Chapter 339: No man is good
There was indeed thick smoke rising from the direction of Ping'an Marquis Mansion.
If you get closer, you can even see the man-eating flames.
Even the prince and his wife, who had just returned, saw it.
The fire was too big and too close.
Qin Jingyu made a prompt decision, "Qing Ning, take Xiyao back immediately. I will take people to put out the fire."
Lin Qingning: "Then you must be more careful!"
Qin Jingyu nodded.
Although he didn't know why such a big fire broke out in the Ping'an Marquis Mansion, it was not just his family that lived there, there were many other families living in this row.
It's windy again tonight.
If the fire spreads, the consequences will be disastrous!
Watching Qin Jingyu calmly giving orders to people, some to call for help, some to get tools, all in an orderly manner.
Lin Qingning immediately carried Xiyao into the mansion.
Doctor Bai and others came over and asked, "What's going on?"
Lin Qingning: "There's a fire in the Marquis of Ping'an's Mansion. We don't know the exact cause yet. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has brought people to put out the fire."
Bai Lansheng, Wei Qingxu and others said, "We will go and help too."
Not only them, but everyone living on this street stopped their New Year's Eve celebrations at home and went out.
At the same time, Lin Qingning had people pile up snow around the walls.
If the fire over there really can't be controlled and spreads over here, they still have time to react.
Fortunately, it was not dark yet, so everyone reacted quickly.
It would be terrible if this happened late at night when everyone was asleep!
When Emperor Minghe and Concubine Rou arrived in a low-key carriage, they were both stunned when they saw the appearance of the street.
Emperor Minghe immediately ordered Eunuch Shun, "Go and see what's going on."
Eunuch Shun returned soon.
"My Lord, there was a fire in the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion, and the prince led everyone to put out the fire. Now the open fire has been put out, and they are still checking whether there are any hidden fires left."
Emperor Minghe breathed a sigh of relief.
Concubine Rou hurriedly asked, "Is the Crown Prince okay? Are the Crown Princess and Yaoyao okay?"
Eunuch Shun: "The prince is fine. As for the crown princess and the young master, they are both in the mansion now."
Emperor Minghe shook Concubine Rou's hand and said, "Hurry to Qin's Mansion first."
"yes."
At this time, Lin Qingning heard Chuan Gu come back and report that the fire was out.
Except for the two houses closest to the Marquis Ping'an's Mansion, some houses were burned, but there was no other damage.
In other words, only a few people suffered minor injuries.
Thanks to the prince's prompt decision, he immediately dispatched people to put out the fire.
Lin Qingning: "Then find out how the fire started in Ping'an Marquis' Mansion? What are the casualties in the mansion?"
Kawatani: "His Highness is still there. The casualties are being counted. People from the Dali Temple have been sent to investigate the cause of the fire."
Lin Qingning: "Have you ever met Ping An Hou and Shen Ruoying?"
Kawatani shook his head, "I didn't see any of the little ones."
Lin Qingning said nothing after hearing this.
She remembered that during the last fire at Cuiwei Pavilion, Shen Ruoying faked her own death and escaped.
But last time, Zhao Feiyang helped.
So what about this time?
Also, was the fire an accident, or was it set by someone?
unknown.
At this moment, Banxia came running in, "Master, His Majesty and Concubine Rou are here!"
Lin Qingning no longer cared about what was happening at the Marquis Ping'an Mansion. She straightened her clothes and appearance and hurried out.
Emperor Minghe and Concubine Rou were both wearing casual clothes and fox fur cloaks, but they were black and white, very low-key.
Lin Qingning immediately led people to kneel down and greet them.
Emperor Minghe waved his hand, "No need to be polite."
"Qing Ning, what happened? Why did the Ping An Marquis's Mansion catch fire?"
Lin Qingning: "My daughter-in-law doesn't know either. Jingyu is still investigating over there. You two should go inside first. It's cold outside."
Originally they had planned to have a New Year's Eve dinner in the evening.
Although a fire broke out suddenly, it did not disrupt their plans.
However, we have to wait until Qin Jingyu and the others come back.
Doctor Bai proposed to play chess with Emperor Minghe, and Emperor Minghe readily agreed.
Lin Qingning told Chuan Gu to report to Jing Yu immediately about the arrival of the emperor and his concubine.
Then she took her mother, Concubine Rou, to the backyard.
Carried little Xiyao out.
The little girl had a nap and had woken up. She was very happy to see Concubine Rou.
"Po!"
Concubine Rou's heart melted when she saw this. She held Xiyao in her arms and thought about what happened at the banquet today.
She frowned and said, "Why would the Queen Mother set her sights on Xiao Xiyao? Qing Ning, do you think she will give up?"
Lin Qingning touched her daughter's small fleshy hand and said calmly, "I don't know."
"But it's just a matter of fighting back. No matter what happens, I will not hand Xiyao over to her."
Concubine Rou nodded, "That's how it should be. Who knows what she's going to do by bringing the child to the Cining Palace?"
Xiao Xiyao is still so young!
When Chuan Gu arrived at the Ping'an Marquis Mansion which had been burned into ruins, Qin Jingyu and others were standing by a well.
It was New Year's Day and Ouyang Rui was suddenly called in. He was in a bad mood the moment before.
But the next moment, looking at the extremely miserable Ping'an Marquis Mansion, his expression suddenly became complicated.
You know, he had received teachings from Marquis Ping'an and often came here.
He turned his head and looked at Crown Prince Qin Jingyu.
The prince grew up here...
Qin Jingyu had just heard Chuan Gu's report. He was a little surprised and told Chuan Gu:
"Go back and tell the Crown Princess that I will be back soon."
Kawatani: "Yes."
Although the fire did not have much impact on the neighbors, the fire inside the Marquis Ping'an's mansion was severely damaged.
There were charred corpses everywhere.
Songtao Pavilion, where Qin Jingyu used to live, has been burned beyond recognition.
They still haven't found Marquis Guangping, and they don't know if he was burned too badly or if he escaped by luck...
At this moment, the person in charge of salvaging the well suddenly spoke:
"Pick up two people!"
Originally, Bai Lansheng, Chen Shuo and others helped, but when they saw the people from the Dali Temple coming to take over, they planned to return to the Qin Mansion first.
As a result, when they heard this sound, everyone subconsciously stopped and looked towards the well.
The first person to be pulled up was Qin Tingfang, who looked very embarrassed.
Or should I call her Shen Ruoying.
She was wet all over and was shivering all over.
I don’t know if it was because of the cold or because I was scared.
But after the second 'person' was pulled up, everyone understood.
That's not a person anymore.
But a corpse.
Because of the cold weather, Lu Mingyue's body, which had been dead for some time, had not yet rotted, but it was a little swollen.
But even so, you can still see the despair and fear on her face before she died.
Chen Shuo's hands, which were hidden in his sleeves, suddenly moved slightly!
Bai Lansheng looked at him with concern.
Chen Shu's expression has returned to normal.
But he still took off his outer robe and walked towards the well.
Shen Ruoying, who was sitting on the ground and trembling all the time, thought someone was walking towards her.
No matter who it is, please give her a piece of clothes first!
As a result, Shen Ruoying stretched out her hand, but caught nothing.
The man walked past her and came to Lu Mingyue's body, unbuttoned his coat, and covered her body with it...
The little princess who was once so lively, willful and proud, now died in a well in such an unclear manner.
She must have been very cold before she died, right?
Looking at the silent statement, Shen Ruoying suddenly sneered,
"So you are the eunuch beside Lu Mingyue?"
"Haven't you given up on her? Why are you pretending to be so hypocritical now?"
"None of you men are good!"
I clearly said I loved them the most, but what happened? I just gave up on them!
For example, Chen Shuo’s attitude towards Lu Mingyue.
For example, Lu Hangzhi treated her!
Chen Shu ignored her and walked to Qin Jingyu and bowed deeply.
"Your Highness, what will happen to Mingyue's body?"
Qin Jingyu: "The coroner from the Dali Temple will conduct a unified autopsy, and after the case is closed, they will find a place to bury her. She is the daughter of the Marquis's mansion, so she should be buried in the ancestral tomb of the Lu family in the Marquis's mansion."
After all, Lu Mingyue's identity before her death was not that of a married woman.
Chen Shuo nodded after hearing this, "I'll have someone help perform a ritual to send her off, is that okay?"
Qin Jingyu nodded, "Yes."
Chen Shuo bowed deeply to Qin Jingyu again, then walked to Bai Lansheng without looking back.
"Master, let's go."
Bai Lansheng nodded, and they left together.
Shen Ruoying was now calmer and knowing the current situation, she crawled to Qin Jingyu's feet.
She raised her head and looked up at the man who almost became her husband!
"Your Highness, please save me, take me away from this damn place!"
Shen Ruoying really regrets it now.
If she could do it all over again, she would absolutely never step into the gate of the Marquis Ping'an Mansion again.
If I had known this earlier, I would have stayed in the Marquis of Guangping’s Mansion.
At least those people in the Guangping Marquis' Mansion didn't dare to touch her before the Ninth Prince executed her.
Qin Jingyu took two steps back in disgust and did not let her touch the corner of his clothes.
"Whether this fire is related to you, we will know after the interrogation at the Dali Temple."
"Someone, handcuff her and take her away!"
Someone immediately stepped forward and controlled Shen Ruoying.
Shen Ruoying struggled, "I didn't set the fire! Let me go!"
"I'm a princess! I should be the crown princess!"
"Let me go!"
He was nearly swallowed by the fire, and then stayed with Lu Mingyue's body for more than an hour.
Shen Ruoying was really on the verge of collapse.
But no one here would show her any mercy.
In addition to her, there were several other survivors in the marquis's mansion. They were all arrested and sent to the Dali Temple for interrogation.
All that remains is the follow-up.
Qin Jingyu thought that his father and mother were coming, so he planned to leave first to avoid worrying them.
As a result, at this moment, Wei Qingxu suddenly appeared with a jade box in his hand, and his body was covered with traces of thick smoke.
There are also a few black spots on the face.
But now he couldn't care less.
Holding the jade box in his hand, he came to Qin Jingyu and Ouyang Rui.
"Your Highness, Lord Ouyang, this jade box was found in a courtyard, and it seems to contain a suicide note!"
"There is also a corpse nearby, and its shape... is very similar to that of Marquis Ping An!"
Ouyang Rui, who usually didn't show his emotions, widened his eyes in shock.
"Why did the Marquis commit suicide?"
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