Lou Jing gave him a thumbs up.
The Dali Temple official placed his hands on his hips, a look of disdain on his face. "It's just that these suspects are delicate and faint at the slightest provocation. After all, they are criminals, and the case has not yet been concluded. If they really die of anger...it would be a real problem."
Lou Jing thought to himself: These two were at least Shangshu officials, and they were sent to sweep toilets and stables. They didn't get angry to death, which shows that they are broad-minded.
"But ordinary people are afraid of our power and dare not come, and those who are brave enough think it is disgraceful. I was just saying that I would go to the county government office to transfer two prisoners, and you sent them to me, saving me a lot of trouble."
Lou Jing patted him on the shoulder and said, "You can use these two men as you please. You don't need to pay them. Just keep an eye on them."
The Dali Temple Minister snorted, "When has our Dali Temple ever let anyone down?"
"Didn't you just say that the two brothers who cleaned the toilet packed up and ran away?"
"He's not a criminal. If he quits, how can he still be tied up?" The Dali Temple official raised his beard and was about to poke him. "If you try to sabotage me again, I won't take him in."
This father and son are both annoying in their own way.
Lou Jing hurriedly bowed and smiled apologetically, "Your humble servant made a mistake, a mistake."
Only then did he feel good again.
This is how the matter was settled.
Originally, Xu Jiang was supposed to send the two to the Dali Temple today, but something went wrong along the way, which caused the delay.
However, it would be a good idea for Lou Jing to send someone to escort them over, as this would intimidate the two of them and prevent them from acting rashly.
When Xu Si's case and the arson case are transferred to the Dali Temple together, it will be convenient to interrogate the two as witnesses.
Xu Jiang calmly boarded the carriage and followed Lou Jing back to his residence. After arriving home, she had to go to Madam Lou's knees to give some instructions.
After hearing the whole story, Mrs. Lou, who was usually indifferent, couldn't help but get angry and accidentally smashed a teacup.
Xu Jiang and Liu Mei coaxed her for a long time before she calmed down.
"It's a shame you came to comfort me." Madam Lou held her hand and said distressedly, "Your hands are so cold, are you scared?"
Xu Jiang nodded, then shook her head. "At first, I was scared. I was afraid of hurting anyone. I was also worried that the books would burn and I wouldn't be able to report to the Imperial College. I was even more afraid that the relics my master left me would be burned."
Feeling Madam Lou's grip tightening on her hand, Xu Jiang gave her a reassuring smile, "But later on, I learned that the bookshop was fine, and that my brother and the neighbors were there to help, so I wasn't afraid anymore."
“Thanks to them.”
"Well, it's all thanks to my uncle and you."
When Xu Jiang saw Lou Jing in the bookstore, she felt as if she had found someone to rely on. She felt completely at ease and was no longer afraid.
When he returned to the Lou residence and saw Mrs. Lou again, he poured out all his grievances and was comforted by her, and he felt calmer.
Mrs. Lou touched her hair lovingly.
Xu Jiang smiled at her and sighed again, "It's a pity about the donkey shed."
It took Lou Yunchun two tries to build it. It was not easy.
On the post road outside the Great Wall, a tea shop beside the road caught fire. The thick smoke came with the wind, choking Lou Yunchun and eight patrol guards and making them cough uncontrollably.
Just now they were resting here to resupply, but were attacked by assassins disguised as the tea shop owner and a servant. Fortunately they were alert enough and escaped harm.
Seeing that the attack failed, the men set fire to the teahouse and took the opportunity to escape.
Maybe it was because he coughed too hard just now, or what, but Lou Yunchun felt a little uneasy as he looked at the tea shop which had been reduced to just a shelf in an instant.
A patrolman led Lou Yunchun's horse over and said, "Sir, let's go."
"Yeah." Lou Yunchun jumped on his horse and led everyone forward.
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