In the side hall of the second hall, a doctor was applying medicine to Xu Zun.
The arrester Zhao Yu was worried that Xu Zun was seriously injured, so he sent someone to take him back to the Yamen and invited a doctor to treat him.
At this moment, Xu Zun's mind was still in chaos.
Although he has strong adaptability, he is still a little uncomfortable facing a strange world and a strange himself.
What's more, I just experienced a thrilling murder incident, and I almost became a murderer!
If I hadn't been so alert, I would have been beaten to death by the crowd!
Looking back on all kinds of experiences, Xu Zun couldn't help but feel emotional.
I had been a careful undercover agent for so many years, dealing with all kinds of criminals without any trouble, but I didn't expect that I would die in an accident in the end.
Therefore, life is impermanent, so just take it easy and cherish it!
Of course, he understands very well that if he wants to pull, strength must come first. The top priority is that he must understand his situation clearly and put himself in a favorable position.
What he is most worried about now is whether the scandal between himself and Chun Niang will spread to the ears of Miss Shen or his prospective father-in-law?
Although Zhao Yu is a fairly reliable person, his reputation is formidable. I am afraid that rumors about him and Chun Niang have already spread to the public.
If I offend my father-in-law, I, as a county lieutenant, will have done my best!
But……
For some reason, Xu Zun still felt that something was wrong when he thought of the case of You Dalang killing his wife.
In the memory he obtained, he had had contact with this You Dalang.
This person is smart, capable, and has a flexible mind. He manages the silk and satin shop in an orderly manner. His career is booming and his business is becoming more and more prosperous.
How could such a shrewd person do such an impulsive thing?
Thinking of this, Xu Zun tried hard to retrieve his memory and retrieved all the information about You Dalang in his mind.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he learned something about You Dalang, he was suddenly startled and stood up from his chair!
That’s not right!
There is something very wrong with this case!?
"Sir... hello..."
The doctor was applying medicine to him, and most of the powder suddenly flew away.
Xu Zun didn't care much and said hurriedly: "Okay, don't worry about it, you can go!"
After saying that, without waiting for the doctor's reaction, he strode towards the door.
It turns out that Xu Zun discovered new doubts through his memories, and he is now going to the prison to interrogate that You Dalang in person!
However, as soon as he arrived at the door, he almost bumped into an old man wearing green official uniform.
This person was also in a hurry and panic, and he was also startled when they met him suddenly!
"Ouch!" The old man stood firm. After seeing Xu Zun clearly, he covered his heart and shouted, "Xu County Lieutenant, it turns out to be you!"
Xu Zun quickly searched his memory and found that this person was Liu Zhang, the chief secretary of the county government.
The chief registrar is an assistant in charge of documents, equivalent to the secretary to the county magistrate.
However, in a small county like Xinye County, the chief bookkeeper often wears multiple hats, and also supervises accounts, household registration, files and other matters, which is a relatively important position.
Chief Secretary Liu is nearly sixty years old and has been the chief clerk of Xinye County Government for most of his life. He has a very strong business ability.
"Master Liu!" Xu Zun followed the example of the ancients and saluted with clasped fists.
"Lieutenant Xu County, I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry!" Unexpectedly, Chief Liu was even more anxious than Xu Zun, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's talk later!"
After saying that, he took a step to leave.
"Hey? Wait a minute?" Xu Zun suddenly remembered something and asked hurriedly, "Master Liu, can you show me the household registration information of Shopkeeper You of the Silk and Satin Shop? I have a case..."
"Shopkeeper You?" Manager Liu blinked, "Are you talking about Dalang You?"
"right!"
"You Dalang moved to Xinye County in the 6th year of Taikang. He is 35 years old and a native of Qingyuan, Songzhou." Chief Liu replied casually.
"Holy crap, do you remember this?" Xu Zun was surprised.
"Of course! It's not like you don't know," Master Liu said with an arrogant look on his face, "I have a photographic memory. I have all the household registration information in this county in my head!"
"Awesome!" Xu Zun gave a thumbs up and asked, "Then... what about his wife?"
"You Dalang's wife's name is Chun Niang, and she is also from Songzhou." Master Liu replied, "She came with You Dalang back then, but she has not registered yet, and the specific information is unknown."
"Oh? Why?" Xu Zun was surprised.
"I don't know!" Mr. Liu replied simply.
"If you don't register, you are not a legal couple? Do you have a marriage certificate?" Xu Zun looked at Mr. Liu's stiff face and asked, "Why do they come all the way to Xinye County to open a silk and satin shop?"
This time, Chief Liu’s answer was more straightforward: “You can ask You Dalang!”
"Emm..." Xu Zun complained.
However, getting this information can be regarded as a gain, which made him more eager to interrogate You Dalang.
It seems that there is indeed another mystery behind this wife murder case!
Unexpectedly, at this moment, another man wearing red official uniform came to the door.
This man has a face like a crown jade, a dignified appearance, and is extremely handsome.
"Jiying?" This person came to him and asked with concern, "I just heard about you! How are you? Is it okay?"
Xu Zun recognized that this person was the top leader of Xinye County, the county magistrate - Qiu Yongnian!
Qiu Yongnian was a Jinshi in the last imperial examination. Before coming to Xinye County to take up the post, he had interned at the Hanlin Academy.
As we all know, those who have entered the Hanlin Academy are not ordinary, and they will definitely be entrusted with important tasks by the imperial court in the future.
This small Xinye County is just his springboard, and he will definitely have a bright future in the future!
"It's okay, it's okay," Xu Zun replied in an ancient tone, "Thanks to your concern, it's nothing serious."
"Your Excellency, County Magistrate!" At this time, the chief clerk, Liu Zhang, saluted Magistrate Qiu, "I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first!"
"Oh," Magistrate Qiu replied, "please do it!"
Master Liu bowed his hand to Xu Zun again, then exited the side hall and walked out.
Why?
Xu Zun was puzzled. Just now he clearly saw Master Liu coming in from the outside in a hurry. He obviously wanted to enter the house, but now why did he go back the same way?
What is this old man busy with? Is he suffering from dementia?
Magistrate Qiu was also confused and asked Xu Zun: "Why are you looking at Mr. Liu so absent-mindedly? What's the matter?"
Xu Zun shook his head, expressing his confusion.
At this time, the doctor had also packed up his things and left, leaving only Xu Zun and Magistrate Qiu in the side hall.
"Ji Ying, just hope you're fine!" Magistrate Qiu turned the topic to the case and said excitedly, "This You Dalang is so audacious! He murdered his wife, framed others, and led a crowd to besiege the imperial official. He is so audacious and cannot be punished.
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While talking, Xu Zun quickly investigated the details about the county magistrate.
Fortunately, perhaps because of the face of his soon-to-be father-in-law, Magistrate Qiu has always taken good care of him, and they have a good personal relationship.
In addition, because he was born in Juzi, the magistrate of Qiu County was open-minded and honest, and was deeply loved by the people. He was a rare good official.
"Fortunately, you saw through his trick in time, otherwise, there would be really no way to deal with it today!" As he spoke, Magistrate Qiu had already entered the hall.
Although Xu Zun was anxious, he still followed him into the house. After all, he was his leader.
"Ji Ying! I've heard everything." Magistrate Qiu cast a look of approval, "You showed great bravery and insight today, which really impressed my brother! Hahahaha..."
"Thank you! Thank you!" Xu Zun clasped his fists with a perfunctory look on his face.
"Hey?" Magistrate Qiu noticed something strange about Xu Zun and asked quickly, "What's going on today? Why do you look so absent-minded?"
"Sir! Well..." Seeing this, Xu Zun had no choice but to speak out what was on his mind, "I think there are still doubts about You Dalang's wife-killing case. I'm going to interrogate him personally now!"
"Oh?" Magistrate Qiu was surprised, "Jiying, I heard from the government officials that Yu Dalang has already confessed his crime, hasn't he? Are there any other doubts?"
"Sir!" Xu Zun said, "I think there seems to be something else behind this case!"
"Really?" Magistrate Qiu was even more curious, "What's going on?"
Originally, Xu Zun wanted to wait until the truth was found out, but now that the county magistrate asked, he no longer held back.
"Sir," he held out four fingers, "I think there are at least four doubtful points in this case!"
