“That’s right. As Xiao Qiu said, it was severed after death, so there must be other parts. We can’t find other places for the time being, so we don’t know where to start. Why don’t we ask the Jingzhao Prefecture to send someone over? The people in the Taizhou Prefecture are exhausted these days.” Gu En agreed with Lu Zheng.
Now, no matter which place has jurisdiction over Qi'an Town, as long as Gu Xin says a word, that place will have to send people over.
"Alright! Here's what we'll do: Bai Er, go back to the capital and inform the Jingzhao Prefecture to have Constable Gao bring some men over. You don't need to come back once you're back; just rest at home! We have enough manpower here. However, you must set off now, ride back as fast as you can, and let my parents know we're safe. We might be delayed for a few days. Have Constable Gao and his men arrive by tomorrow afternoon if possible. Also, regarding Madam Liu and the others' plan to go west with the East-West Escort Agency, have my mother tell the Peng family to keep an eye on them." Gu Xin thought for a moment and decided to contact the Jingzhao Prefecture as well; she was more used to using Constable Gao and his men.
"Yes, Third Miss!" Bai Er clasped his hands in a fist salute and turned to leave.
"Be careful on the road!" Gu Xin reminded him.
"Okay!" Bai Er quickly left.
"Boss Du, may I ask questions in this room?" Gu Xin asked Du San Niang.
“Please do as you please, Miss Gu. If you need anything, just give the order!” said Du Sanniang.
“Okay, then the first thing to do is spread the word. By the way, is there anyone in charge of the town?” Gu Xin asked.
"Yes. People usually go to Master Qian for anything in town. Master Qian is the father of Minister Qian of the Ministry of Revenue. He was once a second-rank official, but he has now retired to his hometown of Qi'an Town. Master Qian is a kind-hearted man who loves to stand up for the weak and is approachable and humble. Therefore, people in town often go to him for even the most trivial matters," Du Sanniang explained.
"Lord Qian's father?" Gu Xin was somewhat surprised. She knew this Lord Qian; he was nearly fifty years old, a very shameless old man who often asked his father to help Sisi go to the Ministry of Revenue to teach people how to organize accounts.
So this is his hometown! His elderly father seems to be living a very good life.
Lu Zheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard the name of the Minister of Revenue.
By the way, this person is also a variable!
He remembered that in his previous life, at this time, Lord Qian was still observing mourning for his father, who had suddenly fallen seriously ill. However, in this life, Lord Qian's father was alive and well, and Lord Qian was not observing mourning for his father. Two years ago, he was even promoted to the position of Minister.
He did recall that many people had changed because of the matter of Prince Qu, and now it seemed that Master Qian's death in his previous life was probably related to Prince Qu.
In this life, King Qu died a few years earlier than in the previous life, allowing Master Qian to escape a calamity, which led to his successful official career.
Lu Zheng remembered that in his previous life, Lord Qian had also become the Minister of Revenue, but that was many years later, at least ten years earlier than now.
But this person is indeed not bad; he likes money, but he is absolutely loyal to the emperor and the court.
Therefore, he didn't remind Gu Xin of anything and stood aside to let her make her own decision.
"He must have records of all the permanent residents of the town at that time, right?" Gu Xin asked.
“Master Qian knows everyone who has lived here for more than five years. He comes out for a stroll every day, taking a walk around the town,” Du San Niang said.
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