He Wenqin had received the news long ago and had been waiting there.
When he saw Si Jinxing again, he felt like he had been reborn. He bowed and said in a trembling voice:
"Good boy, this trip north is all thanks to you. You saved me three times in a row! I will always remember this kindness.
If the county lady needs me in the future, just ask me, and I will not refuse! "
Seeing this, Si Jinxing hurriedly helped He Wenqin up and said:
"Master He, you and I are both working for the Emperor, so how can we talk about gratitude or not?
Besides, Zhaoyue and I are like sisters, so I can't just stand by and watch her die! Sir He, please don't keep this in your mind, that would be too formal."
After she finished speaking, she glanced out the window and asked quietly:
"Sir, what do you think about the matter of Doctor Chen? What have you found out?"
He Wenqin nodded and said seriously:
"After the county lady's guards discovered that the food was drugged, they immediately interrogated the postman, who confessed shortly after.
But when the guards arrived at Chen Guduan's room, they saw that he had already hanged himself from the beam, his body cold!
But after taking a look, Doctor Fang said that it did not look like suicide, but more like being strangled.
We just asked a coroner from outside to check. The coroner said that he was strangled to death and then hung on the beam, pretending to be suicide.
But the murderer still hasn't been found.
The ultimate goal of this matter is to put me to death!
However, after the matter was exposed, the mastermind behind the incident killed Chen Guduan to silence him in order to prevent him from being exposed!
And in Xuzhou, there is only one person who wants to kill me, and that is Xuzhou prefect Jia Wensheng!
He knew that I would go to the government office tomorrow to check the account books and inquire about the people's sentiments, so he was anxious."
Si Jinxing listened carefully and said:
“No matter how suspicious he is, evidence is needed. Now there is no evidence, no witnesses, no evidence, so there is no way to convict him.
In addition, has Lord He ever thought that perhaps he is not the mastermind behind this?
Isn’t that the wrong direction?”
He Wenqin thought about it for a moment, then nodded and said:
"The county lady is very attentive, so I will slowly investigate first to see how everyone reacts, and then follow the clues to find the real cause."
Si Jinxing mentioned another matter and said:
"These matters can be put aside for now. The sick victims in the northern suburbs of the city are in urgent need of medical treatment.
At this critical juncture, those imperial doctors dare not act rashly, so don't let them be idle any longer!
I have a doctor here who is well-known in Suzhou and Xuzhou. I will ask him to bring the epidemic prescription and go to assist Lord He!"
When He Wenqin heard this, he immediately bowed to Si Jinxing and said:
"County Lady, this is so kind! I, He, will definitely make this happen tomorrow! The County Lady cares about the people, and it is a blessing for the people of Xuzhou!"
Si Jinxing smiled and said, "Master He's reputation in Xuzhou is not very good nowadays. You should be more mentally prepared."
He Wenqin heard this and smiled helplessly, saying:
"After more than ten years as an official, this is the first time that people have thrown vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at me. This can be considered as an encouragement to me!
If an official doesn't serve the people, what's the point of being an official?"
He was a civil servant and also a censor of the Censorate. His duty was to supervise all civil and military officials and ensure their integrity!
He himself must set an example!
Seeing this, Si Jinxing knew that He Wenqin was not affected by Bai Ri's behavior, so she felt relieved. After saying a few more words, she said goodbye and left.
When she returned to the house, it was already eleven o'clock at night.
After running around all day, Si Jinxing slept very soundly that night.
It was not until the next day, when it was bright, that she suddenly woke up.
Zi Su heard the noise, brought in warm water and helped her wash her face and rinse her mouth, and then brought her breakfast.
Qing Chan stood aside, serving the dishes while reporting:
“Mo Qiu said half an hour ago that there was some unusual movement in the Jia Mansion.
Jia Wensheng's former favorite, Mr. Huang, left the house in a carriage, and he followed him in person.
In addition, Bai Xi went to Baifulou and got a visiting card from the old master of the Heyanli Zheng family.
As she spoke, she placed a gold-embossed visiting card on the table.
Si Jinxing stretched out his hand to open the visiting card, glanced at it, and said:
"That old man was beyond my expectation. He took the bait so quickly. I'm going to meet him soon!"
Qingchan's eyes lit up and he said:
"Princess, do you mean...that old man never came back?"
Si Jinxing took a bite of the red bean paste roll and said with an indistinct smile, "Guess?"
Green Cicada......
After finishing his meal, Si Jinxing suddenly returned to the topic Qingchan had just mentioned and said:
"You said that Mr. Huang from the Jia Mansion had left the house?
That man is Jia Wensheng's military advisor. If he can be sent out, it must be a big deal!"
Qing Chan nodded and said, "Mo Qiu said the same thing, so I came to inform the princess."
Zi Su took away the dishes and chopsticks, but then returned and said, "Miss, Master Gu is here."
Si Jinxing sat on a bamboo chair in the yard, and waved to Qingchan to bring a stool and asked Gu Anxu to sit down.
She then spoke:
"Uncle Gu, I'm afraid you'll have to leave for the post station in the next day or two. I've already mentioned this to the Imperial Envoy, and he's very welcoming to you."
But Gu Anxu said:
"County Master, I came here today to ask you, if I go to the northern suburbs every day, will anyone notice me?
And then follow the clues to find our house? Wouldn't that expose the county lady's whereabouts?
So, I'm discussing with my wife whether we should move out."
Si Jinxing heard this, but she didn't expect that Gu Anxu was so thoughtful. She pondered and said:
"No problem. Just go to the posthouse and tell everyone that the child and his wife have left Xuzhou.
It’s just that it’s a little inconvenient to meet these days. After all, you’re going to the northern suburbs, where the epidemic is spreading, so I think you’ll have to stay there.”
Gu Anxu was overjoyed when he heard this and said:
"Gu was worried that if the two of them were moved away together, it would be inconvenient for the county lady to see the doctor. This is very good."
Si Jinxing waved her hand and said with a smile:
"Go and get ready. The Imperial Envoy is going to the prefectural yamen today, and I think he'll need you at the northern suburbs anytime.
Here is a prescription that can alleviate the epidemic. It is what I used when I first established the state. Take it with you."
After talking to Gu Anxu, it was already late.
Si Jinxing returned to the room, dressed up a bit, and when he came out again, he had transformed into a handsome young man, which made Qingchan and Zisu stunned!
Zi Su circled around Si Jinxing twice and couldn't help but laugh:
"Miss, you are like this, all the young girls in Xuzhou will have no intention of getting married!"
Si Jinxing was wearing a white robe at this time, with her hair tied up, and her two willow-shaped eyebrows were painted into thick black sword-shaped eyebrows, which made her look very heroic!
She took Qingchan with her and went all the way to Baifulou.
She had met the old man last time and heard Gu Anxu mention the man's illness, so she had some idea in her mind.
But I wonder if the head of Heyan Village will come?
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