Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 79 The truth is more important than winning or losing

The next day, Jiang Xihe woke up to the smell of rice.

Thinking of what she had to do today, she jumped out of bed.

Opening the door, Jiang Xifeng was bringing the last side dish to the dinner table.

Jiang Xihe found two bowls of Yangchun noodles and four side dishes on the dining table: pickled cucumbers, crispy beans, shredded potatoes, and red bean curd.

The Yangchun noodles are shiny with oil, and there are finely chopped green onions floating on the soup.

Jiang Xihe leaned over the noodle bowl, took a deep breath, and gave a thumbs up, "Brother, is this your craft?"

Jiang Xifeng was still worried that Jiang Xihe wouldn't like it, so he asked cautiously, "Try it, it's delicious, and it's not too late to praise my brother."

Jiang Xihe picked up the chopsticks and picked up a few noodles. The noodles were chewy and fragrant. "Brother, you are great too."

Jiang Xifeng was relieved and sat down next to Jiang Xihe with a smile, "You took care of me in the early years, and I will take care of you in the future."

After saying that, Jiang Xifeng remembered that his sister had already made an engagement, and teased reluctantly, "Look at my brother, he always wants to compete with Mr. Pei for his sister."

Jiang Xihe shook his head and objected to his brother, "I am Jiang Xifeng's sister, no one can take it away." After saying that, he took a big mouthful of noodles and said, "Brother, when did you learn to cook?"

Jiang Xifeng briefly recalled, "After I was rescued by Father Guo, I fell asleep for a long time. Father Guo had to take care of me while living alone. When I regained my strength, Father Guo went out to fish, so I would cook." .”

Thinking of those bitter days, the brother and sister sighed in unison.

Jiang Xifeng remembered something, "Xiaohe, I never had time to tell you that Father Guo had a daughter who disappeared eight years ago. Father Guo has been looking for her these years. You often walk around the yamen, so be careful in case there is something wrong. Here’s the news.”

Jiang Xihe was distressed that Mr. Guo, who had saved his brother, had such an experience, and quickly agreed, "Brother, don't worry, I will go to Mr. Pei today and ask him to help see if there is this person in Ping'an County, and Mu Mu from Tongshan Mansion. I am also familiar with you, Sir. I can write a letter and ask Sir Mu to help you find him."

"It's great." Jiang Xifeng was very happy to see that his sister was calm and calm in dealing with things now.

"Brother, why did Father Guo's daughter disappear? How old is she now?" Jiang Xihe quickly finished half the bowl of noodles and urged her brother to eat quickly, "Let's talk while we eat, so as not to delay things."

Jiang Xifeng picked up the bowl and said, "Dad Guo's daughter is called Guo Xiuzhen. She should be 23 years old this year. Eight years ago, a woman said she was looking for some girls to work in a neighboring village. Guo Xiuzhen followed her, but she never returned. return."

"Does she have any obvious features? Or does she have any jade pendants, gold locks, etc.?"

Jiang Xifeng shook his head, "There is no jade pendant or gold lock. Father Guo said that Guo Xiuzhen has a red birthmark on her right forearm. Other than that, she has no other features."

Jiang Xihe was very confused. Not to mention that eight years had passed, what kind of coincidence would it have taken for people to see the birthmark on the woman's forearm? Moreover, it is unclear why Guo Xiuzhen disappeared in the first place. What if something happens?

Jiang Xihe asked again, "Dad Guo didn't report to the county government about such a big matter?"

"Of course I reported it. The government conducted a large-scale investigation and said that nothing was found. As time went by, no one took care of it. As long as Mr. Guo went to the Yamen to ask, he said that he was investigating, but the investigation has been going on all these years."

Jiang Xihe was too aware of the twists and turns of the yamen. In comparison, Pei Zhizhao was really a good official. Thinking that this good official loved and protected him, Jiang Xihe finally felt more comfortable.

"Brother, how was your conversation with Liu Tang yesterday?"

Jiang Xifeng also changed his mood, with a smile on his face, "I plan to go there tomorrow to propose marriage."

Jiang Xihe groaned and covered his mouth in excitement. Jiang Xifeng smiled slightly, "Aunt Zhao has always wanted Liu Tang to quit this job. Liu Tang also agreed and set a wedding date. I plan to take Liu Tang to Beijing. Xiaohe, what do you think?"

Jiang Xihe was so happy, "I have always been worried that it would be inconvenient for you to be alone in the capital. This is great. I can rest assured that Liu Tang will take care of you."

Jiang Xifeng was still a little reluctant, "But I'm worried about you being here alone."

"Don't worry, brother, I have Mr. Pei and Aunt Zhao. Besides, Liu Tang will come back before the wedding. When do you plan to set the wedding date?"

"I will buy a house first when I go back this time. I originally thought that we would live together, but now the plan has completely changed. Everything depends on Liu Tang's liking. We will see how long it takes to clean up the house. I don't want to delay it too long, otherwise Liu Tang will follow me like this. I wronged her."

Jiang Xihe can understand his brother's love and affection for Liu Tang, "Don't worry, my brother, we brothers and sisters are living a good life now, and we will definitely marry Liu Tang. She is my best friend. I am very happy that my brother is marrying her." .”

As Jiang Xihe spoke, she burst into tears for some reason. She thought of many times in the past, and those past times have turned into beautiful memories today. Jiang Xifeng was also a little moved, "It's a good thing you talked to Liu Tang about your concerns, otherwise she wouldn't know how to promise me."

Jiang Xihe smiled, "Although you lied to me, I can feel Liu Tang's affection for my brother. This is the best. You are all my dearest people. I hope you are happy."

Jiang Xifeng looked at his sister lovingly, his smile not diminishing, "Take care of yourself from now on. We will correspond every week. If you have time, go to the capital to visit us more often."

Jiang Xihe agreed, "When do you plan to leave?"

Jiang Xifeng thought about it, "Let's go after Liu Tang has packed up. I want to visit Father Guo on the way. If he agrees, I want to take him to Beijing with me to provide for him in his old age."

Jiang Xihe was a little moved, but his brother had not changed at all. He had always been the gentle and kind-hearted eldest son of the Jiang family.

"By the way, do you plan to take Liu Quan'an's case?" Jiang Xifeng asked.

"Well, Liu Quan'an is only eight years old. Whether it's because of the medical center or not, if his parents want to know the truth, I will help them."

"What if we lose?" Jiang Xifeng was a little worried. During those years at home, he focused on studying and only watched his sister chattering behind his father all day long. He actually didn't know how well his sister's complaint was written and whether he would have the upper hand in court.

Jiang Xihe drank a bowl of noodles and smiled brightly, "I am different from my brother Chunwei in writing a complaint. The outcome is determined by winning or losing, but sometimes the truth is more important than winning or losing."

Jiang Xifeng carefully studied his sister's words, his eyes shining with approval.

After breakfast, Jiang Xifeng carried a wooden box to Jiang Xihe, "Xiaohe, here are the things rewarded by the emperor, and there are also five thousand taels of silver notes, please keep them."

Jiang Xihe was stunned, "Brother, what are you doing?"

"You took all the money from home to me, and you have been suffering for more than half a year. My brother said that I would give you a good life. These are all the belongings I saved after the Spring Festival, and I will give them to you."

Jiang Xihe smiled, "Brother is getting married soon, why do you give me so much money?" Jiang Xihe pointed to the silver and copper key in the dressing box, "Master Pei's family is all mine, and you both give me money, even though I I love money, but I am not greedy.”

Jiang Xifeng insisted on Jiang Xifeng accepting it, "Master Pei gave me what I gave, and what I gave to my brother was what my brother gave me. I will still make money for Liu Tang and I to live in the future, and these are all for you."

Jiang Xifeng actually regrets that he should have given the banknote to his sister on the first night after he came back. Now, compared with Pei Zhizhao's, his family's wealth is far behind.

(End of this chapter)