On that day, the county magistrate Wang Liang received a case and someone found that someone had died in a certain alley.
After receiving the news, Wang Liang's heart sank, and he immediately sent the yamen runners to investigate.
When the yamen runners reported the identity of the deceased to him, Wang Liang was shocked. The deceased was actually Dong Gaoda, who had provided information to him.
His face became solemn, realizing that this might not be simple.
Wang Liang decided to start an investigation himself, hoping to find clues as soon as possible and uncover the mystery.
Wang Liang stood up and said firmly: "Master, come to the crime scene with me. We need to carefully observe every detail and not miss any clues."
The two walked out of the room, and the sunlight outside shone on the county government courtyard.
They walked through the bustling streets and came to the alley where the murders occurred.
There was a depressing atmosphere in the alley, and the neighbors watched and whispered.
Wang Liang and his master walked into the crime scene carefully.
Wang Liang bent down to check the blood and scratches on the ground, sometimes pondering, sometimes communicating his views with his master.
Then, he asked someone to carry Dong Gaoda to the county government.
He returned to the room and asked the master.
"Master, do you have any ideas or discoveries about this case?"
However, when his eyes fell on the master, he suddenly found that the master's expression was a little unnatural.
The master's eyes flashed, as if he was hiding something.
Wang Liang looked at the master with a serious expression and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
The master sighed and said slowly, "I killed someone."
His voice was low and a little helpless.
Wang Liang stared at the master, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and asked in a trembling voice: "Master, what's going on? Why do you want to kill this person? You did such a thing! This is a matter of life."
A hint of helplessness and bitterness were revealed in the master's eyes.
He said slowly: "Sir, I have no choice but to do so. Dong Gaoda has the key evidence that can prove Jia Xu. If he holds on to this matter, Jia Xu will definitely not be able to escape the blame. You will also make things difficult for him."
Wang Liang bit his lip and tried to calm his emotions. He asked, "Even so, you can't take human life aside! Do you know that your behavior has violated the law?"
The master lowered his head, his voice with regret.
"I know, I regret it now. But I was impulsive at the time and did not consider the consequences. I hope that the adults would be relieved by the fact that I have served for many years."
Wang Liang was silent for a moment, and a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.
"Master, what you do has violated the law. No matter what the reason is, killing is an unforgivable crime."
Wang Liang's voice was firm.
Wang Liang's face was cold, and he shouted loudly: "Catch the master!"
The yamen runners rushed over, with a look of surprise on their faces, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
"Sir, what's going on?" asked a yamen runner in confusion.
Wang Liang glared at them and shouted, "What are you still standing there? Take action quickly!"
The yamen runners came to their senses and walked towards the master and surrounded him.
In the lobby, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.
Wang Liang sat upright in the court, and the master was escorted to the front of the hall by the yamen runners.
"Master, do you know your guilt?" Wang Liang asked sternly.
The master lowered his head and finally pleaded guilty.
When the yamen runners heard this, they looked shocked on their faces.
They never expected that the gentleman who was respectful and polite on weekdays would commit such a serious crime.
Wang Liang patted the gavel and continued to interrogate the master.
The master slowly raised his head and began to tell the story of his crime...
After the trial, Wang Liang left the church.
The yamen runners began to whisper and talk a lot.
"The county magistrate is really selfless, and he doesn't even let the master go." A yamen runner sighed.
"With that being said, the starting point for the master to kill people is for the good of the county magistrate." Another yamen runner interrupted.
"Look, the county magistrate convicted the master of death, just to act like a show. Maybe he will find a way to release the master in a few days." Another yamen runner expressed his opinion.
These sounds echoed in the corridors of the county government, accompanied by the wind, as if spreading this matter to every corner.
As night fell, the streets of the county town were dimly lit. People were talking about this bizarre case, and all kinds of speculations and rumors spread wildly.
In a tavern, several people sat together, discussing the fate of the master.
"You guys say, will the master really beheaded?"
"This is hard to say. Who can tell the matter in the officialdom accurately?"
"I think the county magistrate will not let the master go easily, after all, he violated the law."
People expressed their opinions and argued endlessly. This incident became a topic of conversation for everyone after dinner, and triggered countless thoughts and speculations.
And soon, people brought the topic to Jia Xu.
Originally, many people didn't know that Jia Xu was the one who killed the shopkeeper.
But now this has caused Jia Xu to be widely discussed.
Jia Xu also heard about this at home, and he was also very shocked.
He immediately understood why this master did this to protect Wang Liang.
He stood in front of the windowsill with great displeasure and then carried his hands behind his back.
At this time, a servant came over.
Of course, the servant knew why he was worried.
"Master, you are not afraid of being in a bad state. There are many discussions among the people outside, so you don't have to take them to heart."
Jia Xu waved his hand and asked him to retreat.
In the courtyard of the Xi Mansion, Ouyang Linlin, Song Meijiao and other wives were sitting around a table, chatting while playing cards.
"I don't believe that Mr. Jia Xu will kill people. He has always been steady. This must be someone slandering him!" Ouyang Linlin said angrily.
Her eyes swept over the other ladies and asked, "Song Meijiao, what do you think?"
Song Meijiao put down the card in her hand and thought for a moment: "Everyone says so, this matter may not be groundless."
At this time, Xi Shi, who had been silent, interrupted and said, "I don't know Jia Xu's character, so it's hard to make a conclusion." Her answer seemed smooth and cautious.
But Song Meijiao said that if the matter was really done by Jia Xu, it would also affect Xi Yu's reputation.
"Okay, we can't control these big things. Let's play cards happily." Xi Shi said.
In Zhao Yun's mansion, Zhao Yun's face was solemn when he heard about his master Jia Xu's affairs. He decided to go to Jia Xu's house in person to find out.
"I want to go to Jia Xu's house to ask clearly. If this matter is true, the Prime Minister may be criticized by everyone." Zhao Yun thought to himself.
At this time, Jia Xu was restless and worried at home.
Suddenly, he heard his disciples come to report and Zhao Yun comes to visit.
Jia Xu's heart tightened and he thought to himself: "Zhao Yun is here, probably for this matter."
Jia Xu tidied up his clothes and welcomed him out.
When Zhao Yun saw Jia Xu, he said straight to the point: "Mr. Jia Xu, I have heard about something, so I will ask about it."
Jia Xu was very angry, and he felt that the master was a fool.
Very few people knew that they were killing people themselves, and this happened like this, which made the whole city know about it.
"Are you talking about the rumors outside that I killed someone? I didn't do such a thing. General Zhao, sit down quickly."
Zhao Yun frowned and thought about Jia Xu's words.
He stared at Jia Xu with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see the truth through his eyes.
"Sir, do you have evidence to prove your innocence?" Zhao Yun asked.
Jia Xu shook his head.
"I can't prove it, but it has nothing to do with me."
Zhao Yun fell into deep thought.
"If this matter really has something to do with you, then the Prime Minister will be criticized!"
"General Zhao, don't worry, this matter really has nothing to do with me."
Zhao Yun didn't know what to say, so he immediately said goodbye.
Jia Xu sat alone in the study, frowning with his eyebrows, and his thoughts surged like a tide.
He knew that Xi Yu was coming back soon, and when he thought that Xi Yu might know about this, his heart was filled with anxiety.
"If the Prime Minister knew, what would he think of me? Will he believe me?" Jia Xu asked in his heart.
He recalled the reason for his drunkenness and couldn't help but feel a little bitter in his heart.
He realized that his imbalance and jealousy made him lose his mind after being drunk and now he regretted it.
"How could I be so stupid? It caused a disaster because of a moment of impulse?" Jia Xu blamed himself.
Wu Guotai and Zhao Qiang still lived in that quiet small village.
Now Wu Guotai has become very well-behaved, and Zhao Qiang's eyes are no longer full of hostility.
However, at noon that day, the situation changed.
Wu Guotai sat in the yard, muttering something in his mouth, and started chanting Buddhist scriptures.
Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the air.
When Zhao Qiang heard this voice, he immediately understood Wu Guotai's intention.
I just want to change myself in this way, how is this possible?
His face turned gloomy and he shouted angrily: "Stop shouting! Otherwise I will kill you!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Wu Guotai's eyes, but she did not stop chanting the scriptures.
Her voice became more firmer, as if she was confronting Zhao Qiang's threat.
When Zhao Qiang saw that Wu Guo was too unmoved, his anger became more and more burning.
He clenched his fists and was about to walk towards Wu Guotai.
"I just want you to understand that kindness and tolerance are the true meaning of life." Wu Guotai said calmly.
But Zhao Qiang still plans to solve the problem by force.
He finally attacked Wu Guotai.
After being beaten, Wu Guo couldn't stand it, so he had to stop.
After a while, Wu Guotai slowly stopped chanting scriptures, and her heart felt like it was hit by a heavy hammer, and the pain was unbearable.
"Why should I suffer this? If I had known it, I should have stayed at home and not see my daughter." She murmured to herself.
Her thoughts were chaotic, and her heart was filled with regret and self-blame.
What would they think if the son and daughter knew about the suffering she suffered?
Will you feel sad for her?
Wu Guotai's tears slid down his cheeks, dripping like pearls with broken threads.
She cried silently, and the pain in her heart surged like a tide.
On the other side, Zhuge Jin was anxious and galloped on the road to Youzhou.
He was extremely anxious, and Wu Guotai's disappearance made him worried.
Long-term running and worrying made Zhuge Jin's body gradually lose its support.
At a intersection, he suddenly felt dizzy, his body lost balance, fell off his horse, and then fainted on the ground.
After a while, a hunter passed by.
He saw Zhuge Jin lying on the ground and hurriedly stepped forward to check. The hunter frowned and said to himself: "Looking at this person's outfit, he is either rich or noble, how could he faint here?"
He gently shook Zhuge Jin's body and tried to wake him up.
Seeing that Zhuge Jin had no reaction, Hunter decided to carry him back to his home.
He carefully carried Zhuge Jin and walked steadily towards the home.
The Hunter's home is located in a small wooden hut in the mountains surrounded by dense woods.
The house is simple and tidy, exuding a faint smell of wood.
The hunter placed Zhuge Jin on the bed, then brought a basin of clean water and gently wiped his forehead.
He looked at Zhuge Jin with concern and said, "Sir, you must get better soon."
In the evening, Zhuge Jin's consciousness gradually recovered, and he slowly opened his eyes and saw the hunter.
The hunter told him what happened after he fainted.
Zhuge Jin said gratefully: "Thank you for your help. I was in a hurry and my health was out of control. Thank you for your help."
The hunter smiled and shook his head: "You have to be polite, saving people is your duty. How do you feel now?"
Zhuge Jin moved his body for a while and felt a little weak.
"By the way, where is my horse?"
The hunter said that he was only concerned about saving Zhuge Jin at that time, and had long forgotten that the horse probably had run away now.
Zhuge Jin frowned and said worriedly: "I must find the horse as soon as possible. I have such a thing."
The hunter nodded.
"I understand your mood, but your body needs to recover. It's not too late to rest here for a few days and wait until your body is better before setting off. Now I'll look for your horse, I don't know if it can be found."
So the hunters came to the place where they discovered Zhuge Jin.
But there are no horses here.
The hunter also felt a little careless.
At that time, I was only concerned about saving people, so how could I ignore the horse?
The hunter walked back, and suddenly, a tempting fragrance wafted over, attracting his attention.
The fragrance seemed to be coming from the woods ahead.
Out of curiosity, the hunter decided to go into the woods to find out.
He walked in the direction of the fragrance and gradually saw several figures sitting around, baking something.
When they got closer, the hunters found that what they were baking was horse meat.
A sense of confusion surged in his heart, and he asked quickly: "How many, where did this horse come from?"
One of them raised his head and replied with a smile: "During the daytime we found a horse without a master on the road, so we brought it. The horse meat is so fragrant!"
The hunter's face suddenly became solemn, and he thought to himself that this might be Zhuge Jin's horse.
However, he understood that he could not blame these people.
He took a deep breath and tried to keep his expression calm.
"Oh, so that's it." Hunter said lightly, then turned around and left the scene.
When he left, his heart was filled with helplessness and contradictions. He originally wanted to find the horse for Zhuge Jin, but reality made him helpless.
He walked silently, his thoughts flying.
A few people with barbecue felt very strange.
"What happened to this person just now? Why did you come and ask what meat we roasted?"
"I guess I'm greedy, so I want to come over and ask for some meat."
"But why did he leave without opening his mouth?"
"Is this a matter of saying? He must have spoken embarrassedly and hoped that we would give him some, but we didn't do this, so he had to leave."
The person who said this was a handsome man, and his companions felt that what he said made sense.
But then, a burly man shook his head.
"I guess he might be the owner of the horse and then come to question us."
"It's impossible. If this is the case, how could he leave so peacefully?"
"Obviously, he can't beat us so many."
"Forget it, what's the use of saying so much? Let's eat meat as soon as possible!"
The hunter was very confused. He knew that telling Zhuge Jin this might make him heartbroken, but he was worried that Zhuge Jin would not be able to bear the blow.
"That man looks gentle and weak. How could he have the strength to fight those people? If he told him the truth, it would probably make him even more painful and helpless." The hunter thought to himself.
He hesitated, and there seemed to be two voices quarreling in his heart.
A voice said, "You should tell him and let him know the truth."
Another voice retorted: "No, that will only make him in a desperate situation, so let him continue to recover from his injuries with peace of mind."
In the end, Hunter decided to bury this secret deep in his heart.
The hunter wandered outside for a long time before slowly returning home.
He deliberately created an illusion that he had been looking for for a long time, hoping to cover up his inner anxiety.
After returning home, he walked into the room and Zhuge Jin hurriedly came up with his eyes full of expectations.
"Brother, have you found my horse?" Zhuge Jin asked anxiously.
Hunter shook his head.
"I have found many places, and the horse probably ran far away. Maybe it was encountered by other owners, and I believe they will treat it well. I have a responsibility for this matter. I will buy you a horse tomorrow."
Zhuge Jin showed a look of disappointment on his face.
But he still said to the hunter gratefully: "Thank you, brother. Actually, you can't blame you for this, how can you buy a horse?"
Zhuge Jin took out some money and handed it to the hunter.
"Believe me, it will be better if you take a rest tomorrow. Please buy me a horse tomorrow."
Hunter said he used his money, but Zhuge Jin insisted on letting him use his own.
The hunter had no choice but to take Zhuge Jin's money over.
The hunter originally planned to let the doctor come over and see Zhuge Jin.
Zhuge Jin said: "I don't need to take medicine. I'm not sick. I'm just a little weak."
"Okay sir, since that's the case, you can rest earlier. I hope your body will be stronger tomorrow."
Zhuge Jin thought to himself, God must bless him.
By tomorrow, you must make your health better.
Chapter completed!