Lin Zhaowen paused and said, "The lower officials heard that Liu Qiao'er's mother and daughter have withdrawn the lawsuit in court today, but the adults seem to have to investigate to the end. ”

Gu Qian said: "If he really violates my Daqi law, even if Liu Qiao'er does not pursue it, Gu will never let him go unpunished." ”

"Do you know where Liu Yuanwai came from?"

"Gu doesn't know, please ask Lord Lin for advice."

Lin Zhaowen paused and said in a low voice: "Liu Yuanwai is the in-law of Lord Zhang, the prefect of Xishan Mansion, and this Lord Zhang is your top boss Lord Gu. ”

As he spoke, he secretly observed Gu Qian's expression, only to hear Gu Qian ask unfazedly, "What does that have to do with this case?" ”

Lin Zhaowen thought that when it came to this, Gu Qian would be able to understand it at a glance, but he didn't expect that he didn't know his intentions, "The Song Huan you want to try today, he is just a gangster, insignificant." But at that time, Liu Yuanwai was extremely good-looking, but he was afraid that if the adult moved this person, he would form a bond with Liu Yuanwai in the future. ”

Gu Qian said: "Gu Mou thanks Lord Lin for the reminder, I don't know if Lord Lin can know the couplet on this Yimen?" ”

Master Lin nodded, "What my lord said is 'the four o'clock spring outside the door, the wind and rain, and the three-foot law inside the case, the scorching sun and severe frost'?" ”

Gu Qian nodded, "Exactly, Gu Mou thinks that this couplet is a warning to us that only when the judiciary in the yaya is fair and just, can the people outside live and work in peace and contentment." Since Gu Mou was holding the official seal given by the emperor himself, how could he bend the law for personal gain in this case? ”

Lin Zhaowen continued to probe tentatively, "Then the adult means that this case will still be investigated?" ”

"Not only to investigate, but also to investigate."

Lin Zhaowen shook his head, "My lord's idea is naturally good, but I'm afraid that there are countless violations of law and discipline in the world, and even if you dare to manage it, you may not be able to manage it." ”

Gu Qian got up and said: "Lord Lin's words are wrong, Gu remembers that there is a couplet on the pillar of the public court, which says: 'If you win an official, you will not be honored, and if you lose an official, you will not be humiliated, don't say that an official is useless, and the place depends on an official', although the county official is not big, but it is a parent official that the people rely on. The actions of the magistrate directly affect the survival of the people of Li and the rise and fall of the country. Although Gu can't control what others do, he only wants to do what he can and have a clear conscience! ”

Lin Zhaowen realized that Gu Qian didn't know anything, but he knew better than anyone else in his heart. At this time, he felt a little embarrassed, and he couldn't help but admire it in his heart. It's just that there are some things that he can't say right now, and he needs to wait for the right time.

"What a clear conscience. Master Gu understands the righteousness so well, and the lower officials are really taught today. After speaking, he got up and said, "My lord has worked hard all the way, and today I am tired of running around for this case." The lower officials stopped bothering and took their leave first. ”

In the dead of night, after Gu Qian and the others had fallen asleep, someone in the county office quietly slipped out of the back door and went straight to Zhu's mansion.

Zhu Miao, who was sitting in the chair, asked in surprise: "Lin Zhaowen is not good at recuperating at home, so he actually went to see Xinzhi County?" ”

The handyman nodded and replied, "It's true, it's really him." ”

Zhu Miao took a sip of tea, "Then what did they say?" ”

"The little one just heard a few words, as if they were talking about Song Huan's case today."

Zhu Miao said lightly: "This theft case is not under his Lin Zhaowen's control, what is he doing when he participates in it." ”

"I don't know. I just heard that the magistrate didn't want to make a hasty decision, and I was afraid that he would have to pursue it. ”

Zhu Miao gloated a little and said: "But I didn't expect this Xinzhi County to be really capable, and I just wanted to break ground on Tai Sui's head when I took office." Do you really think that being an official is like a child's play, is it so easy to be a good official? ”

The handyman cautiously asked, "Then what should we do about this matter, do you want to remind him and sell him his personal favor?" ”

Zhu Miao shook his head, "There's no need for the time being, I think Lin Zhaowen must have informed him of the benefits and disadvantages of this trip." Since he has made up his mind, it is useless for me to say more. ”

"Besides, yesterday I intended to win him over, but I didn't expect him to refuse. Let's wait and see what happens in this matter, see his position, if he can get through, we will mention him, if he can't get through, then he can only be cocooned by himself, let's Yunzhou and change the county. ”

The handyman suddenly seemed to think of something, "The little one overheard the servants around the magistrate mentioned that they were robbed on the way here yesterday. ”

Zhu Miao was taken aback, "Could it be that they are the ones who beat He Erren and the others to the ground?" ”

The handyman nodded, "I'm afraid I can't make a mistake." ”

Zhu Miao frowned, "Then I can only let them all hide first, and don't show their faces for the time being." ”

"I'm afraid that this Xinzhi County is not easy to deal with, in case he finds out about our affairs, I'm afraid that we will have no good fruits to eat."

Zhu Miao's eyes showed a cold light, "Haven't you heard the saying that a strong dragon does not suppress the head snake?" Even if his ability is great in Yunzhou County, he must not be able to set off any big waves in the palm of our hands. ”

The handyman nodded hurriedly, "Yes, he must not have that ability." Lord Zhu, you are strategizing, and the little ones are only looking forward to you. ”

Hearing him say this, Zhu Miao's sad face just now suddenly smiled, "Do things for me well, naturally I won't be able to treat you badly." ”

After a few days of investigation, Gu Qian found that Song Huan's crimes were undocumentable, and the people were afraid that the Liu Mansion behind him was oppressed by him, so they could only choose to swallow their anger. This strengthened Gu Qian's determination to punish Song Huan, and soon brought the Song brothers and sisters up.

As soon as the Song sisters and brothers entered the lobby, they still looked arrogant, and they didn't take Gu Qian in their eyes at all.

"I wonder why the Lord passed my sister and brother to this court today?"

Gu Qian said to Song Jiao'e: "Before, you said that you personally embroidered this money bag for Song Huan, I think this needlework is very exquisite, I don't know who you are learning from?" ”

"My lord is joking, which of our ordinary people is not self-taught, where did the master guide him."

"Then please show off a few more patterns on the lotus bag for the official to see."

As he spoke, the servant on the side brought a plate, which was full of female red tools.

Song Jiao'e looked at it for a while, but she didn't know what to do, but she was stuck there.

She was originally the daughter of a butcher, and killing chickens and sheep was just a piece of cake for her, but this female celebrity can only be said to be so-so. The embroidery on the money bag was so fine, but she couldn't do it.

Gu Qian said leisurely in the hall: "There is a provision in this Great Enlightenment Law that if you give false testimony for others and it is verified to be true, you will be sentenced to exile in the most serious case. ”

Song Jiao'e's face turned pale when she heard this, and she hurriedly knelt down, "My lord, spare my life, and the people know that they are wrong." This pouch was not embroidered by the women, but stolen by Song Huan, and the women were confused for a while and gave false testimony for her. Lord Zhang, the prefect, is the in-law of my Liu Mansion, and please spare the women in his face this time! ”

It's okay not to mention Governor Zhang, but when he mentioned him, Gu Qian was immediately furious, "The Son of Heaven is still guilty of the same crime as the common people, does a mere prefect dare to challenge my Daqi's law?" ”

Song Jiao'e saw that Gu Qian didn't buy it, and suddenly panicked, "That's not what the folk woman meant, don't misunderstand." This is all Song Huan's sin, he does nonsense on weekdays, but the women are safe and self-contained. ”

In the face of her sister's defection, Song Huan naturally couldn't quibble, and took down all the crimes he had committed before.

Song Huan was sentenced to three years in prison for several crimes, and Song Jiao'e was sentenced to 20 lashes for contempt of the court for perjury.

The outcome of this case was very satisfying and received rave reviews among the people. Gu Qian also pushed the boat down the river and ordered people to post notices in the streets and alleys, as long as the people have grievances, they can come to complain, regardless of their status, they will be sentenced according to law.

In order to prevent someone from reporting it, Gu Qian specifically stated that anyone who retaliates must be dealt with strictly and will not be tolerated.

Seeing Song Jiao'e being beaten by the board, Liu Yuanwai was ashamed and annoyed, "I didn't expect that this new magistrate didn't give any face." ”

Song Jiao'e cried on the side and said: "Master, you have to be the master of the concubine, although this board is hit on me, but what is the difference between this and hitting the master's face!" ”

Liu Yuanwai slapped the table, "Shut up for me!" Don't you know what your unsuccessful brother is? You still have the courage to help him commit perjury, but now you have caused yourself to be ashamed and made me lose such a big face in Yunzhou. ”

"Master, I can't complain about this matter, I thought he could give you some face for the sake of Lord Zhang. But he didn't expect him to turn over the case again. You might as well go to Lord Zhang to sue him first, Lord Zhang will definitely help you out of this evil breath for the sake of the marriage between the two families! ”

Liu Rong was very disdainful when he saw Song Jiao'e's appearance, "What are you talking about?" Lord Zhixian is impartially enforcing the law this time, and he is not targeting my Liu Mansion, how can we alarm Uncle Zhang? He turned to Liu Yuanwai and said, "Father, you better dissipate your anger first." ”

Song Jiao'e was unwilling, "Master, is that what it is?" ”

"I see that you are cheap to take this board, and you are still thinking about making waves. From today onwards, you will treat me honestly, and I am not allowed to leave the house for half a step! ”

Although Liu Yuanwai is old, he is not old and confused, and naturally knows that he is at a loss, and this matter can only be swallowed in his stomach with broken teeth.

After learning that Lin Zhaowen should be married today, Gu Qian went to the main bookkeeper's office to visit.

When Lin Zhaowen saw it, he hurriedly greeted him, "Congratulations to Lord Gu, this appointment will remove a harm for the people of Yunzhou." ”

Gu Qian said with a smile: "If you do too much injustice, you will kill yourself, only blame that Song Huan usually does a lot of evil." I heard that you are coming to Ying Mao today, so I will come to see if you don't cultivate at home? ”

Lin Zhaowen coughed, "Thanks to the blessing of the adult, it has been much better." ”

Gu Qian said with concern: "Have you ever asked the doctor what is this disease?" ”

Lin Zhaowen's heart warmed, "Thank you for your concern, I'm ashamed to say it, this is an old disease inherited from the family, just take care of it a little." ”