Although Qingcheng County belongs to Huibei, it is close to Jianzhou and is the only way from Huibei Ferry to Jianzhou.
Therefore, although Qingcheng County is small, it is very rich.
Liu Zuhe, the magistrate of Qingcheng, who was kneeling on the ground, was already sweating profusely.
Because of Qingcheng County's special location, he had come into contact with too many dignitaries in the capital, but this was the first time he had seen the legendary "Nine Yama King" Mo Ying!
He lowered his eyes, glanced at the candle fragments thrown on the ground, and said seriously:
"Your Majesty, I have no knowledge of this matter.
When the county lady and several others arrived in Qingcheng County last night, I did not come to pay my respects to them for fear of disturbing their rest.
But I didn’t know that such a thing would happen!
"I will obey the prince's orders and investigate this matter thoroughly! What do you think, Chang Yichang?"
The post station business has been passed down from generation to generation. The current post station chief, Chang Yuanzhi, is fifty years old this year.
His father was killed by the Hanlan cavalry heading south more than 30 years ago.
He took over his father's job at a young age and has been in this position for more than 30 years!
He knelt on the ground and shivered. He looked at the candle and said in a trembling voice:
"It was these candles that caused the fire in the posthouse?
Your Highness, I really am unaware of this!
Someone must be trying to frame my Qingcheng Inn!
Please, Your Majesty, investigate this thoroughly and clear my post house's name!"
He Wenqin stood aside and said angrily:
"There's something wrong with the candles in these rooms in the backyard. If they weren't made by your inn, who else could it be?"
Before he came, he not only received instructions from the Ninth Prince, but also promised his daughter to protect her good sister along the way.
But this happened just one day after leaving Beijing!
Now, the county lady is nowhere to be found alive or dead, and he has no face to face the Ninth Prince!
What's more, today she is the county lady, so tomorrow...
Chang Yuanzhi's face turned pale when he heard this, and he knocked his head heavily on the ground and said:
"In reply to your Excellency, my family has been working at the post station for five generations, starting from my great-grandfather's generation. We have been loyally serving the imperial court and have never made any mistakes!
The old man has one son who has no other strengths. He just waits for the New Year and spring to come and then he will inherit this job!
How dare you do something wrong at this critical moment?
I originally thought that the county lady had started the fire accidentally.
When I saw this candle, I realized that someone might have framed me!
What happened today was due to my negligence. I failed to check in advance and someone took advantage of me.
This is what caused the county lady to get into trouble, and I plead guilty!
However, the candle was not made by me, so please, Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
Qi Moli glanced coldly at the dozen or so postmen kneeling behind Liu Chang and the other two, and said:
"Who is in charge of the backyard?"
Upon hearing this, the postmen who were kneeling in two rows all looked at the person kneeling at the back.
Chang Yuanzhi also turned his head and saw that it was Sun Qing. He frowned and said:
"Good for you, Sun Qing!
I felt sorry for you because you have no parents, so I sent you to work at the post house. How dare you harm me like this! "
Sun Qing's expression froze when he heard this, and he hurriedly explained:
"I'm the one taking care of the backyard today, but I don't know what's going on with that candle."
Qi Moli waved his hand and shouted coldly:
"Kidnap him! If there's no trace of the County Lady before nightfall, have him buried with her!"
Then Sun Qing shouted:
"Your Majesty, I really don't know what's going on with that candle!
Your Majesty... spare my life!"
But no matter how he cried for help, no one dared to say a word!
After all, it was not only Princess Anping who was burned to death, but also the future princess of King Mo Ying!
But at this moment, a low voice came from the postman:
"Yesterday, in the afternoon, Mr. Chang seemed to have gone to the backyard..."
Chang Yuanzhi's eyes widened instantly when he heard this, and he asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
The Second Master Chang that person mentioned was his nephew. How could he possibly get involved in this mess?
He Wenqin saw the problem and said:
"Who is Mr. Chang Er? Why is he here at the inn? Where is he now?"
Chang Yuan's short white beard twitched slightly and he said:
“That’s my nephew.
He usually works at this post station, and yesterday his mother was unwell, so he was allowed to take a day off!"
Qi Moli gave Mo Yun a wink, and Mo Yun took his men out of the inn and went straight to the house of Mr. Chang Erye!
Not long after, Mo Yun came back, but the person he brought was dying and covered in blood!
Mo Yun reported: "When I arrived, this person was already seriously injured and kept shouting, 'I'm sorry, uncle.'"
Chang Yuanzhi's face was suddenly filled with pain, and he pleaded:
“What’s going on?
Why is he injured so badly? ! Which imperial physician can please save him? "
Seeing Qi Moli nodded, Fang Yongzhi stepped forward and touched the man's pulse. After feeling it carefully for a while, he shook his head and said:
"This person committed suicide. He suffered severe abdominal injuries and lost too much blood. I'm afraid..."
Qi Moli's eyes were slightly cold, and he said:
"Since he likes running to the backyard so much, let's drag him there and let him die there!"
The low and cold voice made everyone present's hair stand on end and tremble with fear.
It is said that the dead are the greatest, but this Nine Yamas is so heartless that he makes people wait for death!
Qi Moli didn't care what everyone was thinking, he just looked at Chang Yuanzhi and said:
"He keeps saying he's sorry for you. Do you know why?"
Chang Yuanzhi burst into tears and said:
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