Chapter 1047: Guessed It
Chapter 1047: Guessed It
Qi Er thought for a moment, "Today is the fourth day. I always feel that if the family really sent someone to chase us, they would have caught up long ago, wouldn’t they?"You Er’s eyes brightened, "So, grandpa and mother tacitly approve?"
Qi Er laughed, "I think they do."
"If no one comes after us today, we can be at ease and take our time traveling."
There were still two months left until the New Year, and time was ample. They didn’t need to rush recklessly; he cared for his sweat-blood horse.
After a while, Gao Shan fried a plate of pancakes and brought it out.
Qi Er went into the kitchen, found a few jars, took out some pickles, and ate them leisurely.
Those tied up on the ground had been tortured and interrogated by two trusted aides last night, and they hadn’t had water or food for a long time, feeling unbearably miserable.
That wasn’t all; they were now very clear that when the county constable arrived, they would be either executed in autumn or immediately.
The Shopkeeper naturally wasn’t willing to die like this and pleaded pitifully, "Young masters, have mercy. This old man needs to relieve himself, please allow me to go to the toilet."
"Otherwise, I fear I will soil my pants."
Qi Er and You Er couldn’t bear this, hurriedly said, "Take him there."
You Er added, "Have two people accompany him, watch him closely, and don’t let him escape."
At this point, the Shopkeeper’s eldest son said, "I need to go to the toilet too."
Last night they also asked to go to the toilet, but those two guards had hearts of stone and completely ignored them.
The young master was easier to talk to.
He was now only worried that after dad ran from the toilet, he wouldn’t have the chance to escape.
There was a hidden door in the wall behind the toilet.
You Er frowned, "One at a time, don’t try any tricks, or else you’ll suffer the consequences."
The two trusted aides dragged the Shopkeeper off, Qi Er added, "I think you better inspect the toilet and see if there are any hidden doors or mechanisms."
The Shopkeeper felt miserable hearing this, this young master was too clever!
The two trusted aides escorted him there.
The hidden door was made by themselves, roughly crafted, and could be found with just a bit of attention.
The two trusted aides sneered and soon brought the Shopkeeper back.
The few individuals didn’t dare try any more tricks, obediently curling up on the ground.
By noon, the County Magistrate personally arrived with the constables and government officials.
Ma Fei originally carried the Forbidden Army’s waist badge, and when he reported the case to the Jiuan County Government, the County Magistrate took it extremely seriously and asked many detailed questions.
Not only did he inquire about the case, but he also asked about the identities of Ma Fei and the others.
Ma Fei was only about fourteen or fifteen years old, and under the County Magistrate’s interrogation, he inadvertently revealed the identities of Qi Er and You Er.
The County Magistrate was shocked to hear they were the grandsons of the Duke, the sons of the Lord Chief Minister, and the son of the Deputy Commander together; his own authority was nearly scared off.
Under his governance appeared such a group of ferocious criminals, and he was completely unaware; this could potentially cost his official cap.
The County Magistrate thus came personally, entered, and saw two extremely handsome young masters seated in the shop, not knowing which was the son of the Lord Chief Minister, dared not act rashly, and respectfully saluted the two.
Qi Er waved his hand with an air of nobility, "Alright, hurry and investigate the case."
The County Magistrate then ordered the arrest officer to lead people to the wasteland in the backyard to dig up skeletons.
You Er and Qi Er curiously followed along.
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