When I came out of the county jail, it was not yet dawn. But Zhou's mother did not go back to the mansion directly, nor did she go back to the house that Mrs. Qin bought for her on the street behind the Gu Mansion to rest, but went directly to the county office.

However, she didn't go into the door, but went directly into a small alley next to the county office, and made a few detours before she came to a small but rather delicate house.

Looking left and right, seeing that everything around was quiet and there was no one, Zhou's mother knocked on the door. After a while, a man in his thirties came out with a coat on his coat and opened the door for her.

If someone passed by at this moment, they would be very surprised, because this person was none other than Master Li, who everyone in the city hated.

It is his motto to praise the high and step on the low, to deceive the upper and lower, to flatter and subservient to the knee is synonymous with him, and to use the power in his hands to the extreme is his specialty.

Seeing that it was Zhou's mother, Master Li hurriedly put the person into the house.

Zhou's mother followed him into the courtyard, but she didn't enter the hall, she just stood at the door, and she looked like she had something to say.

Seeing this, Master Li was no longer reluctant, but said humbly: "Why did Mother Zhou come so early!" This is deeper dewdrops, which is not good for your old health. If there is anything in the future, you only need to give an order, and the small one will never refuse. ”

For Master Li's enthusiasm, Zhou's mother was not surprised at all.

Since Master Li was by Bai Zhixian's side, it was more convenient for Mrs. Qin to act. To her surprise, after this time the matter is completed, Master Li will go to the field to be a petty official.

If Mrs. Qin does this, Master Li will not only not betray her, but will follow Mrs. Qin even more desperately and do things for her. Without him, just because a small official sounds good, in fact, it is just good.

If you really want to talk about it, it is better to follow Bai Zhixian now, be the master comfortably, and don't have to come forward in everything, there are people on top of it. As a petty official, he is responsible for everything.

At that time, he would be even more inseparable from Mrs. Qin's help.

Thinking of this, Zhou's mother smiled and said, "It's not a big deal for me to come this time." It's very simple. In a moment, you will tell your master that today's trial is a little earlier than in the past. As for why, I don't know, this is Madame's order, I just have a word. Of course, you can't let your lord know that this is what Madame meant. As for how to do it, it's up to you. ”

Hearing this, Master Li said in embarrassment: "This thing sounds simple, but it's actually quite difficult to do, and I can't influence the thoughts of the county magistrate." If he insisted on going through the normal hours, I couldn't do anything about it. ”

After speaking, he stared at Zhou's mother.

Seeing Master Li like this, Mother Zhou knew that his ** illness had been committed again.

Madame was right, if he readily agreed, then let him go to a rich place to be a petty official. But now, he dares to blatantly exchange this matter for his future, so he can't blame people for being ruthless.

Thinking of this, Zhou's mother said, "Master don't have to be embarrassed, I know your methods." If I tell my master that after this matter is completed, you can go to other places to take up your duties, is this still difficult to do? ”

After speaking, he looked at Master Li with a smile.

Taking office? It is indeed a post, but the place is notoriously poor and bad, and no one dares to go at all. Without him, the previous officials were wiped by local bullies.

As soon as Master Li passed, he couldn't escape this convention.

Of course, even if he escapes by luck, naturally there are still Mrs. Qin's people who will never be able to escape. Dealing with a person like Master Li who dares to show his claws and fangs to his master when he is not fledgling, Mrs. Qin will never be soft.

Sure enough, when Master Li heard this, he was as happy as if he was something, and hurriedly patted his chest and said, "Yes, this thing is really not easy to do." However, since Madame has spoken, no matter how difficult this thing is, then I have to do it well. Just tell Madame and reassure her that everything is with me. ”

I think he was also lifted, but because he had no way, he had to take refuge in Baizhi County. Although he was a classmate, Bai Zhixian also reminded him many times that he didn't need to salute when he saw him, but he knew in his heart that if he really dared to call him by his name, he would be driven out of the county office by someone in the wrong place the next moment.

Now it's okay, I've finally come out and turned over. How did he know that he was indeed about to roll over, but he just rolled from bed to gutter.

Seeing Master Li's full of promises, Zhou's mother left satisfied. Although this man is disgusting, he is still doing things well. Since we have worked together so many times, nothing has ever gone wrong.

She had to hurry back.

Seeing that it was about to dawn on this day, Gu Xixi and Yao Wushuang were going to come to the door to get the silver in a while.

Gu Xixi can say that many things can involve her energy and attention, just deal with it a little. However, Yao Wushuang's girl is more difficult, and she doesn't like to play cards according to her usual thinking, and the shopkeeper Ye is her sweetheart, so she needs to deal with it.

She had to go back and help.

Hurrying slowly, he finally arrived at the Gu Mansion before dawn.

There is something big going to happen today, so Mrs. Qin has already gotten up and is sitting in the hall drinking ginseng tea. Seeing that Zhou's mother was back, she hurriedly waved off the other maids.

Seeing Mrs. Qin's expectation, Mother Zhou said with a smile: "Madame, don't worry, the slave maid has done everything, just wait for the second lady and the Wushuang girl to come to the door." By the way, that Master Li, the old slave felt that he couldn't stay. ”

Hearing that everything was going well, Mrs. Qin was completely relieved. Originally, there was nothing difficult about these things, but she is this kind of character, and she must hear the final outcome to feel at ease.

As for Master Li that Zhou's mother said, Mrs. Qin didn't even raise her eyelids. Since he wants to go to the field so much, let him go. As for what will happen, he can't complain about himself.

Didn't the ancients say, ask for benevolence and get benevolence, why complain?

Now she only cares about one thing, and that is how to hold Gu Xixi and Yao Wushuang back. And to grasp the time, that is, after Fu Wuniang came to the hall to help Ye shopkeeper clarify, Gu Xixi could rush over.

It would be even better if the two could meet and argue.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Qin confirmed again: "Can the manpower over there and along the road be arranged?" It's not sloppy this time, you know, my uncompetitive girl is a dead-eyed ......"

Mother Zhou didn't answer directly, but just smiled and said, "The slave maid has already said it, and it's ready, but Madam just doesn't believe it." ”

Hearing this, Mrs. Qin stopped talking, closed her eyes and began to recuperate. She barely slept last night, worrying about those things in her heart, and now she is a little sleepy. And I'll have to deal with those two uncompetitive girls in a while.

Tianxiao is not agitated by the bell, and the moon is not a night walker.

No matter how worried the people who care about Shopkeeper Ye are, the sky is still bright after all.

In other words, the case that caused a sensation in Qingshan County is about to start trial. Although there was news yesterday that the shopkeeper Tang had applied for a closed trial, people's enthusiasm did not diminish in the slightest.

Anyway, they couldn't hear anything outside the county office, so since they weren't allowed to see it, they would find a teahouse to drink tea quietly. When the time came, someone naturally released the news.

Judging from past experience, this kind of thing cannot be concealed at all, and there is no need to conceal it.

When Yao Wushuang urged Gu Xixi to hurry up for the hundredth time, Gu Xixi looked at Yao Wushuang helplessly and said, "You, you are still so anxious." See for yourself, it's just dawn now, why are you in such a hurry, the trial is still early. Besides, both children are still sleeping, so you can't pick them all up. ”

Hearing this, Yao Wushuang said helplessly: "Then you let the maid guard them, let's leave now." It's just a little gone, and it's okay to think about it. ”

She was really anxious. If she doesn't see real money for a moment, she can't put her heart down for a moment. That's ten million taels of silver.

It's a pity that Gu regrets not following, it's a little inappropriate for her to be alone. This time, in the end, Mrs. Qin gave up a lot. The daughters of other people's relatives followed, and they could speak to some extent.

Hearing this, Gu Xixi said helplessly: "They are fine now, if they wake up and can't see me for a while, they will naturally cry." Hey, you don't know, you can't leave me for a moment now. The trial will not start until an hour later, and it will not be open to the public today, so there will only be a few of us at that time, and we will not be in the way. ”

Hearing this, Yao Wushuang had no choice but to give up. What Gu Xixi said was right, anyway, it was not open to the public, and when the time came, a few of them would just sit and listen. Even if you bring a child, it doesn't hurt.

After a while, the two children finally woke up. Seeing that Gu Xixi actually wanted to groom and dress them one by one, and also feed, Yao Wushuang was dissatisfied: "This is not good. If it goes on like this, it will be too late. I'll go first, you can take your time for a while. ”

He was about to leave.

Seeing this, Gu Xixi hurriedly grabbed him and said, "You haven't changed at all in this hurry. I thought that after this, you could become a little more stable. Now it seems that it is just standing still. Well, I know you're in a hurry. Well, let's take our two children to my mother's house to freshen up and eat, okay? ”

It's not that Gu Xixi has to pull Yao Wushuang together, but Zhou's mother hinted at Gu Xixi yesterday.

Although Mother Zhou didn't say anything bad about Yao Wushuang, she was hinting that Gu Xixi must hold Yao Wushuang, and she couldn't rely on her temperament, let alone disturb Mrs. Qin's rest too early.

And Zhou's mother told Mrs. Qin how hard she raised money, and said that Mrs. Qin wouldn't let her say it. In short, Zhou's mother's words made Gu Xixi feel very guilty, so she desperately grabbed Yao Wushuang and asked her to go with her.

When the two children heard that they were going to their grandmother's house, they were naturally happy. I don't want to eat anymore, I just want to go to Gu Mansion quickly.

Without him, Mrs. Qin is really kind to these two children. When they went to the Qin Mansion, not only did they have good food and drink, but even the things that Gu Xi was not allowed to do, the Qin family could also go by them.

The child is the most shrewd, although he is young and his behavior is childish, but who is really good to him, he knows very well in his heart. Therefore, the relationship between these two children and Mrs. Qin is very close.

In this way, sitting in the carriage, Yao Wushuang and Gu Xixi rushed towards Gu's mansion.

But what they didn't know was that they hadn't arrived at the Qin Mansion yet, but the trial was about to begin.

As soon as Zhou's mother left, Master Li immediately freshened up, and immediately sent someone to Youmeizhai to inform Fu Wuniang, only saying that today's trial was ahead of schedule, and I hope she can arrive early.

After doing this, he came to the county office.

At this time, the sky was just dawning, and the officials had not yet gone to work, and Bai Zhixian was naturally still resting in the inner hall. As a result, the entire lobby was empty.

Thinking of this, after confirming that the room was empty, Master Li slowly went to the main seat where Bai Zhixian was used to sitting, and sat down with some excitement and some apprehension.

This sitting, straight to his pleasure.

Because this location is indeed the best location in the entire lobby, people can see the whole lobby as soon as they sit up. And according to Feng Shui, this is also the best location.

Suddenly, there was a look of yearning and greed in his eyes.

What about the petty official, as long as he is willing to pay, it is not impossible to climb up step by step to this position. If he hadn't met the Gu family, he would be a fart for nothing! Whether it is courage or talent, it is far worse than him. It's just that he's better looking.

As soon as he thought of this, his face turned from greedy to hideous, and he looked at Bai Zhixian, who had just come out of the inner office and was on the side, with a pestle on the side.

Mrs. Qin reminded him, although she didn't say it explicitly, but her words couldn't be clearer, that is, let him beware of Master Li. It is only said that this man has ambitions and wants to replace him. At the time, he just didn't believe it.

He knew that Mrs. Qin's words were concerned about him, but he couldn't help but be too careful.

He and Master Li are classmates and have studied together for many years, and he helped each other when they were most depressed. If Master Li really thinks like that, then it is not as good as pigs and dogs.

Just now, he was thirsty, so he got up and wanted to drink water, but he saw this scene unexpectedly, and he still didn't feel good in his heart. So he ignored that someone had actually pushed him awake when he was half-asleep just now.

Seeing that Master Li slowly got down from his position and returned to his usual cautious look, Bai Zhixian only felt disgusted.

Maybe it's because of the change in my heart, I used to look quite modest with a face, but now it looks so flattering and sycophant, which is unappetizing.

Retreating into the bedroom, Bai Zhixian pretended to shout: "Someone." "If he wants to wake up on his own, he just wake up. He wanted to see what the hell this Master Li was trying to do.

Hearing Bai Zhi County's shouts, Master Li hurriedly trotted in, rushed to him before Bai Zhi County's little guy came in, and asked out loud, "What do you command?" ”

Thinking of the scene he had just seen with his own eyes, Bai Zhixian wanted to speak and stopped, and only said in a half-loud voice: "It's okay, I woke up early today, so I just got up." Originally, he wanted to say that he needed to drink water, but when he thought of the scene he had just seen, and thought of what Tang Xiang had done to Qi Yuanwai, he suddenly felt more relieved to do it himself.

Seeing that Bai Zhixian began to get dressed, Master Li said, "That's a coincidence." The little one has just come from outside, and the reason why it is so early is because there is a big event that needs to be reported to the adults. ”

Bai Zhixian was already freshening up, so he said "um" in response. What he didn't know was that what Master Li hated most was his commanding appearance, because such actions made him feel extremely humble and compared to the dust.

No matter how disgusting he was in his heart, Master Li still said modestly: "Just now, Fu Wuniang's personal maid butterfly came to look for the little one, saying that her young lady has very important evidence in her hand to submit to the adult for personal inspection. It's just that her young lady has other things to do today, and it's not convenient to travel in the daytime, so I hope that the adults can advance the trial. As soon as the little one hesitated to come in and tell the adult, the adult woke up. ”

I have to say that Master Li spoke very logically and artistically, and he did all the things Zhou's mother explained in just a few words, but it seemed so natural and without any sense of stiffness.

Bai Zhixian did not doubt it, and Fu Wuniang actually wanted to come to the yamen in person to submit important evidence, thinking of this, he subconsciously began to dress himself.

It's just that after a long time, it's really unsatisfactory, in the end, he called a personal servant to wait for freshening, and looked at the mirror a few times more than usual, and then he was satisfied to signal Master Li to notify the other party.

Seeing this, Master Li was even more dissatisfied in his heart. How could he not see that Bai Zhixian was actually dressing himself carefully. Hmph, with a big beauty like Gu Xixi, she is not satisfied, but eats from the bowl and looks at the pot.

If you were to replace him, it wouldn't be like this.

received the news that the trial was going to be early, and Fu Wuniang was not surprised. In her opinion, sooner or later, she would do it today. And she had hardly slept all night, and she had already freshened up.

Since it's going to be in advance, it's better to be in advance.

got into the carriage and arrived at the county office after a while.

Master Li had already been guarding the door for a long time, and when he saw Fu Wuniang get out of the carriage, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Miss Fu, please, the adults are already waiting inside." After saying that, he smelled a faint fragrance, which made him a little confused for a while.

When I saw the veiled Fu Wuniang, I was even more obsessed. I also thought in my heart, no wonder the world is so chasing this beauty, it seems that she is worthy of her reputation.

With the support of butterflies, Fu Wuniang came to the inner hall.

Bai Zhixian sat on the main seat, not squinting, but in his heart, he had already collided with a deer. As a scholar, he naturally knows in his heart the status of Fu Wuniang in the hearts of readers.

Although he already had Gu Xixi, he always felt that Gu Xixi was a little absent-minded about him. And which man in the world will be too much of a beauty.

Fu Wuniang didn't know this, or didn't care at all. Seeing Bai Zhixian sitting upright, he knelt down and saluted: "The people's girl Fu Wuniang pays a visit to Lord Zhixian." ”

"Hurry up, come on, watch and sit." Bai Zhixian did not move at all, as if he was a humble gentleman. It's just that what I think in my heart is that it's really better to see than to hear, and it's too beautiful.

Thinking that he had just said two quick words in a row, it was too straightforward, and hurriedly added: "This day's trial is not open to the public, so everyone is just sitting." ”

Fu Wuniang thanked her seat, and then said: "My lord, the reason why the folk girl is here now is only because it is really inconvenient after a while. Therefore, the folk girl wanted to leave first after saying what she had to say, and hoped for the permission of the adults. ”

Bai Zhixian knew that she didn't want to see Tang Xiangyou, Qi Yuanwai and Tang Chongde, and as long as she presented the evidence, it would not be a big deal to leave first.

So he said kindly: "Of course, everything is convenient for the girl." After saying that, I felt that I was a little too enthusiastic, and my face turned a little red. Fortunately, the light in the room is not enough to see clearly, which saves a lot of embarrassment.

To say that Fu Wuniang's voice is too good.

Hearing this, Fu Wuniang said: "Tell my lord, speaking of which, the folk girl was also at fault this time, she did not withstand the temptation of the shopkeeper Tang, and worked with them to deceive the shopkeeper Ye." There are no big customers in the capital at all, and there are no orders to be handed over in a hurry, all of which were designed by Shopkeeper Tang to frame Shopkeeper Ye. ”

Hearing this, Bai Zhixian said: "There is no basis for what you say, how can this official believe you." "Even if a person is good-looking, even the voice of the voice is like playing music, it is really a rare beauty, the more you look at it, the more beautiful it is, but this is what Bai Zhixian thinks in his heart.

"My lord, what the people said is true, and I hope that the adults will see it. By the way, this is the order of the day, and adults can take a closer look. ”

With that, Butterfly handed over the order.

Bai Zhixian felt regretful in his heart, why didn't Fu Wuniang come over and hand it over to him in person. When I got closer, I could still feel her breath.

Gu Mansion, drinking porridge and avoiding it, Mrs. Qin saw that the time was almost delayed, so she motioned to Zhou's mother to take out a box and hand it directly to Gu Xixi: "I have been sending someone to intercede with the shopkeeper Tang for the past few days, but he agreed again, no need for cash, just silver tickets." Then, here's 10 million taels of silver tickets, you can take it. In addition to the cash at home, I also sold some of the Zhuangzi everywhere, and I got it together. ”

As he spoke, he stroked his forehead and didn't speak, looking tired.

Seeing this, Zhou's mother said: "Second Miss, Miss Cousin, Mrs. even sold some of the dowry jewelry this time to make up enough." When you earn money later, you have to go and help your wife redeem the jewelry. Hey, speaking of which, the jewelry is still the old lady......"

Hearing this, Mrs. Qin pretended to be angry and said, "You old thing, what are you doing talking about this in front of them." Okay, don't talk about it......"

Mother Zhou said: "Madam, you do yours, but the slave maid is talking about the slave maid's own." Zhou's mother rarely retorted, wiping the tears that did not exist in her eyes as she spoke.

"Mother, don't worry, after this incident, my daughter will definitely live a good life." Gu Xixi said with emotion.

But Yao Wushuang didn't say a word, she was anxious and irritable.

It's just that in front of Mrs. Qin, she didn't dare to make a mistake at all, so she could only stand aside and watch the two stage the scene of mother-daughter love.

Finally waited for the two of them to finish speaking, Yao Wushuang pulled Gu Xixi and ran away. Looking at the backs of the two, Mrs. Qin said with a smile: "In the past, I was not worth it for my daughter, but now I hope that Wushuang can marry the one surnamed Ye, so it will be praised." ”

Zhou's mother didn't express her opinion as if she hadn't heard it. It's just that what she thought in her heart was that if Yao Wushuang really married Ye Yuntian, it would be good-looking.

The Ye family is waiting to turn the sky upside down. If you can get that kid back and put it next to Yao Wushuang, it will be even more fun.

After receiving the order handed over by the butterfly, Bai Zhixian was excited. Although this is second-hand, this order was just taken out from Fu Wuniang's chest.

Holding the order, Bai Zhixian was not in a hurry to check the contents, but just pretended to be close to his eyes, but first smelled a fragrance, which was intoxicating.

Finally, I began to look at the order. Isn't it this order, with Yao Wushuang's name written on it, covered with the ink of Zhenbao Zhai.

"After reading the order, I think the adult already knows in his heart that the shopkeeper Ye is innocent. The folk girl also believes that the adults will deal with it impartially and return the innocence of the shopkeeper. The girl still had something to do at home, so she retired first. ”

Fu Wuniang said softly.

Bai Zhixian knew the reason why he couldn't keep it anymore, so he had no choice but to say: "That girl walks slowly, and the official won't send it." "In fact, if it is an ordinary small citizen, Baizhi County should hold the other party responsible, after all, this is a partnership fraud.

But Fu Wuniang is such an identity, and she took the initiative to provide evidence, and no one knows, and Bai Zhixian likes her in her heart, so there is no reason to convict her.

Besides, he couldn't bear it in his heart.