"If this beast can do something like this, who knows how many more wrongful convictions and tragedies are on his record!"
"This must be investigated! A thorough investigation is necessary!"
Magistrate Wang's face flushed with anger. He turned to Wang Youren and said, "Wang, the Postmaster."
"Your subordinate is here."
"Put him in jail immediately, and have Magistrate Gao Yi take charge of the case. We must investigate it thoroughly and eradicate him completely."
"yes!"
Wang Youren was overjoyed, and at the same time, he didn't forget to give Sun Jian a grateful look.
In the past, I would never have been assigned these kinds of jobs.
Seeing that things had come to an end, Sun Jian proposed to Wang Zhongwu that he take his wife away.
Wang Zhongwu said that he had prepared a banquet at his residence, and insisted on repaying Sun Jian for saving his life.
Sun Jian politely declined, as he had his own plans and did not want to linger in the city.
"In that case, I, Wang, will not insist that you stay any longer."
“Sir, I, Wang, will remember this kindness and gratitude for the rest of my life. I will personally visit you to express my thanks after I have finished my official duties.”
"Wang, the postmaster, select a few fine horses and guards to escort Mr. Sun to his residence."
After saying this, Magistrate Wang gave Wang Youren a few meaningful glances. Wang Youren, having served as an official for many years, naturally understood.
"Yes, sir!"
After leaving the dungeon, Chu Qingcheng followed Sun Jian and Wang Youren to Wang Youren's residence.
Sun Jian was puzzled as to why they didn't go to the post station first, but went directly to Wang Youren's residence.
Upon arrival, they discovered that not only was Old Jiang waiting at Wang Youren's residence, but also Gu Zijian and Zhou Wan'er, who were pacing back and forth in the house, looking worried.
Wang Youren told Sun Jian that when they went to the dungeon with Lord Wang, they had someone pick up both of the ladies along the way, without mentioning it, because they wanted to give Sun Jian a surprise.
As it was getting dark, there were still many other people at the post station. Fearing that it might be inconvenient for the two ladies, Wang ordered someone to notify Lao Jiang to bring them over.
Sun Jian pursed his lips but didn't say anything.
When the two women saw that Sun Jian had not only returned safely, but also brought Chu Qingcheng back unharmed, they were overjoyed.
With red eyes and tears welling up, Gu Zijian rushed forward and hugged Sun Jian, checking him over to see if he had any injuries.
Although Zhou Wan'er was also worried and excited, she did not show it too obviously. She simply took Chu Qingcheng's hand gently and kept expressing her concern.
Sun Jian said he didn't care that Zhou Wan'er hadn't called him "husband" or had any intimate contact with him.
Anyway, ever since the day I married her, this girl has always been aloof.
Others might only doubt Zhou Wan'er's identity and background, but only Sun Jian, who possessed the system, knew that it was just Zhou Wan'er being polite because she was a princess.
A good friend is one who sees through things but doesn't say it out loud.
“Mr. Sun, it’s getting late, and it’s not safe to walk at night. Would you mind staying at my humble abode for the night? I’ll escort you back early tomorrow morning.”
Wang Youren clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and spoke with utmost courtesy.
The scene left Lao Jiang, Zhou Wan'er, and Gu Zijian stunned and speechless.
gentlemen?
you?
Wang?
You should know that when Sun Jian accompanied Lao Jiang to see Wang Youren in the evening with Zhou Wan'er and Gu Zijian, he was still very arrogant and even looked down on Sun Jian. Unexpectedly, his attitude has now completely changed.
Old Jiang, in particular, had his mouth agape in an "O" shape, as if frozen in place. He knew his uncle was arrogant, and he never imagined that he would see his uncle treat a commoner like this in his lifetime.
After obtaining Sun Jian's consent, Wang Youren acted swiftly, quickly having a room prepared and even hot water heated up for Sun Jian and his wives to soak their feet before bed.
Back in their room, the three women were all incredibly excited; at least they had finally overcome this ordeal.
Sun Jian sat lazily on the edge of the bed, looking at the simple room, and couldn't help but wonder: "Although the postmaster has no official rank, he is still a registered official of the prefecture and county. Why is his residence so dilapidated?"
Zhou Wan'er sighed softly, "Now there is war everywhere, the four countries are frequently at war, and there are bandits and thugs running rampant everywhere. The crops are failing. You are already very fortunate to have such conditions. Other officials may not even have enough to eat. Let alone a small post station official like him, even the county magistrate is not doing well. You should be content."
"You seem to know a lot about this?"
Sun Jian did not respond to Zhou Wan'er's words, but instead took the opposite approach, focusing on the key point of the topic and making a joke.
Upon hearing this, both Gu Zijian and Chu Qingcheng turned their curious gazes toward Zhou Wan'er.
Zhou Wan'er was at a loss for words, her cheeks flushed slightly, like a frightened rabbit. She hurriedly explained, "I... I'm just a woman, what do I know? These... these are all things I heard from others."
"Oh, I see."
Sun Jian looked at Zhou Wan'er and gave her a meaningful smile.
Since marrying Sun Jian, this girl has never had any intimate contact with him, and she has never even called him "husband" like Gu Zijian and Chu Qingcheng.
Although she still had some feelings for herself, it was obvious to everyone that she was strange in every way.
If it weren't for the fact that she possessed the imperial lineage, Sun Jian probably would never have guessed that this girl was actually a princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Sun Jian understood that Zhou Wan'er had been spoiled and willful since childhood; in modern terms, she had a princess complex and was difficult to tame.
After all, she's already his wife in name only. If she's willing to keep a facade and hide her background, then he'll just go along with it. Seeing through things without revealing them is what good friends do.
"Husband, have you really cured the magistrate's wife?"
Compared to Zhou Wan'er's strangeness, Gu Zijian was more curious about how Sun Jian had brought Chu Qingcheng out unharmed.
"Yes, why is even Wang Yicheng so respectful to you?" Zhou Wan'er asked as well.
Aside from curing the magistrate's wife and pointing out the way, they really couldn't think of any other reason.
Chu Qingcheng was very clever. After the two women asked her, she had already guessed the general idea. She added from the side, "Not only does Wang Yicheng respect you, sir, but even the county magistrate treats you as an honored guest and calls you 'sir'."
"Wow……"
Gu Zijian looked at Sun Jian with shining eyes, his gaze filled with admiration.
"For the magistrate to treat her like this, it must be because the magistrate's wife was seriously ill and the doctors were helpless, but it was you, sir, who saved her life."
"Then my husband put forward a condition: that is, to get me out of the dungeon..."
Chu Qingcheng deduced the general outline of the whole matter from the side.
"Husband, you are really amazing. You know so much, and even your medical skills are so superb."
"My lord, are you really just an ordinary commoner?"
Chu Qingcheng's eyes sparkled as she took Sun Jian's hand and gazed at him with a lovesick expression.
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