Chapter 1725
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On the other side, when Su Cheng hurried back to the magistrate's office, he ran into the steward who was running towards him.
He immediately asked, "Steward, how is it? Has the fire been extinguished?"
The steward frowned and said doubtfully, "Master, I went to take a look. There's no fire in our magistrate's office. It's just that a few piles of wet straw were set on fire. That's why there's such a huge amount of smoke. I don't know who deliberately lit wet straw in all four corners of the magistrate's office to cause such a big commotion. "
"What? Then why was everyone shouting that there was a fire just now? "Su Cheng said in a flustered and exasperated manner.
"Perhaps someone saw the smoke and thought that there was a fire, so they shouted everywhere to warn everyone. I didn't expect that it wasn't a fire at all, but someone playing a prank. "The steward analyzed.
Su Cheng immediately narrowed his eyes maliciously. "Who is it that dares to play a prank in this official's magistrate's office?"
"Master, our magistrate's office has always been peaceful until that young master Chu and his entourage arrived. Do you think that this incident was caused by them? "The steward narrowed his eyes.
"Young master Chu?" When Su Cheng mentioned this name, a trace of suspicion flashed through his eyes.
"Master, so you're here. I've been looking for you." At this moment, an elegant and indifferent voice sounded from the side of the path.
Su Cheng hurriedly turned around and saw Chu Xuanchen dressed in white. He was supporting Yun Ruoyue, who was wearing a veil, as he walked over somewhat anxiously.
A chrysanthemum blossomed on his face. "It's so late. Young master Chu, are you looking for this official for something?"
"I heard that there was a fire outside. I wanted to remind you to be careful. Master, are you alright? "Chu Xuanchen said indifferently.
"This official is fine. Thank you for your concern. Young master, you and your wife weren't frightened, right? "Su Cheng asked.
His eyes stared suspiciously at Chu Xuanchen. He wanted to see if there was any trace of guilt on his face.
Unfortunately, Chu Xuanchen's expression was very calm. He didn't seem to be guilty at all.
Chu Xuanchen shook his head. "Master, don't worry. We're also fine. But why did the magistrate's office suddenly catch fire? Milord, did a thief break into the yamen? "
Su Cheng stared at Chu Xuanchen maliciously, and the suspicion in his eyes grew. "It's not a fire, but a prank. Someone deliberately lit the wet grass around to create the illusion of a fire! There must be someone with ulterior motives. In the past, my magistrate's office was fine. I wonder why such a thing happened this time? "
What he meant was that Chu Xuanchen and the others only got into trouble after they came to the magistrate's office, so it must have something to do with them.
Chu Xuanchen curled his lips slightly and didn't comment.
"Master, it's not good. I saw a masked thief dressed in night clothes. He snuck into your room and stole something." At this moment, the panicked voice of a servant came from not far away.
"What? You said there was a thief in the residence, and he even went to steal this official's things? "Su Cheng said angrily.
Chu Xuanchen also said, "Daren, speaking of this matter, I also remember. Just now, there was also a masked man in black who snuck into my courtyard. After he was discovered by my guards, he fled. Do you think they are the same person? "
"What? A thief also broke into your courtyard? "Su Cheng was dumbfounded.
It seemed that this incident had nothing to do with Young Master Chu. He was also a victim.
At this moment, the servant said in fear and trepidation, "Master, after I saw the thief flash out of your room, I went to …"
"Went to what? Hurry up and tell me! "Su Cheng said anxiously.
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