The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 171: To Solve the Case, Go to the Brothel

In the backyard of the government office, Xia Bitu and Xia Mo Ning watched Qin Zheng wash his hands.

Xia Mo Ningcai asked anxiously: "Master, do you have any clues?"

Qin Zheng said: "This person must have come to me to complain!"

Xia Mo Ning was surprised: "Complain?"

Xia Bitu looked at Qin Zheng and said, "Are you so sure based on just those few words?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "We've never met before, what do you want from me? Except to complain."

Xia Bitu nodded: "Master Qin's reputation as an honest official is well-known, so it's no surprise!"

Qin Zheng suddenly sighed: "What a pity, we still can't find out his identity. This may become a cold case!"

This dynasty does not have as many criminal investigation methods as Qin Zheng's original world.

Unless we find the head and see the face clearly, we will be able to find out the details.

It's just a possibility.

After all, this dynasty did not have such strict population registration information, nor did it have the Internet.

If this comes from far away, it will be impossible to find it.

Xia Mo Ning was very disappointed: "What should I do, Master?"

Qin Zheng looked at the handkerchief and said, "This is the only clue. The spoon-leaf flower is also called forget-me-not, and this handkerchief is a token of our love."

Xia Mo Ningfeng's eyes lit up: "Once we find this girl, we'll know the reason?"

Xia Bitu said, "It's difficult! It's hard to find this girl just by looking at the handkerchief!"

Suddenly, the two saw Qin Zheng staring at the embroidered handkerchief in a daze, his nose twitching constantly.

After a long while, Qin Zheng said, "Let's go to the brothel!"

what?

Xia Mo Ning and Xia Bitu were shocked!

Xia Mo Ning was anxious: "Master, you have learned bad things!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Xia Bitu asked, "You suspect she's a prostitute in the imperial capital?"

Qin Zheng nodded and handed the handkerchief to Xia Bitu: "Smell it!"

Xia Bitu took it and smelled it: "There is still a hint of fragrance."

Xia Mo Ning didn't smell it and was a little scared. She asked, "Is this fragrance only found in brothels?"

Qin Zheng's eyes grew deep. "This handkerchief is exquisite, not something an ordinary family could possess. If there is a husband for her, he must be a perfect match! And the deceased looked so poor and destitute, he must have been implicated and brought to this state of destitution."

Xia Mo Ning wondered, "What does that have to do with the brothel?"

Xia Bitu seemed to understand at this moment: "This fragrance is the fragrance of jasmine. The brothel is full of alcohol, and only this jasmine scent can cover it up."

Qin Zheng nodded: "I guess the woman must have suffered a family disaster and was forced into the brothel..."

"I understand, Master!" Xia Mo Ning quickly replied, "There are only two possibilities. One is that the woman's family is wealthy, and she offended someone, so she was sold into a brothel. Or, she is the daughter of an official, and was exiled to a brothel."

Qin Zheng nodded: "Not bad."

Xia Mo Ning was worried: "There are more than a dozen brothels in the imperial capital. Which one should I go to first?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu.

Xia Bitu was speechless: "Are you sure it's in Lanxianglou?"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "I'm not sure, but I've never been to a brothel, so I have to practice it first, right?"

Xia Bitu was surprised: "You've never been to a brothel?"

After saying this, he suddenly saw the surprised looks of Xia Mo Ning and Qin Zheng.

Xia Bitu blushed and coughed twice: "Ahem, I haven't been there either!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Xia Mo Ning: "..."

"Master, I want to go too!" Xia Mo Ning grabbed Qin Zheng's arm.

She had never been there either and was very curious.

Qin Zheng glanced at her and said, "Then go buy some men's clothes first!"

"Yes, Master!" Xia Mo Ning was very happy.

Xia Mo Ning had just finished buying clothes and changed when Sun Tiezhu came over and said, "Brother, the special forces have arrived. They told you to go on a secret investigation and leave everything to them!"

Qin Zheng nodded.

Xia Bitu was surprised: "Can even soldiers among your people take care of government affairs?"

Xia Mo Ning was also surprised.

Qin Zheng said calmly: "Hongtong County is not supported by me alone. They are all-round experts. Any one of them can handle it on his own. It's just a small Beicheng Prefecture!"

Xia Bitu and Xia Mo Ning were shocked...

Sun Tiezhu went to the government stables and brought a carriage.

On the carriage.

Xia Bitu looked at Qin Zheng and asked, "There are brothels in the North City too. Why are you choosing a place far away instead of one close by? Isn't it just because you've never been to a brothel?"

Xia Mo Ning also looked at her master.

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "As far as I know, most of the women in your Lanxiang Tower are homeless or exiled."

Xia Bitu smiled bitterly: "Thank you!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "You're welcome!"

Xia Mo Ning was puzzled: "Prime Minister, what are you thanking me for?"

Xia Bitu sighed: "Only Lord Qin understands my good intentions!"

Xia Mo Ning was even more confused and looked at her master: "Master, what do you mean?"

Qin Zheng said: "If these women were to end up in other brothels, their fate would be unimaginable. Especially those women of officials, some people would not let them live!"

Xia Mo Ning suddenly realized!

Qin Zheng suddenly looked at Xia Bitu and said seriously, "If someone really died because of me, I won't give face to anyone!"

Xia Bitu's expression suddenly changed. He stared at Qin Zheng intently for a long time before saying, "Alright! If this is my disciple, then Sir Qin, please don't do anything. I will punish him severely!"

Xia Mo Ning looked at Xia Bitu, then at her master. She was convinced. Only her master could make that old fox give in! Lanxiang Tower!

It’s not time to pick up passengers yet.

There were very few guests in the pavilion, which was beautifully decorated, filled with flowers and fragrant aroma.

A brothel owner, who was in her thirties, with pretty face and slim figure, was surprised to see Xia Bitu coming and was about to kneel down.

Xia Bitu waved his hand and said, "Lanxiang, send the guests away properly!"

"Yes!" The madam Lanxiang went over immediately and coaxed the guests from those tables away with laughter. The guests even left some tips.

What a great method!

"Sir!" Lanxiang then knelt down and saluted.

Xia Bitu ordered, "Please invite all the girls down, don't leave any of them behind!"

Lanxiang glanced at Qin Zheng and Xia Mo Ning and thought to herself, this must be an important guest, otherwise why would the Prime Minister accompany them in person?

I didn't look at Sun Tiezhu much, at first glance he was just a follower!

Lanxiang hurried to call the girls.

Qin Zheng and the other three sat down.

A waiter came over to pour tea and water.

Soon, dozens of women came down from upstairs.

Each of them is dressed up and has a superior appearance.

"Sir, everyone is here!" Lanxiang said, standing behind Xia Bitu.

Xia Bitu looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng looked at these women and did not take out the embroidered handkerchief. Instead, he said, "I have long heard of the poetry and songs of the beauties in Lanxiang Tower. Today I am fortunate to see them for myself."

The madam glanced at Qin Zheng and thought, isn't this young man here to have some fun?

Just for poetry and songs?

Then what are you doing in Lanxianglou?

It would be so nice to go to the library. There are women there too, and they are all neat and tidy ladies from noble families.

It also saves money.

However, it’s not surprising that there are all kinds of guests coming to Lanxianglou!

Qin Zheng said, pulling out a silver note from his sleeve and placing it on the table: "This is one thousand taels. I'll ask the question above, and whoever answers it neatly will win! Moreover, Lanxianglou won't take a single cent of the profit!"

The girls suddenly became excited.

Although there are guests who spend money like water, they can get very little.

Qin Zheng didn't wait and chanted directly: "Tears are not because of pain..."

"Please answer it!"

what?

The girls were all confused. Just these five words?

Could you at least write half a poem?

Qin Zheng was observing the expressions of these women, and suddenly saw a woman in a blue silk dress, who looked a little flustered and quickly lowered her head.

Qin Zheng added, "My name is Qin Zheng, the princess's tutor!"

boom!

The girls were shocked.

Even the madam looked at Qin Zheng in astonishment.

The woman in blue suddenly looked up and looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng's name is very famous now, almost known to everyone!

The woman noticed that Qin Zheng was also looking at her. She hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward and bowed gracefully: "My humble name is Yudie. I'd like to give it a try."

Xia Bitu looked at the woman's face and his eyes suddenly narrowed. Is it her?

broken!