When he took the medicine, Bai Sujin lay down on his side, but his heart was desolate, he really didn't expect that the "Qingtian Lord" who was rumored in everyone's mouth acted so hastily, and was disturbed by the squire that week's words, and he also beat himself with twenty boards.

Guo Yifeng and Li Quan naturally got the news and rushed over to inquire about the reason for the incident. Bai Sujin was angry and hateful, and shouted at Guo Yifeng: "It's a shame for you to tell me that the Shangshu of the Criminal Department is just right, and when I see him today, he is just a dumb official who does not distinguish between black and white." Our statements are true, but that Zhou Shilang said that we were fabricating facts and deliberately framing us. Shangshu of the Criminal Department heard the mistaken belief, because I had a few words with the waiter, and he beat me with twenty boards, where is the reason? ”

Guo Yifeng frowned and asked, "How can this be, then what are you going to do next?" ”

Bai Sujin gritted his teeth and said, "What are you going to do?" Of course, we will continue to sue the people, and if the surname Zhang is not punished one day, we will have to worry about our lives one day, so we can't just go back home, wouldn't that be self-defeating? ”

Li Miaoqiu sighed, and said: "Sister Su Jin is also right when she says this, but since ancient times, it has not been so easy to succeed in civil prosecution officials, according to my intentions, it is better to stop here, so as not to suffer from flesh and skin again." This matter started because of me, I should be responsible for my sister, Suzhou, my sister can't go back, it's better to do this, I'll give some silver taels to help you rent a shop in the capital, and you will do business in the capital in the future. ”

Bai Sujin looked at Li Miaoqiu with an angry face, and said angrily: "Miaoqiu, I was beaten by the board, and I didn't say I wanted to give up, why are you so cowardly, if you can't sue once, you will retreat." If you decide not to sue again, then my board will be in vain. You go, don't worry about me, don't give me money, I'm not your sister, even if I starve to death on the streets in the future, it has nothing to do with you. ”

Li Miaoqiu burst into tears again, sobbing: "My sister said this, it really made me embarrassed, my sister knew that I didn't mean anything else, I just couldn't bear to see my sister suffer for me." Besides, since I have sued once, and the criminal department has already determined that the testimony of the witnesses is not credible, where can I find enough evidence? ”

Bai Sujin thought for a while, and then asked: "The testimony is not credible, the evidence should always be somewhat credible, what kind of token did the negative man give you, or the letters he wrote to you?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Miaoqiu's eyes flashed, and he hurriedly said: "I remember, he gave me a lot of fine jade pendants and pearls, but these objects are very common in jewelry shops, and they are not evidence." If there is only some hope, it is a handwritten letter he left me. ”

"Letters?" Guo Yifeng was the first to ask, "What letters, love letters?" ”

Li Miaoqiu shook his head and said slowly: "A year ago, after I had a miscarriage, he was leaving, I struggled to hold on for a few days, and finally one morning, he still left, leaving a letter on the table. It is to the effect that he is sorry for me, and after the abortion, he wants me to have a good birth and recuperate, and when the title of the New Year's gold list is called, he will come to me, and he will definitely marry me Mingmei, so that I can rest assured. ”

"Great, that's good evidence." Bai Sujin didn't care about the pain on his body, and said happily, "If there is this letter, then his crime is a certainty." ”

Li Miaoqiu snorted, looked at Bai Sujin's hopeful gaze, and said: "Why don't I go to the court tomorrow and submit this letter to the Criminal Department Shangshu, if the Criminal Department Shangshu is really a wise official, he will definitely investigate this matter in detail." ”

"Don't worry, wait for two days, I'll be well-healed, and I'll accompany you." Bai Sujin had a determined look on his face.

After lunch, the few people went back to their rooms. At this time, the shopkeeper ran to Bai Sujin's door and reported, "Madam, someone is looking for you." ”

Zijuan opened the door, but saw Li Chengze, who was dressed in regular clothes, standing in front of the door, Bai Sujin obviously saw him on the couch, and said in a flat tone: "Zijuan, I don't want to see this person, close the door." ”

Li Chengze ignored Bai Sujin's words, took advantage of Zijuan's stunned moment, and walked in, and said lightly: "I haven't seen you these days, but you are becoming more and more bold." ”

Zijuan saw that Li Chengze had already entered the house, and it seemed that he and Bai Sujin were old acquaintances, so he closed the door.

At this time, Li Miaoqiu and Zijuan were both in the house, Bai Sujin obviously didn't want his next conversation with Li Chengze to be known, so he glanced at Zijuan, Zijuan was also an understanding person, and pulled Li Miaoqiu to lie that he went out to do something, and went to the guest room next door where Guo Yifeng was.

"I've had nothing to do with you anymore, what are you doing here?" Bai Sujin asked with a cold face.

Li Chengze sat on the couch and said softly: "I met on the street, I saw that you seemed to have been punished with a cane, and my wife was on the side at the time, and I didn't dare to ask." After I went back, I asked people to investigate, and I learned that you went to the criminal department to sue the official, why are you so stupid? ”

Bai Sujin said angrily: "What do I do, what do I have to do with you, you are on the ground today, if you have anything to say, you will leave quickly, I don't want to see you again." ”

Li Chengze sighed and said slowly: "I know, I have abandoned you, and you have a grudge against me. Actually, I also feel deeply guilty about you, after all, we have lived together for five years, and I also have some feelings for you. But you should also know that even if a poor scholar wins the imperial examination and enters the officialdom, he is not so easy to mix, and someone must help him. ”

Bai Sujin sneered: "I know, you dislike me and can't help you, and besides, I'm a seller of baked cakes, and it's a shame to spread it." So I divorced me with a letter of resignation and married the daughter of Zhongshu Ling who can help you in the officialdom, right? ”

Li Chengze didn't say a word for a while, and Bai Sujin continued: "Things have come to this point, you don't have to say anything more to me." Just tell me what you came to me for today, and leave as soon as you're done. ”

Li Chengze sighed. Fang Dao: "I came here today to make you give up the lawsuit." As a folk woman, you are really stupid to help others sue the magistrate of Suzhou. I know better than you about officialdom, I only sent someone to inquire today, and after listening to the situation briefly, I knew that you could not win, so it was too late to stop as soon as possible. If you insist on going your own way, I'm afraid I won't be able to save you. ”

Bai Sujin heard what Li Chengze said, and hurriedly asked: "What do you mean by this, what do you mean if I can't win, you make it clear." ”

Li Chengze looked at Bai Sujin, shook his head, and said in a deep voice: "If you think about it, since the Criminal Department is still the book of the criminal department, how could the squire suddenly run to the public court, and say that you are falsely accused." I'm afraid that the magistrate of Suzhou has already made arrangements, and you were just beaten and put back with 20 boards, which is already a very light punishment, stop quickly, and maybe you can save your life. ”

Bai Sujin fell into deep thought, and said for a while: "Thank you for reminding me, you can go." ”

Li Chengze wanted to say something more, but heard Bai Sujin continue: "You didn't hear what I said, let's go!" ”

"This is a hundred taels of silver tickets, if you take it, you will have a better life in the future." Li Chengze got up and said, "For the sake of husband and wife, I just told you these words, I can only help you get here, and you will live in peace in the future, don't do these things that seem to be helping others, but in fact they are harming others and yourself." ”