Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu didn't understand what Xiao Ming meant, so he said: "I have been conducting secret inspections in the past few days and found that the woman's family is also very pitiful. Her husband-in-law is actually the adopted son of her husband's family. The couple is very sad." He is honest and capable, but it is a pity that his adoptive mother is strong and mean. She not only abused her adopted son, but also beat her granddaughter and favored her own son. Now she is poisoning her adopted son, presumably because she is not her biological child."
A tiger's poison does not eat its offspring. There is no reason in the world for a biological mother to poison her own children. Perhaps it is precisely because they are not her own flesh and blood that she can be so cruel.
"Their family is also pitiful. They were forced to go to a dead end before they took their adoptive mother to court. I hope Mr. Gu can be given a lighter sentence."
"Yes, yes, I have released the woman. As for the foster mother who fed her and the person who bought the arsenic, they will be punished with five and thirty pieces respectively. I have also informed the clan leader that they should live separately."
In fact, the person was beaten, but the woman who complained was not released. However, Xiao Ming took the matter seriously and gave him medicine to plead for mercy. He just sold one and could do it when he went back. As for the idea of dividing the family and living another life. It was just a temporary idea on his part, and it only took one sentence.
"In that case, I would like to thank Master Gu." Xiao Ming bowed and thanked him. Master Gu still had his conscience. The mother-in-law's family was punished by the government and the family was divided. The life of the suffering family could always go on.
"This is all my duty. I just didn't expect that there would be such human suffering under the emperor's feet."
"Why should Mr. Gu be so pessimistic? Mr. Gu is clear-minded in his management of affairs, can report cases to the public, and is able to deal with the injustice of his mistress. Xiao Ming admires him greatly. Mr. Gu is a good official."
These words came from the sincerity. Master Gu couldn't help but look at Xiao Ming in a different light. Xiao Ming, a little fox, actually praised him. Was it because he would definitely have a way out if he let the suffering master go?
Don't think that he doesn't know who sent the complaining woman here.
Sure enough, people still have weaknesses. Once a person has a weakness, it is easy to deal with that person, and Xiao Ming's weakness is his soft heart! Master Gu was secretly proud.
After a few more polite words, Lord Gu took his leave. When he came out of the door, he saw a young man standing in the courtyard. He took a second look and saw that this man had an orchid and jade-like figure, radiant brows and a handsome face. Gu The adults secretly praised him, what a handsome son.
Seeing that this boy looks very similar to Xiao Ming, could he be Xiao Ming's legendary twin brother?
When Xiao Han saw Mr. Gu come out, he stood still and hugged him. Mr. Gu nodded slightly and passed by proudly. Xiao Han was just a child now, which was not enough for him to favor him.
As for Xiao Ming, it was really forced by the situation.
Seeing her younger brother enter the house, Xiao Ming asked happily: "You are back. Are you still used to it at the farm?" After saying that, he got up and led Xiao Han to sit down at the stone table in the courtyard, and poured him a cup of tea herself. This was a treatment that Jing Zhaoyin didn't have just now.
Xiao Han took Xiao Yu to inspect Zhuangzi outside the city two days ago, and stayed there for two nights. After entering the city, he came to Xinglin to see Xiao Ming.
"Where's Yu'er?"
"Is he helping in the lobby?" Xiao Han said, taking a sip of the tea poured by his sister, and the slightly cool tea went into his throat. The clear taste was like a clear spring in the mountains, which made his whole body cool, and he was covered with hot turbidity. Then it was cleaned up, and I drank a glass of it unconsciously.
"Is this mint?" Xiao Han asked uncertainly, feeling different from what he had drunk before.
"It's mint, brought here from Liujiacun." Xiao Ming smiled. Seeing that Xiao Han's teacup was empty, she gave him another cup, and she poured herself a cup and sipped it slowly.
This mint is originally an ordinary mint, but after being nourished by the spiritual spring water of her space, the taste naturally has a different flavor. It is just right to drink it on a hot summer day.
"Is that Lord Jingzhao Yingu just now?" Xiao Han asked.
"Well, he is here to inform the results. The person behind it has been found out and it is the Zhang family." Xiao Ming replied, her tone as calm as if she had something to eat for lunch today.
"Zhang family in Zhongji Palace?" Xiao Han said in a surprised tone. In the past few days since he came back, he had not only taken care of the family's property, but also memorized the connections in the capital that Jiang Sihai had learned about. The Zhang family is on good terms with the Liu family, and only the Liu family obeys.
"This head of the Zhang family is a bachelor of Zhongji Palace. Although he has joined the cabinet, he has no real power."
There are eight assistant ministers in the cabinet who assist the emperor in coordinating the affairs of the government, headed by Liu Ce, followed by Chen Yuan, and the remaining four are Zhang Yuanshan, a scholar of Zhongji Palace, and Chang Ye, the second son of Zheng Guogong, who is also the third uncle of Chang Qingchi. , there is also Zhu Chongjun of the Xu Guogong Palace, who is the head of the Zhu family that Su Waner married. One of the remaining two is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the other is the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
In the court, the relationship between the Chang family and the Liu family can be said to be on the same level due to the suppression of Chang Qingchi by Liu Ce and the assassination of Prince Luo. The second assistant Chen Yuan and Liu Ce have always been at odds with each other. , contradicting each other.
The cabinet is supposed to assist the emperor in handling court affairs, coordinate the reports from various places, provide reasonable management, submit them to the emperor for reading, and then distribute the emperor's decisions to every place. However, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been suffering from physical discomfort. There were several reports that he was critically ill and unable to govern.
Therefore, the power of the cabinet is now growing.
Except for Chen Yuan and Chang Ye, only Liu Ce led the rest of the cabinet.
As soon as Xiao Ming mentioned the Zhang family, he knew which family it was. There was a junior member of the Zhang family named Zhang Gui who had a close relationship with Liu Yile. Both of them were well-known dandies in the capital.
"Liu Yile is so beautiful. Zhang Gui, the third concubine of the Zhang family, often takes her to various places of drinking, sex and fireworks to suit her needs. I want to attack Xinglin this time..." Xiao Han said, his expression became a little ugly.
He had the same idea as Xiao Ming. If the Liu family wanted to deal with them, they would definitely be beaten to death with a stick, so that they would not be able to stand up. It was impossible to use such loopholes to make a plan. It is conceivable that Zhang Gui wanted to please Liu Yile made it.
It's just that this strategy is so naive that it simply gives the opponent an excuse. I'm afraid the Liu family and the Zhang family are already very angry at this time? Are they using family methods at home?
"No matter who it is, since this matter has caused a commotion, the Zhang family must find someone to calm things down, otherwise Shen Shizi will not be able to pass any test." Xiao Ming said calmly.
"That's right. Brother Shen will be back in two days, and the matter will be resolved in just two days." Xiao Han nodded, feeling powerless again in his heart. Everything will become different if it is tainted with power. , if they have no power and are just fighting against the common people, what will happen even if they sue the officials? Will the government send them away like cats and dogs?
How can you fight against the powerful people when you are fighting against the common people?
"Don't be discouraged. There will always be a period of darkness before dawn. This kind of thing will become less and less in the future. One day we ordinary people will be able to stand equally before the powerful."
Xiao Han didn't say anything. He was not as optimistic as his sister. After four years of traveling, he saw a lot of the dark side of human nature. His sister was just too kind and always thought of the good side of people.
