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Yu Wanran asked Liu Mu, "What can we find in the yamen?"

Liu Mu frowned and said, "Sure enough, someone pretended to be an official and killed Yang Dacheng. Today I summoned the guards and officials who were on guard that night, but only one of the officials was missing. Later, someone recalled that there was an official who was born face-to-face that day. They said they were newcomers, so everyone didn't pay much attention to it. And indeed, someone saw that the officer went into the jail in the middle of the night on the grounds of inspection. Today, the officer who watched the night happened to be missing one person."

At this time, another official sent to Liumu's mansion, saying that a female corpse was found outside the city.

When Liu Mu arrived at the suburb where the woman's body was found, he saw that the deceased was the brothel woman who had come to Liu's house and framed Liu Mu as her father.

He Yi said, "This woman used to be a girl from Chunfeng Pavilion, named □hong. Later, she left Chunfeng Pavilion and moved to Qinghe County when she was pregnant. Some time ago, she went back to Chunfeng Pavilion to borrow money from her former sister. I heard that this woman once threatened that the flesh and blood in her belly was conceived with an adult, and you don’t want to renege on your debt, my lord, so ‘click’!” He Yi said and gestured on his neck.

Liu Mu hurriedly said, "Nonsense! As an official of the imperial court, how can I commit crimes." Then asked, "How did she die? When did she die?"

Wu Zuo said, "My lord, this woman should have died last night. There is no trace on the body of the deceased to prove that she was killed. It looks like she died in sleep. I guess this woman may have died in the Palpitations and the like."

He Yi squatted down and looked at the woman's face, and said, "When I was in my hometown, I have seen the deceased who died of heart palpitations, but this woman does not look like she died of illness. It is even more impossible for this woman to be young. She died in sleep, but I think this woman died a little strangely."

Liu Mu said, "That's right. I also feel that there is something hidden in this case. First, I will carry the body to Yizhuang, and wait for the truth of the case to come out before burying the woman."

Suddenly, an officer said, "My lord, I have seen this woman. One night when I was on duty at the Yamen, this woman clamored to report to the officials, saying that a masked man wanted to kill her. I took a few brothers to search the city. I haven't seen any masked people for a long time, and this woman has been sitting at the gate of the yamen until dawn before leaving."

Liu Mu said, "Do you still remember what happened that day?"

"Oh, I remember it clearly, it was the day the emperor returned to Beijing."

"What else did the woman say at the time?"

"She said that a masked man was going to kill her. At first I thought this woman was crazy, but she kept saying that a masked man attacked her and slapped her a few times."

It has been almost half a month since the emperor returned to Beijing, and Wu Zuo said that when the woman died last night, it was obviously impossible to be killed by the man in black that night.Liu Mu just felt that his head was getting bigger, Yang Dacheng's case was not closed yet, and there was another murder case.Liu Mu said to He Yi, "Go to Qinghe County to find out, and see if this woman has any other relatives in Qinghe County, or who she has close contacts with."

He Yi came to Liu's Mansion and wanted to report to Liu Mu about the things he found in Qinghe County. The girl apologized."

He Yi smiled, "Unexpectedly, someone can untie the acupuncture points for you."

Liu Ye said disdainfully, "With your three-legged cat skills, do you think you can catch this girl! You look down on our Liu family too much."

He Yi was a little curious, and said, "Who is the person who unlocked the acupoints for you?"

"It's my big brother..."

He Yi said in surprise, "You mean the acupoint that Liu Da solved for you?"

"It's my eldest brother's wife, and my sister-in-law is the famous Jinling number one talented woman! I don't know how many times stronger her martial arts are than you!"

"Oh." He Yi responded, not intending to continue to pay attention to Liu Ye, but only motioned for the servant to lead the way.

Liu Ye stepped forward to stop He Yi, "Hey, you haven't apologized to this girl yet."

"Apologize for what?"

"Last time you bumped into this girl and tapped my acupoints again, of course you have to apologize to me."

"Boring." After He Yi finished speaking, he didn't even look at Liu Ye, but only raised his legs to leave.

It just so happened that a maid was passing by with a water basin at this time, and Liu Ye grabbed the water basin from the maid's hand and threw it behind He Yi. Buckled on the head of the willow leaf.The servant girl and servant next to her had already turned pale with fright, "Miss, are you alright!"

He Yi smiled and said, "Miss Liu, let's go back to the room and change into clean clothes to freshen up, and be careful not to catch a cold." After finishing speaking, she went to Liumu Bieyuan.

In the eyes of everyone, Liu Ye is the only girl in the Liu Manor. She has been pampered and spoiled since she was a child, and even Liu Mu treats her sister like a jewel.When did Liu Ye suffer such bullying when she was so old, she didn't want to meet this arrogant head catcher now, she could only wish to have He Yi skinned and torn apart.

Liu Mu asked, "But did you find any clues?"

He Yi said, "Chunhong came to Qinghe County last year. Not long after she went there, she gave birth to a son, and later married a local butcher who was nearly [-] years old and his wife died. Who knew that the butcher was a gambler and took Chunhong with him. She lost all the money she had gone to, and she wanted to force Chunhong to sell herself in the brothel, or sell her son. Chunhong had no choice but to come to Jinling to borrow money from the former sisters in the brothel. The same day she came to Jinling to borrow silver taels and returned home. Her husband lost all the silver on the second day, beating and scolding her. Chunhong wanted to take her son away, not wanting to be discovered by the butcher, so she detained Chunhong's son and threatened that if Chunhong came back without the silver She fell to her son's death. Presumably Chunhong died on the way before reaching Jinling this time. What's even more strange is that Chunhong's husband was already dead when I arrived in Shiqiao Town."

"How did you die?"

"The local county magistrate has closed the case, saying that the butcher's younger brother killed the butcher for his family property. The butcher's younger brother is a shoemaker and he is honest. He dare not even kill a chicken on weekdays. How could he kill his own brother? And I went to see the butcher's corpse in person. The body was bleeding from all seven orifices, as if he had been hit on the head with the palm of a master. It was killed by a master."

Liu Mu said, "According to what you said, if you really convict the butcher's brother, you will kill a good man by mistake. He Yi, please help me send another letter to Qinghe County, saying that the case is full of doubts and needs to be investigated. Put the butcher's younger brother in prison first, and don't use torture."

He Yi said, "My lord, Qinghe County is not within the jurisdiction of our Jinling, I'm afraid the county magistrate may not listen to your lord."

Liu Mu said, "So let's ask Governor Xia for help tomorrow."

He Yi said, "But the suspect will be executed at noon tomorrow. When Governor Xia sends people to Qinghe County, I'm afraid it will be too late."

Liu Mu got up and said, "Add oil and vinegar, go to the stables to prepare the horses. He Yi, follow me to Qinghe County."

It was already Haishi when the two hurried to Qinghe County.Liu Mu was beating drums in the county government office but was chased away by the government officials. He Yi said, "Quickly call your lord out. The prefect of Jinling wants to see your lord."

The yamen servant yawned and said, "At what time are you still playing the drums, my lord has already gone to bed. Not to mention the prefect of Jinling, even if the prime minister is here, my lord is not free."

When He Yi saw that he was not invited out of the county magistrate, he had no choice but to jump into the back office.

At this time, Zhao Zhixian and his aunt were on the bed, and He Yi broke in with a sword, and Zhao Zhixian shouted, "Who is it!"

He Yi said, "My lord is visiting late at night, please trouble Zhao Zhixian to meet at the gate of the yamen."

Zhao Zhixian said, "You broke into the imperial government's official office in the middle of the night..."

He Yi got impatient, so he just drew out his sword and put it on Zhao Zhixian's neck, "Stop talking nonsense, come out with me if you don't want to die!"

Zhao Zhixian was afraid that He Yi would be real, so he hurriedly put on his coat and followed He Yi to the gate of the yamen to invite Liu Mu into the yamen.

He Yi said, "This is my master, Mr. Liu, the magistrate of Jinling. My lord suspects that there is something hidden about the killing of a butcher surnamed Tian in Qinghe County, so he wants the magistrate to postpone the execution date of the suspect."

Zhaoxian said, "Although the prefect Liu's official position is a few ranks higher than that of the lower officials, this county is not under the supervision of Mr. Liu. I'm afraid we can't let Mr. Liu decide this matter."

Liu Mu said, "Because of this, I personally visited late at night and wanted to ask Zhao Zhixian for help. I hope Mr. Zhao can postpone the sentence for a few days."

Zhixian Zhao touched the mustache under his nose, and said, "Lord Liu, I'm ready to report this case to the Ministry of Punishment. The date of execution has been set. I'm afraid it's not right."

Liu Mu jumped up against the case, "Could it be that you want to disregard human lives! Can you kill good people by mistake for your own merits!"

Zhao Zhixian said with a smile, "There are rules and regulations for the imperial court to handle cases. Master Liu is useless even if he is impatient."

Liu Mu ignored Zhao Zhixian, "He Yi!"

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Liu Mu said, "Bring the suspect in prison back to Jinling first."

Zhao Zhixian shouted, "Lord Liu, you are robbing a prison. According to the law of my dynasty, you will be beheaded for robbing a prison!"

Liu Mu said with his hands behind his back, "I will report this matter to the emperor personally. If the real culprit is not found within ten days, I will voluntarily remove the Usha on my head!"

Liu Mu hurried home early in the morning, Yu Wanran poured a basin of face wash for Liu Mu, "You took away the suspect from Qinghe County privately, this is not a joke if the court blames it. Do you have a clue about this case? "

Liu Mu yawned, "I don't have any clues at all. I just don't want good people to die in vain. That corrupt official actually wants to find someone to be a scapegoat for his own merits. I only hate that Qinghe County is not under my jurisdiction, or else I have to pick someone else." This muddleheaded official Usha must not." Liu Mu took off his clothes and lay on the bed and said, "I don't need to go to the yamen to do things today, Wanran, I'll sleep for a while. Ye Er asked me to accompany her to the theater yesterday, saying that she was a newcomer. I have a troupe, let's go together when I wake up."

Yu Wanran smiled, but she felt that Liu Mu had an indescribable charm at this time, and never thought that the former apprentice who was feared by everyone in the past would be a rare Qingtian parent official when he became an official.

Yu Wanran covered Liu Mu with a quilt, and said, "You are tired from busy work these days, so take a good rest first."

Liu Mu took Yu Wanran's hand and said with a smile, "It's a pity that I'm not the fool I was back then, otherwise sister Wanran would lie on the bed and coax me to sleep with me."

Yu Wanran pursed her lips and patted Liu Mu's face, "Deng Tuzi, you're talking nonsense again!"