Chapter 116

  On the second day, Ji's siblings returned to the mansion to identify the body and couldn't help but recall the brutal murder and heart-wrenching pain of last night.

  A ruthless swordsman slaughtered Seasonal Inspector Qi Gang and his family of sixteen people.

  Such a formidable martial arts master, Zhan Zhao used his Jianghu skills, but couldn't find out who in the capital had such abilities, which made the case temporarily stagnant.

  In this era without internet and delayed information transmission, searching for a person can be like finding a needle in the ocean.

  Otherwise, there would not have been cases in ancient times where people who killed others could escape punishment by fleeing to another village or county.

  It's just that in today's technologically advanced world, this kind of thing can still happen. After all, most of the time, people don't pay too much attention to those around them.

  In a vast sea of people, it's hard to find the culprit, and it's unlikely that results will be seen in a short period of time.

  However, this trick of luring the snake out of its hole can be used at any time.

  After all, a thief is always nervous!

  Kaifeng Prefecture released a message saying that evidence had been obtained and they were just waiting for the capture of the suspect.

  "Take the wanted poster to places like casinos."

  "The young lady means——" Gong Sun Ce understood intuitively.

  "A place where dragons and snakes are mixed together is the best location for brave warriors to appear under heavy rewards."

  Gongsun Ce smiled, the adults were just and strict, but too square. Lu Niang was different, smooth and transparent, to achieve her own goals, she would try all kinds of means, sometimes even with a bit of evil.

  Moreover, her verdicts and judgments were far more lenient than those of adults, leaving room for human emotions and sentiment.

  The elder is stern and impartial, upright and unyielding. She, on the other hand, is gentle and soft-spoken, yet never loses her sense of humanity.

  The common people need officials like Da Ren who are upright and honest, and they also need officials like Lu Gu Niang who are upright and honest. They complement each other, prove each other, their ways of doing things may be different, but the path they take is the same.

  "I'll go and take care of it," Zhan Zhao said before turning around and leaving.

  Lu Xiaofeng grumbled at Xiaohe, who was holding his daughter: "Not even a word of thanks?"

  Xiaohe said: "Does Master still need to thank Miss?"

  Lü Xiaofeng's heart skipped a beat as he shot an arrow, and Xiaohe was no longer lovable.

  Gongsun Ce smiled and said, "Your family's young lady is just joking."

  Lu Xiaofeng said: I didn't say anything funny, that stupid cat, humph!

  "Sister, have you hugged little sister yet?"

  "Ah, it's you two, so bright and radiant." Lu Xiao Feng couldn't help but smile when he saw the two little rascals running over.

  "Big sister."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but ask them: "Where is your sister?"

  "Sister has gone out."

  "What? Going out?"

  "Minghao wants to eat sugar cake." Ji Mingliang said as is.

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but reach out and rub his forehead.

  Gongsun Ce also shook his head, "Leaving the mansion at this time is unwise."

  Lu Xiaofeng nodded, "Indeed, send someone to look for him."

  Gongsun Ce turned around and went to find someone.

  Ji Mingliang looked up at Lu Xiaofeng with some concern and said, "Big sister, will my sister be okay?"

  "No, it's better for you to stay with your brother in Kaifeng Prefecture and wait for your sister to return."

  "Thank you, big sister."

  "It doesn't matter."

  "Woof."

  "Aji, you're so clever." Lu Xiaofeng didn't go to pet the dog's head because he still had to hold his daughter, but he praised it anyway.

  But after waiting for a long time without any news from the people he sent out, Lu Xiaofeng began to have doubts in his heart, wondering if something had gone wrong.

  Finally, Ji Mingyue was brought back by Zhan Zhao.

  At the same time, a young noble in brocade clothes also followed back.

  Listening to Ji Mingyue's words, she encountered an assassin who sought her life and escaped. On the way, she met a young master named Jiang Wei, and was able to survive to meet Zhan Zhao.

  What was most astonishing was Bao Gong's expression when he saw that young nobleman.

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

  Jiang Wei was the only son of Jiang Wenhai, a senior official. Jiang Wenhai and Bao Zheng were close friends, but as Jiang's position became more prominent, they saw less of each other, for fear of being accused of forming cliques and seeking personal gain.

  This was after Jiang Wei left, Bao Gong and Lu Xiaofeng chatted for a few words, but let Xiaofeng girl understand the helplessness of her idol in the officialdom.

  Bao Zheng and Gong Sun Ce discussed the case, while Lu Xiaofeng left early because of his daughter.

  When Zhang Zhaowei returned home, his daughter was already asleep, and his wife sat beside the bed.

  Little Phoenix

  Lu Xiaofeng just looked at him with a glance, but didn't make a sound.

  Zhan Zhao walked over to her side, hung the sword in his hand on the bed rail, and said: "You have something on your mind?"

  Lu Xiaofeng said in a calm voice, "Zhan Zhao, have you ever thought about why Rong Jiaoyang, a scholar with no martial arts skills, could withstand that ferocious and cruel swordsman and walk away unscathed?"

  Zhan Zhao was taken aback, and then his expression changed to one of shock, "You're saying——"

  Lu Xiaofeng continued, "Didn't you notice that Ji Mingyue described the situation when they encountered danger? In such a situation, it was impossible for them to survive from under the assassin's knife. Do you think it was because the assassin suddenly had a change of heart and became kind?"

  "That Jiang Gongzi is the young master of a noble family with an unbreakable friendship."

  Lu Xiaofeng twitched his mouth and said: "So I didn't say anything in front of Bao Daren."

  "I..."

  "Stop right there."

  "Little Phoenix?"

  "Believe it or not, whether it's you or Gong Sun Ce, as long as you question that Jiang gentleman, Bao gentleman will be very angry." The best friend might be the mastermind behind a tragic massacre, which is infuriating no matter who it is.

  "But—"

  "Besides, this is just my personal suspicion, without any basis or evidence. You're making Lord Bao suspect his own sworn brother, which is too much to ask."

  "Me too."

  "Have a cup of tea and calm down, you're going to be a father soon, don't be so anxious."

  Zhan Zhao: "......" You're already a mother of two children, and you're still so out of place.

  "Sometimes, slow down for urgent matters, don't be impatient. Many times, the contest between two sides is a test of patience, whoever loses their temper first will lose."

  "Wow, you're really patient."

  "Thank you for your compliment."

  Facing such a wife, Zhan Zhao was truly helpless.

  "You'd be better off conserving your energy and waiting for the right moment to strike, rather than thinking so much."

  Zhan Zhao nodded silently.

  "Isn't the Taishi Mansion off-limits today?" Just before falling asleep, Zhan Zhao suddenly remembered something.

  "Originally I was going to return to Tai Shifu's residence, but since I ran into this matter with Jiang Wei, I've decided to stay and see it through. Tomorrow, I'll make a trip back."

  Zhan Zhao didn't know what else to say, his wife was sometimes lovably capricious.

  Lu Xiaofeng said he would leave and naturally left.

  The next day, she took her daughter to Taishi's mansion.

  However, when she got back, Mrs. Pang scolded her, saying that every time she went out, she was like a kite with a broken string, and at any moment she might not return, just like the poem says "the yellow crane goes away and never comes back".

  This remark was secretly endorsed by Pang Yu, whose third sister indeed resembled the description of his mother. She often ran out and disappeared, only to suddenly jump out and prove her existence to people.

  Speechless!

  Because she was scolded by her stepmother, Little Phoenix hid in the Taishi Mansion for a few days.

  When she arrived at Kaifeng Prefecture again, the case had made some progress. Her idol had indeed begun to suspect his bosom friend.

  What has happened in this world is just what has happened, and it will never be possible for a boat to leave no trace on the water.

  "I have never seen an adult so hesitant." Zhan Zhao couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

  "Mr. Bao is just cold on the surface, but not in his heart. Moreover, Jiang Wenhai, apart from this incident, can be considered a clean and honest official with good governance."

  "One misstep and it's a thousand years of regret, looking back already an old man of a hundred."

  "But the lives of sixteen people in our family cannot be lost in vain." Zhan Zhao's expression turned solemn.

  "So, that's why Master Bao is suffering." Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but add another sentence, "Moreover, I guess the original intention of Jiang Wenhai was not to exterminate the entire household. He might have only ordered the killer to assassinate Ji Gang alone. However, unfortunately, the killer's trail was exposed and in the end, they killed everyone to silence them."

  This is the disparity between reality and desire, and this disparity is the most common thing in the world.

  It's really helpless, it's really tragic!

  Luk Siu Fung's eyes suddenly changed.

  Zhan Zhao followed her gaze and saw Ji Mingyue and Jiang Wei.

  Lu Xiaofeng shook his head slightly, this pair of infatuated lovers who didn't know the truth, unaware that when the truth was revealed they would have to face each other like this.

  What a big cup!

  "Zhan Huwei, Mrs. Zhan."

  "Lord Jiang, Miss Ji." Zhan Zhao nodded in greeting.

  Lu Xiaofeng just smiled and said nothing.

  Watching the two of them walk together, Zhan Zhao and his wife exchanged a glance, seeing regret in each other's eyes.

  They were originally a golden boy and jade girl, but fate played tricks on them.

  "I'm going to take Aji out for a walk."

  "Want to go out?"

  "Yeah, I'm getting bored staying in the mansion."

  "I'll accompany you."

  "Never mind, it's better for you to stay with Bao now. I'll call Yan Dong to go with you, the safety factor is very high."

  "Alright."

  Then, Lu Xiaofeng went to borrow Ah Xi from Ji Mingliang and Ji Minghao, and they went out for a stroll.

  She wasn't really going to run away, she just wanted to try if she could borrow Aggie's psychic dog to help find the killer.

  If it can't be found, then just consider it a slip-up.

  Taking a dog for a walk is physical labor, so Little Phoenix didn't bring her daughter along and left her at the Grand Preceptor's residence early on.

  Ah Xi suddenly ran in the market, Lu Xiao Feng's heart was delighted, knowing that there was a chance! Without saying another word, he chased after her.

  A harsh winter naturally followed suit.

  Yan Dong did not expect Lu Xiao Feng's footwork to be so fast.

  It was just that when Ah Qi slipped into a gambling house, Xiaofeng directly followed him without hesitation, but Yan Dong hesitated for a moment behind them.

  Of course, Yan Dong was not hesitant for himself, but for the "Phoenix Master" of his family. However, it is clear that his family's master is unscrupulous.

  Come to think of it, when handling cases, his family's adults have always been unscrupulous. Let alone the fact that she actually wore men's clothing when going out today!

  Menswear!

  Yan Dong suddenly realized that this matter might have been anticipated by the adults beforehand.

  Followed such a master who doesn't play cards according to common sense, often thinks that one move is the only move, and indeed just like what Bai Yutang said at the time, it needs enough blessings.

  Aji did not disappoint and found the murderer of his master, but he didn't immediately pounce on him. Instead, he waited for Lu Xiaofeng to arrive.

  Lu Xiaofeng and Yan Dong entered, easily found the person Ah Qi was staring at, they exchanged a glance, Yan Dong drew his sword and went to capture the thief.

  It's no wonder that inside the casino there must be a big commotion with people running around wildly.

  Yan Dong and that person fought and chased each other out, Lu Xiao Feng followed Ah Ji without fear of losing them.

  The harsh winter finally failed to capture the killer, because - he had the guts to commit suicide!

  What a professional killer!