Chapter 122 Shengnanhou

That night, Qin Mubai asked Liao Lirong to draw a bet on his confession, and then rushed back to Jishan County overnight. The judicial system of the Tang Dynasty can be regarded as perfect. Except for state and county offices at all levels, Dali Temple and Yushitai, other institutions and individuals cannot set up private court to question cases. But Qin Mubai is a special case. He is a person sent by the emperor, which is the same as Yu Shiqin. When the imperial envoy arrived at the place, the officials at all levels seemed to have seen the emperor in person, and they couldn't plead guilty if they didn't want to be soft.

With a confession and a good look at the witness, Qin Mubai still has some doubts in his heart: even Liao Lirong doesn't know where the account book is, so where will it go? The more mysterious it is, the more it shows its value. Now it seems that the case has actually come to light. With only one imperial order from the emperor, Zhang Tianci, Marquis of Shengnan, and Cheng Songnian, the assassin of Jiangzhou, can be arrested.

But Qin Mubai always vaguely feels that this case is not as simple as it seems. What is the mystery hidden in a mysteriously missing account book? Is this account book already obtained by Cheng Songnian, or does it not exist at all?

On the way back, Qin Mubai still sat in the carriage with Chen Yan, and the others followed him on horseback. Qin Mubai thought about the case by herself, while Chen Yan closed her eyes and didn't say anything. The two of them said almost nothing along the way.

It's almost time to arrive at Jishan County, and it's almost dawn.

"Chen Yan, here we are." Qin Mubai said, "Do you really want to follow me? The barracks are full of men. What an inconvenience.

"Who do you think dares to mess with me?" Chen Yan sneered casually, "Besides, I'm your righteous sister of General Qin. Who dares to provoke me?"

"You are smart. That's all, it's up to you. In fact, I can rest assured with you, so that you don't run to Shengnanhou and others for revenge. Qin Mubai said as he got out of the car.

"I'd like to follow. If you want to bring it, it's inconvenient. Why is there such nonsense?" Chen Yan also got out of the car.

There are more than 5,000 people stationed in the government army of Jiangzhou Prefecture, and the scale is not small. Although it is a temporary military camp, it is also pulled up with a height of ten miles, and the lines are well organized, and the horses and vehicles carrying military assets are flowing endlessly.

When Chen Yan came to such a place for the first time, she couldn't help looking left and right to look a few more. Those big-headed soldiers stayed in the barracks all day and saw that chickens and ducks were almost females. At this time, they suddenly saw an amazing beauty with almost green light in their eyes. If it hadn't been for her closely following Qin Mubai, she would have been swallowed up by a group of men who were so hungry and crazy.

"Man, it's really not a good thing!" Chen Yan whispered and was obviously a little angry.

"Isn't it caused by women?" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Stop talking, the king's tent of the King of Wu has arrived."

A Li flag fluttered high, far taller and more gorgeous than the ordinary military tent. Sitting in the camp, Li Ke was listening to the generals and officials under his command reporting on the recent disaster relief and the people. At this time, the doorman came to report that Qin Mubai had come back and begged to see the King of Wu.

"Oh, Mu Bai is back. Let him in." Li Ke said casually.

Qin Mubai took Chen Yan and walked in together. When everyone saw Chen Yan, they were immediately surprised. One is amazing, and the other is confusing - Qin Mubai disappeared for two days. Why did he suddenly take a woman into the military camp?

"I've seen Your Highness." Qin Mubai saluted and whispered to Chen Yan, "You are still stunned. Come and salute your Highness!"

Chen Yan stared at Qin Mubai in a low voice, took a step forward, raised her sword and saluted him with a fist: "I have seen His Royal Highness the King of Wu."

"Yo, who is this?" Li Ke deliberately asked with a smile.

"I asked for leave yesterday just to pick her up." Qin Mubai said, "This is my righteous sister, Chen Yan. Give it a gift to all of you!"

"Don't dare, don't dare!" Hearing that it was Qin Mubai's "righteous sister", the officials present immediately changed their faces and respected Chen Yan and hurriedly bowed their hands.

"Sister-in-law! ...What a chivalrous and sastic sister-in-law, not bad." Li Ke smiled more and more warmly and waved his hand, "You can retreat first!"

The officials retreated with interest, leaving only three people in the account.

"Mu Bai, you are good!" Li Ke stood up and walked to Chen Yan, walked around her twice, and said with a smile, "After only going out for a day or two, I abducted a sister-in-law and came back. It's developing so fast!"

"Your Highness, you misunderstood!" Qin Mubai shook his head with a wry smile and was about to argue that Chen Yan opened her mouth.

"His Royal Highness the King of Wu is a noble relative of the emperor. Does he not pretend to be a national affairs in his mind, but only some romantic ideas?" Chen Yan sneered and said, "I don't know what 'righteousness' is? I'm his adopter-sister, but I deserve this word!"

Li Ke's expression suddenly stagnated with embarrassment. He coughed dryly and said, "Mu Bai, you girl... sharp lips are sharp, spicy enough!"

"Her sword is probably more powerful than her tongue." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "So, Your Highness can provoke anyone, but don't provoke her. I won't tell you the truth. Let me tell you the truth - this is the widow of Zhu Chengwen, the former magistrate of Jishan County.

"What?" Li Ke was panicked and hurriedly changed his face and bowed to Chen Yan. "It turned out to be my sister-in-law. Xiao Wang is unreasonable, and his words are frivolous and offensive. Please forgive me!"

In fact, with Li Ke's dignity, there is probably no need to be polite to a county magistrate's wife. It's just that the dead are big, and the dead are respected. He paid great attention to etiquette. A prince Li Ke flirted with his widow, and it was not so pleasant to go out.

"Your Highness, you don't have to be so polite." Chen Yan said coldly, "I'm just a rude woman who walks in the world. I don't know the etiquette, and I can't be a big gift from Your Highness."

Qin Mubai curled his lips at Li Ke and said, "The children of the world don't care about trifles. Your Highness will gradually get used to it."

"Cough! ..." Li Ke coughed dryly and changed the topic and said, "What has Mubai gained from this trip?"

"It's acceptable." Qin Mubai showed Liao Lirong's confession to Li Ke and said, "It's just that I don't know where the account book is so far, and even Liao Lirong doesn't know it. Your Highness, do you think there is no such account book at all? Or, Cheng Songnian and others have already smuggled this important evidence, or have it been destroyed?

"It's hard to say..." Li Ke frowned and said, "I just want to be foolproof. In fact, without this book, their crimes are also conclusive and irresistible. It's just that these money allocated by the court, and it is necessary to find out where every penny goes. If such a ledger exists, it is likely to involve many people. If it falls into the hands of the bad people, the harm will be endless. Instead of this, it's better for us to take it down and take the initiative.

"Your Highness is thoughtful and makes sense." Qin Mubai nodded with deep understanding. The important physical evidence of such a huge case, if a person with bad intentions takes it in his hands and knows the secret of it, he can use it to blackmail many people. Who knows how many senior officials and minor officials are involved in this case? Who would have expected that this book of accounts will set off another storm in the future?

Li Ke thought for a moment and said to Chen Yan, "Sister-in-law, what important thing can I give you before your husband dies?"

"Are you trying to ask me if I have hidden this book?" Chen Yan slightly turned her chin up to Qin Mubai. "He has already asked. Don't bother your Highness."

Li Ke looked at Qin Mubai, and Qin Mubai shook his head.

"So now, I hope there is no such account book in the world, or we can find him as soon as possible." Li Ke breathed a sigh of relief and said leisurely.

It seems that he, like Qin Mubai, also has an ominous foreboding about this account book.

A moment later, when the three of them were sitting in the tent drinking tea and resting, the pawn came to report that Jiangzhou Shengnan Marquis was visiting.

"He actually came to the door?" Qin Mubai was a little surprised and said, "It's not a lot of courage."

Chen Yan snorted coldly and clenched the sword in her hand a little.

"Why don't you avoid it?" Qin Mubai said, "I'll send you a military account, and you can rest there."

"I'll send two more eunuchs to serve you." Li Ke said.

"No need. I'm used to being alone. Chen Yan got up and left.

"What a woman with personality." Qin Mubai and Li Ke shook their heads together and smiled.

Marquis Shengnan entered the king's tent and bowed to Li Ke with courtesy. Looking at his appearance, he is only about 30 years old. He is of medium height, but his appearance is neither ugly nor annoying, and his expression is also low-key and modest. After being given a seat by Li Ke, he looked frightened and flattered. Although he knelt down, his body was straight.

"Shengnanhou is really careful." Li Ke said with a smile, "I have been in Jiangzhou for two months. Although it is the first time I see you, I have heard the name of your kindness for a long time. This time, Jiangzhou unfortunately suffered from floods. Your private individuals have donated countless grains, rice and cold clothes, and also called on the squires of Benzhou County to assist the court in disaster relief. The first contribution in Guizhou is in the community! After I return to the court, I will definitely reward you in front of my father!"

"Your Highness praised it!" Zhang Tianci, Marquis of Shengnan, hurriedly bowed his hand to Li Ke and whispered cautiously, "Everything of the little marquis was rewarded by the emperor. Now that Jiangzhou is in disaster, it is the death of the emperor's people. The chicks still know how to give back their kindness. Xiaohou should do such a thing.

"Good. Shengnanhou is indeed a veritable good minister. Li Ke smiled with admiration, "Come on, watch it!"

A eunuch came out with a plate of yellow and white things and presented it to Zhang Tianci's table.

"This... Xiaohou dares not receive rewards." Zhang Tianci smiled, as if he was a little honest and embarrassed. He waved his hand repeatedly and said, "Xiaohou is not short of money to spend. Your Highness, you'd better give this money to those who have worked hard and made great contributions to disaster relief!"

Qin Mubai stood beside Li Ke with a sword. At this time, he couldn't help sneering in his heart: This man is quite good at acting. The trick of deception must have been practiced well for a long time. It seems to be loyal, but in fact it is treacherous. If you don't know him well, it's really easy to be deceived by his appearance!