I am Changsheng in Daqin

Chapter 21
The news of Mr. Jiang's murder spread like wildfire.

The county magistrate wants to investigate this matter thoroughly.

After a fire, the scene was in a mess, and the only thing left was the iron ball in Master Jiang's mind...

Heifengzhai believed that Master Jiang's death had nothing to do with them and kept silent on the matter.

Wu Wei holds the status of life and death of both parties. He is not responsible for the so-called fate of life and death.

So he didn't even mention a word about this matter.

None of the six men brought by Mr. Jiang, as well as the four bearers, survived. It can be said that they died without evidence.

As for Li Qing, he appeared as a little beggar.

No one knew him except the groundhog and all of Chiang's party who were killed in the battle.

Marmot is from Heifeng Village, so of course he avoids talking about this matter.

Mr. Jiang's death has become a hot topic in the streets.

In recent days, the happiest people in Xincheng County should be beggars.

The amount of food they have received in the past two days has been several times greater than before.

Lijia Iron Shop is operating normally.

Li Qing was forging iron.

Neighbor Ah San came over and said, "Brother Li Qing, are you still working today? Why don't you go to the tavern to have fun? Such a big happy event, why don't you have to take a three-day holiday!"

Li Qing calmed down and shook his head: "If you don't work, you won't have food. How can you have spare money to drink?"

"My wife's cousin is the magistrate of this county. I heard from him that there is an iron bead inside Mr. Jiang's skull. The iron bead is so delicate and small that it is difficult for non-professional blacksmiths to make it. Brother, can you make it?" Asan asked.

Li Qing said "Ah" and prevaricated: "Brother San, you also said that it is difficult for non-professional blacksmiths to make it, but I don't have that ability."

Ah San smiled dubiously and left.

While Li Qing was forging, he would look up from time to time to scan the streets.

Wu Lao'er's mother was sitting under the wall with two half-grown old women, whispering.

They had rich expressions and were very engaged in chatting.

During the conversation, I don’t know who else has been ruined.

Haitang brought a bowl of hot water to Li Qing and placed it on the chopping board.

"Brother Qing, drink enough water and take a rest."

Before Li Qing had time to speak, Wu Laoer's damn words came -

"Hey, what a handsome girl, Li Qing, you are so lucky! Girl, how can you find someone?"

Haitang didn't say anything, turned around and ran to the backyard.

"Hey, isn't this girl shameful? She ran away without saying a word!"

Now that Mr. Jiang is dead, Haitang no longer has to avoid suspicion and can treat people openly.

Faced with an old woman like Wu Laoer who was annoying, laughable, and inquisitive, Li Qing simply told her everything to prevent her from spreading rumors and causing trouble.

"This is my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, my uncle's niece in Xiaowangzhuang. Since there is no one at home, my aunt sent her here yesterday."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a pity that such a handsome daughter-in-law has a blacksmith!" Wu Laoer said angrily, then turned around and whispered to the old ladies beside her.

Li Qing made a face at Wu Laoer's mother and continued working.

little time.

A group of government officials appeared in front of Li Qing.

Li Qing said inexplicably: "A few of the officials... want to forge iron?"

"Can you make this kind of iron ball?"

The yamen servant showed an iron bead and asked.

Although Li Qing was shocked, his expression did not change. He took the iron bead, looked at it seriously, curled his lips, shook his head and said: "Such exquisite workmanship cannot be removed even after decades of effort. The two officials are looking for it." Me, you really lift me up!"

"If you can't do it, just say you can't do it. There's so much nonsense and it's just a waste of time."

The yamen servant snatched the iron bead back and turned away.

There were also government servants coming in and out of the grocery store across the street.

An old man selling firewood was carrying a load of firewood, hunched over his waist, and sighed: "It's so hard to get into a small county town, but if we get to the county town... ugh!"

Security checks are required to enter and exit the city gate.

It can be seen that the county magistrate attaches great importance to this matter.

At this time, a government servant grabbed Wu Laoer's fucking walking stick and asked sternly: "You three old ladies have been sitting here for a long time. It's really suspicious. Where are you from? Tell me your name."

Wu Laoer's mother is not a fuel-efficient person either. She is a lot older and has a voice higher than that of a government servant——

"I have been sitting here for decades. I know exactly how many hairs your county magistrate Kaba has in his crotch. You ask me where I am from? Go home and ask me."

This yamen official was newly transferred from another county a few days ago and was not familiar with the people of Xincheng County.

Seeing that the two were about to argue, an old government servant stepped forward in time to calm it down.

This funny scene made Li Qing feel ominous.

Obviously, the county magistrate wants to start with Tiezhu and find out the murderer of Mr. Jiang.

However, Black Wind Village gave Li Qing a big order - to make a thousand identical iron beads.

This is no small business.

Once completed, there would be enough money to bribe the officials around the King of Qin in order to find out information about Li Tie.

After much thought, Li Qing decided to seal up the template for making iron beads to avoid being caught.

after dinner.

Li Yuanshi was teaching Haitang how to make shoes, while Li Yue was lying on the bed gnawing on a rabbit leg.

"Haitang, come on, do me a favor."

Li Qing shouted to the east room, turned around and came to the rice vat, moved the rice vat away, lifted the stone slab, and revealed the large wooden box in the cellar.

"Brother Qing, what are you doing?" Haitang came up behind Li Qing.

"Hide this template inside. I'll go down to the cellar later and you can hold the lamp for me."

Before Li Qing finished speaking, he suddenly heard a strange noise outside the house.

Seeing Li Qing's alert look, Haitang asked, "What's wrong?"

"Shh...don't talk."

Li Qing listened carefully, and sure enough, there were scattered footsteps.

"Hide the template first. I'll go out and take a look. You tell Mom and Xiaoyue that no one should come out."

After Li Qing finished explaining, he walked softly and walked into the courtyard.

Just as he walked under the jujube tree, there was another sound of footsteps outside the wall.

From the sound of footsteps, it can be concluded that there are two people.

Soon, the footsteps disappeared.

Then, there was a whispering voice.

Li Qing climbed up the tree trunk and jumped onto the wall.

Under the night, two men in black crouched at the base of the wall, secretly planning something.

After a moment, a man in black suddenly stood up, walked away, and disappeared into the darkness.

The man in black who was left behind leaned against the wall, slipped to the door, and took out a dagger.

Li Qing originally wanted to follow the wall to see what was going on, but some branches were too long and stuck out of the wall, blocking Li Qing's way.

Due to the angle, it was difficult for Li Qing to see what the man in black was doing.

Only the sound of prying stone bricks could be heard.

'Since you are not a good person, I will not let you go! '

Li Qing jumped down the wall, walking as fast as the wind, and instantly came behind the man in black. He grabbed the man in black's wrist with lightning speed, and twisted it with his backhand, and the man in black's arm made a clicking sound.

Bang!

The dagger fell to the ground.

Li Qing grabbed him and covered the man in black's mouth with his other hand like lightning, making him unable to make any sound.

The man in black struggled hard, but was pinned down by Li Qing.

Li Qing dragged the man in black into a narrow alley, and said angrily, "What are you all sneaking around outside my house for?"

The man in black shook his head, as if he had something to say.

Li Qing loosened his hands slightly and allowed the man in black to speak.

The man in black took a deep breath and was about to shout. Li Qing was alert and reacted very quickly. He covered the man in black's mouth again and threatened: "If you dare to scream, I will break your neck. Who sent you?" Are you here? What are you here for?"

In fact, Li Qing had almost guessed the reason for the man in black's visit.

To avoid making things worse, it's best to ask for answers.

Unexpectedly, this man in black is a piece of meat on a hob, and he doesn't eat soft or hard things.

Click!

In anger, Li Qing decisively broke the neck of the man in black.

At this moment, Li Yue's scream suddenly came from the room.

(End of this chapter)