After Guo Xiang sat down, he took a closer look at Qin Qing'e, and then found that it was no wonder that Qin Qing'e appeared like a female ghost just now, it turned out that Qin Qing'e was wearing a white linen dress and a head pocket, which was dressed in linen and filial piety.

Qin Qing'e also looked up at Guo Xiang, the eyes of the two of them were met, and they were all surprised, although the two of them met for the first time, they inexplicably felt that the other party had a sense of familiarity.

Qin Qing'e saw that Guo Xiang avoided her eyes, and began to continue to speak.

As mentioned above, Chang Wei fought with Qi Changfeng after he came back, but at this time, the county magistrate of Ba County brought someone to arrest Qi Changfeng and his wife. Qi Changfeng hurriedly shouted to his immediate boss, saying that they had arrested the wrong person, and it was the other party who suddenly hurt someone. However, the county magistrate of Ba County shook his head and said that he had not made a mistake, and then took out a portrait to show Qi Changfeng.

Qi Changfeng and his wife were stunned after looking at the portrait, and it was Qi Changfeng who was painted in the portrait. After showing Qi Changfeng the portrait, the county magistrate couldn't help but say something, and pressed the couple back into the yamen.

When they arrived at the Yamen, the couple found that there were many people waiting in the Yamen, and several of them were wearing official uniforms and seemed to be court officials. There are a few wealthy businessmen in southern Sichuan, and Qin Qing'e's family is a tea merchant in Ba County, so they also know some. As soon as they entered the yamen, they found that those acquaintances looked at them with completely different eyes.

At this time, both of them were still puzzled, and when they waited later, this doubt turned into surprise.

After the county commander sat down, he slapped the shocked wood and shouted directly: The leader of the South Sichuan Gang, Mei Youlian, you can plead guilty. Qi Changfeng and his wife were both confused, after looking around, they looked at Chang Wei, in their opinion, in addition to those rich businessmen and officials, only Chang Wei could be Mei Youlian.

However, Qi Changfeng and his wife were stunned to find that everyone was looking at Qi Changfeng. The county commander took out the portrait again and asked Qi Changfeng if this portrait was him. Qi Changfeng had already discovered that there seemed to be some conspiracy behind this, but the portrait was clearly himself, so he could only say it.

When the county magistrate heard this, he said: That's right. Mei Youlian, in fact, the certified physical evidence is available, and you don't need to pretend. Confess your sins quickly, and bring upon you all the evil things you have done.

Qi Changfeng naturally didn't recognize it, and Qin Qing'e hurriedly shouted for her husband. She watched her husband write and send the last letter of the South Sichuan Gang's evil. It can be said that it was Qi Changfeng who wrote a letter to report to the imperial court to exterminate the South Sichuan Gang, how could he be the leader of the South Sichuan Gang.

Who knows, Chang Wei said at this time: This is exactly what your husband, that is, Mei Youlian, is clever. He is an official, and at the same time a thief, and he also took the initiative to write to the court to exterminate the South Sichuan Gang, isn't this just a good way to completely avoid his suspicion?

Qi Changfeng and his wife naturally shouted grievances, but the county magistrate of Ba County shouted out three people, these three people were villains at first glance, and they were pressed up by the five flowers. These three people are the three gang members captured by the South Sichuan Gang. The county magistrate asked the three if Qi Changfeng was their helper. The three of them naturally nodded yes, saying that Qi Changfeng was their helper, that is, Mei Youlian.

Later, Naba County asked the wealthy businessmen in the field, as well as officials near Luzhou. Those officials said that it was Qi Changfeng who they saw when they exterminated the South Sichuan Gang that day. And those rich businessmen also nodded, saying that when the goods were robbed before, one of the portraits of thieves given by his subordinates was exactly the same as this Qi Changfeng.

There are many witnesses here, and the scene is almost one-sided. But Qin Qing'e naturally didn't believe that her husband would be the leader of the South Sichuan gang who did evil, so the county commander asked Qin Qing'e: The string of black pearls on your neck at the moment was given to you by your husband?

Qi Changfeng and his wife glanced at each other, not knowing why they mentioned this pearl necklace, Qin Qing'e could only nod, because this pearl necklace was indeed a gift from Qi Changfeng to him a month ago.

The county magistrate asked Qi Changfeng where the necklace came from, and Qi Changfeng told the truth about the origin of the necklace. The necklace was obtained when he met a mother-in-law outside the pawnshop that day, and that day he saw that the mother-in-law was arguing with the shopkeeper, so he went up to persuade him to fight. It turned out that the mother-in-law was here to be the pearl necklace, but the price given by the pawnshop shopkeeper was too low.

Qi Changfeng asked the mother-in-law what price the shopkeeper gave, and the mother-in-law said that the shopkeeper only gave five hundred taels. The shopkeeper was not angry, but spit bitterness to Qi Changfeng, saying that the pawnshop was just to see the price of the goods, if the price was not lowered, how could he make money. Qi Changfeng was right when he heard it, so he asked the mother-in-law how much money she wanted, and the mother-in-law said that this chain was a family treasure, if it weren't for her son being sick now and the family had no money, she wouldn't take it out as money this time.

It turned out that the mother-in-law's son was seriously ill, and the doctor said that he needed 5,000 taels of silver for treatment and follow-up maintenance. Qi Changfeng persuaded the pawnshop shopkeeper to raise the price, and the shopkeeper also said distressedly, although this black pearl is indeed rare, but according to the market price, it is worth four thousand taels. However, this mother-in-law asked for 5,000 taels, which exceeded the actual price of this chain, and it was impossible for the pawnshop to pawn this chain with 5,000 taels.

Qi Changfeng heard that the pawnshop shopkeeper was also reasonable, so he could only persuade the mother-in-law to lower the price. But the mother-in-law was also stubborn, saying that 5,000 taels and one cents should not be less, otherwise it would not be enough for her son's medicine, and it would be in vain. Qi Changfeng saw that the mother-in-law looked pitiful at this time, and after thinking about it, he said that he was willing to buy this chain, but he didn't know if his mother-in-law was willing or not.

The mother-in-law was originally unwilling, saying that this heirloom treasure could not be sold, and Qi Changfeng had no choice but to leave. But after taking a few steps, the mother-in-law grabbed him, saying that if her son died, there would be no point in this heirloom treasure, and agreed to sell it to him for five thousand taels.

Although Qi Changfeng is an official of the Caoyun Division, as a Qing official, where can he get five thousand taels. When Qin Qing'e heard Qi Changfeng's statement, she couldn't think of where her husband could get the five thousand taels of silver. Qi Changfeng smiled bitterly at Qin Qing'e, and he actually knew in his heart that no one might believe what he said later, but he could only continue to speak.

Qi Changfeng said that he would never have been able to take out the five thousand taels, but a few days before he met the mother-in-law, he saw a white-bearded old man selling paintings on the street, with a board on the side, saying that this painting was 10,000 taels of silver, and it was never two prices.

Qi Changfeng usually paints by himself, and he also has some calligraphy and paintings in his family, but 10,000 taels of paintings is really sky-high, even he thinks that this price is too unusual. So he couldn't help but stop and watch, and when he looked at it, he found that these words were indeed seconds, the painting was exquisite, and the intention was ethereal. But, even so. Judging from the painting of this painting, it is just an unknown painter, and if you want to see the painter, it is worth five hundred taels.

So, he couldn't help but persuade the old man that the price of the painting was too high to sell. As a result, when the old man heard Qi Changfeng talk, he became angry, saying that this painting was a famous work, and it was worth 10,000 taels absolutely, and it was even sold at a loss. Hearing what the old man said, Qi Changfeng looked at the painting again, but after all, he was only a beginner in the collection of calligraphy and paintings, and he couldn't recognize the painting, so he asked the old man if the painting came from that master's hand.

The old man smiled and said that he only sold the painting this time, and the people who were destined to naturally recognize who the painting came from, and 10,000 taels was a loss-making transaction, and what he sold was whether anyone could recognize the painting. Qi Changfeng was actually suspicious of the old man when he heard this, thinking that if this painting was really worth 10,000 taels, who would sell it on the street, and he was ready to leave.

How do you know that the old man stopped Qi Changfeng and said that he had been setting up a stall here for a day, and he was the only one who stepped forward to ask. Seeing that he is also a person who loves painting, he invited him to a game of chess, and if Qi Changfeng can win him, the painting will be sold to him for 5,000 taels. Qi Changfeng thought to himself that he couldn't take out five thousand taels, and besides, how could anyone really buy this painting for five thousand taels, wouldn't that be a big wrong.

So, Qi Changfeng sat down and played a game of chess with the old man. Originally, Qi Changfeng thought that this old man's chess skills should be very good, but he didn't expect the old man to lose in a mess, it can be said that he lost to him in an instant. At this time, Qi Changfeng felt that it seemed that the other party obviously thought that he was a wronged boss and deliberately lost to himself, so that he could be greedy and buy this painting.

Sure enough, as Qi Changfeng thought, after the old man lost, he slapped his legs and shouted, with a reluctant face, saying that he didn't expect it, and he was making trouble for another game. Qi Changfeng refused, saying that he didn't want to sell paintings and was about to leave, but the old man said that he had a stomach upset, and asked Qi Changfeng to help him look at the stall, and he didn't allow Qi Changfeng to refuse and ran to pay tribute.

Qi Changfeng was helpless, so he could only help watch the stall. Who knows, after a while, a man came in front of the stall, that man was in his forties, gorgeously dressed, and looked like a wealthy businessman. The rich merchant looked at Qi Changfeng on the stall, and after looking at the sign again, he said that he wanted this painting.

"He wants it?" Tang Xiu'er couldn't help but shout, although she didn't understand calligraphy and painting, but a painting of 10,000 taels was more than her Tang family's young master's cognition. "It can't be Yan Zixuan's painting. ”

Yan Zixuan is the most famous calligrapher and painter in modern times, Tang Xiuer has heard the legend that his calligraphy and painting can make ten thousand gold, so he said so. Who knows, Qin Qing'e actually nodded and said, "That's right, this painting is Yan Zixuan's real work." ”

Tang Xiu'er never expected Qin Qing'e to say this, and her jaw was about to fall. Guo Xiang also knew the rumors that Yan Zixuan's paintings were worth a thousand gold, and it was also strange to hear them, but he was more curious about the next development, and said to Tang Xiuer: "Don't interrupt, listen carefully." ”

Tang Xiu'er even said sorry and asked Qin Qing'e to continue.

Qi Changfeng listened to the words of the rich businessman, and naturally felt unbelievable like Tang Xiu'er. But the rich merchant had already taken out 10,000 taels of silver tickets and handed them to Qi Changfeng. Qi Changfeng naturally told him about his encounter and conversation with the old man, and wanted to make the rich businessman understand that he should not spend money in vain.

How do you know that when the rich businessman heard what Qi Changfeng said, he still said that he had to buy it, and said that since Qi Changfeng had the right to buy this painting first, he would let Qi Changfeng make a price. Qi Changfeng looked at the appearance of the rich merchant at this time, he must buy this painting, and maybe even Qi Changfeng said that this painting was worth 15,000 taels, and the rich merchant would not bargain and buy it directly.

Qi Changfeng saw that the rich businessman was determined to win, so he had to ask what part of this painting was worth painting 10,000 taels. But the rich businessman shut up and didn't say anything, looking like that, because he was afraid that Qi Changfeng would know the author of the painting, so he wouldn't sell it. Seeing this situation, Qi Changfeng had no choice, thinking that since the other party wanted to buy it, he had no reason to stop it.

So, the rich merchant left 10,000 taels of silver tickets and left with the painting. Qi Changfeng originally thought that the other party would only give five thousand taels, but shouted to the rich merchant and said that five thousand taels would be enough. The rich merchant said that 5,000 taels was the purchase price won by Qi Changfeng, and if he really gave 5,000 taels, when the old man came back, Qi Changfeng would definitely tell the truth. At that time, if the old man suspected that Qi Changfeng sold 10,000 taels, and then Qi Changfeng only took out 5,000 taels, wouldn't it be clear.

Qi Changfeng didn't think that the rich businessman would worry about him, but he was also surprised in his heart, thinking that what the rich businessman said was also reasonable, so he let the rich businessman go. After a while, the old man naturally returned. Qi Changfeng also told the truth about all the conversations with the rich businessman, but the old man gave Qi Changfeng five thousand taels instead. said that since he had decided to sell the painting 5,000 taels to Qi Changfeng, then the 5,000 taels were earned by Qi Changfeng himself.

Without waiting for Qi Changfeng to refuse, the old man ran away with five thousand taels and the brand, and Qi Changfeng couldn't stop him. After that, Qi Changfeng got the five thousand taels, and he was too surprised by the process of getting the five thousand taels, and he didn't know how to explain it to Qin Qing'e, so he didn't say it.

When Qi Changfeng said this, the magistrate asked: According to what you say, your five thousand taels are so white? Qi Changfeng knew that no one would believe him when he said it, so he could only say yes with a wry smile. But Qi Changfeng shouted at this time, someone can prove that what he said is true.

When the magistrate heard this, he seemed to have known that Qi Changfeng would say this, and asked who could prove it. Qi Changfeng looked at a wealthy Luzhou businessman in the hall and said that it was this Luzhou wealthy businessman who bought the painting that day.

When the wealthy merchant in Luzhou heard this, he smiled contemptuously and said that he was indeed the buyer of this painting, but he did not buy it from Qi Changfeng. Qi Changfeng loudly questioned why this rich businessman was telling a lie at this time, obviously you bought it that day, why didn't you admit it, and slandered yourself.

The magistrate was shocked, and asked the official to hold down Qi Changfeng and call one person to come. The official who came up was holding a painting in his hand, which was the one that Qi Changfeng helped the old man sell that day. The magistrate asked Qi Changfeng if he was selling this painting, and Qi Changfeng nodded yes. So, Nazhi asked an official in the hall where the painting came from.

The official said that the painting was confiscated from the village of the Southern Sichuan Gang, and the magistrate asked the wealthy merchant in Luzhou, who was identified by Qi Changfeng, if he could recognize the painting.

The wealthy businessman in Luzhou came out and said: I naturally recognize it, this painting was received by me from a friend, and it should have been hung in my study. The magistrate listened and asked the rich merchant who should have been in your study, so how could he go to southern Sichuan to help. The wealthy merchant said that the painting was stolen from his home two months ago when he was robbed. But when the servants of the house saw the face of the thief, he was wounded by the thief and almost lost his life.

The magistrate asked the official before if the wealthy businessman in Luzhou had reported the case. The officer nodded yes, took out a portrait from his bosom, and said that it was a portrait based on the description of the thief that the rich merchant's servant had seen. The magistrate took the portrait handed in by the official and showed it to everyone, and the painting was also a portrait of Qi Changfeng.

Qin Qing'e was already stunned at this time, completely speechless. Although Qi Changfeng was also shocked, he still denied it.

The magistrate asked the wealthy businessman in Luzhou that this calligraphy and painting has always been imitated fakes, and the one found in the southern Sichuan gang would be a fake. The rich merchant said that this painting was Yan Zixuan's genuine work, and there was no fraud, and it could be proved by going to the painting dealer bone play shop wherever he went.

The magistrate asked again about the authenticity of Yan Zixuan's painting, so how valuable is it. The rich merchant smiled awkwardly and said that the painting was priceless. The magistrate listened and asked the rich businessman, if there is no price, how to buy and sell, what is the value. The rich businessman said helplessly: Yan Zixuan's authentic handiwork, 10,000 taels of gold guaranteed.

The magistrate listened to it and said: A painting that can sell 10,000 taels of gold only sells for 10,000 taels of silver, do you think someone will do this business? The voiceover of this sentence naturally means that what Qi Changfeng said before was all a lie.

The rich merchant in Luzhou continued: 10,000 taels of gold is just an appraisal, whoever wants Yan Zixuan's authentic works, I will buy it with 20,000 gold.

Ten thousand taels of gold, although Qin Qing'e's family is a tea merchant and has a solid family background, she also understands what a terrifying wealth ten thousand taels of gold is. 10,000 gold for 10,000 silver, how can anyone do such a bizarre operation.