Chapter 791 I Know Everything
"But this can't be entirely blamed on me," County Magistrate Tang said, "How did I know Zhou Jin was her father? Changbo was investigating Zhou Man?"
The attendant was confused, "Master Yang is checking Miss Man?"
County Magistrate Tang covered his forehead and said, "Go back quickly. That girl is very clever, and Bai Shan is not a pushover either. It won't be long before their families find out."
County Magistrate Tang paused, then said thoughtfully, "So the longevity lock was worn by Manbao? That's not a current case, but an old one. Baldy is timid and wouldn't confess even under torture. It's very likely that many people are involved, and they're all acquaintances."
Follower: "Master, why don't you just say that he is from their village?"
County Magistrate Tang glanced at him and said, "Who said it was only people from their village? We don't even know what they have done wrong. Changbo hasn't told me anything."
At this time, County Magistrate Tang didn't know, and Yang Heshu also knew nothing.
Manbao and Baishan discussed it and both felt that County Magistrate Tang had ulterior motives, so they didn't have much interest in reading in the library.
Manbao habitually walked to the window and climbed in, while Baishan subconsciously entered through the front door.
The gentleman on duty saw Bai Shan come in and couldn't help but narrow his eyes and asked, "When did you go out?"
Bai Shan paused and said calmly, "I just went out to relieve myself. Didn't I even say hello to the gentleman?"
"Really?" The gentleman frowned. Could it be that he was so engrossed in reading that he didn't notice it?
Bai Shan nodded affirmatively: "Yes."
Then he went in, put away the things on the table, picked up the three books he had found to borrow early in the morning, and walked to the front to register.
Bai Shan is still in Class A3, but because of his ranking, he has the permission to borrow books from outside.
The gentleman on duty in the library still liked to lend books to Bai Shan because he only borrowed serious books, read them quickly, and the books he returned were not damaged.
So every time Bai Shan borrowed a book, as long as it was not too valuable, they would allow him to take it out.
The teacher completed his registration, handed him the book, and said with a smile, "Keep up the good work. Your Mr. Zhai boasted to us that you could be in the top five in the next year-end exam."
Bai Shan looked up and gave him a shy smile, put the book in the book basket and said goodbye and left.
The two county magistrates relied entirely on the confessions of the longevity lock and the bald man to infer that a case had occurred, but they had no idea what the case was. However, the Zhou family knew everything clearly, so when Manbao went home and told Zhou Silang about it, Zhou Silang broke out in a cold sweat on his back.
He swallowed and asked, "You said County Magistrate Tang asked about my father and my uncle?"
Manbao nodded, "Did something happen to Dad during the few days we were away? Fourth brother, why don't I go home with you?"
"Don't," Zhou Silang calmed down a bit and forced a smile. "With so many brothers at home, what could possibly happen? If something does happen, they'll send someone to call us back. Yizhou City isn't far from Luojiang County, so we can get there in a day."
Bai Shan also said: "That's right, if you are worried, I will let Daji and your fourth brother go back together."
Daji: ...He doesn’t quite understand. What’s the point of him going back?
Zhou Silang couldn't think too much now, and subconsciously nodded in agreement.
Daji frowned and said, "Master, I can only run errands when I go back, which is not as useful as a letter from you. If you are really worried, why not write a letter to the old lady? A word from the old lady can be much more helpful than me going back in person."
Zhou Silang and Manbao also looked at Bai Shan eagerly.
Bai Shan nodded immediately, "Okay, then I'll write a letter and take it back to Brother Zhou Si."
Daji retreated to the back.
Zhou Silang went out early the next morning, but his speed was still far inferior to that of County Magistrate Tang.
His messenger set out yesterday afternoon, carrying his letter and riding a fast horse to the capital. He changed horses at every post station he came across along the way, and finally caught up with County Magistrate Yang in the evening of the next day, who was leading five carriages.
He ran for a whole day and night, and when he got off his horse, his legs were so weak that he couldn't stand properly.
Wan Tian did not dare to delay and quickly asked someone to support him and carry him to see Yang Heshu.
Yang Heshu frowned and asked, "What urgent matter has caused you to run so desperately?"
The messenger was speechless and took out the letter from his pocket and handed it over.
Yang Heshu quickly took the letter and opened it. He scanned it at a glance and then stared at the letter in a daze.
Wan Tian called out nervously, "Master?"
Yang Heshu then gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "Tang Zhihe!!!"
Wantian immediately lowered his head and dared not speak.
Zhihe was the courtesy name of County Magistrate Tang. When the two had a good relationship, they would naturally call each other by their courtesy names, but calling each other by both surname and courtesy name meant that the young master was very angry.
Yang Heshu threw Tang He's letter aside. Although he was very angry at his self-willed behavior, he suppressed his temper and said, "Handle the writing."
Wan Tian immediately retreated to prepare the four treasures of the study. Yang Heshu thought for a moment and said to the messenger, "Tell me to send it back. This matter is no longer urgent."
The messenger breathed a sigh of relief. If he had to rush back overnight, he would probably be dead.
Yang Heshu wrote two letters, one to County Magistrate Tang and the other to Luojiang County Magistrate, both of which were stamped with his seal.
He handed the two letters to Wan Tian and said, "You must personally take someone to send them back. First, go to Yizhou City, and then return to Luojiang County."
He pondered, "Even if we alert the enemy, the Zhou family is powerless and can't do anything. They can investigate as they should. But you have to keep an eye on Tang He and don't let him use any tricks on others."
He leaned forward slightly and whispered, "The new wheat seeds came from the Zhou family. When he came, I reported them truthfully. No one knows how much he recorded."
Wan Tian was startled. He had always been following his master, so he naturally knew who the "he" the young master was talking about. He swallowed and quickly agreed.
Yang Heshu then sat up straight and said, "You don't have to go to Beijing. Just stay in Luojiang County and help Tang He."
Wantian is naturally not needed for solving a case. He stayed most likely to keep an eye on Tang He and tell him not to cause too much chaos in Luojiang County.
Of course, Wantian didn't have such ability. All he could do was to hang around Lord Tang a few more times to make him afraid of his young master and not go too far.
Wan Tian received the order, picked two people, and rode back on a fast horse. Although the young master said there was no rush, he still ran for more than an hour until it was dark and he could no longer see the road, so he stopped to sleep outdoors.
At this time, the adults of the Zhou family were sitting around the stove, worrying silently.
Ever since Zhou Silang arrived home, the atmosphere in their home had become somewhat solemn. Old Zhou sighed. Qian looked at him and said to Zhou Dalang, "You and Erlang go to Laizi's house and bring him here."
"Should we tell the village chief?"
The next chapter will be updated around 8 o'clock
(End of this chapter)
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