: People are more likely to die than others

The prisoners who were being tortured were all taken away by people from the Tingwei Office ordered by Xie Yuan. Ma Shuo had no choice but to leave with him, so after a while, the place quickly became deserted.

Because of the harsh measures adopted by the Imperial Guard just now, there was not even a single person talking on the street now. Everyone looked hasty and frighteningly quiet.

Shen Liuzhen rolled his eyes in disgust and closed the carriage window completely.

Liu Qinbing asked: "How is it? Can I go out now? Where should we go next?"

Shen Liuzhen looked at the void with his eyes seriously, seeming to be thinking about something. After a while, he said seriously:

"We're not going anywhere. We'll just stay at the inn and see what happens next."

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Shen Qingzhi hired an official named Zhang Qing to assist Xie Yuan in handling the case.

It was he who suggested that Xie Yuan first go to the places where people gathered to find out the source of the spread of the song.

Because in such a short period of time, this song could be spread everywhere. It must have changed from one person to a group. It is impossible for it to spread to what it is now just by one person quietly singing it to another person.

After Xie Yuan listened to his suggestion, the first place he came to was the market entrance where crowds of people gathered.

If it wasn't for any other reason, she just rushed to stop this act of whipping people at will.

Before she came, she heard that several people had been killed, which had satisfied His Majesty's request of "killing one to serve as a warning to others." So it would work if she justifiably interfered with this harsh and arbitrary punishment by using the reason for handling the case.

Even if it doesn't work, it's better to save as many people as possible than to watch them beat people to death.

On the road, Xie Yuan was riding in front. Zhang Qing looked at the young general with a straight back in front of him, and finally couldn't help but pulled the reins and stepped forward, walking side by side with Xie Yuan, and glanced not far behind him. Ma Shuo.

Xie Yuan noticed his behavior and asked in a steady voice:

"You have something to say?"

Zhang Qing nodded and persuaded her in a low voice: "General, in fact, you didn't have to argue with Ma Shuo just now. We are ours, why should we steal people from him? You offended him for nothing... After all, the Ma family now has something The queen is your majesty’s pillow.”

Xie Yuan glanced at Zhang Qing. There was scrutiny in Danfeng's eyes, but there was no emotion or anger. He didn't know what she meant.

Zhang Qing's heart pounded when Xie Yuan saw him, and he swallowed nervously.

I heard Xie Yuan look forward and say: "I did it on purpose. Thank you for your words to save the situation. Otherwise, I would have to beat him and the trouble would be even more tense."

After hearing this, Zhang Qing looked at Xie Yuan's profile and felt even more embarrassed because he remembered the story of the ballad.

If the story is true, then it is completely normal for General Xie to want to find an opportunity to beat Ma Shuo.

His reminder was simply a slap on the horse's hooves.

Zhang Qing felt regretful at this time and thought: How could he have forgotten such a thing? It is probably because the young general is too mature and too stable. Just now, he didn't notice that he and Ma Shuo were jealous at all. .

So...you subconsciously ignored this possibility?

Xie Yuan felt Zhang Qing's strange speculative gaze and guessed that he was thinking of some bloody stories in his mind, so she also frowned in embarrassment and said coldly:

"The main purpose of your visit this time is to help me find out who is behind the spread and give an explanation to His Majesty. You don't have to worry about the rest of the worldly affairs. If you have any problems, just blame it on me."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qing quickly said "Yes." He fell one and a half body lengths behind with a guilty look on his face.

After arriving at Tingwei Yamen, Ma Shuo couldn't wait to slip off his horse, walked directly to Xie Yuan, and said in a stiff tone:

"I'm in charge of questioning."

Xie Yuan glanced at him with disdain, his tone was ordinary but cold, and he said quickly:

"I am the leader and you are the deputy. I am a second-grade hussar general, and you are just a captain. It is your turn to obey my arrangements."

Ma Shuo suddenly felt a lump in his chest and couldn't breathe. He gritted his teeth and glared at Xie Yuan and said:

"My father is Duke Ma, and my sister is the current queen! You should think it through before you speak!"

Xie Yuan turned to look at him, with sarcasm in his eyes, and said word by word:

"But you yourself are neither Duke Ma nor the Queen."

"You!" Ma Shuo was so angry that he pointed at Xie Yuan's nose with his finger. Xie Yuan glanced at the tip of his finger with his eyes.

Ma Shuo suddenly remembered the pain of being beaten by Xie Yuan and his ribs were broken. He forced his fingers to move away and then took them back.

Xie Yuan turned his head and glanced at Zhang Qing, who was following him, and asked:

"We've been to the market entrance. Didn't you say there are still a few places where people gather that we can check?"

Zhang Qing said: "Yes, there are teahouses, wine shops, and brothels. However, most of these places have connections between Beijing and China. Moreover, it is a national funeral, and not many are open, so it may be inconvenient to check.

"

Xie Yuan lowered his eyes and said: "It's okay, let Mr. Ma accompany you. His father is the Duke of the country and his sister is the Queen. I think the powerful people in the capital must look at his face. It is possible to open the door and ask a question."

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When Ma Shuo heard this, his eyes turned red with anger and he said:

"Jie, please don't go too far! You actually use me as an errand boy?! Do you believe that I will go to His Majesty to file a complaint against you?!"

Xie Yuan coldly snorted and said, "Whatever. First do the errands assigned to you and don't embarrass your family. Then you can sue me however you like."

After saying that, she ignored Ma Shuo, who was already furious, and said to Zhang Qing: "It's up to you to decide. Ask questions first. It's best not to hurt others and disturb the people."

"Yes." Zhang Qing agreed.

Xie Yuan stepped in.

Ma Shuo angrily tried to follow him in, but Zhang Qing grabbed him and said:

"Mr. Ma, don't follow me. His official position is higher than yours. If you insist on going, aren't you looking for shame?"

Ma Shuo turned around and shook off Zhang Qing's hand, and said angrily: "Who are you? It's up to you?!"

Zhang Qing smiled awkwardly and said nothing, but there was a hint of contempt hidden in his eyes.

He thought to himself: People will die when comparing with others, and goods will be thrown away when comparing goods. Compared with General Xie, this Ma Shuo is such a scumbag that he can't bear to look at him.

Fortunately, although Ma Shuo had a tough talk, he looked at the direction of the door and Xie Yuan's back as he entered, and did not insist on following in.

He roared at Zhang Qing: "Where to go, lead the way!"

Xie Yuan pushed those who had been flogged in the square to the lobby. Some of them were seriously injured, and she directly ordered people to take them down for treatment.

Only a few who were still conscious and able to move were kneeling in the hall.

Xie Yuan held the whip in his hand, walked to the back of the desk and sat down, looked at the silent people, and asked in an easy-going tone:

"Tell me. Where did you all hear that song?"
Chapter completed!