Chapter 186 Rumor

Chapter 186 Rumor

The imperial envoy was killed and soon spread throughout Yucheng. The chief generals of Yucheng, such as General Zhao and Fu Tianlei, all had the same idea as Yunqing, thinking that these bandits were too rampant. Only Du Wenshu felt that this matter was unusual.

Du Wenshu asked the people around him to inquire about Yunqing's attitude. He was very annoyed when he heard that Yunqing knew about it, and he suspected that he had made a mistake. If it was Yun Qing's hand, he couldn't be so angry. But if it wasn't for him, these bandits would have been too courageous.

Du Wenshu's confidant said: "My lord, do you think it is Han's murderer? I heard that on the day the imperial envoy left Yucheng, Han's guards also left Yucheng, whereabouts are unknown." It's bigger than the sky, it's really possible that she did it!

Du Wenshu shook his head and said, "Impossible, Mrs. Han doesn't have that much courage." How could a woman have the courage to kill an imperial envoy. The most important thing is that it is obvious that Yunqing is not clear about this matter, it is impossible for the Han family to send someone to kill the imperial envoy without telling Yunqing.

The confidant said: "My lord, if you try it, you will know. If it is really Han's murderous hand, you can use this to let Yunqing see what kind of woman he married." It is really Han's murderous hand, just Let their husbands and wives centrifuge first. Without Yunqing's support, the Han family is just a poisonous snake without fangs, and it will be easy to deal with it when the time comes.

Du Wenshu shook his head and said: "No need." I believe that the crown prince will definitely not keep the Han family after seeing his secret document. That being the case, why bother to use such an unpopular method.

Yuan Ying saw that Yunqing was about to return to the mansion after taking care of the housework, hesitated for a while, and said to Yunqing: "General, I heard that Master Yang and Yu Zhi, the guards beside Madam, left Yucheng before the imperial envoy left. Is it real?"

Yun Qing frowned, and said: "Just say what you want, what are you doing hesitantly?" The big man always looks awkward, what does he look like.

Yuan Ying said: "General, I heard rumors that the imperial envoy was killed by Master Yang and Yu Zhi. The two of them also got orders from Madam." In fact, he didn't really believe this rumor, but since he heard it, he should Tell Yunqing.

Yun Qing's face was very ugly, and he asked: "Go and find out who is making the rumors. If you find out, I'll arrest them all." These people are so courageous that they even dare to make arrangements to slander Yu Xi.

Yuan Ying was taken aback, and said: "General, if these people are arrested, things will become serious." It feels like the general is making a fuss over a molehill.

Yun Qing was unreasonable at this time, and said: "Do as I say." If you say a few words to him, he doesn't care. But Yuxi, he absolutely does not allow others to slander her.

Yuan Ying felt that he really shouldn't have said so much: "Okay, I'll investigate right away." But after he went out, he didn't arrest people directly, but went to Yu Cong to talk about it.

Not arresting people is because Yuan Ying has concerns: "Yu Cong, if you arrest people now, small things will become big things." Speaking of it, this happened by coincidence, as Master Yang and Yu Zhi left Yucheng . Otherwise, such rumors would not have spread.

Yu Cong thought for a while and said, "Let's take it easy first, I'll go back to the mansion to find out what's going on." It's actually not a big deal, but the general's methods are too rough.

When Yun Qing returned to the mansion, he didn't tell Yu Xi about the rumors outside, but said: "Tomorrow I will let them move the things to the front yard, and I will take care of things in the front yard from now on."

Yuxi handed Zaozao to Yunqing, and said with a smile: "From now on, Zaozao can see you anytime." When Yunqing got busy, he didn't see each other for a month and a half.

Yu Cong, who came back with Yun Qing, told Huo Changqing about the rumors outside in the front yard: "Father, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Huo Changqing did not raise any opinions with Yu Cong, but asked: "Do you think these rumors outside are

Is it true? "Those who spread this rumor must have bad intentions.

Without even thinking about it, Yu Cong said, "It must be a fake? Although Cao De is hateful, Madam wouldn't just kill him like this. Besides, the one who killed Cao De was a horse thief, so what does he have to do with Madam?" It's a matter of eight poles.

After saying this, Yu Cong asked suspiciously: "Father, why do you ask such a question? Could it be that Mrs. Cao Dezhen ordered him to be killed?"

Huo Changqing smiled, and asked back: "What about the real thing, and what about the fake one?"

"Uh..." Yu Cong felt that his adoptive father was seriously ill this time, and he became more nagging. However, he still told the truth: "Killing Cao De can indeed make people happy. It's just that this method is a bit cruel."

Huo Changqing said: "Learn more in the future, and persuade Yunqing to use his brain more when encountering problems, and don't blindly kill."

Yu Cong's jaw almost dropped to the ground, and he lost his voice: "It's really Madam's killer!" This is too strong. My own generals are not so courageous, and my wife is more courageous than his generals.

Huo Changqing said: "The Han family came up with the idea, but killing Cao De is my idea. With the help of the horse thief, we can not only get rid of Cao De, but also avoid suspicion, killing two birds with one stone." This is to recruit the main responsibility to him.

Yu Cong said from the bottom of his heart: "Madam's killing with a borrowed knife is very beautiful." The direction of the wind is not turning so fast!

Huo Changqing said: "The rumors outside must have been deliberately spread by people with malicious intentions. Arresting all these people for interrogation should catch a few fish."

Yu Cong expressed his worries: "I'm afraid that things will go wrong!"

Huo Changqing said: "Now in Yucheng, what else do we need to be afraid of?" These words are quite domineering. However, this is also true. Now in Yucheng, the most powerful person is Yunqing, so there is no need to worry about it.

Yu Cong froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Father is right."

The next morning, after Huo Changqing waited for Yunqing to go out, he asked someone to call Yuxi to the front yard, and told Yuxi what Yu Cong told her yesterday: "If Yunqing asks you, just say yes." I want to kill Cao De, you just came up with an idea." Huo Changqing didn't take it all in because Yun Qing knew him well and knew that even if he wanted to kill Cao De, he would not use such a devious method.

Yuxi was a little surprised, and said: "Herui didn't tell me about this yesterday!" The point is that Yunqing is not unusual at all, otherwise she must have noticed it a long time ago.

After hearing this, Huo Changqing said: "If he didn't tell you, then he doesn't believe the rumors outside. But if he asks about it, you just say that's what I meant."

What Yuxi thinks about is not how to deal with Yunqing, but feels that this is not quite right: "Who spread this thing? Have you found it?"

Huo Changqing nodded and said: "It's been found out, it's the people under Du Wenshu's hands who released the news, probably trying to drive a wedge between you and Yunqing!"

Yuxi heard Du Wenshu's three words, shook her head and said: "It's not like Du Wenshu did such a dirty trick, this matter should be someone else. Uncle Huo, cultivate more meticulous work, Only in this way can the news be timely. Now our news is too late." It's a pity that she doesn't have talents in this field on hand, or she would have started to do this a long time ago.

Huo Changqing thought for a while and said, "I'll discuss this matter with Yunqing first." Such a big matter must not be hidden from Yunqing, and moreover, this matter cannot be hidden even if you want to.

Yu Xi secretly sighed in her heart, Yun Qing was not keen on this matter. Now I can only hope that Huo Changqing can make sense of him.

Huo Changqing asked a question, and said: "Cao De was killed, it is certain that the crown prince will issue an order to suppress the bandits. However, how can the job of suppressing the bandits fall on Yun Qing?" Normally speaking, this job It should have fallen on Ji Xuan.

Yu Xi said: "If Ji Xuan really has the heart, there won't be so many bandits and horse thieves in the Shaanxi-Gansu area." Ji Xuan was able to sit in the position of the Governor of Shaanxi-Gansu, not because of his great ability, but because he married Mrs. Song Jiatai niece. Of course, the Song family doesn't need him to be very capable, as long as he is obedient. If the ability is too great, it is easy to breed ambition.

Huo Changqing actually still has a lot of problems. For example, even if Ji Xuan failed to suppress the bandits, this task may not necessarily fall on Yun Qing. It is very likely that the court sent someone else to suppress the bandits. It's just that Huo Changqing saw that Yuxi was not going to elaborate, so he didn't ask any more questions.

After three days, Tan Ming finally returned to the magistrate's yamen. Seeing Tan Tuo, he said, "Master, I heard that the imperial envoy was killed by a horse thief on the way? Master, is this true?" Tan Ming didn't think of conspiracy and tricks, but felt that the horse thief was too rampant. It's too dangerous to go back to my hometown to pick up my wife and the young master.

Tan Tuo nodded and said, "It's true. He was killed in the territory under the jurisdiction of Lanzhou." The imperial court will definitely be furious when the imperial envoy is killed. No matter how stupid these horse thieves are, they will not be ignorant of such a simple truth. But they still do it knowing that killing the imperial envoy will bring serious troubles, which is worth considering.

Tan Ming said: "Master, why don't you take it easy, it won't be too late to pick up Madam and Young Master after a while when the road is calmer."

Tan Tuo shook his head and said, "There can be no delay. After Cao De is dead, the crown prince will definitely order to send troops. After the spring of next year, the bandits will definitely be suppressed. By then, the road may be more peaceful." Of course, it cannot be ruled out. will be worse.

Tan Ming said: "Master, many people in this state capital are involved with bandits. Is this bandit suppression effective?" Let these people suppress the bandits, it is estimated that it will be a formality again.

Tan Tuo didn't comment on this. Because Xinping City is close to Yucheng, it has always been relatively peaceful. There are no bandits and horse thieves in the territory under his jurisdiction, and he can do nothing in other places: "You take a rest, and you will be on the road tomorrow. When the spring of next year comes, you will bring your wife and the others over." Tan Tuo's hometown is near the capital, probably Only four or five days away.

Tan Ming hurriedly said: "My lord, the guards haven't arrived yet..." Before he finished speaking, he heard Tan Tuo say that he had arrived, and immediately showed surprise on his face, and asked, "Is the man here?"

Tan Tuo nodded and said, "Well, I arrived yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Yun sent a total of four men and one woman here this time, all of whom are good at martial arts. With them here, they should be able to keep Mrs. and her children safe."

Hearing that there were female guards, Tan Ming smiled and said, "Mrs. Yun is really careful." It is much more convenient to have a female guard who can personally protect the wife and the girl. (to be continued)