Songbai County is bustling with lanterns and colorful decorations, and there is constant laughter and laughter.
The city gate seemed very deserted.
In Qingzhou, there is no such thing as a curfew.
The city gate is open all day.
Naturally, the officers and soldiers on duty today are all newcomers with little qualifications.
"Damn it, it was my turn to be on duty tomorrow, but Lao Hu was so cruel that he transferred me to tonight without even asking me, and he even called it training for newbies..."
The officers and soldiers holding long guns complained to their companions.
"Who wants to keep vigil at the city gate during this big festival?" His companion also sighed.
Others are also listless.
Tonight is the fireworks festival, so no one goes out of the city at all.
They originally thought that the county government would close the city gate for one night, but they didn't expect that they would still be on duty.
Others were celebrating the festival, but they were guarding the city gate where there was no one around, so naturally they felt resentful in their hearts.
"By the way, has the body in the Zhao Mansion been picked up?" The officers and soldiers who complained first were bored and could only talk about the latest hot news in the city.
"It can't be fished out. You're talking nonsense. This woman had a lot of resentment and died in the water. It's very difficult. You must know that the water is evil. People who drowned since ancient times are most likely to become water ghosts and harm other people.
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"In addition, she is a woman. The evil is adding to the evil, and the evil is adding to the evil. If this is a corpse, it will be a fierce evil ghost. I am afraid that the entire Zhao family will suffer!"
An older officer shook his head and said.
"That's right, you didn't go to the Zhao Mansion at that time, and you didn't see how tragically that woman died."
"I glanced at the well at that time, and those eyes seemed to be staring at you, which made people feel panicked."
"Even after several days, I still dream about those dead eyes every night. It's so fucking scary!~"
An officer and soldier who had gone to Zhao Mansion to investigate the scene also joined the chat.
"That's not right. Li Yan is living well, why can't she think of committing suicide?"
Some people are confused.
"You don't understand this. Li Yan's fate is the destiny of the evil star. Before she was eight years old, her parents died. When she was thirteen, her brother also died."
"Later on, I relied on relatives to support me from time to time, and I learned some embroidery myself, and managed to survive."
"But this woman is very pretty. A few years ago, Master Zhao took a fancy to her and took her back as a concubine."
"This is what happened. According to me, this is fate."
The older officer shook his head and said.
"Is fate really so mysterious that it can make a living person commit suicide for no reason?"
At this time, a clear voice sounded.
"Of course. Everything is fate and nothing is up to you."
As soon as the older officers and soldiers finished speaking, they noticed something was wrong. The voice was very unfamiliar!
Following the sound, I saw a young man wearing a black robe and a stern face pulling a horse into the city gate.
When they saw the horse, the officers and soldiers couldn't help but praise the horse in their hearts.
This horse has a strong physique, shiny hair, slender hooves, and two puffs of air blowing out of its nostrils.
At first glance, it looks like a thousand-mile horse.
People who can raise such horses are either rich or noble.
"Who is the young master?" the older officer said very politely.
"I'm the Demon Slayer, Zhou You." Zhou You took out the token.
As soon as they heard the word "Devil Division", all the officers and soldiers were stunned for a moment, then they realized what they were doing and lined up in a hurry, looking extremely nervous.
In the minds of ordinary people, the Demon Slayer is a place like hell.
The slayer is a ruthless person who comes out of hell.
Such a ruthless man, let alone the rights he possesses, his strength alone is enough to make people frightened.
"I've met Mr. Zhou!" the older officer and soldier bowed with great respect.
Zhou You didn't care, and said calmly: "I'm here to deal with the case of the female corpse in the well of Zhao Mansion."
The older officer said urgently: "Master Zhou, I will ask you to go to the county government office now."
"Okay." Zhou You nodded slightly.
Seeing Zhou You's back gradually disappearing, the officers and soldiers breathed a sigh of relief.
You know, this demon slayer has the privilege of killing first and then showing off.
This is why you need to write a report only if you kill the official.
There is no need for a reason to kill these little minions, and no one will mention it.
"This Lord from the Demon Slayer Department looks about the same age as me. Why can't I help but feel frightened when I see the look in his eyes?" the officer and soldier muttered.
"Nonsense. People like the Demon Slayer were all killed from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Their murderous aura is so fierce that most dirty people dare not get close to them!"
"I wonder if we can suppress the female corpse of Zhao Mansion?"
"It's hard to say... If we could ensure that every task could be completed, the mortality rate of the Demon Slayer would not be so high..."
"The Demon Slayer Department is really not a place that ordinary people can go to."
"Okay, let's not worry about it and just keep guarding the city gate."
Several officers and soldiers talked non-stop.
They were all curious in their hearts whether this young man from the Demon Slayer Department could deal with the female corpse in the Zhao Mansion.
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Passing through the busy and bustling streets, we followed the officer and soldier around to the brightly lit county government office.
There are two stone lions at the door, which are very majestic.
All the way into the courtroom.
The officers and soldiers go and report it first.
Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing a red official robe came out and saluted: "I am the magistrate of Songbai County, Zhang Baiyun."
"Demon Slayer, Zhou You." Zhou You returned the favor.
According to the power division of the Dayin Dynasty, they are at the same level.
"Master Zhou, I have finally been waiting for you to come. You don't know that these days, because of the Zhao Mansion incident, people in the county are in panic, and the chickens and dogs are restless."
Zhang Baiyun came up to complain.
Zhou You smiled: "So, Mr. Zhang thinks I'm late?"
Zhang Baiyun waved his hands repeatedly: "Master Zhou is joking, I know how short the Demon Slayer Department is in terms of manpower."
"Okay, let's get back to business." Zhou You was too lazy to tangle with this old man.
"Actually, Mr. Zhou must be aware of the basic situation, and it hasn't changed much these days." Zhang Baiyun said softly.
"No change..." Zhou You muttered.
After a long time, he said: "In that case, let's go to Zhao Mansion now to see the situation."
"Now?" Zhang Baiyun was stunned.
Unexpectedly, this man from the Demon Slayer Department was so vigorous and resolute that he wanted to go to the Zhao Mansion as soon as he arrived.
"Changes will happen later. I think Mr. Zhang also wants to resolve this matter quickly." Zhou You said calmly.
Zhang Baiyun nodded: "Okay, it just so happens that the people in the Zhao Mansion also invited Taoist priests to perform rituals tonight. Maybe Master Zhou won't need to take action."
"Doing legal work?" Zhou You frowned.
"What's the problem?" Zhang Baiyun felt the change in Zhou You's tone.
"If this Taoist priest is really capable, forget it... If not, I'm afraid the entire Zhao family will be in danger!"
Zhou You said in a deep voice.
"What do you mean, Master Zhou?" Zhang Baiyun couldn't make up his mind either.
"Call someone. Get to Zhao Mansion as quickly as possible!" Zhou You shouted.