In an explosion, eight people died, but no one was killed directly by the explosion. It is really a great irony.

Yun Xi continued: "The explosion occurred only for a moment. The three people who were directly engulfed by the flames after the explosion were closer to the source of the explosion, while the other five were further away."

Therefore, to say that they were killed by the explosion is better to say that they were burned alive and suffocated to death in the room that was ignited by the explosion.

This was also the reason why Yu Zhi felt that the place where the crime occurred was strange.

"Master Yu is young and promising, and has rich experience in solving cases." Lu Qingfan nodded, speaking his sincere words of appreciation to Zhi for the first time.

"I don't deserve it." Yu Zhi was more used to Lu Qingfan being more eccentric, so it was really awkward to praise him so suddenly.

Yun Xi has already given a general idea of ​​the condition of the corpse. Other details need to be seen in person at the place where the crime occurred to make inferences.

There was still some distance from the Huifeng Inn, so Lu Qingfan briefly talked about his experience in Beimang and his meeting with Tuoba Lu.

"His Royal Highness Tuoba Lu's actions are completely different from those of the Eighth Prince Tuoba Jing." After hearing this, Yun Xi thought for a moment and said, "More direct and bold."

"The Ming Dynasty has a spy from Beimang. He knows our actions very well." Lu Qingfan said solemnly: "If Tuoba Lu hadn't wanted to do business with the Ming Dynasty and obtain iron weapons, I'm afraid the subsequent events would have been troublesome."

"Ironware sold?" Yun Xi was startled and asked.

"Sold."

Before setting off, Lu Qingfan received a secret edict from the deputy commander of Jinyi Guard City. The Holy Emperor ordered Lu Qingfan to sell the ironware to Tuoba Lu after arriving in Beimang at a price that was 30% higher than before.

"Tuoba Lu agreed?" Yun Xi asked back.

"Yeah." Lu Qingfan suspected that Tuoba Lu was preparing to rebel in Beimang.

Tuoba Jing is dead, and Yi Duo is the only person who knows that he secretly colluded with the Ming Dynasty.

The tacitly understood window paper has been exposed by the current emperor, and Beimang will be in chaos even if it is not in chaos.

"This 30% profit is more like the confidential money received by the current emperor." Yun Xi murmured.

After saying this, she was shocked to realize that there was Master Yu next to her. Just as she was about to make amends, Yu Zhi also added: "That is confidential money. At least when there is chaos in Beimang, the emperor will not take the initiative to ask the regent of Beimang."

and this matter."

As for what's next...everyone in the world is interested in profit. Today's sage must look at which side has more benefits, so he will increase his chips to the winning side.

After Yu Zhi finished speaking, he received Lu Qingfan's cold and sharp eyes. His handsome face instantly turned red and he stopped interrupting.

Yun Xi felt relieved.

Yes, yes, Master Yu is one of our own!

There was an explosion and fire at the Huifeng Inn. No one has checked in since yesterday. The place where the incident occurred was also well protected by Shuntian Prefecture and the police officers from the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple who came later.

"Xunfu Yin is afraid of trouble, and he is very experienced."

When Yu Zhi took over, the area around the crime scene was extremely well protected, and the students who had been staying there for a long time were also moved to another inn not far away, making it easier for Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment to interrogate.

The store owner was the biggest headache. Their house exploded and caught fire, but half of the inn was burned to the ground. Even the neighbors next door had to renovate the bricks and tiles. It really cost a lot of money.

When Yun Xi and his party got off the carriage, they saw a middle-aged man with a sad face leaning against the inn, eating melon seeds. The melon seeds and peanut skins on the ground showed that he had been squatting here for a long time.

Xiao Qingguo suddenly saw the fighting prowess of the middle-aged uncle and couldn't help but murmured: "Uncle's words are quite good."

He was eating melon seeds so fast! He didn't even notice that the guard next to him kept looking at him secretly.

Yun Xi said helplessly: "I'm afraid I'm too worried and can't care about anything else."

"What Miss Yun said is true, this person..."

"This person is the shopkeeper of Huifeng Inn, Xue Jiren." Lu Qingfan informed Yun Xi one step ahead of Zhi, and then strode into the inn, not forgetting to ask Yun Xi to follow him before leaving.

Yun Xi whispered with a weird look on her face: "Why are you acting weird today, sir?"

"Damn it, miss, didn't you smell the fragrant smell of vinegar?" Qingguo also muttered in a low voice.

"What's the vinegar smell?" Yun Xi asked dully.

Yu Zhi hurriedly interrupted: "Yun Zuo, be careful where you step. That day, many people thought it was a common water hazard and went back and forth to put out the fire several times. The inn was in chaos."

After saying that, he no longer dared to be alone with Yun Xi, and walked to the front to lead the way for the two of them.

It's so embarrassing, please don't mention it, please!

When Lu Qingfan arrived at the scene of the crime, which was burned black, a strong smell of sulfur powder still permeated everywhere.

Yun Xi carefully began to touch around, look around, sniffing around with the tip of her delicate nose, and finally stopped at the weirdest corner: the black spots at the base of the wall were scattered in a radial pattern, but there were still strange things at the bottom.

See the normal color of the wall.

At this moment, Lu Qingfan's attention was also attracted by the strange wall base.

This time Yu Zhixue was smarter and kept his mouth shut, determined not to interfere in the pursuit of the two's tacit understanding.

"This is where the fireworks are placed."

Lu Qingfan took two steps forward, spread it on his fingertips, and said calmly: "The ratio of red phosphorus and sulfur powder is wrong. Leng Hai, go to the Ministry of Industry and find a craftsman who is good at preparing the ratio of gunpowder."

"Yes." On the eaves, Leng Hai appeared hanging upside down and ran away, not forgetting to wave to Yun Xi before leaving.

Yun Xi's eyebrows arched as a greeting.

Lu Qingfan cast a cold glance and returned his attention to the crime scene.

Yu Zhi secretly lamented that Lu Shilang was so knowledgeable that he even knew the ratio of gunpowder.

Yun Xi moved little by little along the location of the explosion, gradually observing the surrounding furnishings, and exploring the dark and chaotic crime scene...

About half an hour later, Yun Xi stood up and asked, "May I ask, Lord Yu, if students from Jiangnan want to enter the palace to make a petition to the saint, do they need to prepare petition papers or love letters?"

Yu Zhi glanced at Lu Qingfan and saw that he had already jumped up to the rafter to investigate and had no intention of stopping him. Then he patiently said: "According to the laws of our dynasty, there should be some. It's just that... the situation of Jiangnan students is special, and

If it involves a major case, I'm afraid that the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel may not be willing to plead for Jiangnan students."

In the end, this statement or petition will still fall into the hands of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate has the responsibility of supervising all officials. Jiangnan students were implicated in the "Jiangnan Academic Affairs Corruption Case" ten years ago and have not been in official positions for more than ten years. If they really want to make a petition, they will have to get an order from the Holy Spirit to unblock them.

Not an easy task.

At least... just before the major changes in the first half of the year, and in several court meetings after the completion of the three-year imperial examination, the emperor did not mention a word about Jiangnan students re-entering officialdom.

"Seeing that the seventh month is about to pass, the students from Jiangnan are afraid that they will have to wait for another year without receiving any more edicts from the Holy Emperor, so they choose to rush to Beijing to find a new saint, right?"

Yun Xi sighed, but how could it be so easy to see Tianyan?

Her bright and clear eyes were full of worry, and her beautiful little face was still filled with worries. She looked at this small house with eight people crowded in it, and knew that they were having a hard time living in the capital despite their illness.

"In this case, it makes sense to prepare the fireworks." Lu Qingfan came down from the eaves and said calmly: "Because they have connections and hope, they bought fireworks to celebrate."

Yu Zhi nodded in agreement.

It's a pity that before this fireworks feast celebration that had been held in silence for ten years ended, their lives were taken away in a tragic and bloody way.

When the eight people died, did the vision of Jiangnan students returning to officialdom emerge before their eyes?

"It's too cruel." Qingguo said angrily: "The criminal actually used the bait of wishes to carry murderous intentions. It's really too much!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was startled.

Lu Qingfan's eyes tightened, and he immediately turned around and walked out of the inn.

Yu Zhi pointed at Lu Qingfan, then turned back to look at Yun Xi who was back at the exploration site. He, who on earth was he with?!

In the end, Yu Zhi chose to go with Lu Qingfan to have a look.

Lu Qingfan was squatting in the corner, talking to Xue Jiren, the shopkeeper of Huifeng Inn.

When Yu Zhi arrived, he only heard the shopkeeper say: "...What kind of official from the Ministry of Industry is he? What do they call 'Master Ping'?"

Lu Qingfan stood up and happened to see Yu Zhi arriving, and said seriously: "Master Yu is here just in time. Please immediately call up the officials with the word "ping" in their names from the Ministry of Works and screen them one by one."

Although Qingguo is just a little maid, her intuition is amazing, and she immediately captured the center of the case.

The criminal deliberately deceived the trust of Jiangnan students, saying that he had paved the way for seeing the Holy Face, and induced him to buy fireworks for the celebration. In the end...

"Bang!"
Chapter completed!