This is probably the murder case that was closed the fastest. The victim had no objection. The Shao Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture wanted the case to be closed earlier even more than Zhang Hulan.
It's New Year's Day. If Zhang Hulan makes a fuss about finding out the truth, how can he celebrate the New Year?
The people from Jingzhao Prefecture carried the three bodies away, and the servants quickly washed the house with water, over and over again, leaving no trace of blood.
After the people from Jingzhao Prefecture left, Lord Wang asked Zhang Hulan, "Is the injury serious?"
Zhang Hulan smiled and shook her head, "It's not serious, just a superficial injury."
Zhang Hulan didn't think it was a big deal, but Zhang Xinyao, Zhang Xinyi and Zhang Xinyue had been by her side from midnight until now, with concern on their faces.
Lord Wang nodded, "It's good that there is no big problem. We need to hire more people in the mansion in the future. If there is anything, just let the servants handle it. Don't put yourself in danger."
Seeing that there was indeed nothing to worry about with Zhang Hulan, Lord Wang went back.
Wang Xingren was worried that Zhang Dahua would be frightened, so he and Ye Hongling stayed for a while longer.
Wang Xingren said to Zhang Hulan, "Aunt, how about I transfer some people from my home?"
Zhang Hulan waved her hands and said, "No, no, it's just an accident. Don't worry too much."
Ye Hongling and Wang Xingren did not return until almost noon, and then asked someone to send over a lot of supplements.
Ye Hongyun also learned the news. Since it was not convenient for her to come over, she also had people send a lot of things over.
Even the neighbors next door came to express their condolences and gave some gifts.
A murder was news, and what happened in Zhang Hulan's home spread quickly.
After Wang Xiaorong learned the news, she called the housekeeper over and scolded him, "Who are you looking for? So useless. It's a good thing they are dead. If they were caught alive, it would be troublesome."
The housekeeper said, "Don't worry, Madam. They don't know my identity. I will find someone else to do the job later."
Wang Xiaorong said, "We must get this done before the 16th, and don't make any more mistakes."
"Yes, ma'am."
…
At Zhang Hulan's house, Zhang Hulan told Zhang Dahua not to go out alone in the future. If she wanted to go out, she had to bring Dong Jianyong or Xu Hu with her.
Speaking of Xu Hu, he just woke up this morning.
After learning what happened last night, I felt a little embarrassed.
"Niece, I..."
Zhang Hulan smiled and said, "Uncle Xu, don't worry about it. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes."
Dong Jianyong also comforted his good friend for a long time, which made Xu Hu feel better.
Everything went on as usual in the next few days, and the whole capital was filled with joy.
Zhang Hulan would take her family shopping whenever she had nothing to do, which made Xiang Chunhua very envious.
…
When she was in the third grade of junior high school, Zhang Hulan was called to the Wu family by Ye Hongyun.
Qin Bingrong drew the blueprint and asked Zhang Hulan to take a look at it.
After looking at the drawings, Zhang Hulan admired the Prime Minister even more.
Not only are there renderings of the powder grinding machine, but there are also separate drawings of the parts and components, which will make it very convenient for carpenters and blacksmiths to make it.
Qin Bingrong also added a large hand-cranked wheel so that when there is a shortage of water, the wheel can be turned by manpower.
Qin Bingrong asked Zhang Hulan whether she planned to do it in Beijing and transport it back, or go back to Changning County to do it.
Zhang Hulan said that it would be made in Beijing and could be used once it was shipped back and installed, otherwise it would take a lot of time.
Qin Bingrong said that he would go and greet the Ministry of Industry and ask them to make it for her, and it would definitely be done by the time Zhang Hulan returned.
To express her gratitude, Zhang Hulan gave Qin Bingrong a pair of cured pork feet and some sausages.
Zhang Hulan thought that such a high-ranking official would not lack for treasures, and would probably prefer some local specialties from the countryside as a gift.
This was the first time that Qin Bingrong received such a special gift, and he accepted it with a smile.
On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Marquis Jing'an and his men returned and went straight into the palace.
Qin Bingrong, Wu Bangtai, Duke of Wei and Yan Xiongxin were all quickly called into the palace.
After Jing'an Hou told the information he had found, Duke Wei said, "Your Majesty, let this old minister lead the troops to collect the embezzlement."
"Duke Wei, you need to change your temper. You are still so impatient at such an old age." Emperor Yongxing said.
Duke Wei shut up in dismay.
Emperor Yongxing then said, "Don't move for now, wait until the spring exam is over before starting again."
"Lord Wu, Lord Yan, when the Spring Examination is over, you will start investigating the cases of the pension silver, one by one.
Officials above the seventh rank will be promoted from below, and those below the seventh rank will be filled directly with candidates from the spring examination."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yongxing continued to order, "Duke Wei, Marquis Jing'an, the affairs of Maozhou are now handed over to you two. Don't let any of you off."
"Your Majesty, I obey your command!" Duke Wei and Marquis Jing'an immediately obeyed your command.
Emperor Yongxing waved his hand and said, "Okay, my dear ministers, please go back."
"I will take my leave now!"
When everyone left the palace, Wu Deyong walked beside Wu Bangtai and asked, "Dad, how have you and mom been these days?"
Wu Bangtai walked forward silently with his hands behind his back. Wu Deyong felt a little puzzled. Why did his father ignore him?
"Dad, what's wrong with you?"
"Dad, did something happen at home?"
"Dad, can you say something?"
Wu Bangtai's silence made Wu Deyong very anxious.
"Dad, did I do something wrong?"
"If I have done anything wrong, please let me know. I will know where I went wrong and I will correct it in the future."
Wu Bangtai stopped, turned around and looked at Wu Deyong, and asked, "You didn't go back to Changning County? Did you go directly back to the capital?"
Wu Deyong nodded, "Yes. I thought Hongyun and Yunyang must have returned to the capital, so I didn't go back to Changning County, but came back directly."
Wu Deyong then widened his eyes and asked, "Dad, Hongyun and Yunyang are not back?"
Wu Deyong was a little panicked. If he left his wife and children in Changning County and returned to the capital, he would be dead.
Wu Bangtai said: "I'm back now."
Wu Deyong breathed a sigh of relief, "Dad, what do you mean?"
Wu Bangtai was too lazy to talk about his son and didn't even know his wife was pregnant.
"Go back and ask Hongyun yourself."
Wu Deyong felt that something was not going well, so he said, "Dad, what happened at home? Please tell me first."
"I'm too lazy to tell you, just go back and ask Hongyun yourself."
Wu Bangtai flicked his sleeves and got into his carriage.
Without waiting for Wu De to use the carriage, he asked the coachman to drive away.
Wu Deyong shouted from behind: "Dad, please wait for me, I haven't gone up yet..."
"father……"
"father……"
Wu Deyong shouted at the top of his lungs, but the carriage did not stop.
Hearing the noise behind him, he turned to look at Duke Wei behind him and hurriedly saluted, "Father-in-law!"
The Duke of Wei did not give Wu De a good look. He snorted, flicked his sleeves, got on the carriage and left.
Wu Deyong stood at the palace gate, feeling very confused. What had he done wrong?
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