On the second day after the Gu family banquet, Ji Zhifei, the young master of the Ji family, went to the government office and confessed to hiring a killer to commit murder and intentionally seize the shop. The prefect immediately launched an in-depth investigation, and within just seven days, he apprehended the real culprit and cleared Boss Chang's name.

On the day Boss Chang was released from prison, Qin Zhao and Jing Li went to the yamen to pick him up.

He has been in prison for about half a month, but he looks like he has aged several years, with many white hairs growing on his temples.

The prison conditions at the government office weren't great; even a few days there would leave an ordinary person exhausted, let alone Boss Chang, who had been through a family tragedy. Fortunately, Qin Zhao had asked Gu Changzhou to convey to the prefectural governor that he be treated well, which saved him from developing any serious illness.

As soon as Boss Chang saw the two of them, he bowed solemnly to them and said, "Thank you very much for saving my life."

He didn't know much information in prison, but from Qin Zhao beating the drum to protest his injustice and demanding a retrial of his case, to Ji Zhifei's subsequent surrender, it was not difficult to guess that it was these two people who helped.

If they hadn't intervened, he would have been executed for murder by now.

"We didn't do anything, Boss Chang, you're welcome." Jing Li helped Boss Chang up and took out a peace amulet from his arms and handed it to him. "This is what I asked for you at the temple yesterday. Wear it on your body to ward off bad luck."

Boss Chang said gratefully, "Sir, you are so thoughtful."

"As for this item, it should be returned to its original owner."

Qin Zhao handed him back a land deed.

After Ji Zhifei confessed his guilt, the deed was presented as evidence in court. Now that the real culprit has been apprehended, the prefect has given it to Qin Zhao, asking him to return it to Boss Chang.

When Boss Chang saw this thing, his eyes suddenly turned red.

A small land deed involved so many things and even cost his own brother's life.

Even if the real murderer is caught now, it cannot bring back that life.

Boss Chang was overwhelmed with emotions. He realized he had lost his composure, turned his head and wiped his eyes with his sleeve before taking the deed back. "Thank you very much, thank you very much."

Qin Zhao hosted Boss Chang for a simple meal.

During the meal, Qin Zhao asked, "Boss Chang, what are your plans next?"

"What else can we plan? We have to live our lives." Boss Chang gave a wry smile. "Go back and clean up, and reopen the business as soon as possible. From now on, behave yourself and don't get into trouble again."

"Don't say that." Jing Li said, "It's not your fault."

"But this incident was indeed caused by me." He tilted his head and looked out the window at the clear blue sky. "Mr. Zhaoli, I am also a scholar. I don't have the talent of Mr. Qin, but I believe I still have the integrity and character of a scholar and I am unwilling to compromise. But I only now realize that those things are not worth mentioning in this world."

"These days I've been thinking, if I had agreed when the Ji family wanted to buy the shop, taken the money and brought my brother back home, would things have been completely different?"

“What a pity…”

Boss Chang closed his eyes and said, "The day I was imprisoned, I never thought I'd get out alive. But now that I'm out, I'll live the rest of my life well, and repay the kindness you two have shown me."

Jing Li wanted to persuade him again, but was gently stopped by Qin Zhao.

Qin Zhao raised his glass, drinking tea instead of wine: "There are still many days to come. I wish Boss Chang a prosperous business and all the best."