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“Zhou Min?” Governor Zhang frowned. “What grievance has he suffered?”

The official adopted an attitude of "I don't know who Zhou Min is."

However, Yang Yingying did not reply, but just looked at Su Nan.

Governor Zhang immediately understood.

It seems that Yang Yingying didn't believe in his status as governor... but rather in Su Nan.

Governor Zhang's expression immediately turned strange.

The banished immortal... is extremely famous in the world of courtesans.

"Tell us what you have to say," Su Nan said calmly.

Yang Yingying said sadly, "My husband was originally an official in the Yunzhou Military Command."

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Governor Zhang was taken aback, his attitude changed abruptly, and he bent down to help the kneeling Yang Yingying up.

"So it's Mrs. Zhou, the Chief Clerk. What happened to Chief Clerk Zhou?"

"Yes, I am the governor of Yunzhou. All three departments of Yunzhou must obey my orders. Madam, please speak freely about any grievances you may have."

Governor Zhang's acting skills are second to none.

However, Yang Yingying hesitated for a moment, then stared at Governor Zhang and said, "Sir, may I see your appointment document, or perhaps your official seal?"

Governor Zhang

The surrounding Tiger Guards instinctively gripped their sword hilts, scrutinizing Yang Yingying.

This is not something an ordinary woman would say, even if she were a woman who had experienced life.

If Su Nan tells you to speak, then speak. If I, the official, tell you to speak, then you must see the official seal.

Governor Zhang took two steps back without making a sound and said, "Take my official documents and seal."

His attendants immediately brought him the documents and official seal.

Governor Zhang looked at Yang Yingying and said, "I will allow you to take a look because you are the wife of an official."

The attendants stepped forward and showed the documents and official seal.

Yang Yingying examined it carefully for a long time. In fact, it was the first time she had ever seen an appointment document. Her eyes searched for the words "Yunzhou" and "Governor", and after seeing the bright red seal, she had no more doubts.

The fact that the other party has been willing to argue with a weak woman like her for so long is actually a sign of sincerity and character.

Yang Yingying knelt down again and kowtowed, saying, "I am Yang Yingying, originally a woman from the Yunzhou Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution). Several years ago, I met and fell in love with Lord Zhou, and after shedding my lowly status, I have been serving Lord Zhou ever since..."

Everyone exchanged knowing glances.

No wonder the woman looked at Su Nan as if she were seeing a family member.

Who in the world doesn't know that Su Zhe Xian and the women of the Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment venue) are related?!

No wonder this woman is more knowledgeable than ordinary women, and knows how to read documents and official seals.

In this era, the women of the Jiaofangsi (a type of government-run entertainment institution) were a highly educated and cultured group among women.

He was proficient in all the arts, including playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and prose.

Yang Yingying briefly recounted her past with Zhou Min, frankly stating that she was a kept woman outside the marriage, and that Zhou Min would only meet with her once every so often.

"Some time ago, Lord Zhou suddenly came to me and gave me something. He said that he might be in danger soon and that if something bad happened to him, I should hide immediately and find a way to leave Yunzhou and give this thing to Lord Yang, the governor of Qingzhou."

"Not long after, I received news of Lord Zhou's passing..."

Yang Yingying's tears fell in a steady stream, and she sobbed uncontrollably!

"The woman was both sad and frightened, and dared not stay any longer, so she hid at the house of a sister and asked her to find out information."

"After hiding for a while, that woman told me that Master Zhao's caravan was going to Qingzhou soon, so I borrowed twenty taels of silver from her, bought a horse, and left Yunzhou with the caravan..."

The rest is history.

While Yang Yingying was speaking, everyone was observing her expression.

At least for now, no abnormalities have been found, and there is no indication of any forgery.

Zhou Min never revealed his identity as a night watchman's undercover agent until his death, even though the other party was a trusted friend of Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya.

This shows that Zhou Min is a competent spy.

As for why Yang Yingying was sent to Qingzhou to find the Hermit of Ziyang, instead of other neighboring states, the reason is quite simple.

Yang Gong was a graduate of Yunlu Academy, and thus not aligned with the officials of the court. Although the great scholars of Yunlu Academy were witty and humorous, their character was still trustworthy.

Governor Zhang frowned. "You suspect that Zhou Min was murdered?"

Yang Yingying nodded vigorously: "Isn't it obvious? Please, Your Excellency, do justice for my husband."

"Alright, I agree. Take out what Zhou Jingli left you at the end."

Yang Yingying immediately kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Excellency."

Yang Yingying straightened up, reached into her bosom, took out half a jade pendant, and presented it with both hands: "This is what Lord Zhou gave to me that night."

All eyes were on the jade pendant.

It was a semi-circular jade pendant, translucent green in color. It was supposed to be a round piece of jade, but it was cut in half by a sharp tool.

Su Nan took it and stroked the jade pendant.

However, it was unclear what was going on at the moment.

As an experienced undercover agent, Zhou Min would certainly not leave behind any obvious clues.

"Let's head to Yunzhou first."

Governor Zhang then instructed his soldiers: "Continue onward to Yunzhou."

The group carried the surviving merchants and their goods, and the caravan continued its journey, heading towards Yunzhou along the official road.

Chapter 79 Zhou Min's Widow, and the Broken Jade Pendant

Since Su Nan said that, he must have discovered something unusual.

But at the moment, there is nothing unusual.

All the bandits had been killed, leaving only these survivors.

This was just a simple case of bandits robbing people on the road; similar incidents happen every day in Yunzhou.

Both Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang looked at Su Nan.

Seeing that the two were looking at him, Su Nan said, "I just think this ambush is very strange."

Nangong Qianrou frowned slightly and said, "Yunzhou has always been in turmoil, with bandits robbing and pillaging in the mountains happening all the time. What's so strange about that?"

Su Nan shook his head and explained, "These are no ordinary bandits."

Both Governor Zhang and Nangong Qianrou looked puzzled upon hearing this.

Su Nan then looked at the weapon that Nangong Qianrou had just thrown at him.

"Look, these are all military supplies."

"The fact that these supplies have appeared in the hands of bandits is enough to prove that there are indeed people in Yunzhou who are colluding with bandits to transport supplies."

"But those who can possess military supplies are all the largest bandit strongholds in Yunzhou; some smaller strongholds are not qualified to have these weapons."

"So what was their purpose in robbing this caravan?"

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang answered without hesitation: "Of course, it's robbery!"

Robbery by bandits is a very common occurrence.

Su Nan shook his head and said, "No, these bandits' purpose is not to rob money."

"Look, all the bodyguards in the group are dead, but the merchants and ordinary people are still alive."

“Look at those goods, they’re all intact. The bandits didn’t even tear off the tarpaulin on the outside. They didn’t even look at what was inside. How could they be after money?”

Governor Zhang pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps there simply isn't enough time to clean it up."

"Four Seven Three"

Su Nan laughed and pointed at the survivors who were bound hand and foot: "Then why would you have time to tie them up?"

"If I were a robber seeking money, these truckloads of goods would be my target."

“I’ll kill those ordinary people too, why bother tying them up?”

"So their goal..."

Nangong Qianrou and Governor Zhang exchanged a glance. The former frowned and said, "So their target isn't the goods, but the people?"

Su Nan nodded and looked at the survivors.

"There's something fishy going on among these people; we might get something we don't expect."

Governor Zhang nodded in agreement.

Southern Jiangsu always manages to find clues in these subtle details!

This meticulous observational ability is something he lacks.

Just like on the canal, he only glanced at it, but it led to a major case involving the canal transport authorities!

Perhaps it can be the same today.

Governor Zhang then summoned a middle-aged merchant and asked, "Who are you?"

The man quickly replied, "I am a silk merchant from Baidi City, and I am here in Qingzhou with two thousand bolts of silk to do business!"

"Because of the long journey and fear of being attacked by bandits, they went to Qingzhou with Master Zhao's caravan!"

"This man is quite capable, with connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds. His caravan used to be very safe."

"I have cooperated with him many times, but who would have thought that today... Alas, the hunter who hunts geese all day long has finally been pecked blind by the geese. Zhao Long was a man of some stature and a man of his word. What a pity."

Subsequently, Su Nan, Governor Zhang, and Nangong Qianrou questioned each of the more than twenty survivors.

Most of the vendors here are traveling in groups.

Only that plump woman was all alone!