When the fire in Lingyin Pavilion was completely controlled, it was already dark.
A fire burned away all his life savings. The owner of Changji Restaurant collapsed on the ground, crying so hard that he could no longer make a sound. The restaurant was not completely burned down, and only the frame was left.
Only ruins remain in Lingyin Pavilion.
The generals and warriors who put out the fire were so exhausted that they collapsed in the smoke and dust. Their bodies were completely black, some had half of their hair burned, and some were wearing tattered clothes.
The clues that were just traced were burned to ashes in a fire. Even if Lingyin Pavilion really had evil intentions, nothing would be found.
"Sir, all the people who escaped from Lingyin Pavilion are here."
Song Yehe counted the number of people and found that the guests who had escaped from Lingyin Pavilion had long since disappeared. There were thirty-nine people in total including the waiter and servants listed.
Everyone else perished in the flames, including the steward of Lingyin Pavilion.
Jinyiwei Yamen mobilized another 200 people to come, holding torches and rummaging through the fire, and found several sets of bones with incomplete limbs.
Whether it was suicide or homicide could not be determined. Although she and Wei Heyan were present at the scene, it was impossible to tell who was suspected in the chaos.
Si Yiluo's face looked heavy.
Wei Heyan said: "Master Si, for the present plan, how about we put aside our past grudges and cooperate in investigating the case?"
Many things were different from the beginning. Si Yiluo never dared to underestimate the enemy just because he would live longer.
In the previous life, no Xiao Chen was arrested, no Xiao Yuanjin and Xiao Poyun were captured, no Sun En family was silenced, and there was no fire in Lingyin Pavilion today.
There seemed to be a pair of hands behind her, pushing her forward.
What secrets does Sun En have?
She didn't speak.
"Sir, how do you arrange the arrangements for these people in Lingyin Pavilion?"
Si Yiluo and Wei Heyan looked at each other and said, "If the governor doesn't mind, these people will be taken back by the subordinates for interrogation."
Wei Heyan raised his eyebrows and looked at her.
"I'm worried that Mr. Si won't have the heart to take action, so I'd better leave it to him to take back for interrogation."
Yue Beishu had already been labeled as her, and Si Yiluo wanted to explain a few words, but everyone had preconceptions, and they all had a hard day's work, and everyone looked tired, so they probably wouldn't take her explanation seriously.
Rumors are as fierce as a tiger.
Wei Heyan had an expression on her face that said, "I don't want to listen to your explanation." The words she explained came to her lips but she couldn't say them out.
She was silent, and Wei Heyan ordered softly: "Take it away!"
Yue Beishu looked back at her, with hope in his eyes. The girl did not speak to stop her, and looked through him as if she was looking at someone else.
"Let's go back……"
Si Yiluo withdrew his gaze and ran away from Wei Heyan. He misunderstood, but she didn't want to explain, and she had nothing to explain.
They are born enemies in this life.
It’s better not to leave yourself a way out.
In this troubled year, the Sun En family murder case and the Lingyin Pavilion arson case made all the government offices in the imperial court busy.
Shen Benxing was in charge of the government affairs, leaving early in the morning and returning late every day. Shen Moran couldn't get any news, so he stayed at Si Yiluo's house.
The weather was getting hotter, and more than a month had passed since the arson incident. Shen Moran finally arrived at Si Yiluo on the Dragon Boat Festival.
Si Yiluo took off his hat and saber and put them on the table, unbuttoned two buttons and poured some tea.
Aunt Chen made rice dumplings, and Chen Zhuo brought a plate over.
"Sister Shen, you eat a rice dumpling first."
The sun was shining brightly outside, but there was still a green light and shadow in front of Si Yiluo's eyes. When looking at people, he could only see their silhouettes, not their faces.
Xiang Xiao went to the capital camp to take up his post. He was supposed to take a rest today, but a few people in the military camp made trouble. In order to rectify military discipline, he sent a letter yesterday saying that he would not come back.
The key is that Si Yiluo is busier than him, so even if he comes back, he may not be able to see her.
There has been a lot of talk about recent events, and he has also heard a lot about it in the military.
Uncle Gongyi died of his only son, and his complaint failed. He encouraged his officials to impeach Si Yiluo, and like a vicious dog, he went to the yamen to cause trouble, one after another, making it difficult for anyone to live in peace.
Hot weather.
Emperor Yao also had a bad temper because of the murder case and the arson case. He got angry several times in the morning. Even the courtiers including Si Yiluo were scolded. Xiang Xiao didn't want to get involved and let someone kill them. The government also took it with me.
You can help your brothers at critical moments, but when you encounter trouble, it's better to keep a distance.
He secretly sent over a festive gift, which was salty rice dumplings stuffed with meat stuffed in the military camp.
Shen Moran tied a colorful rope to Chen Zhuo's hands, and applied realgar wine to his nostrils and ear holes.
"I'll have a few words with your sister Aluo. You go out to play first."
Chen Zhuo grabbed a rice dumpling and ran out. Shen Moran peeled a candied date rice dumpling and gave it to her.
"Did you get scolded this morning?"
Si Yiluo put down the tea cup, holding the clothes stained on his body with one hand, and took the rice dumpling with the other.
"The day I don't get scolded, the case will be solved. Many people were arrested in the prison, and Miao Cong led a group of men to interrogate them for twelve hours, but they didn't find much useful information."
"Wei Heyan's side is probably about the same. Eight corpses were taken out of the Penal Department prison yesterday, which is more than the number of prisoners who died unjustly in our prison. In order to solve the case first, they did not hesitate to fabricate evidence..."
"If the riot continues, people's hearts will become unstable, and the case should be closed..."
There was something in Si Yiluo's words, and Shen Moran didn't find it strange.
If the real culprit cannot be caught, it is a common practice in the officialdom to find someone to take the blame. This case is so big that it may not be possible if someone with some weight cannot take the blame.
In her previous life, Si Yiluo often did such immoral things. In this life, she decided not to get involved. If she gets scolded, she will be scolded. At worst, she will admit that she is incompetent. With Emperor Yao's suspicious temperament, I am afraid he will not easily remove her. .
Wei Heyan looked at the information handed over by the Sanfa Division and secretly mocked: "You want to blame these two things on King Lu?"
King Lu is the younger brother of Emperor Yao. He has been sick in bed for many years. Now he can no longer get out of bed. He relies on soup and medicine to survive. It is hard to say whether he can survive this winter.
His illness was heart disease, and he was always worried and worried. Excessive worry caused the oil to run out.
He Qiuming, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, observed his expression, and saw that his face was gloomy and unclear, and he felt a little upset in his heart.
The afternoon sun was very scorching, and Wei Heyan was probably planning to take a lunch break. His hair was untied and draped behind his back. His red silk pajamas were smooth, and he was leaning on the Taishi chair through a string of bead curtains.
However, after two quiet breaths, He Qiuming felt that he had gone through a long trial. Sweat beads stuck to his cheeks and rolled into his eyes. The astringent tingling sensation brought him back to his senses.
"so be it."
The person behind the bead curtain got up and walked to the bed and lay down. He Qiu Ming breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "I'll excuse you."
As the footsteps walked away, Wei Heyan suddenly sneered and stared at the curtain beside the bed in a daze.
All of Emperor Yao's brothers did not die well. The courtiers guessed his thoughts accurately and dared to blame the terminally ill King Lu.
Can you stay safe for a lifetime by being cautious and humble?
King Lu is the best example.
If he doesn't plan, he will end up with the same outcome sooner or later!
There is no family relationship between father and son in the Tian family. How about the royal bloodline and noble status?
A foreign minister who can make plans at will is worse than a eunuch who wields power!
He closed his eyes, but he couldn't suppress the hatred rolling in his heart.
"The women's school now accepts thirteen students, all of whom are orphans without fathers and mothers. Each student is fed at the standard of twenty cents per day, which is two hundred and sixty cents per day. Training requires better food for two days. A meal of meat costs about nine taels of silver per month. Plus other expenses, every month..."
Listening to Shen Moran's abacus, Si Yiluo took a nap, but she only slept for half an hour before Miao Cong sent someone to tell her that the case was closed.
The murderer is King Lu.
Shen Moran's abacus paused, and Si Yiluo got up, washed his face, and dismissed the person.
She rested her hands on the edge of the copper basin, looked at the eyebrows reflected in the water, and remained silent for a long time.
"His Royal Highness Prince Lu did not survive this winter in his previous life. He was about to die, but he could not have a good death."
Shen Moran said sarcastically, "The real culprit is at large, but they chose to exchange His Highness Prince Lu for temporary stability. He is really a good official in the whole court who is upright and dedicated to the people!"
"Si Yiluo, when I returned home these two days, I saw the people investigating the case in the yamen randomly framed people and asked for bribes by using the names of their accomplices to search for. Did you know that?"
These people are like bugs in the gutter, plundering the people's wealth and anointing whenever they get the chance. The people dare to be angry but dare not speak out. This is true in the capital, but what about outside the capital?
Si Yiluo naturally knew that she had asked her subordinates to investigate secretly.
"I know, I will deal with them one by one later! Now is not the time for people to panic."
"The Emperor ordered the Jinyi Guards to search Prince Lu's residence. It's too chaotic outside. I'll ask Xiang Yun to see you off when you return."
Si Yiluo put on his saber and stepped out of the room.
Miao Cong mobilized 200 strong men to surround Prince Lu's palace. When Si Yiluo arrived, Wei Heyan was standing at the door.