Dayong Nu sentenced to death

Chapter 336 Old Xue is on the road, an old case

The guard's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "According to the rules, it is true that we have to ask questions, but that young master has a good conversation and is generous, and the money he handed over is far more than what we escorted, so..."

"So you didn't ask too many questions."

Su Rao naturally took over his words, and the head of the bodyguard's face turned green and red, a little embarrassed, he knew that this move was against the rules, but the matter has come to an end, and it is useless to regret it.

"That person is wearing a veiled hat, obviously he doesn't want to reveal his identity. Even if we interrogate him, what we get may not be the truth."

The head of the escort said that Su Rao couldn't have imagined it.

She asked, "Why did you stay in the city after delivering the darts?"

"We have an agreement with that son, saying that we will go back to Dunyang together, and he has not come, so it is not good for us to leave first."

Su Rao asked some more questions, but the head of the bodyguard responded fluently, without any problems.

She let the guards leave.

"Dunyang came here, it is related to the Cheng case, and he is familiar with Qi Xiang... There are not many people who can meet these conditions at the same time. It just so happens that we know one."

Su Rao looked at Zhu Yan, Zhu Yan was thoughtful: "The former Yunzhou Mu, Xue Jingrong."

"But he has passed his sixtieth year. It is impossible for him to go back and forth on horseback and kill people to cover up his corpse."

"So we need to investigate."

Su Rao's eyes flashed brightly, "Master Xue is on his way to Hanyang, take someone to ride a fast horse to Dunyang, and find out who in his family has left the house during that time."

Cheng's case is so important, the murderer dare not leak the secret, and he can let Qi Xiang accompany him, his status must not be low.

Apart from Xue Jingrong, there are probably only a few other masters left.

After Zhuyan heard this, he hurried to send someone.

Su Rao wanted to take advantage of this period of time to send Master Huizhi's body back to the temple, and inquire about the circumstances of his death by the way.

But she is not yet fully healed and cannot run back and forth.

Yan Yun sent people from the Falcon Department to do it, and they stayed in Hanyang City to wait for the news. Xue Jingrong was the first to rush to Hanyang.

He came straight to the post house in a carriage.

This person was wearing a brown fleece robe, skinny, with age spots all over his face, wrinkles piled up on his face like tree bark, and his hair and beard were all white.

He was supported by someone when he got out of the car, so he couldn't walk very neatly.

"I'm sorry to bother you to report to the Imperial Envoy, Xue Jingrong is here on call."

Yinxuewei was out of breath listening to him talking, fearing that something might go wrong in the cold outside, he hurriedly invited him into the verandah, and then told him to spread the word.

Su Rao was working hard to adjust her breath, when there were footsteps coming from the corridor, listening to the pace and breathing, she couldn't help showing a smile.

The son of the world has always walked as silently as a cat.

To remind her to release the water on purpose, it was really difficult for him, she restrained her internal strength, let out a deep breath, then stood up and opened the door.

When the door opened, he was standing outside.

Different from the usual brocade robes and robes of blue sky and water, after many days, the son of the world changed into the crown clothes. Judging by the attire, he seemed to be welcoming foreigners.

"Young master, this is..."

Su Rao looked him up and down, her eyes lit up, "Could it be Mr. Xue who has arrived?"

Yan Yun chuckled, "You guessed it right."

"He is a third-rank emeritus, supported by the court, and is at the same level as you in terms of official position, and he is also an elder. He is the only one who can afford such courtesy."

Regarding Xue Jingrong's news, someone sent it along with him when investigating the case file earlier.

No matter how complicated the clues are and how far the case has progressed, everything will remain the same until the truth is found out.

Yan Yun said: "You invited him here, let's go and meet him together."

"Wait for me to change my clothes."

Su Rao closed the door, and Yan Yun waited in the courtyard. After a period of recuperation, his body had fully recovered, but the winter in the southern region was too cold, the chill hit his bones, and his face still looked cold and white.

He stood on the porch, looking up at the sky slightly.

The heart is very peaceful.

Occasionally there was a sound behind her, and after waiting for about a stick of incense, the door opened, and Su Rao walked out in a grassy white long dress, her black hair was tied up with a hairpin, without much decoration, very clean.

This soft and light color erased the natural coquettishness and wantonness in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes, adding a touch of gentleness invisibly.

Yan Yun's eyebrows moved slightly, imitating her tone: "You are..."

"Boss Xue is old, and the question should not be light or serious. I have no position, no right, and it is inconvenient to intervene, so I will be the maidservant for the young master, and just listen to it, how about it?"

The implication is to let him come forward to inquire.

Yan Yun inspected her attire, no wonder she put on a submissive and well-behaved appearance, it turned out that she had thought about it a long time ago.

"as you wish."

He turned and walked away with a smile on his face.

Su Rao was half a step behind, and followed him step by step, playing the role of a maid with all her heart.

Officials of the older generation like Xue Jingrong put the most emphasis on decency and rules, which had already been tested by Zhou Jifeng, the county magistrate of Qing County.

Su Rao didn't want to complicate simple things.

Letting Yan Yun come forward can save a lot of trouble.

The two arrived at the main hall, where a charcoal fire was lit according to the instructions. An old man sat around the stove, warming his hands, and the young man standing behind him was pouring tea for him.

"Grandfather, drink some hot tea to warm yourself up."

"it is good."

Xue Jingrong finished drinking with the tea bowl, then looked up at him again, "It's freezing all the way, and you're tired, so sit down and rest for a while."

"Grandson is not tired."

The young man smiled and shook his head.

Seeing this scene through the slightly opened curtain, Su Rao whispered to Yan Yun, "That young man must be Mr. Xue's grandson, Xue Shou."

The Xue family has a simple population.

Xue Jingrong had a son and two daughters under her knees. The two daughters married out and each had a son. They were sent to work in front of Xue Jingrong, and they followed him in and out of the government office. After he retired, they returned to their hometowns.

The son married the daughter of Shijiao Wang's family and gave birth to a single seedling named Xue Shou.

When Xue Shou was 17 years old, Xue Jingrong offended some Jianghu people in investigating the case. In order to retaliate, they kidnapped his son and daughter-in-law, beheaded and returned.

Xue Shou escaped by chance because of his playfulness.

Considering their age and ability at the time of the incident, the suspicion of murder by those grandchildren is obviously greater.

"Look at it first."

After Yan Yun finished speaking, he took the lead to enter the main hall, and Su Rao followed quickly. Hearing the movement, the grandfather and grandson hurriedly got up to greet each other, "I have seen you before."

His trembling robe was about to kneel down.

Yan Yun hurriedly stopped him, "Mr. Xue, don't be too polite, sit down quickly."

Xue Jingrong took advantage of the situation and stood firm, turned her head to Xue Shou who was beside her and said, "What are you doing in a daze, why don't you pay your respects to Lord Yan."

"Xue Shou pays homage to Lord Yan."

The young man knelt down obediently and kowtowed to the ground.

Yan Yun gave him a hand, and said, "Young Master Xue, please get up."

Xue Shou stood up, and he helped Xue Jingrong walk to the empty seat beside him. After Yan Yun took his seat, Fang sat down slowly.

Su Rao dutifully stepped forward to offer tea.

After everything was done, he retreated to Yan Yun's side.

Yan Yun briefly asked about Xue Jingrong's recent situation, and after a few words of pleasantries, he seemed to casually cut to the point: "To tell the truth, Mr. Xue, I've invited you here this time to ask about an old case."

(End of this chapter)