Chapter 333
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Tan Siwei took the road map of the imperial capital from the bailiff and dipped the brush in ink, "There are three routes in total. The first one is to go south from Da Xiangguo Temple, cross the bridge to Zhuque Street in the city, then turn left and go west through Xishui Street to reach Xi City. The second one is to take Qintai Road to Yuegong Street, then continue west through Chongren Lane to Xunfang Terrace on the other side of the river. The last one is to take a boat from Zhuque Street to go west along the river. If you walk, the second route is shorter, but it will still take at least two hours. If you take the water route, the journey is shorter, but going against the river is more than twice as slow as walking, and the time spent will be longer. "
In other words, even if Li E 'er took the second route, it would take at least three quarters of an hour to reach Xi City. It would be impossible for her to sneak into Xunfang Terrace, kill people, and escape in the remaining fifteen minutes.
The deputy was still unwilling to give up, "What if it was a carriage? Wouldn't a carriage run much faster than walking? "
Xiahou Qing took the tea that Feng Zheng personally served, took a sip, and put it aside, "A carriage is even easier to investigate. A poor person like her definitely can't afford a carriage, so she can only hire one from outside. Strangers meet by chance, and after business is done, they will part ways. As long as a reward notice is posted on the street, the coachman will definitely sell her out. Moreover, don't forget that there are night patrols in Yongchengwei. The carriage is so long from Da Xiangguo Temple to Xi City, the possibility of it not being discovered is almost zero. "
With irrefutable evidence, if they forcefully put the blame on Li E 'er, then they would be violating justice in broad daylight and creating an unjust case. The last person who raised doubts silently shut his mouth. Feng Zheng nodded and said, "If so, then this case indeed has nothing to do with Li E 'er. However, Zhou Xiang is still a suspect, so forgive me for not letting him go."
Ning Shu nodded in understanding.
Feng Zheng bowed slightly and said, "I will have to trouble Lady Ning to solve this case as soon as possible. I will entrust this case to you on behalf of everyone in the Supreme Court."
Ning Shu also curtsied in return, "Sir, you are too polite. This is my duty."
After being busy for half a day, Li E 'er was finally cleared of suspicion. As for Zhou Yang, if they continued to interrogate him, they would eventually get new clues. The people in the court dispersed. Ning Shu exhaled and walked to Xiahou Qing with stars in her eyes. "Thank goodness Your Highness came in time. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do."
Xiahou Qing supported his forehead with one hand. "Aren't you usually quite eloquent and good at talking back to me? Why are you so scared now?"
Ning Shu lamented, "Isn't this a case of two fists being no match for four hands? Random fists can kill an old master. I, the old master, was killed by eight hands, ten hands, and twelve hands working together."
"Useless."
Ning Shu didn't mind at all. "With His Highness here, what can I do?"
The corners of Xiahou Qing's mouth curled up in an imperceptible arc.
On the side, Tan Siwei looked at the natural and harmonious atmosphere between the two. His eyes darkened slightly. He walked forward and showed a polite smile. "Sir Feng has agreed to let Li E 'er out first. However, she will inevitably be beaten twenty times for disturbing the court. However, I will instruct the officers to beat her as gently as possible. Your Highness, Shu 'er, do you think we need to interrogate her again? "
Ning Shu pondered for a moment and then said, "After the punishment, can you ask Shaoqing to make an exception and let me take her to see Zhou Xiang?"
Tan Siwei showed an awkward expression. "According to the law, it is not allowed. However … Alright, Shu 'er, wait for a moment. I will be back soon."
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