This was the third time Wenzhu had come to deliver a message tonight, and he felt that this task was becoming increasingly difficult.
Madam repeatedly warned the Third Master not to come over. Although the Third Master listened to Madam's words, he kept asking questions. If he hadn't persuaded her, he would have come over and carried Madam back.
Su Qingyu didn't even raise her eyelids and said, "Tell the Third Master that I'll be back soon."
In fact, she had no idea when she would go back.
Wenzhu wanted to know the exact time, otherwise if he went back, the Third Master would kick him.
"Madam, what time is it..."
He was halfway through the conversation when he saw flames suddenly erupt from nearby Maozi Alley. Then two men in black ran out of the alley, looking furtive.
Su Qingyu saw a figure outside through the gap in the carriage curtains and quickly ordered, "Wenzhu, capture him alive."
She had already ordered several people guarding the Qian family to catch the arsonist, and the two people who just escaped might have slipped through the net.
Just in case, she asked Wenzhu to arrest the man. This witness was not only the key to testifying against Chen, but also the last straw that made Mr. Qian tell the truth.
Su Qingyu got off the carriage and walked towards the house next to the Qian family.
At this time, many people in Maozi Hutong ran out, some shouting to put out the fire, and some saying to call the police.
But the gate of the previously vacant house next to the Qian family was not even opened.
Su Qingyu walked to the back of the house. The person who had been inside with his men making noise was Jiang Qi, the deputy commander of the guards in the west courtyard of the Shen family.
At this time, Jiang Qi brought five or six people with him, and some of them were holding people in their hands.
"Madam, we've caught a few of the arsonists you ordered us to arrest, but there are probably two more who got away."
Su Qingyu signaled Jiang Qi to look after the good guy while she went in to meet Mr. Qian first.
Pushing open the back door and entering, the yard was silent, with only a candle lit in one of the main rooms.
When Su Qingyu entered, the Qian family, more than a dozen people, were huddled in a room. Everyone, including Mr. Qian, looked terrified.
If they hadn't moved here today, would their entire family have been burned to death?
It must be said that the house Su Qingyu found for them was very good. It allowed them to deeply experience the feeling of brushing shoulders with death.
"There's a fire at home, Mr. Qian, aren't you going to put it out?"
Su Qingyu sat down at the table and asked with a faint smile.
Mr. Qian looked at Su Qingyu suspiciously, "Could it be that the fire was set by the Third Madam?"
It's no wonder Mr. Qian was suspicious; the fire was so bizarre. What if the Third Lady had deliberately set the fire and blamed the First Lady for it in order to force him to submit?
Mr. Qian knew that the account book was his lifeline. As long as it was in his hands, the Third Madam wouldn't kill him. So, he spoke to Su Qingyu with less reservations.
Su Qingyu knew he would think this way, and it was human nature.
Fortunately, she made adequate preparations.
After giving Feicui a wink, Jiang Qi and his men walked in a short while later. In addition to Jiang Qi, Wen Zhu also came in with two others.
The arrested individuals were dressed in black, their faces covered. One held a lighter, another a kerosene barrel. Their actions were clear to see.
Jiang Qi and others forced the men in black to kneel down, waiting for Su Qingyu to speak.
Su Qingyu glanced at the six people kneeling on the ground and said to Mr. Qian, "These are the arsonists we caught. I will interrogate them in front of Mr. Qian."
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Qi and others pulled down the masks covering their faces.
Su Qingyu glanced at the six people, none of them were from the mansion.
Just as she thought, Chen would not be stupid enough to use her acquaintances in the mansion to do this.
These people were probably third-rate killers who were hired with money to avoid disaster.
Su Qingyu looked at Wenzhu and said, "You have a knife on you, right? I'm here to question you. Anyone who can't answer will be killed."
Killing such a person is considered to be ridding the people of harm.
Wen Zhu's mouth twitched, thinking that the interrogation by the Third Master was simple and rough enough. But when it came to Madam, it was even easier than the Third Master.
They were clearly a perfect match when they stood together on ordinary days, but when faced with something like this, they acted like demons from hell. They were a perfect match.
He has been with Shen Zhixiu for many years and has done many things like this, so he knows how to cooperate.
A short knife was placed directly against the neck of the man in black who was kneeling on the far left.
Su Qingyu sat upright on the chair, her demeanor dignified and elegant, staring at the man with her cold eyes.
"Who asked you to set the fire?"
The man raised his neck, not caring at all about the dagger on his neck.
"It's useless to ask. We're paid to do something for someone, so we won't say anything we shouldn't."
Su Qingyu didn't waste any words and ordered Wen Zhu in a cold voice, "Kill him."
Wenzhu did not hesitate. To him, the lady's order was like an imperial decree.
As the knife went in, the man's eyes widened in disbelief. At the last moment, he was still wondering why it was different from what he expected.
Wenzhu threw the man aside, grabbed the second man, and put the dagger against Bo's neck again.
Su Qingyu asked again in a cold voice: "Who ordered you to do this?"
The second person is not as strong-willed as the first one. To him, survival is more important than anything else.
Without hesitation, he said, "It was a man who came here, but he didn't reveal his identity."
Su Qingyu snorted, "Kill him."
The man shouted quickly, "But we've found out his identity. He's the owner of Wang Ji Shaobing Shop in the east of the city. His name is Wang Sheng'an."
"Give us one hundred taels of silver, and only ask for one thing: burn the Qian family's house to the ground."
The rule in their industry is indeed not to ask about identity, but every time someone comes to them for help, they will check who is asking them, just to be prepared.
For example, in a situation like today, knowing the inside story can help you escape.
Although it is a business where your head is hanging on your belt, everyone wants to keep it.
Su Qingyu thought for a moment and pointed at the person who was speaking. "Leave this person here and keep an eye on him. Send the others to Shuntian Prefecture."
These people probably have lives on their hands, so the Great Zhou Law will naturally punish them.
All the questions that need to be asked have been asked. As for the shopkeeper Wang, we need to send someone to investigate tomorrow.
After sending Wen Zhu, Jiang Qi and others out, Su Qingyu looked at Mr. Qian again.
"Mr. Qian, do you understand? I didn't set the fire. As for who started it, I'll investigate tomorrow."
"I guess it will be related to the eldest lady in the end."
Afraid that Mr. Qian would still refuse to speak, Su Qingyu continued speaking in a cold voice.
"Think it over before you speak. I'll only give you this one chance."
"It's okay if Mr. Qian doesn't want to talk about it. I have plenty of ways. Do you think I'm begging you?"
The last sentence suddenly became more powerful.
Mr. Qian thought of the tone in which Su Qingyu had just said "kill it" and immediately lost his temper.
"Madam, spare my life. I will go get the account book right away."
When Mr. Qian brought the box containing the account books, Su Qingyu looked at the box and said to herself, "That was a close call."
Fortunately, for safety's sake, she did not force Mr. Qian.
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