Leaving the study, Leng Feng went directly to the main house!
Qing Qing also thought that after two days, her body would be fine!
Two days passed, and the wound had not healed yet, so she cursed Leng Feng in her heart again!
Just as she was secretly cursing Leng Feng, Leng Feng pushed the door open and entered!
Seeing who had arrived, Qing Qing flinched!
Why was this guy at the manor during the day?
Wouldn't he be protecting the Emperor?
Leng Feng walked quickly to Qing Qing's side!
Qing Qing lay in bed, not daring to move rashly!
Seeing Leng Feng's serious face, Qing Qing was a little scared!
Had she offended him?
"Master Leng, what's wrong?" Qing Qing asked in a small voice.
"Girl, are you hiding something from me?"
Qing Qing frowned!
What did this person mean!
Did he think she was faking it?
"Master Leng, this concubine is truly in pain, I'm not faking it!"
"That's not what I'm asking. I'm asking you, are you... not yet of age?"
As soon as he said this, Qing Qing buried her face in the quilt!
This action!
Leng Feng was already certain... this girl was not yet of age!
What had he done?
He had done such a thing to a girl who was not yet of age!
At that time, he had been very rough!
The girl must have been in great pain at the time!
Leng Feng felt very guilty. "Why did you lie earlier?"
Qing Qing, hiding in the quilt, said in a small voice, "This concubine had no choice. Embroiderers who are not yet of age cannot work in the embroidery room!"
"You're quite bold, daring to lie to your master!"
"This concubine just said it casually at the time, because whenever the wet nurse or the governess in the palace asked about my age, I would always reply that I was of age!"
Qing Qing was truly scared, and her whole body began to tremble!
Leng Feng also noticed that Qing Qing was not right!
The quilt was trembling continuously!
He suddenly pulled the quilt away!
He saw that Qing Qing had already cried her eyes out, but she was biting her lip and enduring, not letting herself cry out loud!
"Master Leng... Will I be beheaded?"
"Girl...?" Leng Feng felt heartache!
He sat on the edge of the bed and gently hugged Qing Qing's body. "I was wrong. If I had known you were not of age, I wouldn't have touched you!"
Seeing that Leng Feng had finally softened, Qing Qing wiped her tears and said, "This concubine is fine. It's only half a year until I come of age. If Master wants to have fun, when this concubine recovers, I can serve you!"
She was like this; as long as Leng Feng gave her a bit of sweetness, she would forget all the previous pain!
"Silly girl, I won't touch you until you come of age! Your health is most important! It's only half a year, I can wait!"
Qing Qing was a little touched, but then she frowned and said, "Will the Emperor behead this concubine? This concubine didn't mean to before!"
Leng Feng flicked Qing Qing's little nose and said, "Don't worry, if anything happens, I'll take responsibility for you. If you don't say it, and I don't say it, the master naturally won't know. Even if the master finds out and wants to punish, I will take that punishment for you!"
"Thank you, Master Leng!"
"Alright, take good care of yourself. When you're better, I'll accompany you home to see your family!"
Qing Qing felt a little happy!
Nestled in Leng Feng's arms, she was reluctant to come out!
Leng Feng was also helpless!
The girl was injured, and not yet of age, so he could only kiss her to satisfy his cravings; he could do nothing else!
At least for the next six months, he would have to be a monk!
The most hateful thing was... he had already tasted this girl, and to endure for another six months would be so hard!
On the other side!
Qin Yun and her entourage arrived at the first small town, Qingshui Town!
Because she had written to Qingshan in advance!
They agreed to meet in Qingshui Town!
Qingshan also stated in his reply that he would wait for her at the first inn in Qingshui Town, Qingshui Inn!
The town was small, and Qin Yun soon arrived at the sign of Qingshui Inn!
Upon entering the inn! The waiter was very enthusiastic!
"How many guests, what would you like to eat?"
"Serve a few of your signature dishes!" Qin Yun sat down at a table by the window, which allowed her to observe everything in the inn, as well as the people outside the window!
"Young master, shall I go and inquire if Qingshan is in the inn?"
Qin Yun shook her head. "He'll be down in a moment!"
She trusted Qingshan completely!
This guy was very clever! He had probably already calculated the time of her arrival in Qingshui Town!
As soon as she spoke!
A man in white walked down from the second floor!
This person was Qingshan!
Qin Yun smiled, she really hadn't misjudged him!
Buying Qingshan at the slave market back then was the most correct decision!
Now that Qingshan had taken the antidote she gave him!
His body was no longer as thin as before; he looked much sturdier! His complexion was also a bit rosier, at least not as pale as before!
"Master!" Qingshan came before Qin Yun and bowed respectfully!
"Have you eaten? If not, sit down and join me!"
"I have already eaten!"
Since he had already eaten, Qin Yun said no more!
She had come to Qingshui Town incognito!
Her attire and appearance were that of ordinary citizens!
Qin Yun picked up her teacup and motioned for Qingshan to sit down, as she had something to say!
Qingshan received Qin Yun's signal and obediently sat down next to her!
Xiao Ju was very perceptive and moved back a bit!
Qin Yun took a sip of tea and quietly asked, "Have you found anything?"
Qingshan opened the fan in his hand, slightly covering his lips, and said in a very low voice, "The town lords of Qingshui Town, Suyun Town, and Furong Town all know the same person, and that is a powerful noble in the capital surnamed Wei!"
Surname Wei?
Could it be the same person who framed the refugees?
"Okay, I understand! Let's eat first, and after we're done, accompany me for a walk around town!"
Half an hour later! Qin Yun walked out of the inn!
Led by Qingshan, she toured the entire Qingshui Town!
There were very few people in this town, and the commoners' clothing was all tattered!
She remembered that every year the imperial court would allocate a sum of money to the poor towns to subsidize the livelihoods of the residents!
But the current situation didn't look like it!
Had that money been embezzled by someone with ulterior motives?
"Regarding the refugees in the north of the city, Hong Fu inquired that they have a tax of one hundred taels every year. Wealthy citizens would pay in silver, and those without silver would have their grain confiscated as payment!"
Qingshan nodded. "Yes, all three towns are the same; they all have to pay a tax of one hundred taels. If they don't have silver, they pay in grain!"
"How far are Furong Town and Suyun Town from here?"
"The three towns are very close, about half an hour by carriage!"
Qingshan stopped and looked at Qin Yun, saying seriously, "Does Master want to go to the remaining two towns?"
"I want to take a look and understand the situation of the commoners!"
"I've already looked and investigated everything. Furong Town and Suyun Town are just like Qingshui Town. If Master really wants to handle this case, you can just arrest the three town lords directly!"
"What you said makes a lot of sense! We need to resolve this matter quickly! This way, the commoners can be freed from their current suffering!"
Qin Yun didn't delay any longer. Without a word, she asked Qingshan to lead the way directly to the mansion of the town lord of Qingshui Town!