After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 116 God's Will Is So
Zhuang Shitong, Xie Wenzai's friend in the same year, worked as a judge in Chang'an Mansion.

When Hai Jiao first heard about this person, he felt that his name sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was.He originally thought that he felt familiar because he had heard about this Lord Tongpan during his half-year stay in Chang'an.Early this morning, he met Zhuang Shitong, who had come to visit friends and the injured. After catching a glimpse of his traveler's appearance, he realized the connection between him and himself.

The benefactor who saved him in Datong in his previous life and gave him a traveling allowance was named Zhuang.She was originally the daughter of an official, with a wealthy family, but her parents died, and her grandfather, who was an official, died in office, leaving her alone and helpless.Her clan and her uncle's family worked together to plot her huge wealth and forced her to marry her uncle's cousin. She died in mysterious circumstances soon after the marriage.The banker's wealth was divided between the Zhuang family and Miss Zhuang's uncle's family. Her husband-in-law married a new man in the blink of an eye, completely forgetting her.

The old county magistrate who had been with Haijiao all the way from Chang'an was a distant relative of Miss Zhuang. Because the relationship was too far away, there was no way to take her away from the clan and uncle's family.And because the old county magistrate's own daughter and grandson were trapped in Datong, in order to bring these two blood relatives safely, he was helpless to Miss Zhuang and could only find a way to contact her grandfather's friends afterwards.Unfortunately, by the time the reinforcements he found arrived, Miss Zhuang had already passed away and it was too late.

Hai Jiao was very familiar with the old county magistrate and felt very grateful to him.After being forced to leave his hometown in Yongping, he wandered all the way. He once thought about going to join the other party, but the other party had passed away by then, and his daughter and grandson had also moved elsewhere. He had no choice but to go to the capital to find a way out.

Hai Jiao had just recognized the old county magistrate who was traveling with Zhuang Shitong, and heard him introduce himself to Haixi Ya as Zhuang Tongpan's distant cousin, who was serving in Chang'an County under the rule of Chang'an Prefecture. The county magistrate guessed Zhuang Shitong's true identity - he was the biological grandfather of his benefactor, Miss Zhuang!The one who unfortunately died while serving in office!
Hai Jiao said to his younger sister Haitang in a daze: "I heard that Lord Zhuang went to a small village next to Zhou's Zhuangzi for a visit the day before yesterday. The owner of Zhuangzi's grandson was one month old, so he invited relatives and friends to come and have a feast. Afterwards, the owner of the village stayed with Master Zhuang. He stayed with his cousin for two more days, since it was a holiday and he didn't have to go to the Yamen office anyway. County Magistrate Geng agreed and stayed at the village, but Mr. Zhuang was thinking of coming to greet his cousin, so he declined, and he didn't show up afterwards. After receiving our group, we returned to the small village where we stayed for the night."

If... there was no Hai family, Mr. Zhuang would still go to a friend's house to have full moon wine, and then be invited by the owner of the village to stay at the village with his cousin for two more days. Maybe he would also take only one person out to enjoy the snow at night. While taking a walk, he happened to encounter a killer who was about to retreat after the attack, but was silenced by him... When he died in office, the benefactor of Haijiao lost her grandfather. After that, her parents died, and she had no one to rely on, so she had to fight for the clan and her uncle's family. governed by...

Haitang saw that her brother was absent-minded, so she comforted him: "Isn't it good now? Although you didn't do it intentionally, you saved our whole family, and then our family arrived outside Chang'an City, and something unexpected happened The killer was prevented from killing Mr. Zhuang. Mr. Zhuang is safe and sound, and Miss Zhuang has support, and her clan and uncle's family no longer dare to attempt to plot her family property. Rounding it all off, you can be considered as helping your benefactor, right? "

Hearing this, Hai Jiao calmed down again, thought for a while, nodded and said: "You are right. As long as it can be helpful to Miss Zhuang, I will be happy in my heart. Although I did not mean it, I can have such a result. , isn’t it God’s will? God gave me a new life, of course, not just to save my whole family. Those who have saved me and helped me will also get their due rewards. This is my rebirth. meaning!”

Haitang laughed when he heard this, and then changed the topic back to the right path: "Master Zhuang met those killers, and the government knew the appearance of the killers, but they all had their faces covered, so they could disguise themselves at any time and hide among the people. Yes. How will the government investigate this matter next?"

"We can only wait until the young man wakes up, right?" Hai Jiao said, "Since they are not robbers and robbers, but come here specifically to kill people, the young man looks to be in his teens, so he should know some clues. Zhuang Your Excellency will come to Biezhuang not just to see your cousin, but to investigate the case!" Is Zhuang Tongjian here to investigate the case?In Haitang's impression, as a subordinate official of the prefect, Tongpan seemed to be usually responsible for grain field and water conservancy matters.

Hai Jiao told his sister that the current magistrate of Chang'an Prefecture is a good person in people's livelihood, but he is not very experienced in criminal cases. It happens that Magistrate Zhuang Tong has been a local people-friendly officer for decades and is very familiar with the investigation of cases. After he took office, the prefect discussed with him and handed over matters related to the arrest and sentencing of theft to him.Now, with one of them as chief and one as assistant, plus a colleague who is good at water conservancy and river engineering, it can be said that the three giants of Chang'an government office cooperate seamlessly and have a tacit understanding.This murder case was of a bad nature, and it happened near Zhuangzi of the Zhou family, a wealthy family in Chang'an. The prefecture's Yamen paid great attention to it.The prefect went to the scene in person, while Zhuang Tongpan was responsible for questioning survivors and insiders, and the two of them worked separately.

Zhuang Tongpan stopped by to see his friends.His cousin learned that he dared to walk in a remote area at night with only one guard. It can be said that he was furious and refused to let him do whatever he wanted. Not only did he follow him in person, but he also brought a group of guards with him. With his entourage, he was not allowed to have any possibility of being left alone and in danger.

When Hai Jiao talked about this incident, he still felt a little nostalgic: "The old county magistrate also scolded Mr. Zhuang in front of our family. Now he is still full of energy and energetic, unlike when he left the country in his previous life. At the same time, it’s really nice to see that old and frustrated look.”

Haitang laughed when she heard this: "This is better. Miss Zhuang's grandfather is safe and sound, and the reason why his career has not been smooth over the years is probably because he and his cousin are both disciples of Duke Wu Wen'an. Now Duke Wu has been rehabilitated. Right? Cousin uncle and the others have reconnected with Mr. Tao Yuetao. With Mr. Tao's help, they are not as easily suppressed by the old Sunge faction as before. Mr. Zhuang will also be able to have a smoother career in the future. He has passed Well, his in-laws will not dare to plot against his granddaughter, and his cousin Geng Lao, the county magistrate’s son-in-law, will not dare to bully his wife and children. Brother, even if you cannot go to Datong in time to save people, Miss Zhuang will not be People were killed.”

Hai Jiao thought about it, and his expression relaxed a lot, but he did not intend to give up his original plan to go to Datong: "Datong and Chang'an are more than 1000 miles apart, and Miss Zhuang is not in front of Master Zhuang. Who can guarantee that she will be safe?" What if her parents die, and her clan and her uncle's family still want to plot against her marriage and family wealth. Mr. Zhuang is far away in Chang'an, out of reach, so what? Even if Miss Zhuang is no longer easily plotted to death, what if? Being forced to marry her uncle's cousin, such a heartless and unrighteous person, will not make it easy for Miss Zhuang. If I don't go, won't I just sit back and watch my benefactor be ruined for life? How can I feel sorry for it?! "

Haitang raised her eyebrows and gave her brother an idea: "If someone's parents insist on getting married, you, an outsider, can't say anything, right? But if...that person's grandfather sees a young talent outside, he She has a reliable character and a bright future. She plans to marry her granddaughter out. I wrote home and said that Miss Zhuang’s parents would not be able to find another in-law for their daughter. I just don’t know... where can my brother find such a young talent? ?What kind of grandson-in-law would Master Zhuang like?"

As expected by Haitang, Haijiao ran away in panic.

(End of this chapter)