After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

This jade pendant not only involved Gu Huaijing in this sudden storm, it was also like a key that could open a huge whirlpool hidden under the calm water.

And what kind of secret is hidden behind this, and how it will affect the changes in the capital and even the entire court, all of this has become the focus of attention.

The head of the government office came to the door in person. With a serious look on his face, he asked Gu Huaijing to return to the government office to cooperate with the investigation.

A case about a jade pendant caused shock throughout the capital.

This jade pendant was indeed confirmed to be a private treasure passed down from generation to generation by the Gu family.

Strangely, the jade pendant was found at the scene of a bizarre murder and became an important clue to the murderer.

Gu Huaijing looked calm and had no fear in his heart. He firmly told the people in the government office that he had been discussing important matters with several colleagues in the Admiral's Mansion from beginning to end last night.

Many officials in the Admiral's Mansion can testify to this.

"Yes, we can testify for Mr. Gu."

"That's right, why did you take away our Lord Gu?"

Teng Xidai stopped the government officials.

Seeing that the people from the government office and Gu Huaijing's men were about to fight, he suddenly stepped forward and said, "Okay."

Because Gu Huaijing came forward, Teng Xi and others shut up.

After they stopped talking, Gu Huaijing came to the government office and said, "I know you are also following orders, so don't worry I will cooperate with you."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Gu."

Upon hearing Gu Huaijing's words, everyone on the other side breathed a sigh of relief.

But they also knew that the death of the court lady was obviously not as simple as it seemed.

Despite having a solid alibi, the government still conducted detailed questioning and records of Gu Huaijing in accordance with procedures.

However, the news quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital as if it had grown wings. People started talking and questioned whether the government government was deliberately covering up the Gu family because of its powerful power.

Suddenly, Gu Huaijing was pushed to the forefront and became the "murderer" who has not yet appeared in the eyes of everyone.

Faced with the pressure of public opinion, Gu Huaijing did not panic. He knew that those who are clean will themselves clean up, and decided to face all criticisms with a calm attitude.

However, this incident undoubtedly cast a haze in his life and brought unprecedented challenges to his reputation.

At the same time, he also secretly vowed to find out the truth, clear his name, and at the same time clear away the unfair injustice that shrouded the Gu family.

After Gu Huaijing was taken away, Tan Zhixu found out about it.

She was anxious to find Gu Huaijing, but unexpectedly overheard discussions on the streets.

Tan Zhixu keenly captured the undercurrent of public opinion that was unfavorable to Gu Huaijing.

She knows that the situation at this time is like a tight string, and any slight fluctuation may lead to unpredictable changes.

Coincidentally, she had an old acquaintance with the famous proprietress of Zuimanlou in the city, so she took this opportunity to conduct in-depth investigations cleverly on the pretext of sending her mother the latest high-quality silks.

The whole building was drunk.

The gorgeous silk curtains hang low, and the air is filled with the fragrance of wine and the melodious music of pipa.

When her mother took the silk satin, Tan Zhixu could see a trace of surprise and gratitude in her eyes.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of conversation, Tan Zhixu quietly inquired about various news about Gu Huaijing.

"Second Madam, why are you interested in this matter?"

When Zuimanlou's mother heard Tan Zhixu's question, a flash of frustration flashed between her eyebrows. Then she sighed, "What a shame. I originally came to her to make our business better, but I didn't expect..."

Hearing this, Tan Zhixu also sighed and said, "It's okay. People from the government office are investigating. This matter will be found out soon."

After she said this, she originally wanted to make some excuses, but then a woman in a lavender shirt caught her attention.

This woman has a peach-shaped face, affectionate eyebrows, and an indescribable mysterious aura in her movements.

Tan Zhixu was suspicious, so he decided to follow the suspicious woman secretly.

"I'm leaving now. I'll come back another day."

After saying hello to his mother, Tan Zhixu left directly.

The moonlight was shining, the streets and alleys were picturesque, and the woman's figure was erratic on the bluestone road, seeming to avoid crowded places intentionally or unintentionally.

Tan Zhixu used Qinggong to skillfully maintain a distance that was neither too far nor too close.

I saw her walking through the bustling city and finally arrived outside the palace.

Although Tan Zhixu failed to follow her to the end, under the shadow of the high wall of the palace, where the woman disappeared, a strong intuition told her that this person must be inextricably linked to the royal family.

After tracking to no avail, Tan Zhixu decided to start from other aspects.

In order to clear Gu Huaijing's name, Tan Zhixu worked tirelessly to visit many merchants with whom he had interactions.

Although this group of merchants each had their own life trajectories, at this critical juncture, they all stood up to testify for Gu Huaijing, unanimously stating that not only did Gu Huaijing have no motive to frame the oiran, but during the time of the crime, he There is sufficient alibi.

Three days later, Tan Zhixu went to the government office with them.

"Sir, I testify that Mr. Gu bought snacks at my shop that night."

"Then I probably bought wontons from my place."

"That's when I saw Mr. Gu was still handling official business at the dock in the middle of the night."

"Yes, in short, I testify that Mr. Gu cannot be the one who killed the new oiran."

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Their testimony was so convincing that the haze that originally enveloped Gu Huaijing gradually dissipated.

At the same time, under the emperor's majestic pressure, the people in the government did not dare to slack off and severely punished those who maliciously slandered and slandered Gu Huaijing.

For a time, Gu Huaijing's grievances were cleared, and his name of innocence spread among the people again.

But the real man behind the scenes - the murderer who killed the oiran is still at large.

Tan Zhixu did not stop because of this. He secretly followed several suspects and tried to find the truth from clues.

When she confidently told Gu Huaijing about the matter, she did not expect that instead of praising her bravery and wisdom, the other party scolded her for being too reckless, saying that such behavior was extremely dangerous and could lead to fire if she was not careful.

Gu Huaijing's face was solemn, and his brows revealed his deep concern for Tan Zhixu, "You are just fooling around."

"Xu Xu's world is dangerous and people's hearts are unpredictable. If you go deep into the tiger's den alone like this, what should I do if something goes wrong?"

Although his words were harsh, they contained deep concern for Tan Zhixu's safety and a determined attitude towards the pursuit of the truth.

Tan Zhixu was well aware of Gu Huaijing's worries and concerns.

But her eyes showed firm determination, and she understood that the truth she was pursuing was not only related to personal safety, but also might involve a series of complicated events.