire master didn't come, are you dead?" Shen Jiang saw that the merchant next to him pushed a bucket of water out, and immediately went to scoop up a full ladle, poured it on himself, and rushed into the fire first, "It's good to save one." one!"

People went out one by one to save the fire, and the fire burned bigger and bigger. The fire masters came with water trucks, but even the water was a drop in the bucket, and they couldn't be extinguished at all. Everyone was ashamed. The clothes were also burnt badly, and in the winter, I was sweating profusely.

Slowly, Jing Zhaoyin's people came, Wucheng Bingmasi came, fighting fire while saving the fire, what is your problem, why do you want what you don't have... Beizhen Fusi Shen Jiang led a hundred households with people, and the commander didn't even see him!

Shen Jiang doesn't feel very good, don't be unlucky this time, someone messed it up!

The sixteenth day of the winter month, the second day of the first snow, morning morning.

People quarreled under the steps, just because the accident caused too much damage, more than a dozen people were killed and injured, and nearly [-] were slightly injured. In the boundary of the capital, at the foot of the emperor, such accidents are rare.If things go on like this, where is Anping in the capital!

Jing Zhaoyin pushed the pot to Wucheng Bingmasi: "The situation is particularly serious this time. The speed of the fire division's arrival is not slow, but the number is limited, and it is difficult to slow down the overall situation. If Wucheng Bingmasi is not too perfunctory, how could there be such casualties? serious?"

Wucheng soldiers and horses would not recognize this pot, with a serious face: "Daily patrolling and vigilance is your duty, Jing Zhaoyin, right? If you are careful in handling errands, keep a close eye on everything, and the fence is tightly tied. As soon as there is a sign, you will immediately Notification, prevention in place, how could such a disaster happen?"

In front of Emperor Yu'an, Wucheng Bingmasi and Jing Zhaoyin shirked responsibility from each other, and spoke convincingly. Anyway, the other party did not do their job properly, and it was none of my business. What's the matter, Dongchang was actually involved, saying that what happened on Dongguan Street, Dongchang is so close, why didn't you send someone to help?Any problem?

The fathers-in-law of Dongchang are not here, and their identities are not allowed to participate in the early court, but they have "friends" officials, of course they have to stand up and speak out, causing trouble in the east, no, trouble in the west——

"If that's the case, Xichang is still in charge of the internal affairs of the palace. As the New Year's Eve is approaching, which firecracker medicinal materials should not be paid attention to or should be purchased. Knowing these things, it seems that they should be responsible for it?"

When the first emperor was there, Dongchang was dominant and directly responsible to the emperor. He was almost fed into Concubine You at that time. The current Concubine You is a private property. At the foot of the empress dowager, before and after she succeeded to the throne today, she helped and made some contributions before reuniting with Dongchang. No one is afraid of anyone, and no one obeys anyone.

With the succession of the new emperor and the rewriting of the court structure, the Empress Dowager and Concubine You have kept a low profile, and have not caused any major incidents. It seems that no matter what happens, Emperor Yu'an has to show face.

……

Ye Baiting was invited by Shen Jiang to the Nuan Pavilion, and the snacks on the table were all delicate and beautiful, tasty and not too big.

Shen Baihu stroked the ends of his hair that had been scorched by the fire, and was frothy, gossiping with Young Master Jiao about the morning court.

Ye Baiting: ...

"Baihu is such a powerful source of news. You know it so clearly. Are you squatting under the official robe?"

"It's so ugly," Shen Jiang looked around and whispered, "It's not me, someone else squatted down and relayed it to me!"

Ye Baiting stared at him: "So?"

Shen Jiang slapped the table, his eyebrows beaming: "So I'm so curious, I can't wait for the court to leave, young master, please analyze it with me, let's see who's busy this time? Chengbing Masi, or Jing Zhaoyin? Otherwise? East factory? West factory?"

"Hey, to put it bluntly, there are actually only two groups of people. Wucheng Bingmasi received the favor of the Empress Dowager, and Jing Zhaoyin's nepotism was entrusted with the blessing of Youtai Guifei. Both groups have approached our Jinyiwei. Stubble, it’s not a good thing, I’m happy to see who gets unlucky!”

Ye Baiting paused: "Unlucky?"

"Yeah!" Shen Jiang rejoiced when he thought of the previous scene, "They are so beautiful when they are torn apart. You haven't seen it before. Take a good look this time! It's like the explosion of the medicine store. The scene was chaotic and serious. Whoever carries the two groups of people will not be able to get a good result. Check it out. How do you check it? There are people everywhere at the scene. Where do you start? You end it hastily and say it was an accident. How to say? Can you come up with evidence that can refute everyone? You said it was not an accident. If you want to investigate thoroughly from the beginning, who will not be investigated? There are so many people at the scene, everyone is suspicious. If you burn that virtue, even if you have evidence It’s all burned up, and you don’t have a clue about planting, even if you work early and late, you may not be able to find results after the Chinese New Year, but others are staring at this, and they will refer to you later, saying that you are not good at doing things, are you not unlucky?”

"Then congratulations Shen Baihu."

"Ah?" Shen Jiang was confused, what are you talking about?

"Master Baihu is going to get busy." Ye Baiting held the pot with his own hands, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it in front of Shen Jiang, "This bad luck will probably fall on your Jin Yiwei."

Shen Jiang's hands trembled, almost scalded: "What the hell? Why did it fall on our Jin Yiwei!"

Ye Baiting's expression was indifferent: "Didn't you say that there are actually two groups of people who are pushing each other? According to the current situation, the two ladies in the palace are both elders, and they didn't deliberately cause trouble. The emperor has to give some face, no matter it's temporarily Whether you can't afford to be offended, or want to deter you, the emperor has to find a suitable and capable person to do this job. Who is in the limelight in the official circles of the capital?"

Shen Jiang gasped.

That must be their commander!Two major cases in succession, serial murders, black-scented chains, and the shocking weeping ghosts and gods who were smashed by the commander... Well, Master Jiao has made great contributions, but others don't know it. Others only know that the commander is jealous and logical. , a good case-solver, even though it was a fire this time, if you want to find out the facts, it's also considered an investigation.

"Don't--if you want to handle serious cases, whoever wants to engage in such nonsense!"

Shen Baihu never expected that he just wanted to eat a melon, but in the end he wanted to eat it on himself?

"No," he stood up and walked around the room, "It's better to go to the field to practice fighting, I can't deal with this matter, young master, quickly think of a way—"

Ye Baiting squinted his eyes: "Are you a pig's brain? I am a small butler, but I can still manage important affairs of the court?"

Pig, pig brain...

It's been a long time since he was scolded so bluntly, and Shen Jiang didn't realize it.

Ye Baiting paused: "Even if you can, it's too late now."

Shen Jiang: ...

It's fine if you scold me, but you still praise yourself?

"Then the young master... Work hard?"

Before he finished speaking, he heard the sound of Beizhen Fusi's gate opening. An old eunuch wearing a blue eunuch uniform was walking in front holding a sandalwood box.

"The decree arrives—"

It's so fast to pass the decree!

Shen Jiang opened his mouth wide and widened his eyes, feeling hopeless.

It's such a coincidence that the commander returned to the commander at this juncture!Wearing a flying fish and python suit, full of travel and dust, the chilling atmosphere on his body is still there, his eyebrows are raised coldly, his eyes are sharp, and anyone who looks at him can freeze his teeth!

Now that you have met, of course you have to accept the order.

"The minister is suspicious of youth, accept the order!"

"Yesterday at Chen's hour, the Xuji Pharmacy on Dongguan Street exploded and caught fire. Many people were killed and injured. The cause is unknown. Jin Yiwei immediately went to investigate, clarify the cause, and report it quickly-this is it!"

"The minister is suspicious of youth, take orders!"

The father-in-law who passed the decree knew that he would be very busy in the future, so he didn't stay long, handed the imperial decree to Qiu Xunqing, greeted him with a smile, and left with the people.

Qiu Yiqing turned around and began to recruit people in Beizhen Fusi——

Shen Jiang hurried out of the warm pavilion: "I——my subordinate went to the fire site yesterday, and I would like to go with you!"

The mouth is disgusting, but the body is very honest.

Qiu Yiqing nodded, looked over Baihu, and saw Ye Baiting: "Do you want to go together?"

Ye Baiting was a little surprised, and pointed to himself: "Me? Can I?"

If you want to go out, it's not a matter of freedom of movement in Beizhen Fusi, but go outside!

Seeing that he didn't refuse, Qiu Yiqing said, "Come with me."

Of course it's good to be able to go out, Ye Baiting immediately gathered his clothes and walked to Qiu Yiqing.

Qiu Yiqing had already ordered people quickly, turned his head and asked Ye Baiting: "Can you ride a horse?"

Ye Baiting shook his head honestly: "No."

"It doesn't matter." Qiu Yiqing stretched his hand to his waist, hugged him, hooked him to his side, and put him on his horse, "You can ride with me."

Ye Baiting didn't react to the sudden rotation of the angle of view and the sudden increase in height, and subconsciously tightened Qiu Yiqing's neck.

If you don't say that he is capable of commanding, others are strangled like this, not to mention screaming, at least they are short of breath and physically agitated. Qiu Xunqing didn't react at all, but patted him on the back lightly to signal him to relax.

Only then did Ye Baiting realize that he had gone too far, and his actions were too aggressive, so he quickly let go of his hands: "Hug, I'm sorry."

Qiu Yiqing hugged his waist: "Relax, trust me."

Ye Baiting: "...um."

Qiu Yiqing clamped the horse's belly with his legs, and the horse ran out: "It won't be too long, it will be fine in a while, and the legs won't hurt."

Ye Baiting: ...

I know you're trying to comfort me as much as possible, but isn't this a bit... Don't think too much, concentrate on the case, and the case is about to be handled!

This is the first time I have seen the outside scenery after coming here for so long.

The first snow of yesterday has stopped. The first snow of this year was not heavy, and it lasted for a short time. There was not even snow left on the ground. From a distance, only tall treetops and undisturbed roofs had accumulated thin The thin layer has not melted, it is not so much white, it is better to say it is a transparent ice color.

It is cold in winter, and there are not so many people on the street, but almost every shop is open, and there are voices coming out, and some are selling snacks on the street.

The common people on the street are already very familiar with the Feiyu suit, and they immediately know that it is Jin Yiwei who is in charge, and some people recognize the commander's face, but today's commander is a little different, as if... holding a boy in his arms?

What does the young man look like? The horse ran too fast. I didn't see it clearly. I felt that the skin was very white, like a piece of tender tofu. Even if I brushed it and flew over it, it would leave a deep impression. There is also this crisp ringtone ... The boy is wearing a small bell?

I don't know what texture it is made of, it's so crisp and nice.

Ye Baiting didn't feel any pain in his leg, the horse was bouncing...it was okay, but the wind was too hard, like a knife cut, he couldn't bear it, subconsciously leaned on Qiu Yiqing.

Chou Yiqing's expression did not change from the beginning to the end, and he didn't even glance at him, but somehow the cloak fluttered and covered him, covering Ye Baiting just in time.

Shen Jiang also rode a horse and followed behind. He didn't think there was anything wrong at first. Jin Yiwei was doing business. When an accident happened, it was not new to ride together. He had ridden with others, and others had asked him to take a belt and ride together Passing his horse, the commander is not immune, he has seen it with his own eyes, three months ago, not long after he took office, the commander was assassinated one day, and a wounded soldier's horse died. He let the wounded soldier Lie down in front of the horse and bring the man back.

But the figures of the two people in front...why are they so strange?

There was no ambiguous atmosphere, and there was no unnecessary movement, but Young Master Jiao leaned in front of the Commander, coquettish and attached, and the Commander firmly clasped the person's waist, domineering and possessive...

Can't think, can't think, Shen Jiang shook his head vigorously, the business is important!

Soon after arriving at the place, before Ye Baiting could get off his horse, Qiu Yiqing clasped his hands and brought him down.

The place where the explosion occurred was Xu Ji Herbal Medicine Store. It was located in the main street of Dongguan Street. All kinds of medicinal materials are dried, and the warehouse is at the end.

Now the shop is almost completely burnt down, and only the remaining traces can be used to identify where it is and what function it is used for. It is scorched black everywhere and severely damaged.

Seeing Jin Yiwei approaching, the shopkeeper of the medicine shop hurried over to say hello, with a bandage on his head, his expression looked so miserable that he almost opened his mouth to cry: "I don't know who I offended in the daytime today. I set the fire like this for the purpose of committing crimes." Kill us, beg my lord, find out that thief!"

Qiu Yiqing raised her eyebrows: "Someone set fire?"

The shopkeeper's eyes were red, and he said angrily: "Isn't this obvious! We are a herbal medicine store, with a doctor in front and a warehouse behind. The thing is to be dry and ventilated, and there must be no sparks, everyone from the buddy to the small worker, everyone pays attention to it, and it is absolutely certain that such an accident will not happen!"

"There was also the sound yesterday, a 'bang' sound, like something exploded, like a thunderbolt, not only the sound was loud, but also the movement was very loud, the house shook with it, and then it started The fire, the fire is burning very fast, with a bang from the front to the back, everywhere! If it wasn't someone who deliberately set the fire, and put something to help it burn, how could it have such an effect!"

"Conscience! Thinking about the New Year's Eve, everyone is sad. I gave them free clinics and medicines to accumulate blessings and eliminate disasters, but they wanted to kill me!"

Ye Baiting walked in while listening to the shopkeeper's words, always paying attention not to leave too far away from Qiu Yiqing.

Shen Jiang came here yesterday and just pointed it out to him: "Here, do you see it? The damage is particularly serious. It should be the explosion point. The shopkeeper is really right. There seems to be something wrong with the fire this time... How is it related to that?" Like a firecracker shop?"

Ye Baiting carefully looked around the courtyard, then turned around and asked, "Where's the corpse?"

"Please follow the villain—" A helper came to lead the way.

Shen Jiang put his hands between his lips, and explained to Young Master Tongjiao: "Isn't this Wucheng Bing Masi and Jing Zhaoyin tearing up all the time? The wounded are important, so they are moved away first. The weather is cold, and the corpse is not afraid of damage. We are in the firewood room cleared by the neighbor next door... we have to hurry, the family members of the deceased outside are asking for someone."

When we arrived at the firewood room, there were eight dead people, lined up in a row, five men and three women, two old men, and six middle-aged men. Everyone had burns of varying degrees on their bodies. Some had broken arms, and some had burned shoulders. Nope, half of someone's face was bloody, and white teeth could be seen.

It looked miserable.

"Let me take a look first." Ye Baiting took out the wristband he was carrying, put it on carefully, and stepped forward to take a closer look.

The author has something to say: Qiu Yiqing (with deep eyes): Can you ride a horse? ▼_▼

Ye Baiting (at a loss): No. (⊙_⊙)

Qiu Yiqing (steady as an old dog): follow me to the room. ▼_▼

Not long after, there were abnormal panting sounds from the room, as well as ambiguous whispers about whether it was met now or not.