County Magistrate Feng shouted, "Alright, I've been in Suanzao County for ten years and I know the people here better than you do. This matter is over and you are not allowed to mention it again."

"Please recognize your identity, County Magistrate Feng, and do your job well. The people of Suanzao County are your bread and butter." Tang Zhongbai's voice was low and contained a hint of warning. "I am responsible for the criminal case. Please do not overstep your authority in the future."

After saying that, he walked away without even looking back at them.

Feng Siyao angrily shouted at his figure: "What do you mean by this? Are you trying to be disloyal? Brother Xiaobai, in Suanzao County, we are your closest relatives."

Feng Siqing tried to stop her and chased after her.

Feng Siyao was not willing to be outdone, so she followed closely and ran to catch up with her sister.

Tang Zhongbai walked very fast. Feng Siqing shouted as he ran, "Second Young Master, Second Young Master, please walk slower. I want to talk to you."

He slowed down his pace and stood in the corridor. Without turning back, he said in a slightly softer voice, "Go ahead."

The cold wind blew wildly, making their hair fly, and Feng Siqing shivered.

"You, you need to understand my father. He has been in Suanzao County for more than ten years. From being unfamiliar with the place when he first arrived to being able to handle things with ease now, you don't understand how much effort he has put in. Even a county magistrate cannot afford to offend the local tyrants." Feng Siqing's voice was filled with worry. "We grew up together. My father is a retainer of your family. We all know this. I just hope that for the sake of our past relationship, you won't make things too awkward."

Tang Zhongbai sneered, "You and your father have been here for many years. You must know better than me what he has done. If it weren't for the sake of friendship, do you think he can still stay here comfortably?"

Feng Nian has been in Suanzao County for more than ten years, and his achievements have been declining year by year. He came to Suanzao County because his father had asked him to do so, and because he often dreamed of a beautiful girl lying in a dense jujube forest in the dark night. She looked painful and kept asking him for help.

After asking many people, he found out that only Suanzao County in Chenliu County had a large number of jujube trees growing.

He didn't remember recognizing this girl, but the same dream he had over the years made him very curious whether there really was such a person waiting for his salvation in Suanzao County.

He came here full of curiosity and hope for his father's instructions.

Fortunately, on the second day after arriving in Suanzao County, he met the girl of his dreams.

He was both surprised and delighted. The person in his dream was real, and it was also true that she was in trouble.

But what confused him was that the girl refused his help.

You know, with his ability, he can easily allow her family to live a life of luxury.

But she insisted on relying on herself. She always took the lead and loved to stand up for the weak, so he had to stay by her side to prevent her from getting hurt.

However, most of these scoundrels who are rampant in Suanzao County are lackeys raised by several major families.

Without the tacit approval of the county magistrate, how could they dare to be so rampant.

The magistrate of a county assisted the tyrant in his evil deeds and helped unscrupulous businessmen to harm the people.

Feng Nian, you are awesome!

"Brother Xiaobai, what are you talking about? Even if my father has no merits, he has worked hard." Feng Siyao pouted and said aggrievedly, "I find that you have become a different person since you came here. Is it Jiang who instigated you to do this? I know that bitch is not a good person. She specializes in seducing men."

A dangerous murderous intent flashed in Tang Zhongbai's eyes, and his gaze shifted to her, staring at her quietly, with an indescribable complex emotion in his eyes, like disgust and pity.

Feng Siqing glared at his sister and scolded her, "If you don't know how to speak, don't speak. Go back to your room."

Feng Siyao rolled her eyes with disdain, "Sister, I'm not wrong. She's a lowly farm girl, how dare she want to be with Brother Xiaobai? Is she worthy?"

Tang Zhongbai looked at her with a strange eye, as if he was looking at a monster. He sneered, said nothing, turned around and left without hesitation.

Walk freely, firmly and without any delay.

Only the two sisters of the Feng family were left standing in the corridor, one shouting and the other silently watching his departing back, feeling disappointed.

Finally it has come to this. Her repeated persuasions to her father have made no progress. What she was worried about was already evident from the moment Tang Zhongbai came to Suanzao County, which indicated that the Tang family was about to abandon them.

My father didn't even seize his last chance.

The raging cold wind showed no signs of stopping, there were very few pedestrians on the street, and all the restaurants in Sihai were closed.

The only restaurant in the entire ferry that was still open for business was Xu's Tavern.

After noon, Tang Zhongbai walked into the tavern alone with heavy steps and a gloomy face.

He sat down and ordered some drinks. After guzzling three large glasses, he suddenly stood up and went upstairs.

Arriving at Xu Da's room, Tang Zhongbai sat directly opposite him. Without waiting for Xu Da to ask, he said, "Lin Jianfei's entire family was silenced."

Xu Da was startled, and said "Oh", then asked, "Is it the Lin family that went to the Zhang family to cause trouble yesterday?"

Tang Zhongbai nodded, feeling depressed.

"You are a judge. If there is a murder case, just go and investigate. Why do you look so sad?"

Tang Zhongbai lowered his head and closed his eyes. "We found a piece of green cloth and a bloody red wooden hairpin at the scene."

Xu Da was puzzled and asked, "So what?"

"I saw that hairpin on the Zhang family girl's head yesterday, and that piece of cloth..." He couldn't continue, he was afraid that his worries would be true.

He had seen the ruthless and evil look on her face when she stabbed Zhou Shen with a knife, like a possessed... devil.

Xu Da was stunned. "You mean, the piece of cloth is... How is that possible? You know her character. She wouldn't kill an entire family just because of a small conflict. Besides, I can testify that she stayed in the restaurant yesterday when there was a strong wind."

"Of course I believe her, but there were other people who went to the crime scene. If the news gets out, the people in the yamen will definitely try to pin the real murderer on her. So, I came to Brother Xu to ask for a foolproof method to successfully get rid of her."

The relationship between the two had just improved, and he didn't want to go back to square one because of this incident.

"Don't worry about nothing. That girl has many tricks up her sleeve. Why don't you just ask her directly?" Xu Da stood up and walked out. "Let's go, I'll go too. I also want to hear my sister's analysis. Who was the 'hero' who killed the Lin family so easily? "

"Okay." Tang Zhongbai hurriedly followed.

In Li Jiyi's room, the two explained the whole story.

Jiang Muxia laughed happily, "Oh my God, this is a great hero who did this. I have to thank him very much."

Xu Da and Tang Zhongbai looked at each other in speech. This silly girl didn't understand that the real murderer had made her take the blame.

Since the real murderer can't be found, she has already given up her life, and she is still smiling foolishly?

"Don't worry, the murderer is not me, nor is it Zhang Chuncao." She slammed the table, her eyes firm, "The person who framed us just saw that we had a conflict with the Lin family. This is his evidence and also his flaw."

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