Chapter 574 Suspicion is like a cancer, growing wildly

Chapter 574 Suspicion is like a cancer, growing wildly

Chapter 574 Suspicion is like a cancer, growing wildly
In the office of the Central Military Governor's Office,
Lu Yunyi was frowning, looking at the document in his hand, thinking non-stop in his mind.

After these days of hard work,
He also discovered some of the rationality of Daning's government affairs.

At least, the people outside Daning Pass have shown some willingness to submit and are busy farming.

Even though the yield per mu is less than one stone, they still work very hard.

The document in his hand recorded the instructions given by several officials to the rural people in this place.

Most of the people living in this village are grassland people.

"It seems that even the grassland people

I don’t like the nomadic life that’s always in danger, I still prefer farming.”

While I was thinking, there was a light knock on the door.
Feng Yunfang poked his head in and said softly:

"Sir, General Liu is here."

"Oh?"

Lu Yunyi raised his head, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

Soon, Liu Heiying appeared in the yamen.

His face was somewhat solemn. He came to the table, leaned over and whispered:
"Brother Yun'er, Shi Yaqing went to find Feng Tiemu,

After staying inside for a quarter of an hour,
Take a carriage and leave from the back door of the Marquis of Ji'an Mansion, heading towards the Jubao Gate."

Pursing his lips, Liu Heiying continued:
"From this series of performance, it can be seen that the actions of the business bank are

The mastermind behind this was Feng Tiemu, who had nothing to do with the sugar factory.

Of course, it is also possible that Feng Tiemu took advantage of the situation and dragged others into the water.
But this possibility is very small.”

Lu Yunyi's expression was calm, but his eyes were slightly deeper.
He nodded slightly and then fell into deep thought.

Liu Heiying seemed a little impatient, pacing back and forth in the room with his hands on his hips.
The military boots made a tapping sound as they stepped on the wooden floor.

"What's the matter with this Tiemu? Why does he always go against us?

Could it be that he is relying on his status as a Jinyiwei and thinks we dare not do anything to him?
So you dare to act so recklessly?"

Lu Yunyi sat there quietly with a smile on his face:
"I think he relied on the power of the Marquis of Ji'an Mansion.
We are sure that even if we find out, we will not break off relations with him."

Liu Heiying paced around the room angrily, his small eyes rolling around.
Thoughts popped up in his mind, but he quickly rejected them.

At this time, Lu Yunyi leaned back in his chair and spoke calmly:
"How about this, the people who killed Shi Yaqing will remain the same.
Break his legs and feet, and throw him in front of the Jinyiwei stronghold in the city."

Liu Heiying paused, turned his head suddenly, and showed a little surprise in his eyes:

"Brother Yun'er, won't this alert the enemy?"

“It’s just to alert the enemy.

After the military marquis left the capital, the Jinyiwei were less restrained and should have acted more freely.

But these days, whether it is us or the six ministries,
I didn't realize what the Royal Guards were doing. This can't go on like this.

Or we should disrupt the situation a little.
At least give the Jinyiwei some trouble and make them surface.

As for what Mao Xiang and Feng Tiemu think, let them be, as long as we can put a thorn in their hearts."

Liu Hei Ying understood a little.

The current situation is like a mirror in their eyes.
Because they knew the relationship between Jinyiwei Feng Tiemu and Lu Zhongheng.

But in the eyes of these three parties,

At least half of the network is gray and built solely on trust.

This action now is to make Lu Zhongheng and Mao Xiang confused.
Why did Shi Yashan appear in the Jinyiwei Yamen?

And Feng Tiemu was just a link in the chain of suspicion in this matter.

Liu Heiying's eyes gradually became misty, and he moved closer, looking a little suspicious:

"Brother Yun'er, isn't this a bit too complicated?
Or should we just throw the seal directly at the gate of the Jinyiwei Yamen?"

Lu Yunyi laughed and shook his head slowly:

“This is too direct. It’s better to be mysterious when dealing with these smart people and let them guess for themselves.

The most complicated thing in the world is the human heart, especially at such a critical juncture.

We should do what we should do, and what they think has nothing to do with us.

By then, Mao Xiang would suspect that Feng Tiemu's identity was exposed, and Lu Zhongheng would wonder why he appeared in the Jinyiwei Yamen.
It is enough to get to this point. It doesn’t matter if it is a little worse. The seeds of doubt should always be planted.

Otherwise, the Jinyiwei really thinks we are easy to bully."

Liu Heiying nodded, his expression solemn:

"I understand, Brother Yun'er."

"So should we be more secretive or do it in a high-profile manner?"

"Be more covert, don't use such professional techniques, and let them guess who did it.

Oh, you don't show up.

Stay at home with Hua Jieyu and don't show any clues, or Mao Xiang will definitely ask about it later."

"Yes, I understand, Brother Yun'er, we will start the action in the evening."

Lu Yunyi nodded, with a sharp look in his eyes:
"Ah."

The night was dark and windy, and the summer night was still hot and humid.

There was only a slight breeze to bring some coolness.

Inside the post station, Shi Yashan was lying on a simple bed with his eyes open.

Staring blankly at the somewhat dilapidated roof,
His eyes were always fixed on the spider web in the corner.

Feeling the hardness of the bed board beneath him, he just felt so wronged that he wanted to cry but couldn't.

Yesterday he was still resting on his bed that was worth thousands of taels of silver.

Enjoying the coolness of the ice, he hugged beauties on both sides.

In just one day, it has become what it is today.
He threw the thin and smelly quilt aside. The unpleasant smell and the stuffiness made him sweat profusely, and he felt his body was stuck to the bed.

Shi Yashan had a ferocious expression and empty eyes.

Once you make a mistake, all your wealth and glory will be gone.
This difference made him contemplate suicide several times.

If he were given another chance, Shi Yashan would never do such a thing.

Whenever he thinks about it now, he can still laugh at himself.

Since ancient times, people have not fought with officials.

He is a new noble in the court. How dare I provoke him?
It's a pity that it's too late now.

At this moment, a barely audible voice came from outside the door.
"Squeaky, squeaky" sound, with a regular rhythm.

The hesitation in Shi Yashan's mind disappeared instantly, and was replaced by vigilance.
He sat up suddenly and looked towards the door.

That voice, if he guessed correctly,
It is the sound made by people stepping on the soft floor.
"Who?"

As the sound got closer, it changed from a creaking sound to a clattering sound.
Shi Yashan's heart tightened with every step he took!
My whole body was getting hotter and hotter, and even my head was feeling a little itchy.

His eyes were filled with fear, and he huddled in the corner of the bed.
Looking at the shabby door that has been closed.

He could even vaguely see the outline of a figure in the darkness.

Just standing in front of the door, looking at myself lying on the bed quietly through the thin window paper.

Shi Yashan didn't dare to breathe and hid half of his face in the quilt.

Only his eyes were left, staring at the dilapidated door.

At this moment, his every breath was filled with the sour smell of bedding, but he didn't care.

After an unknown amount of time, the tightly closed door suddenly shook.
There was a creaking sound, a sound of age and disrepair.
Shi Yashan's pupils suddenly contracted and his lips pursed tightly.

The hands hidden in the quilt have already grabbed the fat on the thighs!

"Moving, moving"

He was sure that the door in front of him had just moved.

The next moment, without any sign,

The locked door slowly opened as if blown open by the wind.
The darkness behind the door rushed in without hindrance.

The icy breath made Shi Yashan's hair stand on end, his pupils contracted to the extreme, and his brain went into a daze.

Until a pair of long boots with simple texture walked into the house.

The next morning, when the first ray of light appeared in the east, it cut through the entire sky like a sharp sword.

The darkness quickly faded and light once again enveloped the earth.

The night watchman dragged his tired body back home, ending a day's work.

The heavy gate of Yingtian City slowly opened.

Many merchants and common people who had gathered at the city gate rushed into the city.

The sparsely populated main road of Yingtian City became crowded again.

Wangji Grocery Store near Jubao Gate was also open as usual.
The sleepy guy removed the door panels one by one and slowly opened the door.

The long-lost sunshine hits me.

The guy closed his eyes and shone it on his face.
Instinctively I stepped over the threshold and walked towards the sign outside the door.
This is something he does every day, even with his eyes closed.

But today, after crossing the threshold,
The obstacle under his feet caused him to stumble and fall to the ground.

He was so scared that he suddenly opened his eyes, looked back, and his pupils suddenly contracted!
I saw a slightly thin figure slumped in front of the door in a strange and complicated posture.

Both hands and feet were bent at impossible angles,

Thick blood stains could be seen on the clothes.

"What's wrong? You can't even do this little job properly.

If you fall to your death, I will buy you a coffin for burial!"

Cursing sounds came from inside the grocery store, and the figure of the shopkeeper Wang Tong appeared at the door.

His voice stopped abruptly, and his eyes changed slightly as he looked at the figure lying on the ground at the door.

However, he reacted immediately, called the waiter and scolded:

"What are you still standing there for? Save him and go find a doctor!"

The two dragged the figure into the grocery store.

Wang Tong looked carefully at his neighbors.

I was slightly relieved to find that most of the shops were still closed.
Then he closed the door and did not go to find a doctor.

The sun shines down from the back door of the Marquis of Ji'an Mansion.

The servant opened the door and prepared to serve today's dishes.

But soon, the servants found the carriage parked at the back door.

One person looked at it suspiciously, with a thoughtful look in his eyes. If he remembered correctly,
This carriage just left yesterday, how come it came back so soon?
After hearing the news, Feng Tiemu rushed to the back door of the government office.

The moment I saw the carriage,

He felt as if his brain had been hit by a heavy object and had gone into a state of shutdown, and his thoughts also stopped at that moment.

The calm expression disappeared, and turned into a look of fear.

"Why is the carriage here?"

Soon, Feng Tiemu had two pieces of blood-stained cloth in his hands, with dark blue cloth having dark gold patterns interwoven on it.

The scene of Shi Yashan coming to the mansion yesterday emerged in his mind.

He was wearing clothes made of this kind of cloth.

But a problem that followed troubled Feng Tiemu.

What about people?

The carriage had clearly been sent out of the city.

How can he get back to the mansion through so many obstacles?

Figures flashed through his mind.

These people include military nobles and officials from the Governor's Office.
There are also officials from the Prince's Palace.

But there is no doubt that these people are capable of doing it.

And in the end, the tall and straight figure of Lu Yunyi appeared in his mind.
There was a hint of suspicion in her eyes. Was it him who did it?

Just as Feng Tiemu was lost in thought, a waiter quietly walked up to him and whispered:

"Master, there is news from Miaoyinfang.
The silk you ordered last time has been shipped from Hangzhou, and you can go get it now, Mr. Steward."

When Feng Tiemu heard the news, he felt a sudden tightening in his heart.
Then he nodded calmly:
"I understand. Prepare the horses."

Soon, at the gate of Miaoyinfang,

Feng Tiemu, wearing a light grey robe, walked in with a normal look on his face.

Under the guidance of the waiter, I met the owner of Miaoyinfang.

She was still as elegant and refined as before, wearing a goose yellow dress.

The wrinkles on it fluttered in the wind, adding a touch of elegance.

But at this moment, her expression became much more serious, and she spoke coldly:
"My Lord is very unhappy with what happened this time."

Feng Tiemu's face changed slightly and he bowed slightly.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Mu, for telling me. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

"Do your job well and don't involve Miaoyinfang. This is my hard work."

Mu Jinghe looked at him expressionlessly, her voice cold.

Feng Tiemu forced a smile and went into the secret passage.

Soon he saw Mao Xiang sitting behind the table underground.

He was not alone in the room.

On the wooden stake in the corner, a bloody figure was tied to it.
There were wounds all over his body, and blood was dripping down continuously.

When Feng Temu saw this person, he pursed his lips, took a step forward, and bowed:
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

Mao Xiang's eyes moved away from the document in his hand and looked at the seal.

Pointing to the figure hanging nearby:
"Let's get to know each other."

Feng Temu paused, walked over quickly, and looked up from below.

Sure enough, a familiar face appeared in front of him.

Shi Yashan raised his eyes slightly and saw Feng Tiemu.

He suddenly became excited, his body trembled violently, and his mouth was unclear:
"Save me, my lord. I am loyal to you."

Feng Tiemu pursed his lips, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.
Finally, he calmed down, sighed softly, and turned away.

He stood in front of Mao Xiang and said in a deep voice:
"Reporting to the Lord, this person is Shi Yashan, the owner of Shiqing Sugar Shop.

A few days ago, I was ordered by my subordinates to send people to the three counties of Shangyuan to handle secret matters. "

"Ah"

Mao Xiang's face was calm and he nodded:
"It's good to know, why do you do this."

"Reporting to the Lord, Lu Yunyi obtained the Wanshou Sugar Factory from the palace.

Make these sugar mill merchants feel uneasy,
That's why he found his subordinates, hoping to understand the key.

In exchange...I ordered him to send people to the countryside to take advantage of the situation and cause some trouble for Lu Yunyi."

Feng Temu answered truthfully.

Mao Xiang sat there quietly, his eyes calm, without revealing any emotion at all.

After an unknown amount of time, he spoke softly:
"Why do you do this? The business represents the reputation of the court.

Once all parties are connected, the entire capital area will be

The rebels will have no room for resistance, so why bother to cause trouble? "

Having said this, Mao Xiang sat up straight.

The calm and dead eyes stared straight at Feng Tiemu:
"I now doubt whether you are still loyal to the court."

Feng Tiemu only felt his lips dry and his throat itchy.
He fell to his knees with a thud, his voice sonorous and powerful:

"Your Excellency, I am the steward of the Marquis of Ji'an's Mansion.

The business issue was already bad for the Marquis's Mansion.

The subordinates are dedicated to their duties and have no disloyalty.

What we are doing now is forced by the current situation and we have no choice but to do it. "

"It's just that I don't understand.
Shi Yashan had already been sent out of the capital by my subordinates, so why did you bring him back?
Don't you trust me, sir?"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly froze at this moment.
Feng Tiemu narrowed his eyes, which flashed with a hint of coldness, and lowered his head with his teeth clenched.

Mao Xiang was much calmer. He just looked at him quietly and said softly:
"I didn't arrest the man.

At 11:00 this morning, Shi Yashan's legs and feet were broken.
Appeared at the Jinyiwei stronghold near Jubao Gate."

As soon as these words came out, Feng Tiemu raised his head in astonishment, with a flash of horror in his eyes:
"It wasn't done by adults?"

Mao Xiang spoke calmly:
“You have not reported the affairs of the business to me.

I just heard from the capital that there was a traitor causing chaos, but I didn’t know it was you.”

Feng Tiemu was stunned, and a thick layer of doubt enveloped his entire mind:
"Who did that?"

"I don't know."

Feng Tiemu said tentatively:

"Sir, could it be Lu Yunyi who did it?
The people Shi Yashan sent to the three counties of Shangyuan to do this were killed at their doorsteps. "

Mao Xiang waved his hands in silence, and after a long while he said:
"The technique is too crude, it doesn't look like it."

After he finished speaking, Mao Xiang fell into silence, his eyes still scanning him.

He was hesitating at the moment whether he should continue to trust the person in front of him.

Noticing his gaze,
Feng Tiemu pursed his lips slightly, his heart skipping a beat.
I sensed a vague sense of danger.

After a pause, he spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, this matter was caused by my negligence. Please give me a chance to investigate this matter."

After a long silence, Mao Xiang nodded gently:
"Go, and remember, you are loyal to the court."

Feng Temu's hair stood on end, a trace of cold sweat ran down his forehead, and he bowed quickly:
"Subordinates, please keep this in mind."

(End of this chapter)