Although Gong Xinlan has been in Dithief City, this time she came for business, and half of her time was in Dithief City, and half of the time she went to inspect the counties under her jurisdiction. Lin Haoming had also been busy with various things, and the two of them almost There is no alone time.
In the third month, the storm gradually began to calm down. Of course, this calm was only relative, but Lin Haoming stopped arresting people and released some people who could be released, which made the people in Dithief City panic. Much better.
For those who are still in custody, the collection of evidence is also in progress, and because Song Ting has been doing this for these years, it is not difficult to produce their evidence.
When Gong Xinlan came back from another inspection, Lin Haoming handed over all the prisoners and evidence, and Gong Xinlan personally interrogated the main people.
Except for Cui Changting, the other three people confessed quickly and showed great remorse in front of Gong Xinlan.
In fact, Lin Haoming also knew very well what these three guys were paying attention to. They obviously knew that they had played and if they continued to resist, they might suffer. It was better to admit defeat proactively, and maybe the result wouldn't be too bad.
In fact, their plan was successful to a certain extent. Ju Yehao and Deng Peng were only dismissed from their posts and no longer pursued them. However, Lin Haoming really didn't like Yang Yingcheng, so Gong Xinlan sentenced him to a serious crime. After a while, he was sent directly to the virtual world.
When Yang Yingcheng heard the result, his whole body went limp.
As for Cui Changting, because he refused to plead guilty and there were still some charges provided by Wu Li that needed to be investigated clearly, it was simply decided to escort him to Tianman Mansion and judge him in Tianman Mansion.
Except for these so-called key criminals, Lin Haoming sentenced the remaining people according to the laws of heaven for the crimes they committed. Except for a few, most of them were sent to the virtual world.
The reason for this is also because Lin Haoming did a screening before and all the useful people have been released. The remaining ones are either useless or hateful people, and it is generally difficult for useless people to reach high positions. Naturally, this resulted in more hateful people being sent to the virtual world.
Lin Haoming's decision also made those who were in prison even more grateful. Because of this incident, Lin Haoming also became known as the ruthless judge in the official circles of the Thief City. This was something Lin Haoming never thought of. matter.
Just when things finally came to an end after more than three months of busy work, Lin Haoming planned to spend time with the woman who was still his nominal concubine, but he received a notice from Gong Xinlan that he would leave tomorrow and keep things simple.
Lin Haoming didn't expect Gong Xinlan to leave in such a hurry, but after thinking about it carefully, he understood that Gong Xinlan had no plan to come. She was attacked entirely, so she made a special trip. You know, today Manfu There was a turmoil over there, and it would take at least half a year to get back and forth, so Lin Haoming really had nothing to blame her for, and from the moment he met her, Lin Haoming knew that she was this kind of person. But looking back, he realized that he had not gotten along well with each other for more than three months. Lin Haoming decided that no matter what, he would always find time to be alone with her.
So on the night when he received the news, Lin Haoming went directly to the City Lord's Mansion where Gong Xinlan was temporarily staying to meet her, under the pretext of running some errands.
When the maid led him outside Gong Xinlan's study, Lin Haoming was still thinking about how to face Gong Xinlan and what to say after meeting. But when Gong Xinlan dismissed the others and let him go in alone, he saw Lin Haoming didn't know what to say about the situation in the study.
What Lin Haoming saw in front of him was not a case full of books and memorials, but several plates of side dishes and a large jug of wine placed on the table. It was obvious that Gong Xinlan had been waiting for him.
"What are you doing standing there in a daze? Come and sit down!" Facing Lin Haoming's daze, Gong Xinlan spoke first, and her tone was much gentler than her usual commanding tone.
Lin Haoming immediately closed the door, walked to the table, looked at the dishes, and then looked at Gong Xinlan, who was now wearing a white skirt, and said softly: "You knew I would come?"
Gong Xinlan did not admit it immediately. Instead, she picked up the jug and poured Lin Haoming a glass, and then poured herself a glass. She pondered for a moment, and then said: "I'm actually not sure you will come. I just made some preparations. If If you don't come, I will drink by myself."
Lin Haoming seemed to understand Gong Xinlan's thoughts, but he couldn't bear it. He subconsciously said: "Why do you have to do this? In fact, you can..."
Gong Xinlan didn't let Lin Haoming finish, she raised her glass and said, "Come on, let's have a drink!"
Seeing this, Lin Haoming could only pick up the wine glass and drink with her.
After finishing the drink, Gong Xinlan acted like a virtuous wife, filling both of them with wine, and then said softly: "Last time you were attacked, I thought it was just someone hitting an egg against a stone, asking for trouble, but here we are. After investigation, I found out that you were dangerous at that time. Although you and I were forcibly brought together, this time it was really my fault. In fact, when Cui Changting came here, I wanted to object, but some benefits were exchanged. , let me give up, in fact, I am not a qualified woman, as you are!"
"Xinlan, what do you mean?" Lin Haoming asked in surprise.
"I have also inquired about some news during the past few days here, including what happened between Qiniang and Cui Changting. Everyone says that Qiniang is lucky to be with you. You have married the best woman. Compared with this, I You find that I am really not suitable for you!" Gong Xinlan said with a bitter smile.
"Are you going to ask me to write a letter of divorce?" Lin Haoming asked.
Gong Xinlan shook her head and said: "If you are willing, I'm afraid even Dong Wang is not willing. If you really write it, I'm afraid she will come to question me. What I mean is, you and I get along like this, you treat me as Xinzhu’s sister, I will also treat you as my brother-in-law!”
Lin Haoming couldn't help but feel a little funny when he heard this, but this funny was so sad.
"How long do you plan to pretend?" Lin Haoming asked.
"When one day I have the ability and don't need to pretend anymore!" Gong Xinlan said.
Listening to these words, another familiar face of Lin Haoming appeared in front of Lin Haoming. She had rejected him in this way many times before, which made Lin Haoming instantly feel an indescribable depression.
"Come here and give me your hand!" Lin Haoming did not answer her, but ordered in a commanding tone.
Gong Xinlan was a little surprised at Lin Haoming's behavior in the face of her. After a moment of hesitation, she walked to Lin Haoming's side and stretched out one of her hands.
Lin Haoming looked at the slender jade hand in front of him and grasped it tightly with both hands.
Gong Xinlan was a little puzzled by Lin Haoming's behavior. After biting her red lips, she asked, "What are you doing?"
Lin Haoming didn't answer, but put her hand on his face.
