Chapter 251 Officials Stand on Qi Yanzhou's Side
When Ye Chutang and Qi Yanzhou returned to the inn, it was just after midnight.
Most people rested.
Han Chong was sitting in the lobby. When he saw the two people come back, he immediately stood up.
"Are you all right?"
He had heard about what happened at Jing'an Temple and was very upset that he had not sent anyone to protect the two of them.
Qi Yanzhou patted Han Chong on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, they are just a few petty thieves."
He didn't let anyone follow him because he wanted to be alone with Ye Chutang.
Han Chong was relieved when he confirmed that the two were not injured.
"King Yong is seeking death, what are you going to do?"
Qi Yanzhou poured a glass of water for Ye Chutang and drank one himself.
"Since he is seeking death, let's send him to his doom!"
Seeing that Qi Yanzhou had an idea, Han Chong didn't ask any more questions.
"There's hot water in the kitchen. I'll go upstairs first."
Qi Yanzhou looked at Ye Chutang, "Atang, go upstairs first, I'll bring you some hot water later."
Ye Chutang finished drinking the water in the cup and yawned.
"Don't bother. I'll just rinse it with warm water."
To take a bath in a bathtub, you have to carry at least four buckets of water back and forth, which is not only troublesome but also likely to disturb others.
"Okay, sit down for a while. I'll go upstairs to get some clothes to change into."
Ye Chutang called out to Qi Yanzhou who was going upstairs.
"You don't know what I want to wear, just take the bag off."
When using shower gel or shampoo, you need to cover it up, otherwise it will be easily exposed.
Qi Yanzhou didn't think much about it and said, "Okay."
By the time he brought the clothes down, Ye Chutang had already mixed the water and the temperature was just right.
He handed the bag to Ye Chutang, turned on a light in the shower room, and carried two buckets of water in.
"You wash first, don't worry, I'll be waiting outside."
Ye Chutang took his bag and went into the shower room.
The room is not big, and is paved with bluestone.
There are gaps between the stone slabs, and gravel underneath them to facilitate water seepage.
It took her nearly fifteen minutes to wash her hair and take a shower.
When she came out of the shower room, she was filled with the refreshing scent of shower gel.
Qi Yanzhou came forward with the cloth that he had prepared long ago and twisted Ye Chutang's hair.
A rich aroma hits you in the face.
"Atang, do you also make the soap cakes for washing your hair yourself?"
Ye Chutang had previously given Qi Hean a piece of mugwort essential oil soap, and Qi Yanzhou knew about it.
She nodded, "Well, if you like, I'll make some for you when we get to Tianshan County."
"Okay, I'll do it with you."
"You go wash up, I'll go back to my room first."
After Ye Chutang finished speaking, he took the cloth that Qi Yanzhou was using to twist his hair, and left the backyard carrying his bag.
Back in the room, she twisted her hair with a dry towel.
When Qi Yanzhou finished taking a shower and returned to her room, her hair was almost dry.
She sat by the window, using the night breeze to remove the last bit of moisture from her hair.
"The prefecture is over here, right?"
Qi Yanzhou looked in the direction Ye Chutang pointed.
"Well, it's just blocked by the teahouse. Do you want to go take a look?"
It should be very lively in the prefectural government now.
Ye Chutang was feeling quite sleepy at first, but after taking a shower, he was no longer sleepy.
"I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to go see some fun."
"Then let's go."
After Qi Yanzhou finished speaking, he used his inner strength to half-dry his hair and put on his coat.
After Ye Chutang put on her coat, she tied her hair up with a hairpin.
The two left through the window.
The streets were still busy at this time, but there were obviously fewer people.
It takes three streets to get from the inn to the prefectural government.
Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang were fast and appeared at the gate of the prefectural government after an incense stick of time.
The bailiff guarding the door recognized the two men and hurried forward.
"Master Qi, Madam Qi, are you here because of the assassination case in Jing'an Temple?"
Qi Yanzhou frowned and nodded seriously.
"Well, how's the case going?"
The bailiff quickly made a gesture to invite them in. "The Lord is trying the prisoner. Please come in."
As he said this, he winked at his colleague.
Colleagues immediately went to the court to report.
Kong Zhizhou didn't expect that Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang would come so late.
He said to his advisor, "Let Governor Liu and General Zhang come to the court."
The two of them were originally discussing with Kong Zhizhou in the back hall about using Qi Yanzhou to deal with King Yong.
Before they could complete the discussion, the monks from Jing'an Temple sent an assassin.
And pointed out that the mastermind behind the scenes was Princess Yong.
Kong Zhizhou would certainly not let go of such a great opportunity.
He tried the case in the court, leaving Governor Liu and General Zhang in the back hall to continue discussing countermeasures.
When Qi Yanzhou and Ye Chutang arrived at the court, Governor Liu and General Zhang also arrived.
Kong Zhizhou talked about the progress of the trial.
"Master Qi, I have already obtained the prisoner's confession and am about to go to Yuan's mansion to arrest him."
Although the criminal said that Princess Yong was the mastermind behind the incident.
But it was Princess Yong's family who paid to hire them.
Therefore, we have to capture the Yuan family first before we can implicate Prince Yong’s Mansion!
Qi Yanzhou looked at the people kneeling in the court and said, "Lord Kong, please send someone to invite Princess Yong as well."
These words gave Kong Zhizhou confidence.
He ordered the yamen runners, "Go to Prince Yong's mansion and bring Princess Yong here."
"Yes, sir."
After the officers who went to Yuan's house and Prince Yong's mansion to arrest people left, Prefect Kong ordered the bailiffs to take the prisoners to the prison for custody.
Then someone brought in a table and five chairs.
"Master Qi, Madam Qi, Governor Liu, and General Zhang, please take a seat."
The five of them sat down.
The master served tea immediately.
Kong Zhizhou waved his hand to the servants in the court, "Everyone, stand at the gate of the mansion. If the Yuan family and Princess Yong come, inform them immediately."
"Yes, sir!"
The bailiffs filed out and went to the gate of the prefectural government.
The huge court seemed very empty.
Kong Zhizhou asked Qi Yanzhou directly, "Master Qi, do you want to deal with King Yong?"
Qi Yanzhou did not answer but asked, "Where is Lord Kong?"
"It's not just me. Governor Liu and General Zhang both want Prince Yong to get out of Jizhou City!"
"I have read the memorial submitted by Lord Kong to the court. I will take care of the matters that the emperor does not want to take care of."
These words were like a reassurance, putting the three senior officials in charge of Jizhou City at ease.
They stood up and bowed to Qi Yanzhou.
"Master Qi is devoted to the people. We would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Jizhou!"
"As long as you have evidence that Prince Yong's Mansion has disregarded the laws of the country, I can seize his power and restore peace to Jizhou City."
Hearing this, Kong Zhizhou looked at his advisor excitedly.
"Go and show Master Qi all the evidence I have collected about the corruption and abuse of power in Prince Yong's Mansion over the years."
"Please wait a moment, sir. I will be back soon."
The lawyer returned soon with a thick stack of evidence in his hand.
Kong Zhizhou took it with a sullen face and handed it respectfully to Qi Yanzhou.
"Master Qi, each piece of paper is a piece of evidence. The witnesses and evidence are clearly written down and can withstand inspection. Most of these crimes were committed by Prince Yong."
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