A leader of the soldiers quickly ran in from outside and saluted: "Your Excellency, Chen Erwang, a lowly official, has just returned from searching Hefeng Tower."
Zhu Shiyong said: "Didn't you realize that the Su family is young?"
Chen Erwang said: "Except for the dozens of shopkeepers and clerks at Hefeng Tower, I have never seen anyone else hiding in Hefeng Tower."
"How is that possible? Did you search carefully?"
"We searched everything inside and out, upstairs and downstairs, and even looked through the ice cellar where they store ingredients and vegetables. There was no outsider."
Zhu Shiyong said angrily: "This is strange. Could it be possible that he could fly? Then isn't He Fenglou's daughter in the building?"
Chen Erwang said: "I went to the backyard to search. There were only five or six women, children and maids guarding a boudoir. I didn't see the daughter of the Yan family. I didn't dare to make any mistakes. After all, it was the residence of the female relatives of the Yan family, so
…”
"You bastard, you are not a woman's wife. You are acting on official business and you are not deliberately harassing me. Why do you have so many worries? So you didn't search the boudoir carefully enough?"
Chen Erwang bowed and said, "I just did a rough inspection inside and out."
Zhu Shiyong said: "If it doesn't work, take someone to search carefully immediately. Since the daughter of the Yan family is not here, it will be easier to handle."
Chen Erwang was ordered to turn around and walk out. Yang Yi couldn't sit still and shouted: "Chen Du, wait a minute!"
Zhu Shiyong frowned and said: "Commander Yang, what are you doing? We have already alerted the enemy. If we delay now and someone escapes, will you be responsible?"
Yang Yi said: "Master Magistrate, I have to remind you that you are disturbing the women and property of Master Sansi's family. I would like to ask you, what is the reason that makes you insist on this without any evidence?"
Are you so serious about arresting Su Jin that even Master Sansi doesn’t pay attention to you?"
Zhu Shiyong said coldly: "Commander Yang, the more you speak, the more outrageous you are. Our office is investigating the case of the escape of bandits in Xishan, and it is for official business. It's just that you are timid and afraid of getting into trouble, but Mr. Zhu has always adhered to the principle that princes break the law."
The dogma of sharing the same sins with the people; whether it is the Yan family or Su Jin, as long as it is related to this matter, how can this government shrink from it? Don't worry, if there is any blame from above, I will definitely not implicate you with the blame.
It’s right on the head.”
Yang Yi sneered and said: "The Baoxin Army is the army under my command, Yang Yi. How can I escape my involvement if something goes wrong? I hope that the magistrate speaks sincerely, but everyone can tell what he says. I'm afraid something will happen if something goes wrong."
There is no room for explanation."
Zhu Shiyong stood up and said: "I don't have time to chat with you. If you are jealous, just think slowly in this hall. I am going to arrest someone."
After saying that, he stepped out and ordered the soldiers gathered at the yamen gate to form a team and go straight to Hefeng Tower. Yang Yi's face turned pale, and after thinking about it, he mounted his horse and chased after him.
…
Hefeng Tower was turned upside down inside and out, and the elegant hall and Yan Biyun's residence at the back were not spared either. The prefect was in charge, and the soldiers were all unscrupulous, rummaging around in the boudoir, brocade quilts
Silk curtains, incense, calligraphy and paintings, and potted plants were thrown everywhere. After the search, a boudoir turned into a garbage dump, and it was a mess.
But apart from the trembling maids and the rude maids, there was no trace of Su Jin's family, and naturally there was no trace of Yan Dong's family.
Zhu Shiyong's eyes were red. This time he had hit a dead end. If he didn't understand this matter, he would not be able to explain it all to Yan Shu, the third commander, in the future. In fact, there was no need to explain it at all, because he didn't know it yet.
There is no queen.
But after searching all over the city, they couldn't find the Su Jin family, nor Yan Biyun, who was closest to them. What should they do? Everyone exited Hefeng Tower and lined up on the street.
Zhu Shiyong watched the sky light up, feeling anxious in his heart. He shouted in a hoarse voice: "All the soldiers are divided into two teams, one from east to west, and one from south to north. Even if you use a grate to grate me, it won't work."
We need to search all the houses in the city again, don't miss any inch, and we must find the little girl who escaped from the Su family or the heroine of Hefeng Tower. I tell you, don't take any chances and find it before dawn.
If we can't find anyone, we will continue searching during the day. If we can't find anyone, we will search for another day. If we can't find anyone, we will search for two days. In short, if we can't find anyone, we can't stop."
All the soldiers looked at each other in confusion and struggled all night. It was already dawn and they still couldn't live in peace. Is the magistrate going crazy? Everyone was anxious and began to curse in their stomachs. Zhu Shiyong glared and shouted: "If you don't act quickly, I will
What are you waiting for? Do you want me to ask you to carry out the eight-carriage sedan chair?"
Everyone squirmed slowly and reluctantly and lined up separately. A timid voice sounded from the corner: "Um... Mr. Fu Zun, are you talking about looking for the female owner of this Hefeng House?"
Zhu Shiyong scolded: "Are you deaf? Didn't I speak clearly enough?"
The man hurriedly said: "I went to Beicheng to search just now, and I think I saw the Yan Dong family in a house."
Zhu Shiyong was ecstatic and asked hurriedly: "Really? Is he in his twenties and very beautiful?"
The man said: "Yes, yes."
Zhu Shiyong raised his hand and slapped the man several times, scolding: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? What are your intentions?"
The man was whipped around and his cheeks were burning with pain. He smiled and said: "Bizhi didn't know that you are looking for this woman. Beizhi just brought people back to the Yamen. I heard that the Shangguan left behind in the Yamen sent an order that I should wait here.
I'm at your mercy, I've just arrived, how do you know?"
Zhu Shiyong was unwilling to admit his mistake and said angrily: "Stop quibbling and lead the way. How many people are there?"
The soldiers in that compartment covered their cheeks with their heads and vomited out a mouthful of blood and said, "Young and old, young and old."
Zhu Shiyong said happily: "Yes, Su Jin's family must be there. Yan Biyun is alone, with some attendants and maids. There are no old or young family members. This is definitely true. You can lead the way immediately.
After you capture the person, I will give you a heavy reward."
The soldiers all turned their heads from sadness to joy. Regardless of the pain and redness in their cheeks, they quickly shouted to several of their men to gather and lead the way north. Zhu Shiyong followed with a large group of people and soon arrived at the house in front of the house in Beicheng.
At the corner, Nadu stopped and pointed, "That's the house."
Zhu Shiyong's face seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he said: "It is still a private house. It seems that he was afraid of being discovered by others, so he immediately surrounded the house and never let anyone go."
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The Yan family's watchman had just informed Yan Biyun of the news of the soldiers' departure and return. There were already clattering footsteps and shouts outside, and in the blink of an eye, the house was surrounded by hundreds of soldiers.
Everyone panicked and gathered in the hall to look at Yan Biyun, waiting for her to speak. Yan Biyun knew that there was no need to panic at this moment. The more panicked, the more panicked everyone would be.
The situation was extremely dangerous, surrounded by soldiers from both sides, and it seemed that Zhu Shiyong was going to make a desperate move. The only thing he could rely on was the identity of the Yan family, so he could only delay and see if anything could turn around.
But Yan Biyun also knows that since Zhu Shiyong has turned his back, I am afraid that my identity cannot scare him. If she allows him to take away the Su family from her hands, how can she explain to Su Jin? Moreover, Zhu Shiyong will
Taking Su Jin's younger brother as a hostage, he forced Su Jin to hand over Chen Laogen and the fictitious letter. When the time came, he destroyed the evidence and only said that he had mistakenly detained Su Jin's younger brother when he captured the fugitive. He went up to the top and told Zhu Shiyong
There is no fatal punishment.
That's all. If Mrs. Wang and the maid of the Su family fall into the hands of Zhu Shiyong, as long as there is an accident, Su Jin will never believe in herself from now on, and the relationship between herself and Su Jin will be completely over.
Yan Biyun thought clearly. She made up her mind that she would not hesitate to fight with her life at the critical moment. She must not watch Mrs. Wang being captured in her hands. But at the same time, this decision meant that she would be unlucky tonight and rely on her hands.
Trying to protect a house full of women, children, and children with a dozen or so companions is nothing short of a fool's errand.
The courtyard door banged and I remembered that someone shouted loudly: "People in the house open the door quickly. Mr. Zhu, the prefect of Luzhou, personally led the troops to search for the fugitives. If he doesn't open the door, he will break down the door and get in."
Yan Biyun straightened her clothes and walked out of the hall to the courtyard. Xiao Sui'er Rou Niang and others followed closely behind her step by step. They all had solemn expressions on their faces. They knew that they might not be able to pass this level today, but they were only panicking, but not worried.
timid.
"Is that Mr. Zhu, the magistrate of Luzhou, outside the door? Yan Biyun of the slave family is very polite." Yan Biyun went straight to the point and introduced himself to his family.
Zhu Shiyong laughed dryly and said: "It's true that the hostess of Hefenglou is so polite to me. I don't want to disturb Miss Yan too much, so I opened the door and let me search for the fugitives from the Xishan quarry. After searching, I will leave."
Yan Biyun said with a smile: "Zhifu Zhu was joking, how could the fugitive from Xishan be in the slave's house? The soldiers came to search just now. Didn't they report back to you?"
Zhu Shiyong said: "Of course we know that the fugitive is not in Miss Yan's courtyard. We have got clues that the escape of the death row prisoners in Xishan is related to some people in the city. We are actually here to capture these people."
Yan Biyun chuckled lightly and said, "Master Magistrate, are you saying that I, Yan Biyun, am the accomplice who helped the death row prisoners escape?"
Zhu Shiyong said: "How dare you? Of course Miss Yan is not, but the people under your wings may not be."
Yan Biyun said: "How do you say this?"
Zhu Shiyong sighed and said: "Miss Yan, you are a smart person, and it is of little use to delay for time. To tell you the truth, Su Jin is the one who colluded with the death row prisoners to escape. How can you protect his family?
Quickly open the door and let me seize the child and force the escaped Su Jin to be brought to justice. If you don't know about this, I will not make things difficult for you."
Yan Biyun was silent and suddenly said: "Prefect Zhu, you said that Su Jinhe was involved in escaping from death row. Is there any evidence?"
Zhu Shiyong said: "Miss Yan, how can I just discuss important government affairs with you and others casually? After this government review is clear, the truth will naturally be revealed to the world."
Yan Biyun sneered: "It seems that Magistrate Zhu has no evidence. He comes to arrest people without evidence. He is really confused."
Zhu Shiyong said displeasedly: "Miss Yan, I have given you enough face. In the name of a parent official, I assure you that we have evidence that Su Jin is related to this matter. If you try your best to protect the suspect's family, I am afraid that
Will it damage my uncle's reputation? It's better to open the door quickly, otherwise I will be offended."
Yan Biyun said happily: "It's a joke in the world, how can anyone use his own identity as a guarantee to prove that others are guilty without evidence? If you want to say so, the slave family used the identity of Uncle San Sishi as a guarantee to guarantee that Su Jin will follow this
The matter is not involved, is that okay?"
Zhu Shiyong had an angry look on his face and shouted: "You are using Master Sansi to suppress your feelings, but I will not follow your example. I will say this. I will no longer be polite to you. You are a woman who can't keep to yourself."
I cannot blame you for taking a trip into this muddy water."
Zhu Shiyong took a breath, gritted his teeth and shouted to the soldiers beside him: "Break open the courtyard door, go in and get the people, and anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!" dd