At this moment, inside an attic…
A handsome man sat quietly in a chair, surrounded by an aura of utmost composure. Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the door. The man abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and unfathomable! His arrogant and wicked demeanor instantly subsided.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the man slightly curled the corners of his lips, adding a touch of allure to his appearance.
"Uncle Wu, you seem to have aged even more in just one month!"
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the old man named Wu Bo, but it quickly disappeared, replaced by a face full of surprise and excitement, as if he were overjoyed to have something lost and found.
"Second Master? Is it really you? I... I thought..."
As he spoke, he excitedly tried to kneel down, but the man quickly stepped forward and helped him up. His eyelids were lowered, making it impossible to see his expression, but his tone was very moving, with a hint of longing.
"Uncle Wu...please don't do this!"
A thousand thoughts flashed through his mind, but he showed none of them. After a long time, when he had seen the old man off again, the man's eyes suddenly turned cold!
The only person who could have harmed him so much was his closest confidant. Thinking of this, he slightly curled the corners of his mouth, a smile that was both ironic and sorrowful.
Even his closest relatives are like this, is there really anyone in this world he can trust? Suddenly, an image of an old woman's undisguised disgust flashed through his mind, and the man couldn't help but smile, this time with a hint of genuine emotion. He subconsciously put his hand on his face, picked up a mirror from the table, and carefully examined his face.
He would mutter to himself narcissistically from time to time.
"You haven't gotten uglier, you're still as beautiful as ever!"
There was none of the desolation one feels after being betrayed by a loved one!
This man is none other than the richest man in the State of Qi—Qian Baiwan!
On the other side, Qin Qing and her family were preparing to go out to find a house. According to Mu Xing, she and Zhang He were captured by the same group of people. Although they were forced to separate, they were both in this country.
The six-year-old girl had such a clear mind; she even went so far as to look for her mother after she ran away. Her words were reasonable and well-founded. Qin Qing felt no joy at all, but rather a deep sadness in her heart.
Therefore, she must settle down here as soon as possible!
Just then, as they stepped out the door, a group of soldiers rushed over, with a scholar-like man at the head pointing excitedly at her.
"Sir, it was her! I heard her say she was going to kill that woman yesterday on the street, and all the people here can testify to that!"
Upon seeing this, Qin Qing suppressed his surprise and doubt instantly, and calmly looked at the soldiers.
"Please forgive me, sir. I did say those words, but it was because she wanted to kidnap my granddaughter. I spoke those words in a moment of anger, and I did nothing wrong! Is it illegal to threaten people with words these days? Your Excellency is so dignified, surely you will not believe the words of a lowly person!"
The leading scholar clearly hadn't expected a woman to be so clear-headed and fearless, and immediately blushed with anxiety.
"You're talking nonsense! I'm not a villain!"
Qin Qing snorted coldly and said!
"I didn't say it was you, why are you in such a hurry to admit it? Don't tell me you have something to hide."
She didn't mean anything by it, but the man suddenly became agitated, and the soldiers nearby quickly stopped him.
"Madam, we have received a report that Madam Fu from the west of the city was found dead in her house today, her death was gruesome. It just so happens that you had a quarrel with her yesterday, so the magistrate will summon you for questioning!"
That's what they say, but the aggressive manner of this group clearly indicates they have ill intentions!
Seeing this, Qin Qing could only nod slightly, then turned to the group and, while giving them instructions, took out some money.
"I can stay at the inn for another three or four days. I'm afraid I won't be back for a while. You must listen to what Peony Whit says!"
Mu Xing gripped her clothes tightly, her eyes filled with suppressed fear, revealing the little girl's deep unease. Xiao Muyue's lips twitched, and tears welled up instantly.
Qin Qing could only quickly comfort him.
"Don't be afraid, Grandma will be back soon! Trust me!"
After saying that, she secretly took out a gold ring and handed it to Peony, her eyes looking very serious.
"Peony, I'm entrusting my two most precious treasures to you. It will only take a few days, and I will definitely come back! Promise me you'll wait for me!"
The last few words even carried a hint of pleading, and Peony couldn't help but fix her gaze and speak solemnly.
"Mother...don't worry, I promise you I will take good care of the children and wait for you to come back!"
Qin Qing nodded, unsure whether she trusted or not. She believed that Shaoyao was a decent person, and as long as she kept her word this time, she would treat her like her own daughter from now on!
However, the interrogation still exceeded her expectations!
In the imposing hall, the man who had just been flustered was now extremely pleased with himself, a feeling that was evident on his face.
"My lord! I want to accuse her of killing Chengxi's wife! She had a motive for the crime!"
Qin Qing was about to speak when she was startled by a loud "Bang!" The arrogant prefect in the hall slammed his gavel and asked casually.
"No noise is allowed in the courtroom! Those kneeling below, state your names!"
Qin Qing then realized something was amiss. Looking at the officials in the hall who showed no seriousness and the smug scholar beside them, her face darkened.
"This humble woman, Mu Qinshi, greets Your Excellency!"
She was about to continue speaking when another loud noise came from the hall, interrupting her.
Immediately, she had a pretty good idea of what was going on. It was obvious that someone had deliberately framed her. She just didn't know if it was her enemy or that lady's enemy who wanted to use someone else to do their dirty work!
The prefect in the hall spoke directly.
"You criminal, Mu Qinshi! The evidence of your murder of Madam Fu in the west of the city is irrefutable. Guards, lock her up in jail and execute her tomorrow!"
Hearing this, Qin Qing was dumbfounded. From the moment she entered the hall until now, she had only uttered nine words. There had been no confession, not even an interrogation! She had only given her name and nothing else, and she was already sentenced to death?
joke!
Her expression changed instantly, and before the constables could arrest her, she rushed forward, grabbed the prefect's beard, and pressed a scalpel against his neck.
The prefect had just finished speaking and was thinking about what to buy to appease his concubine when, before he could even react, a flash of silver light appeared before his eyes, and a pain shot through his neck. The woman who had just been kneeling in the main hall was now standing in front of him.
He panicked, his face turned pale, his pupils contracted, and he swallowed instinctively, only to feel a sharp pain in his neck.
"No, no, no! Let's talk this out. You've been wronged, haven't you? This prefect... can reopen the case!"
The prefect never expected that an ordinary woman would have such skills. Normally, a woman who is not a citizen of this country could be killed without any objection. But he did not expect that this woman was no ordinary person!
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