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Chapter 101

He Ze and Lin Yu rested at home for nearly ten days. Finally, He An came back and said that the potted plants in the flower shop were running low. Li relaxed a little and let them go. After

buying various flower seeds in the town, He Ze sprinkled them all in the backyard flowerbed. Fortunately, the flowerbed was large enough and occupied most of the courtyard. Lin Yu helped to cultivate the soil and water the plants. Although both of them were half-baked, they could not resist He Ze's special ability. The flower seeds in the flowerbed sprouted in just two or three days and grew well.

When they were in a good mood, He Ze and Lin Yu carried a hoe to a distant valley and dug up a wild golden-mouthed black orchid. The petals of the black orchid were dark gold and fragrant. They also picked some mugwort and swallowtail flowers. These two things have a unique flavor when used to make pancakes.

Newlyweds are the envy of others, but it's a pity that such peaceful days will always be broken.

One day, He Ze was teaching Lin Yu calligraphy in front of the tables and chairs in the pavilion when he heard Liu San's shouting from a distance, "He Ze! Come out quickly! Something happened..."

"Huh?"

"Let's go out and take a look."

When He Ze and Lin Yu arrived at the front yard, Liu San just ran to the gate of the yard, gasping for breath. When he saw people, he waved his hands and kept saying, "Something happened, something happened..."

"What happened?"

Seeing him like this, He Ze felt a little uneasy in his heart, fearing that it would be a disaster rather than a blessing.

"Today, today," Liu San patted his chest and finally caught his breath before continuing, "This morning, two or three people carried a middle-aged man to our flower shop, insisting that a pot of roses we sold was poisonous. The middle-aged man foamed at the mouth and kept crying. It was scary to look at. Now there is a large group of people surrounding the flower shop, all yelling at us to give an explanation!"

"What?! How is this possible! So many pots of flowers are sold in the flower shop, and we have so many planted in our backyard, how could they be poisonous!" Li heard the noise and came out, just in time to hear Liu San's words. She was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet.

"Poisonous..." He Ze frowned fiercely, "How was the flower shop when you came out? Where's my father?"

"The wooden furniture shop had a big order today, and Uncle He was invited to pick wood. I don't know which mountain he went to! There is no one in the shop who can take charge, so I hurried to find you!"

"Then only An Ge'er is in the shop now?!"

"Don't worry, An Ge'er, I'll let Dalang and Zhao Chengdu take care of them, as well as Uncle He's new apprentices. Nothing will happen."

Hearing this, He Ze's heart was finally relieved a little, "Well, Xiao Yu'er, go and see if Uncle Xu is at home. If he is, ask him to go. Third brother, you came back in a ox cart, right? You can take Yu Ge'er and my mother with you later. I'll ride a horse faster."

He has practiced riding for a long time during this period, and he has no problem with basic control, and he also has special abilities.

"Mom, don't worry. This kind of thing is just asking for money. It won't be a big deal. Our flower shop is doing a booming business, but it's easy to attract jealousy. I'll go first and I can handle it." Although he had considered it in his mind, on the surface, He Ze could only try his best to comfort Li.

"Okay, go quickly! Go quickly! An Ge'er is still here, don't scare him!"

He Ze nodded, and looked at Lin Yu again, and the two went their separate ways.

At this time, on the town's Flower and Bird Street, outside the First Fragrance Flower Shop, a group of people surrounded it, clamoring and talking. At the

door, the middle-aged man lying on the shelf seemed to be more seriously ill than Liu San said. His eyes were red and swollen, and his tears were streaming. He seemed to be out of breath and kept humming.

The middle-aged man next to him knelt on the ground and cried loudly. The other two younger ones seemed to be his son and daughter-in-law. The son cried and called for his father just like his mother, but the brother, son and daughter-in-law next to him were a little silent, and kept their heads down, only helping the middle-aged man wipe his nose and the white foam at the corners of his mouth from time to time.

"Young shopkeeper, I checked, that pot of roses is indeed from our shop." The flower shop does not have a large transaction volume, and he would write a detailed introduction on each pot of flowers and stick it on it. He just looked carefully and the handwriting on the pot was exactly the same as his. In

the shop, Cai Xing frowned and whispered beside He An.

"Ah? What should we do?" With such a big incident, the wooden furniture shop next to it was naturally closed temporarily. Xu Yun and the other two couldn't help but worry when they heard Cai Xing's words.

He An was silent in thought for a long time before he said, "Where is the doctor? Why hasn't Brother Zhao come back after he went to ask for the doctor?"

"Make way, make way, the doctor is here, the doctor is here, everyone make way!" As

soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Cheng's voice stood out from the crowd. At this time, he was protecting a doctor carrying a medicine box and squeezing out of the crowd. When he was about to take the pulse of the middle-aged man, he didn't expect that the old man got anxious.

"Don't touch him! You are not allowed to touch my old man! You will kill him! This black-hearted flower shop specializes in selling flowers that kill people! My old man was very strong before, but this pot of flowers was only moved home for two days, and my old man became like this! I dare not let the doctor you invited touch him!"

The middle-aged man opened the doctor's hand, spitted, and hurriedly retreated with the man in his arms. His son blocked the way in front of him and refused to let the doctor get close.

"This, what can I do! Even the doctor is not allowed to see, I think there is something fishy!" He Dalang said angrily.

Seeing that the situation outside was still stalemate, He An took a breath and walked towards the door. He Dalang next to him jumped up and blocked him with his arm, "Brother An, you can't go out! You have such small arms, legs and head, how can you make such a fuss! Be obedient, your third brother has gone to find your brother, and it is estimated that he will be here soon, let's wait for a while."

"I won't go out, I will just stand at the door and say a few words, otherwise the situation will get bigger and bigger, and no one will dare to come to the flower shop in the future." Now that his father and brother are not here, he has to do something.

"...Really not going out?"

"Yeah."

He An nodded obediently, he didn't want to go out to deliver food.

"He's coming out, he's coming out, finally someone is coming out!"

"Give me an explanation quickly, what's wrong with this guy? It's not that there's really something wrong with the flowers you sell? I bought a pot yesterday. If anything happens, I'll go to the government to sue you!"

"That's right, the flowers you sell are making people almost die, don't be a coward!"

...

As soon as they saw He An's figure, the crowd became more noisy. He An looked at the black crowd of heads below, and then met the middle-aged man's sharp eyes that seemed to be poisoned. He mustered up the courage to say: "My father and brother are not here today, and I am in charge of the flower shop. I'm very sorry for wasting everyone's time."

He An bowed down, and continued: "As for this matter, we have checked the roses that this aunt moved in, and they are indeed from our flower shop."

As soon as he finished speaking, sighs came one after another. The middle-aged man's voice even rose eight octaves, "Did you hear that? Did you hear that? They admitted it themselves! This flower shop sells poisonous flowers and makes money with a conscience!"

"Quiet down, everyone please be quiet!" He An raised his voice, "Auntie, I understand how you feel right now, but please let me finish what I want to say! This pot of roses was indeed sold from my flower shop, this is a fact, we don't deny it, but! We never said that this pot of flowers is poisonous!"

"If it weren't poisonous, my old man wouldn't have become like this!"

"Aunt, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!" He An's voice was stern, his expression solemn. "Diyixiang has been open for nearly four months, and they have sold hundreds of pots of flowers, if not thousands. Before your husband, was there anyone poisoned? Since you are sure that the roses sold by the flower shop caused the uncle to become like this, I have invited a doctor, why don't you let the doctor take a look? The truth will be revealed if the doctor takes a look. Isn't it much better than everyone's willful guesses?"

"This, this..."

"Yes, the doctor is here, let the doctor take a look and you will know!"

"Aunt, let the doctor take a look. Your old man is already like this, and if something happens to him, he will be in trouble."

"No! You are not allowed to touch him! Idiot, keep an eye on your father, don't let anyone touch him!" The middle-aged man stood up and pulled open the man's clothes, revealing a large red rash, which was densely packed and looked unrecognizable. "No need to look! We saw it when we came here. It was the poison from the fragrance of your roses! Otherwise, think about it, what kind of disease can be like this?!"

"And this doctor! This doctor must have colluded with you. If he kills me, an old man, I, I won't live either!"

The middle-aged man cried, attracting sympathy from the onlookers.

As early as when she was taking off her clothes, He An turned his head away. Seeing this, he said, "Since you said that we had colluded with this doctor, then we will accompany you to the clinic. It doesn't matter which clinic it is. As long as there is a doctor who clearly says that this person's illness is caused by the pot of roses, our flower shop will definitely be responsible to the end! Otherwise, how can we trust your one-sided statement!"

"... How can my old man go to the clinic in this state..." The middle-aged man stammered, his eyes flashed and he said, "Okay! I think you did it on purpose! You want to kill my old man on purpose! If there is no evidence, you don't have to take responsibility, right! Oh my God, why is my life so miserable! Everyone, please give me some advice, this unscrupulous shop! Old man, what can I do without you!"

Seeing that the man was howling again, He An was annoyed, "Then what do you want?"

"Pay money, close the shop, and send me to the authorities!"

"On what basis? Just based on your one-sided statement?" He An also became angry. "Or, we will ask a doctor to come. No matter how your husband got sick, the consultation fee will be paid by our flower shop. If you don't want to, don't even think about us accepting your threat just because you cried a few times!"

He An paused. "Let everyone judge. Since you can't prove that your husband's illness is caused by this pot of roses, why should we be responsible? There is no such thing in the world!"

"You, you you--"

"It's really a bit far-fetched, auntie, the doctor has been here for so long, why don't you let him see your husband?"

"That's right, don't worry, if there is really something wrong with the flowers sold in this flower shop, we will definitely help you get justice."

Seeing that public opinion was on He An's side, the man who had been humming just now suddenly straightened up, spit out a mouthful of white foam from the corner of his mouth, rolled his eyes and fainted.

"Old man! My old man! What's wrong with you? This black-hearted shop refuses to take responsibility. I will fight them!"

The middle-aged man seemed to be stimulated and ran up the stairs and rushed towards He An. He An turned sideways as if by reflex, and he bumped into the flower stand with four or five pots of flowers on the side.

"Bang--"

"Brother An, be careful!"

"Xiao An, get out of the way!"

Just as the flower stand collapsed with a loud bang amid the screams of the crowd, a person suddenly rushed out of the crowd at lightning speed and firmly protected He An under him.

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The banging sound finally subsided, and the five or six flower pots on the flower stand fell to the ground. The porcelain flower pots were broken all over the ground, the soil was scattered, the branches were broken, and the ground was in a mess.

"Hey, are you okay?"

He An carefully pushed the person on him away and saw a familiar face.

"Hiss--" Perhaps because He An accidentally touched the wound, Luo Zhanming cried out in pain. Seeing the person in front of him full of worry, he wanted to smile back at him, but he immediately grimaced in pain.

Amu was worried about his young master, and finally squeezed forward. Seeing Luo Zhanming's appearance at this time, he immediately cried: "It's over, young master, you are disfigured, what should I do!"

It should be splashed by the broken pieces of porcelain from the flower pot. Luo Zhanming's cheeks and chin were cracked with two cuts, and the blood was deep, which looked scary.

"Don't curse your master--" Luo Zhanming reached out and touched it, and sure enough, his hands were covered in blood. Damn, he couldn't be really disfigured!

"Doctor! Doctor! Let the doctor take a look, it must be fine." He An grabbed Luo Zhanming's hand, his tone anxious.

The middle-aged man who was making trouble was restrained by Xu Yun and others, and the doctor came forward quickly. The wound on Luo Zhanming's face was not serious, and it looked much better after the bleeding stopped. However, two flower pots had just been smashed on his back, and it hurt when he moved. It was probably swollen. However, there were many people at this time, and the matter was not over yet, so he did not let the doctor take a closer look.

The middle-aged man was frightened when he saw what was happening. He desperately winked at his son and daughter-in-law, and tried hard to break free from Xu Yun and the others' restraints, but it was useless. He could only say in a timid voice: "Young shopkeeper, let me go! You have harmed my old man, and I was just making a fuss. Your father and brother are not here today, and you can't make the decision on anything. I will seek justice from your father and brother another day!"

"What justice do you want?" He An's eyes were filled with anger when he heard this. He swept his robe and stood up from the ground. A blooming magnolia at his feet was half covered by porcelain pieces and dirt. "Brother Zhao, send these people to the government! Don't you want justice? We can confront them face to face in front of the county magistrate!"

"You, you--" The middle-aged man's mouth twitched and his expression shrank.

"You want justice, and I want justice too. You are provoking trouble, intentionally hurting people, and the few pots of flowers I destroyed will cost at least 70 or 80 taels of silver. If you can't compensate me, let your family go to jail for ten or eight years, how about that?"

He An gave a look, and He Dalang immediately stopped the middle-aged man's son and daughter-in-law who wanted to take advantage of the chaos to slip away.

"Hey, you young boy! You dare to be so arrogant after killing someone. You want to go to the government, right? Okay, I will go with your father and brother another day. As for you, you have no say! You'd better let us go quickly. If anything happens to my man, I will hang myself in your shop, and I will never let you live in peace even as a ghost! Humph!"

"Really--" Luo Zhanming covered his chest before he finished his words. It's going to be bad. I'm afraid he really got internal injuries this time. He looked at He An standing tall, and it seemed like something was about to overflow from his heart.

"If he can't make the decision, what about me?"

"Brother?"

Upon hearing He Ze's voice, He An changed his calmness and relaxed completely, and ran to his brother's side.

"You did a great job. Are you hurt anywhere?" He Ze touched He An's hair. He saw everything that happened just now. His younger brother grew up unknowingly.

He An shook his head and smiled happily, like a child.

"You just said that my younger brother can't make the decision, but I can make the decision, right? Let's go to the government office together and confront each other slowly."

"I, I..."

"Are you afraid to go? You deliberately came to my flower shop to make trouble this time. Do you have something to hide? Are you instructed by someone?"

Looking at the clothes of this family, how can they afford a pot of roses worth more than ten taels!

"Well, young shopkeeper, let's make a big deal out of a small matter. Why do we need to alert the government for such a small matter? Your roses made my father sick, and my mother just damaged the pots of flowers in your flower shop. Why don't we even it out? If we make a big fuss, it will not be good for the reputation of the shop. Don't you think so?"

This time, it was the daughter-in-law who had always been taciturn who spoke up.

If He Ze were to say it, it would be like a dog that bites without barking! At this point, he wants to pretend that nothing has happened, haha.

"Not so good, my roses won't hurt anyone, and the cause of this person's illness has not been determined yet, so how can you just throw this dirty water? In addition, these seventy or eighty taels of silver are a small matter? Is it a small matter that the young master of the Luo family has a disfigured face?"

Hearing the word "disfigured face" again, Luo Zhanming's eyes twitched. He had just asked the doctor, and disfigurement was impossible, absolutely impossible!

"Oh, so he is the young master of the Luo family. No wonder he looks familiar!"

"It's over. The young master of the Luo family is the brother-in-law of the county magistrate. This matter has become a big deal. How can it be resolved!"

"That's right. The county magistrate has no children so far. The old man of the Luo family is treated as the apple of the eye by the county magistrate's wife..."

"..."

The middle-aged man's face turned pale when he heard all the discussions. His wife also stammered and dared not speak again. His son was the most cowardly. He immediately lost his composure and couldn't help shouting: "Mom, what should we do! I don't want to go to jail! Let's return the silver and go back..."

Want to leave? He Ze's eyes were cold. He wanted to harm his family and get away with it? Even if he was just a pawn, it was impossible!

He Ze asked several people to surround the door to ensure that the family could not leave. Then he asked the doctor to treat the man. Things had come to this point, and the middle-aged man didn't dare to stop him.

After observing, smelling, asking and feeling the patient, surprisingly, the doctor could not find out the cause of the man's illness. He Ze had some guesses, but for now, the only solution was to wait for Xu Qingsheng to come.

As the sun rose, most of the onlookers dispersed. After all, not everyone was idle. The family that made trouble thought that He Ze was going to let them go, and their expressions relaxed a little.

About half an hour later, Lin Yu finally brought Xu Qingsheng here. Xu Qingsheng carried a medicine box with him, and the middle-aged man was stunned when he saw him.

"Xu, Doctor Xu?"

His husband had this disease for a long time. In spring, he was like epilepsy, foaming at the mouth and twitching. In the early years, they saw many doctors but did not get better. Later, they found Doctor Xu. Doctor Xu asked them not to get close to flowers and plants, and the condition improved a lot after prescribing medicine.

He also knew that his husband looked scary when he was sick, but it was actually easy to treat, otherwise he would not worry about his husband's life.

But now... Doctor Xu is an old acquaintance of the owner of this shop? !

"So it's you."

He An told Xu Qingsheng what happened just now like complaining. Xu Qingsheng's face was not good when he felt the pulse of the lying man.

"I think you think your husband's life is safe, so you dare to be so bold. This time, I don't know how long he has been exposed to flowers and plants, and he has not been treated in time. Or the previous prescription, you should prescribe it for half a month first. If it doesn't work, then you can only prepare a coffin for him."

"Doctor! Doctor Xu can't! When you diagnosed it before, you said that the problem was not serious, and it would be cured in two or three days after taking the medicine! How come this time... Doctor Xu, I don't know how close you are to the shopkeeper. We didn't mean it. Please have mercy and save my old man!"

"Before, your husband only came to me when he was sick for two or three days every year, so the problem was not big. This time, you framed and blackmailed him. How long has he been sick? I'm afraid you deliberately aggravated his condition? Misfortunes from heaven can be forgiven, but misfortunes from oneself cannot be saved. This time, let's just leave it to fate."

Xu Qingsheng sighed and said no more.

"Doctor Xu! Doctor Xu, you can't do this, please save my father..."

"Uncle Xu, have you treated this man before?"

"Yes, but I never expected it..."

The truth was revealed. The family knew that the man's illness was not caused by the roses in the flower shop, but they still came to make trouble. They must have been instructed by someone. "Send them to the government. No matter what, there must be an explanation."

He Ze was not a soft-hearted person. He immediately ordered Liu San and others to send them to the government. The farce finally ended here.

"Brother, don't we ask who wants to harm us?" He An asked after cleaning up the broken books.

"No need to ask, brother knows who is behind the scenes. If their plan fails, they will have a plan. Be careful during this period and don't let others take advantage of you. Of course, don't be afraid if you really encounter anything. Brother is here for everything."

"Yes, brother, I remember." He An nodded obediently and went to the backyard soon.

Thinking that Luo Zhanming was in the backyard with Uncle Xu to treat his injuries, He Ze couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows.

"Forget it, this time he has passed the test."

He Ze and Lin Yu smiled at each other after lifting up the flower stand on the ground .

...

Backyard.

Because the flower shop was short of inventory when it first opened, He Ze was alert and opened two flower beds in this yard, leaving only a path in the middle.

He An walked through the flowers and just caught up with Xu Qingsheng coming out of the door.

"Are you okay? Is it serious?" He only heard two bangs when the flower pot fell down. The man in front of him protected him tightly. He hit his back and scratched his face, but he didn't hurt him at all.

He An didn't know what his mood was at the moment. He was worried, distressed, annoyed, and seemed to have a trace of indescribable panic.

"It's okay, it's okay. Doctor Xu's medical skills are extraordinary. He said that I'm fine, so I must be fine." As he said, Luo Zhanming asked Amu to leave.

"Does it hurt?"

Seeing He An's frown, Luo Zhanming waved at him, "Come here."

With a bottle of medicine powder in his hand, He An looked at him, who was leaning on the bed, pale and weak, as pitiful as he could be. "Help me apply the medicine, I can't see it myself, and if it's too late, my face will be disfigured."

He An sat down next to him obediently and carefully uncorked the medicine bottle. Luo Zhanming half supported himself on the bed and sat up straight, with his chin half raised.

This was not the first time He An looked at him so closely, but it was the time when his heart beat the fastest, thump, thump, thump as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

Luo Zhanming was born with thick eyebrows, starry eyes, handsome features, and a slightly sharp jawline that added a bit of masculinity to him. As a result, the two long bloodstains on his chin were very annoying, even though the bleeding had stopped.

"You, why did you rush out before... If you were really disfigured, I can't afford the compensation."

He An bit his lip and gently poured the medicine powder on Luo Zhanming's wound.

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"I don't want you to pay."

He An paused.

"If I get disfigured, I will definitely not be able to marry a wife. I will suffer a little loss then, how about you take responsibility for me? Hiss——"

Too much medicine powder was sprinkled at once, and Luo Zhanming suddenly felt a sour feeling.

"Does it hurt?"

"It hurts." I don't know what was added to this medicine powder, it feels like salt when sprinkled on.

"You deserve it——" He An glared at him, but softened his tone in an instant, "Just bear with it, this can speed up the healing of the wound, Uncle Xu is a very good doctor, my brother and I have used it before."

"Yeah."

Luo Zhanming stared at the person in front of him, even though he was still in pain, but the joy in his heart was indescribable.

It's almost there, it's almost there, he thought.

He An blushed under his stare, and couldn't help but stand up, "Okay, be careful, I'll go call Amu in for you."

"Alas, I haven't applied medicine on my back yet--"

"You wish!"

He An's voice came from far outside the door. Luo Zhanming was stunned for a moment, then he laughed out loud, and then there was another pain, pain on his face and back.

"Master, you'd better take it easy!" Amu said angrily, and then Luo Zhanming's "ouch" sounded from time to time.

"Uncle Xu, is his back injured seriously?"

"Not seriously, just need to rub the blood clots first, the pain will naturally be greater."

He An was still worried when he heard Luo Zhanming's cry of pain, and pestered Xu Qingsheng to ask again and again.

He's father, who had just returned, sighed leisurely when he saw this scene, as if he had seen the scene of his cabbage being pushed up in the near future.

However, he was still very satisfied when he learned that Luo Zhanming was protecting He An today regardless of his own safety.

If there is such a good son-in-law... it seems not bad?

...

The interrogation results were brought by Luo Zhanming the next day.

"Brother He Ze, do you know anyone from the Wang family?"

In the main hall of the backyard, Lin Yu served a pot of tea to the two of them. After what happened yesterday, Li no longer dared to detain He Ze and Lin Yu, and only asked them to watch the shop, fearing that something else would happen. "

Wang family? The Wang family that runs a silk and satin shop?"

"Yes, this Wang family is also a wealthy family in Qiongchuan City. The family has extensive business routes and some connections with the upper echelons. I wonder..." "

This Wang family should have a son named Wang Fucheng. He and I studied in the academy in the town before, and then there was a grudge. The resentment has been accumulated for a long time, and I'm afraid it can't be resolved this time." He Ze confessed, but there was no worry on his face.

"But although the troublemakers confessed Wang Fucheng, the Wang family acted cautiously and did not leave any evidence, so I'm afraid they can't do anything to him."

"I understand." No one in this world is a fool. Although Wang Fucheng is a dandy, he has the capital to be a dandy. There are people around him who are smart and work for him. So even if there is evidence, it's just pushing one or two servants out and locking them up for a few months.

It won't have any impact on the Wang family or Wang Fucheng at all!

"Then..." Based on his understanding of He Ze, He Ze is not someone who can be let go so easily.

"I have my own plans. Let's not talk about this. Xiao An was saved by you yesterday. Thank you for coming here to report today."

"It's my job."

"It's my job..." He Ze's eyes were like torches, and Luo Zhanming did not avoid it. "Okay, it's my job. Brother Luo, I'll use tea instead of wine today to toast you."

...

That night, He Ze left the flower shop alone and walked through the alley. During the day, he specifically asked Luo Zhanming about the address of the Wang family. Now, it is time for them to pay the price.

For five consecutive days, He Ze went out when the moon rose and returned when the sun rose. During these five days, the ghost story of the rich Wang family in the city was also a hot topic.

It is said that when the moon rises, there will be a demon tree in the Wang family that moves without wind, and ghosts will appear.

It is said that the big locust tree in the Wang family yard is a thousand-year-old tree demon. In the middle of the night, it will stretch out its eyelashes to grab people and suck their blood.

It is said that the locust tree is not a tree demon, but a ghost living in the locust tree. At night, there are always Wang family members who are hung upside down under the tree and their essence is sucked. Master Wang is not spared.

It is said that the son of the Wang family has become the forbidden food of the ghost. Every day when he wakes up, there are always scars on his body from being whipped. Unfortunately, he didn't feel anything when he was beaten, and he howled miserably during the day.

"Puff--"

He Ze, who was drinking tea, heard this and spit out all the tea.

Forbidden food? ? ? What the hell... He just didn't like Wang Fucheng and beat him up every day. Besides, he had a fourth-level ability, so he only possessed the plants outside the Wang family every day and controlled them directly. He didn't have to do it himself! What a

huge misunderstanding!

Receiving the strange look from his daughter-in-law, He Ze felt like he had no desire to live.

"Haha, He Ze, do you think there are really ghosts in this world? I would like to see them. It is said that screams can be heard in the Wang Mansion every night these days, but no one dares to check. People living around the Wang family are planning to move."

For some reasons, He Ze did not tell others that the person who made trouble that day was the Wang family behind the scenes. Only he, Yu Ge'er, and Luo Zhanming knew about this.

"What about the Wang family?"

"Everyone in the Wang family is in a panic, and most of the servants have left. There are rumors outside that the Wang family has done something evil, and now it's retribution... But I just heard that the Wang family invited a master from the mountain to perform a ritual today, and I don't know if it works... By the way, what does a ghost look like? I want to see it too."

Liu San couldn't help being curious.

"I think you should worry less about these messy things." After getting the information he wanted, He Ze changed the subject, "I heard that your aunt is looking for a brother for you?"

"Don't mention it!" Liu San felt sad when he talked about this. Normally, he also wanted to marry a wife, so he wouldn't avoid it so much, but what kind of people did his mother choose for him!

Either they were as strong as an ox or as fierce as a tiger, and they said that only such people could control him, haha... Isn't it better to live a good life! What kind of wife to marry!

Feeling Liu San's resentment, He Ze stopped asking and drank tea leisurely. There were few customers in the flower shop. Even though several of He Lao's apprentices had returned to the furniture shop to look after it, they were still very idle.

Lin Yu and An Ge'er were practicing calligraphy together. Cai Xing carefully took care of every pot of flowers in the flower garden. He was very distressed after he broke those pots last time. Fortunately, He Ze rescued them.

Time flies. He Ze was originally worried that Wang Fucheng would find someone to make trouble again, but he didn't know whether it was because the Wang family was now too busy to take care of themselves, or because of the calm before the storm. In short, the days were unusually calm.

However, He Ze didn't intend to let the Wang family go so easily. Although before the arrival of Wang Fucheng's uncle who was an official, he couldn't do anything too extreme to avoid the other party jumping off the wall, but adhering to the principle of building happiness on the pain of the enemy, He Ze insisted on reporting to the Wang family every night.

It was not until the Wang family was exhausted physically and mentally, moved several times, and finally moved to the old house in the village, and Wang Fucheng also limped a leg, that He Ze stopped.

The weather gradually became hotter, and it was July in a blink of an eye. On this day, He Ze, Lin Yu, He An, and Luo Zhanming, who came uninvited, had a dinner at Yu's Restaurant. Wei Quan was telling the story of the Seven Fairies and Dong Yong on the stage, and I don't know how many people cried.

After the first half of the story on the stage was finished, everyone finally remembered the table of delicious food in front of them.

"Brother He is really talented." When Luo Zhanming learned from He An that the novel stories spread out of this restaurant all came from He Ze, he was full of admiration.

"You didn't learn the serious poetry and classics, but only learned these entertaining things."

Luo Zhanming shook his head. Although he didn't agree with his point of view, he didn't say much. After drinking a glass of wine, he began to get to the point, "I heard that the acre of Dingshan Angelica in Brother He's family has been harvested?"

"Dingshan? Not really. I bought the seeds of Angelica from An County next door, but the quality is the same as that of Dingshan County in the north."

"Well..." Luo Zhanming pondered for a moment, "How about I buy it? Brother He also knows that my family has several large medicine shops. Since Brother He said that the quality is the same as that of Dingshan Angelica, I am also relieved. As for the price, I will definitely not let you suffer a loss."

"Don't you need to take a look first?"

"I believe in Brother He."

"Okay, I will send it to you after it is processed."

As long as the public and private are clearly separated, it doesn't matter who you do business with, and no matter what, Luo Zhanming is a trustworthy person.

"Okay, then it's settled." Luo Zhanming was very happy. Instead of purchasing the Angelica shipped from Dingshan at a high price every year, it is better to buy it directly from his own Yue family, so that the benefits will not flow to outsiders!

"By the way, my eldest brother-in-law told me the other day that the inspector of the Ministry of Personnel will be here soon, probably in the next few days."

Hearing the reminder behind Luo Zhanming's words, He Ze nodded, "I know."

Although the Wang family was embarrassed this time, in his opinion, it was just a small fight. If Wang Fucheng stopped here, it would be fine. If he took advantage of his uncle's support and became arrogant and made a comeback, then there would be bloodshed.

I don't know if it's because his life is too good, He Ze obviously noticed that the anger in his heart is getting weaker and weaker, but there's nothing wrong with that. In

this life, he only wants to protect the people around him, live a plain life, and have people around him for a lifetime, that's all.

Looking at Lin Yu, who was fiddling with chopsticks and concentrating on listening to the storytelling on the stage, He Ze smiled, and with a flash of his eyes, he picked up a piece of braised pork and fed it to him.

"Um--"

A feeling of nausea swept up from his stomach, and Lin Yu covered his mouth hurriedly, wanting to vomit but couldn't vomit anything.

"Xiao Yu'er, what's wrong? Where do you feel uncomfortable?"

"Brother Lin, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Yu has always been in good health, but this time He Ze and He An were really scared. He Ze poured him a glass of water and carefully fed it to him, "How is it? Can you walk? Do you want to see a doctor?"

"Brother He, is your sister-in-law... suffering from morning sickness?" Luo Zhanming couldn't help but guess that his three older brothers had the same situation when they were pregnant.

"Morning sickness?"

He Ze certainly knew what these two words meant, and it was precisely because he knew what these two words meant that his voice trembled!

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"No way?" Lin Yu's face flushed as he saw He Ze so excited, "I heard from my mother before that if there is a problem, it usually takes two or three months to react, so..."

"Anyway, I'll let Uncle Xu take a look at you after I go back today." He Ze calmed down a little, asked the waiter to take away a few greasy meat dishes, and ordered a few light dishes.

He was obviously a little absent-minded after this incident. He only ate a few bites and then focused all his attention on Lin Yu. Even though he knew that the possibility of pregnancy was not high, he still held on to his expectations.

What if!

The meal was quickly finished by several people. He An stayed in the shop. He Ze couldn't wait any longer and drove the carriage to take Lin Yu back to the village. Unfortunately, Xu Qingsheng hadn't returned from the medicine shop yet, so the two had to wait.

"He Ze, don't be so nervous, there shouldn't be..."

"Pfft, don't say that, if the child hears it, he will think we don't welcome him!" He Ze said that he was excited first, and he would not be disappointed if it was just a misunderstanding.

"Do you like children very much?" Lin Yu was a

little worried. "It's okay," He Ze thought carefully, and said, "Let it go naturally for the matter of children, I will be very happy if there is one, because it is the first time to experience the role of a father, and I will want to create a better one for him... If there is no one, although there will be a little more regret, but I am already very satisfied with you."

"I love you, baby." He Ze took advantage of Lin Yu's lack of reaction and quickly kissed him on the cheek with a bright smile. After

more than a month of marriage, Lin Yu has gradually become accustomed to his occasional passionate sneak attacks. Although it is a bit absurd, it feels particularly sweet.

The two of them are affectionate and the room is warm.

These days are the days to collect Bai Zhi. Because Li is the only one at home, He Ze specially hired a few villagers to help, and today is the same. When Li came back from outside, she saw He Ze and Lin Yu coming home early, and thought something had happened.

But the two did not tell Li about

Lin Yu's morning sickness, fearing that Li would be happy for nothing. After dinner, He Ze specially invited Xu Qingsheng to come over. Lin Yu sat obediently on the stool, and the room was quiet. Xu

Qingsheng took his hand off Lin Yu's wrist, and He Ze pinched his hands, very nervous. Li thought that there was something wrong with Lin Yu's health, and anxiously said: "What's wrong, what's the problem?"

Xu Qingsheng's serious expression could not hold back, and a smile appeared on his face: "Congratulations, it's a happy pulse." "Happy pulse

?"

"That's right! You are going to have a grandson, Aunt He!"

"This..." He Ze and Lin Yu looked at each other, and their faces were full of surprise. They originally thought that it was only more than a month, and the possibility of pregnancy was not high, but they didn't expect it to be true.

He is really going to have a child!

He Ze was immersed in the joy of being a father, and Li was also holding Lin Yu's hand and overjoyed. Looking at his belly, it seemed that she had seen the appearance of her future grandson.

"By the way, isn't it said that morning sickness usually has to wait until two or three months into the pregnancy? Why today..." He Ze talked about Lin Yu's nausea today, and said with a little worry. "It

's okay, I just took his pulse, and Yu Ge'er is in good health. As for the morning sickness reaction so soon, it's probably due to his physical constitution. Although it's not common, I have seen a few cases in my years of medical treatment. It's not a big problem. I will bring back two doses of pregnancy-maintaining medicine tomorrow, and you can give them to him as you see fit."

"Also, don't be too restrained about him. A happy mood is the most important thing."

Thinking of Yu Ge'er's lively personality, Xu Qingsheng couldn't help but add another sentence because he was afraid that He Ze and the others would worry about the fetus. He Ze smiled and replied, "Yes, I know, Uncle Xu."

On the way to send Xu Qingsheng home, He Ze also specifically asked about the things that his brother needed to pay attention to during pregnancy, and he smiled all the way. When he came back, Li was talking about discussing with Lin Yu what he wanted to eat tomorrow, and waiting to give his grandson a good supplement.

Receiving Lin Yu's look for help, He Ze understood: "Aun, calm down. Uncle Xu just said not to be too restrained with little Yu'er. You are so nervous, won't you make him nervous too?"

"Yes, yes, look at me, it's okay, Yu'er, tell Aun what you want to eat. Aun has experience. When I was pregnant with this brat, he was very annoying me..."

"Aun-"

"Okay, okay, Aun won't say anything. You two have a good rest. Don't be nervous, relax, this is a great thing! Tomorrow I have to tell your father and An Ge'er about this, and I have to notify my in-laws to take good care of Yu'er tonight." Halfway through, Li seemed to remember something, glared at He Ze, and said: "Don't do stupid things, do you hear me!"

Knowing what Li meant, He Ze quickly assured, "Don't worry, Aun, I just asked Uncle Xu, I will definitely not mess around."

Li went back to the room, and only He Ze and Lin Yu were left in the room.

The air was silent for a while.

He Ze suddenly approached Lin Yu, hugged him tightly in his arms, and kept spinning around his waist, just like a three-year-old child.

The ecstasy that had been suppressed for a long time finally burst out when there were only two people left.

"We have a child, did you hear that, little Yu'er, we have a child, haha——"

"Are you stupid?"

Lin Yu couldn't break free from his arms, and didn't want to break free, so he could only let him get excited, and a smile appeared on his face.

The laughter echoed in the room, and it took a while to calm down.

The news that Lin Yu was pregnant soon became a big news in the village. The whole He family was in a jubilant mood, and Li walked with the wind.

After the white angelica was packed and dried, He Ze sent it to Luo's Tongchun Hall. Probably because of the excellent variety of the medicinal seeds, coupled with He Ze's careful service, the first batch of goods sold and the feedback was very good.

Finally, there was a good start, and He Ze was relieved.

At the same time, the inspection team of the Ministry of Personnel came to Hushan County, and a car of an inspector slowly drove into Qiongchuan County.

It was Wang Fucheng's uncle, Li Deming.

Because the county magistrate was a seventh-rank official and he was a sixth-rank official, Li Deming did not plan to visit Zhou Wenda when he entered Qiongchuan, but went to the Wang family mansion as soon as possible.

Li Deming's younger brother was Wang Fucheng's mother. The two had a deep brotherly relationship. The expenses of the Li family's mansion and official affairs were all funded by the Wang family. The Li family borrowed money and the Wang family borrowed power. They each took what they needed, and their relationship was not ordinary. Therefore, when the Wang family got the news that Li Deming was coming soon, they became bolder, thinking that no matter whether it was a human or a ghost who had been causing trouble some time ago, it would be fine with an official from the court.

After returning to the county, they opened another mansion and held a banquet to welcome Li Deming. During the banquet, there was a lot of laughter and conversation. The haze of the Wang family a while ago was gone a lot, and they were also close to Li Deming, without any estrangement.

If we talk about Li Deming's return to his hometown, Wang Fucheng is the happiest. With the Wang family as his backer, he has always been spoiled by his parents and praised by others. However, he has been frustrated by He Ze these times. Not only did he not get his anger out, but he was also flogged every day a while ago, and even became a cripple! A disabled person! Although his injuries have healed, his mind has become darker and his temper has become more uncertain. Even though he doesn't think that the last ghost incident has anything to do with He Ze, it doesn't stop him from blaming He Ze and hating He Ze in his heart.

Wang Fucheng has been favored by Li Deming since he was a child. He was originally concerned about Zhou Wenda, the parent official, and didn't dare to do anything too much. Now that his uncle is back, he instantly feels confident.

After the dinner, Wang Fucheng staggered all the way to help Li Deming back to his room, calling him uncle affectionately, which made Li Deming feel distressed. But when he asked Wang Fucheng about his lameness, the Wang family could not produce any relevant evidence, so he had to give up. When they arrived at the door of the room, Wang Fucheng hinted: "Uncle, you have traveled a long way, I specially asked the two maids to prepare hot water, good wine and a good night, uncle, please don't let me down."

He had a smile on his face that all men understand.

"Haha, Fucheng still understands uncle!" Li Deming patted Wang Fucheng's hand heavily and strode into the room impatiently.

Li Deming's Yue family is not a big family in the capital, but his father-in-law is a fellow Jinshi, and the family has been in the capital for generations, so they have some connections, so even Li Deming dared not disrespect him. Unfortunately, his wife is a tigress, and she can't even have an affair outside. Now that his nephew is so filial, it just scratches his itch, and he is immediately overjoyed.

Wang Fucheng watched the door close, his face turned gloomy, he limped to the courtyard, called the servant and asked: "I asked you to investigate before, did you find anything?"

"Reporting to the young master, since we won the lawsuit last time, the flower shop of Mr. He has been doing better. As for the Luo family, I dare not investigate openly, but it is said that the angelica of Luo's Tongchuntang is supplied by Mr. He."

"Angelica... So the relationship between the Luo family and Mr. He is so close?" No wonder he returned with a failure last time. He originally thought that County Magistrate Zhou was honest and upright, but it turned out that his footing was wrong? Ha!

"It's not the Luo family. The Luo family is the county magistrate's in-laws and they are very wealthy. The He family is no match for them. It's just that the young master of the Luo family has a close relationship with the kid named He. It seems that He Ze saved him once."

"Good luck... Go, find another beggar or refugee in the east of the city. Remember, it's best to have someone you are concerned about. You know what to do, right? Be careful and don't leave any handles."

"Young master, are we going to do the same as last time? Will we..."

"No matter what tricks they use, as long as they work, not to mention that they won't have evidence. Even if they have it, what can they do? It was fine last time... Now that my uncle is back, can Zhou Wenda not give my uncle this face?" His uncle is an inspector of the Ministry of Personnel. If he gives him a hard time, Zhou Wenda will probably be in trouble!

He is not afraid of anything.

"But if the Luo family is involved..."

"The Luo family can just push the blame onto He Ze. I have no grudge against the Luo family. They know what to do in this matter without even thinking about it, right? Even if He Ze doesn't die this time, I will make him spend the rest of his life in prison, only then will I be relieved of my hatred!" Wang Fucheng said fiercely, and suddenly kicked the servant: "Just do what I say, why ask so many questions! Does Tongchuntang distribute free medicine at this time every year?"

"Yes, in the next few days." The servant didn't dare to look up again.

"Good opportunity, get things done, I will ask my father to let you manage the cloth shop in the east of the city, and then the young master will reward you with a wife, and good days are still to come." Although Wang Fucheng was smiling, his voice was chilling.

But the servant didn't hear it, his mind was only immersed in how much money a cloth shop could make, he gratefully replied: "Yes, thank you, young master, thank you, young master!"

Wang Fucheng looked at the servant who nodded and bowed, smiled contemptuously, but after taking two steps, he looked at his lame left leg and his face turned pale.

This time the servant was very efficient. The day of the accident was July 10th. When the yamen came to the village to take people away, it was noon. Li, He Ze and Lin Yu were eating together at the table.

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Three yamen runners came in from the village entrance. The villagers looked at them curiously, gathered in groups of three or five, pointing and talking. When they arrived at the new courtyard of the He family, the leader banged twice, and Wangfu in the courtyard started barking.

It has grown into a big dog, and is a good guard. Because Lin Yu is pregnant, it has been tied under the pomegranate tree at the door for these days. As soon as

He Ze opened the door, it suddenly rushed over, scaring the yamen runners.

"Are you He Ze?"

He Ze scolded Wangfu twice, turned around and replied: "Yes, what can I do for you, brothers?"

"Did you sell a batch of medicinal materials to Tongchuntang in the county some time ago?"

"Yes, what's the problem?"

"It's you, you are suspected of a poisoning and murder case, come with us." As soon as the leader finished speaking, the two yamen runners behind him came forward and handed over the shackles.

"Poisoning and murder? Sir, you must be mistaken! How could my son do such a heinous thing? You, you..."

Li came out from the inner room and happened to hear this. She was so anxious that she couldn't catch her breath and was about to fall to the ground. He Ze hurried to help her, but he was not as fast as Lin Yu.

"Could you please explain it clearly, sir? What did I do wrong?" He Ze gave Lin Yu a reassuring look, and then frowned and said.

"We are only responsible for arresting people. As for what you did wrong, the county magistrate will tell you when you arrive at the court. Just put on the shackles."

The leader gave a signal, and the two yamen runners behind him began to put the shackles on He Ze. Although He Ze was unhappy, he did not resist.

"Sir, you must have made a mistake. We know the He family kid. We watched him grow up. How could he do such a thing!" A voice rang out in the crowd. It was a villager who reported the news. The village chief He Hong was so anxious that he couldn't even catch his breath. Behind him were several elders who were half buried in the ground, trembling on crutches.

"Yes, yes, the He family kid is very promising. He values ​​courtesy and filial piety. There must be some misunderstanding here, Sir!"

"His brother Yu has only been pregnant for a short time, how could he do such a stupid thing!"

With the village chief He Hong speaking first, the villagers all started to speak up for He Ze.

Li covered her chest, as if she was in a state of rage. When she heard everyone asking for help, she just nodded and held He Hong's arm tightly: "His third uncle, Xiao Ze could not have committed a crime! Please help and talk, he is innocent!"

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, and worried that Li would get sick from worrying, He Ze turned around and said: "My fellow officers, I have also put on this shackle and I can't run away. Can I say a few words to my family before I go with you?"

"Okay, just two words, hurry up." Perhaps seeing that He Ze was quite cooperative, the leader didn't want to make things difficult for him.

He Ze walked to the side, and Lin Yu helped Li follow. Before he could stand still, Lin Yu couldn't hold it anymore: "What's going on? Why did the yamen runners come to arrest people out of nowhere?!"

"It's okay, calm down first, don't worry," He Ze wanted to raise his hand to touch his head, but he had to stop because he was wearing shackles. "You know, I will be fine, no one can hurt me."

He Ze meant something.

Lin Yu also thought of his husband's special ability at this time, and his heart was half relieved, "Then this matter..." "

I don't know. Even if I did such a thing, it would be impossible for anyone to get a handle. It could only be a frame-up, and this time I have offended someone who has the ability to set up a trap, only-" "

You mean?" Wang family?

"It's possible." But he didn't know what happened now, and he didn't dare to make a hasty conclusion.

But if it was really the Wang family... The

reason why he didn't act ruthlessly before was that he was worried that with his uncle Wang Fucheng around, a murder case would be a big deal, and he was worried. Now he didn't kill the snake, and there would be endless troubles. It's really not good to be soft-hearted.

"Let's go to the town to find Luo Zhanming later. He may know something. We can't keep being in the dark. As long as we figure out the ins and outs of the matter, there will always be a solution. Mom, don't worry. Lord Zhou is a good official. He is very observant. If it is not something your son did, he will clear your son's name."

"Really? But..."

"Mom, believe Brother Ze. Lord Zhou asked Brother Ze to look after the flowers before. We already know each other. Since he is wronged, Lord Zhou will definitely be able to find out the truth." Lin Yu also followed to comfort him.

"That's right, Mom, don't worry about me. At home, Yu Ge'er is pregnant with your grandson, and she needs you to take good care of her. You have to pay attention to her during my absence."

"Hey, don't worry, I will..." As soon as He Ze said this, Li felt the burden on her shoulders become heavier, and nodded in agreement, "You are also fine, it's hard in prison, I make delicious food for you every day..."

After finally showing signs of being coaxed, Li's tears were about to fall again. He Ze and Lin Yu looked at each other helplessly. All the courage, comfort and strength can be found in each other's eyes, and everything is self-evident. He Ze

was taken away, and the village chief He Hong comforted him a few words, and the villagers also dispersed one after another.

"Youcai's wife, don't worry. He Ze is a lucky guy. Nothing will happen to him this time. I'll ask the villagers to help you look after the fields at home during this time. I've also asked my eldest brother to wait at the ox cart at the village head. Brother Yu is pregnant, so it's inconvenient for you two to drive the cart... If you need any help, just come to me."

He Hong was thoughtful. He watched him and several elders leave, and Li and Lin Yu got on the ox cart to the town.

When they arrived at the flower shop, He Youcai was delivering goods to someone and was not there, but several of his apprentices were running back and forth between the two shops, fearing that the last incident would happen again. He An hurried to meet them when he saw them. The yamen runners came to the flower shop first to look for someone, but Lin Yu was pregnant and He Ze ran home frequently, so he missed him.

In just over an hour, and not knowing what happened, He An was worried to death.

"Mom, Brother Lin, what's going on with you... Where is my brother?" He had a bad premonition.

Li was extremely anxious now, but fortunately Lin Yu suppressed his anxiety, calmed down and told He An what happened, comforted him, and temporarily gave the employees of the flower shop a holiday. A wooden sign was hung at the door of the shop to announce the temporary closure.

Several people in the flower shop were trustworthy villagers. Liu San and He Dalang had a good relationship with He Ze, and Cai Xing was also very close to the He family. The three apprentices even invited He Youcai to a tea ceremony. After listening to Lin Yu's words, no one was willing to leave. It took Lin Yu's persuasion to persuade them to go back.

The current situation cannot be solved by more people.

The door of the flower shop was closed, blocking the sunlight outside the door, and the room became dim.

There were only three family members left in the shop. He An couldn't help crying, "Brother Lin, my brother, he will be fine, right?"

"Yes, I promise you, he will be fine." Lin Yu said firmly, thinking of what He Ze said before he left, he asked: "Has Luo Zhanming come in the past few days?"

"No, no, he told me last time that his pharmacy is busy recently and he may not be able to come often during this period. What's wrong?" He An rolled up his sleeves and wiped his red eyes, sobbing. "

Then we can only go to find him." Although he didn't have much contact with Luo Zhanming, he believed in He Ze's vision.

As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. Open the door, who else could it be but Luo Zhanming?

"We were just about to look for you."

"Mr. Luo, what's going on with my Xiaoze..." Li had also heard what He Ze had said before, and when she saw him this time, she felt like she had seen a savior.

"I came here for this matter."

Luo Zhanming's face was slightly red, and he didn't even take the folding fan he carried with him. Amu, who usually stayed with him, was nowhere to be seen, which showed that he came in a hurry. "Aunt He, don't worry, listen to me. This matter is also related to my family's medicine shop. Didn't I cooperate with Brother He last time and received a batch of Angelica dahurica from your family?

Angelica dahurica can reduce swelling and discharge pus, dispel wind and relieve pain, and replenish qi and blood. A few days ago, our Tongchuntang distributed medicine for free, and we also distributed a lot of Angelica dahurica. This morning, someone reported that a refugee who received medicinal materials was suspected of being poisoned and died. The constable found Angelica dahurica and Chaihu mixed in the remaining medicine residue he drank."

Seeing that several people looked confused, Luo Zhanming explained: "Chaihu is not a Chinese medicinal material, but a poisonous weed. It mostly grows in cool and humid places. The fruit is cut into pieces and dried. It is very similar to Angelica dahurica. Eating it can cause paralysis of the limbs and persistent high fever. In severe cases... it may lead to death."

"Human life is at stake. My Tongchuntang has closed down, and the shopkeeper was taken away by the bailiffs. However, the truth of the matter is not yet clear. They are only detained for interrogation, and their lives are not in danger. I believe in Brother He's character, and the shopkeeper assured me that he checked the goods carefully when he received them, and there was no problem. There are many doubts in this case."

Scarcity makes things valuable. Even if Chaiwu is just a poison, it is much more expensive than Baizhi. Which fool would mix Chaiwu with Baizhi and sell it? If He Ze really wanted to kill someone, what was his motive? And why would he choose such a stupid and troublesome method? There are

so many doubts.

"Don't worry, my eldest brother-

in-law is a first-class expert in solving cases. He will find out everything." Luo Zhanming looked at He An's red eyes, raised his hand to the air, and then put it down, and said again: "Now that Brother He is in prison, you should take good care of yourselves."

Li was still crying and didn't notice his movements. Lin Yu was thoughtful and bowed deeply to him, "Thank you."

This thank you was for not withdrawing and clearing himself after the accident, but running to inform them as soon as possible.

"Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? This is what I should do." Luo Zhanming sighed lightly, and then said: "This case has not been determined yet, and it is more convenient to visit. We must inform Brother He as soon as possible."

"I'll go with you." Lin Yu touched his belly, which was not yet pregnant, with a firm look in his eyes.

He An held his hand tightly, and looked at Luo Zhanming pleadingly: "I want to go with you."

"Auntie, Daddy hasn't come back yet. If we all leave, he will be anxious when he comes back. Please stay in the shop and wait for Daddy. Explain the situation clearly so that he can feel at ease." Before Li could speak, Lin Yu spoke first.

He was afraid that Li would be sad again when she saw He Ze in prison.

"This... OK, this old guy is the same! It's so late and he's still running outside! You go, I'll wait in the shop."

Li also understood that this was not the time to just be sad, and she couldn't cause trouble for them.

Luo Zhanming took Lin Yu and He An into the prison cell of the county government. With him taking care of it, the jailer was easy to talk to. He only gave them a few instructions and let them in.

When Lin Yu saw He Ze, the shackles on the latter had been taken off, and he was lying on the straw bed with his hands behind his head.

"You look quite comfortable!" Lin Yu almost laughed out of anger.

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"How come you are here so soon..." He Ze walked to the prison door and saw his wife and brother, a smile appeared on his face.

"Everyone is getting so worried, you——"

"Brother, how are you? Are you okay?"

"Don't worry, I'm fine, brother will be out soon." He Ze's face was filled with apology. He wiped He An's tears, patted his head, coaxed him a few words, and then turned his gaze to Luo Zhanming, "This matter?"

Luo Zhanming repeated everything in detail, and then said: "Brother He, don't worry. If this case has nothing to do with you, my eldest brother-in-law will definitely find out."

"Well, I believe in Lord Zhou's ability." He Ze turned around twice and asked: "By the way, do you know who reported the case? What is the relationship with the deceased?"

"Most of the beggars in the county town gather in the abandoned thatched houses in the east of the city. They are usually refugees. Among them, three or five people gather in groups. The relationship between the reporter and the deceased is better in the group." Let's not talk about He Ze. This case is more related to Tongchuntang. Although the shopkeeper is still responsible for this at the moment, if there is really a problem, I am afraid his family will also be to blame. Luo Zhanming dared not to be attentive, so he used his status to find out a lot of things.

"Are you a beggar too?"

"Yes, I fled here with you last year." A complete outsider.

"Did you find any other Chai Wu in the pharmacy?"

Luo Zhanming shook his head and understood what He Ze meant. "No, among the people who received the medicine, only the beggar was poisoned."

"Do you think this incident was directed at me or your family? Or was it just an accident?" He Ze was a little doubtful about his previous guess. He said, "Assuming that I am the murderer, there are only two possibilities now. One is manslaughter, and the Chai Wu accidentally flowed from my hands to the deceased's hands, and no one recognized that it was poison. The second is

that I am mentally ill and killed people at random. After all, I have no reason to kill, and there is no way to guarantee that the Chai Wu can be accurately delivered to the deceased."

He Ze paused, and said, "But the first one, you, the shopkeeper of Tongchuntang, have been practicing medicine for decades, and it is impossible that you did not discover it when you were inspecting and prescribing medicine. The second one is even more far-fetched. I just got married and had a son. My family is happy. Am I mentally ill to kill people?"

"Although I am indeed implicated now, if it is aimed at me, this game is too bad. Is the person behind it a fool?"

"Who is the fool!"

In the Wang family courtyard, Wang Fucheng slapped the servant in the face.

"I was in a hurry and said something wrong. It was... Of course, it was those idiots who dared to anger the young master!" The servant reacted quickly and made amends.

"That's right! I thought I would get away with it after offending the young master, he's dreaming!" Wang Fucheng was in high spirits when he was happy. He didn't follow the servant and turned his attention to the inner hall. "How long has your uncle been drinking with Zhou Wenda? Why hasn't he come out yet?"

"Don't worry, young master. The longer it takes, the happier your uncle and Mr. Zhou are chatting. By then, the matter of He Ze will be decided by your uncle's words?"

"That's right."

Wang Fucheng was relieved. A higher official can crush a person. His uncle has power in his hands. The Luo family is Zhou Wenda's in-laws. With such a murder case, his uncle has given Zhou Wenda a lot of excuses. How can he not step down?

Just as he was thinking happily, the door opened and Zhou Wenda walked out first. His uncle did not come out to see him off. Wang Fucheng was worried and hurriedly chased after him, "Master Zhou, Master Zhou, please stay!"

Zhou Wenda did not slow down his pace at all. He just looked at him coldly and left.

"What's going on? What's going on?" Wang Fucheng looked at the servant with an uneasy tone.

In the room, Li Deming was pouring himself a glass of wine. When he saw the two people coming in, he drank half a glass.

"Uncle, what happened between you and Mr. Zhou? No, are you okay?"

It would have been better if he didn't ask. As soon as he finished speaking, Li Deming's face changed, he snorted coldly, and slammed the cup to the ground, "You don't know how to appreciate a toast!"

"And you, you idiot, you don't have a brain, right!" Li Deming walked up to Wang Fucheng and slapped him hard, "You have learned to do whatever you want and bully others on weekdays, and you haven't learned anything else! Look at what you have done! Do you think it's so easy to frame someone? With you, you dare... Human lives are at stake, do you think I can protect you from anything!"

"Uncle, no, you won't find out about me, right? Or..." At this moment, Wang Fucheng also obviously realized that things were developing in a direction that he could not control.

He touched his face with one hand, and was obviously confused.

"Don't worry, it won't be that fast." Li Deming glanced at him, "I just hinted a few words just now, asking him to push the blame on He Ze you mentioned. I won't care. But he doesn't give me face at all. He righteously talks about being fair and honest. He can't let anyone be wronged without solid evidence... Humph, he is just aloof! He is just a good official?"

Li Deming was furious again and kicked Wang Fucheng fiercely: "How could my brother give birth to such a fool like you! You should at least inform me before doing anything! And after you're done, you want your uncle to clean up your mess?"

"Uncle, uncle, please stop hitting me. I was injured before, and the injury hasn't healed yet!" Wang Fucheng panicked and was so scared that he hugged Li Deming's thigh and cried, "Uncle, what if, what if it is found out... You only have me as your nephew, you have to save me! Zhou Wenda is just a small county magistrate, how dare he not listen to you!"

Oh, but he dared not listen, Zhou Wenda is a tough guy, it is said that a higher official can crush a person to death, but a strong dragon can't crush a local snake! But how could he say this? Li Deming looked at his nephew kneeling on the ground, and he wished he could kick him to death.

"Uncle, uncle..."

Wang Fucheng became more and more scared the more he thought about it, and cried so hard that tears and snot came out. Wang's father and mother heard the noise and rushed over. After understanding what happened, they first scolded Wang Fucheng and then hurriedly pleaded with Li Deming.

"Brother, you, my brother has only this one child in his life, and the Wang family has only this one child, you can't... Fucheng just had a lame leg a while ago, if anything happens to him, I won't live anymore!"

Li Deming looked at the three people crying and couldn't help rubbing his wrinkled eyebrows. What he said just now was just angry words. After all, he was his own nephew! He didn't have a high status in his family, and that tigress didn't even give him a son. He always treated this nephew as his own son, how could he not save him!

But if that Zhou really found out some definite evidence, how could he save him?

He was a sixth-rank official in Beijing, which was good, but the Ministry of Personnel was full of hidden talents, and everyone was related to each other. He was a sixth-rank official with no background, just a handyman. If the original official hadn't been unable to come due to illness, and the higher-ups had given him this position because of his seniority, how could he have gotten the status of an inspector! When

Li Deming thought of this, he felt very sad. The Beijing official said something nice, but he would have to behave himself wherever he went? Qiongchuan was far away, and Zhou Wenda, the local emperor, was very comfortable and powerful... When

Li Deming thought of this, his pupils suddenly dilated, and a dangerous idea gradually rose from his mind.

If...

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't stop. After a long while, he restrained the expression on his face and slammed the table. The crying in the room finally stopped.

"Get up!" Li Deming said to Wang Fucheng, his tone softened, "Go back now, let me think about it carefully."

Seeing that he was angry, several people didn't dare to stay any longer, and Wang's father and mother dragged Wang Fucheng out of the room.

"Zhou Wenda, Zhou Wenda..." The murmurs in the room continued for a long time.

...

"Mr. Luo, you guys have to hurry up, the time is almost up!" In the prison, the jailer who released them earlier looked embarrassed.

"Okay, I know, we will be there soon, please wait a little longer."

The jailer left, He Ze rubbed He An's head and comforted him: "Okay, you guys go back quickly, remember to tell your father and mother that you are safe, so that they don't worry."

"Yes."

He An nodded heavily with tears in his eyes, and He Ze took a deep note of the person behind the scenes in his heart. I don't

know if it's the Wang family...

"Please help me, Brother Luo, keep an eye on the person who came to report the case, and the beggars who were with the deceased before his death. Maybe they know something we don't know."

"Well, I know, don't worry." Luo Zhanming pulled He An's elbow, "Let's go out first and let Brother He and your brother Lin talk alone for a while."

He An obediently let him lead him, and turned back to wave at He Ze while walking. That look was almost like a farewell between life and death.

Maybe there are fewer people committing crimes recently, and there are not many people in the cell next to He Ze. The newlyweds looked at each other across the wooden bars, and He Ze realized that Lin Yu's eyes were red. There was no one else at this moment, and he finally couldn't help but let his tears fall drop by drop, as if they were hitting He Ze's heart, as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"I'm sorry, my husband's fault, I was wrong... Don't cry..."

He Ze panicked and wiped his tears in a hurry. When Xiao An cried just now, he only wanted to comfort her, but now he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with her, and his heart was throbbing.

"There is still the child. If you keep crying, you don't want the child to be ugly, right? Look, we are both so good-looking. If the child is ugly, he will definitely blame you in the future--" He Ze touched Lin Yu's belly through the gap in the wooden fence and coaxed carefully.

The more he talked, the more outrageous it was. Lin Yu couldn't help but burst out laughing, "What nonsense are you talking about! How can our child be ugly? You are ugly! Besides, what does it have to do with my crying if he is ugly?" "

Why doesn't it matter?" Seeing him laugh, He Ze also relaxed, "You are a pregnant man, you must make sure you are in a good mood, otherwise it will affect the child, and it may become ugly."

"You..." Lin Yu was speechless to refute, and he was so angry that he slapped the back of He Ze's hand hard, "I told you to say it!"

"Hiss--" He Ze's hand became red and swollen at a speed visible to the naked eye. He hadn't enjoyed the violent education of his little wife for a long time, and he even felt a little nostalgic, "How about it? Are you not angry now?" He Ze

handed his hand to Lin Yu, and wanted to make him feel distressed. Lin Yu looked at him steadily, "You wish, it will be cured soon!"

"Yes, my dear wife."

There were a lot of weeds growing on the floor of the cell. He Ze swept his hand and the weeds withered at a speed visible to the naked eye. At the same time, the redness and swelling on his hand disappeared quickly.

"Look, it's okay."

He Ze turned his head and raised his hand, then stood up again. Lin Yu could only see that his hand was suspended in mid-air, and the weeds in the cell gradually turned yellow. However, the weed under his feet climbed up to above his knees, and its roots became thicker, and it had become the king of grass.

Then He Ze quickly pulled out the king of grass and handed it to Lin Yu, "Look, I'll be fine."

He was trying to dispel Lin Yu's worries in another way.

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Luo Zhanming pulled He An out of the cell, and as soon as he got outside, he let go of his hand, feeling a little lost.

It was almost dusk, and the sun was setting. He An's nervousness from the whole afternoon had only just eased a little at this moment. He looked up and wanted to say something, but the word "you" stopped him abruptly.

Luo Zhanming's face turned red. He had been anxious and had not noticed it before. Only now did He An notice the faint fingerprints on it.

"Who, who hit you?" His hand unconsciously touched it, but Luo Zhanming tilted his head, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt."

Such a big thing happened in the family's medicine shop, and the impact was not small. The other two medicine shops in their family have also closed down, and the restaurant and freight business are inevitably affected. These are just secondary. His father has always valued his reputation, and now the family shop is involved in a murder lawsuit. He also learned from Amu that he fell into the water last time and the things related to the He family. He thought he had made some bad friends, so he beat him in a hurry.

He An was just used to being a child when his father and brother were around, but he was not stupid, and there was a look of apology in his eyes, "Did my family implicate you?"

If it was really that Wang who did it, then the Luo family was really implicated by them for nothing, and Luo Zhanming...

"No, don't think too much, our family has been through so many ups and downs for so many years, and there is still my eldest brother's husband... As long as the matter is investigated clearly, everything can be solved."

Although his brother was also a victim in this matter, He An still felt guilty after listening to Luo Zhanming's comfort.

I just hope that the case will be investigated quickly and this matter will be over quickly...

While Lin Yu was not out yet, Luo Zhanming took He An to visit the owner of the medicine shop. When the two parties met, it was already dark. After sending the two back to the flower shop, he went home alone. As soon as he entered the mansion, Amu ran over tremblingly to remind him, "Master, you have to be prepared. The master is waiting for you in the main hall."

Luo Zhanming paused, "Well, I know."

"Master, you, the matter between you and the He family was really not something I said on purpose. Madam heard it from somewhere and insisted on asking me. I really couldn't hide it, so, so..." Seeing him walking away, Amu couldn't help but chase him and explain.

"Don't worry, it's not your fault."

The maids and servants in the main hall were dismissed, and Luo Lao sat in the first seat with tea, as if he was going to a trial.

"Are you back? Where did you go?"

"I went to the prison to visit Brother He and Manager Chen." Luo Zhanming said generously.

"You are still a little sensible. How about Manager Chen? Tell him that my Luo family will definitely clear his name in this matter. There is no need to worry about the old and young in the family. I will help him look after them." Luo Lao spontaneously ignored the name in front.

"Don't worry, Dad. I have told Manager Chen all this."

"Well," Old Man Luo glanced at Luo Zhanming, then immediately looked away, "Is your injury...better? Your mother prepared some ointment to reduce swelling and relieve pain for you. Remember to apply some later."

"Yes, Dad, I get it." Luo Zhanming smiled, "I knew that Dad must feel sorry for me." He is

the only child of his family, and he was born in his old age. How could he not feel sorry for him? Old Man Luo rolled his eyes at him unhappily, took a sip of tea, and then said: "Still laughing. You're such a grown-up, but you don't know how to be steady. You always make me and your mother worry! It's okay to make friends randomly, but you can't distinguish between public and private. Tell me if..." "

Father, I'm right about this. I received that batch of Angelica dahurica in full accordance with the usual rules of our family. I believe in the character of Brother He. This matter is just an unprovoked disaster and will be investigated sooner or later."

"Okay, fine, you are loyal and righteous, and your father can't beat you," Old Man Luo slammed the teacup in his hand on the table, "Let's not talk about the character of your brother He for now, and talk about the business loss of our family in the coming period. How can we make up for it? And what about our reputation? How can we save it?"

"Father!"

Old Man Luo ignored him and continued: "Your eldest brother-in-law just came and pointed out a clear way. He said that if our family wants to get out of this matter as soon as possible, it is not difficult. We just need to let Manager Chen change his confession and push the matter out, and with your eldest brother-in-law's mediation, the case can be settled as soon as possible, and our family can stop the loss in time."

"Don't worry, this case is not bad. It's manslaughter at most. It's just that Manager Chen and your brother He will have to spend more years in prison. Our family will compensate them well."

"Father, how can you do this!" Luo Zhanming's eyes were full of disbelief, as if he could not expect his father to say such a thing.

"As the only male in the Luo family, shouldn't you consider the family? The Luo family has been running the business for generations to get to where it is today, and I won't allow it to have any mistakes in my hands!"

"Dad - you have taught me since I was a child that honesty is the basis of business, to treat people with sincerity, and to be honest with things. Now you want to tell me that these are all false!" Luo Zhanming questioned: "Brother He and I met by chance and have similar interests. I have long regarded him as a friend and a brother; An Ge'er showed up unexpectedly, and I like him. He is my sweetheart and the wife I have chosen; Shopkeeper Chen has been in our pharmacy for decades, working diligently. Even if he has no merit, he has worked hard. Dad, do you know what you are talking about!"

"What am I saying?" Old Man Luo's words were not at all confused.

"You are asking me to betray my friends, my wife, and my partners. You are asking me to be an unkind and shameless person!"

"What about the Luo family? Where do you put the Luo family?"

Luo Zhanming let out a long sigh, calmed down a little, and said, "The case is still under investigation, and the truth will surely clear everyone's name. We will be able to make back our losses sooner or later. Our reputation, the reputation of our Luo family has been built up from generation to generation. The innocent will be innocent and others cannot smear it!" "Is

that what you think?"

"Yes, I will never agree to what you want to do!"

Old Man Luo stared at his son for a long time, and the serious expression on his face suddenly broke after a while. He clapped his hands and smiled, "Good, good, you are worthy of being a descendant of the Luo family!"

"Dad, you--"

"Zhanming, Dad has taught you since you were a child that the most important thing for us businessmen is to use our brains, but today Dad will teach you again, it's good that we should use our brains, but we must never use our brains in the wrong way."

"Doing business is important, but being a human being is more important. What did the scholars say? Look up to the sky and be worthy of respect, look down to people and be worthy of respect. That's the truth. Not bad, you didn't bring shame to our Luo family."

If Luo Zhanming still didn't understand that Luo Lao was just acting, then he would have lived in vain! Although he was a little happy to be praised by his father, but - "Father, you are too much! I thought you really..."

"What? Do you think your father is a shameless villain? Don't you think that even if your father wants to do this? Will your eldest brother-in-law agree?" Luo Lao blew his beard and glared.

"That's right, my eldest brother-in-law is not that kind of person." He was too anxious just now, so he didn't notice such an obvious problem. "But father, what did my eldest brother-in-law say to you when he came to the mansion just now?"

"It's what I just said."

"Huh?"

"He went to the banquet of Lord Li today, and Lord Li revealed it to him during the meal. It's Wang Fucheng's uncle Li Deming." Luo Lao explained.

"How could it be? The case happened only one day ago, and Li Deming knew about it so quickly? And even if he wanted to be a good brother-in-law, he didn't have to use such a criticized method, right?"

"You understand everything, so it's unreasonable that Li Deming, who has been an official for so many years, doesn't understand it. Therefore, there must be something wrong when things are abnormal!" Luo Dad reminded, "Didn't you say that He Ze has an old grudge with the Wang family? Maybe this matter is really related to the Wang family." "

Father, are you not angry?"

"Why should I be angry? I was angry before because you fell into the water but didn't tell me and your mother, and I was angry that your personal relationship affected the business. I thought you didn't distinguish between public and private. Since you swore to me so solemnly about your friend's character, I naturally have to believe in your vision, right?"

"Father, you are the best!" Luo Zhanming smiled happily.

"Don't be too happy, think about it tonight, tomorrow your mother and I will sit here and wait, and listen to what happened to the brother you like."

Luo Zhanming: "..."

"The kitchen is still heating up your dinner, go and eat it while it's hot. Go to bed early tonight, pay more attention to the case these days, and father will provide enough money for everyone."

"Yes, father."

Luo Zhanming put away his smile and watched Luo Dad leave. This day was truly thrilling!

...

In the Wang family courtyard, Li Deming and several members of the Wang family gathered together. The gatehouse was closed and all the servants were cleared out.

Wang Fucheng's mother sobbed and wiped her tears, and couldn't help asking again: "Uncle, do you have to feed Fucheng the poison? What if something happens... let's wait and think of other ways?"

"Yes, brother-in-law, he is the only child in our Wang family..."

"Uncle, do you have to drink it? I don't want to drink it!"

"Then do you want to die or go to jail? Choose one yourself." Li Deming snorted coldly, "This is the best way to eliminate Fucheng's suspicion now. Didn't someone ask the doctor before? As long as the dosage is controlled, there will be no problem. Brother, brother-in-law, have you thought about it, is it Fucheng going to jail or in danger of his life, or taking this poison and getting a minor illness?"

"This..."

As they were talking here, the servant beside Wang Fucheng knocked on the door and came in, holding two bowls of medicine in his hands, "Uncle, I made it myself according to your instructions, there is absolutely no mistake."

"Has the news that the young master is sick spread around the house?"

"Yes, everyone in the mansion knows about it."

Li Deming said no more, picked up a bowl of medicine and handed it to Wang Fucheng, "Drink it, and fall asleep after drinking it. Everything will be over when you wake up. Don't worry, since you have a grudge against that He, your uncle will make him pay the price." "

Uncle..."

"Drink it, so as to avoid more trouble at night. We still have to buy time." Li Deming handed the bowl of medicine to Wang Fucheng's mouth. The latter made up his mind and drank it on his back.

Wang Fucheng fell asleep soon after drinking the medicine. Wang's father and mother were watching over him by the bed. The servant said: "Uncle, there is, there is still a bowl."

There was still a bowl left in his hand.

Li Deming did not answer, looked at him twice, and said: "Let me ask you again, did you do everything Fucheng ordered before?"

"...Yes." The servant was a little flustered.

"You were the one who bought Angelica dahurica from Tongchuntang?"

"Yes... I knew very little about medicinal herbs before, so I just wanted to buy some to see what they looked like so that I could do it more conveniently." The servant did not dare to hide anything, and answered whatever Li Deming asked. "What does

the fellow villager who bought the Chaiwu from do? What is your relationship with him?"

"He works as a farmer digging medicinal herbs in the mountains all year round. These pieces of Chaiwu are his family's inventory. I wanted to find an opportunity to sell them at a high price, so I bought them from him. We were close when we were young, but we are not so close now." It

's not that they are not close, but he asked him for ten taels of silver just for these few pieces of Chaiwu! The servant felt quite resentful when he thought of this.

"Okay, you are not so stupid..." Knowing that he didn't go to the medicine shop to buy it, Li Deming knocked on the table, stared at the servant, and said slowly: "This bowl, you drink it."

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"Ah? Uncle, spare me! I am loyal to the young master and the Wang family. I will never say anything nonsense!" The servant's legs softened and he fell to his knees with a plop. Some of the soup in the medicine bowl spilled out.

Li Deming held his hand steady, "Look at you, why are you so scared? I don't want your life. Now Fucheng is poisoned. As his personal servant, if you are fine, wouldn't it be untrustworthy? It's just a serious illness. It depends on how loyal you are to your young master and whether you are willing to pay the price."

"Uncle..." The servant was unwilling and turned his eyes to Wang's father. The latter comforted him coldly: "Don't worry, this is just a temporary measure. I will see your loyalty. When you wake up, I will personally buy you a house, and the position of the housekeeper in the house will also be yours. How about it?"

"This..." Doesn't that mean that if he survives this, he will be able to make a name for himself! The servant was blinded by the promise in his father's words, and the fear and unwillingness in his heart faded away. "I am loyal to you, please understand!"

He drank the bowl of medicine in his hand without leaving any.

"People die for money, and birds die for food." Seeing the servant fall to the ground, Li Deming smiled.

"His uncle, this..."

"Don't worry about what happens next. Let Fucheng have a good sleep. Ask the doctor to come to the house tomorrow. Remember, he doesn't need treatment." Li Deming pointed at the servant on the ground and strode out of the room with his head up.

The first step has been completed, and he still has to make more preparations.

...

On the other side, Luo Zhanming asked someone to watch the Wang family, while he and the He family watched the reporter and several other beggars. Originally, Lin Yu was pregnant, and Li was worried about him coming out, but she couldn't get over his insistence. He Youcai was worried and insisted on following the young people.

That evening, the four people who had watched for a day but got nothing went home dejectedly. They watched He An enter the shop. He turned to Lin Yu and said, "Brother Yu goes in first, I'll talk to Xiao Luo."

Luo Zhanming had a premonition, and only spoke until the two of them could no longer see their figures, "Uncle He wants to say something to me?"

He Youcai touched his waist with his hand, but didn't touch anything. Then he remembered that he was in a hurry when he came out and didn't bring his pipe. He looked directly into Luo Zhanming's eyes, was silent for a long time, and said, "There are unexpected changes in the world. This matter is an unexpected disaster, and it came so quickly. As a father, I can't do anything and can't help at all. Don't hide it from me. Is this matter related to the Wang family?"

"This is just a guess, Uncle He..."

"Don't talk first. I heard what you said to An Ge'er and Yu Ge'er. If it has nothing to do with the Wang family, why did you send people to keep an eye on them?"

Naturally, he is the most suspicious.

Luo Zhanming couldn't explain, so he could only remain silent.

"Before, when someone went to the flower shop to cause trouble, the government investigated and there was no follow-up. Xiaoze and the others didn't tell us two old people, but I didn't know anything and I felt uneasy. Later, I heard Xiaoze talk nonsense and mentioned the Wang family, so I kept it in mind. Now this Wang family has come out again. If it is true... your family has been implicated!"

He Youcai sighed and finally turned to the main topic, "Now that Xiaoze is in, it is hard to say whether he can come out. The situation in our family... I have seen you running around these days, and uncle wants to ask, have you really thought it through? Just our An Ge'er? "

Xiao Luo's character is rare. He has seen clearly the friendship between the two children during this period. If it were not for the special circumstances at this time, he would also be happy to see it happen. But...

Without waiting for Luo Zhanming to speak, He Youcai continued: "I also know your family. They have a big business, are wealthy, have a high status, and are related to the county magistrate. The ancestors of the old He family were all peasants. If it weren't for Xiaoze's success in the past year or so, the family might still be worried about food. Now the matchmaker pays attention to the match between the two families..."

"Uncle He..."

"Don't rush to answer me. This is not the most important thing. If this case is really aimed at Xiaoze, your family is implicated by us. Can your father and mother not have an opinion on An Ge'er? Can they agree with your business? An Ge'er is sensible. Don't look at him as lively. In fact, he is very soft-tempered. His mother and I have hurt him once because of his marriage before, and there can't be a next time. "

He Youcai laid out everything, which Luo Zhanming had not expected. He was silent for a while, carefully organized his words, and then said: "First, Uncle He can rest assured, I have thought it through very clearly, I am sincere to An Ge'er, and I only want to marry him.

Second, I have already told my parents about An Ge'er and me this morning. They don't care about family background and believe in my vision, and they are also looking forward to their future daughter-in-law.

Third, please don't say any more words of involvement, Uncle He, Brother He is also innocent in this matter. If there is anything to blame, it can only be the people who secretly framed him. My parents have the same idea as me, and will never secretly despise or prejudice against An Ge'er because of this matter. "

"You, are you serious?"

"If I lie, I will be struck by lightning." Luo Zhanming raised his hand and swore.

"This, you..." He Youcai hurriedly pulled his hand down, stared at him for a long time, and said "OK" several times before he finally concealed his emotions, "Good boy... If Xiao An agrees, you can come to our house to propose marriage after this matter is over. "

Uncle He--"

The surprise came too quickly, and Luo Zhanming didn't know how to react for a moment.

He Youcai patted him on the shoulder twice, with a look of relief on his face, "You have been hard at work during this period. I just hope that the case can be solved soon, and it's time for the family to have another happy event."

After speaking, He Youcai turned around and went into the shop. Luo Zhanming stood there without moving. Just now, did he pass the test of the future father-in-law?

Barely suppressing the joy in his heart, Luo Zhanming turned around and went back to the mansion. Uncle He was right. Now it was the top priority to investigate the case.

Maybe it was a blessing from God, as they got good news the next afternoon. It

was useless to wait, so He An and others thought it would be better to take the initiative. So they took the portraits of Wang Fucheng and his servant, pretending to look for relatives at home. They thought they would return empty-handed again, but unexpectedly, someone came to find them in the evening.

"This man... I've seen him. "

The beggar who pointed at the portrait of the servant was dirty all over, with a mouthful of yellow teeth and a deep tooth mark on the back of his right hand. Perhaps he was afraid of offending them, so he pointed his finger and then retracted it, and took two steps back.

"Really? Where have you seen him? When did you see him?" He An asked anxiously.

The beggar did not speak again, but looked at them cautiously, and then looked away. Luo Zhanming poured out two pieces of silver from the purse on his waist and stuffed them into the beggar's hand, "Is this enough?" "

Two taels of silver!

Where did this God of Wealth come from? He is so generous!

"Enough, enough, gentlemen, please ask whatever you want to ask. I will tell you everything I know." The beggar bit the silver in his hand, as if he saw a big white steamed bun wrapped in meat stuffing, and could not help swallowing.

"When did you see this man? Where did you see him? What was he doing when you saw him? "

"About seven or eight days ago, under the bridge pier behind this alley. It was almost dark that day. He was not wearing this outfit, but I couldn't have made a mistake. I remember the big mole under his ear very clearly. When I saw him, he was talking to Pig Head Meat..."

"Pig Head Meat?"

"Oh, it's a beggar here, just like me. By the way, he died two days ago. Fatty Chai insisted that he was poisoned and reported it to the authorities. I think he must have been very hungry and ate something wrong. Many people here die from eating the wrong things. When people are very hungry, they dare to stuff anything into their stomachs..."

"Did you hear what they said at the time?"

"No, I was far away, and I just noticed that this person was well dressed, so I paid attention to him. I thought that Zhutourou had met a noble person and was going to become rich."

"Okay, is this all you know?"

"That's all, but..." Huang Ya hesitated, glanced at them and said, "Are you not here to look for relatives? I don't know if what I told you is useful. I think something is wrong with Fatty Chai these two days. He is the one who reported the case. He doesn't go out on the street now. I saw him secretly eating roast chicken at noon today. The smell..."

Several people looked at each other, as if they had tasted a different taste from his words. Luo Zhanming said again, "Does the Zhutourou you mentioned have a good relationship with Fatty Chai?"

"It's OK. They fled here together. Usually, they always stay together."

After asking the question, Luo Zhanming thought for a while and handed him another piece of silver. "What's your name?"

"No one here has a name. If you are happy, you can call me Dafu. In my life, I dream of becoming rich and powerful one day."

"I can't satisfy you to become rich and powerful, but if you are willing, this money can buy two new sets of clothes. You can go to Luo Mansion in the city to find a job in a month. Apart from other things, basic livelihood will never be a problem."

"Young Master, you are joking. What kind of place is Luo Family? They are rich and powerful. Where... What's your name, young master?" Huang Ya seemed to have thought of something and his breathing became rapid. "

My name is Luo Zhanming. You can tell the doorman my name when the time comes."

"Yes! Yes! Thank you, Young Master Luo, thank you, young master, I will definitely go on time..."

When the beggar left, several people also had happy expressions on their faces. He Youcai was a little excited, "Is this clue..."

"Yes, this clue is very important. We can basically confirm that this case is related to Wang Fucheng. As for the rest, I will remind my eldest brother-in-law to investigate this aspect carefully. I believe the truth will be revealed soon."

"Yes, it will be." Lin Yu touched his stomach and his face was happy.

That night, Luo Zhanming didn't even have time to eat dinner after returning home, and hurriedly knocked on the side door of the government office.

Zhou Wenda got straight to the point: "But what have you gained?"

He knew that Luo Zhanming was busy with this case recently.

When Luo Zhanming told Zhou Wenda about the clue he got from the beggar in the afternoon, Zhou Wenda also fell silent, "It seems that this matter is really related to the Wang family. I don't know whether Li Deming knows about it."

"Brother, as long as we have solid evidence, what does it matter whether Li Deming knows about it or not?"

"You don't understand," Zhou Wenda shook his head and said, "If he knew about this from the beginning, or if all the actions of the Wang family were instructed by him, then this case will be difficult to resolve for a while."

"How could it be, as long as we check the servant who had contact with the deceased and the person who reported the case, we will always find clues."

"That's true, but..."

"Sir, something bad has happened!"

Before Zhou Wenda finished speaking, a voice came from the corridor. It was Master Liu.

Chapter 109 11.17

"Yang Ji? Come in, why are you so flustered?"

"Sir, something bad has happened!" Liu Yangji pushed the door open, looking anxious, "Something big has happened. Someone has died in the Wang family, and it was also Chai Wu who was poisoned. The young master of the Wang family was poisoned quite seriously, and now his life is hanging by a thread. There is also a servant, who is said to have died."

"What's going on?" Zhou Wenda stood up, "Where did you get the news? Human lives are at stake, why didn't anyone come to report the case?"

"It happened in a teahouse in the city an hour ago. I heard that it was discovered late... Now it's already spread like wildfire outside, and everyone speculates that it is related to the previous murder!"

"As expected." Zhou Wenda frowned.

As soon as this news came out, the previous clues seemed to be useless for a while. Luo Zhanming was angry and anxious, "Uncle Liu, who is the deceased?"

"It seems to be the personal servant of the young master of the Wang family. When he was served the medicine, he tried the medicine first. Later, he was not rescued in time..."

"Brother, is this what you just said that this case will be difficult to solve in a short time?"

"You understand? Yes, now the suspect has become the victim. It is reasonable and emotional that the suspicion has been mostly eliminated. If there is no hard evidence, this case will be difficult to handle."

"Then Li Deming has a really cruel heart!"

"It's just a heroic act of cutting off one's arm and sacrificing the chariot to save the king."

"Sir..."

"This is not the most important thing. I always feel that this matter is not that simple. It seems that something is brewing." Zhou Wenda pondered for a long time before saying to Luo Zhanming: "You go back first, don't be impatient, don't alarm the snake, right and wrong will eventually be determined."

"Yes, I know." Luo Zhanming nodded in response, and realized that even if he said something at this moment, it would be of no help. It is better to leave and think about it carefully.

After he left, Liu Yangji said, "Sir?"

"Hmm?"

"You just said that this matter may not be as simple as it seems. I wonder..."

"It's just my guess. If this matter is really from Li Deming's instruction, he is so cruel and thoughtful. If it is just to protect the suspect's nephew, it is a bit unreasonable. After all, there is obviously a better way, isn't it? As long as the servant takes all the blame, his nephew can also get away with it."

People always have weaknesses, wealth, status, wife and children, and the weaknesses of a weak person are the easiest to find.

"Your Excellency is right."

"Don't be idle, think about it for me. At the last banquet, Li Deming and I parted unhappily. I am afraid that I have offended him a long time ago. If he catches my handle, your master's term as county magistrate will probably be over."

"Sir, since they are coming for you, just in case, we should make more preparations." Liu Yangji pondered for a moment and spoke.

"You secretly send people to keep an eye on my father-in-law's family and the businesses under his name, especially the clinic and drugstore. If there is any unusual situation, report it immediately."

"Yes, your Excellency is wise."

Liu Yangji responded and left. Zhou Wenda looked up at the dark sky, the stars and the moon were hidden, and the night sky was as black as ink. "Alas, the storm is coming!"

Nothing happened that night, but Li Deming came very quickly the next day. It was obvious that the visitor had bad intentions. Even though Zhou Wenda had been prepared, he couldn't help but worry in his heart, how would Li Deming make trouble?

Because Li Deming was one level higher than him, and he was an envoy from above, Zhou Wenda led Liu Yangji, the county magistrate, the Dianshi and others from the county government to greet him.

Qiongchuan is just a small county town, the place is poor, if there is no major event, even if there are inspectors from the Ministry of Personnel in previous years, they will not enter the county town. This is the first time to welcome an inspector.

Looking at the people who were saluting respectfully, Li Deming's eyes paused for a moment on the leader Zhou Wenda, and he felt even happier. This was the life that Li Deming should live! Compared to being humble and living in fear in the capital, why not be his "little emperor" in this small piece of land?

Thinking of this, Li Deming's mind became more determined, and today's matter must not fail!

Since he came as a private visitor this time, the reception at the government office was not formal. After three cups of tea, Li Deming got straight to the point and said, "To be honest with you all, I came back to my hometown this time to visit my relatives, and secondly, as you all know, my inspection delegation will not pass by here, so I can be considered a part-time unannounced visitor. The reason why I haven't visited you these few times is because of this matter."

Seeing the county magistrate and his men change their faces, Li Deming smiled and bowed, saying, "The people of Qiongchuan live in peace and security, and the merchants are happy to work. It is truly a paradise. The contributions of the gentlemen cannot be ignored, especially County Magistrate Zhou."

"No, Lord Li is too kind."

"Indeed, this is all our job, and we don't deserve to be praised, we don't deserve to be praised!" The county magistrate of Qiongchuan is about fifty years old and has considerable experience. He was the county magistrate before Zhou Wenda appointed him as the county magistrate. He has average talent, but he is knowledgeable and thoughtful.

Several officials in the government office were humble, but Li Deming suddenly stopped smiling and changed the subject: "But recently I heard about a murder case that caused a lot of uproar, but the government office was slow in handling the case and let the suspect go. Why is that?"

"How could such a thing happen! Did you make a mistake, sir?" Before Zhou Wenda could speak, his newly promoted Dianshi exclaimed.

"That's right, I also heard about the recent big case. Aren't all the suspects detained? It's just that the case has not been investigated and dealt with yet."

"Don't worry, sir Li. sir Zhou is the best at handling cases. He will never let the thief get away with it. We will definitely help him with all our strength and close the case as soon as possible."

Although Li Deming is a superior official, Zhou Wenda is also a local snake. He has been operating in this prefecture for many years and has accumulated prestige and caution. The other officials on the list of the government office are either his confidants or colleagues for many years. They talked to each other, as if they didn't notice the turbulent waves between the two.

Li Deming's eyes swept over several subordinates, and he saw that this situation was no exception.

Originally, he could have chosen to confront Zhou Wenda alone today, but he still chose this occasion. First, these petty officials were not worth worrying about. Second, it was to deter them, and it would be easier to replace Zhou Wenda in the future. As for third, it was possible that some of them would take the initiative to serve him, and then he could achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"The death of the refugee beggar can be said to be an accident, but what about the incident in the Wang Mansion yesterday? The Wang family's servant died, and the Wang family's young master's life is hanging by a thread, and he is still in danger. These two people and the beggar were poisoned with the same poison, and the poison came from the same pharmacy. Even a fool can see the problem. One day after the incident, the government did nothing. Why, didn't Magistrate Zhou explain it?

Or is it because the Luo family, which is closely related to this case, is Mr. Zhou's father-in-law's family, so he is hesitant?"

At this point, Li Deming's true intentions were exposed.

"Lord Li, don't talk nonsense! The Wang family had an accident yesterday, but they didn't report it to the police. The government office only received the news this morning. How can you say that they are maliciously letting it go?" Zhou Wenda put down his teacup and responded sharply.

"Well, Lord Zhou must know my relationship with the Wang family. A nephew is a half a son. This time I will report the case for my poor nephew. In addition, please let me handle this case." Li Deming bowed his hands, but his tone was unquestionable.

"Why?" The Dianshi was grateful for Zhou Wenda's kindness and had long felt that he was his confidant, so he was more excited than Zhou Wenda.

Li Deming ignored him and said, "My nephew has a grudge against the He family, and the He and Luo families want to form a good relationship. The source of the poison is closely related to the He and Luo families. I have reason to suspect that this is a premeditated murder. Given that Lord Zhou has a close relationship with the Luo family, Lord Zhou should avoid suspicion in this case."

This was indeed a reason that he could not refuse. Zhou Wenda asked, "How does Lord Li want to try this case?"

"Since it involves three lives, of course the Luo and He families will be imprisoned together and tried strictly." As if afraid that Zhou Wenda could not hear clearly, Li Deming emphasized the word "strictly".

This was clearly saying that he would torture them into confessing!

Zhou Wenda looked at Li Deming deeply. The two of them were on the verge of a fight. Several subordinates did not even dare to breathe. One was a superior who was closely related to him, and the other was the superior of the superior. Obviously, neither of them could be offended.

"How about Lord Li and I try this case together? It will also reassure Lord Li that as the parent official of Qiongchuan, I will never bend the law for personal gain." Zhou Wenda took a step back.

"Sir Zhou, it's not that I don't trust you. Our dynasty governs the world with filial piety. Sir Zhou, as the son-in-law of the Luo family, if I hand this case over to you to investigate, wouldn't Sir Zhou be caught in a dilemma of being both loyal and filial? Or, Sir Zhou simply doesn't trust me?"

"Not really." He lost this time. However, if this case is really handed over to Li Deming for trial, I'm afraid... Zhou Wenda looked grim and said, "Sir Li, you are joking. It's just that what I said just now was Sir Li's one-sided statement. The specific details still need to be carefully investigated. If it is really related to the Luo family, I will hand it over to the county magistrate, the chief clerk, and the registrar to handle it together, so as not to disturb Sir Li from enjoying family happiness."

Good, tough enough!

Li Deming was delighted in his heart, but his face was furious. "Well, well, well! It seems that Lord Zhou really doesn't take me, his superior, seriously at all! Human life is at stake. Such a tragedy happened under Lord Zhou's rule, but Lord Zhou wanted to be partial and condone it. I will definitely write to the inspection team to have a good talk!"

After that, Li Deming left in a huff.

"Lord Zhou, this..."

"You go back first, be careful what you say and do recently. He is coming for me. He won't do anything to you if he can't find any evidence against you."

"Lord..." "

Go back." Zhou Wenda waved his hand and went into the inner hall. The subordinates were left looking at each other in bewilderment. This is a fight between gods! I just hope that no innocent people will be affected.

Li Deming returned to the mansion, full of energy. The king's father stood at the door to greet him. As soon as he saw his appearance, he knew that the trip would be successful.

"Has the letter been sent?"

"It was sent early in the morning. We'll go to Hushan County at full speed in about three days."

"Hahaha, three days... After three days, Qiongchuan County will be mine!"

Everything today was within his plan. What he wanted was for Zhou Wenda to refuse to let him try the case. As the magistrate of a county, Zhou Wenda had a close relationship with the murderer, refused to avoid suspicion, and handled the case poorly. He not only wanted to sue him for favoritism and perverting the law, condoning and shielding, but also wanted the position of acting magistrate of Qiongchuan!

By then, as long as Zhou Wenda's crime was confirmed, and he had made great contributions in solving the case, and relied on the friendship between colleagues for many years, he could be the acting magistrate. Humph, Zhou Wenda had no background and no connections, what could he use to fight him?

Chapter 110 12.22

Evening, County Prison.

"That's what happened. My eldest brother-in-law guessed that Li Deming tried every means to pin the crime of premeditated murder on you and me. I'm afraid his ultimate goal is this county."

"Replace Lord Zhou?"

"Nearly," Luo Zhanming frowned, "The current situation is that if my eldest brother-in-law withdraws from the case, it is reasonable for Li Deming to take over the trial as his superior. My eldest brother-in-law can't refuse at all, but in this case..."

"Li Deming's plan has failed, and all his anger will be vented on you and me. I am still second. The Luo family is big and powerful, and it is Lord Zhou's in-laws." He Ze's expression was cold, and the two of them knew the rest of the unsaid words.

"If my eldest brother-in-law insists on having him try the case, with Li Deming's pressure, or confusing the public and making random accusations at the inspection delegation, this is a dead end!" Luo Zhanming squatted down dejectedly, holding his face with his hands.

Now that things have come to this, what should I do?

He Ze did not expect that things would develop to this point. In fact, he did not have much worries during these days in prison. At most, he was angry because his family was worried.

County Magistrate Zhou is known for his ability, and Luo Zhanming has been in the business world for a long time and is not a pushover. It is not difficult for two people to escape unscathed. Therefore, he stayed in the cell in accordance with the rules these days. After all, his methods were too simple and crude. It was easy to kill Wang Jia and Li Deming without anyone noticing, but Zhou Wenda would also be to blame.

So he did nothing in his duty.

But now, he may not be able to do anything.

So, what should he do?

"In the final analysis, this matter was caused by me..."

"Brother Ze, don't mention this anymore. If it's your fault, my father will never let me appear here."

"I know, and it won't help to say anything else. Can you help me invite Mr. Zhou to come in the evening?"

"Do you have a way? What is it?"

"It still needs to be considered."

He Ze did not answer, and Luo Zhanming did not ask again. At this time, he could only hope that his method would be effective and could solve this unsolvable situation. "Brother Lin is still outside. I'll go and ask him to come in for you."

"You haven't told him about this yet, have you?" He Ze, who was calm just now, suddenly became panicked. He finally managed to coax him!

"Brother Ze, isn't it too late for you to ask now? Although I didn't say it, the situation is tense and Brother Lin might have guessed something."

He Ze had a clue. But to his surprise, when Lin Yu came in, he didn't ask anything, but just watched him finish the pancakes in the lunch box.

"You made it." He Ze said firmly.

Lin Yu looked at him with a smile.

"Am doesn't like to add onions when making pasta, but in fact, a little onion fragrance makes it more delicious."

"I learned it from Am." Lin Yu handed him the kettle.

After drinking two sips, He Ze touched Lin Yu's belly. She was only more than two months pregnant, so she didn't show her pregnancy. "Did the child bother you?"

"No, he is much more obedient than you." Lin Yu shook his head, his face showing the joy of being a mother. "He was restless for those few days, but now he eats everything with relish. These two days, he has to eat two big bowls of food at a time, but he still gets hungry quickly."

"It's okay. Eating a lot means the baby is healthy," He Ze smiled, but hurriedly said, "You should ask Uncle Xu, he knows these things, and Mom, let Mom make you what you want to eat." Giving

birth is a matter of life and death. If Lin Yu makes any mistakes, he dare not even think about it. Sometimes he even thinks about not having a child, but after thinking about it, he silently apologizes to the child in his heart. He loves this child, and so does Lin Yu. They are his extravagant hopes for two lifetimes.

"Baby, be good, grow up well in your mom's belly. When you come out, Daddy will take you to play."

He Ze lay on Lin Yu's belly with his ears tilted. He didn't hear anything but was still happy.

"Are you stupid? I've asked Uncle Xu. It will take at least two months to hear any news."

"It's okay. I'll wait for him slowly." He Ze sat up. "You've been working hard these days..."

"When are you going home?"

"These two days--"

"I believe you." Lin Yu interrupted him and gently stroked his belly. "No matter what happens, I believe you. Just tell me when you can go home?"

"Another half... a month?" It would take at least a month to go from Qiongchuan to the capital. He Ze already had a plan in mind, and said, "Don't worry, you will be able to take me back in style when the time comes."

Lin Yu didn't understand what he was up to, and just looked at him in confusion.

"You'll know in the evening. Eat well and sleep well. Since you believe in me, leave everything to me. Don't forget that your husband is a god." After

finally calming down the pregnant husband, He Ze quietly waited for Zhou Wenda to arrive.

At about 1:00 p.m., Zhou Wenda opened the prison door with his master. It was midsummer, and the sky was just getting dark at the hour of Xu, so Zhou Wenda was obviously anxious.

"Can we let Master Liu go out first?" He Ze asked directly. The next words were only suitable for Zhou Wenda to hear.

"Yang Ji--"

Liu Yang Ji glanced at Zhou Wenda and retreated respectfully.

"Zhan Ming said you have a solution?"

"Yes, and no."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Wenda stood with his hands behind his back, and there seemed to be anger in his words.

"Don't worry, sir. I heard from Brother Zhanming that Li Deming is plotting to take your position?"

"So what? The government office got the news during the day. Li Deming sent his subordinates to the county city on horseback. It is very likely that he is coming for me. Li Deming is a nobody in the court. It is rare for him to get the opportunity to be an inspector because of his qualifications. It is impossible to go further. But if he wants to be transferred, there is no one in the court to help him. This position is his best choice."

Zhou Wenda was born in a humble family and had no friends in the court. Even the chief examiner of their class, who could be called a teacher, had retired due to illness. He was a lonely man. That is to say, he was just a county magistrate, and Qiongchuan was a poor and remote place, otherwise he would have been coveted long ago. But what

Zhou Wenda didn't expect was that Li Deming was attracted by the remoteness of Qiongchuan. He had long been fed up with the days of bowing his head and being submissive in the capital, and was not even qualified to be a dog. He was thinking about becoming the little emperor of Qiongchuan.

Zhou Wenda sighed, perhaps because he was upset, and this time he patiently explained to He Ze.

"Sir Zhou, to be honest, Li Deming is cruel, and I have no way to break the situation. If we continue to deal with him like this, Li Deming will not be stingy with Wang Fucheng's life to achieve his goal, which will only add fuel to the fire."

"So what? You asked Zhan Ming to invite me here just to say this nonsense?"

Of course not, I just want you to better understand the reality. He Ze complained in his heart, and no longer kept it a secret, saying: "If we can't break the situation, then set up another one, a bigger one, a more unsolvable one. With Li Deming's status, he doesn't even have the qualifications to participate in this game. It depends on whether Sir Zhou can make a bet with me. If you win, you will be promoted and be favored by the emperor?"

"What bet? What if you lose?" Zhou Wenda was confused and his patience gradually lost.

"Auspicious sign."

"Auspicious sign?"

Zhou Wenda was not unfamiliar with this word. Throughout the dynasties, emperors wanted to be virtuous and pass down in history, and their achievements surpassed those of their predecessors. When they were in power, they always liked to create some "auspicious signs" to show the grace of heaven and the eternal stability of the dynasty. Because the current emperor has only been on the throne for a few years, there has been no "auspicious signs" so far, but during the reign of the previous emperor, "auspicious signs" appeared several times.

"You - are just fooling around!" Where did a country boy get the courage to risk the world's disapproval and deceive the world!

"Auspicious signs" are just a thing to fool the ignorant people of the world. The lower-ranking officials follow the emperor's example and make the fake become true with just a mouth. It's easy to say, but the right time, right place, and right people are all indispensable, and the slightest mistake will lead to the crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan! Zhou

Wenda was simply stunned. He had been in office for so many years and had never thought of making trouble, but the people under his jurisdiction were so bold.

"I think you have lost your mind. I will pretend that you have never said anything about this matter, and I have never heard of it. As for the case, don't worry. As the county magistrate, it is my duty to clear your name, and I will do my best. But if... don't blame me."

After saying that, Zhou Wenda was about to leave in a huff.

"Master Zhou, please go slowly. Fake auspicious signs won't work. What about real auspicious signs? What if there is a real auspicious sign that can prolong life and restore youth?"

Before Zhou Wenda stopped, a wild grass suddenly blocked his way, shaking its head and tail as if to say hello, which scared him badly. When

he turned around, the wild grass also retreated, and only his eyelashes were erected in a daze.

Where did such tall wild grass come from? There was no auspicious sign just now! ! !

"It's just some Taoist skills. Your Excellency may not know that at this time last year, I encountered a fatal disaster. I was confused and had to lie in bed for more than a month before I got better. But perhaps it was a blessing in disguise. A god came into my dream and taught me skills, so this auspicious sign will only be a real auspicious sign. If I can see the emperor, it will be a small matter for you to be promoted." He Ze said half-truthfully.

He expected that if he could not increase the chips, the unbearable consequences of "auspicious sign" in this game would be enough to discourage Zhou Wenda, and he would not have the courage to follow him in a desperate gamble.

So, he could bear the consequences of telling Zhou Wenda a little bit of his strange skills.

Because Zhou Wenda was a rootless duckweed, he was not afraid of what he would do, and he could do nothing.

He Ze bent down and pulled out the weed, and the roots of the weed were still covered with fresh soil.

"This..."

He had been frightened enough tonight! Zhou Wenda told himself that the things about ghosts and gods were pure fiction, and he was a scholar! But the Taoist matters... Although most of the "auspicious signs" are fake, there are still people from the Taoist community who are watching the celestial phenomena for your majesty in the Imperial Observatory! In the previous dynasty, there were Taoists who served as state teachers. Taoist masters who were famous all over the world were treated with courtesy by even royal relatives and nobles.

"The late emperor lived a long life. Although the current emperor has only been on the throne for a few years, he is already at the age of knowing the destiny. In addition, he was weak in his childhood and has been plagued by illnesses in recent years. If there is really an "auspicious sign" that can prolong life and restore youth..."

He Ze said as he squatted down again, stroking another weed at his feet, and the weed suddenly jumped to the height of Zhou Wenda's eyes.

Zhou Wenda barely suppressed the shock in his heart: "Your majesty will be overjoyed..."

"By then, you will naturally have a bright future. It doesn't matter if you are promoted to a higher position or a higher rank. Even if you are granted a title of nobility or a chance to become a prime minister, who can say that you don't have a chance?"