The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

"It seems that you two really have nothing in common." Xie Zhiyan stood up and slowly walked to Jiang Wantang.

“But these people all have something in common.”

"For example, they all come from a small town, Lingxiu Town."

"For example, they all came to the capital to file a complaint with the emperor at about the same time, under the instructions of the same person."

"According to their description, this person is a woman wearing a veil..."

Having said this, he stopped and looked at the veil in her hand.

Jiang Wantang's expression remained calm. "There are many women in this world who go out wearing veils."

"Master Xie, you can't possibly suspect it's me just because I went out wearing a veil today, right?"

Xie Zhiyan smiled indifferently, hinting at something: "As far as I know, Miss Jiang II happened to pass through Lingxiu Town on her way back to Beijing."

"The timing is just right."

He lowered his eyes and looked at her without blinking, with a chilling coldness that made people tremble.

Jiang Wantang's face remained calm as he said calmly, "It's just a coincidence."

"Second Miss Jiang must be familiar with Young Master Xingyun from Xunhuan Tower, right?" Xie Zhiyan asked again.

Jiang Wantang smiled calmly, "I recognize him. Young Master Xingyun is handsome and a master of the zither. I've only heard him play once."

"What's the matter, my lord?"

"It was he who discovered Qi Gui's villa outside the capital and reported it to the Dali Temple personally." Xie Zhiyan's eyes were deep.

Jiang Wantang remained calm: "What does this have to do with me?"

Xie Zhiyan smiled, his tone quite intriguing: "Another coincidence, isn't it?"

It sounds like it has nothing to do with it.

But putting them together is not necessarily the case.

The couples who filed complaints against the emperor, Young Master Xingyun, and the courtesan Yunshang...

These important figures involved in the Qi Gui case are all more or less related to Jiang Wantang.

Is it really just a coincidence?

Do not!

Xie Zhiyan doesn't believe in coincidences.

There are not so many coincidences in the world.

Most of it is man-made.

He approached step by step, forcing Jiang Wantang to retreat step by step...

There was a loud clang in his ears, and his back hit the wall behind him heavily, causing a series of loud noises from torture instruments.

Jiang Wantang had retreated to the wall covered with torture instruments, with nowhere to retreat.

Xie Zhiyan raised his hand, and Jiang Wantang thought he was going to attack her, so she closed her eyes and clenched her fists.

The former chuckled, brushed his fingers across the side of her face, picked up a small scimitar hanging on the back of her head, and threw it aside.

Then, he leaned over and whispered in her ear, "You actually killed Qi Gui, didn't you?"

It seems like a test, but also like a confirmation.

Jiang Wantang suddenly opened his eyes, and the two looked at each other closely, and there was silence.

In this cell full of torture instruments, the atmosphere suddenly became weird and ambiguous.

Zhang Long, who was walking outside the cell, stopped immediately and stood there in a daze when he saw this.

From his perspective, it was his handsome and handsome husband who was pressing the little girl against the wall and was about to kiss her...

Zhang Long raised his hands to cover his eyes, silently chanting in his heart: Don't look at anything indecent! Don't look at anything indecent! ...

Xie Zhiyan is tall and has been in a high position for a long time, so he feels a strong sense of oppression all over his body.

Jiang Wantang looked up at Xie Zhiyan in front of her. Her peach blossom eyes were charming and attractive, and the red teardrop mole at the corner of her eyes was particularly alluring.

She has a bright and flamboyant appearance, but her temperament is cold and aloof.

Not to mention being a quiet and graceful lady from an aristocratic family, she isn't even as well behaved as a beautiful girl from a small family.

She was like a goblin in the mountains, extremely alluring and bewitching.

Especially when she looks at you with those affectionate peach blossom eyes and smiles.

Xie Zhiyan was stunned for a moment.

Jiang Wantang took the opportunity to push him away.

She tilted her head slightly and smiled harmlessly: "Thank you, sir, for being careful with your words!"

"I don't even know any Qi Gui."

"Why did you kill him?"

Yes, this is also the point that Xie Zhiyan has never been able to figure out.

Not only is there no evidence, there is no motive.

The two people have never met each other, why?

Why would he act so cruelly as if he had a deep hatred?

Could it be that his judgment was wrong?

Thinking this, Xie Zhiyan looked at Jiang Wantang again, inevitably with a bit more complicated emotions.

Jiang Wantang pleaded innocence.

"Besides, I'm just a weak woman, I can't do something like killing someone."

Xie Zhiyan sneered when he heard the word "weak woman".

It really is……

A little fox who talks nonsense.

"grown ups……"

At this time, Zhao Hu walked in carelessly and interrupted the two of them.

Zhang Long was unable to pull it back in time.

Before he spoke, Zhang Long stepped forward and whispered a few words in Xie Zhiyan's ear.

The latter frowned, then turned and walked out.

"Where is the person?" Xie Zhiyan asked as he walked.

"I've been waiting in the hall for a long time." Zhao Hu replied.

Xie Zhiyan said coldly: "Who allowed her to come in?"

"Ah? This..." Zhao Hu scratched his head, feeling guilty. "After all, Miss Li is the daughter of your teacher, Grand Tutor Li, and she has been devoted to you for many years."

"I……"

"Twenty punishment sticks, remember to collect them!"

"Ah? Why?" Zhao Hu asked in surprise.

Zhang Long patted him and replied, "The Lord has stipulated that the Dali Temple is a place for investigating cases, and outsiders are not allowed to enter."

"You brought a woman in here without permission. Tell me why."

Zhao Hu opened his eyes wide: "But didn't the lord bring two women with him today..." As he said that, he stretched out his hand and made an exaggerated "two" gesture.

"Ten more sticks!"

Xie Zhiyan's cold voice came from the front.

Zhao Hu pursed his lips and dared not say anything more.

In the hall, Li Wanqing was wearing a lake blue embroidered long skirt with a green gauze covering it. Her hair was tied up high in a bun, and she looked gentle and beautiful.

At first glance, she is a dignified, gentle and virtuous lady from a noble family.

Hearing footsteps, Li Wanqing turned around and saw Xie Zhiyan. She smiled and called out, "Brother Yan!"

She has a gentle smile, and her eyes and eyebrows seem to have a softness, the kind of gentle and dignified type that all men like.

The coldness on Xie Zhiyan's face eased a little, and he asked, "Miss Li, what's the matter with you coming to see me?"

However, the indifference and alienation in his words were still obvious, and his attitude was completely like discussing business.

Li Wanqing's heart trembled slightly. She looked at the tall and handsome man in front of her, and there was clear tension in her eyes.

"Brother Yan, I heard that you've been very busy with official duties lately, so I guess you don't have time to have a good meal."

"So I specially made a bowl of ginseng chicken soup to come over... to see you."

Having said this, she lowered her eyes, and a hint of bright red appeared on her fair cheeks.

Then, he handed the food box in his hand to Xie Zhiyan in a panic, his palms soaked with sweat.

Xie Zhiyan didn't take it, but just glanced at her calmly: "I appreciate Miss Li's kindness, but please take the item back."

"There's no shortage of food here, so Miss Li won't have to do this in the future."

"The Dali Temple has been busy lately. If there's nothing else, I'll have Zhao Hu take you back."

Li Wanqing raised her eyes, the blood color on her face instantly faded, and a hint of red appeared in her eyes, making her look very charming.

Anyone who sees it will feel moved.