Taohuaxi

Chapter 95 Sins no one knows about anymore

Qin Mingxu looked at Zou Cheng, feeling dazed for a moment.This person who repeatedly threatened him, who made him uneasy even in his sleep, who made him fear the coming of yoke again and again, was lying in a pool of blood.

"Is what you said true?" Qin Mingxu leaned down and asked.

Zou Cheng's eyes had been closed weakly, he pointed forward and murmured: "Hei Wuchang, Hei Wuchang..."

It seems to be talking about the ghosts who come to the underworld to ask for souls.

It seems to be talking about Feng Gao.

What did he see when he lost his mind?

For a moment, Zou Cheng's lips were like two leaves, withered on the branch, still and silent.

A servant stretched out his hand to explore and said, "Master, he is dead."

Qin Mingxu nodded.

The fragrance of peach blossoms in the house was mixed with the smell of human blood, as strong as wine.

"Master, let's go quickly!" the short and capable servant urged.

In addition, after stabbing Zou Cheng, Miss Hong went crazy and committed suicide beside her brother at an unknown time. In a short period of time, four people were found dead in the house.

Don't stay here for long.

Qin Mingxu stood up, staggering a little.He didn't know why he felt dizzy and depressed, as if he could hardly breathe.He did not kill these people.When he followed Miss Hong's sister and brother here, he didn't expect such a scene.He just wanted Zou Cheng to hand over the evidence.He will also not pursue the inside story of Zou Cheng's murder of his father.

Qin Mingxu was extremely tired from all these grievances and resentments.He just wanted to make peace with Zou.

Just clear up both sides.

Killing the acrobatic class leader in Zhang Shoufu's house was an impulsive act out of desperation.Feng Gao once wiped out every member of the Feng family, leaving no one alive, which was frightening.At that time, Qin Mingxu was too afraid that after Feng Gao learned the truth from the acrobatic class leader, the Qin family would also suffer such a disaster.He is also afraid of losing everything he owns.

Afterwards, he regretted it countless times.

He wandered around the corner of human nature and interests for a long time.

He would feel at ease only when he saw Sang Yu.

Sang Yu's smiling face was so calm.As quiet as the bright moon.

On their wedding day, the house was filled with red silk, the wedding candles on the table, Sangyu dressed in red, and the couplet with the words "Eternal Life" written on it were all a deep redemption for him.

Now, is this sin really buried forever?

Can he really take off the burden on his mind and live the rest of his life calmly?

Qin Mingxu found the jade pendant from Zou Cheng's arms, hid it in his sleeve, and walked out of Liuyunxiang.

The sound of drums is heard, and the streets of Yangzhou turn thousands of times in the dark night.

He forced himself to wake up and ordered his men: "Just like when you came, leave in twos and threes!"

"Yes."

Go through the twists and turns of the wooden corridor and walk to the stairs.

Qin Mingxu looked down and saw that the gamblers downstairs were still shouting and making noise.

There was smoke and a lot of people.

People come and go at the door from time to time.

He walked out as usual and blended into the night.

No one noticed that the boss of Tianshenglou came in and left again.

A stick of incense can lead to life and death, which is thrilling.

Only the increasingly intense fragrance floated out from the Liuyunxiang in twists and turns.

The cold wind blew against his face, and he took in a few sharp breaths and let them out again.The dizziness and depression that I felt just now are somewhat relieved.

Qin Mingxu walked out of Cailefang and walked to the "Four Seasons Restaurant" next door.

At noon, he had ordered his servant to inform Boss Shi of the Four Seasons Restaurant that he would come at night to discuss business cooperation and also brought the winter mattress that Boss Shi had ordered.Approximately, it is this time.

Just right.

He walked in and was greeted by Boss Shi. The two exchanged pleasantries and went to the inner room to talk.

Boss Shi said: "Master Qin doesn't seem to be looking very good today."

Qin Mingxu smiled and said: "I feel the wind and cold occasionally, don't worry."

By the time he finished talking to Boss Shi, two quarters of an hour had passed.

The servants of the Qin family came out one after another from Cailefang, carrying dozens of boxes of winter mattresses from the carriage.Boss Shi checked them one by one.

Done.

Qin Mingxu returned to the house with a group of servants.

Everything is so natural and logical.

That night.

My wife and daughter went to bed early.

Qin Mingxu washed his face, took off his shirt, and lay down.

On the table next to the bed, there was a half-cut window grille by Sang Yu.The carp is leaping and beaming with joy.He was about to blow out the lamp and go to sleep. After thinking about it, he took out the jade pendant from his sleeve and looked at it carefully by the dim candlelight.

This is a Hetian jade pendant.

Warm and translucent.

There is a line of small words engraved on the jade pendant: Those who have a solid foundation will surely flourish; those who have a deep origin will surely achieve glory.

Although Qin Mingxu is not a person who likes poetry and calligraphy, he knows this sentence.

This sentence comes from the "Hanlin Academy Study Theory" written by the former chief assistant Zhang Taiyue. It became popular for a while and was cited as a famous sentence by the world and widely circulated.

Zou Cheng used to be from the Zhang family.Does this jade pendant have anything to do with the Zhang family?Whose idea was it to use the red girl to kill his father?
Qin Mingxu thought about it.

When I woke up in the middle of the night, I saw him half sitting on the couch in a daze.

I said sleepily: "Mingxu, when did you come back?"

He turned his head and gently stroked the hair on my forehead: "I went to the outskirts of the city to deliver goods in the evening. I was busy a little late. Did I bother you?"

I shook my head and said, "No, I had a nightmare and woke up."

He stretched out his arm, hugged me, and said, "What nightmare?"

I felt sad and said: "I dreamed about Douyao. He was seriously injured and could never recover. I carried him on my back and ran away desperately. My heart almost burst from my throat. It jumped out. The pursuers behind it were fierce."

His eyes were very gentle under the candlelight: "How could it be? Mr. Feng is extremely resourceful and will never reach that point."

"Yes. Douya has always been very measured. I was overthinking it during my pregnancy." I murmured.

He smiled: "Sang Yu, it seems that many of your nightmares are related to Mr. Feng Chang. Just think, even if you get to that point, I will not let you carry Mr. Feng on your back. I will protect you at any time. I'll take care of you and take care of things for you."

"Yeah." I pressed my face against his palm.

I smelled a vague smell, a very strange smell.There is no spice on the market like this.

It looks like a peach blossom, but not like a peach blossom. It carries an evil aura.

"Mingxu, where did you go to deliver winter blankets on the outskirts of the city at night?"

He curled his palms slightly and said, "Four Seasons Restaurant."

"The smell of incense on your body is very special." I said thoughtfully.

He turned off the light and said: "There have been many southern merchants visiting the Four Seasons Restaurant recently. The people from the southern regions make incense, which is different from the Han people. Go to sleep, Sangyu, and rest well for the sake of the child in your belly."

"Well." I replied.

In the darkness, he fell into a deep sleep.

The smell of him slowly faded and disappeared.

Not even the slightest trace.

The major case in Cailefang, on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, was like a huge stone, shattering the tranquility of Yangzhou City for many days.

It is said that early in the morning, when the servants of Cailefang went to clean up the box, they discovered that there were several corpses in it.He was examined and found to have been dead for half a day.

The box where the body was found is at the very corner of the second floor of Cailefang, which is very remote.

After such a big incident, Liu Datou, the boss of Cailefang, was immediately detained by the government.Liu Datou kept shouting that he was wronged. He was in Jiangdu all day yesterday and only came back early this morning.If he was talking about murder, how could he be in his own territory?Wouldn’t that mean smearing shit on your face for fear that others won’t see it?
A total of four people died in Cailefang.

The top oiran in Baihualou is the red girl.

Red Girl's younger brother.

Zou Cheng.

Zou Cheng's servant.

Because Zou Cheng was in charge of the uncle's house, the people in the yamen did not dare to neglect and hurriedly went to inform the Zheng family.Zheng Tai heard that Zou Cheng was dead. Although he felt a little regretful, he was a useless man after all. He did not want to spend too much time and threw 50 taels of silver to the yamen servant to help him buy Zou Cheng. Buried in a coffin.He himself refused to even show up.

Seeing that the uncle's attitude was mediocre, the officials began to deal with the case perfunctorily.

Anyway, the other three people who died were all insignificant people.A promiscuous woman, a gambler, and a slave.

Several gamblers from Cailefang said in their confessions that Miss Hong's younger brother was very fond of playing and gambled almost every day. He had been having bad luck recently and owed a large amount of money.

The old madam of Baihualou testified swornly that Zou Cheng was once a benefactor of Miss Hong, and the two had an affair.

After hearing these words, the official concluded that this was a murder of love. The brother and sister wanted to trick Zou Cheng out of profit, but Zou Cheng's master and servant counterattacked, but failed, and they died together.

In addition, Liu Datou, the boss of Cailefang, paid a lot of gold and silver as tribute, and it was verified that he had indeed gone to Jiangdu that day, so the official released Liu Datou.

The case was concluded faster than anyone expected.

When I heard Xiaoyin talking about this matter, she remained silent for a long time.

In the twelfth lunar month, the plum blossoms in Qin Mansion bloomed, and the subtle fragrance floated, which was beautiful and charming.

I sat in front of the window, looking at the flowing clouds in winter. I took a bowl of anti-natal medicine and forgot to drink it when it got cold.

Footsteps sounded.

Qin Mingxu came in from outside.

He hurriedly said to me: "Sang Yu, I have something to tell you -"

(End of this chapter)