Chapter 409 By the way
Except for Ji Changming who was taken to jail, all the other people present, from the queen to the onlookers, moved the battlefield to the front of the Bai family shop.
When everyone arrived, the Bai family shop was already engulfed in flames, with flames shooting up into the sky. It looked like it would take a long time to put out the fire.
Moreover, the fire not only burned down the Bai family’s shop, but also the Chunxiangfang across the street, creating a majestic wall of fire on the most prosperous street in Yulin.
"Oh my god, why is the fire so big!"
"Someone must have set the fire on purpose, otherwise how could the fire be so big? There is such a wide road between the Bai family's shop and the Ji family's Chunxiangfang, how could the fire start?"
"Which caught fire first, the Bai family's shop or the Ji family's Chunxiangfang?"
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The discussions of the onlookers were getting louder and louder.
In order to put out the fire, almost the entire Yulin County government was mobilized, and countless yamen runners ran back and forth carrying buckets of water. However, the fire was too big and the number of yamen runners was limited. Seeing that the fire was about to spread from Chunxiangfang to the two shops next door, the owners of the two shops cried , asking the Ji family to send people to help put out the fire.
Ji Changming's parents were also very worried. Their son was arrested and his shop was burned down. Moreover, when they came to help Ji Changming before, they brought seven or eight thugs with them. Now it was impossible for only a small number of people to put out the fire. The common people were not stupid. There were seven or eight thugs, and there must be at least forty or fifty servants to put out the fire.
But none of the Ji family's servants were hired for nothing, and each of them was skilled in martial arts.
Ordinary people might not be able to see it, but once these people come to help put out the fire, they will inevitably reveal clues in a hurry and give Su Qingqing a handle.
Duke Xue's situation was already hopeless. At this critical juncture, although they did not want to provide food, they also did not want to offend or anger Su Qingqing.
If you can avoid a fall-out, it’s best not to.
But the fire was raging at the moment, and if we didn't send anyone out, we would offend the people of Yulin. What if the fire spread even further...
Ji Changming's father thought about it and had no choice, so he finally ordered the servants in the mansion to come and help.
It was said that the Queen's personal maid was still trapped in the fire. The fire was so big, but no one could rush in to save her. No matter how many people came, they could only throw buckets of water on the fire.
Su Qingqing looked anxious, but she didn't urge them any further. She just stood in front of the fire, waiting for it to be put out.
At the same time, Ji Changming, who was originally escorted to the county jail, was quietly transferred out by Xiao Yu.
Jixiang and Xu's illegitimate son, who were supposed to be trapped in the fire, hid Ji Changming in the inn where Su Qingqing lived.
Everything was ready, and the fire over there had been almost put out. Xiao Yu returned to Su Qingqing, and as soon as the fire was extinguished, he immediately rushed into the Bai family shop, searched around but found nothing, so he turned back.
"My lady, Jixiang is not here."
This made everyone breathe a sigh of relief. Su Qingqing said to Lu Yun, "Why did such a big fire start out of nowhere? You must find out the reason."
Lu Yun thought to himself, wasn't it you who set the fire?
On the surface, he could only obey orders respectfully. Mo Duo, who had the opportunity, did not give Lu Yun a chance to breathe. He stepped forward and said, "Sir Lu, can my grievances be appeased now? Ji Changming poisoned me, and there are witnesses and evidence. Although I am lucky enough to survive, I should get the compensation I deserve.
Apart from anything else , he did something to the common people in Hongxiu Tower last night, so there should be an explanation for this matter."
Lu Yun was almost annoyed to death, and said unhappily: "How do you want compensation? Ji Changming has been detained now, what else do you want?"
Mo Duo said, "Just because he was imprisoned, I can't get no compensation. At least I should receive mental compensation. Why? Lord Lu thinks that imprisoning Ji Changming is enough. As a victim, don't I need compensation?"
Ji Changming's father said quickly, "It was our fault. We must pay the compensation. Little brother, how about I compensate you five thousand taels?"
Mo Duo's face was dark. "I'm not talking about the money, but an attitude issue. Ji Changming's case is ironclad. It's not too much for me to get an apology."
Ji Changming's father immediately said, "It's not too much, it's what I should do. We are sorry for you. We scared you and made you angry. You also beat him. I, as his father, will apologize to you on his behalf. I don't know where this little brother lives. You see, it's a mess here. I don't have any silver on me. How about I give the five thousand taels to your door?"
Mo Duo did not hide it and said bluntly: "No. 24 Yushu Hutong, Master Ji, please don't forget things."
"No, no." Ji Changming's father smiled apologetically.
Mo Duo waved his hand, walked two steps towards Ying Liu, took her away.
At this moment, Su Qingqing suddenly said, "Wait."
Mo Duo was stunned and turned to look at Su Qingqing.
Su Qingqing said, "The case between Ji Changming and the young master was all caused by this Miss Jiaojiao. The case was never investigated clearly from beginning to end. In Hongxiu Tower, Ji Changming flirted with Miss Mo's mistress Jiaojiao. Was it Ji Changming who took the initiative, or was it Jiaojiao who seduced her?"
Moduo tightened his grip on Yingliu's hand.
Ji Changming's father and mother were both shocked. They looked at Lu Yun and for a moment they were completely confused about the Queen's intentions.
Why did she speak for Ji Changming?
Su Qingqing looked at Yingliu, "Miss, can you explain what happened yesterday?"
Ying Liu broke free from Mo Duo's restraints and knelt down to Su Qing Qing, "I pay my respects to the Queen. The reason why Master Ji entered my room yesterday was because I was thrown down from the second floor by Miss Qiao Yue from Hong Xiu Lou. I almost died. Master Ji happened to be at the scene at that time and saved me in time."
A bad premonition arose in Hongxiulou's mother's heart, and she felt that today's matter was not that simple.
Something happened to the Ji family, something happened to the Bai family, and Hongxiu Tower might not be able to escape.
She spoke before Yingliu could, "That Mr. Mo is a very handsome man. Our Miss Qiaoyue does admire him a little. But yesterday, Miss Jiaojiao suddenly came to Hongxiu Tower as a newcomer and set off a wave of admiration. Qiaoyue was really upset at the time and had a little quarrel with Miss Jiaojiao . When Jiaojiao fell from the building, it was not Qiaoyue's intention. It was just that both of them got a little carried away when they were arguing.
Qiao Yue was upset about this for a long time. She came to me early this morning to talk about it and said she was sorry and wanted to apologize sincerely.
Master Ji went upstairs to send Jiaojiao upstairs."
Mo Duo was merciless, "Send it to me, and give it a kiss?"
