Shu Jinxuan quickly objected: "This kind of thing is no joke."
He looked at Ye Chengguan anxiously and said loudly: "Mr. Dou is using this kind of charlatanism to deceive the government. Brother Chengguan can definitely use this to put people in jail. The method of interrogating people in the county jail should be better than mine."
Obviously, after a severe punishment, I am afraid that he will not tell anything."
"In order to achieve his goal, this person can even ignore his own flesh and blood. Without evidence, it will be difficult to find out anything."
Hua Rujin looked determined: "Besides, what happened tonight was not done by him personally. He can completely blame the old Taoist priest for deceiving the government. If this time he made a mistake and scared the snake, it would be difficult to find evidence again.
It’s getting more difficult.”
The reason why he dares to be so unscrupulous now is just because he has been in Jiangling City for many years and bullied Ye Chengguan when he first took office, and he also feels that he is a weak master who can be bullied.
"My young master had an enmity with Mr. Liu when he first took office because of Miss Hua's incident, and he also offended many colleagues. After all, Mr. Dou has some reputation in this county. Even if the young master can forcefully beat people into submission, a notorious litigator like Gu Langxi will definitely do it.
If we take the opportunity to stir up trouble, then these people will unite to deal with the young master, and the consequences will be disastrous."
Ting An looked at everyone worriedly and hurriedly, frowning and said: "To be honest, just before rushing to Dou's house today, the young master received a letter from the prefect, saying..."
"Talk too much."
Ye Chengguan interrupted him dissatisfied.
"Son."
Ting'an looked even more anxious.
Ye Chengguan looked at Shu Jinxuan and Hua Rujin as if nothing happened: "The more this happens, the more bizarre this matter becomes. Even the state government is involved in it. If the truth is not found out, justice will be given to all the missing women.
What face do I have sitting in this court?"
Listening to the conversation between the master and the servant, Hua Rujin gradually realized that Jiangling City not only houses the county government, but is also the seat of Jingzhou Prefecture.
It seems that in order to maintain his political performance, Na Liu Cheng not only put pressure on himself and Ye Chengkui, but also started to go to the state capital.
"I will be at the county office on time tomorrow evening."
Hua Rujin said decisively.
"Aren't you... afraid of my personal revenge?"
Ye Chengguan looked suspicious.
"Young Master Ye has great ambitions, how could I, a weak woman, lose the big for a small thing? If I couldn't understand this, I wouldn't go with you to Dou's house tonight, let alone show up in this county government office.
"
Hua Rujin smiled innocently at him: "Besides, since Mr. Ye doesn't plan to partake in the Dou family's banquet, he certainly doesn't want to watch someone step on your head while drinking and talking."
Although he meant to provoke, Ye Chengguan immediately remembered Gu Langxi's proud face when he came out of Dou's house just now.
This person was a failure, but he worked as a litigator for a few years, earned a bit of fame through sensationalism, and went to the state government office a few times before thinking he was good enough.
He looked at Hua Rujin with a warm smile and said in a deep voice: "Go, as long as I am here... you will be there."
These words sounded familiar, as if she had found the most reliable ally, and Hua Rujin felt relieved.
"Farewell."
After several people got up and said goodbye, they left the county government office. Hua Rujin and Shu Jinxuan got into the carriage and headed south of the city.
There was silence in the carriage for a long time, and Shu Jinxuan suddenly said: "Cousin, you..."
"Cousin, there is no need to persuade me anymore. This matter started because of me. I cannot let Mr. Ye suffer alone in public or private matters."
Hua Rujin looked at him squarely and said earnestly: "I know my cousin is worried about my safety, but if we can't fully understand the Dou family's true intentions this time, it will be difficult for our family to live in peace in the future."
You can't really point your eldest cousin who just entered the Imperial Hospital to complain before the emperor.
Regardless of the twists and turns and the money spent, if there is even the slightest mistake, it will really be a disaster.
This affects not only the Hua family, but also the Shu family.
How could the old lady of the Shu family take risks for this poor relative?
Shu Jinxuan saw her determination without hesitation, his eyes darkened, and he stopped trying to persuade her.
After thinking for a moment, he straightened his sad face and replied softly: "Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead and do it. You don't have to worry about your uncle, aunt, and cousins. I will definitely take good care of them."
After a moment of silence, he glanced at her quietly with an affectionate look on his face: "I won't let you make any mistakes this time."
"Thank you."
Hua Rujin's eyes flashed brightly: "I remember that it will be Dou Sanlang Xianguan's birthday in three days. If it is really for some kind of ceremony, Mr. Dou will definitely choose this day. I will bother my cousin in the next few days.
Hiding it from my father and mother, I told them that I was going to investigate the cause of Dou Sanlang's death on behalf of the magistrate, so that they don't have to worry."
After thinking about it, she added: "Try to keep them from going out."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."
Shu Jinxuan replied confidently.
Returning to the new house in the south of the city, Hua Junnian came out shortly after knocking on the door.
Several people walked in together and saw that the lamps were still lit in the living room. Cai Baiwei was sitting in the hall holding the sleeping Hua Muyang, while Hua Youen was in a daze with candied haws in her mouth.
"Father, why aren't you sleeping yet?"
Hua Rujin hesitated and glanced at Hua Youen, who was still in a daze.
"How can your mother-in-law sleep if you don't come back?"
Hua Junnian went over and carefully picked up Hua Muyang and walked into the inner room.
"Then why don't you sleep?"
Hua Rujin bent over and pinched Hua Youen's little face.
"This stinky girl must have said that she saw a little girl wearing red clothes in the yard."
Cai Baiwei glared at Hua Youen angrily: "Your father and I searched in the courtyard for a long time and found nothing. In this high-walled courtyard, there are talismans posted everywhere, so no thieves can get in.
There won’t be anything unclean.”
"The little girl in red clothes?"
Hua Rujin was confused, thinking back to the long hair she found in the west wing, there was no way it could be that of a little girl.
"How about my younger uncle and I rest in the guest room in the outer courtyard tonight, and my cousin stays with my younger aunt and Youen, while Mu Yang sleeps in the main room?"
Shu Jinxuan suddenly thought of the words he heard when he rented a house. Although he believed the neighbors, he still couldn't help but be a little worried. He glanced meaningfully at Hua Rujin: "Aren't you going to the county office tomorrow to assist the magistrate in the thorough investigation of Dou Sanlang?
The cause of death is that I happened to spend more time with my little aunt tonight."
Hearing this, Cai Baiwei looked surprised: "Is there really another reason for the death of the Third Young Master?"
"I'm afraid there are."
Shu Jinxuan looked calm.
"That couldn't be better."
Cai Baiwei finally saw hope.
If we find out that there is another reason for Dou Yuanqian's death and prove that the suicide note is fake, we can completely give justice to our daughter. Otherwise, people will always say that she is a swindler, and no one will dare to marry her in the future.
"Sister, when will you come back?"
Hua Youen pouted her plump little mouth with a depressed look on her face.
It was clear that what he said was true, but my father and mother did not believe me.
"About three or four days."
Hua Rujin smiled and said, "I want to go to the Dou family's village."
"Going for so long?"
Cai Baiwei began to worry again: "Are you going by yourself?"
As he spoke, his eyes couldn't help but look at Shu Jinxuan.
"There are so many officials in the county government, so don't worry."
Thinking about the elusive person in the county government, Hua Rujin smiled lightly and said: "Besides, there is also the magistrate, the dignified number one scholar is here, so nothing can go wrong."
"That's true."
Cai Baiwei immediately gave up her worries. After all, she had been favored by the emperor, and the case had been changed, so she did not need to embarrass her daughter again.
"I'll prepare hot water for you. Just listen to Jinxuan. Tonight, you can accompany my mother in the room and talk."
Cai Baiwei said and got up and went out.
Hua Rujin was thinking about the classics in the room. After completely solving the Dou family's affairs, she had to start thinking of ways to take over the case non-stop, so she had to memorize the entire set of Daye Laws as soon as possible. After taking a bath, she secretly