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Su Mu recognized that person. It was the Minister of the Department, He Yongan.

Although the daughter that He Yongan raised was stupid, he himself was not someone to be trifled with. To be more accurate, this person was extremely slippery, never standing in a line, and never easily offending others.

Before the Su Clan fell, he had also come to present a gift during the new year's festival. Gifts are also very particular, to be able to grasp that degree very properly, neither will be looked down upon by the recipient, nor will it be so valuable that others will ponder over it.

Su Mu wasn't sure if Su Chen would be able to recognize him. After all, this old fox had seen him a few times.

Huang Shaotian could only come forward and introduce himself.

This would inevitably involve Boss Huang's case. When He Yongan heard this, his expression changed. "Is this what you meant by 'a small matter that needs to be handled?'"

Huang Shaotian complained in his heart. This dog was a mating cub between the first generation and the first generation. Its blood was biased towards wolves, and no matter how much it was raised, it wasn't familiar with it. In order to serve it, several maids and attendants died. Now, this beast was in his prime and could sell for a good price. After a few years, the price would probably plummet.

Normally, people wouldn't want this kind of dog. Even if they could afford it, they wouldn't be able to afford it. Only people like He Yongan, who had privately opened a dogfight, would buy it to suppress the situation.

"This is the reputation of the Huang family. My old master's matter will definitely not involve this transaction." Huang Shaotian straightened his back and said, "I hope Lord He will give me some face."

He Yongan stared at Huang Shao Xi in silence. The servants behind him also put down the cages.

Huang Shaotian cursed the old fox in his heart, gnashed his teeth and said: "How about this, I'll make the decision and give you another one hundred silver taels for cheaper prices."

Seeing that He Yongan still didn't say anything, Huang Shao could only open his mouth again: "150, I can't have more. Lord He should know that our price is already low. Once we pass this village, there will be no more shops. "

"Sure, sure." He Yongan naturally knew that if he gained something, he would naturally be happy and willing to give Huang Shao a way out.

Huang Shaotian sent He Yongan away, leaving behind an attendant to block Su Mu and the others, preventing them from entering.

As He Yongan walked past Su Mu, he couldn't help but take a glance at him. He thought to himself, "A relative of the county magistrate, I don't think he would be able to recognize him, right?" But what was that strange sense of familiarity?

On the way back to the capital, He Yongan kept thinking about this matter.

He Yongan's residence was right next to the abandoned Su palace. When He Yongan saw that plaque, he suddenly remembered the little girl from the Su family. He was naturally very concerned about Su Mu, but it was a pity that the Su Clan had offended the Yan Clan. Before he could bring this matter up to Su Shao, the Su Clan had already been expropriated because of the First Prince's conspiracy many years ago.

He Yongan could clearly see that back then, the First Prince's conspiracy was a matter of solid evidence. Although the First Prince had 'committed suicide' in the justice courts before the Emperor had given the order due to someone pushing him to do so, Su Shao had just entered the justice courts, so how could he so brazenly accuse the First Prince of taking the poison?

Looking at the seal on the door of the Su Clan, He Yongan could not help but shiver. The Yan Clan's vague attitude towards him had already started to grow impatient. The thing that had been delivered half a month ago was a warning to him, so should he use this information to surrender to the Yan Clan?

He Yongan pondered as he walked towards his house's courtyard.

In the end, he made up his mind. Halfway to the study room, he dismissed the servants and personally grinded at the study room. Opening up the letter, he began to use the brush to hover over the paper. However, the brush tip that had been dipped in ink did not land on the paper. A drop of ink quietly fell, staining the paper.

Back then, he also had the ambition to change the corruption of the Great Ying Dynasty from the inside out. But in the end, he also wanted to become the most rotten pile of mud? Su Shao's father had shown him kindness, but he actually wanted to repay that kindness with enmity?

Even if the Yan family fell, if Yan Zhang still wanted to drag them down with him before he died, and make this list public to the rest of the world, he would still die.

He Yongan could not find any other way besides submitting to the Yan Clan. He clenched his teeth and was about to write on the paper.

Suddenly, the study window opened and a masked man jumped in.

When He Yongan was about to shout, the man took off the black cloth covering his face and revealed his true appearance.

He Yongan threw down his brush, knelt on the ground and shouted, "Your Majesty!"

On the other side, Su Mu and the others were stopped at the entrance of the Northern Courtyard until Huang Shao returned.

Huang Shao's brows creased when he heard County Official Ge say that he wanted to enter the Northern Courtyard to look for the maidservant that served Qin Wu.

"The Huang family has always trained dogs and sold them for a living. The Northern Courtyard is an important place to the Huang family. Please forgive me for not letting you in. As for that servant girl, I will find her and pass her to you all. " Huang Shaotian asked in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

The method of training dogs could not be revealed. Su Mu and the others also knew about it, so they didn't force their way in.

After a while, a maid came out from the Northern Courtyard. She wore a short gray coat and her head was lowered in fear, as if she was afraid of something.

The maidservant kept her head down, so Su Mu couldn't see her face.

"What's your name?" Su Mu asked softly.

However, the maid acted as if she didn't hear him.

"I'm asking you a question. Look up." Huang Shao Xi's left hand slapped on the maid's back, causing her to stagger.

Only then did the maidservant slowly raise her head. Nie Li then said, "This slave, Ah Yu."

Su Mu was shocked and couldn't help but clench the armrest of the wheelchair. It was only half of its face, and the other half was uneven, as if something had bitten into it. Fortunately, it was already scabbed, or else it would be even more horrifying.

"Her face?" County Magistrate Ge looked doubtfully at Huang Shaotian.

Huang Shaotian's expression didn't change as he said, "This was her own sin. She forgot to turn out the lights at night, and the wind blew the candles over, causing a fire. She only ruined her face, and the one she slept with was directly burned alive."

Hearing this, Ah Yu winced, as if she was afraid too.

"Will the housekeeper let her speak to us in private? The yamen's investigation has its own procedures, and the statements of those involved will be affected by others. " Prefecture Overseer Ge asked with a tone that did not allow any rejection.

"This …" Huang Shaotian found it a little difficult, but at least on the surface he didn't dare to oppose the government, so he agreed.

Su Mu pointed at a pavilion not far away and said, "It should be there, it should be close. Steward Huang can see it, so of course he won't worry!" If they were given a room, who knew if anyone was listening in from all directions, then the pavilion would be different. Without any cover from the trees and plants, it would be impossible to eavesdrop.

Huang Shao glanced at Su Mu and nodded. "It's just that this little girl is frightened and has gone mad. You'll have to consider your own words if you trust her."

County Governor Ge said: "This won't trouble the butler. We have our own evaluation."