Xin Guanghui asked, "You've already killed someone, so you're not a serious criminal. To Dean Gu, what kind of criminal is considered a serious criminal?"

Gu Qingcheng was speechless for a moment.

Xin Guanghui said, "Bieye killed someone in the street. His crime is unpardonable. I did not sentence him to be executed immediately, but let him live for three more days. This is all a sign of mercy to him!"

Gu Qingcheng retorted, "He didn't kill the person!"

"This case is full of doubts. I hope you will find out everything and don't unjustly accuse a good person!"

Xin Guanghui changed his previous compliment to him.

"You saw with your own eyes that the person was not killed by him?"

Gu Qingcheng said seriously, "There are witnesses who can prove that the deceased died of poisoning, not being beaten to death..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted bluntly by Xin Guanghui.

"You mean, someone bribed Wu Zuo to tell lies? Wu Zuo is my officer, is it possible that this officer would still protect the prisoner?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Retire!"

Gu Rao grabbed Bieye's hand and solemnly promised, "Don't be afraid, I won't let anything happen to you!"

Bieye came over to comfort her.

"Don't be too anxious."

"Take good care of yourself."

Gu Rao nodded heavily.

"Ah."

The other party had a large number of people and was from the government. She could not resist and could only watch helplessly as the government officials escorted Bieye away.

-

After they came out, Gu Qingcheng said to Gu Rao, "This matter is fishy from beginning to end. Someone must have deliberately framed it."

"We don't have much time left. We must find the murderer of Bieye within three days."

"Think about it carefully, have you offended anyone with any background recently?"

Gu Rao shook his head.

"My husband and I are not people who like to cause trouble. Apart from some grievances with other families, we have never offended anyone else. What's more, given our status, the people we know should all be businessmen. If we have offended anyone, it should be There is a business conflict, let’s open a restaurant and take away their business.”

Gu Qingcheng said, "In extraordinary times, you can only use extraordinary means. Since those people are giving money, we can also give money. As long as we give more, we might be able to rescue Bieye."

Gu Rao nodded.

"I can use all my savings. However, the restaurant does not belong to me now. There are also two friends' business stocks in it. If I want to sell it, I have to negotiate with them and give them some compensation."

"I don't know how much money is enough."

Gu Qingcheng took out two silver notes from his arms.

"Here are two thousand taels of silver. You take it first. If it's not enough, I'll help you find a solution together."

Gu Rao did not refuse.

"Brothers have to settle accounts openly. Although you are my uncle, I can't accept your money in vain. I borrowed this money from you. After helping my husband get through this crisis, we can make money together." Return it to you slowly."

Gu Qingcheng touched Gu Rao's head.

"Silly girl, you are the only bloodline left by my elder brother. I should take care of you for him, and I regard you as my biological daughter. How can I give my own daughter money and ask her to pay it back?"

"Don't be stressed. No matter what happens, uncle will help you."

Gu Rao was moved.

"Thank you uncle."

Gu Qingcheng said, "I'll go with you."

Gu Rao nodded.

"it is good."

-

The two arrived at the magistrate's mansion. When they walked through the main entrance, the concierge helped inform them and then came back to tell them that the magistrate had gone to bed.

Gu Rao said, "We can wait until he wakes up before going in."

The concierge waved his hand impatiently.

"If you want to wait for someone outside, stand farther away and don't stand at the door blocking the door."

It is late autumn now, and the autumn style is extremely bleak.

Gu Rao and Gu Qingcheng stood under a big tree next to the mansion and waited.

"Uncle, please go back to the inn first."

Gu Qingcheng frowned and said, "You are a weak woman and don't have much to wear. Don't get cold while enjoying the cool breeze here. You go back first and give me the money. I will handle this matter."

Gu Rao shook his head.

"No."

"I have to handle this matter personally. Without seeing him safe with my own eyes, I won't be able to feel at ease even if I go back."

Gu Qingcheng took off his coat.

"Put it on your shoulders."

Gu Rao was stunned for a moment.

"No."

"You are also wearing thin clothes. I am a young man who is in good health. A little wind will be fine. You..." At this point, he realized that his words seemed a bit hurtful and quickly changed his words, "I wear two t-shirts underneath." It’s just that you can’t see the underwear, it’s more than you wear, so you should keep it to yourself.”

Gu Qingcheng didn't wait for Gu Rao's reaction and directly put his coat on her shoulders.

"Don't be brave."

Gu Rao couldn't refuse anymore, so he could only accept Gu Qingcheng's kindness.

The two of them waited at the door for nearly two hours.

Gu Rao's legs were weak.

Gu Qingcheng didn't look good either.

"Today is not a day for rest, but he is sleeping in at home. Is this how he becomes the county magistrate? Or is he deliberately avoiding us?"

Gu Rao guessed, "He was quite respectful to you yesterday. In addition to seeing you as the dean of Qiushui Academy, he should also be wary of your status as the son-in-law of the Ningzhou Prefect. Why is he suddenly no longer wary today?" Woolen cloth?"

"Could it be that the person who framed us has a stronger backstage than the prefect?"

Gu Qingcheng said, "Your guess is not impossible."

Gu Rao frowned slightly.

"I can't delay it any longer. I don't want to sit here and wait for death!"

Gu Qingcheng asked, "What other plans do you have?"

Gu Rao said firmly, "Since the county magistrate refuses to handle this matter, I will go directly to the prefect. I don't believe it. All officials are as corrupt as the county magistrate!"

Gu Qingcheng thought for a moment.

"I'll go with you. If you go to the county town alone, you may have to go through some twists and turns before you can see the prefect. If I take you there, you can see him directly."

Gu Rao once again felt what it means to enjoy the shade under a big tree.

"it is good."

-

The two traveled under the stars and at night, and arrived at the county town in only one day. Without any delay, they went directly to the Wen family home, the county governor's residence.

Wen Yun had never been very satisfied with this son-in-law, and was very indifferent to him coming to visit alone.

"Why didn't you come with Nuannuan?"

Gu Qingcheng had long been accustomed to his father-in-law's cold attitude towards him, and said calmly, "I came here this time to ask for something."

"My son-in-law has a niece who was framed and wronged. However, the current magistrate of Donghuang County is a corrupt person. It is clear that the case is full of doubts, but he turned a blind eye. It is obvious that he was bribed. We have no choice but to do so. Why don’t you come and ask your father-in-law to seek justice for your niece-in-law?”

Wen Yun sneered and placed the tea cup heavily on the table.

"Now you know how to ask for help?"

"If you didn't want to make progress and were content with the status quo, with your talent, why would you be stuck as a dean in a small wild boar county?"

“Now we can’t even deal with a county magistrate!”

"Look at your potential!"

"If Nuan Nuan hadn't insisted on marrying you, why would I have let my daughter marry you and suffer!"

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