Traitor

Chapter 168 Disappeared in the Fire
Hua Jieyu's heart trembled, his eyes were cold, and he immediately smiled softly, "I don't understand what you mean."

"The phantom sound has been captured alive, and everything that needs to be vomited has been completely vomited. Now it's your turn, do you have anything to add?" Zhao Wuyou let go, turned around unhurriedly, walked to the side and sat down.

Seeing Zhao Wuyou's confident appearance at first glance, Hua Jieyu's eyes quickly flashed a trace of panic.Fortunately, she had seen the world after all, so she knelt down and kowtowed immediately, "My lord, I have been wronged!"

"Where is the injustice?" Zhao Wuyou asked coldly.

Hua Jieyu knelt down on the ground, "This concubine is Siluo, of course she chooses a tree to rest, how can she be so ignorant of praise. I hope that my lord will be aware of the details. I really have no two hearts and absolutely no intention of accepting others."

"Is what Huan Yin said true?" Zhao Wuyou chuckled lightly, "Then I'll see how much torture you can survive. Of course, Dongchang's methods are naturally powerful, and I don't know how to deal with them." Stop it, as long as you can survive by yourself. If you want to be as stubborn as Huanyin before, I'm afraid you will have to suffer a lot. It's a pity that this flowery face, after this incident, even if you are wronged , Thinking about it, I won’t be able to rely on appearances to make a living in the future.”

"My lord!" Hua Jieyu was startled, "This concubine is really wronged, I really didn't do those things, I hope my lord, my lord will learn from me!"

Zhao Wuyou rubbed his brows, "Prefect Xue didn't tell you earlier, who is this official?"

Hua Jieyu trembled slightly, "Master Zhifu said that Mr. Zhao is an imperial envoy."

Hearing this, Zhao Wuyou sneered twice, "It seems that you still don't want to tell the truth."

How could Xue Yuanjian not tell Hua Jieyu about his affairs?When Zhao Wuyou asked this question, he just wanted to test whether Hua Jieyu was willing to surrender.Hua Jieyu is an intelligent woman who can read and write, so she can't fail to understand the meaning behind Zhao Wuyou's words.

But she has no intention of letting go now, which means that she took a chance or didn't intend to surrender at all.For those who are stubborn, Zhao Wuyou has no patience. Although she has time, she doesn't want to waste time on these stubborn stones.

Hua Jieyu knelt there, and continued, "There is really no concubine. If the lord insists on finding the concubine guilty, I have nothing to say." These words are so righteous, as if Zhao Wuyou really wronged her.

If Zhao Wuyou was a man, I'm afraid he would really be moved by him.

Such a beautiful woman is so delicate that people feel like they are wringing water in their hearts, wishing they could crush her into pieces in their arms.But unfortunately, Zhao Wuyou didn't want to feel pity and sympathy at this moment.

"I'm from the capital, and I'm an imperial envoy. Didn't the magistrate tell Miss Xie Yu that I'm not only an imperial envoy, but also a minister of the Ministry of Rites, the son of the prime minister, the emperor's personal appointment as the prince's junior teacher, and a first-rank official in the court?" The superimposition of the titles, no matter which identity it is, is enough to crush everything in Xue's mansion.

Hua Jieyu's body trembled slightly, and he knelt there without raising his head or making a sound.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuyou got up and walked towards the outside slowly.

Until he stopped at the door, Zhao Wuyou looked at the dark night outside, and said coolly, "Then I will make a bet with you! If nothing happens to King Qi You's other courtyard tonight, I will give you the money." Serve tea and admit your mistake, otherwise—you can choose one of the [-] punishments in Dongchang."

As the sound fell, Hua Jieyu's body stiffened in shock, and he suddenly raised his head to stare at Zhao Wuyou's back.

Zhao Wuyou was also waiting, waiting for news from Lu Guoan.

In Liyang City, it really will not be so peaceful soon.Until the shock in the city, it was said that something happened in King Qiyou's other courtyard.As for what?Just look at the raging fire that burns half the sky red!

Zhao Wuyou coughed lightly, turned his pale face slowly, and glanced at Hua Jieyu, "What did I say just now? Look, it will be fulfilled soon, right? Get ready for punishment." ?"

Hua Jieyu's eyes widened, and he slumped on the ground for a moment, "I——No!"

But Zhao Wuyou has already gone out, she has given Hua Jieyu a chance, now the time has passed, there is nothing to say.When Zhao Wuyou went out, Suxi came in, and someone immediately detained Hua Jieyu.

There was a trace of despair and panic on that beautiful face.

The punishment of Shangshu Mansion is naturally far worse than that of Dongchang, so Zhao Wuyou will not let Su Xi take action, this is Lu Guoan's special skill, and people from Dongchang should treat him well.

What Zhao Wuyou has to do now is to go to King Qi You's other courtyard.

When going out, I happened to meet Xue Yuanjian who was hurriedly getting dressed and preparing to go out.Seeing Zhao Wuyou sizing him up at first, Xue Yuanjian hastily saluted, "Your Majesty——"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Zhao Wuyou walked away, "King Qi You's other courtyard!"

When Xue Yuanjian got the news, Zhao Wuyou also got the news. It is conceivable that Zhao Wuyou's ability is really not inferior to him as a magistrate.After all, it was Dongchang and Shangshufu's powerful forces. The moment the other courtyard caught fire, Lu Guoan had already ordered the entire courtyard to be surrounded.

The fire has now subsided slightly, but has not yet been completely extinguished.

Zhao Wuyou got out of the carriage, stood at the gate of the other courtyard, looked at Lu Guoan, who was frowning slightly, "What's the situation now?"

Lu Guoan saluted immediately, "My lord!" He turned to look at Xue Yuanjian.

Lu Guoan was naturally cautious, seeing that Zhao Wuyou didn't say much, or wanted him to avoid it, he clasped his fists and said bluntly, "Returning to Mr. Zhao, the fire had already started when the humble official arrived. According to investigations, the fire started from the direction of the kitchen, and then the fire spread rapidly and directly burned to the prince's yard."

"Where's Hu Qing?" Zhao Wuyou asked.

Lu Guoan lowered his eyes, "The humble staff rushed in, but the prince's courtyard was empty, and there was no one there. In the fire, I couldn't see anything clearly. The fire was too big, and the humble staff had to let people put out the fire first."

"It's a good other courtyard, but it's also flooded." Zhao Wuyou looked at Xue Yuanjian with a slightly cold gaze, "This Liyang City is really a good place with dry weather and dry things. I don't know if my post house is also If you don't stop thinking about it, you will catch fire, and maybe this official will also disappear. Bao Buqi returned to the capital as soon as he woke up, which is really exciting!" Xue Yuanjian's body was trembling, "Xiaguan, Xiaguan—— "

Zhao Wuyou took out a handkerchief, held a corner and hung it in the air, "Extinguish the fire as quickly as possible, and we must find the whereabouts of the prince. If King Qi You makes a mistake, everyone is guilty!"

With an order, the people from the magistrate's yamen rushed up quickly, and cooperated with the people from the East Factory to put out the fire together.It was already half an hour later when the fire was extinguished. At this moment, there was only white smoke curling up in the huge other courtyard, which completely lost its original elegant appearance.

Zhao Wuyou walked into the other courtyard slowly, stepping on the water stains and smelling the pungent charcoal smell.

People from the East Factory were searching for the bodies in the fire, but a lot of men and women moved out, some were burnt beyond recognition, and some were smoked to death.Even in the courtyard of King Qi You, many charred corpses were carried out.

"My lord, he won't—" Xue Yuan saw cold sweat on his forehead and his body shaking like chaff, "won't he die?"

Zhao Wuyou gave him a gouged look coldly, "Your Majesty, please eat more pig's brain supplements!"

Xue Yuanjian swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his face showed fear, and he didn't dare to say anything.

Looking around, Zhao Wuyou reached out and picked up a piece of charred wood, the water stains blurred out the black carbon stains, staining her pale fingertips in ink.Zhao Wuyou put the charcoal in his nose and sniffed it lightly, and then threw the wood out under Xue Yuan's steadfast gaze.

"The kitchen is over there." Zhao Wuyou's eyes darkened, "The prince's other courtyard is here, how does Magistrate Xue think the fire came here?"

"The wind, the wind blows here!" Xue Yuan saw.

Zhao Wuyou smiled coolly, "I don't know where the evil wind came from. It's like the fire has grown legs. It's really not easy to come here against the wind. Xue Zhifu thinks ?”

Xue Yuan was stunned for a moment, neither smiled nor answered, so he could only stammer and keep silent.

Lu Guoan came quickly, "My lord, the whereabouts of the prince and Hu Qing have not been found."

"Didn't find it?" Zhao Wuyou looked at Xue Yuanjian, his eyes darkened, and he ordered in a cold voice, "If you want to see people, if you want to see dead bodies, you must find the whereabouts of the prince no matter what. The prince is still injured. What accident, how did you get it?"

"The humble job has already been searched for." Lu Guoan sighed softly, "We can only wait for the news for now."

Zhao Wuyou said, "I'm so sorry that the magistrate can block the news, so don't leak the news of the prince's disappearance." Those who came were all the yamen servants from the magistrate's yamen and people from the East Factory. That's why Zhao Wuyou didn't mobilize when he saw the fire. For the sake of officers and soldiers.

The less people know about this kind of thing, the better.

"Yes yes yes!" Xue Yuanjian saluted hastily, "I can't bear the loss of my lord, I can't afford it."

"It's not just that I can't afford it, but if things go wrong, I will be beheaded." Zhao Wuyou's voice was cold, "If you want to come to the magistrate, you don't dare to use your own head to make fun of this official!"

"Don't dare, dare not!" Xue Yuanjian raised his sleeves to wipe his sweat.

Zhao Wuyou turned around and left, "There is a fire in the other courtyard. I ask the prince to move to Xue's residence temporarily. When the prince recovers, I will personally welcome the prince back to Beijing." "My lord magistrate temporarily borrowed the mansion to let the prince recuperate. The prince needs to recuperate. Do you understand?"

Seeing that Xue Yuan took a breath of air, he immediately bowed his head and bowed, "Your official understands!"

"I hope you really understand!" Zhao Wuyou left in a huff.

Ever since, Qi You Wang Xiaorong disappeared.

However, the people of Liyang City knew that the other courtyard was on fire, and the imperial envoy took the prince to live in the mansion of the magistrate to recuperate.Now the streets are full of officers and soldiers, and the entire Liyang City immediately presents a scene of heavy security.Even entering and exiting the city gate requires strict investigation.

Su Xi was puzzled, "My lord, if this matter spreads to the capital, I'm afraid the emperor will blame it for it. I'm afraid you will be unable to escape the blame, so what should I do?" Losing the prince is not a small crime.

Zhao Wuyou was not in a hurry, "He did it so clearly, he made it clear that he didn't want to return to the capital, do you think if I report this matter to the imperial court, the crime of deceiving the emperor is less serious than my crime of being unfavorable Which is heavier?"

"But we have no evidence to prove that the prince disappeared by himself." Su Xi narrowed her eyes, "This is the crux of the matter."

"Isn't the key given to you?" Zhao Wuyou smiled coldly, "King Qi You wants to test my attitude, and at the same time test my skills."

Su Xi's eyes darkened slightly, "Master, are you talking about phantom sound and Hua Jieyu?"

"Xue Yuanjian doesn't have the guts to play tricks in front of me. Do you think he can control me with his virtue?" Zhao Wuyou rubbed his brows, "I'm just worried—"

"What are you worried about?" Su Xi was puzzled.

Zhao Wuyou squinted his dangerous eyes, "My father came back from a mission with King Qi You. It stands to reason that King Qi You didn't want to go back to Beijing, so my father couldn't have been aware of it. But if he was aware of it, why would he agree?" Let me invite the prince back to Beijing? Unless..."

Su Xi was shocked, "Unless what?" Suddenly, she suddenly realized, "Unless this was decided by the Xiangye earlier, just to try the young master's mind? Could it be that the Xiangye had an affair with King Qi You a long time ago?" some kind of agreement?"

To put it bluntly, this is collusion.

The ice-cold hand tightly clenched the cup in his hand, Zhao Wuyou's body stiffened slightly, and he didn't speak again.

Dad, don't you even have the slightest trust in your own daughter?

If this is true...

(End of this chapter)