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County Magistrate Guo and his men returned, and Mu Nanfeng, Pei Lan and the others were waiting in the county government office.

Pei Lan said after learning about the situation, "What's there to investigate? The two sides must have reached an agreement on a deal, so the other party is going to kill them. Daring to dig the iron ore privately is a capital crime. They're dead, and that's it. The most important thing now is to report this mine to His Majesty, and ask His Majesty to decide what to do."

County Magistrate Guo looked at Mu Nanfeng and said, "Your Highness, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Mu Nanfeng said, "I have already sent someone back to Yudu to report this matter, but until the order comes down, we must do our best to investigate. After all, so many lives have been lost, we cannot just sit back and watch."

County Magistrate Guo immediately said, "Your Highness is wise. I will do my utmost to investigate and bring justice to the villagers of Donghe Village as soon as possible."

Mu Nanfeng nodded. "Okay, County Magistrate Guo, please go ahead and investigate. I'll back you up in everything."

County Magistrate Guo knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Pei Lan rolled his eyes and said, "Master Guo, don't just think about finding the murderer. The prince has not been found yet. County Magistrate Guo should also pay attention!"

County Magistrate Guo bowed quickly and said, "Yes, yes, the people I sent are still looking for you."

Pei Lan said impatiently, "Your Highness, I still need to go find the Crown Prince. There's nothing else to do here, so I'll take my leave now."

Mu Nanfeng said calmly, "Pei Duwei, please do as you please."

County Magistrate Guo had also heard that Empress Pei and King Shu were not on good terms, so he pretended to know nothing and did not ask or say anything.

In a room in the nunnery, the moon outside the window was particularly bright and round. A breeze blew by, and the faint light of the candle moved with the wind.

Mu Han suddenly sat up, startling Jiang Lingchuan who was lying on the bed beside him. "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Jiang Lingchuan rubbed his eyes and looked at Mu Han complainingly, "Are you awake? Where have you been these two days? Do you know how hard we've been looking for you? But I'm glad you're okay."

Mu Han looked at Jiang Lingchuan and said, "Achuan, is there anyone looking for me?"

Jiang Lingchuan said, "Yes! Mu Nanfeng's people, Pei Lan's people, and County Magistrate Guo's people are still looking for you. But I brought you here secretly without notifying anyone, so that they can find you first. By the way, you clearly fell into the river, so how did you roll down the mountain again?"

Mu Han said, "This is a long story. Send someone to monitor Mu Nanfeng's people immediately to find out who is in charge of the mine in the mountain. We must get the evidence before they destroy it."

Jiang Lingchuan nodded. "Don't worry! I've already sent someone there, and I've also sent someone to deliver a letter to His Majesty. This time, I'm sure we can tear off Mu Nanfeng's hypocritical mask."

Mu Han looked at the moon outside the window and said, "I wonder if she has looked for me."

Jiang Lingchuan was curious, "Who is it?"

Mu Han shook his head and said, "Let's go to the city tomorrow!"

"Oh, alright! It's time to show up in front of Mu Nanfeng and the others. I don't know if Mu Nanfeng did it on purpose, but it's time for us to fight back."

Mu Han didn't listen much to Jiang Lingchuan's words. All he could think about was He Yue's sad face, and he felt inexplicably distressed.

Early the next morning, He Yue was about to go to the county government office when Xiao Quan woke up yelling.

He Yue and the others were sitting around Xiao Quan. When Xiao Quan saw He Yue and the others, he started crying. He Yue raised her arms and hugged him, "Don't be afraid, it's okay. Can you tell me what you saw? Tell us everything. Let's find out what went wrong and avenge them."

Xiao Quan cried, "Sister He Yue, they killed Xiao Shun and everyone in the village. Xiao Shun fell in front of me. I watched him get stabbed in the body, and I lay under the bed, not daring to move. I was scared, really scared."

He Yue comforted him, "It's okay, it's okay. Then tell me, did you see what they looked like, or hear what they said?"

Xiaoquan cried for a while and shook his head, "I didn't see it clearly, but he said someone said they moved something they shouldn't have moved."

He Yue asked, "Things? What things?"

Da Zhuang said, "Is it a kind of black stone? They say it's some kind of iron ore."

Xiao Quan nodded. "Yes, before dark, my father brought back some black stones. He said they were very valuable and that we should get more before your father went to the city to report to Magistrate Guo."

He Yue said, "It seems that someone was illegally mining iron ore and killed people to silence them after being discovered. Brother, you stay home and take good care of them. I will go to the county government office to find County Magistrate Guo and see if we can find the murderer from this matter."

Dazhuang nodded, "Okay, go ahead!"

He Yue came to the county government office, and the bailiff took He Yue to find County Magistrate Guo, who was discussing with Mu Nanfeng where to start the investigation.

The yamen runner came to the door and reported, "Sir, Doctor He said he wants to see you."

County Magistrate Guo walked to the door and said, "The moon is here, please come in."

He Yue bowed and said, "Sir, I have a clue to provide."

County Magistrate Guo asked, "What clue?"

He Yue bowed and said, "There was a survivor among those killed. His name is Xiaoquan. He heard one of the murderers say that the villagers moved something they shouldn't have. That thing was iron ore. I believe you already know that someone illegally mined the iron ore. So much ore must be transported out! It will definitely require a lot of people! Please investigate carefully."

Mu Nanfeng walked out and said, "Doctor He is right. I have just discussed this with Lord Guo, and Lord Guo has also sent people to investigate."

He Yue bowed and said, "He Yue greets His Majesty."

Mu Nanfeng smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. Don't worry, this prince and Lord Guo will definitely stand up for your father and the villagers, find the murderer, and give them justice."

He Yue bowed again and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Mr. Guo. I will not disturb you from discussing the case and will go back first."

Mu Nanfeng called out, "Doctor He, please stay. I heard from Lord Guo that your medical skills are extraordinary. I am also very curious. I wonder if I can ask Doctor He for some advice."

He Yue was flattered. "Your Highness is too polite. Just ask directly if you have anything to ask."

County Magistrate Guo said, "Your Majesty, Yue'er, please sit down and talk! I will have someone prepare some tea and snacks."

County Magistrate Guo left with a smile, and He Yue and the others also sat at a table nearby.

Mu Nanfeng asked directly, "I heard that the medicine used by Doctor He is very unusual. They have never seen it before. I also heard from Lord Guo that you met the guidance of an old immortal?"

He Yue smiled awkwardly, "Uh, I guess so! The medicine was also given by that old immortal."

Mu Nanfeng looked at He Yue seriously and said, "Did Doctor He really meet the old immortal? You didn't just make it up, did you?"

He Yue felt a little guilty and asked, "Your Highness, you don't believe it?"

Mu Nanfeng smiled and said, "It's not that I don't believe it, it just seems too unbelievable. However, you are a girl who has only been studying for a short time and you have such great medical skills. You can say that you have been taught by a god, but I think it's better to say that you have obtained some secret manual or high technology rather than a god."

He Yue choked on her saliva when she heard Mu Nanfeng's high-tech words and coughed several times. Mu Nanfeng asked, "What's wrong? Is what I said wrong?"