Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 26 People are still weird

Jiang Xihe heard the footsteps and lazily raised his eyelids. He was startled when he saw it was Pei Zhizhao, "Master Pei?" Jiang Xihe stood up in a hurry, "Why are you here?"

Xie Qiyuan didn't react at all, and Jiang Xihe poked him.

Only then did Xie Qiyuan realize that this was the man he met on the street corner that day? The new county magistrate Pei Zhizhao?

He had only met Pei Zhizhao once, and he had the impression that the new county magistrate had a bad temper and harsh words.

"Master Pei." Xie Qiyuan stood up and stood beside Jiang Xihe in a polite manner, wondering why he was here?

Pei Zhizhao's eyes swept over Xie Qiyuan's face and looked at Jiang Xihe indifferently.

The little girl wore simple coarse cloth clothes, her black hair was casually pulled back with a red jade hairpin, and a few strands of broken hair hung down by her ears. She looked lighter and prettier than usual.

The long aqua dress was swaying lightly in the wind on the clothes drying pole behind her.

Jiang Xihe did not show up at the county office today. Pei Zhizhao guessed that Jiang Xihe might only have that one dress.

"Master Pei, please come quickly." Jiang Xihe reacted, but then he thought that Pei Zhizhao was a foreigner, and it was not good to let him into the room, so he said please but did not move his feet.

Pei Zhizhao looked at Xie Qiyuan, "I have something to say to Jiang Xihe."

Xie Qiyuan didn't want to leave.

"Master Xie is the shopkeeper of Xiangtai Building. Mr. Xie gave a lot of money to subsidize the Yamen the day before yesterday. When Mr. Xie goes back this time, he can convey his gratitude to your father for me." Pei Zhizhao's voice was cold and cold. Xie Qiyuan was stunned. Jiang Xihe knew The meaning behind Pei Zhizhao's words was that the Xie family's name was also on the notice list at the Yamen Gate. Jiang Xihe's face turned hot for Mr. Xie.

Pei Zhizhao's voice was not loud, and a strong oppressive aura quickly surrounded Xie Qiyuan.

Xie Qiyuan struggled for a long time, then reluctantly bowed and said, "Master Pei, I'll leave first." He turned his head and looked at Jiang Xihe, "Xiaohe, I'll come find you when I have time."

Xie Qiyuan left the yard slowly like a snail. Pei Zhizhao waited for a long time and turned around to follow Xie Qiyuan when the hem of his clothes disappeared from the door.

Jiang Xihe saw Pei Zhizhao stop at the entrance of the courtyard, and Xie Qiyuan's voice suddenly sounded, "I'm sorry, Mr. Pei, I lost my shoe. Let's go now. Let's go now."

Pei Zhizhao's expression did not change. Jiang Xihe was embarrassed for a moment. Was Xie Qiyuan planning to be caught by Pei Zhizhao?
  Jiang Xihe held his forehead.

Pei Zhizhao watched Xie Qiyuan turn around the alley, and then slowly turned around. He was wearing a long black brocade dress with a girdle waist. He was tall and strong. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, and there was actually a trace of peace on the cold-faced Pei Zhizhao.

Jiang Xihe didn't know what to say for a moment.

Pei Zhizhao walked slowly to Jiang Xihe and picked up the snacks in his hands, "Juyiyi's mochi and longjing cakes are bought for you."

Jiang Xihe was not only pleasantly surprised, but asked, "How does Mr. Pei know that I like to eat?"

Pei Zhizhao didn't know, so he got it right and felt a little happy.

Jiang Xihe was attracted by the snacks and his embarrassment disappeared, "Juyiyi's mochi and Longjing crisps are very valuable. Four pieces cost six taels of silver. Mr. Pei spent a lot of money."

"You deserve it. You have contributed to solving the case." Pei Zhizhao's voice did not fluctuate, and his expression was much more relaxed than before.

Jiang Xihe was so happy, "Sir, did you use my method?"

Pei Zhizhao nodded slightly.

Jiang Xihe opened the oiled paper bag, and the strong fragrance of tea came to his nose. He rubbed his hands with a smile on his face, "Then I'm welcome. Thank you, sir."

Pei Zhizhao bought six pieces in total. Jiang Xihe took out one piece and handed it to Pei Zhizhao. Pei Zhizhao shook his head and refused. Jiang Xihe smiled, "Master Pei, I'm just being polite."

She was teasing him. Pei Zhizhao's expression paused and he looked away calmly.

Jiang Xihe brought the Longjing cake to her mouth and took a bite. The rich aroma overflowed. Just by looking at her expression, you could tell how delicious it was.

After eating half a piece to satisfy his taste buds, Jiang Xihe went into the house to get a new tea cup. When he came out, he found Pei Zhizhao sitting where she had been sitting just now.
  Jiang Xihe moved to where Xie Qiyuan was and sat next to Pei Zhizhao.

Jiang Xihe filled the tea cup and handed it to Pei Zhizhao, "Sir, if you don't want to eat snacks, how about you drink some tea?" Pei Zhizhao refused again.

Jiang Xihe began to roll his eyes in his heart. This person was really difficult to serve, but for the sake of Longjing Su, Jiang Xihe decided not to care.

"Master Pei, has the case been tried?" Jiang Xihe's mouth was full and he picked up another piece of Longjing cake.

"You didn't go to the hearing?"

"I went there. There were too many people. I didn't push to the front. I only got a rough idea."

Pei Zhizhao said slowly, "Your method worked. Liu Qing and the others distributed several medical clinics as planned, and soon the murderer came for consultation."

"No one spares his life. I just gambled on people's hearts. I didn't expect it to succeed." Jiang Xihe secretly rejoiced.

Pei Zhizhao glanced at Jiang Xihe briefly, and while he was talking, the little girl had already eaten two pieces of Longjing cake.

"Master Pei, what's the murderer's motive? Is it the same as we speculated?" Jiang Xihe lowered his head and asked while picking up the third snack.

Pei Zhizhao laughed and hid his emotions, "Do you remember that the Fang family once had a quarrel with the workers because of the mud removal?"

Jiang Xihe was surprised, "Is the murderer among these people?"

Pei Zhizhao regretted, "When you told me about this matter, I should have investigated it, and I missed a few days."

Jiang Xihe regretted even more, "Why didn't I continue to consider this aspect? I made a mistake." However, the little girl did not blame herself for long, and immediately comforted Pei Zhizhao with a smile, "But it doesn't matter, in the end our wise Master Pei also caught the murderer. "

Jiang Xihe's voice was usually clear and crisp, but now he was holding the Longjing cake in his mouth, clear with a hint of softness. This compliment made Pei Zhizhao feel bright.

"Our direction is correct. The murderer had a grudge against Fang's family because of a quarrel that day. He happened to meet Meng Fang on a trip the next day. The murderer was greedy because of her silk and satin dress. He observed it for several days and used silt to cover it up, and finally committed the crime. offense."

Jiang Xihe drank three pieces of Longjing cake, picked up the tea he poured for Pei Zhizhao, drank it in one gulp, and sighed, "When the Japanese government was arguing with people about silt drainage, Meng Fang was not at home. Unfortunately, she did not escape the bad luck. .”

There was regret and regret in the little girl's words.

The dusk was getting darker, and neither of them spoke.

The sound of hawking came from the alley, and people selling tofu and fruit came and went. Pei Zhizhao leaned on the bamboo chair with his hands and knees, and suddenly realized that this was fireworks in the world.

"By the way, sir, I saw Brother Han looking for many young people at the Yamen a few days ago. What are you going to do, sir?"

Pei Zhizhao paused and said, "You are familiar with Ping'an County. Can you introduce me to a spacious courtyard?"

"Yard?" Jiang Xihe had an idea, "How big is the yard?" She thought of her father's Xiangzhu Academy.

"It doesn't have to be big, as long as it can be drilled. I will pay the rent. It would be better if it can accommodate people."

Jiang Xihe was overjoyed, Xiangzhu Academy was just the right one, "My father opened a school before, not far from here, just a street away. After my father left, my brother taught for a while. Later, my brother Chunwei, all the students left. Now, that place will be freed up. If you don’t mind it, can you come over and have a look when you have time?”

Pei Zhizhao, "How much rent do you want?"

Jiang Xihe smiled, "It can't be lower than the market price. Mr. Pei represents the yamen, and you can't bully a commoner like me." Jiang Xihe bit his lip and curled his eyes.

Pei Zhizhao thought she would be polite and give a low price, but he didn't expect that the little girl would not suffer at all. He suppressed his smile and said slowly, "Find out the price, draw up a document and give it to me as soon as possible."

Jiang Xihe was so happy. Today she ate mochi and Longjing cakes, and a huge sum of money was about to be credited to her account.

"In a few days, I'm going to host a banquet for the wealthy squires from Ping'an County. The banquet will be held at the Yamen. I've asked Aunt Zhao. There's no problem. I'd like to ask you to come and help. The salary is five taels, how about it?" Pei Zhizhao is still not salty. Not indifferent tone.

"I accept." Jiang Xihe was overjoyed. Today is the day when the God of Wealth comes.

Pei Zhizhao watched business being done, but Jiang Xihe felt that under his cold face, he was quite a nice person.

(End of this chapter)