Chapter 273 Missing Qin Hanzhang
Su Qianqian turned her head to look at Qin Hanzhang. Qin Hanzhang looked at her. Although he didn't say anything, Su Qianqian actually understood what he meant.
"Master Zhuang will continue to investigate who the leader of the guild is, and we will eventually find out where the money went."
Su Qianqian said with a smile.
Qin Family: It’s like saying nothing…
After dinner, Su Qianqian returned to Tinglan Courtyard. Qin Hanzhang sent her back and went to the study to handle some business. He wanted to say something before leaving, but seeing Su Qianqian hurriedly going into the inner room, he left without saying anything else.
Su Qianqian didn't sleep well last night and was exhausted from trying cases all day. She quickly took a shower, changed into plain satin underwear, and went to bed early.
The floor heating was still warm as usual, but when Su Qianqian closed her eyes she felt the same empty feeling as last night and couldn't fall asleep.
I tossed and turned, changing several positions, but I just felt uncomfortable, as if something was missing. I opened my eyes and saw the pillow and quilt next to me, and then I remembered that Qin Hanzhang was missing.
But why would his presence or absence affect my sleep? She used to sleep soundly alone!
After thinking about it, I simply rolled the quilt into a roll and held it in my arms as a pillow. It really made me feel more comfortable. I raised my legs and pressed them on the quilt roll, smelling the cool fragrance on the quilt, and I fell asleep quickly.
At midnight, Qin Hanzhang had already changed into a black tight-fitting suit. Shi Yan tied a black cloak for him and walked out of the study. Qin Jiu and Qin Shisan appeared from the dark, and the three of them walked out of the marquis's mansion.
"You go to the city gate and wait first, I'll be there soon." Qin Hanzhang suddenly remembered something and instructed Qin Jiu and the others.
Walking into the bedroom, Qin Hanzhang approached the bed silently, gently lifted the curtain a little, and with the help of a little light, he could see Su Qianqian's sleeping posture clearly, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips.
Reaching out his hand, he tucked a strand of hair covering Su Qianqian's cheek behind her ear, and lifted the corner of the quilt for her. Qin Hanzhang put down the curtain and walked out of the bedroom silently...
It was much easier for Su Mu to wake up Su Qianqian than yesterday. She opened her eyes and looked around, and found that she was still holding Qin Hanzhang's quilt. He did not come home all night again, and she snorted in her heart.
[Hmph, if you can't do it, then you can't do it. In order to cover up the fact that you can't do it, you go to sleep in the study again. You do so many things. How childish! 】While brushing her teeth, Su Qianqian complained in her heart about Qin Hanzhang who was very concerned about his reputation.
During breakfast, Shi Yan came to report that Qin Hanzhang had gone out on business, which would take at least six or seven days, and at most a month. He asked Su Qianqian to bring the scimitar given by the emperor when she went out, so that she could be of use in case of any emergency. He also left ten guards for her to be at her disposal at any time.
[He went on a business trip. It seemed like he had a secret mission and he didn’t tell me in advance. 】
Su Qianqian nodded to indicate that she understood. After breakfast, she took Xue Ke and Dian Feng out to the Dali Temple. Before leaving, she asked Su Xing to deliver a letter to Anmin Teahouse, put it in a yellow perilla leaf tea pot, and place it on the tea rack.
Su Qianqian went out early today, and when she arrived at the Dali Temple, she still had some time, so she simply took out a handful of melon seeds from Xue Ke's pocket and went to eat the melons next to the clerks.
"Have you heard that the cold and dignified Censor He from the Censorate molested a mighty guard in the hunting grounds? That scene...tsk tsk tsk..."
"Your information is outdated. Besides, it's not that he manipulated the guards, but that he wanted the guards to know everything about him! Do you understand? Hehehe, Censor He is handsome, which is not a loss..."
"Don't talk about adult things, you're wasting your brain!"
"It's okay, it's okay. Please don't spread the word. Censor He is now suspended from his post and recuperating at home. I don't know if he can be reinstated!"
"The Jiangnan He family is a prominent family. If Lord He cannot be reinstated, then Lord He will have to take over. Someone must have a place for them..."
"Don't say it, don't say it..."
"Now that the northern border is pacified, why is it that the court is not at peace? A few days ago, the three courts held a joint trial, and now there is the Wanwu Shengcai Association. We don't know who will be implicated. Sigh, if the higher-ups open their mouths, we will have to run ourselves a lot!"
"Why are you complaining? Hurry up and get to work. There are many people waiting for this job if you don't want it!"
"Yes, yes, let's do it..."
The clerks dispersed and went about their own business. Su Qianqian also stood up, dusted off the melon seed crumbs, threw the shells into the trash can, and went to prepare for the court session.
I heard from Lord Zhuang that Xie Fangkun's tongue was severely injured and he can't speak for the time being, and he may never be able to speak in the future, so we still have to work hard on those branch leaders.
"Today we must follow the clues and investigate the matter of buying an official position, so as to avoid any more trouble. If the evidence is destroyed, the criminal will do anything desperately."
Lord Zhuang opened the sealed case files in front of several other jurors and reorganized them, but he did not talk about the case. With the lessons learned from the past, he was now wary even of his colleagues.
Today the Crown Prince was still attending the trial in the back hall. This time, the ones accompanying him were Prince Xiang and Imperial Tutor Su. This showed that after the Crown Prince went back to report to the Emperor, the Emperor also attached great importance to this case.
If this money could be dug out, part of it could be returned to the people to win their hearts, and part of it could be used to fill the national treasury, which would be a win-win situation.
"Master Su, I heard that your performance in the trial yesterday was quite brilliant. You investigated even the smallest details, forcing the criminal to plead guilty. I hope I can help Master Zhuang to conclude this case today. Don't let His Majesty down."
Master Su turned to Su Qianqian and spoke indifferently.
"Thank you for your praise, Lord Su. It is just a fluke. I will not slack off." Su Qianqian said humbly.
[Tsk, why should I care about His Majesty’s expectations? I didn't let him expect it! I am a small official, I am good at eating melons, I pretend to be a phoenix among crows, monkeys call me the king, I have no father and no mother...】
Su Qianqian rolled her eyes in her heart, hummed a nursery rhyme she had made up, and waited to be the mascot.
Master Su: You rebellious girl...
Prince: Lord Su is truly multi-talented!
Mr. Zhuang: Tell me clearly who is the crow and who is the monkey!
Lord Zhuang came to the court. This time, Fang Youan not only kowtowed to Lord Zhuang, but also kowtowed solemnly in the direction of Su Qianqian.
Lu Jun's gaze once again looked like a snake, reaching out to Su Qianqian.
"Fang Youan, we have already found the head of the Wanwu Shengcai Association. As for the head of the association, it is only a matter of time before we find him. The reason you were deceived by Liu Zi was because you wanted to buy a position for your eldest son. How did you know that positions can be bought and sold?"
Lord Zhuang asked in a deep voice.
"Sir, I heard about this when I was chatting with a guest. The guest said that his fellow countryman was good at making friends and could get a job as an official by spending some money. So I became interested and asked the guest for help."
"Who is that guest? What does he do for a living?"
"His name is Wu Wencai, and he is a broker who brokers deals."
"Take Wu Wencai!" Lord Zhuang threw down the order.
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