After working hard all night, it was not until he was convinced that the fire could no longer pose a threat that Sun Tu returned to his home in Chongmingfang with some fatigue.

As soon as she opened the yard gate, she saw Ya'er waiting there with anxiety. When she saw him walking into the door, she immediately shouted: "Third brother, then he rushed over like a titty swallow throwing into the forest." Sun Tu hurriedly hugged her and patted her back with his hand: "Ya'er, what's wrong with you?"

"Brother Third Brother, you haven't come back all night. There is a big fire there. I'm afraid and worried about you..." Ya'er said with a little sob. The little girl was indeed quite frightened that night. At this time, she felt relieved and tears flowed out like a flood that broke the dam, almost enough to wipe out the fire in Changxingfang again.

Sun Tu felt guilty in his heart. Last night, he was only concerned about helping people put out the fire, but actually threw Ya'er behind her, which made her feel wronged. He comforted her softly: "Ya'er is not good for the third brother. I'm just helping people put out the fire. If I had known, I would have sent someone to report you some safety, which would have made you worry."

After hearing Sun Tu's explanation, Ya'er stopped crying a little and still said a little thrust: "Brother Third Brother, did you actually save the fire that had been overnight last night? But where was it hurt? Let me see..." As she said that, she quickly let go of her hand holding Sun Tu, pushed him away, and then looked him up and down carefully.

Sun Tu let him check it generously, and said, "Don't worry, I'm not injured, this fire can't do anything to me."

After confirming that what he said was not false, the little girl breathed a sigh of relief, and then said with concern: "Does the third brother know how many families have burned this fire and how many people have suffered?"

"I don't know about this now, I have to wait for the government to investigate. I only know one thing now..."

"What is it?" Ya'er asked with her big eyes blinking, still with tears in her eyes.

"That's why you should take a rest. Look at your bloodshot eyes, you haven't slept all night. Hurry up and lie down in the room. Forget about your homework today." Sun Tu said, and halfway walked in with Ya'er. Feeling the care from the third brother, Ya'er felt a sense of sweetness, and he obediently took her into his room and went to bed.

After Sun Tu covered her with a quilt and comforted her for a few more words, the little girl finally calmed down completely. Then she felt exhausted and fell asleep. However, Sun Tu did not sleep like she did, but came to the kitchen next to her. After a long time of busyness, she steamed a pot of steamed buns. This was what he prepared for Ya'er, otherwise she would feel hungry when she woke up.

After finishing all this, Sun Tu still did not go back to his room to rest, but washed himself in the yard and went out quietly. He knew very well that Kaifeng Mansion would be very busy today after this big fire. Moreover, the fire was strange, and it was the best entry point for him to interfere in the security of Dongcheng. He didn't want to miss the opportunity.

So after only staying at home for less than an hour, Sun Tu rode his horse to Kaifeng Prefecture again.

At this time, the yamen was busy, and both the officers and the clerks were busy working on their own. When Sun Tu entered the door, he happened to meet Sun Fu and walked out with the document. When he saw him, he said anxiously: "You are here, Sun Dutou, you are here. The judge has been looking for you all the time."

Sun Tu nodded, then took a few steps and hurried to the Tongzong Hall. When he got closer, he heard Xue Yuanpeng's anxious voice: "You two will use my Kaifeng Prefecture post to find Jimin, Tai'an and other fangzhens, so that they must free up their houses to accommodate the more than 400 victims in any case, otherwise they will only ask if there is any trouble."

The two Abs in the hall looked embarrassed, but in the end they still whispered to take the order and retreated. Sun Tu nodded to them, then rushed over, came to the front of the hall and clasped his fists and said, "The lower-ranking official Sun Tu has met Judge Xue Tong."

"Qianli, why did you come so late today?" Xue Yuanpeng frowned unhappily: "You should know that there was a fire in Changxingfang last night. My Kaifeng Mansion has a heavy responsibility."

"Xiaguan knows that Xiaguan actually rushed over last night and helped Zhong Sizheng, who was commanding the fire to put out the fire at the scene, save the fire... Xiaguan had just returned home from the fire scene and only arrived after washing it down." Sun Tu replied in the bottom voice.

Xue Yuanpeng was stunned when he heard this. After checking carefully, he found that Sun Tu's eyes were indeed bloodshot, his face was tired, and there were traces of smoke on his neck. His expression changed: "Is there such a thing? So, you have been saving people for thousands of miles last night?"

"I don't dare to take this as a lie. The official just tried his best."

"That's really hard for you." Xue Yuanpeng was sure that as long as Sun Tu did as he said, it would be considered a credit for Kaifeng Prefecture. But then, his expression became solemn again: "Do you know why this official is in a hurry to find you?"

"But it is related to this fire?" Sun Tu asked guessingly.

"Yes, Changxingfang, which caught fire this time, is located in the east of the city. This is where the previous Japanese officials entrust all the security matters to you. Your responsibility is not small."

Hearing this, Sun Tu sneered in his heart: "You're so embarrassed to throw the pot on me? If you hadn't been dragging things around, I would have taken someone over to do the job, and maybe I would have avoided the fire." But he didn't dare to say this in person, so he could only lower his head and hold his fists: "What the magistrate said is that the officials are indeed responsible."

Satisfied with his attitude, Xue Tong nodded: "But don't worry, the official can always say a few words to you in this matter, and even the prefect will not blame you for this. However, you have to atone for your sins. There will inevitably be many people in the court who are staring at this fire, and you have to find out as soon as possible."

"The magistrate means that the court has handed us over this matter to investigate and deal with it?" Sun Tu realized it and asked hurriedly.

"Yes, this was ordered by a ministry early in the morning. This case is of great importance. You must find out the cause of the fire as soon as possible and give the court an explanation so that the victims can rest in peace." Xue Yuanpeng said seriously: "Although there is no conclusive number yet, it is said that nearly 30 people were buried in the fire last night. As for the burned shops and houses, it is even more incalculable. It has already shaken the government and the government, and I am afraid that even the officials will be alarmed."

When Sun Tu heard this death count, he felt nervous. It would be a major disaster in the future. It would be enough to make many officials accountable and even lose their position? You must know that this fire occurred in Tokyo Bianliang at the foot of the emperor, and its influence was several times higher than that elsewhere.

However, he quickly recovered his calmness and immediately replied with his fist, "Sir, I will do my best to find out the truth of the fire."

"Well, this is your chance. If the truth can be found out, your next job will be easier. I will recommend it to the prefect." After another encouragement from Judge Xue Tong, he waved his hand to signal that Sun Tu could retreat.

But Sun Tu did not leave obediently, but suddenly said: "Prime Minister, I wonder if there is a conclusion about asking the Xiaguan to lead people to directly station in Dongcheng? Now that this is the case, if Xiaguan can still control the place in Dongcheng."

"This..." Xue Yuanpeng didn't expect that he would take the opportunity to re-mentioned this matter. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Then you are allowed to ask for it. But don't cause too much trouble. Tokyo is no better than other places, and I, Kaifeng Prefecture, cannot do anything at will." At this time, it was time to use him, so I could only give him this power for the time being, otherwise he would have to delay this request for a while.

Sun Tu heard the hidden meaning in his words. Obviously, the prefect had already approved this matter, but he didn't know why the judge Xue Tong was stuck here. However, he did not ask, but he just clasped his fists and responded again, and then hurriedly left the hall.

After a while, Sun Tu called Cui Lue Shang, Shen Liang, Lu Fang and other subordinates to the front, and then briefly repeated Xue Yuanpeng's instructions: "Now we have a heavy responsibility, so don't slack off. I will go to Changxingfang with my official later to investigate the relevant fire situation on the spot, and no mistakes must be made."

After experiencing Wang Qi's incident, these subordinates were already much more convinced, and even Lu Fang did not dare to object openly. Everyone responded. After a little preparation, Sun Tu took the twenty subordinates away from Kaifeng Prefecture and headed straight to Changxingfang.
Chapter completed!