After the family fell, I wanted to lie down

That's right, her injuries had just healed, but she had much more homework than the average person. Although that was just a joke, she never slacked off and was so self-disciplined that she didn't seem like a child at all. Could it be that children from poor families have to take charge early? It seems that in this respect, there is no difference between her and the children who are going to be emperors. They both have to bear responsibilities, but the child has always accepted them.

Mr. Zhixing showed a trace of relief on his face, but then it disappeared without a trace. Children will always grow up, especially children who will become emperors, who will grow up even faster...

He turned around and paced slowly behind Yingge, trying not to let Yingge see his expression, but obviously he didn't notice the complicated expression Yingge had when she saw him.

Zhixing obviously knew Lu Gongqing, otherwise he would not have said so directly that he could kill him. He might even know him quite well.

So when Lu Gongqing arrived, he said that he was going to visit his relatives as an excuse. Was he trying to avoid Lu Gongqing?

Did he want to find an excuse to leave and kill Lu Gongqin at that time? But obviously it seems not, otherwise he would not have done it himself. What was the reason for avoiding him? Lu Gongqing was the chief eunuch in the palace, so who could be the person he knew?

A man who was very familiar with the eunuchs in the palace but came to be her husband, could it be... Yingge grabbed the pen in her hand fiercely, her heart pounding. Could it be that she was the daughter of that royal relative, or even the emperor's illegitimate daughter? After all, she had read online novels in modern times.

When Yingge later learned the truth, she recalled her thoughts at that time and wanted to compose a song for herself. I was so close to the truth...

The hall of Yi Garden was still bright. With a slight sound, Liao Chengyi placed the cup of tea he had just finished drinking on the table beside him.

"Your Excellency is here today. I wonder which suspect you are here to question?"

Liang Jingtian said, "He is a student of the community school, Zhu Nian. I wonder how the two adults interrogated him?"

Liao Chengyi said, "I won't ask about it for now."

Liang Jingtian was stunned. "What do you mean by not asking?"

Zhang Zhe said, "Because the real murderer is still at large, in order not to let any suspect go, all of these suspects will be escorted to Shangjing before the murderer is caught."

All? Shangjing?

Liang Jingtian said, "Is this appropriate? It's not very good."

Liao Chengyi smiled and said, "Sir Liang, wouldn't it be great if we could catch the murderer?"

Liang Jingtian said, "Master Liao, don't be ridiculous. You know what I mean. How could so many suspects be escorted to the capital?"

Zhang Zhe threw a token on the table and said, "I will follow your orders!"

This token was given to the three officials after the court deliberated. It was like an imperial sword, and it was fully responsible for investigating the case. Liang Jingtian looked embarrassed and said, "This matter is very serious. Please think twice before you act."

Liao Cheng nodded and said, "I have thought about it. Thank you, Master."

This half-smile attitude made Liang Jingtian very angry. He suppressed his temper and said, "This Zhu Nian is a student who was originally studying under Mr. Zichun. His sister happened to be chosen. It was a coincidence that he was caught near Yi Garden on the day when Lord Lu was killed. It was said that he was caned because of his sister."

"Since you said so, is there anything wrong with arresting him?" Zhang Zhe said.

Liang Jingtian said, "I didn't say that you arrested the wrong person. We were the first to arrest this person and put him in jail. It's just that the students of the academy feel a little unfair for him and hope to check it out as soon as possible. Mr. Zichun also means this. Whether he is innocent or guilty, there will be a final conclusion in the end."

Liao Chengyi groaned, "Why, from what the governor said, the students are causing trouble?"

"I'm not making trouble. I'm speaking out for him and petitioning for classmate Zhu Nian."

Liao Chengyi said, "That's still making trouble. Isn't it also making trouble when scholars are making trouble? These scholars are really interesting."

Liao Chengyi said, "We are now trying our best to track down the murderer. The number of people we have is limited. There are so many people in prison, and we can't say that we can investigate the case thoroughly. Lord Fuzun must have investigated the case and should know this."

Being mocked by a eunuch and his subordinate cruel officials, Lord Liang looked extremely embarrassed and said, "Not only have I investigated the case, I also have to manage Mo City and be considerate of the people. Since you two adults know that Zhu Nian is a student, you should also know that it won't take much time to investigate. If it is convenient, please investigate him first and come to a conclusion as soon as possible, so as not to take too long and cause unnecessary trouble, and finally let the real murderer escape."

Liao Chengyi was still smiling, and Zhang Zhe nodded in agreement, "Thank you for your reminder, sir. We understand."

Liang Jingtian lost his patience anymore when facing the two of them, so he stood up and left. Liao Chengyi and Zhang Zhe stood up to see him off.

Liao Cheng said, "Scholars, humph, if scholars make trouble, it's not called making trouble, that's called petitioning, reading is really good."

Zhang Zhe turned around and called to the guards beside him, "Go, pull out the guy named Zhu Nian."

"Why, you really want to examine him?"

"Why not? Lord Liang and Mr. Zichun have come to plead for me. Of course I have to find out what kind of person is so important."

At this point he instructed the other guards, "Check all the neighbors and relatives of his sister who was chosen, and check them thoroughly."

The guard said yes and strode away.

Liao Cheng laughed and said, "Right? We have to check. We have to check. Checking a student, how can it cause unnecessary trouble?"

As autumn deepens, the air becomes slightly cooler than winter. The people of Mo City have already prepared for the coming of winter. The goods of other seasons are more popular in the market. People have started to make winter clothes.

For those ordinary citizens, the most important thing is whether the rice baskets in front of them can be sold for money and whether winter clothes and shoes can be made in time. A team of soldiers hurriedly came.

They had serious expressions and came with great momentum. The people on the street were nothing to them. Their iron hooves stepped on the clothes made by the people. The people sitting around screamed and the people dodged. They trampled on the baskets, kicked the meat, and sent chickens and ducks flying in the cages.

The lady who was doing needlework at the entrance of the alley was looking out and saw a group of soldiers approaching.

"Everyone, take down everyone in this alley."

The women were roughly grabbed by the officers and soldiers before they could react. The women who were doing needlework had their hands and faces pierced by the needles in their haste, and blood dripped onto their clothes and bodies.

The blood made the entire street tremble, and people standing a little further away watched it all in horror.

The officers and soldiers did not hide anything and only said that there was a suspect in the assassination of Lord Lu here, so everyone living here would be arrested and investigated...

The reason spread quickly. A young man in bright clothes in the crowd saw the group of men and women and the middle-aged man being turned around, and fear gradually appeared in his eyes.

"The place where the suspect's suspect lives is also the suspect's place... He muttered to himself as he turned and ran into the city. After running for a while, he ran out of the city.

The bell for the end of get out of class had just rung for the students in the academy, and they had not yet dispersed. The homework assigned by the teachers made them groan.

"You don't take naps anyway, so instead of arguing and fighting, you might as well study and do homework..." The teachers kept muttering and advising. It's already September, and there's not much time left until February next year...

"As students of the community school, can you still play around while other students are preparing for exams? Do you understand what the tense atmosphere and the common hatred of the enemy mean?"

It doesn't matter whether the students understand or not, the key is to respect their teachers. Yingge Yaoyao is no exception. She packed up and prepared to leave the classroom as usual. Mr. Yan glanced at her and ignored her, but stopped her when she walked in front of another gentleman with a dark face and long beard.

"It's Yingge, right? I'm He Shouwen, the school teacher of Qinghe College," he said in a friendly manner.

He Shouwen, who taught the Four Books in the Academy, was quite famous. Although Yingge had never met him, she had heard of his fame. Su Qinghe, Su Qingyu and others all studied with him. Yingge hurriedly saluted and asked, "What do you want, Mr. He?"

Mr. He said amiably, "I heard that you love ancient poetry, and I happen to have the same hobby. I have also seen that the four poems you wrote are quite exquisite, so I have informed Mr. Zichun that you want to be my disciple. What do you think?"

Are they planning to lock her up as well? This is not good news. She naturally wants to learn more, but time is very tight and conditions do not allow it.

Before she could even speak, Mr. He said, "I know you are preparing for the county exam next year. Don't worry too much. In addition to poetry, I will also teach you the Four Books and Five Classics and the Spring and Autumn Annals, which will be a helping hand for you."

This really blocked her way. Even if she refused, she had to find a better excuse. She couldn't just say that she didn't like ancient poetry and didn't want to take the exam. Mr. He saw that Yingge didn't answer and was about to persuade her again, but Yingge suddenly stepped forward and said, "Sir, I'll go first."

This is a rejection, or a buffer.

Mr. He didn't show any expression on his face, he just blocked the way and said, "You don't have to worry about food and accommodation. After you eat here, you can still have the afternoon class."

Yingge knew that she couldn't wait any longer, and said anxiously, "Sir, I really can't, sir, my cottage is on fire..."

Mr. He was stunned when he heard this. Just as he was about to ask for more details, he turned his head in the direction she was looking. Sure enough, there was a fire. There was black smoke billowing at the foot of the mountain, and it was indeed a fire.

"on fire."

"on fire."

The whole academy became bustling with activity. The students picked up whatever they could and ran down the mountain together. However, they were not really doing anything, as the fire was only in a corner of the thatched cottage and the fire was put out before they arrived.

Liu Ziheng stood with his hands on his hips and angrily scolded Xiao Taohong, saying nothing more than that she was playing too much and didn't keep an eye on the stove. Yingge also tried to comfort her for a while, and then everyone left.

Some people left, some did not leave, but Ye Muyang and the other teenagers were the ones who did not leave.

"You guys don't have to attend class for now. Go after you've dealt with your things, but don't forget to attend class." The teacher gave some instructions.

After a few people agreed, they watched the gentleman leave the cottage and then silence returned.

"Tell me, what's going on?" Yingge looked at them and said

Liu Ziheng didn't say anything. A young man ran out from the side of the thatched cottage and shouted "San Sanlang" in fear.

Ye Muyang also recognized him immediately. He was a man named Yucai. He was a member of the Gudi Poetry Society, but he did not study at Qinghe Academy.

Yucai said, "When I was passing by the market just now, I saw Zhu Nian's family being arrested, and even their neighbors were arrested. I knew you were asking about Zhu Nian's family, so I deliberately paid attention to it. I happened to see it today, so I came to tell you."

Ye Muyang and the others were shocked. Yingge nodded in understanding. Alas, the worst situation had occurred.