Lu Yan also remembered that the Qin family had many pawnshops in public, and he couldn't help but say, "I'll go take a look too."
Many of the things Qin Wan bought for Lu Yan were purchased through the Qin family, and even had the Qin family emblem on them, so the pawnshop clerk knew what was going on at a glance.
While sending someone to deliver the letter to Qin Wan, the clerk asked where the things came from.
The villagers were not very happy: "We came here through legitimate means, so why not?"
"Of course it's pawned." The clerk quoted a price. It would take a while to write the pawn ticket for so many items. If they were really stolen, it would take enough time for someone to come. What's more, these people couldn't run away.
Lu Yan looked at the waiter and said, "I gave it to them, just take it for granted."
The clerk looked at Lu Yan, recognized him, and immediately without further delay, wrote a letter of commitment and handed over the silver: "Since it is Mr. Lu who has come forward, there will be no more trouble. A total of one hundred taels of silver. Take it."
One hundred taels!
Several villagers were ecstatic. How many houses could be built with this? Building houses in the village didn't require so much money. The biggest expense was still on treating people to meals.
As for the later purchase of household items, the stones and wood needed to build a house can all be found in the mountains, and a house can be built with a few taels of silver.
If these 100 taels of silver were shared among several disaster-stricken families, they would be able to turn their fortunes around overnight.
Several villagers left happily, and Lu Yan led his horse towards the prefectural government.
Qin Wan had been busy, but she woke up after sleeping for an hour. She was not in a hurry when she received the news that Lu Yan had entered the city. It was not until someone came to report that he had entered the prefectural yamen that she sent someone over.
Qin Wan frowned at his shoe prints and injuries and asked, "Where's Bai?"
Lu Yan said, "Dead."
Qin Wan stared at Lu Yan, trying to discern the truth in his words. "How did he die? Didn't I tell you, if you want to live, capture him alive?"
Qin Wan didn't want to save his life, but a living Bai Wanyi was more valuable to the Great Zhou.
Now her mind is no longer focused on hatred, but she looks at Bai Wanyi from the perspective of a queen and a ruler. Keeping her alive and tying her to the Ministry of Works to work can better bring out her value than letting her die. For someone who yearns for freedom and wants to pursue self-worth, imprisoning her for a lifetime is the greatest punishment for her, right?
Lu Yan recounted the general situation: "At the time, she fled to that village where she had stored a lot of explosives. I wanted to capture her, but she refused. During the fight, the lamp oil spilled, causing an explosion. When I ran out, I pulled her back, and she was killed in the explosion."
Qin Wan had thought of many ways that Bai Wanyi could die, but she never expected that she would be killed by her own explosives, and was even dragged into the explosives by Lu Yan.
Qin Wan frowned, looked at Lu Yan and asked, "Did you drag him back?"
Lu Yan nodded, looking at Qin Wan's expression. His previous unwillingness and self-proclaimed deep affection were gone. He calmly gestured with his hand, "She was trying to run. She was holding onto the doorframe. The door was so narrow, and if she got out, I wouldn't be able to get out. So I pulled her, and she flew backwards, holding onto the doorframe, and she was pinned beneath the explosives."
"I dragged her back, that's why I escaped, that's why she was killed in the explosion. Pieces of her body were scattered here and there, and there were even a few bones missing. I spent a long time searching for them, and the villagers also helped me, but the body was not complete."
Qin Wan thought for a moment and said, "Go find the Commander-in-Chief of the Left Army. We'll discuss the rest of the matter when we return to the capital and report it to our father."
Lu Yan nodded and saluted: "I will take my leave."
After saying this, he turned and walked out.
Tao Yao brushed past him, glanced at him, and said, "Why does the Crown Princess look like she's lost her soul?"
Qin Wan then told him about Bai Wanyi.
Tao Yao was surprised: "Miss, do you believe him?"
"Believe it or not, we have to investigate. With so much explosives being transported into the village, there must be someone who saw it. Whether it was Bai who died, there must be someone who could see it." Qin Wan said lightly.
Tao Yao laughed: "If it really is her, then this is truly retribution. She rebelled against the Fourth Prince and killed so many people with explosives. Now she dies in such a way that she deserves it."
Qin Wan nodded and said, "Yes, it's a worthy death."
Qin Wan felt a little melancholy in her heart, she couldn't tell why, but she also felt a little relieved. Could it be said that she had finally avenged her great hatred?
Even though he hadn't done it himself, he'd certainly regretted it the moment Lu Yan dragged him back into the fire. His emotions must have been complicated, right?
Qin Wan suddenly laughed again. Yes, no matter what she thought, it was obvious that Bai Wanyi really died a worthy death.
Qin Wan was worried about the safety of her grandfather and father. When she heard from the investigators that it was indeed her who died, she let it go.
At this time, she was more concerned about the news from Fengyang.
Qin Wan originally wanted to go to Fengyang to find her grandfather and father by herself, but King Yong stopped her, saying that the people who delivered the food should be on their way back and would definitely bring back first-hand news about Bianyu Pass, Wugu Pass, and Fengyang. That's why Qin Wan didn't insist on going.
Sure enough, the news came back the next afternoon.
The messenger was a descendant of the Qin family. He said, "The head of the family was afraid you wouldn't believe me, so he sent me here to deliver the letter. Don't worry, Princess Consort. The fighting in Fengyang has almost subsided. In a month or so at most, we'll be able to completely drive the Northern Di out."
After saying this, he looked at Qin Wan who was reading the letter, scratched his head and said, "The master of the family said that the explosives are very effective and wants you to give us some more."
Qin Wan looked at the letter, feeling both amused and helpless. Not only did they send someone to deliver the message, but the contents of the letter also contained every word about explosives.
"Is he addicted to playing with explosives?" Qin Wan couldn't help but say.
The clansman laughed and said, "That's right. They buried explosives every three or five steps. It was so satisfying. The head of the family even buried the explosives himself. When the Northern Di soldiers came, they just watched them being blown to pieces. After so many times, the enemy was scared out of their wits."
Qin Wan shook her head, not quite agreeing with her grandfather's approach: "Explosives are too dangerous, and the production is even more complicated. Let him use them sparingly."
Despite all the talk, Qin Wan finally brought all the confiscated explosives to him, and specifically instructed: "Leave some at Bianyu Pass, Wuguan Pass, and Fengyang. Tell them to keep it away from people, keep it under strict guard, and keep it away from open flames."
"Yes, don't worry, the generals regard this thing as more important than their own eyes."
He went to get the explosives excitedly and didn't want to stay in Zhengnancheng for another night, so he immediately returned to Fengyang.
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