Chapter 372 Something Big is Going to Happen
An Qinghe was stunned.
At this time, someone squeezed over and stood beside He Jinglan.
The three of them stopped talking and looked away.
An Qinghe was surprised, "Meng..."
Meng Chengping quickly winked.
An Qinghe understood that with so many people around, he definitely couldn't call him General Meng directly.
Gu Xixi and He Jinglan disguised themselves specially because they didn't want to attract attention.
So he smiled and bowed, "Mr. Meng, long time no see."
Meng Chengping also responded by returning the greeting, "Boss An, how are you?"
When he looked up, he glanced at the two girls next to him.
They are all completely unfamiliar faces.
Meng Chengping stood up again, still close to He Jinglan.
He Jinglan moved towards Gu Xixi, with a stern face, making it clear that "we are not familiar with each other, so stay away from her."
She whispered to Gu Xixi, "Indeed, there are still doubts about this person, doubts about the Fan family."
"I just don't know what Mu Nanzhao will do next."
Gu Xixi said, "Given his personality, it would be better if he didn't move."
"Since they have taken action this time, they will not let the Fan family go."
The mystery of the illegitimate child may be the key.
He Jinglan seemed to be thinking about something.
At this time, they saw the guards accompanying Mu Nanzhao handing something to the prefect.
The prefect unfolded it and saw it was a piece of paper.
His expression changed drastically at first, and then he quickly read the content above.
No one in the hall knew what was happening.
The prefect's face was gloomy, and this time he did not give the paper to others for circulation.
Instead, he clapped the wooden stick and said, "It's past noon today, it's not appropriate to execute the prisoner. Take the prisoner back to the prison first!"
He paused, and when he looked at Fan Dongping, a gloomy look flashed across his eyes.
"Fan Dongping is a prisoner sentenced to death. He must be held in solitary confinement and publicly executed on a chosen day!"
"Adjourn! Close the door!"
Lu Jing was stunned.
Other examining officials, clerks, and yamen runners were also slow to react.
I thought Fan Dongping was going to die today, but I didn't expect that the execution would suddenly change from immediate execution to execution on a later date.
Why did the prefect change his mind at the last minute?
There is indeed a particular emphasis on the time of beheading in public. The yang energy is strongest at noon, which can suppress evil spirits.
But there are exceptions, such as immediate execution. There are examples of immediate execution in this dynasty.
So the prefect was definitely not wrong just because of the wrong time.
The real reason must be something the Regent showed him.
The bailiffs took all the prisoners away.
The gate of Jingzhao Prefecture was also slowly closing.
Everyone in the hall had their own thoughts, but because it concerned the Regent, no one dared to ask directly.
Only Lu Jing's expression changed for a moment, then he raised his head and looked straight at the prefect.
The prefect said solemnly, "I know what you want to say."
"What I can tell you is that no one wants to protect him. You can rest assured about that."
"As for your family's case, it has been concluded."
"The court is no joke in judging cases, and I guarantee with my personal reputation that today's ruling will not change overnight."
Lu Jing was silent for a moment, then bowed deeply, "I am willing to trust the court and you, my Lord."
"I am waiting for the day when justice will be served!"
As soon as Lu Jing left, the prefect stood up and bowed to Mu Nanzhao, saying, "This matter is of great importance. I will come to the palace immediately to see you and explain the case in detail to your majesty in person!"
Mu Nanzhao nodded slightly.
So the prefect had been so busy from the beginning until now that he left without even having time to eat a bite of lunch.
The officials who were attending the trial looked at each other in bewilderment.
Impeaching the Fan family is no small matter.
In addition, according to convention, there is no rush to go through the procedures to investigate and punish important officials like Lord Fan.
But the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture did not hesitate or wait and see at all.
Are you in such a hurry to go to the palace to meet the emperor?
Is something serious going to happen...
The officials sat in their seats reluctantly, but in fact their hearts were already wandering away.
Finally, Mu Nanzhao left Jingzhao Prefecture.
Everyone felt relieved and left in a hurry without even saying goodbye.
Outside Jingzhao Prefecture, the people had gradually dispersed.
Meng Chengping then dared to talk to He Jinglan openly, "Even if you want to pretend that you are not familiar with me, you shouldn't even look at me."
This was said with grievance and a little resentment.
Gu Xixi, An Qinghe and others laughed when they heard it.
He Jinglan was also amused and helpless, "Everyone is watching the trial, who is watching you?"
"But how did you recognize me when I was already like this?"
Meng Chengping said truthfully, "I spent quite a while looking for it when I first came here. Fortunately, Boss An has a pair of special eyes that are particularly eye-catching in the sunlight blue."
Gu Xixi glanced at An Qinghe and said, "He is indeed outstanding and easy to recognize."
"But how do you tell the difference between Jinglan and me?"
This morning, they both put on their masks and stood together looking in the mirror, only to find that their body shapes were very similar.
After changing your appearance, if you don't speak or move.
It's really hard to tell who is who.
However, Meng Chengping stood accurately next to He Jinglan as he walked over.
It can be seen that he has some unique vision.
However, Meng Chengping asked in confusion, "Distinguish? Isn't this something that can be seen at a glance?"
He Jinglan raised her eyebrows, "When did you learn to tell lies to please a woman?"
Meng Chengping was startled, and hurriedly clarified himself, "I didn't, I said I would never lie to you."
"But I just see that the way you look is completely different from Boss Gu's."
He Jinglan was frustrated, "It seems that my disguise skills are still a little bit lacking."
Meng Chengping hurriedly comforted him, "Not bad, not bad. If Boss An wasn't here, I wouldn't be able to find you and Boss Gu mixed in with the crowd."
He Jinglan turned her head to look at him, "Really?"
Meng Chengping smiled innocently, "How dare I lie to you?"
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An Qinghe looked at them quietly for a while, then asked Gu Xixi in a low voice, "Are these two people..."
Gu Xixi said meaningfully, "Maybe, who knows."
An Qinghe understood, "Don't worry, as long as they don't say it themselves, I won't say it either."
Several people were waiting near the side gate of Jingzhao Prefecture.
Seeing Lu Jing coming out, they all went to greet her.
Gu Xixi said, "Thank you for your hard work. You did a great job."
Since burying his parents, Lu Jing has never shed tears again.
She gritted her teeth and persevered through the most dangerous and difficult times in the capital.
Hearing Gu Xixi's words at this moment, her eyes instantly turned red.
“Hi!”
Lu Jing took two quick steps forward excitedly, grabbed Gu Xixi's hand, and choked up after a long while:
"You always say I can do it, fortunately, I didn't let you down!"
Gu Xixi smiled gently, "You didn't let yourself down."
Lu Jing nodded vigorously, "Yes! Fan Dongping, County Magistrate Chen and his men have been convicted."
"It's a pity that I couldn't watch Fan Dongping being beheaded today to comfort the spirits of my parents in heaven."
An Qinghe said, "Just now the prefect still said that Fan Dongping was a death row prisoner."
"This means that his death sentence should not change."
"Perhaps they found out that he had committed other crimes, so they had to delay it."
Lu Jing nodded, "I hope so."
Gu Xixi introduced He Jinglan and Lu Jing.
Lu Jing said, "Although I have never met Miss He before, I have heard of her great name."
"Seeing him in person now makes me feel even more intimate."
As she spoke, she suddenly knelt down without any warning.
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