Chapter 3434 Taihe Academy
The first wisp of smoke rose up, and the breeze blew away the mist, and the quiet Anping Town finally showed signs of the active people.
The market was the first to see people. The butcher in the pork shop had to get up early to slaughter pigs. All kinds of noodle soups and breakfasts had to be prepared early, with a big pot of hot water, and steam rising slowly.
Anping Town remains the same as always, yet a little different.
There were many more constables in the streets and alleys of the town.
They shouted something loudly, causing panic among the people.
Several men who were going to take a passing caravan to other states and counties left home early and found a tea stall to wait for the caravan. Seeing the situation in the city, they couldn't help but mutter a few words, "Our Anping Town will have a hard time without Cheng Wenshan. Cheng Wenshan is not just a hall master, but also the pillar of our Anping Town."
"I just heard the yamen runners shouting that the murderer has been caught, so you can relax."
"What?! The murderer has been caught? Who exactly killed Master Cheng?!"
"I only heard that it was a young woman..."
By daybreak, the news had spread throughout Anping Town.
It was said that the detectives from the government office had worked hard all morning and had already arrested the murderers of Cheng Wenshan, Yin Yuan and Wen Xufeng.
It was also said that the murderer was actually a beautiful woman who had been raped by Cheng Wenshan, but had managed to escape and had now returned to seek revenge.
But compared to the murderer, Cheng Wenshan’s past has been widely discussed, and now people are more concerned about Cheng Wenshan’s past.
After all, Cheng Wenshan is a highly respected person, and for the people of Anping Town, hearing this news was like the sky falling.
The city was in an uproar, even more so than when the murder had just happened.
Shi Yangui went to the county government office early in the morning to stop County Magistrate Qin who wanted to hide, and asked him whether the murderer had been caught. County Magistrate Qin did not dare to offend Shi Yangui, so he could only laugh dryly and said, "We should ask the young coroner about this matter."
Shi Yan Gui's cold eyes turned slightly, and he had an idea in his mind.
After leaving the county government office, a man followed Shi Yangui and said, "Sir, Anping Town is dangerous. You should not act alone."
Ning Zhu is a servant of the Shi family.
Although he is a family servant, he is also Shi Yangui's playmate and grew up with Shi Yangui.
When Shi Yan Gui practiced martial arts, he also practiced martial arts. When Shi Yan Gui went to the battlefield on the frontier to fight, he followed him.
Now Ning Zhu is more like Shi Yangui's bodyguard, and the two are almost inseparable.
When Shi Yangui saw him, he looked much more relaxed, "You love to nag at such a young age."
Ning Zhu said: "If Madam were still here, she would definitely be worried when she saw you like this."
Shi Yangui suppressed his smile.
Ning Zhu asked again: "But are you going to see Miss Su?"
Shi Yangui glanced at him and asked, "Why do you ask that?"
"She once saved your life. I understand why you treat her differently, but when she was attacked, a mysterious man rescued her. He was wearing a mask. I'm worried that he is..."
The reputation of Izumo Tower spread widely in the capital.
The emperor was in poor health and had been seriously ill recently, so Zhao Mingde did not allow anyone to approach him.
The Chuyun Tower was secretly built up by Zhao Mingde, and now that it has come to light, no one can do anything about it.
Among the many lackeys of Izumolou, there is a masked man who is very famous.
No one has ever seen his true face, but everyone knows that he is a martial arts expert with few rivals.
"From the files, although Cheng Wenshan has no official position, he is the contact person of many important officials. It is not surprising that he has colluded with Zhao Mingde and had conflicts with him. It is not surprising that Zhao Mingde sent people to deal with him. However, I really don't understand why Miss Su got to know him. I heard that he even went to Miss Su's home."
Shi Yangui was suspicious.
Indeed, given Su Yan’s identity, he shouldn’t be able to recognize people from the capital.
But Su Yan is not someone who can hide her thoughts. If she had any bad intentions, she would have been discovered long ago.
Shi Yangui said in a deep voice: "Just pay more attention."
The academy is as lively as the market.
When the students heard that the real culprit had been caught, they all cheered and ran around to tell others.
Shi Yangui entered the college from the main gate. Seeing that the college seemed to have regained its former vitality, he still had doubts in his heart.
Ning Zhu said: "I heard that the murderer will be beheaded at noon."
Shi Yangui asked in surprise: "Not following the procedures?"
"I don't know, but everyone says so."
Shi Yangui stopped a student at random and asked, "Is Miss Su in the academy?"
Compared with the lecture hall, the backyard is quite deserted.
The pond in front of Cheng Wenshan's courtyard was drained, the silt under the water was turned over several times, and a lot of broken bones were found.
The fragments could not be pieced together to form a complete human being, meaning the number of victims could not be counted.
Ten-year-old boys and girls were just children who knew nothing about the world even in the Zhou Dynasty, but Cheng Wenshan used them as tools to gain benefits and trampled upon them inhumanely.
Su Yan sat by the pond, supporting his chin with one hand. He seemed bored, but his heart was heavy.
Chu Feng was standing not far away and had been watching her for a long time.
He wanted to talk to her, but was hesitant and didn't dare to go forward.
It was not until Su Yan accidentally saw Chu Feng that Chu Feng walked up to her and asked, "Captain Zhao said that the murderer is a woman?"
Su Yan nodded.
Su Yan's response was not very enthusiastic.
Chu Feng wanted to sit down with her, but there was no stone chair by the pond, so Su Yan sat on the ground.
Chu Feng stared at the branches and leaves on the ground for a long while, and finally chose to squat beside her. "The murderer has been caught, why are you still so unhappy?"
Su Yan frowned, and turned back after calming down. "I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear. I'm afraid these victims deserved their death. I shouldn't be happy when I think of the children who were hurt." Su Yan knew that Chu Feng probably didn't come to her for the case, so she asked, "Mr. Chu, do you have anything else to say?"
"I..." Chu Feng subconsciously looked away, then looked over carefully, "I want to ask, now that things have come to this, are you willing, are you willing..."
Su Yan waited patiently.
Chu Feng hesitated for a long time before he mustered up the courage to say, "Will you marry me?"
Even though Su Yan was mentally prepared, he was still stunned for a moment when he heard this.
——Chu Feng should marry Qin Wanyue.
Chu Feng said, "Miss Qin and I, I really have no choice. If my parents were still alive, they would never agree to my marrying into the family. Su Yan, if you still have me in your heart, even if they insist that I marry Qin Wanyue, if you follow me, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Chu Feng looked embarrassed, but after saying this, he felt relieved.
Su Yan finally understood what Chu Feng meant. Actually, he had her in his heart, so he was willing not to marry into the family for her sake.
But he still had to marry Qin Wanyue. Although he wanted to marry a wealthy man, he was the "victim" and he also had to take Su Yan as his concubine.
Judging from his tone, it sounded like he was giving her a favor.
Su Yan was still smiling politely, but his smile was a little subtle.
Before she had time to "think" about anything, she heard a light laugh.
Chu Feng stood up and looked, and it was Shi Yangui and Ning Zhu walking over.
He curled his lips and chuckled. His eyes flickered at Chu Feng, and when he moved to Su Yan, his eyes became warmer. "Why are you hiding here? I heard the case was solved. I want to hear your story."
Ning Zhu waited quietly by the side.
Su Yan said: "County Magistrate Qin has already examined it, so we need to wait a little longer."
This answer was not answered sincerely.
Chu Feng frowned and looked at Shi Yangui. He could feel Shi Yangui's contempt for him.
Perhaps it wasn't contempt, but disdain. He didn't take Chu Feng seriously at all.
Chu Feng mustered up his courage and said, "Su Yan, let's talk."
He wanted to finish what he had just said.
Chu Feng thought he had some ability, and with the support of County Magistrate Qin, he would not live too badly in the future. If he could really show his talents, he might be promoted to a higher position in the future. He believed that if Su Yan followed him, he would definitely live a better life than now.
Although he supported Su Yan in doing his own thing, there were few coroners in the world who could really live a good life.
However, before Su Yan could refuse, Shi Yangui said, "No need to talk about it."
Chu Feng looked over with cold eyes.
Shi Yangui smiled gently, "She doesn't want to be a concubine."
Apparently he heard their conversation.
Chu Feng said: "This has nothing to do with General Shi."
Shi Yangui looked at Su Yan, "I haven't been with Su Yan for a long time, but I seem to understand her personality better than you do. In your eyes, it's common for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but Su Yan doesn't think so. If Mr. Chu wants to take a concubine, you can go and ask County Magistrate Qin. I think he will find a beautiful woman for you."
Shi Yangui said what was in Su Yan's heart, but Su Yan still smiled politely at Chu Feng, "Mr. Chu, I have other things to do, so I'm afraid I won't stay in Anping Town for long. If I meet a girl whose ideas match yours one day, I will definitely introduce her to you."
By the way, I praised Shi Yangui in my heart: "You know me well."
Shi Yangui looked at her with a smile.
Chu Feng frowned, "Don't tell me you are just a little bit..."
He didn't believe that Su Yan was not moved.
Su Yan said: "In the past, I only had respect for Mr. Chu."
There will be more contempt in the future.
Su Yan didn't want to waste any more words with Chu Feng. Just then, Captain Zhao came running over with his saber in hand. "Su girl, you were right. We really caught someone!"
People related to the case were called back to the lecture hall.
In the center of the lecture hall, several detectives surrounded a thin man. The man's face was covered by a tiger mask that children liked, so his features could not be seen clearly.
Captain Zhao couldn't help but praise Su Yan in his heart.
Su girl's little brain worked so quickly that she even guessed that this person might be concealing his appearance.
As Su said, Captain Zhao did not take off his mask when he brought the man over.
Su Yan and others hurried over. She glanced at the figure of the captured person and breathed a sigh of relief.
Everything was consistent with what she had deduced.
Seeing Su Yan coming, the discussion in the lecture hall became louder, and Captain Zhao said, "Su girl, just say whatever you want to say. Everyone who should be here is here."
Xu Yang bravely said, "Miss Su, the murderer has been caught, so who is this? Why does he look familiar to me? I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."
"Of course you have seen him before, and you may even be very familiar with him," Su Yan walked up to the man and said softly, "Wen Xufeng, do you have anything to say?"
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