Beautiful woman

Chapter 9 Episode 9 Ma Sizhi

Although her biological father was an official, Qin Xiangxiang had never met many officials in Kyoto.

On the one hand, she is not favored. If there are any activities for the wives of officials and noble ladies in Kyoto on weekdays, Zhong will only let her children go and not her; on the other hand, her father is a censor, and all the officials in Kyoto usually go around. If she is looking at her father, there will be no chance to see him.

Qin Xiangxiang couldn't help but feel a little confused. Why were the people in Dali Temple looking for her?Could it be her father...ah, no, no, her father will definitely live a long life.

Thinking of her father, Qin Xiangxiang remembered that she beat Yang Dagui last night.

Then Yang Dagui actually had the nerve to sue to Dali Temple... No, even if she beat him, it wouldn't be Dali Temple's turn to take care of it, at most it would be Kaifeng Mansion's turn.Dali Temple will only deal with major and serious cases involving officials of eighth rank or above.

Qin Xiangxiang thought wildly all the way to the flower hall in the outer courtyard where outsiders were entertained.

Hongxiu and Tianxiang followed behind with somewhat troubled expressions.

This time it was Wu Jiayi, a female member of the Zhong family, who came forward.

She looked at Qin Xiangxiang with disdain, turned to the official of Dali Temple and smiled: "My unworthy niece is here."

Three officials came to Dali Temple. One was a handsome man, about thirty years old, and was wearing an eighth-grade official uniform.The other two were wearing the uniforms of Dali Temple government officials, and they looked fierce.

The man in official uniform heard what Wu Jiayi said, his eyes fell on Hongxiu and Tianxiang, and then he was a little confused: "Which one is Mrs. Qin?"

This can't be blamed on official duties, because Qin Xiangxiang is not as tall as Hongxiu and Tianxiang, is not as well dressed, and lacks momentum. He has a confused look on his face, just like a little maid who is worried about her master.

Qin Xiangxiang had no choice but to tell the official: "I am Mrs. Qin, the daughter of Qin's eldest daughter."

An official is an official. Hearing this, he quickly adjusted his gaze: "Madam Qin, this is Ma Sizhi from Dali Temple. I came here today to ask Madam Qin some questions."

In Dali Temple, the Si Zhi and Pingshi of Dali Temple were the first to judge cases, and their grades were all of the eighth rank.

Qin Xiangxiang said calmly and generously: "Ma Sizhi, please."

Ma Sizhi was softer: "Mrs. Qin went to Baoxiang Temple yesterday to burn incense?"

Qin Xiangxiang nodded: "Yesterday was the anniversary of my deceased mother's death. I went to Baoxiang Temple to add oil and money to my late mother's immortal tablet." No way, no way, could it be that she was too heavy-handed last night and killed Yang Dagui? Beaten to death?Impossible, the soles of her shoes don't seem to be that strong, so Yang Dagui isn't that fragile either.

Ma Sizhi's eyes suddenly became sharper: "How long did Mrs. Qin stay at Baoxiang Temple yesterday?"

Qin Xiangxiang answered truthfully: "Yesterday I was about to leave, but suddenly it rained heavily. I didn't have any rain gear, so I stayed in Baoxiang Temple until about midnight. Seeing that it was getting late and the heavy rain was still heavy, I was kindly invited by a guest in the temple to lend me a hand. I took my bamboo hat and coir raincoat, but the rain stopped before I left Baoxiang Temple. I turned back to Baoxiang Temple and returned my bamboo hat and coir raincoat to Zhike. It was at this time that I met Jia Yan. The long-term follower Yang Dagui..."

When she was about to get to the key point, Ma Sizhi observed her expression carefully and nodded slightly.It seems that Mrs. Qin is not the murderer.

Qin Xiangxiang continued: "Then Yang Dagui was probably meeting with his wife, and he was bumped into by my concubine, and he tried to cover me up to death. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to be blessed by my late mother and the Buddha. He struggled to break free and escaped from Baoxiang Temple..."

Ma Sizhi was stunned: "Mrs. Qin, wait a minute." There is actually a case within the case?

Qin Xiangxiang shut up obediently.She seemed to talk too much.

Ma Sizhi turned to the two officials and asked, "Is there anyone else at the scene of the crime?"

The official shook his head: "No."

Qin Xiangxiang was stunned: "Ma Sizhi, what happened?"

Her expression was quite innocent, and she looked malnourished. Ma Si immediately thought that Mrs. Qin was not having an easy time in the Qin family.

In the Sheng Kingdom, with a family like Qin Guanlan's, the legitimate daughter did not have a servant to accompany her on the anniversary of her late mother's death, not even rain gear.Thanks to Qin Guanlan, he was still impeaching this and that all day long. How could he not care about his own affairs?
Wait... Mrs. Qin just said that Yang Dagui, Qin Guanlan's long-term attendant, appeared in Baoxiang Temple for no reason, and Li Zhuang happened to die in Baoxiang Temple...

It couldn't be that Qin Guanlan was angry with Li Zhuang, so he asked Yang Dagui to kill Li Zhuang!

Ma Sizhi was so excited thinking about it that he forgot to answer Qin Xiangxiang's words.

Qin Xiangxiang was extremely worried: "Could it be that Yang Dagui died when I pushed him?"

No, Qin Guanlan has always been rigorous in impeaching others. He sent his chief attendant to kill Li Zhuang, but his daughter happened to catch him. The chief attendant also wanted to kill Mrs. Qin. This is not in line with human nature.What's more, when they examined Li Zhuang's body, they said that Li Zhuang had many black and blue marks on his body. He was obviously beaten wildly first and then killed with a knife.

Although Ma Sizhi had only met Qin Guanlan a few times, there were endless legends about Qin Guanlan. He deeply felt that Qin Guanlan was extremely passionate about impeachment. Even if he wanted to destroy his opponent, he would use impeachment instead of murder. Such a simple and crude method.

Ma Sizhi finally came back from his fugue: "Mrs. Qin, have you ever heard of Li Yushi of Li Zhuang?"

Qin Xiangxiang nodded.Of course she had heard of Li Zhuang.Along with his father, Li Yushi of Li Zhuang was one of the two most hated people by the officials of the Sheng Kingdom.Well, the other one is her dad.

Ma Sizhi said: "When Li Yushi was discovered by Zhike from Baoxiang Temple last night, he had already lost his breath."

Qin Xiangxiang was stunned.Li Yushi is actually dead?

She looked excited: "That Jia Yan, will he be in danger?"

She looked like a filial and good daughter.

Ma Sizhi shook his head: "Madam Qin, I'm sorry that I can't say anything about matters other than the murder."

Qin Xiangxiang said quickly: "The eldest son of that strict family is Yang Dagui..."

Ma Sizhi looked solemn: "If Yang Dagui is related to the murder case, I will never spare mercy." The implication is that if Yang Dagui was ordered by Qin Guanlan, Qin Guanlan would not be able to escape.

He bowed his hands and said goodbye.

As soon as Ma Sizhi and his party left, Wu Jiayi immediately jumped out angrily: "What were you talking nonsense about just now? Do you know what kind of situation your words will put your father into?"

She spoke too quickly, and her saliva splashed all over the floor.

Qin Xiangxiang took two steps back to avoid being hit by the spit.

She said: "Why didn't you say anything when the official was here just now? Or are you feeling guilty and afraid that I would sue the official for abusing me in my home?"

"You!" Wu Jiayi really didn't expect this, and immediately felt guilty.

Qin Xiangxiang said: "From now on, the monthly rations will be delivered to my small courtyard on time. I will never go to the government to sue you for occupying the magpie's nest and withholding my dowry."

"My sister, the Zhong family, moved into the Qin family to take care of the house because of my sister's entrustment. My sister is the head mother of the Qin family, and it's not your turn to act like a little girl." Wu Jiayi's mind is still clear. .

Qin Xiangxiang snorted and looked at Wu Jiayi with disdain: "Then you try again?"

She dropped this sentence and walked away with Hongxiu and Tianxiang.

Wu Jiayi was so angry that she jumped up and down again.

Mrs. Wang grabbed Wu Jiayi: Madam, please don't be angry, I already have a good candidate in mind. "

Wu Jiayi didn't react for a moment: "What?"

Mrs. Wang said to the slave outside: "The old servant Ma Sizhi just now is not talented, but I happen to know him fairly well. He is the most suitable choice for the eldest lady's husband."

Apart from anything else, Ma Sizhi was good-looking and an official. Although he was a very low-level official, he was still an official. With those little hooves, Wu Jiayi was really unwilling: "Mother Wang..."

Mrs. Wang had already expected what she was going to say: "Madam, please listen to the old slave. Although Ma Sizhi is an official, his family is impoverished. The most important thing is that the two wives he married before died of illness. , leaving behind two sick children." Coincidentally, Mrs. Wang happened to meet Ma Sizhi when she accompanied Mr. Zhong out, and happened to hear about Ma Sizhi's family affairs.

Wu Jiayi's eyes suddenly lit up.Unexpectedly, Ma Sizhi looked glamorous on the outside, but was so bad on the inside.

In fact, she didn't care at all whether Qin Guanlan could be rehabilitated or whether Zhong could return to Kyoto.It would be better not to come back. From now on, this spacious house of the Qin family will be hers!
With such an idea, how could she care about whether Qin Xiangxiang could bring any benefits to the Qin family?

"But it depends on Mother Wang's arrangement." Wu Jiayi smiled and narrowed her eyes.

(End of this chapter)