Chapter 113: Telling Lies with Open Eyes

"The young general leading the garrison confessed, claiming that someone from the Zhou residence came to them for help, saying someone had murdered Magistrate Zhou, and that's why they brought people here."

Liu Qi handed the confession in his hand to Ji Yunshu.

Ji Yunshu took it and took a look: "These people are good at lying with their eyes open. There were also assassins who came with them last night."

Liu Qi spread his hands and said, "Those people all said they didn't know what was going on with those killers."

Ji Yunshu asked, "What does Uncle Liu think?"

Liu Qi said, "They are lying with their eyes open, but they do have a letter requesting assistance with the seal of the prefect Zhou. As for the rest, we have no evidence."

Ji Yunshu calculated the distance between the garrison and Xingqing City, and couldn't help but think of the man in black.

It is impossible for Zhou Qingbang to send people to the garrison for help, and Lu Yanlin would not think that he could not deal with a seriously injured Zhao Shen, so the action of mobilizing the garrison should have been the work of the man in black.

It would take at least half a day for the garrison to reach Xingqing, which means that he had already sent people to ask for help before Zhou Qingbang died.

Zhao Shen had obviously thought of this as well: "Zhou Qingbang was a discarded pawn from the beginning. If anything goes wrong in Suzhou, he will be pushed out to take the blame."

Liu Qi was extremely shocked: "Who on earth are these people? They are so arrogant that they dare to take the blame for a provincial governor?"

Zhao Shen laughed and said, "Based on what they did, it would be hard for someone without some status to handle it."

Liu Qi thought about those people who were secretly communicating with Mobei, and had to agree with Zhao Shen's words.

He asked Zhao Shen worriedly, "But these people won't confess. What can we do without evidence?"

Zhao Shen said, "General, please be patient. Once something is done, it will inevitably leave traces. I have already sent people to investigate. The court will select a group of officials to Suzhou as soon as possible. All we need to do now is to stabilize the situation."

Seeing that Zhao Shen was so young, Liu Qi was worried that he might not consider things carefully and cause unrest in Suzhou.

Now, hearing that although he was decisive and resolute, he arranged things in an orderly manner, I couldn't help but admire him. He is worthy of being the person appointed by the emperor, and he is indeed capable.

He smiled and said, "It's good that you know what's going on. By the way, when I came in just now, I heard you asked me what help I could do?"

Ji Yunshu looked at Zhao Shen. She was a little embarrassed to talk about robbing Mobei.

Zhao Shen saw through her thoughts immediately and said helplessly, "It's like this. As far as we know, Suzhou has recently sent a lot of things to Mobei, including food, medicine, and weapons. The amount is so large that it has even caused the price of food and medicine to rise in Daxia. So I'd like to ask the general to help find out where all these things have been sent."

Liu Qi said solemnly, "What does Mobei want to do by hoarding so many things?"

"What do you think, General?"

Liu Qi frowned and said, "Over the years, small groups of people from Mobei have come to harass our people on the border from time to time. This year is no exception. But as far as I know, there are no signs of them invading the south on a large scale."

It is easy to imagine how much grain would be needed to cause fluctuations in grain prices in Daxia.

If it's not for war preparation, why is there a need to stockpile so many things?

Ji Yunshu sighed. There were no signs, and no one was prepared, so everything happened so suddenly.

"What exactly is going on? We'll know if we investigate. However, we don't have many people available in Mobei, so we'd like to trouble the general for help."

Liu Qi laughed and said, "When you were little, you pestered me to teach you archery. Why are you so distant with me now that you're married? This matter concerns the safety of Suzhou and even the entire Daxia. Even if you don't tell me, I have to find out the truth."

After Liu Qi left, Ji Yunshu asked Zhao Shen, "Do you think Uncle Liu understood what you meant?"

Zhao Shen said with a smile, "General Liu didn't come from a high background. He fought his way through the battlefield. You don't think he only has strength but no brains, do you?"

Ji Yunshu thought about it and felt that General Liu would not be that slow.

"That's good. With his help we won't be completely blind."

Speaking of this, she suddenly remembered that she brought someone with her this time.

"You need to find those people hiding in the dark. I have someone you can use."

Zhao Shen was puzzled: "Who?"

Ji Yunshu recounted Heifeng's story: "He was a former assassin from Yama Palace. He worked for them for many years and has a good understanding of their habits and styles. He may not be reliable, but...it depends on how you use him."

"Thank you very much, Madam. You are really amazing. You can even instigate the assassin to rebel."

It is not easy for the killers in Yama's Hall to capture someone alive most of the time, let alone instigate rebellion.

Just like those yesterday, they all committed suicide before being captured.

Ji Yunshu heard him thanking her seriously, rolled his eyes at him, and was about to say something.

Bai Ling came in and reported, "Madam, Young Master Jin Qi is here to visit."

Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "I was just about to look for him, and he happened to be here."

Zhao Shen looked at her smiling face and couldn't help asking, "Why are you looking for him?"

Ji Yunshu asked curiously, "Didn't you ask me yesterday about the things he sent to Mobei?"

Zhao Shen had actually forgotten about this and turned to Bai Ling and said, "Then let him in."

Ji Yunshu said, "Your status is not suitable for meeting others. I'll go meet him."

Zhao Shen still had Chao Qing's face, and it was difficult to explain his relationship with her.

Jin Shi knew her identity and was a smart guy, so he might be able to figure out something.

Before Zhao Shen could refuse, Ji Yunshu had already taken Bai Ling out.

Yin Ye stayed in the yard to serve. After seeing her master leave, the prince looked obviously gloomy, and her heart trembled.

She felt that the lady was a little slow in some aspects. No matter what, the prince was still a man. How could he not care about his wife having contact with other men?

As expected, she was thinking this when she heard Zhao Shen ask, "Madam, you came to Suzhou disguised as the singing girl bought by Mr. Jin. Are they on good terms?"

Yin Ye: “…”

How can one answer such a fatal question?

She couldn't say that they had been eating and living together all the way to avoid suspicion.

She pondered for a moment before saying, "Madam was very worried about the Crown Prince the entire way, fearing that something might have happened to him, and she wasn't in the mood to pay attention to Young Master Jin."

Zhao Shen raised his eyes and glanced at her: "You are good at talking."

Yin Ye gritted her teeth and finally couldn't help but said, "My Lord, Madam is straightforward and generous. She is not the kind of person who cares about small details. There are some things that she doesn't take to heart and won't explain to you specifically, but I have to tell you."

"you say."

Yin Ye looked at her emotionless face and felt that the person in front of her was more and more unfathomable.

It is easy to imagine that a person who pretended to be disabled for more than ten years but worked for the emperor in secret could not be simple.

The gentle and refined gentleman in front of others is just a disguise.

Of course, Yin Ye felt that he would be extra gentle in front of Ji Yunshu.

"When Madam heard the news of your accident, she immediately went to the palace to persuade the Emperor and the Queen Mother to come to Suzhou. She had never been to such a far place in her life, let alone planned everything so that no one would find out and cause trouble for you. Following Young Master Jin is the best choice. Everything Madam did was for you."