Chapter 107 Peach Blossom Festival

Release him?

Qu Jie put down his teacup, and the sadness on his face turned into a cold expression: "You are joking, my Lord. How can a murder case be solved so quickly?"

"Then you're going to keep them locked up?" Chu Anlan's face turned cold.

Qu Jie looked at him and said, "The Western Wei law states that if a prince breaks the law, he should be punished the same as a commoner. I am just doing my job impartially.

I also believe that the prince, the crown prince and the young masters were not the murderers of Xuan'er. However, the people saw it. Last night on the lake, so many people saw with their own eyes that several young masters had a dispute with Xuan'er and almost came to blows.

Unfortunately, Xuan'er's body was fished out of the lake this morning. I arrested the prince, the crown prince, and several other young masters. Although I was investigating them, I was also protecting them. As an official of the Western Wei Dynasty, at this time, I should uphold the laws of the Western Wei Dynasty, let the people see the fairness and justice of the court, and appease the people. "

His words were flawless.

Even Ye Chenting fell silent.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was exceptionally quiet.

Despite several courtyards and walls, the area outside the county government office was quite lively.

Some people who were usually well taken care of by Ling Xuan gathered together and clamored outside the county government office, demanding that the county magistrate avenge Ling Xuan.

Listening to the noises outside, Qu Jie looked sad.

"Lord Qu." Ye Wanqing said in a calm voice.

Qu Jie asked her, "What do you want, Princess?"

Even Chu Anlan and Ye Chenting looked at her.

Ye Wanqing's expression was obscured by the long veil: "Excuse me, Sir Qu, has the coroner examined Master Ling Xuan's body?"

Qu Jie was obviously stunned for a moment: "Of course."

Ye Wanqing continued to ask: "What did the coroner say?"

Qu Jie replied, "Xuan'er was hosting a banquet in a pleasure boat on the lake. He drank a lot of wine last night and was pushed into the water while drunk and drowned."

"Who did Master Ling invite to the banquet? Where did he fall into the water? And where was he salvaged?" Ye Wanqing asked, "Did he drown or was he thrown into the lake after his death?"

For the first time, Qu Jie looked directly at the princess who had not said a word since she entered the room.

Although there was a gauze curtain between them, Qu Jie felt that the princess' eyes were cold when she looked at him.

Qu Jie took a deep breath and said, "Does the princess think that a coroner with ten years of experience can't even tell how the deceased died?"

These words make people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Ye Wanqing stared at Qu Jie for a moment. "Mr. Ling is a candidate for the imperial examination this spring. He only needs to pass the palace examination to become an official of the Western Wei. His murder case should be reported to Jindu and let the court send someone to investigate. Mr. Qu suppressed the case and detained the prince, the crown prince and the young masters. If the news gets to the emperor's ears, it will not be a good thing."

Qu Jie was stunned.

Ye Wanqing turned to Ye Chenting: "What do you think, brother?"

Ye Chenting glanced at his sister with a little surprise: "That's right."

Ye Wanqing looked at Qu Jie again: "It will take several days for the memorials from local officials to be delivered to the emperor. Lord Qu is eager for revenge, so he can't wait that long. Why not let my second brother send a message back to the capital?"

Before the court sends someone, Sir Qu will take care of Chen Xi and the others. The young masters are very delicate, Sir Qu, thank you for your hard work. "

Qu Jie tightened his fingers one by one: "It's my duty."

……

Inn.

As soon as he returned to the room, Chu Anlan couldn't sit still: "That Qu Jie, it's obvious at first glance that he's not a good person."

Ye Chenxi glanced at the figure flashing in the corridor of the inn and said, "Lord Qu has lost his relatives, so it is inevitable that he will lose his composure in what he says and does. We should understand him. I believe that as a county magistrate, he will not wrongly accuse a good person, nor will he let the bad person go."

As he said this, he winked.

Ye Wanqing and Chu Anlan looked back together.

I saw that the figure in the corridor seemed to stop there.

Chu Anlan raised his eyebrows and mouthed silently, "Qu Jie's people?"

Ye Chenting nodded.

Chu Anlan was so angry that he laughed.

Seeing this, Ye Wanqing poured tea for the two of them: "Chenxi and the others are still in prison, second brother, please write the letter as soon as possible and send it back to Jindu today." Ye Chenting nodded: "Okay."

He wrote two letters, put one away, and took the other to open the door.

The person was no longer at the door.

Ye Chenting called a guard and said, "You must send this letter back to the capital as fast as you can and hand it to my father in person. Pick a horse that can run a thousand miles a day and arrive in the capital before tomorrow morning."

The guard took the envelope and said, "I obey your orders."

Ye Chenting closed the door only after everyone left.

Chu Anlan asked: "Can the letter sent by the guards be delivered to the capital tomorrow?"

"No." Ye Chenting replied.

cannot?

Chu Anlan suddenly realized: "You also wrote a letter, you want to lure the tiger away from the mountain, right?"

Ye Chenting held his forehead: "No."

"What is that?" Chu Anlan looked confused.

Ye Chenting's mouth twitched: "Qing'er, you go and tell him."

Ye Wanqing couldn't help laughing: "Second brother's method is not called luring the tiger away from the mountain, it should be called making a feint to the east and attacking in the west."

Chu Anlan coughed and said, "What I want to say is to make a feint to the east and attack in the west! So, what should we do now? What do you need me to do?"

Ye Chenting said: "Today is the Peach Blossom Festival. You can go shopping with Qing'er and pick more peach blossoms to make wine."

"Is that it?" Chu Anlan asked.

Ye Chenting nodded: "I will handle other matters. I will also take care of Chenxi and the others, so you don't have to worry."

"Okay." Chu Anlan pursed his lips.

Ye Wanqing looked at Ye Chenting and said, "Thank you for your hard work, second brother."

Ye Chenting said in a gentle tone: "I'll take care of everything, don't worry. It's rare for you to go out, so have some fun. Anlan, take good care of Qing'er."

"nature."

The two of them went out together.

It was lunch time, the streets were bustling with people, the restaurants were packed, and even the wonton shop was full of customers.

On the streets, people selling peach blossoms can be seen everywhere.

The wind is filled with the scent of flowers.

Chu Anlan walked beside Ye Wanqing, looking like a peacock with its feathers spread out, looking proud and ostentatious.

When passing by Chang'an Street, he bought two apricot blossoms from the flower seller, one for Ye Wanqing and one for himself.

As you walk, pink and white petals fall like rain, floating down on the bluestone, which is very beautiful.

Looking at Chu Anlan bathing in the spring light, Ye Wanqing remembered a poem: Outing in spring, with apricot blossoms blowing all over the head, who is the young man on the road, so handsome?

Chu Anlan turned around and saw Ye Wanqing looking at him gently with a smile on her lips.

He turned the peach branch in his hand: "Are you looking at me? Am I pretty?"

Ye Wanqing nodded: "Lang Yan is unique, there is no other like him in the world."

Chu Anlan bared his teeth.

Using the wide sleeves to cover his face, he put his hand under Ye Wanqing's sleeves and gently held her hand: "If you are pretty, look at me more now. When I am old and not pretty anymore, you can recall my youth more often and dislike me less."

The dry and hot palm tightly wrapped around Ye Wanqing's hand.

Ye Wanqing raised her eyes and smiled: "Sir, do you really believe that I chose to discuss marriage with you because I was attracted by your face?"

"Could it be that they were lying to me?" Chu Anlan tightened his fingers.

Ye Wanqing stared at him: "They didn't lie to you, my Lord. What I like is your stunning beauty."

Chu Anlan said a little frustratedly: "It's been so long since our engagement ceremony, and the only thing I can make you like is my face..."

Aren’t you unhappy?
(End of this chapter)