Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 83 Pity
He Qingxiao looked at the girl who was seriously looking for the answer, and raised her lips: "Miss Kou insists on knowing the answer, are you really not afraid of being thrown into jail?"

If it's someone else, I'm afraid I'd be happy to pretend to be confused.

Xin You lowered her eyes, staring at a cup of tea in front of her: "Your Master He didn't make things difficult for me when you treated him like that before."

She knew that He Qingxiao was not here to arrest her this time, so she took the opportunity to ask.

Thinking about it this way, her behavior is a bit... overreaching?
Xinyou felt a trace of heat in her face after realizing it.

He Qingxiao suddenly felt that the calm and calm girl in front of him had changed.He couldn't tell what the change was, but it made him feel more comfortable than the tension of the previous days.

"It's because—" He paused for a moment, and he wanted to make some high-sounding reason, but looking into those clear eyes, he said what he really thought, "Collective cases belong to the yamen such as Tianfu and the Ministry of Punishment. Most of the Jinlin Guards are investigating cases under the orders of the emperor, and they can find reasons to intervene, or they can turn a blind eye to them. Personally, I have no interest in arresting Miss Kou and putting her in prison."

After hearing this, Xin You tightened her grip on the teacup, raised her eyes and looked at He Qingxiao: "Zhou Tong's death has nothing to do with me."

Although it was because of her reminder that Miao Susu took precautions before killing Zhou Tong, but in the final analysis Zhou Tong died because of his greed and viciousness.

This answer surprised He Qingxiao, but the candor in the girl's eyes did not seem to be fake, which made him smile more than he had noticed.

"Ms. Kou, wait patiently. If there is something wrong with your father, I will let you know."

Xinyou lifted the teapot and refilled the teacup in front of He Qingxiao: "Thank you, Mr. He."

This misunderstanding not only did not expose her and her mother, but also found out whether Kou Qingqing's father died in an accident, which was the best of both worlds.

He Qingxiao picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put the cup down: "Then don't bother Miss Kou."

Xin You got up: "I'll see Mr. He off."

He Qingxiao didn't refuse, let Xinyou send him out of the corner gate, and said goodbye.

Then Xin You watched helplessly as Master He walked into the bookstore.

Xin You stood quietly at the corner door for a moment, then turned and went back to the east courtyard.

Xiao Lian is tidying up the stone table.

The autumn sun was shining brightly, and the cleaned stone tables and benches were clean, and it was completely impossible to tell that anyone had talked here just now.

Xinyou sat down and asked Xiaolian to sit too.

"Little Lian, I didn't ask carefully before, Miss Kou's father accidentally fell into the water on the way to transfer, where is he transferred?"

Although Xiao Lian didn't understand why Xin You asked this, she immediately replied: "I heard from Madam that our master is transferred to Wanyang."

It was indeed Wanyang.

No wonder Mr. He, the governor of Jinlinwei Town, turned into a ditch in the direction of his investigation.

But Xin You didn't plan to say anything, if after Master He's investigation, Kou Qingqing's father's death was found to be something else, it would be her repayment to Miss Kou.

The more she walked on the thorny road of revenge, the more she felt how well Kou Qingqing's identity gave her shelter.

"It's okay, go and help me get "The Peony" here."

Xiao Lian responded, and quickly brought a copy of "The Story of the Peony", which was a clean reprint of "The Story of the Peony" by the bookstore.

Xin You laid the book flat on the stone table, and slowly flipped through it in the autumn sun.

When He Qingxiao returned to the yamen, his subordinates had a new report.

Zhou Tong has been to Guchangbo Mansion.

Although it was only found that he had been there once, it was a bit strange that Zhou Tong's identity could intersect with Guchangbo's mansion.

He Qingxiao thought about the newly obtained information, and his heart moved: "Check what happened in Guchangbo's mansion in April, and pay special attention to whether anyone has been out of the capital, and be careful not to alarm the other party."

Zhou Tong is a member of Jinlinwei, and no one will take care of him even if he checks everything out, but Gu Changbo is not an ordinary noble.Gu Changbo's younger sister is Concubine Shu who is in charge of the harem, and his nephew is King Qing. One has the status of a queen, and the other is the heir apparent that many people acquiesce to.

He went to check Gu Changbo's mansion, and if he was not careful, he would be burned.

"It can be slow, and don't involve too many people in the investigation."

Of course Jin Linwei is not monolithic, and there are quite a few people who can't understand his palm print Beizhen Fusi.Everyone said that the courtier sitting in his seat must be the emperor's confidant, but in fact, until now, he still couldn't figure out the emperor's intention for such an arrangement.

As night fell, He Qingxiao returned to the Marquis of Changle.

The Marquis Mansion of Changle occupies quite a large area, larger than the Marquis Mansion of Dadu. The buildings are even more magnificent and there are many slaves.He Qingxiao walked in, saluting and paying respects all the way.

He nodded with a smile on his lips, but there was no wave in his eyes until a woman appeared.

The woman has reached middle age, but she can see the beauty of her youth.

"Master Hou hasn't had dinner yet, has he? The servant made wontons with shepherd's purse. Do you want to cook a bowl for Master Hou?"

The smile on He Qingxiao's lips became real: "Thank you, Aunt Gui."

Not long after, a bowl of steaming wontons was placed on the table.

The wonton stuffing is big and thin, and it floats in a sea bowl sprinkled with green onion and red chili oil. There is also a plate of balsamic vinegar and a plate of cold shredded chicken.

He Qingxiao can't eat spicy food very much, but he loves to eat it. After taking a sip of the soup, Ruyu's cheeks turned red.

Seeing this, the woman couldn't help but said: "Master Hou should eat less spicy food, it hurts the stomach."

"Understood." He Qingxiao responded with a smile, and began to eat.

The woman watched silently and sighed inwardly.

This huge Marquis Mansion seems to be full of flowers, but who knows that it is not easy for the Marquis.

The majestic mansion was bestowed by the emperor and needed to be taken care of, and groups of servants were bestowed by the emperor one after another and needed to be maintained.There is money everywhere, but Lord Hou has no income other than his annual salary, and after he became the envoy of Jinlinwei Town, he will not amass money like people think.

The dignified Marquis may not even be able to afford the money to marry a wife.

Sometimes the woman couldn't help secretly thinking, maybe this is the emperor's purpose.

Hou Ye couldn't marry a wife, and the brother-in-law who used to compete with the current emperor for the world was cut off, and there was no future trouble at all.

Sin, sin, she, a little servant, shouldn't have such rebellious thoughts.

but--

The woman looked at the wolf-hungry young man with pity, and couldn't help but think: If the empress was still there, Master Hou would not have such a difficult life.

She was originally someone close to the empress, and the empress took pity on the infant Hou Ye and sent her to take care of this poor child who had no father or mother.

In a flash, Master Hou grew up, but Niang Niang has been missing for more than ten years.

Empress...is she still alive?
"Aunt Gui—"

The woman suddenly came back to her senses: "Master Hou, what's the matter?"

Under the lamp, the young man was as clear as jade, and his eyebrows stretched: "I said shepherd's purse wontons are delicious. What is Aunt Gui thinking, is there something on her mind?"

"No, no." The woman subconsciously denied, looking at the handsome young man who was prettier than the woman, she changed her words, "There is something on my mind."

He Qingxiao showed an expression of listening carefully.

"Master Hou has reached the age to marry a wife, but is there a girl he likes?"

　The relationship between Uncle Guchang and Concubine Shu was wrongly written before, but it has been corrected now.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)