Although the Prefect of Jingzhao was nearing middle age, his face was loose and slightly weathered, but his brow bone was firm and his appearance was dignified. At this moment, as he pondered carefully, his eyes were full of sharpness.
Xie Lingqin added, "Furthermore, the reason I haven't interrogated him these past few days is because there's really nothing left to interrogate. It was also a good opportunity to temper his temper and put him under pressure. But now he's dead."
The Prefect of the Capital seemed to understand. "Miss Xie means that someone deliberately killed Xiao Gouzi in an attempt to obstruct your investigation."
Xie Lingqin nodded, "Yes, that's right. Xiao Gouzi committed suicide. But if someone had threatened him before he died, saying that if he didn't commit suicide, he would die an even more gruesome death, what choice would Xiao Gouzi have made, given that he was going to die either way?"
The Prefect of the Capital looked at Xie Lingqin. The young girl had a calm and composed expression, and her eyes were clear and bright, as if she was about to learn the truth.
The Prefect of the Capital smoothed his sleeves and nodded solemnly. "I understand. It seems someone infiltrated the prison and deliberately faked Xiao Gouzi's death in order to hinder Miss Xie's investigation. In other words, it's a disguised attempt to undermine you."
"Well, what the other party doesn't know is that this Xiao Gouzi is actually no longer of much concern to me in my investigation."
"Don't worry, Miss Xie, I will investigate this matter thoroughly."
"No need." Xie Lingqin waved her hand. "I already have a guess as to who did it, and I dare not trouble you, sir. The reason I told you my thoughts and doubts is only to let you know that we should send more people to the prison so that you won't find fault with me."
The Prefect of the Capital immediately cupped his hands in a gesture of great courtesy, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Xie."
"Well, if Lord Huo has nothing else, I will take my leave. Right now, I need to focus on investigating Miao Qiao's matter and see if I can find a breakthrough."
"Um."
After leaving the Jingzhao Mansion, Xie Lingqin looked around.
Actually, she really wanted to investigate, but right now, she really had no clues.
Lord Huo is an honest man, and the reason she spoke to him was simply to give him a heads-up and warn him to be careful.
"Miss, do you know who killed Xiao Gouzi?" Behind her, Zihe pondered for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
Xie Lingqin casually flicked her sleeves, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice, "Who do you think most wants to see me make a fool of myself right now?"
"Miss Li?"
Xie Lingqin laughed, "So many things happened just yesterday. Even if she wanted to take revenge on me, she wouldn't do it so quickly. As the deputy commander of the Emperor's secret agents, she can tolerate small disputes and minor squabbles, but when it comes to something big..." Xie Lingqin shook her head, "She's not that impulsive."
Zihe was puzzled, "Then what does Miss mean...?"
"In this world, Li Qingyu is not the only one who wants to see me make a fool of myself. And the only one who can enter the prison without a trace and die without leaving a single clue is..."
Xie Lingqin continued speaking.
Zihe already understood somewhat, and it was because of this understanding that, in an instant, her whole body was suddenly enveloped in a layer of deathly aura.
Xie Lingqin then looked up at the sky.
The sky was overcast and dark, not quite like it was going to rain, but the oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe.
She felt a constant sense of unease, as if something bad was about to happen to her, but she couldn't see it clearly.
However, she suddenly wondered what if the person who killed Li Junru and Xie Lingyu was the same person who had the little kitten impersonate Xie Lingyu back then?
And she had always believed that the person who prevented her from entering the secret passage to General Xie's study was this person...
If that's the case, then if she wants to find the truth and the real whereabouts of Xie Lingyu, she really needs to find an opportunity to go and take another look at the secret passage in General Xie's study.
Perhaps, because of this, a breakthrough can be found in Miao Qiao's matter.
However, the number of guards hiding in the study of her adoptive father has increased rather than decreased in recent days, and it will be difficult for her to avoid being discovered, given her skills.
Moreover, Yuwen Yao had said that the tunnel was nothing special that day, so he couldn't invite him along.
Let me cultivate for a few more days, and when I'm confident enough, I'll go check out that tunnel again.
"Let's go find Minglan first."
"yes."
Xie Lingqin and Zihe made a few turns and entered a courtyard.
The courtyard was unusually quiet, and there was a formation at the entrance, which was set up by Minglan. She had secretly sent someone to tell her about it earlier, so she and Zihe entered the courtyard with ease.
Ming Lan immediately appeared. Upon seeing Xie Lingqin, a hint of joy appeared on his face. "Miss Lingqin, you've come at just the right time. I was just thinking of having someone invite you to see the results of their training."
"That's exactly what I was thinking too, take me there."
Indeed, Xie Lingqin had been somewhat apprehensive when she handed over the people from the arena to Ming Lan for training. However, judging from Ming Lan's expression now, it wasn't too much of a failure.
However, not long after walking, as she turned a corner in an alley, Xie Lingqin bumped into Liu Yunzhou.
This newly appointed censor was a pedantic, upright, and foolish man. To be honest, the day they tried to get rid of those people from the arena, they had to argue with him quite a bit because he was too stubborn.
Moreover, she knew that it was because Liu Yunzhou reported the matter to the Emperor that the Emperor was now conducting a thorough investigation, which had improved the atmosphere in the capital.
Of course, she had told Liu Yunzhou that these people should be sent far away to make a living, and Liu Yunzhou believed her and even took some silver from his own household to send them away.
Xie Lingqin told them to accept the silver without hesitation, either to keep it for themselves or to use it to buy themselves something.
Anyway, the Liu family has plenty of money, they don't need these few.
"Miss Xie, it's been a few days since I last saw you. I wonder if you've been to the palace to investigate the case?" Liu Zhou, even after becoming an official, still maintained a rigid and refined demeanor.
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