Brocade clothing

Chapter 153
Zhong Xuan breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, don't think too much about it, one life for one life, this is the retribution of the former Liu Patriarch."

Chu Qing knew that Zhong Xuan was afraid that she would feel sad, so she couldn't help laughing: "Since I started doing it at the beginning, I wouldn't feel any pressure in my heart. Don't worry, Brother Zhong, I'm not so weak."

Zhong Xuan patted her on the shoulder, smiled and said nothing else.

After making some arrangements, Chu Qing returned to the palace.

Apart from going back and explaining the case she found today, there is one more thing she needs to report to Li Tianxiao in advance.

During the day, she thought about it, seeing Little Huzi and so many orphans reduced to beggars, she couldn't help thinking about it, although Master Zhen wanted to do it, but this idea still needed Li Tianxiao's consent.

When Chu Qing returned to the imperial study, Li Tianxiao hadn't rested yet.

Seeing her, he raised his eyes: "Have you had dinner yet?"

Chu lightly shook his head: "Not yet."

Li Tianxiao frowned: "Why are you so careless about your body?"

Chu Qing coughed softly: If I knew it earlier, I would eat it.

But her stomach growled appropriately.

Chu Qing had a rare embarrassment on her face, and when she looked up, Li Tianxiao's eyes also revealed a smile: "It just so happens that I'm useless, you can use some with me."

Chu Qing was surprised: "The emperor..."

Li Tianxiao interrupted her: "I am also very busy today."

Chu Qing thought, it's not the first time Zuo Zuo has eaten with him, and now that she is helping him solve the case, she can't stay hungry.

After dinner, Chu Qing followed Li Tianxiao back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

It's just that when he arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Chu Qing was a little timid, afraid that Li Tianxiao would find out, so he became more cautious.

Li Tianxiao didn't see anything strange about her: "A game with me?"

Chu Qing nodded: "Okay, it just so happens that my subordinates have something to talk to the emperor about."

Putting on the chessboard, Chu Qing explained what he found out today, while Li Tianxiao listened patiently.

After listening, I asked, "Is there any difficulty?"

Chu Qing took a breath, then shook her head: "It's hard to investigate, the murderer doesn't seem like a first-time offender, and his tactics are very sophisticated."

But she asked Master Zhen, and found that this kind of serial rape and murder had never been discovered before.

Only the serial murder case, but the year is very far away.

Now even the age of the murderer is not known, the only thing known is the body shape and weight.

Tomorrow, she will dig out the footprints, and then she can deduce the height and weight, and she can also screen out a batch.

Li Tianxiao looked at her and noticed her frowning: "Tell Zhen Qing's family, I can give him a few more days."

Chu Qing shook his head: "There's no time, the murderer may start committing a fourth crime soon."

"How to say?"

"I researched the time when he committed the crime, and found that the interval is six days. In a few days, I'm afraid...the other party will continue to attack. Before that, we must arrest him as soon as possible." Otherwise, there will be another The young woman died.

This is not what she wants to see.

Li Tianxiao frowned deeply: "Did you tell Zhen Qing's family about this?"

Chu lightly shook his head: "I haven't said it yet, but I'm afraid he will be under more pressure."

The pressure is just right now.

"By the way, there is one more thing that needs to be reported to the emperor in advance."

"What's the matter?" Li Tianxiao hesitated. He was afraid that Chu Qing would be exhausted, and his heart ached. He was also worried about the fourth victim. In the end, he acquiesced in Chu Qing's decision.

"During the investigation today, I found that there are many little beggars in the capital. I want to set up a school and find someone to take care of them. If there are some who are successful, I can let them take the imperial examination and become talents." At least it is more useful than being a beggar. too much.

Li Tianxiao nodded: "At that time, I will talk to the Minister of the Household Department and ask him to allocate a sum of money..."

Chu lightly shook his head: "No need, I have already thought of a way."

If the Ministry of Household Affairs really intends to take care of it, it's not like it hasn't taken care of it until now.

Even if Li Tianxiao's order really allocates a part now, I'm afraid it will affect the dissatisfaction of the people below Li Tianxiao.

After all, the Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of the finances. Although it is only a small matter, such a sudden allocation of funds can still save money, and there will be a lot of follow-up needs.

She knew that Uncle Liu and Li Tianxiao were at odds, if Uncle Liu took advantage of this, it would not be good for Li Tianxiao.

Li Tianxiao was stunned for a moment: "What way?"

Chu Qing: "Have someone ask for donations." Chu Qing couldn't help but chuckled. When she saw the little tiger, she thought of modern charitable donations.

Those noble people have a good reputation, but they are willing to hand over money. Why not do the best of both worlds?
"Fundraising?" Li Tianxiao became interested: "Will you tell me?"

"It's basically just an idea. I will write a booklet for specific matters, and let Lord Zhen handle it at that time. I will explain it to the emperor for the time being. The emperor does not need to come forward. I will let Lord Zhen propose it in the early court. Come out, let people donate some things, find someone to auction for charity, and the money from the auction will be used to help students, not only these little beggars, but also poor children who cannot enter the school. At that time, whoever donates the most, the emperor You will autograph your name. At that time, there will definitely be people vying for this good reputation. At that time, these poor children and these little beggars will select some talented people who can be used by the emperor. At that time, the emperor will find someone to train and select them. Those who are smart and talented, don’t worry about not having confidantes and useful talents in the future.” This incident can also give Li Tianxiao a good reputation for benevolence, and it will lay the foundation for Li Tianxiao to have some people who can be really useful in the future, but Li Tianxiao only It is very easy to write a few words with a pen.

Li Tianxiao listened carefully, his eyes became brighter the more he listened, and finally he couldn't help laughing out loud: "How did you come up with this? You have solved a big problem of the household department."

There must be quite a few people who will come here at that time. There is no shortage of rich households in the capital, but they have not been able to find a reason. This is indeed a very good way.

Chu Qing smiled: She didn't come up with this, she just borrowed the wisdom of her predecessors.

"It's just an idea now. After this case is resolved, I will write a booklet for Mr. Zhen to handle. However, Uncle Liu Guo may interfere in this matter. I have already thought of a way to deal with it. Don't worry, Your Majesty." Alright." Now that it's going to be done, naturally even Uncle Liu Guo will be included.

"Oh? What are you going to do?" Li Tianxiao didn't even want to play chess.

"Liu Guojiu's reputation has improved because of what happened to Liu Deqian earlier, but it is not as good as before. Therefore, I decided to let him take the lead through Liu Guojiu. Just rush to donate, and then you will not have to worry about raising a lot of money." Not only that, the extra money can also be used for food and salary, and Li Tianxiao can raise more soldiers of his own.

Although Uncle Liu Guo gained some reputation for this incident, it was Li Tianxiao who took the lead. After all, Li Tianxiao was the emperor, and everyone would only think that it was the emperor's kindness.

Uncle Liu Guo didn't have the guts to compete with the emperor for fame.

If Chu Qing wanted Uncle Liu Guo to suffer such a big loss, she had to praise her for her dedication.

Li Tianxiao also heard what Chu Qing meant, and couldn't help but smile: "It's better if I let you manage the household department, and it can also fill up the treasury for me."

Chu Qing took a look at him: "I don't want to go, seeing that none of the money belongs to my subordinates, my heart is filled."

It was rare for her to joke around with Li Tianxiao.

Li Tianxiao couldn't help laughing out loud: "You."

Chu Qing reported this matter to Li Tianxiao, so that Li Tianxiao would not be so passive when the time comes.

"Tomorrow, my subordinates will not return to the palace." Thinking of Uncle Liu Guo, Chu Qing said.

"Huh?" The smile on the corner of Li Tianxiao's mouth froze: "What's wrong?"

Chu Qing: "It's very late after work tomorrow, Uncle Liu Guo wants to see me, I'll go to Liu's Mansion." She paused, and explained: "I still need to explain what happened to Zhao Kuiwu earlier."

Previously, Uncle Liu Guo was afraid to see him because he was afraid that he would be involved.

But now that Zhao Kuiwu's matter has been settled, no matter what she says, as Uncle Liu's staff, she has to go there.

Not only Uncle Liu Guo, but also Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu's side is still useful, and she must not give up. This is a very useful prying stone for her to bring down the mountain of Uncle Liu.

Li Tianxiao was worried about her safety: "Could he have suspected you because of this?"

Chu lightly shook his head: "It shouldn't be so, if he doubts, he won't bear it for so long."

I'm afraid he couldn't bear to tie her up and cut her into pieces.

Li Tianxiao: "It's better to be more careful."

Chu Qing nodded: "Okay, my subordinates will be more cautious."

Because she had to get up early to go back to Beizhen Fusi tomorrow, Chu Qing had a rest early, but after lying down, she couldn't fall asleep.

He was afraid that Li Tianxiao would know that he was a woman, and that he would dream about this case and about his master.

After all, when Chu Qing woke up the next day, she felt sore all over, and her spirit was not very good.

Fortunately, Li Tianxiao had already gone to court, she washed up carelessly, and left the palace in a hurry.

As soon as she returned to Beizhen Fusi to change her clothes, Master Zhen had already personally invited her to the Ministry of Punishment.

Chu Qing followed Master Zhen to the Ministry of Punishment.

As soon as he arrived at the Ministry of Punishment, Lord Zhen couldn't wait to bring an old man in front of Chu Qing: "Brother Yu, this is Mr. Xu, a knowledgeable master, he knows what those two things are."

Chu Qing thought of the blue powder and weeds she found on the snakeskin bag yesterday, and respectfully welcomed Mr. Xu to the table: "Sir, please sit down."

Mr. Xu has heard about Chu Qing, and he is quite satisfied with this young man, so he went straight to the point: "The old man has looked at those two things carefully. The same is blue butterfly flower. Although it is not common in the capital, it is more than a dozen outside the city. There is a mountain here, but a large area has been planted. This kind of grass is called kite grass, which is not common, but snakes really like it."

Chu Qing's eyes lit up: "Is there such a grass on that mountain?"

Mr. Xu nodded: "Yes."

Lord Zhen couldn't help but excitedly replied: "Brother Yu, there is a snake breeder in that area, and nine out of ten it is he who put the snakes in the Marriage Temple. I have already sent someone to catch him."

Although the possibility that the snake breeder is the murderer is very low, it should be clear why he let the snake hurt people.

(End of this chapter)