Lady Wan Guan

Gu Zhouting was surprised: "You moved too fast. Aren't they staying at Yunlai Inn? How did you invite people to your home?"

He also planned to find those students later.

"It's a coincidence that when I went to Yunlai Inn, they were kicked out by the innkeeper. Yunlai Inn seemed to be under pressure, and someone wanted to kill them."

"Then...you came here to ask me to go with you to meet them?"

Jiang Wanning shook his head: "Don't come forward for the time being. I'll contact them first."

Gu Zhou stopped and said, "Okay, you go and find out the situation from Yan Hui. Zheng Guan has already gone to Yao's house to find out about that servant, and he will probably be back soon."

If you say Zhengguan, Zhengguan will be there.

"Sir, Mrs. Jiang, I have already asked clearly. The servant who claims to have been instructed by Master Yao is named Li Zhong. He did not come back yesterday. The steward of Yao Mansion didn't care because Li Zhong's father was ill. It’s quite serious, Li Zhong has to take his father to see a doctor, and he also has to serve his father, so Li Zhong often leaves the house and the management turns a blind eye.”

"Then Mr. Li Zhong is very lively and hard-working. He is popular in the house. But he is very unlucky this year. During the pox epidemic, my mother contracted the epidemic and died. After the daughter-in-law contracted the epidemic, the child she had been pregnant with for six months also died. Her health has deteriorated. It’s bad, he can’t work anymore, he is now the only breadwinner of the family, he has to bear the burden of a sick father, a frail daughter-in-law, and a pair of children.”

"The younger one said that Li Zhong was arrested and identified Mr. Yao. Mrs. Yao couldn't believe it."

Gu Zhouting and Jiang Wanning looked at each other.

"It's easier to be taken advantage of when you have difficulties." Jiang Wanning said.

Gu Zhouting was convinced.

"Zheng Guan, go to Li Zhong's house and find out whether Li Zhong has received ill-gotten gains recently."

"Yes, little one, go right here."

When Zheng Guan was about to leave, Jiang Wanning stopped him: "If you ask like this, people may not tell you. You have to make it clear to his family that Li Zhong was used by others to deal with Master Yao. It will be done." Afterwards, in order to avoid future troubles, those people will definitely get rid of Li Zhong, and if they want to save Li Zhong, they must tell the truth."

Zheng Guan nodded: "I understand, little one."

After Zheng Guan left, Jiang Wanning said: "Actually, I want to know whether Mr. Yao was wronged and whether the Qin family was behind it. There is another way."

Gu Zhouting frowned slightly: "You mean to ask Mrs. Yao to go to the Qin family to apologize and agree to marry Yao Ying to Qin Liulang?"

"Just a test."

"I think that even if the Qin family agrees to help mediate and lure people, it cannot prove that the Qin family is setting up Master Yao, unless they are out of their minds and admit it themselves."

Jiang Wanning thought: "I thought it was too simple."

Moreover, the preconception is that the Qin family is up to something, so inferring guilt is the worst option.

This matter was more complicated than she imagined.

Because she couldn't see what benefit the person she suspected could gain from this matter.

Mr. Yao became the deputy chief examiner of Jinke under the strong recommendation of Prime Minister Yang. Both Prime Minister Yang and Mr. Yao were neutral factions in the court, and there was no obvious indication of whether they supported the prince or the second highness.

It is said that the prince is the one who least wants to have an accident in the scientific examination. The Qin family should understand this truth. Even if the Yao family's refusal to marry makes the Qin family very unhappy, they will not make a fuss about the scientific examination, which will put the prince into an unfavorable situation.

On the contrary, the people who most hope that there will be problems in the scientific examination are Wang Zaizhi and His Highness the Second Highness. If this case is implemented, everyone from the chief to the chief examiner to the deputy chief examiner will have to be replaced. Then, the important task of recruiting talents will most likely fall to Xiao Yan's group. in the hands of people.

"Zhou Ting, do you think it was someone from Wang Zaizhi who did it?"

Gu Zhouting pondered and said: "It's hard to say, but if His Highness can persuade Dali Temple to participate in the trial, at least His Highness can exclude it."

No matter who is behind this matter, they do not want Dali Temple to interfere.

"Hey... I thought this case was simple at first, but the more I thought about it, the more complicated it became." Jiang Wan Ning sighed. Gu Zhou stopped and said with a smile: "That's because we don't have enough evidence, so we can't figure it out just by guessing."

Jiang Wan Ning stood up: "I'd better go and talk to Yan Hui first."

"Wan Ning..." Gu Zhouting took her hand.

Jiang Wan Ning looked back at him.

"I made a jar of good wine for your master, and we agreed with Yun Chen that we would visit your master in the evening. If you have time..."

Jiang Wan Ning smiled: "Okay! I will come."

Yan Hui and others packed their luggage, and the four of them crowded into a side courtyard.

Although the head of Qingping County allowed them to choose a room at will, they had to be sensible and were content to have a place to stay.

"Brother Yanhui, who do you think is going to drive us away?" said my companion Jiang Pengcheng.

Yan Hui shook his head, there are many people who hate them now, it's hard to guess.

Du Qianyuan asked: "Could it be that someone else bought the test questions and hates us for ruining their good deeds and wants to retaliate against us?"

"What I'm most worried about now is that the imperial court mobilizes people to investigate and leak the problem, but in the end nothing comes to an end." Liu Wenbin said worriedly.

"I'm afraid this is not the worst result." What Du Qianyuan is most worried about is that the deputy examiner who leaked the questions is fine, but they have become the ones making false accusations.

In the officialdom, it is normal for officials to protect each other, and the court cannot afford to be embarrassed. After going around in a circle, they are the only ones unlucky.

Yanhui said calmly: "The matter has been done, what's the use of worrying about this and that? I have made up my mind that if the court doesn't give an explanation for this matter, I will continue to sue."

As he spoke, Yan glanced back at his companions: "If you are afraid, just put the responsibility on me when the time comes."

"Brother Yanhui, are we that kind of people? We have agreed to share the same responsibility when faced with difficulties, so there is no reason to regret it." Jiang Pengcheng said loyally.

"That's right, we share the same difficulties." Liu Wenbin and Du Qianyuan agreed in unison.

Just as he was talking, Jiang Wanning and Xiao Pan appeared.

Xiao Pan was carrying a bag of rice in one hand and a basket of vegetables in the other: "Gentlemen, my husband is here and brings you rice and vegetables."

Yan Hui and others hurriedly stood up and bowed their hands in salute: "Thank you very much, Mr. Jiang, for taking you in. We are very grateful."

Jiang Wanning returned the greeting with cupped hands: "You don't have to be polite. You have to say that those who collect salary for everyone should not be allowed to freeze to death in the wind and snow; those who speak out for the scholars in the world should not be allowed to fight alone. Although Jiang is a businessman, But I deeply admire your courage and feats. I can’t help you with anything else. This house is empty, so you can just live here in peace.”

Jiang Wan Ning's few words made Yan Hui and others' hearts warm and their blood boil, and they immediately regarded him as their confidant.

"Xiao Pan, you go make some dishes, and I'll have a drink with some gentlemen."

Xiao Pan responded: "Yes, I'll go right away."

Yan returned and invited Jiang Wanning to take a seat: "May I ask what I call my benefactor?"

"My surname is Jiang, and my name is Shi, the time of the season."

"Brother Jiang, is the head of Qingping County really your sister?" Jiang Pengcheng asked.

Jiang Wan Ning muttered: "We are from the same mother."