The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Along the way, the three of them were silent.

Xie Baiyan silently followed Qin Miaoxi and the others as they walked towards the Marquis' Mansion. He looked around, his brows tightly bound as if by invisible silk threads, never relaxing.

My goodness, seeing this, Lu Qingchen's little heart was beating like a dense drumbeat, non-stop.

He wondered to himself, what was going on? Could it be that Second Senior Brother looked down on this Marquisate?

He looked around carefully, but couldn't find even a single colorful flower.

[This mansion really doesn't look that great. I'll tear it down and rebuild it later. I'll make sure it looks just like Xiao Xixi likes.]

Qin Miaoxi: "..."

Xie Baiyan's gaze suddenly turned, like two sharp arrows piercing straight at the two people, his brows slightly furrowed, and his tone revealed a bit of confusion and impatience: "What are you two talking about here?"

This sudden question was like a sharp military order. The two of them reacted instantly like a conditioned reflex. They put their heels together, straightened their backs like poplar trunks, and looked straight into the distance as if drawn by a magnet. Their determination was like that of passionate young men about to take an oath, their faces full of solemnity.

Then, the two men shook their heads like rattles, quickly and mechanically, and denied it in unison with a serious face: "No, no."

The atmosphere was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring. Under Xie Baiyan's suspicious gaze, the two of them walked to the alchemy room tremblingly.

Only then did Xie Baiyan's face break through the ice and a smile appeared on his face. He praised: "This place is nice."

Qin Miaoxi immediately responded: "This was specially prepared by the young marquis."

Xie Baiyan looked at her deeply, and after some consideration, he nodded with satisfaction: "Thoughtful!"

Lu Qingchen smiled and said briskly, "Second Brother, you and Xiao Xixi chat first. I'll go get ready."

After saying that, he left briskly, and in an instant only Xie Baiyan and Qin Miaoxi were left in the room.

When Qin Miaoxi met the scrutinizing gaze of her second senior brother, she suddenly felt the pressure as heavy as a mountain.

"Second senior brother, have you visited senior sister?" Qin Miaoxi broke the silence first.

"Well, your senior sister is pregnant and is currently resting in the mountains."

Xie Baiyan's tone was calm, but he couldn't hide his concern for his senior sister.

"Senior Sister is pregnant!?"

Qin Miaoxi cried out in surprise, as if she had heard some earth-shattering news. Her face instantly filled with anger. "What is she thinking? I have to teach my brother-in-law a lesson."

As he said this, he made a move to rush out.

Xie Baiyan looked up at the sky helplessly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry as he stopped the person, scolding her with a smile: "You girl, what nonsense are you talking about! My brother-in-law doesn't know about this yet, so don't go and make trouble and stir up trouble for no reason."

Upon hearing this, Qin Miaoxi became even more furious, her eyes widened and she shouted, "Brother-in-law is too irresponsible!"

"It's your sister who doesn't allow me to tell you. She has her own considerations." Xie Baiyan explained patiently.

"If Senior Sister doesn't tell him, can't he see it? He doesn't care."

Qin Miaoxi was furious, her pretty face full of worry, "Has he forgotten what happened to me..."

Qin Miaoxi bit her lip and didn't say anything else.

Xie Baiyan comforted her softly, "Don't worry, your sister has recovered over the years, and Master is by her side, taking good care of her. She'll be fine."

"Master is back?"

Qin Miaoxi's eyes widened in disbelief. The old man couldn't be found all year round, so he couldn't just go back casually.

However, when she thought about her master taking care of her, the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

"That's fine, otherwise I definitely wouldn't let you."

"Yes, yes, I know how powerful you are."

Xie Baiyan responded with an apologetic smile. Xia Liqian didn't tell her in person because she was afraid that she would get excited!

Xie Baiyan then took out a letter from his sleeve with a solemn expression and handed it to Qin Miaoxi, saying, "My eldest brother has already gone to Ma Shang Mansion. That place is in turmoil right now, with various forces intertwined and interwoven like a dense web. The emperor has granted you this place as a fiefdom. In my opinion, he has ulterior motives and there must be a deeper meaning behind it."

In name, the Ma Shang Mansion was a fiefdom awarded to Qin Miaoxi, but the taxes that had to be paid every year could not be reduced by a single cent.

That place is a mixed bag of people. Without a strong background to back you up, it would be difficult to collect even a tael of silver, let alone the full amount of taxes.

Qin Miaoxi nodded slightly, sighed softly, and replied, "I had expected this. The emperor acted this way, simply because he was worried about the huge fortune left by the young marquis's mother. Now that the young marquis has handed over all his assets to the national treasury, who would have thought that the emperor would still be so cautious and act like this? It's really..."

His words were full of helplessness and sarcasm.

Considering the chaotic situation in Ma Shang Mansion, it is certain that tax money cannot be relied upon in the short term.

In this way, in order to fill this hole, Qin Miaoxi had to find a way to supplement it herself. But she was just the owner of a paper-making shop, and her daily earnings were just hard-earned money. How much savings could she have?

In the end, it was Lu Qingchen who had to step in. After all, as a young marquis, his mansion was rich and powerful, but after all this, it was still the mansion's wealth that was being consumed.

The emperor's wishful thinking went perfectly. He not only plundered the property of the marquis's mansion with justification, but also curbed the development of the marquis's mansion without making a fuss. It was truly a "brilliant plan" that killed two birds with one stone. What a good plan!

Xie Baiyan raised the corner of his lips and smiled meaningfully, "Your young marquis is not as simple as you think."

Qin Miaoxi looked puzzled and asked, "Second Brother, what exactly do you mean by that?"

Xie Boyan waved his hand and said casually, "Never mind. I'm just passing by, so I won't stay here any longer. Give me your county lord's order. With my eldest brother and I in Ma Shang Mansion, there won't be any trouble."

Qin Miaoxi was filled with gratitude and said hurriedly, "In that case, I would like to thank Second Senior Brother and First Senior Brother very much. When you two come to Jingzhao, I will definitely treat you to a good meal at Yunyin Pavilion."

Xie Baiyan's eyes flashed with mischief, and he teased: "It seems that you have made a lot of money outside, little sister. Then I, your brother, will not be polite."

Qin Miaoxi chuckled twice, and after seeing Xie Baiyan off, she didn't dare to delay for a moment and rushed straight to the yamen without stopping.

After carefully examining Mei Niang's body, no new clues were found except for the shocking tooth marks on her neck.

However, when performing an autopsy on the dog, she unexpectedly found some cloth residue in the dog's esophagus, which must have been bitten off from the murderer by the dog in its desperate struggle.

She respectfully presented the item in her hand to Liang Hongkai and said softly, "Sir Liang, this item was found in a dog's stomach. I have carefully questioned the Lu family's servants, and they confirmed that this piece of cloth belonged to Lu Yuande."

Liang Hongkai took the item with a serious expression, his eyes wandering over it. After a moment, he nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Okay, take Lu Yuande back to the government office for questioning immediately."

Just as the words fell and everyone was about to leave, a yamen runner rushed in with a panicked look and stumbling steps. Before he even got close, his urgent shouts had already struck their ears: "Sir, this is bad! The three Lu brothers are fighting!"

Liang Hongkai already had a splitting headache from the complicated case, and upon hearing this, his brows knitted into a tight knot. He raised his hand and rubbed his temple vigorously, asking helplessly, "What's going on this time?"

The yamen runner looked embarrassed, scratched his head, and stammered, "Your Excellency, Second and Third Lu Lao invited a deity from somewhere to exorcise evil spirits. Taking advantage of everyone's pious prayers, they were so brazen they went and molested Lu Yuande's concubine. This has stirred up a hornet's nest, and the Lu family has instantly been thrown into chaos."

Upon hearing this, Liang Hongkai was so angry that his whole body was shaking. He suddenly closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in his chest. However, the anger was like a prairie fire, burning him to the point of losing all his rationality. Finally, he could not help but curse angrily: "The situation is urgent, and these two people still have such leisure time. It's ridiculous!"

Qin Miaoxi, who had been standing by and observing silently, saw this and stepped forward, softly suggesting, "Sir, this is an urgent matter. I'll go and find out what's going on so I can bring the person back as soon as possible."

Liang Hongkai suppressed his anger, waved his hand, and replied tiredly: "Okay, go quickly and come back quickly, bring the person back to the yamen quickly, I have had enough of this family."