Si Yiluo picked up the sachet that fell on the horse's back and looked up at him.
Because of the murder of Sun En's entire family, there were fewer people on the street, but that didn't mean that no one was watching the fun.
This case has been the most discussed in the streets these days. Jinyiwei and Dongchang took turns investigating. The whole city was under martial law and many people were arrested, making people panic.
The people can't wait for some rosy news to relieve their inner anxiety.
Isn't the most interesting thing in the imperial court now the female commander?
Since she took office, the popularity has not subsided. The storybooks compiled by storytellers in the market were originally based on her, but later they became more and more bold and their ideas became more and more novel.
From top to bottom, the protagonists in the story have identities you can’t imagine, and it wouldn’t be possible to write without them.
Si Yiluo was too lazy to care, but that didn't mean she was very casual.
"Mr. Beishu is joking. I put up my name to pick up guests. I am handling the case impartially. I have never promised you anything. I don't want you to brand the word "unlucky" on me."
Her words were merciless. Not only was Yue Beishu not annoyed, he covered his lips with a folding fan and said with a smile, "Master Si is so ruthless..."
It looks more like flirting.
"Since you're here, sir, why don't you come up and have a cup of tea?"
Song Yehe Fu'er said: "Sir, I would like to request a search in Lingyin Pavilion!"
They were going to conduct thorough inspections of all the brothels today, but Si Yiluo moved away to look at him.
"You are investigating hundreds of households. Do you still need to report to me when you seize a small Lingyin Pavilion?"
Song Yehe smiled awkwardly and said: "The rumors about you and Mr. Beishu, I think...is, ahem, I will go in and search right now!"
Song Ye and Yima took the lead, but Si Yiluo didn't expect the rumors to confuse people to this extent... She grabbed a strongman and asked: "How many rumors are there about me now?"
Lux glanced at the other companions and followed Song Yehe in to search. If he was a step late, he would be missing an opportunity to make a meritorious service. If he really found out something, he would still be able to make a fortune without being promoted!
After all, their commander is very generous in giving rewards.
But... being left to answer these easily offending questions, Lux secretly felt unlucky.
Xiao Poyun, who was left alone, took notice and said goodbye. Xiao Yuanjin showed his face and nodded to Si Yiluo.
Si Yiluo nodded and watched.
"Sir... there are no rumors. If you don't like to hear it, my subordinates will lead a few brothers to arrest the leaders and throw them into prison, and pull out their tongues..."
Si Yiluo said impatiently: "Answer my question."
The strong man looked embarrassed and struggled for a long time, with a look of surrender.
"Sir, there are too many rumors about you. They can be roughly divided into two categories: fabrications and rumors that are said to be true."
"I won't talk about the fabricated subordinates. The real rumors... Last time you and Governor Wei took a boat trip on the lake, it was widely rumored that you two had an unusual relationship. They said that you and Governor Wei were right.
Food……"
"And you and Miss Shen..."
Lux felt that his mouth was cramping, and he couldn't think of any nice words, so he had to tell the truth.
"Tell me, you and Miss Shen are grinding, grinding, mirrors..."
"Prince Xiang stayed in your house for two days, and there is also this rumor..."
"People in the market say that you are not restricted to men and women, and you are not afraid of meat or vegetables. You like to collect all kinds of beauties..."
Lux slapped himself and knelt down and said: "Sir, these people are so vicious. I will go find out the source of the rumors now and arrest all those who spread the rumors!"
"return!"
Si Yiluo sneered. She had heard even more vicious rumors, but she was already used to it. Jin Yiwei's claws and eagle dogs had a bad reputation, and she was a woman, so it was inevitable that some villains would maliciously slander her.
"If someone dares to say it to his face, he will be chopped into pieces. How can I care about what others think behind their backs? By investigating the case, I can give a warning to the storytellers in the major teahouses and restaurants. Let's do this first.
Expose it. If there is a repeat offender, it will not just be pulling out the tongue..."
Lux hurriedly responded.
Si Yiluo looked up at Yue Beishu again, and Yue Beishu smiled at her.
A heat wave suddenly rose in the backyard of Lingyin Pavilion, and someone shouted.
"It's on fire! Come and put out the fire!"
The pungent smell rushed out of Lingyin Pavilion, and Si Yiluo's eyes were filled with fire.
"careful!"
The rapidly spreading flames swept up the crowd who had no time to escape.
The warriors who went in to search were covered in flames. They rushed out and rolled on the ground several times before extinguishing the fire. A layer of blisters appeared on their skin.
Song Yehe finally ran out. At this time, the building was filled with thick smoke and flames were climbing up the stairs. The waiter and guests in Lingyin Pavilion panicked and ran to the lake, jumped into the lake, and struggled on the water.
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"Get the people out!"
"Why did it suddenly catch on fire?" Si Yiluo raised his voice: "Leave twenty brothers to seal off the scene, while the rest wait and put out the fire quickly!"
Song Yehe's voice was a little hoarse, and he said: "Sir, the official smelled the smell of kerosene, and when he ran out in a hurry, the fire was already burning!"
Kerosene, does that mean it was arranged in advance?
There is indeed something wrong with Lingyin Pavilion!
"What did you find out?"
Song Yehe shook his head and said: "Nothing was found!"
"Go back and send people over to have the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division put out the fire!"
Song Yehe Yingshi, the blood blisters on his arms were leaking pus, he said nothing and arranged for his subordinates to split up.
"Save people first!"
Fortunately, it was only morning, and the fun-seeking guests were immersed in hangovers. Most of the guest rooms were on the second floor. Although the fire was fierce, many people had jumped out of the windows to escape.
"Master Si, save me!"
The first floor turned into a sea of flames in the blink of an eye, and the hot breath forced people to retreat.
Yue Beishu stood on the second floor, stepping up to the window edge in the smoky fire, as if he was about to jump down.
Si Yiluo was right under his window sill and subconsciously reached out to catch him. Her arms were very powerful and she held his waist firmly and landed smoothly.
The beauty had disheveled hair and a frightened face. The admiration and affection in her eyes when she looked at her made Si Yiluo shudder.
Wei Heyan, who rushed towards the scene after seeing the flames soaring into the sky, was shocked by this scene. He slowed down his steps and said coldly: "The fire is out of control. Let the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division quickly evacuate the crowd and clear out the people in the two surrounding buildings!"
"My lord, the restaurant is the villain's entire wealth! You can't burn it!"
Next to Lingyin Pavilion is a restaurant, and the two buildings are close to each other. If the fire cannot be extinguished, the restaurant will inevitably be implicated. We should be lucky that the other side of Lingyin Pavilion is a road, otherwise it would burn continuously and the losses would be huge!
The weather has been sunny and dry these past few days. The main building of Lingyin Pavilion is made of wood, and it has been doused with kerosene. The flames are licking the restaurant next door, and there are other buildings next to the restaurant.
Merchants on the entire street gathered together to put out the fire, fearing that their own homes would be affected.
Si Yiluo ordered: "The fire in Lingyin Pavilion is too big, use all your strength to control the fire in Changji Restaurant!"
The warriors brought by Song Yehe, together with the soldiers of 50% of the army and horses who came after seeing the thick smoke, and the manpower organized by the street vendors, together brought water from the Sacred Heart Lake to put out the fire.
The fire was getting bigger and bigger, and the people were in confusion. Si Yiluo gritted his teeth and looked at the scene of the fire.
"Has everyone escaped?"
"Sir, my young master is still inside. Please save my young master!" The boy who hurried back with the eight-treasure duck slumped down on the ground, too frightened to cry. "Young master is drunk. He insists on doing this."
Eat the eight-treasure duck from Xingweizhai..."
"If something happens to the young master, my whole family will definitely die without a burial place! Sir, please save my young master!"
The boy said that he couldn't get to the point for a long time, so Si Yiluo asked: "Who is your young master? Which private room is he in?"
"My young master is Cai Yong, the only son of the Righteous Uncle Cai Yi!" As if he had found Hun'er, the young man lay down at Si Yiluo's feet and grabbed the hem of her clothes, "In the Bishui Pavilion!"
Si Yiluo looked up at the fire. The flames were climbing up the stairs. The fire in the middle had already reached the roof. Bishui Pavilion was close to the stairs. There was no way he could save his son if he went in now.
Wei Heyan heard Si Yiluo's clear answer.
"Cai Yong is domineering and domineering. He eats, drinks, whores and gambles. His life is not worth the risk of our Jin Yiwei to save people!"
The boy's blood flowed all over his body and he lost consciousness. There was a puddle of water under his body. He was so frightened that he peed his pants.
Uncle Gongyi and his wife, who came after hearing the news, happened to hear her words and fainted on the spot. The servants hurriedly settled the wife.
The righteous uncle Cai Yi cursed loudly: "What are you doing standing still? If you can't save the young master, you will all be buried with him! Why don't you hurry up and save him!"
The fire has spread to the second floor. Cai Yong was choked to death even if he was not burned to death. Going in now will only increase casualties. Si Yiluo raised his hand, and his subordinates immediately stopped the guard who was rushing in.
"Si Yiluo, what grudge do I have against you? If you don't save people, you dare to stop me from going in to save people. I..."
Uncle Gongyi was so angry that he vomited a mouthful of blood. He fell forward and was supported by a servant.
Cai Yi's eyes were filled with darkness as he regained his composure.
"I want to go to the palace to complain!"
Si Yiluo's cheeks were burned red by the fire, but he showed no fear.
"I am waiting."
The girl looked through the panicked crowd, and Wei Heyan's eyes focused.
"Uncle Gongyi's sister is the late emperor's concubine. Sir Si is afraid that she will get into trouble."
Why bother saying that to offend people?
How many more lives are they willing to risk? What does it matter to others?
Wei Heyan lowered his head and glanced at the forgotten boy.
Are you risking offending someone just to save a boy?