The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 174: That’s it, a clever idea?

Outside the palace.

On the carriage.

Seeing that the carriage hadn't moved for a long time, Xia Bitu asked Qin Zheng in confusion, "Why isn't it moving?"

Qin Zheng looked helpless and said, "Wait a minute, Princess. Otherwise, she'll ride again! I've already raised more than a dozen war horses for her in my house, but she won't give me any money and eats top-quality horse feed every day. I can't afford them, but I don't dare sell the horses!"

Xia Bitu: “…”

Cao Caidie: “…”

"Lord Qin, I can be a servant in your house and I won't eat for free." Cao Caidie said.

She knew that now that her identity was exposed, she couldn't even go back to the brothel.

The safest place is Qin Mansion.

But, it seems that this Lord Qin is a miser!

"I'm not talking about you." Qin Zheng said calmly, "But it's really not good to eat for free!"

Cao Caidie: “…”

Even Xia Bitu was convinced. This guy is so fucking stingy.

Such a beautiful woman, and you want her to be a servant and do rough work?

Are you still a man?

Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves was heard, and a war horse galloped out from the palace gate.

In the imperial palace, only Xia Mo Ning dared to ride his horse at full speed.

"Ah! Master, why haven't you left yet?" Xia Mo Ning pulled the reins, very surprised.

Xia Bitu spoke first: "Princess, your master said that he can't afford to support your warhorse?"

Qin Zheng: “…”

The old fox is so bad.

"Hehehe..." Xia Mo Ning laughed so hard that she fell backwards.

He quickly dismounted, handed the warhorse to the guard, and got into the carriage.

Fortunately, Qin Zheng could lie down at any time for comfort, and the carriage was big enough to accommodate four people.

Xia Mo Ning suddenly glanced at Cao Caidie and quickly put away her smile.

How could she laugh when she was wrongly accused and her husband had died?

At this moment, Cao Caidie suddenly said, "Master Qin, I want to see my husband."

Qin Zheng nodded and ordered outside the car: "Tiezhu, go to the North City Government Office!"

"Yes!" Sun Tiezhu agreed in a muffled voice, whipped the horse whip, and the carriage headed straight for the northern part of the city.

There was no conversation along the way until we arrived at the North City Government Office.

Morgue.

When Cao Caidie saw the headless corpse, she burst into tears and fainted...

Qin Zheng quickly pinched her Ren Zhong point, woke her up, and brought her back to the Shao Shi Mansion.

At the Shao Shi Mansion, Qin Zheng called Xiao Man and temporarily placed Cao Caidie there.

study.

There are only Xia Bitu and Qin Zheng.

Xia Bitu drank his tea and asked, "How do you plan to investigate this case?"

Qin Zheng said, "I'll listen to my uncle."

Xia Bitu was startled, looked at Qin Zheng for a long time, and said with a wry smile: "Ask whatever you want to ask!"

Qin Zheng said: "Just tell me what you can tell me."

Xia Bitu was speechless: "You are quite smart!"

Qin Zheng smiled and waited.

Xia Bitu said, "It's not that I can't tell you. This matter has nothing to do with me."

He took a sip of tea and continued, "Back then, this case was handled by the late emperor himself, and it was resolved quickly!"

"A quick victory?" Qin Zheng was shocked. His eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "So, it was indeed the King of the Northern Territory who framed Cao Qingzhi. The late emperor knew about it and didn't want to cause any more trouble. Did he also want to kill Cao Qingzhi?"

How can such a major case be resolved quickly?

Unless there is something else going on.

Qin Zheng thought of this possibility!

Xia Bitu sighed, "So, the General of the Cavalry and those veteran generals who had fought in many battles and had made great achievements have all resigned from their posts."

Qin Zheng frowned and asked, "What do you think of Cao Qingzhi?"

Xia Bitu said, "Although he was brave and good at fighting, he was arrogant and offended many people!"

Qin Zheng nodded. "The late emperor was also afraid that his achievements would overshadow his own and that he might harbor ill intentions, so he went along with it. This is quite normal for an emperor."

Xia Bitu quickly said, "I didn't say that."

Qin Zheng sighed: "Thank you for the reminder, uncle."

Xia Bitu was curious: "What are you going to do?"

Qin Zheng said seriously: "From now on, I will keep a low profile and give all the credit to the princess."

Xia Bitu shook his head: "I'm asking about this case."

Qin Zheng sighed again: "Xiang Rong slept on firewood and tasted gall, risking his life to penetrate deep into Beichen. This is a heroic act!"

Xia Bitu nodded: "It's possible to figure out who killed him?"

Qin Zheng said: "Maybe it's Beichen, maybe it's... It's hard to be sure at the moment."

Xia Bitu pressed on, "Who do you suspect more?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu: "Who do you suspect?"

Xia Bitu: “…”

I thought, are you testing me?

How can I say?

So he said, “Anything is possible!”

Qin Zheng: “…”

I'm speechless. Isn't this nonsense?

Xia Bitu looked at Qin Zheng and teased, "Isn't it difficult? One is your woman, the other is someone else's. One is for Daqian, the other is for revenge for her father. It's impossible for you to be honest and upright."

Qin Zheng frowned, it was indeed difficult.

Xia Bi Tu asked again: "Where do you think the evidence will be?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu and said seriously, "You'd better not destroy the evidence and don't touch Cao Caidie."

Xia Bitu laughed awkwardly: "What does it have to do with me?"

Qin Zheng sneered, "You don't want to protect the King of the North? Once the truth is revealed, he will not only die, but also be infamous for eternity! This is not the main issue, but your ambitions will be significantly weakened!"

Xia Bitu scratched his head and said, "Forget it. I'm old now. I don't care anymore. Just go ahead and do it!"

Suddenly, he said very seriously: "Monkey boy, if you can't find the evidence that Xiang Rong found, do you want to send people to Beichen to investigate the case and collect evidence?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu: "Isn't this normal?"

Xia Bitu: "I advise you not to investigate. It's easy to go, but when you come back, someone will definitely accuse you of collaborating with the enemy and treason. Moreover, Beichen will be more than happy to do so and will only fuel the flames. By then, you won't be able to clear your name even if you die."

Qin Zheng was indifferent.

He actually had the idea of going to Beichen to investigate the case, but it had been rejected.

He is not stupid!

Now that we know it is a wrongful case, there is no need to go.

He has a way to find evidence against Xiang Rong.

He asked, "But, it has to be resolved, right? Uncle, what are your thoughts?"

Xia Bitu made no secret of his intentions at this point. "First, kill Cao Caidie and put an end to it all. You'll also please the Empress and demonstrate your loyalty. Second, clear her father's name. You've offended the Imperial Family, and even the entire Daqian region, and you'll be buried without a burial place. But your name will go down in history! Third, delay it. It's not that we won't investigate, but that we'll never find out."

Qin Zheng frowned: "Anything else?"

Xia Bitu spread his hands and said, "Uncle, these are the three best ideas!"

Qin Zheng was speechless: "That's it, you call it a clever plan? I thought you had some clever trick up your sleeve!"

"Then what is your choice?" Xia Bitu was very curious.

Qin Zheng was silent for a moment, then said quietly, "The silver saddle illuminates the white horse, which gallops like a meteor. It kills one man every ten steps, and leaves no trace in a thousand miles. When the task is completed, it will leave, concealing its identity and name."

He stood up and said, "Uncle, I'm going to talk to Cao Caidie."

After saying that, he left.

Only Xia Bitu was left stunned.

Do you really want to get to the bottom of this, little monkey?

He doesn't want to live anymore?

Xia Bitu couldn't help but repeat in a low voice: "The silver saddle shines on the white horse, and it gallops like a meteor. It kills one person every ten steps, and leaves no trace in a thousand miles. When the task is completed, it will leave, hiding its identity and name!"

great poem!

What a courage!

Suddenly, Xia Bitu's face was filled with smiles. "Monkey boy, I was right about you. I'll give you a ride!"

As soon as Qin Zheng arrived at Cao Caidie's residence, he saw Su Xiaoman coming out of the house with red eyes.

"What's wrong?" Qin Zheng wondered.

"Sir, she is so pitiful. She doesn't eat and just cries!" Su Xiaoman wiped her eyes and said.

Qin Zheng nodded: "You go ahead and do your work, I'll talk to her."

Su Xiaoman said, "By the way, sir, please don't bring anyone back. The place is full."

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly: "I know, go ahead!"

Su Xiaoman left.

Qin Zheng walked to the door and heard faint crying sounds from inside the house.

Qin Zheng knocked on the door: "Miss Cao, I'm Qin Zheng."

The crying stopped.

"Come in, Master Qin!"

Qin Zheng pushed the door open and went in.

Cao Caidie sat on the bed with red and swollen eyes.

There was food on the eight-immortals table, but it was untouched.

"Please take a seat, Lord Qin!" Cao Caidie stood up and saluted.

Qin Zheng said, "Don't be so polite. I have something to tell you."

Cao Caidie: "Please speak, sir."

Qin Zheng said, "Just stay here peacefully. If you want to go out, my people will protect you. If you leave without permission, I cannot guarantee your safety."

Cao Caidie frowned: "Master Qin wants to put me under house arrest?"

Qin Zheng shook his head: "This case is of great importance and cannot be rushed. If you don't trust me and want to leave, I will never stop you."

Cao Caidie was a little impatient: "Sir, you won't delay this, right? This case cannot be delayed!"

Qin Zheng was stunned. "You've waited all these years, why can't you wait a little longer? I promise that this problem will be solved within three years."

The imperial capital will be built in one year and Liangjin will be built in two years. This was promised to the empress.

At that time, Qin Zheng could do whatever he wanted. At worst, he could resign and return to Hongtong County to lie low. At that time, Qin Zheng could help Cao Caidie overturn the verdict without any scruples!

Cao Caidie shook her head: "I can't wait!"

Qin Zheng looked at Cao Caidie suspiciously, and suddenly lowered his voice and asked:

"No, your father is not dead, right?"