Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 72 Protect you
Yan Ciwan really had something that needed Xiao Wang's help.

"When you go to the Governor's Mansion for the banquet tomorrow night, can you take me with you?"

Xiao Wang agreed readily: "Okay, but can I ask what you are going to do at the Governor's Mansion?"

Yan Ciwan and he are allies, so there is no need to hide many things from him.

"Chen Wu is a clerk at Xuanji Pharmacy. The owner of Xuanji Pharmacy is called He Chunzhuo. He Chunzhuo is not only a member of Changming Chamber of Commerce, but also the nominal owner of Xueyue Tower. But you and I both know that the actual owner of Xueyue Tower is Qi Ming. I severely offended Qi Ming during the day yesterday, and the clerks of Xuanji Pharmacy attacked me at night. This is not a simple coincidence. I suspect that Qi Ming manipulated Chen Wu to attack me through He Chunzhuo. It would be best if Chen Wu could get rid of me, so that Qi Ming could vent his anger. If he can't, it doesn't matter. Anyway, no matter whether I live or die, Chen Wu will become Qi Ming's scapegoat in the end. This is a plan that kills two birds with one stone."

If she originally had only three points of suspicion towards Qi Ming, now it was eight points.

But Qi Ming is the son of the governor, and Yan Ciwan cannot investigate him openly. She can only find a way to sneak into the governor's mansion and check Qi Ming's residence.

Xiao Wang felt that her analysis made sense. Qi Ming was indeed suspicious, but he didn't think Qi Ming would leave evidence of the crime in his home, so Yan Ci Wan might return empty-handed.

Yan Ciwan had another idea. She said, "A serial rapist or murderer must have a personality that is different from that of an ordinary person, such as cruelty and paranoia. This should be reflected in his daily life. I went to his house mainly to look for clues like this."

This was indeed a breakthrough, and Xiao Wang nodded and accepted her plan.

"Let me take you back to the official post first."

"it is good."

When the two of them returned to the official post, Xiao Wang was ready to say goodbye and leave. Before leaving, he did not forget to remind her: "I will pick you up tomorrow, and then you will go to the governor's mansion with me."

Yan Ciwan nodded to indicate that he remembered it.

She entered the official inn, found Si Buping, reported to him the progress of the serial rape and murder case, and finally handed him an invitation.

"This is what the governor of Qi asked me to give to you."

Si Buping was preparing to have lunch at this moment. He took the invitation, glanced at it, and threw it aside. He said to Yan Ciwan, "You haven't eaten yet, sit down and eat with me."

He did not give Yan Ci Wan a chance to refuse and directly ordered someone to bring a new set of bowls and chopsticks and placed them in front of Yan Ci Wan.

If Yan Ciwan wanted to leave at this time, it would obviously be a lack of face for the other party.

She had no choice but to sit down at the table, pick up her bowl and chopsticks and start eating.

The chef at the post station had obviously put in a lot of effort, and every dish on the table was delicious. However, because there was a person with a strong presence sitting opposite him, Yan Ciwan was afraid and did not dare to eat with his mouth full. He could only put the food into his mouth in small bites.

Si Buping finished his meal leisurely.

He picked up the tea and rinsed his mouth, then sat there quietly watching Yan Ciwan eat.

Yan Ciwan felt the gaze of the person opposite him and felt uncomfortable as if a thorn in his back was attached.

She really couldn't eat any more, so she reluctantly put down her bowl and chopsticks, pursed her lips and smiled: "Thank you for the hospitality, I'm full."

Next, she was about to say goodbye and leave, but Si Buping suddenly said.

"You should accompany me to the moon-viewing banquet tomorrow night."

Yan Ciwan was stunned.

She didn't understand why. "Why?"

"I came to Xiangzhou to suppress bandits under the order of the emperor. However, when I led my men to the bandit's nest, the bandits had already left. I suspect someone tipped them off in advance. Only a few people knew the exact time of the suppression, and Governor Qi was one of them." Yan Ciwan quickly responded, "Do you suspect Governor Qi was secretly colluding with the bandits?"

"I do have this suspicion. Tomorrow night, everyone in the governor's mansion will be paying attention to the moon-viewing banquet. You can take this opportunity to sneak into Governor Qi's study and see if you can find evidence that he is colluding with the bandits."

Yan Ciwan smiled awkwardly: "I am just a weak woman who can't lift anything with my hands or shoulders. How can I do this kind of work? If I am discovered by then, it will not only alert the enemy, but also implicate the Grand Chamberlain. There are so many experts in the Inner Guard House who are looking for clues. It would be safer for you to let them carry out this mission."

"I have already sent the internal guards to the governor's mansion to investigate, but they found nothing."

Yan Ciwan waved his hands frantically: "Then I'm even worse off! I will definitely mess up the mission!"

"It doesn't matter. Even if you are caught, I will find a way to get you out."

Yan Ciwan tried to find excuses for himself: "To be honest, I have other things to do tomorrow night. I have to check Qi Ming's residence. I suspect he is the real murderer behind the serial rape and murder case. Chen Wu should just be a scapegoat."

"That's perfect. When you're investigating Qi Ming's residence, you can also check Qi Songsheng's study."

Yan Ciwan struggled and said, "I have never been to the Governor's Mansion. I don't know how far apart Qi Ming's residence is from Qi Songsheng's study. If the two are very far apart, we will definitely not have enough time."

Unexpectedly, Si Buping took out a map and placed it in front of Yan Ciwan.

"Don't worry, Qi Ming's residence is not far from Qi Songsheng's study. As long as you move a little faster, you won't be too late."

Yan Ciwan really didn't expect that the other party was so fully prepared.

She couldn't think of any other excuse to shirk responsibility.

Si Buping stared at her: "Do you remember your previous promise? You said that you owed me a favor, and now is the time to repay it."

Yan Ciwan: “…”

As expected, debts of favor are the most troublesome!
Si Buping smiled slightly, his light brown eyes floating like a spring breeze, tenderly: "You don't want to break your promise and get fat, do you?"

Yan Ci Wan really wanted to cheat and refuse to admit his mistake, but the other party was a ruthless person who could even kill his own father. The cost of playing dirty with such a person was too high.

She silently picked up the map, folded it and stuffed it into her sleeve.

"Then you must remember what you said. If I get caught, you must come and rescue me."

Si Buping smiled and replied, "I keep my word. Go ahead."

Yan Ciwan left the official post station with a map in his pocket.

She went to the imperial residence, found Xiao Wang, and told him that there was a change in the plan for tomorrow night.

In Songtao Pavilion, Xiao Wang pondered: "Qi Songsheng, as the governor, is already the most senior person in Xiangzhou. He has neither power nor benefits. Why would he take such a huge risk to secretly connect with the bandits? This is unreasonable."

Yan Ciwan also felt that there was something strange about this matter.

"Perhaps the conspiracy with the bandits is a fabrication. Si Buping may have other purposes. Unfortunately, I was manipulated by him and became his pawn. I don't know if I can escape unscathed this time."

Having said this, she let out a long sigh, her brows drooped, and she looked quite pitiful.

Xiao Wang comforted him gently: "Don't worry, I will do my best to protect you."

　Ask for a ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)