Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 7 My heart is beating with fear
  Jiang Xihe's heart was beating with fear.

She had never seen anything like this before.

Seeing Liu Qing turned pale after being kicked by Pei Zhizhao, Jiang Xihe was so nervous that his palms became sweaty, his eyes didn't know where to look, and he froze in place.

"What didn't you do?" Pei Zhizhao held the corner of his mouth and pursed his lips into a straight line. He couldn't hide the cruelty in his eyes and his voice was cold and low. "Then let me ask you, when Meng Fang's accident happened and the Fang family reported it, you were on duty? "

Liu Qing nodded.

"When will you arrive at Fang's house?"

Liu Qing was stunned and lowered his head.

"Is Changlefang's breakfast delicious? Or did you just take the Fang family's money to handle official business?"

Jiang Xihe's heart rose to his throat.

She visits the county government offices on weekdays and is very familiar with these government officials, especially Liu Qing.

In addition to his shift, Liu Qing also managed the housing recruitment, which was where Ping'an County government files were stored. Liu Qing was so lazy that he often left the job of organizing files to Jiang Xihe. Jiang Xihe did a better job than Liu Qing, so Mr. Qi turned a blind eye. Close one eye.

Liu Qing was a sharp-tongued person, but his hands and feet were dirty. Jiang Xihe had long known that he would take advantage of the people when he was out of work and looking for opportunities.

Liu Qing was good at gambling. When he was on duty, he often went to Changlefang to play a few games. Jiang Xihe had heard about it for a long time.

Looking at the situation today, it's almost certain that Liu Qing just came back from Changlefang, and Jiang Xihe was worried about him.

Pei Zhizhao walked up to Liu Qing, who was too frightened to say a word.

"Now, do you know what I want to do?" Pei Zhizhao looked down at him coldly.

Liu Qing buried his head and his face turned the color of pig liver.

Pei Zhizhao turned around and said to the line of government officials, "From now on, those who are on duty during the day must arrive at their posts before midnight. Those who are not on duty must be on standby at any time. They must be assembled within a stick of incense."

As soon as Pei Zhizhao finished speaking, the last government servant hurriedly arrived.

Jiang Xihe felt embarrassed for these people.

Pei Zhizhao glared at the last person to arrive with a black face and frowned. The person had shrunk into a ball in fear and hung his head severely.

Pei Zhizhao suppressed his anger and looked around at everyone, "Besides these, from now on, everyone will practice Shen Shi for an hour every day."

Everyone responded.

"Since everyone has no objections, from now on, we will not take money from the people, do not accept food from the people, and ensure that the yamen will be on call whenever there is any need. Those who can't do it can leave now." After Pei Zhizhao finished speaking, he walked to Next to the weapons rack, he picked up different weapons and weighed them in his hands without saying a word.

Everyone looked at each other, no one left.

Jiang Xihe saw the morning sun shining on the eaves of Ping'an County Government Office. As the sun rose, the shadow slowly moved downwards, illuminating the earth bit by bit.

Pei Zhizhao was bathed in the morning light. His body was as tall and straight as a green pine. He pursed the corners of his mouth tightly. A few strands of hair fell randomly on his smooth forehead, giving him a broken sense of strength. His black clothes were close to his chest, and he rolled up his sleeves. , half of his forearm was exposed, with strong muscles and bulging veins. Although he was thin, his body seemed to contain infinite strength.

Jiang Xihe lowered his eyes and his palms were sweaty.

Liu Qing waited for a long time, then rubbed his calves and got up from the ground, "Master Pei, I know I was wrong. Please give me a chance. I won't dare to do it again."

Pei Zhizhao lowered his eyes and glanced at him, then looked at everyone, "Everyone only has one chance. From now on, everyone should do their best."

With this episode just now, Jiang Xihe's heart was still pounding when he sat across from Pei Zhizhao.

He was different from everyone she had ever come into contact with.

Pei Zhizhao was still wearing the same black clothes as before, with a solemn face. There was only a few corners between the two of them. Jiang Xihe didn't know where to put his hands and feet for a moment.

Han Fang walked in and brought in a pot of tea. There was also a small saucer in the tea tray, which contained several pieces of glutinous rice cakes made by Jiang Xihe.

"Master Pei, Miss Jiang made this by herself." Pei Zhizhao did not move. He raised his eyelids and signaled Jiang Xihe to pour the tea himself, and touched his eyebrows with one hand.

"Master Pei, try it?" Jiang Xihe picked up the small plate carefully.

Han Fang turned around and went out, and Jiang Xihe's heart that had just been relieved rose to his throat again.

Pei Zhizhao didn't answer or take the glutinous rice cake from the small plate. Instead, he stared into Jiang Xihe's eyes and suddenly asked, "How much money did you receive for writing the lawsuit for the Meng family?" His voice was deep.

Jiang Xihe's heart trembled, remembering what happened to Liu Qing just now, but her situation was different. Jiang Xihe put down the small plate, leaned forward, and told the truth, "I am a lawyer, and I earn a living from this."

Pei Zhizhao gave Jiang Xihe a meaningful look. He saw Jiang Xihe collecting cash on the street corner yesterday. She didn't lie.

"While Magistrate Qi is here, will you also do some work as a master?"

"Yes." Now that he mentioned this, Jiang Xihe explained, "My father was Mr. Qi's master before he passed away. After he left, Mr. Qi never found a suitable person. On the one hand, in order to take care of me, some clerical work would be done. I'll help."

Pei Zhizhao was speechless, and Jiang Xihe asked tentatively, "Master Pei, I am quite familiar with the affairs of the Yamen. What kind of work will you ask me to do in the future?"

Pei Zhizhao took a deep look at her. Jiang Xihe was still wearing the aqua dress from yesterday. Her eyes were clear and full of desire. When he stared at her, there was a trace of panic in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

Pei Zhizhao saw that she was a little afraid of him.

Thinking about the Korean side's investigation into her, Pei Zhizhao didn't say anything, but instead asked, "How are you doing in Qixian County?"

Jiang Xihe considered it, "He takes good care of me and manages the affairs of the yamen in an orderly manner. The people praise me."

Pei Zhizhao sneered, Old Man Qi left a lot of mess to him. How is it applauded that the yamen's tolerance management is so sloppy?
  "You wrote a complaint for Fang Lianqing yesterday, let's talk about it now."

Pei Zhizhao was still neither salty nor indifferent. Jiang Xihe was not sure what he was thinking. After thinking about it, he said, "Meng Fang died at home the day before yesterday. When Meng Liang found out about it, he came to the Yamen to complain. After County Magistrate Qi learned about the situation, he arrested Fang Lianqing."

Jiang Xihe waited for a moment, but when he saw that Pei Zhizhao had no reaction, he continued, "The Fang family's wife found me and told me what happened. Seeing that Fang Lianqing had no evidence of committing the crime, I accepted the complaint and hoped that County Magistrate Qi would release him in court."

"Who do you think is the murderer?"

This stopped Jiang Xihe from asking. She cleared her throat and said, "Master Pei, I am a lawyer. I only use evidence to speak for people. As for catching the murderer, that is a matter for the police." Jiang Xihe relaxed after saying a few words. When I got down, my tense body was obviously no longer so straight, and my thoughts began to return to normal.

Pei Zhizhao didn't expect that the little girl would join his army.

Jiang Xihe felt that the air pressure on Pei Zhizhao's body was getting lower, and realized that he had said the wrong thing. Jiang Xihe regretted that he would have to rely on Pei Zhizhao in the future, so why should he use his quick words to make him unhappy?
  Jiang Xihe estimated that the days ahead would be even more difficult, so he relaxed completely. That was it anyway. Jiang Xihe saw the soft and delicious glutinous rice cakes on the plate, touched his grumbling stomach, reached out and picked up a piece and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Master Pei, don't you want to try it? I made it yesterday." Pei Zhizhao ignored her lightly, and Jiang Xihe chuckled, "I have planned it. If the Yamen has nothing to do, I will go to Bushi Street to open a stall and sell cooking cakes. It’s okay to make a living.”

A piece of glutinous rice cake entered her mouth, and Jiang Xihe's mouth was filled to the brim. The glutinous rice was soft and rotten, and the little girl narrowed her eyes happily.

After eating another piece of glutinous rice cake, Jiang Xihe wiped his mouth and raised his eyebrows happily, "Mr. Pei asked me to come. Is there anything else? I'll go back if it's okay." Jiang Xihe stood up and wanted to go out.

"Sit down." Pei Zhizhao blurted out, "Did I let you go?" There was a chill in his voice.

Jiang Xihe shivered, looked at the rising sun, and stopped in confusion, "Master Pei, is there anything else?"

"There are still two people in the prison. Once they are dealt with, you can leave."

Jiang Xihe slapped his forehead and raised his voice in annoyance, "Oh, I forgot. Mr. Qi and I had planned to deal with those two people in the past few days, but unexpectedly many things happened and it was delayed."

Pei Zhizhao raised his handsome eyebrows, "Magnificent Qi only asked you to tell me everything. When do you plan to release him?"

"Master Qi, have you told me what happened?" Jiang Xihe felt that if Master Qi explained clearly, Pei Zhizhao should know that her method is effective.

Pei Zhizhao looked coldly, Jiang Xihe knew it, and Lord Qi must not have understood her thoughts, so he didn't explain too much to Pei Zhizhao.

Jiang Xihe smiled and rolled his eyes, and thought of an idea, "I wonder if Mr. Pei has time, would you like to go somewhere with me?"

(End of this chapter)