Chapter 226 The Biggest Suspect

"Miss." Everyone saluted Zhou Xinran.

"It's free of courtesy." Zhou Xinran, who just came back from Shaanxi with his mother yesterday, looked a little tired. Fortunately, Grandpa Hu Yong was just caught in the wind and cold, and it was fine. After a hard journey, I wanted to come back and have a good rest, but I didn't expect to hear that there was a thief in Zhou's mansion in the middle of the night, and now I'm looking for an injured person. Somehow, the first thing that came to Zhou Xinran's mind was actually Qin Manxiu's three words.

"Dare to ask Miss, who are you referring to just now?"

"Have you forgotten that there is still a slave in the Zhou family, and a debtor came a few days ago?"

"Miss is talking about the two people living in the stable?"

"Exact!"

"Let's go to the stable!"

With Zhou Xinran's reminder, Yao Tian seemed to see the hope of the thief again. But God knows how contradictory Shen Yuncheng's heart is now. On the one hand, it is his benefactor, the Zhou family, and on the other hand, his mother said that he owes the Qin family. What should he do? For a while, there was some dilemma.

When everyone arrived at the stable, they saw the scene that Uncle Wang was beating the man Xiu on the ground with the whip in his hand, and the blood-stained clothes on his body were even more miserable at this time. At the same time, the beans to be ground next to him were sprinkled on the ground, and Ye Ziqi was honestly holding the beans and putting them back in the bag. When he saw everyone coming, Ye Ziqi unconsciously stopped the work in his hand, and his eyes were fixed on Zhou Xinran. The woman was still a very beautiful woman!

" Stop it!" What Yao Tianping is most unfavorable is to rely on the strong to bully the weak, even the lowest slave with the word "slave" exposed on his neck!

"What's going on?" Zhou Xinran was in a good mood when he saw that Manxiu was beaten, so he asked slowly. As soon as he saw the lady's question, Uncle Wang also put away his long whip and replied politely, "Miss Hui, this bitch let him grind his face. He actually spilled all the beans. Shouldn't he be beaten?"

"Because of this, make him look like this?" Yao Tian asked in disbelief.

"Vice General Yao, he is a slave!" Uncle Wang bit the last word "slave" very heavily, as if to remind Yao Tian that he could not be treated like people.

I was going to find the injured person, but the one in front of me is the absolute injured person. The slave's body on the ground was a little curled up because of pain, and the hair on his head was extremely messy, even covering his appearance. However, he could faintly see blood stains on his face. At this time, the chains on his feet were tied to the stone mill next to him, so that he could not escape the beating of the whip. A few gasps that can be heard occasionally can prove that this person is still alive. As for the wound, the teeth and claws were opened all over, and there was no way to verify the small wound left by the dart.

Yao Tian has also heard about this slave. However, he still lay in ** to recover from his injuries in the days when he came, so he didn't know much about it. He just heard that he was originally a slave in Miss Xinyuan, but later escaped, and now he has been arrested.

This is a private matter of the Zhou family, and Yao Tian has no right to ask. However, he was seriously injured and could not go out with the army. The task left behind was to protect the safety of Mrs. Zhou and Miss Zhou. He was duty-bound when someone invaded the main courtyard of the Zhou family at night.

Does this slave have a chance to sneak into General Zhou's main courtyard? If it's him, what's the purpose?

I have to say that the injury of the slave on the ground did arouse Yao Tian's suspicion. Perhaps, only in this way can we avoid the verification of dart wounds by others. However, if this is the case, how much patience does this person have to exchange such a huge price for a short period of peace? And behind this forbearance, how many blood and tears are supporting him? How much blood and tears do you need to make up for this forbearance?

Yao Tian was not sure that the slave was the one who was injured by the poison darts. But I don't know why I couldn't help focusing my eyes on the slave. Perhaps because I searched the whole Zhou mansion and didn't find the person I was looking for, I was unwilling to suppress the hope of finding the sinner on this injured person. Are you too selfish? He is just a slave and a poor man! When the slave first came, didn't he hear that he had been hanged for three days and nights? Wasn't there no one to help him at that time? Why is the slave's beating so dazzling in his own eyes today? Is it because you can't bear it, or sympathize with your own eyes, or despise it?

Yao Tian somehow suddenly remembered Chen Tao in the military camp on Qinfeng Road, Shaanxi two years ago. Perhaps Chen Tao is more similar to the slave in front of him, Yao Tian thought.

At this time, Uncle Wang has untied the chains tied to the stone mill, and the slaves on the ground have also done their best to get up and kneel on the ground. The long messy hair still covered his face, and the wounds all over his body seemed to crack more rampantly after the kneeling up. The slave's body trembled, and obviously, he still knew the pain.

Yao Tian once again noticed the chains on the slave's hands and feet, which were obviously well locked. It is reported that the thief who stole was dressed in black and extremely vigorous. With this chain, I'm afraid it's impossible to achieve the degree of "body shape", unless the chain is removed...

"Where did you say the thief was injured last night?" Zhou Xinran interrupted Yao Tian's speculation.

"Miss Hui, the thief was hit by Mr.'s poison dart and escaped with his right arm. The wound by the poison dart should be on the right arm. A soldier truthfully said.

"Uncle Wang, go and have a look at his right arm!"

Uncle Wang got the order and pulled off the right sleeve of Manxiu, which was glued to the flesh and blood, making Manxiu frown and bite his lower lip fiercely.

With such force, the slave didn't shout out, and Yao Tian couldn't help but be stunned. The kneeling man in front of him reminded him of Chen Tao, the stubborn soldier two years ago...

"Miss Hui, this arm..."

Uncle Wang didn't know how to get back. When his leather whip was hit on his cultivation, he used his right arm to block it. Now, his arm has long been completely different. It's really difficult to find a dart wound.

"Are you responsible for taking care of him?" Yao Tian also saw Uncle Wang's dilemma and knew that no matter how much he was forced to investigate, he simply changed the topic and asked.

"Yes, what the lady ordered should naturally be done."

"He has been here since last night?"

"Of course. His hands and feet are locked. Where can he go?

"I asked, have you been looking at him and he has never left here?"

"Is it you who broke into the general's yard last night?" Originally, Yao Tian was asking Uncle Wang's words, but Uncle Wang turned his words and pointed to Man Xiu, and the long whip in his hand stretched out again, and Man Xiu couldn't help trembling.

"I'm asking you!"

"Isn't the deputy general suspect that he is the thief? Why don't you force him to come more directly? Or, where does the deputy general not like my Uncle Wang and want to find an excuse to rectify me? However, when it comes to my ugly words, I followed the general when I was ten years old. I have been loyal for decades, without credit and hard work. Don't think that if you go to war with the general several times, you can do whatever you want and cover the sky with your own hands!"

Yao Tian knew that Uncle Wang misunderstood him. He just wanted to ask about the situation. If not, of course, it would be the best. If so, he could not give the thief a chance to escape. After all, the slave was seriously injured, and it was only possible to find evidence from other places. However, the few words Yao Tian asked Uncle Wang were actually thought by Uncle Wang that he was suppressing him, which was very uncooperative.

"Uncle Wang misunderstood. I'm just talking about the matter, and there is no intention to embarrass Uncle Wang. Since Uncle Wang agrees, I will ask the slave directly.

"The villain obeys the lady's order. As long as the young lady allows, the deputy general is at your convenience!" Uncle Wang also seemed to feel that Yao Tian was not malicious, so he no longer pestered him.

Yao Tian originally brought Zhou Xinran to the stable together, so naturally there is no reason to disallow it. Moreover, it's hard to say whether Zhou Xinran wants to take this opportunity to rectify this slave again. Otherwise, why did she take the initiative to mention these two people?

"Okay, let me ask you, where were you from last night to this morning?"

"Here." Man Xiu's voice was very hoarse. I don't know whether he was beaten too much or deliberately.

"I haven't left for a moment? Who can prove it?"

"He." Man Xiu raised his hand and pointed to Ye Ziqi.

Zhou Xinran said that there are still two people who have not investigated. However, because Ye Ziqi didn't look like he was injured at all, he just focused on his slimming.

However, Ye Ziqi's black clothes...

Yao Tian couldn't help frowning.

"Come here."

Ye Ziqi, who had been staring at Zhou Xinran, also felt Zhou Xinran's fierce eyes at this time, and Yao Tian's commanding tone made Ye Ziqi feel uncomfortable all over. I'm really under the eaves and have to bow my head. Ye Ziqi has never received such treatment before, but since he was kicked out of the Ye family, with the lack of money, the so-called friends and brothers have alienated him one by one, followed by all kinds of rude reprimand and disgust. Speaking of which, Yao Tian's commanding expression just now is already kind.

Ye Ziyi walked to Yao Tian. Yao Tian didn't say anything and grabbed his right arm, which really shocked Ye Ziqi.

The sleeves of the right arm are complete, and there is no trace of scratches. After opening it, it is the same. Ye Ziqi's yellow skin is also intact. It's not him, the person who broke into the main courtyard of Zhou Mansion at night.

Yao Tian let go of Ye Ziqi and asked, "Last night, have you been with him?"

"Well, I'll sleep there. He's here, not far away."

"He hasn't left here for a moment?"

"This question... sleep, is there anyone with your eyes open? All I can say is that he was here when I slept last night. I was also woken up by the sound of his shower this morning, and I'm still sleepy.

Ye Ziqi didn't forget the scene when he was woken up by the sound of water this morning. "Do you think you can't learn from Ye Zi's cheap? I have to learn from him to take a shower in the morning. It's so noisy!" And Man Xiu didn't pay attention to him, but only cleaned himself.

"What's wrong with this bean?"

"Yesterday, Uncle Wang said that we should grind noodles today. The beans were put here last night. Because there are many, I have to start grinding noodles early in the morning. But who knows, Qin Manxiu accidentally sprinkled beans on the ground. Uncle Wang came to see it and punished him.

"Qin Manxiu?"

"Yes, that's him."

Until now, Yao Tian knew that the slave still had his own name, Qin Manxiu. Wait, how is the name so familiar? Ah, the emperor's palace banquet was uploaded. I heard that he played a good guqin, or Qin Wei's son!