The abortion drug was tampered with in order to take the lives of Shaoyao and the child, because only the dead can shut their mouths forever.

The reason why Concubine Pan was so vicious was probably because she was instructed by her superiors.

The brothel had a set of strict management rules for the girls in the brothel. All the girls who opened the door to receive customers were given medicine by Concubine Pan to prevent pregnancy.

Peony is no exception.

But she was still able to get pregnant for only one reason.

She doesn't drink it herself, she wants to keep a child.

However, she probably didn't expect that the person she thought she could keep by using the child didn't want the child to become her handle, so she ordered Concubine Pan to kill him.

Yin Le stood in the washroom, looking at the rotting corpse covered with white cloth on the wooden board, which no longer had any trace of its former beauty. He listened to the county magistrate's speculations and analysis, and tears fell in disbelief.

"How could this be?"

"Sister Shaoyao, why are you so stupid? You still cherish the words he left behind. Even when the fire was so big that night, you still wanted to go back and take away the things he left for you. How could he do this to you!"

Seeing that Yin Le was very emotional, Song Zhang quickly asked the bailiff to take her out of the water room.

Yin Le sat in the corner of the lobby, her hands clenched into fists in anger. She took a deep breath to calm herself down for a long time, then stood up and rushed to the center of the lobby and asked:

"Mr. County Magistrate, can you avenge Shaoyao?"

Song Zhang looked at her and sighed regretfully, "I can only bring Lady Pan to justice."

Yin Le was very disappointed, she knew that Zhao Da, who wrote the poem, was the culprit.

But, does this person who killed Shaoyao not receive any punishment?

Song Zhang looked at Yin Le nervously, as he became agitated again, and winked at the bailiffs, reminding them to be careful.

But what they didn't expect was that Yin Le suddenly calmed down, knelt down, and said seriously: "I understand."

What did she understand? Song Zhang was full of doubts.

However, he was very grateful that Yin Le was willing to testify in court regardless of his woman's reputation.

As for those other poor women who could not be persuaded, after Yin Le's persuasion, no one knew how many of them would be willing to leave the court tomorrow.

Song Zhang asked someone to send Yin Le to his wife to rest first. After they left, he called the county magistrate and asked him whether Concubine Pan had been caught.

The county magistrate nodded slightly and handed over the red mandarin duck bellyband, and Concubine Pan was captured "very smoothly".

However, the gentleman had a rather unpleasant look on his face, and he also asked him to convey a few words to County Magistrate Song.

"What did he say?" Song Zhang asked curiously.

The county magistrate relayed: "He said that young people should not be too enthusiastic."

"Oh, by the way, he also gave you a gift, saying thank you for helping him find a good memory."

The county magistrate said this while suppressing his nausea, then immediately waved his hand and asked his officers and soldiers to present the gifts.

Song Zhang opened a beautifully carved mahogany box on the spot, and the white silver inside almost blinded their eyes.

The yamen runners watching were so excited that their breathing became rapid. They had never seen so much silver in their lives!

Song Zhang's face turned pale. What was this?

bribe?

Or bribery?

The master saw that his master was unhappy, so he asked tentatively: "How about giving it back to him?"

"What else?" Song Zhang shouted coldly, "Since he gave it, then give it to those girls who were harmed, and accumulate some good karma for him!"

The county magistrate took a breath and asked, "Sir, have you divided them all?"

Song Zhang looked at the group of people in front of him speechlessly. What kind of parasites did the previous county magistrates breed!

I cursed my predecessors in my heart, but I also praised and encouraged them for their good work, so that the few who were willing to work would not run away.

But as for that silver, no one in the yamen is allowed to touch a single penny!

Thinking about the guest at the county magistrate's house, everyone agreed reluctantly, but in the end they did not have the courage to challenge the county magistrate's bottom line.

Otherwise, who knows if the God of Death will kill them as thieves!

With Qin Yao at home, Song Zhang is now full of confidence.

Fearing that the night would be long and full of trouble, he made a concerted effort and tried the case of Concubine Pan the next day.

There are both witnesses and evidence, the evidence is conclusive, he will be beaten with fifty sticks on the spot, his head will be shaved and tattooed, he will be thrown into prison, and he will be executed in the autumn!

The wicked woman received the punishment she deserved, and everyone was delighted. The people of the whole city cheered and shouted, "Great Lord!"

However, amidst the joy and noise, the rescued women stood in the backyard of the county government office with a look of confusion, not knowing where to go.

Most of them were sold by their families to gambling houses, which then sold them to brothels. They had no place to go back to.

Another part of them were abducted by acquaintances and bought by Concubine Pan.

However, since he had been missing for so long and his family had not come to look for him, he would not be welcomed if he suddenly returned now.

What frightened them even more were the rumors in the village.

On the day of the wedding, several women who had previously promised Yin Le did not come out.

From beginning to end, Yin Le was the only one who pointed out Concubine Pan's evil deeds in the court.

Even though she was wearing a mask, she was still recognized by her family members who came to watch the trial.

After finishing her testimony, Yin Le looked back and saw her brother standing outside the hall in shock. Her heart was pounding like a drum. She pinched her palm until it bled so as not to avoid her brother's unbelieving and heartbroken gaze.

It was not until the county magistrate ordered her to leave that Yin Le ended her torment.

If she is like this, what about other sisters who are more vulnerable than her?

They would not be able to bear it if they were recognized by their relatives, friends and family.

But now that Concubine Pan has been executed and her mission has been completed, what should she do next?

Yin Le was confused.

"Madam, the master is back!"

The servant outside the door reported excitedly.

Seeing Song Zhang striding towards them wearing the county magistrate's uniform and holding an official hat, everyone in the Song family looked at him with admiration.

They all heard the voice of the city's great master in the courtyard, and the servants of the Song family felt honored and extremely proud.

In the flower hall, the wife of the county magistrate and the young ladies, who were discussing with Qin Yao how to capture the bad guys, heard the servant's report, and hurriedly stopped throwing them over their shoulders and stepped forward with a smile.

When Song Zhang saw these familiar faces, his body, which had been tense all morning, finally relaxed. He took a big step and sat down on the armchair. He took the tea handed to him by his sister, drank a cup of it in one gulp, and then he felt relieved.

Qin Yao joked, "How does it feel to be called the Great Lord by the people?"

Song Zhang laughed, "Very refreshing!"

The county magistrate's wife also laughed, and the children's eyes lit up and they looked at their father in admiration.

Although Qin Yao couldn't bear to interrupt this warm family, she still had to remind them: "I want to go back."

Song Zhang stood up excitedly, almost breaking the teacup, "Madam Qin, wait a minute!"

Afraid that Qin Yao would leave without saying goodbye, he quickly asked someone to call the master over, "Remember to have him take Madam Qin's new bow!"

Qin Yao's eyes lit up, and she said sensibly, "Then I'll sit for a while."

With Liu Ji at home, he is good at taking care of the children and doing housework, so there is actually nothing for her to worry about. (End of this chapter)