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Chapter 179 Unbearable Questions

Huo Rong didn't answer right away.

Back then, the emperor said that the evidence of the Qian family's crimes was solid, and Yang Ji didn't want to protect the Qian family. At that time, there was only a dead end waiting for the Qian family.

He hit a wall on the emperor's side, so he avoided the palace and took Tong Qi to Tongzhou, so it was possible for the emperor to intercept him as an ordinary person without knowing how he would act.

But after he returned to Huo's house, the stage of healing was very calm. Not only did the emperor not write a letter about this matter, Huo Mingzhai did not mention the emperor either.

And if those people were sent by the emperor without knowing that he would make a move, at least when he went to the letter palace to ask him to investigate thoroughly afterwards, the emperor would have no reason to hide it.

It can be said that from the beginning to the end, apart from reprimanding him for acting without authorization, the emperor did not have a word to make people suspect that he was the murderer behind the scenes.

And Changying also talked about the other party's interrogation of her, so his identity should not have been revealed throughout the whole incident.

So, if it was neither the emperor nor Yang Ji, who would the murderer be?

"I don't know either." He said, "I don't have a clue right now."

After finishing speaking, he stood up: "You take a break first, I'll go to Shaoqing's place to have a look. They arrested a few, and we'll see if there are any clues."

Changying only felt that he was too silent on this matter, but she couldn't figure out what he was thinking, so she said, "Help me ask Third Master Song."

Song Yu couldn't intervene in the murderer's affairs. After hearing that Changying had woken up, he went back to the room and prepared to sort out the information of the past few days.

Huo Rong knocked on his door and said that Changying wanted to see him, so he immediately got up and went to the opposite side.

The people Shaoqing captured were locked up in the firewood room. Huo Rong was just about to go there, but Zhou Liang had already come to invite him.

Both Ling Yuan and Feng Shaoqing were present, and there were three people tied up in the room, all injured, their eyes were like eagles looking at Ling Yuan's hands, but they clenched their teeth tightly.

"What did you find?"

After predicting with Ling Yuan and Chang Ying that the origin of the killer is related to the events of the year, he no longer has any hope of uncovering the real murderer behind them.

Since the other party has made such a careful arrangement before acting, it is impossible to leave clues for people to follow. It is not bad to make some inconspicuous discoveries.

Ling Yuan walked out holding his sword: "Nothing was found. Even the texture of the clothes is very common. They don't say a word, and they can't hear the accent. There are no marks on their bodies, and they still have poison hidden in their mouths. They will risk their lives at any time." possible."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at him again with fixed eyebrows. He always felt that the third-rank military general of ordinary background in front of him would inadvertently show an undue momentum recently.

And this momentum is caused by his self-confidence and confidence, is it his illusion?

He remembered again that it had been less than half a month since he told Changying that he would transfer her back to Beijing. Normally, Huo Rong should have reacted, but he hadn't seen a trace of anxiety in him so far. What's the reason?

Thinking about Liang Feng who was casual but polite in front of Huo Rong before, doubts gradually formed in his heart.

With Huo Rong's outgoing personality, he may have many friends, but the Liang family...

Song Yu was full of apologies to Changying. Changying knew how he was feeling, and after telling him about his injury, he deliberately went straight to the topic without exchanging pleasantries.

"Third Master, have you gained anything in the past few days?"

Song Yudao: "To tell you the truth, the general, I have been in Huzhou for so long, and I usually hear the rumors of sea troubles without pain or itching. This trip is finally seeing is believing."

Changying nodded: "I have gained a lot this time. In fact, I have also heard that Song Xueshi is trying his best to admonish the revival of shipping in the court. I think this is a good thing.

"Based on the current government situation, the opening of sea transport can get rid of the predicament of monopolizing water transport, but after thinking about it, I feel that this matter cannot be taken for granted.

"At present, Japanese pirates are rampant, and the people on the coast are being harassed. Naturally, there are some reasons for the forbidden sea. But it is a pity that the imperial court has no time to take care of this side.

"Under such circumstances, rushing to the sea will lead to even greater disasters.

"I thought that the matter of shipping can be considered, but it is not appropriate to choose the present moment. I wonder what the third master thinks?"

Song Yu never thought so?And isn't the purpose of Shen Changying taking him on this trip just to make him think so?

But Song Cheng is his uncle and the leader of the current family, no matter how touched he is, he can only write letters to persuade him after he goes back, and it is impossible to make a clear statement right now.

Therefore, he could only nod his head: "The general's foresight is admirable."

Chang Ying continued: "Everyone knows that the Gu family has been in charge of water transportation for many years, and the Marquis of Dongping must know more about the sea trouble than you and I.

"Things have happened for so long, but the Gu family has not used the sea disease to oppose Song Xueshi, which is puzzling. As long as these things are put on the table, it is impossible for Song Xueshi's proposal to be supported.

"So I was thinking, if the Gu family makes a fuss about the Japanese pirates again when Xueshi Song is deeply involved, then Xueshi Song and even the Song family will be caught off guard."

Song Cheng's bones are tough, the Gu family will not tame him, and for those who are not tamed, they can only concentrate on hitting him seven inches.

After all, the Gu family really did this in the previous life, which made Song Cheng, who had been in the officialdom for decades, only to end sadly.

Song Yu was usually quite calm, but at this moment he was stunned when he heard the words.

If the previous words are still empty words, then at this point, he can no longer be indifferent.

In any case, it is definitely a fact that the Gu family knows about the situation in the sea, and it is also a fact that they have not been able to use this to stop Song Yi so far...

He subconsciously reached out and picked up the tureen in his hand.

Changying knew that the heat was enough, so she said again: "I heard that next month will be the old lady's birthday, I wonder if Bachelor Song has any plans to return to his hometown to celebrate the old lady's birthday?

"Scholar Song has not returned to his hometown for many years, and the journey is easy this season. If he can come back for a walk, he can not only meet with his wife, but also show filial piety to the old lady. It is also a good thing."

Song Yu focused again.

It is true that only Song Tong can decide on the matter of shipping, but if he writes to Song Tong, a few words may not be able to dissuade him.

Shen Changying's words were clearly suggesting that Song Yao should go back to Huhang to have a look at it. This was giving him an idea and giving him an idea, so that Song Yan could make up his own mind and weigh the importance!

Thinking of this, he couldn't hide it any more, and said with emotion: "What the general said makes me think so. But I would like to ask, who is the general and Lord Hou?"

She is not related to the Song family, even if they are friends, it is still Song Jun who takes the initiative to get close to her. As a serving general, it is impossible for her to have any obvious plans for the Song family.

So why did she put so much effort into this matter?Could it be that she had other connections with the Song family?

Thinking of Ling Yuan's nervousness towards her earlier, he couldn't help asking.

Changying didn't expect him to ask him suddenly, and she, who was about to drink the medicine, also stopped.

(End of this chapter)