The Rebirth of Space: the Lucky Girl From a Farm Family

Chapter 123 The visitor is not good

Shopkeeper Huang turned to look at Gu Huayu and asked, "Miss Xiaoyu, does she know about the Han family?"

Gu Dechang replied first: "That's Xiaojiao's previous husband's family."

Shopkeeper Huang understood instantly, nodded and said, "So that's it."

Gu Huayu looked at shopkeeper Huang and asked, "Has Uncle Huang ever dealt with County Magistrate Chen?"

Shopkeeper Huang nodded, "I've met him twice, but I haven't interacted with him before. He is a very high-spirited person and looks down upon merchants.

A scholar, a peasant, an industrialist, or a merchant? The status of merchants themselves was extremely low, and it was understandable that others would look down upon them. Shopkeeper Huang laughed and laughed at himself.

 Gu Huayu knew in her heart that Shopkeeper Huang and his team would keep a low profile and would not take the initiative to make friends with squires and celebrities, but that didn't mean that he didn't know the details of these people.

Gu Huayu nodded understandingly, "How much does Uncle Huang know about County Magistrate Chen? Let's talk about it."

Shopkeeper Huang sipped his tea and said, "Mr. Chen, a native of Shicheng, named Zhongping, courtesy name Mianzhi, and nicknamed Mr. Nanshan.

During the reign of the late emperor, he became a Jinshi scholar in the 16th year of Xingping and served as a county magistrate in Shicheng for 20 years. "

Gu Huayu couldn't help but ask: "Being a county magistrate in Shicheng for twenty years? Isn't this too stable?"

Shopkeeper Huang nodded, "It is indeed very stable. County Magistrate Chen prides himself on being a noble person and puts himself in the same category as Mr. Tao.

It is said that his nickname originated from Mr. Tao's saying about opening up the wilderness in the south.

This person is extremely contradictory. On various occasions, he appears to be indifferent to fame and wealth, has a breeze on his sleeves, and is untainted by the world.

 In fact, this is not the case, these are just his disguises.

 In life, Magistrate Chen was extremely extravagant and particular, and he had many wives and concubines in his backyard.

Chuntang once took people to deliver banquets to the backyard of the county government office several times. The county magistrate sent them to the concubines.

Chuntang came back and said that the layout of the backyard of the county government office was very particular. The county magistrate was dressed in brocade clothes instead of the usual fine cloth gown. "

Gu Huayu twitched the corners of her lips and smiled dryly, "It's not easy to pretend to be one thing on the surface but behind the scenes for twenty years. You don't need any money for those tables, right?"

Shopkeeper Huang shook his head, "How can I collect money when I deliver something to the backyard of the county government office?"

Gu Huayu leaned back on her chair, pondered for a moment, and said: "For twenty years, people have been doing one thing before others and another behind them, but this person can sit in the position of county magistrate for twenty years without being promoted or demoted. It is not simple. Have you checked his network?"

Shopkeeper Huang nodded: "After we settled in Shicheng, we asked people to check.

Chen Zhongping was able to stay in Shicheng stably for twenty years because of his family's connections. The Chen family and his wife Zheng's natal family were both prominent families in Shicheng.

These two families are well-known not only in Shicheng, but also in Xinzhou Prefecture and even on Jiangnan East Road.

 Chen Zhongping had a cousin named Chen Zhongqin, who was the same year as Chen Zhongping.

At the time of the scientific examination, Chen Zhongping was only a fellow Jinshi, but Chen Zhongqin aspired to the first place and was the Tanhualang of that year.

 Now in the Hubu Department of the Six Ministries, the official ranks range from minister to minister.

 Chen Zhongyan, the younger brother of Chen Zhongping's mother, was a fellow Jinshi in the eighth year of Changping and is now working as an errand at Taichang Temple.

 Chen Zhongping’s parents both lived in Beijing with Chen Zhongyan’s family.

In addition, another cousin of Chen Zhongping, Chen Zhongcheng, who has not yet entered the fifth server, works as a secretary on Jiangnan East Road.

The Chen family produced several Jinshis in a row, and their reputation in the local area was extremely high. In Shicheng, the Chen family is the only family that has its own clan school.

These are the general relationship network of County Magistrate Chen. "

 The Zheng Mansion is related by marriage to the Li Mansion, the natal family of Concubine Li today.

The wife of County Magistrate Chen is Zheng Peiqin, and her sister Zheng Peiyao is the wife of Song Yongquan, the prefect of Song Dynasty in Hongdu Prefecture.

His cousin Zheng Peilin married Li Size, the young minister of Dali Temple. Li Size was Li Guifei's natal brother.

 These are the daughters of the Zheng family who have married well.

The highest-ranking man in the Zheng family today is Zheng Peilin's father, Zheng Qiyao, who has reached the rank of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

 Hence, the Chen Mansion and the Zheng Mansion can be considered to be the same aristocratic families. The two families produced many talented people, and the only people left in Shicheng were County Magistrate Chen and his wife. "

After hearing this, Gu Huayu pondered for a moment and asked, "How much does Uncle Huang know about Zheng, the wife of County Magistrate Chen?"

Shopkeeper Huang shook his head, "Ms. Zheng is a low-key person. She usually keeps to herself and rarely appears at anyone's banquets.

 Outsiders know very little about her. Chuntang went to the backyard of the county government office several times, but never saw Mrs. Zheng. "

"It seems that this Mrs. Zheng is the one with little fame and fortune." Gu Huayu nodded, and then asked: "In addition to the county magistrate Chen Zhongping, there are also county magistrates and principals in the county government, right?"

Shopkeeper Huang took a deep look at Gu Huayu, nodded and said, "Yes. In addition to County Magistrate Chen, there are also County Magistrate Wang and Shi Zhubo."

Gu Huayu said: "Tell me about Wang Xian Cheng and Shi Zhu Bo."

 Gu Dechang saw that Gu Huayu was ordering shopkeeper Huang like a subordinate, which was very rude. He coughed and reminded in a low voice: "Xiaoyu, don't be rude."

Then he said to Shopkeeper Huang with a sad smile: "Brother Huang, what is that..."

Shopkeeper Huang responded with a smile: "Sir, you're welcome. Miss Xiaoyu is very insightful. I like to listen to what Miss Xiaoyu has to say."

 Gu Dechang felt relieved when he saw that shopkeeper Huang really didn't mind, and asked: "Xiaoyu, what do you want to ask Wang Xiancheng and Shizhu Bo?"

Shopkeeper Huang looked at Gu Huayu, he also wanted to know the answer.

Gu Huayu first leaned towards shopkeeper Huang and said, "Uncle Huang, I was rude just now. Please forgive me."

 Shopkeeper Huang said it was okay.

Gu Huayu then explained: "In Shicheng, County Magistrate Chen was the parent officer, and Shopkeeper Wang and the eldest sister were arrested under his order.

If we sue him, we have to go to Xinzhou Prefecture or Hongcheng. The officialdom is mostly about officials protecting each other. With the reputation of the Chen family, it will be difficult for us to win.

 Moreover, the eldest sister is in poor health and cannot withstand the hardships. We must rescue her as soon as possible.

 The relationship between the county magistrate and the county magistrate is very subtle. We can make good use of this special relationship. "

Gu Dechang nodded suddenly.

Su Min looked at Gu Huayu with admiration and thought to herself, as expected of the head of the family, he is so thoughtful at such a young age!

After hearing Gu Huayu’s analysis, Huang Xiao was extremely shocked. She nodded with a smile on her face and said, “Miss Xiaoyu’s analysis is right.

 Wang County Cheng, whose single name is Jun, is from Hongdu Prefecture. He was transferred to Shicheng four years ago.

Over the past few years, Wang County has wanted to make some political achievements and establish his prestige in the government office.

Magistrate Chen suppressed him everywhere, making it impossible for him to perform. Therefore, Wang Xiancheng, who was restrained, was a little depressed. He often went to Huangji to have a drink and complain to me.

The Wang family is considered a prosperous family. His father, Wang Jin, once served as the magistrate of Zhongling County. He retired due to illness ten years ago and now opens an academy in Zhongling County.

Wang Jin was close friends with Jiang Xinmin, the commander-in-chief of Hongdu Prefecture, and Jiang Xinmin was the cousin of Prime Minister Jiang.

As for the historian Bo Shike, his family background is much worse than that of the county magistrate and county magistrate. In the county government, he is also the most irritated. "

Gu Huayu thought for a while and said, "Let's start with Wang County Cheng. Uncle Huang, you are familiar with him. You can negotiate here."

Including the county government police officers, you can also help with one or two things, so that the eldest sister and shopkeeper Wang don't suffer. "

Uncle Huang nodded and said: "Okay, don't worry, Miss Xiaoyu, I will make arrangements. The police have already asked someone to take care of them. Miss Xiaojiao and Shopkeeper Wang should not be in trouble."

Gu Dechang asked worriedly: "Xiaoyu, what we do is inconsistent with the laws and regulations, is it okay?"

Gu Dechang has never entered an official career. He simply believes that everything in the world has justice and everything must be done in accordance with the law.

Gu Huayu explained patiently: "What we are suing is the county magistrate and his concubine in the backyard. If we follow the regulations, we have to file a lawsuit. But the eldest sister can't afford to wait, so she can only go to the wrong side."

Let's make the matter bigger and make it known to everyone, so that County Magistrate Chen will be afraid of the rumors and admit the wrong person and let him go.

While collecting the evidence against County Magistrate Chen, we also prevented him from denying his mistakes and blocking the sky with one hand.

If he really uses the trick of using power to suppress people from afar, we will have to break his sky. "

“But where can we collect evidence about him?” Gu Dechang asked worriedly.

Gu Huayu continued: "County Magistrate Chen has many wives and concubines in his backyard and lives a luxurious life. All these must be supported by money.

He wears a long muslin gown when going out, but at home he wears rich clothes. This difference between appearance and appearance is probably to hide his appearance from others.

 Why do you want to deceive others? It must be because he has a guilty conscience! As Shicheng's parent officer, why would he feel guilty? You did something shameful.

Those shady things are all things that hinder him.

 For example, where does the money for his luxurious life come from?

Also, where is the body of the girl who died in the backyard of the county government office? Uncle Huang, come with me to have a look tonight. "

 Gu Dechang nodded while listening. When he heard something later, he looked up at Gu Huayu and asked, "Why did Xiaoyu go to see the corpse? Find out the cause of death?"

 Gu Huayu nodded, "Yes, people don't die for no reason. Besides, I know the fragrance I made myself, and it will never harm the human body. If he wants to frame me, he also wants to see if I am willing."

Shopkeeper Huang nodded, turned around and ordered: "Su Min goes to inquire and find out where the body is. Let's go with Miss Xiaoyu in the evening."

Su Min leaned forward and said, "Yes, I'll do it now, little one."

"Xiaoyu, you..." Gu Dechang looked at Gu Huayu, but stopped talking, with a worried look on his face.

Gu Huayu comforted her and said, "Dad, don't worry about me. Uncle Huang and Su Min are with me and everything will be fine."

 In Gu Dechang's heart, Gu Huayu was always a child. It was somewhat difficult for him to accept that a child went to check the body at night.

Shopkeeper Huang helped: "Sir, please don't worry, I and Su Min will protect Miss Xiaoyu."

Gu Dechang nodded and said to Gu Huayu: "The matter is generally clear. Your grandfather and your uncle are still waiting at home. I will go back and talk to them first."

Gu Huayu nodded and said: "Okay, Dad will go back first, and I will go back to Meiyuan later."

Gu Dechang gave some instructions and said goodbye.

At the end of the year, Gu Huayu and shopkeeper Huang, Su Min dressed in night clothes, climbed over the wall from Huang Ji's backyard.

Su Min took the two of them straight to the morgue not far from the county jail.

Entering the morgue, Su Min pointed to the corpse parked by the wall and said, "Girl, this is it."

Gu Huayu nodded, walked to the body, stretched out her hand to lift the white cloth covering the body, and saw bleeding from the deceased's orifices.

Shopkeeper Huang whispered: "Girl, it seems that this person died of poison."

Gu Huayu nodded, "He died of poisoning."

As he spoke, Gu Huayu looked around the deceased, then took out a glass bottle and collected some dirty blood. "Let's go back."

When the three of them returned to Huangji, Gu Huayu said, "Let's go change clothes first and meet in the study later."

Gu Huayu returned to the Orchid Room, entered the space first, analyzed the retrieved dirty blood, and got the results quickly.

 Gu Huayu took a look at the result, walked out of the room, changed out of her night clothes, and turned to go to the study.

Shopkeeper Huang and Su Min were already waiting here. When they saw Gu Huayu come in, they stood up and greeted Gu Huayu.

Gu Huayu motioned for the two of them to sit down, "No need to be polite, just sit down."

Shopkeeper Huang poured tea for Gu Huayu and said, "Girl, drink tea."

Gu Huayu took the cup, lowered her head and took a sip, and said: "That maid died of arsenic. The Han family did not hesitate to use the maid's life to make a fuss, she must have come with the idea of ​​​​returning a life for a life.

 She wants my eldest sister’s life.

It was just Han's mischief, Chen Zhongping accompanied her mischief and ordered the eldest sister and shopkeeper Wang to be taken away. It seems that this matter cannot be done simply because the person who came here is evil. "

Su Min asked: "Then what should we do? Let him do this?"

Shopkeeper Huang looked at Gu Huayu, he wanted to know what she thought.

Gu Huayu said calmly: "Since Chen Zhongping is acting recklessly, we will accompany him in a big show."

 “How to act?” Su Min asked, curiosity and expectation in her words.

Shopkeeper Huang glanced at Su Min and signaled him not to disturb Gu Huayu.

Gu Huayu said calmly: "I want to see if the Chen family and the Zheng family can withstand the robbery.

Su Min, go to Shuilan's village for me and bring everyone here. Be sure to rush to the county government office in Chenzheng.

I will go back to Meiyuan later to discuss with my grandfather and the others, and let my uncle and father go to the Yamen to complain.

Uncle Huang, you sent people to the streets to spread the news, trying to attract people who like to watch the excitement to the Yamen.

We can only make the matter bigger, expose it to the public, let the people see the truth of the matter, and use public opinion to force County Magistrate Chen to admit his mistake and release the person.

In addition, find out the circumstances behind Chen Zhongping as soon as possible and be prepared to fight him to the end. "

Su Min was eager to try it out. He liked the young master's fearless temperament very much. "Yes, don't worry, Miss Xiaoyu. As soon as the city gate opens, Xiaoyu will leave the city and promise to bring people back to the city on time."

Shopkeeper Huang was also overjoyed. In these days of contact, he had long admired Gu Huayu's calmness and calmness in times of trouble.

Today, Gu Huayu’s series of arrangements allowed him to see her thoughtful side. With such an outstanding young master, the revenge of the master and his wife will be avenged sooner or later...

 Gu Huayu didn’t know that Shopkeeper Huang’s thoughts had changed a thousand times, “Uncle Huang, we must hurry up and get the handle on County Magistrate Chen.”

Shopkeeper Huang bowed and said, "Okay, I will find out as soon as possible."

Gu Huayu stood up and said: "These are the things I can think of for now. You can also think about it and see if there is anything missing? If so, let's discuss it later.

 I will go back to Meiyuan now to discuss with my father and others about redressing the grievance tomorrow. "

Shopkeeper Huang stood up and walked out, "I'll send the girl over."

Gu Huayu knew that Shopkeeper Huang was worried about her returning to Meiyuan alone, "I'm tired, let's go."

Gu Huayu returned to Meiyuan and saw that the lights were still on in the study, so she walked over and knocked on the door.

 (End of this chapter)