[Thanks to the book friend "Lao Zhou Lao Zhou" for his reward! One more chapter today! Each chapter of this book is 3,000 words, and I look forward to your support!] When the sky is getting light, the fire is finally extinguished. As Ding expected in advance, the Cao Mansion's losses were not too heavy.

Although the fire was fierce, it only burned dozens of houses in the southwest corner of Cao's Mansion. Apart from the farm tools and forage piled up inside, it did not burn down valuables.

But Ding did not relax his vigilance. According to the on-site investigation, it was obvious that someone was deliberately setting fire. So, since some thieves were willing to sneak into Cao's mansion, why did they just set fire in the relatively remote southwest corner? What is their purpose? Moreover, how did they avoid the night patrol of Cao's mansion? Do they still have internal support in the mansion?

Ding couldn't figure it out and could not find any evidence at the scene. She sighed and couldn't help but frown.

Cao Ang was also surprised by the strange behavior of the thief, but he searched through the history in his mind and found no records. Seeing that Ding was still thinking nervously, Cao Ang whispered: "Mother, this thief is very strange. However, since they are taking the risk tonight, we just need to calm down and they will sooner or later show more flaws. Mother does not have to worry too much. Now that the fire has been put out, my mother still orders everyone to go back to see if they can find more clues!"

Ding nodded, called the manager and ordered him to distribute the rewards to the guards present, and then disband the team.

The servants thought they would be scolded and even beaten by Cao Ding for their poor guards, but now they accidentally received the reward. They were very surprised and moved. Having such a kind mistress is really a blessing for everyone! With the newly issued rewards, everyone couldn't help but kowtow to the direction of Mrs. Ding to show their gratitude.

Soon, Mrs. Ding took Cao Ang back to her yard. When she saw Yu'er, Xie'er's nervous expression, Ding didn't care. It was normal for two little girls to be afraid of it.

Cao Ang wanted to leave here and go back to his yard to rest. However, Ding was worried about Cao Ang's safety and refused to allow it.

At this moment, someone came to report to Ding that the clan school was set on fire by thieves, burning half of the study room. The bamboo slips that the students answered yesterday were piled up like that. Because the incident happened suddenly, they were not rescued and were all burned by the fire.

Ding scratched his head. What exactly did this thief want to do? Why did he think of burning the study?

Not to mention Ding's surprise, several masters from the academy gathered together comfortably, without any embarrassment. Among them, Master Cao even gave Master Liu a thumbs up: "Master Liu, Master Cao really convinced you. The problem of determining the grades is so difficult to solve so easily! Mr. Cao really admires you!"

"Yes, yes! Mr. Liu, you can be called the number one think tank in our clan!" Mr. Qian and Mr. Zhao also praised each other in unison. Anyway, it doesn't cost money to say something good.

Mr. Liu gently stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "Who made those little thieves hate the prosperity of our clan's education? He wanted to burn our academy. It was just a blessing from heaven that the fire had just collapsed and we discovered the study room in time and quickly put out!"

The four unscrupulous father and son laughed, and they all secretly thanked the little thief who set fire in their hearts. Such a dedication and willingness to take the blame, the more people in the world, the better!

When it was dawn, Ding and Master Cao came to Cao Song's gate respectively and reported to him what happened last night.

Because of the distance, Cao Song's courtyard where he lived did not hear much news last night, and Cao Song was not very familiar with the fire in Cao's mansion last night.

After listening to Ding's report, Cao Song said angrily: "There is a little thief who has made ground on the head of Cao's family in Qiao County. It's really worth killing! Come here, immediately take my famous post and go to the Qiao County Government Office and hand it over to the county magistrate Liu Quan! Let me explain to Liu Quan clearly that if the thief cannot be found within ten days, he, the county magistrate, will be the end!"

After all, Cao Song was a high-ranking official in the court and still had great influence in the court and the country. If he was really angry, the little Liu Quan would not be worth Cao Song's direct look at him!

Immediately someone took the order loudly, then turned around and sent the order. Master Cao also came forward to report the burning of the clan's study room.

Cao Song smiled slightly, shook his head slightly, and said to Master Cao, "Teacher, the thief is quite interested. If the study burns, it will burn. You can go to the account office to withdraw some money and ask the housekeeper to arrange for someone to rebuild it. Alas, does Ming Shanzhen have so much money to manage?"

Cao Song thought that Cao De had bribed a master in the academy and burned the study to prevent Cao Anmin from overcoming Cao Anmin again. He would never have thought that his grandson Cao Ang, who had outstanding literary talent, had already been replaced by time travelers, but the masters of the academy were taking the initiative to cover Cao Ang in order to please Cao Song!

Master Cao had always had disagreements with Cao De, so he naturally would not explain it kindly. He just smiled slightly and refused to comment. So a slander was put on Cao De who was unaware of it, causing him to sneeze several times.

Master Cao smiled and asked, "Mr. Cao, in the past, there have always been two ways of civil and military competitions. Students who study literature can not participate in martial arts competitions, and students who study martial arts can not participate in the literary tests. The civil and military results are listed separately. But this year you said that the descendants of the Cao family's appropriate age must be both civil and military, and all competitions must be participated. This year, the results of the literary test are invalid. Should the examination be held again?"

Cao Song shook his head, "Forget it, the students have been preparing for so long. After the exam, please relax. Don't make things difficult for them anymore! Let's do this, the clan pays money, and each student distributes two stale money, which is a commendation for their study during this period. Whether it is the children of the Cao family or the Xiahou family, all the money will be distributed!"

Master Cao hurriedly said, "Mr. Cao is really considerate for the students. I believe that many students will remember Mr. Cao's grace after getting this money!"

Cao Song smiled and shook his head, "No, you were wrong. This is not my Cao Song's grace! It is the commendation of our Cao family for their hard study, and the expectations of our Cao clan for them! By the way, I heard that A'ang's academic performance in the study is very good, but is there any such thing?"

Master Cao hurriedly said, "This is true! Xiao Cao Ang won the first place in every exam in the past, and he is the best student in the clan school!"

While speaking, Master Cao took a long breath and secretly admired everyone's decision last night. Did you hear that Cao Song, the head of the Cao family, personally inquired about the achievements, and used such a friendly title. This is a unique honor among the third generation of the Cao family!

Ding, who was standing beside him, quickly said, "Aang has to copy big characters every day, and he reads books very late. And he will go to the martial arts field every day this month to work hard. I heard from the martial arts masters that he practices very hard!"

Cao Song nodded and said to Master Cao with a smile: "Teacher, I met him in the county town a few days ago, which made my eyes shine! You masters are all famous teachers I carefully selected. We must strictly demand him and train him into talents! Ah Man was a bit naughty when he was a child, so you have to take Ang'er tight for me!"

Master Cao quickly agreed and asked: "Duke Cao, what method is used to compete in this year? Is it a competition in the martial arts field or going out to hunt?"

"Of course it's going out to hunt!" Cao Song said with a smile: "Last year, the Yellow Turbans were in chaos, so our competition was forced to stay in the martial arts field. This year, everyone can go out for a relaxing time, eat roasted rabbits and roasted wild ducks, and relax well! This way, the day after tomorrow is a zodiac day. Please inform me when you go out to hunt the day after tomorrow. I will personally present the award for those with excellent grades!"

Master Cao hurriedly smiled and said, "It would be a blessing for them to be able to give them awards. If I hadn't been beyond the age of the competition now, I would have been in the hunting team and won the prize from Cao Gong!"

Cao Song laughed...

Not long after, Ling Yue was so angry that she wanted to cry. She frowned and looked at Ling Shan, and asked angrily: "So, you ran to the Cao family's mansion last night, set off a lot of fire, and then went to meet the two little girls, patted your butt and left? Ling Shan, why do you have so much leisure? Is that an ordinary family? That's Cao Song's manor, the manor of the Grand Minister, the Grand Honglu, and Cao Song, who was once one of the three dukes!"

Lingshan lowered her head, twisted her fingers, and whispered: "Senior sister, I didn't mean it. Yesterday I wanted to just meet the crab, but I didn't expect that they were in the deep courtyard of the inner courtyard of the Cao Mansion, and were very cautious. I really couldn't find the opportunity, so I had to set a fire to attract the attention of the Cao family patrol team. How could I have thought that this fire would be so big! Senior sister... sister... my dear sister, I will definitely notice it next time!"

"I want to have a next time? Humph!" Ling Yue frowned, rubbed her temples, and whispered: "Lingshan, our Moon Worshiping Cult is now in a period of low-key development, and we should not attract the attention of the government. Now Cao Song sent someone to hand Liu Quan the note to solve the case in a timely manner, and Liu Quan searched everywhere like a crazy wild dog! If he found out our identity, you would have made a big mistake! Think carefully about it, did you reveal your identity yesterday?"

"It probably didn't," Lingshan said uncertainly, feeling a little worried.

"Let's do this, you've been in the inn these few days, don't go!" Ling Yue sighed, "You have to reflect on when you realize your mistakes and when you go out!"

At this moment, Lin Le knocked on the door, ran in quickly, came to Lingyue, and whispered: "Senior sister, Wen Sheng is here, I'm pointing out that I want to buy another servant from us!"

Lingshan's ears were very useful, and she could hear them clearly. She jumped up suddenly and said angrily: "This beast dares to come here. I really don't know how to live or die! Senior sister, I will kill him now and avenge Xing'er and the others!"

"Sit down for me and stay honestly!" Ling Yue roared angrily: "I am the temporary leader and order you to stay here and not go out. Ziying, you have a look at her for me. Lin Le, let's go!"
Chapter completed!