New widow

Seeing that Su Du was silent, the prefect sneered: "In this world, if you want others to be ignorant, you have to do it yourself. This matter is not trivial, and all the evidence points to the Kuang family. Su Tongpan, you and I are officials, the most important thing is I want to be worthy of Li Shu."

These words were very serious. Su Du looked at the magistrate: "Sir, this matter..."

"Su Tongpan!" The magistrate interrupted Su Du directly: "Don't say any more, take someone with you now, go to Kuang's house and bring that person."

Of course Su Du knew that the man's purpose was to accuse Su Qiao, so Su Du suddenly raised his head and met the magistrate's eyes. The magistrate looked at Su Du and sneered: "Are all the rumors outside true?"

Su Du immediately thought of the rumors outside, but at this moment, Su Du could only grit his teeth and said: "Sir, Madam Kuang is a widow. How can an official slander the reputation of a widow for nothing. "

"Okay, you also know that she is a widow, and you also know that her reputation is very important, so you should lead someone to catch that person, so that Mrs. Kuang can be innocent." The prefect said coldly. Su Du knew that whatever he said would be in vain, so Su Du could only respond respectfully and withdraw.

"Su Tongpan!" When Su Du was about to walk out of the study, the prefect stopped him again. Su Du turned around, the candlelight danced on the prefect's face, and the prefect's voice was also very soft: "Su Tongpan must remember to be an official. way."

It was at this time that Su Du thought that Su Qiao was not protected by others. Needless to say, Mr. Kuang, the British government is just a cover used by Su Qiao. Moreover, the capital is so far away from here. Even if Mrs. Song Wu wants to protect her, by the time she arrives, the matter is a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed.

And if Su Qiao is not protected, once something happens to her, the joy in that peaceful little courtyard will disappear. Su Du said yes quietly and walked out without looking back.

The magistrate looked at Su Du's back and sighed. Who knows how far things in this world can go. Mrs. Chu was poisoned and died. As an official's wife, this is naturally a big deal. The hints in Chu Zhixian's words were all to pin the blame on Su Qiao. If that's the case, let's push Su Qiao out. Anyway, when things here are finished and the news is heard in the capital, there is nothing that can be done.

Zhang Qing was waiting outside and saw Su Du coming out. Zhang Qing took one look at Su Du's expression and knew that something must be bad, so Zhang Qing didn't say anything and just followed Su Du out.

"I want to leave the city." Su Du said tiredly, Zhang Qing could not help but frown: "At this moment, the city gate has been closed."

"If there is an emergency, of course you can open the door." As Su Du opened his hand, Zhang Qing saw the token in Su Du's hand. This could open a small door, and leaving the city overnight must be a very urgent matter. .

"Ms. Kuang..." Zhang Qing asked subconsciously. Su Du smiled bitterly: "They know that no one can protect her and no one can turn to, so they want to bully her."

who are they? Zhang Qing didn't ask, and even trying to comfort Su Du seemed ridiculous.

"I..." Zhang Qing only said this, and Su Du waved his hand: "Stop talking. Since the prefect is suppressing it like this, I have no choice but to do it first."

Zhang Qing looked at Su Du's heavy steps and chased after him. He wanted to ask something but didn't. At this time, all the government officials had rested. Su Du came to Brother Zhou's house and showed the token to Brother Zhou. Seeing that it was an urgent matter, Brother Zhou naturally did not dare to say a word and hurriedly went to find the government officials.

Brother Zhou also invited Su Du and the other two people into the main room: "You two adults will have some tea first and warm your bodies. In less than half an hour, everyone will be here."

Su Du was sitting in the main room, holding a tea bowl with both hands. Occasionally, voices and whispers came to his ears, as if Brother Zhou's family had been awakened, but they did not dare to speak loudly.

Such a peaceful night should not have been like this. Zhang Qing looked at Su Du's expression and said softly, "Why don't I go there on your behalf."

"No need." Su Du still only said these two words. Brother Zhou walked in with a few snacks. Seeing Su Du's expression, Brother Zhou did not dare to speak again.

"Eat some snacks, the night is still long." Brother Zhou put the snacks on the table. Zhang Qing picked up a piece of snacks and put it in Su Du's hand. Su Du just hummed, but his expression was still blank.

Brother Zhou became more and more afraid to speak. There were footsteps in the yard. Brother Zhou hurriedly went out. Zhang Qing listened to Brother Zhou talking to the government officials again and knew that no matter how he comforted him, he could only sit with Su Du. it's here.

"Two adults, we are all here." Brother Zhou walked in and reported. Su Du then stood up and said, "Let's go."

"Sir, where are we going?" Brother Zhou naturally wanted to ask clearly. Su Du seemed to have come back to his senses at this moment: "Go outside the city."

Going out of town? It seemed that this matter was not too small. After all, the prefect would not open the city gate at night unless necessary. So Brother Zhou didn't say anything anymore and just followed Su Du out.

Zhang Qing stood at the entrance of the alley and watched them leave. He didn't know what Su Du was thinking at this moment. If something happened to Su Qiao, what would those people in the small courtyard do?

Zhang Qing thought of Song Zhen's eyes again. Those eyes were so bright. Could it be that a girl with such bright eyes would never see her bright eyes again in the future?

Su Du led the people to the city gate, took out the token and showed it to the soldiers guarding the gate. It won't be the big city gate, but just a convenient gate.

There were also some people outside the city gate who were reluctant to go to the inn to stay and wait for the city gate to open. Some people just waited by the city gate. Others built a shed and warmed themselves by the fire. Everyone was surprised when they saw the city gate slowly opening. Xiao, what kind of big event is happening now, and we have to open the city gate at starry night.

Su Du also heard the discussion of these people, but Su Du didn't take it to heart. At this time, Su Du only had the idea of ​​what to do with Su Qiao and no other thoughts.

"This is not the road to Uncle Wan's house." When they set foot on the road, someone was surprised and said softly. Of course, Brother Zhou also recognized where this road was going and couldn't help but take a deep breath. Soon Brother Zhou even thought about who went there. Except for Su Qiao, it was impossible for anyone else to mobilize troops and mobilize people like this.

"Is this Uncle Wan committing a crime?" When Zhuangzi appeared in front of everyone, a government servant asked Brother Zhou in a low voice. Brother Zhou glared at him: "Why don't you understand now? Don't say what you shouldn't say. , don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask.”