Snapped!
The cup hit the ground and broke into countless pieces in an instant. The tea turned into tears and splashed away.
Bu Shou's face was extremely ugly, and he shouted ferociously: "Rebellion, rebellion! Gu Zhengchen is rebelling! He dares to openly steal the official seal of the imperial court. Isn't he afraid of beheading?"
Bu Suanzi's face was gloomy and his brows were furrowed: "Father, this matter is weird. I originally thought that Gu Zhengchen had lost the seal of the magistrate, and his words in the government office were not counted and no one listened to him. But now it seems that is not the case. He is here The majesty established in a short period of time allows him to control the government office at any time!"
Qin Xin has no independent opinions. He is the most inconspicuous person among Tongzhi and Tongpan. Gao Hui chose him to act as the prefect, not because Qin Xin was so good, but because he had no other choice. Facing the strong Gu Zhengchen and the weak Qin Xin, the officials and servants knew exactly where they should stand.
But what is shocking is that Gu Zhengchen actually stole the prefect's seal, which was tantamount to rebellion.
Bu Shou didn't expect that something like this would happen after he woke up. It was like an earth dragon turning over, and terrifying cracks appeared in the originally good house.
Although the house did not collapse, some pillars were crooked and tiles fell to the ground. If it is not reinforced, the house may completely collapse at any time, and by then, it will be in ruins!
Bu Shou looked at Bu Zhongsheng: "Where is Gao Huigao's political participation?"
Bu Zhongsheng was a little unsure: "Maybe he was in Tong'an, or maybe he entered Zhangzhou Prefecture. Because of the journey..."
Bu Shou slammed the table and shouted: "I don't care where he is, I will send someone to find him immediately and ask him to return to Jinjiang City as quickly as possible! Gu Zhengchen snatched back the prefect's seal and imprisoned Qin Xin, Wu Kang and others , there is not much time left for us, we must be quick!”
Bu Zhongsheng agreed and arranged for three groups of people to go out of the city to report the news.
Bu Shou looked at Bu Suanzi: "You are usually the wisest, but now that Gu Zhengchen has come back to kill him, how should we deal with it? If we don't have a way, we will probably suffer a big loss."
Bu Suanzi lowered his head in thought and shook his head solemnly: "Father, Gu Zhengchen's methods were too swift and violent. He swept away all our informants left in the government office with thunder. Now our people can't even enter the government office, let alone Talk about the prison cell!”
Bu Shou picked up his crutch and banged it on the floor: "No matter what method we use, we can't let Gu Zhengchen interrogate Qin Xin and Wu Kang. Once our affairs are exposed by them, all the years of management will be wiped out!"
Bu Suanzi thought for a while and raised his brows slightly: "Gao Huigao will need three days to get back to Jinjiang City at the earliest, and we don't know how long it will take for the documents from the court to be delivered. Therefore, we must strive for three days."
Bu Shou's face was as cold as frost: "Whatever the means, no matter the cost!"
Bu Suanzi nodded slightly and said immediately: "I have a solution!"
Luoyang Town, Li family.
Yan Sangsang raised his hands, took a deep breath, crossed his hands under his abdomen, exhaled a breath, and then opened his eyes.
He raised his hand and pressed it on his chest, feeling the injury.
The wound is no longer painful, but it is still not clear and there is some pain when breathing.
Shadows shook outside the door.
Yan Sangsang stood up and opened the door, looked at Lin Chengyi who was carrying a food box, and smiled: "Didn't I say you don't always have to bring me food."
Lin Chengyi took Yan Sangsang's hand and entered the room: "When you were recuperating, I specially picked some plump fish to cook for you. I heard from Uncle Li that you plan to leave in the next two days?"
Yan Sangsang sat down and watched Lin Chengyi take out the dishes from the food box: "Yes, I don't like owing others, I always have to pay it off."
"You mean, Brother Zhang San—no, Magistrate Gu?"
Lin Chengyi lowered his head.
Yan Sangsang knew Lin Chengyi's thoughts and also knew that Gu Zhengchen's identity could never be concealed, so he simply told everything about Gu Zhengchen, including the rumors about him in Jinling, his purpose of chasing Quanzhou, and solving the misunderstanding during the assassination. …
Lin Chengyi has a strong endurance. Apart from being shocked, sad and worrying about gains and losses in the first two days, he returned to normal in the next few days and seemed to have forgotten Gu Zhengchen. .??m
But Yan Sangsang knew clearly that Lin Chengyi didn't forget Gu Zhengchen, but just wanted to forget Gu Zhifu and keep Zhang San's brother.
Yan Sangsang sighed and said softly: "I heard that the prefect Gu was given the prefect's seal by Gao Hui, Gao Shenzhen. It was when he was in despair that he needed help. I will return after repaying his life-saving grace. Jinling, and then go to the mountains to live in seclusion. If you want to escape into Buddhism, I can recommend you..."
Lin Chengyi shook his head: "I want to make stone sculptures and bring them to Jinling."
Yan Sangsang frowned: "But you should know that it is impossible for you and him to be together. He is the prefect, a fourth-grade official. How many people are there in the court with such a young fourth-grade official? His future is limitless. Maybe he will live a long life." In three to nine years, he can become a minister, a minister, and an important minister in the court, and you..."
Lin Chengyi clutched the lapel of his clothes tightly.
He is an official, a high official, and he will be an even bigger official in the future. But she was just a Hui'an girl, a simple girl who knew how to carve stones. She didn't know poetry or songs, nor did she understand the ways of the world. She couldn't do anything to help him. She couldn't be his help.
All desires are just my own whimsical extravagances.
Lin Chengyi raised his head and said seriously: "Sister Yan, I want to make the stone carvings bigger and sell them to the wealthy households in Jinling. I am not waiting for him to find him, but for the people in Hui'an County who eat stone carvings. Status. The difference is that it is wider than the Luoyang River. I don’t have a boat or a bridge. I can’t cross the river or cross it. I just want to bring the people enough to eat."
Yan Sangsang looked deeply at Lin Chengyi and saw that she did not avoid his gaze. He nodded: "If you are serious about this, I am willing to help you."
"really?"
Lin Chengyi became happy.
Yan Sangsang smiled, and after eating, he took Lin Chengyi to the street.
Lin Zhuo walked into Luoyang Town, looked at the sun, and finally got old. Such a short journey actually took him past noon.
During this period, the villagers were busy rebuilding their homes. The county government originally wanted to give them some money and food, but later there was no news and they sent people to ask. The attitude of the county government was very bad.
Lin Zhuo knew that this was all because of changes in the government office.
The Hui'an County Government listened to Magistrate Gu's words to help the people rebuild and took out money and food from the county treasury. However, suddenly, Magistrate Gu lost power and was taken over by a larger official. The Hui'an County Government naturally took advantage of the situation and changed the direction. I no longer ignored Magistrate Gu's orders.
However, no one in Shuangxi Kou expected the government to do so. It was a blessing if the government officials didn't cause trouble. Lin Zhuo went back and did not take Lin Chengyi with him, but left her to take care of Yan Sangsang.
Lin Zhuo missed his granddaughter very much after not seeing her for a while.
Suddenly, a smell of alcohol blew over.
Lin Zhuo raised his head and looked at the burly man not far away. Each of his left and right hands held a wine jar. The one in his left hand had not yet opened the seal. He raised the wine jar in his right hand and poured it into his mouth. The wine soaked his chest. .
Drinking like this may seem arrogant, but it is really a waste.
Lin Zhuo saw the big man staggering, so he stepped aside to give way. He looked up and saw Lin Chengyi and Yan Sangsang ten steps away.
Lin Chengyi also saw his grandfather Lin Zhuo and stretched out his hand to say hello with a smile on his face.
Just as Lin Zhuo was about to respond, he felt himself being pushed violently, and his body moved to the side. The big man who was drinking accidentally knocked Lin Zhuo down, and then he was unsteady on his feet and tripped over the unopened wine jar. It hit Lin Zhuo directly on the head!
Suddenly, the wine jar was broken and the wine was all over the floor.
Bright red flowed from Lin Zhuo's forehead and back of his head, mixing with the wine and flowing.
"grandfather!"
Lin Chengyi was shocked, ran closer, looked at his grandfather who was motionless on the ground, and suddenly knelt on the ground.
"How could this happen? I didn't kill him. I didn't kill anyone. He hit me..."
The big man shouted quickly.
Yan Sangsang walked over, glanced at the panicked man, and hurriedly stepped forward to feel Lin Zhuo's pulse and breath. He felt a little cold all over, and reached out to close Lin Zhuo's eyes.
died!
Lin Zhuo was already young and had fragile bones. He was knocked to the ground by this burly man. His head couldn't bear it. Even a slight pressure would be enough to kill him, not to mention that the wine jar fell on his head.
Yan Sangsang clenched his fists. This old man left unexpectedly. The most unacceptable thing was that he died in front of Lin Chengyi! How can Lin Chengzhi, who has always been dependent on Lin Zhuo, bear this?
Lin Chengyi cried bitterly, and tears kept flowing over his eyes like a river bursting its banks.
"grandfather……"
Lin Chengyi recalled the time when he was with his grandfather. It was he who taught him how to use a carving knife, teach him stone carving, and taught himself how to speak Chinese. In the years when wars were everywhere, he was the one who protected himself...
Grandpa is his own mountain and his own sea.
Yan Sangsang wiped his tears and looked at the lost drunkard beside him.
The big man just muttered: "I'm not the murderer. I didn't want to kill him. He just bumped into him..."
Yan Sangsang suddenly remembered something, stood up and looked at the people around him, but did not see the man wearing a white curtain hat.
This was not an accident, it was a deliberate murder. It was that person who pushed Lin Zhuo to death!
Li Zongfeng heard the news and ran over in a hurry. He was shocked when he saw this situation. When Yan Sangsang expressed his thoughts, Li Zongfeng said bluntly: "If this is true, this is a murder case, and it should be reported to the Hui'an County Government immediately. !”
Yan Sangsang knew that the imperial court had set rules for all rural areas. Once a murder occurred, the village chief or the elderly must report it as soon as possible without any delay.
Just, Hui'an County Government?
Yan Sangsang gritted his teeth and said: "You can report this case to the Hui'an County Yamen, but this case must be reported to the magistrate's Yamen at the same time and informed to Magistrate Gu! You know better than me who Ruji was when he was the magistrate of Hui'an. If it falls into his hands, he will definitely It will be deemed an accident!”
Li Zongfeng knew that Yan Sangsang was right to worry, and nodded heavily: "Chief Lin and Magistrate Gu are old friends, so it is only natural to inform Magistrate Gu. However, Magistrate Gu is in trouble, is it convenient for him to come to Luoyang Town?"
Yan Sangsang couldn't explain clearly. He glanced at the grief-stricken Lin Chengyi, gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go and invite him myself!"
