"Qin Zhao?!"
"Is that the little Sanyuan Qin Zhao?"
"That's impossible, could it be that they have the same name?"
…
When the people around heard Qin Zhao introduce himself, they immediately started talking about it.
The leading yamen runner was the same one who had brought Qin Zhao the good news of his victory. He was stunned for a moment when he saw Qin Zhao, then he came to his senses and said, "It's Mr. Qin. The prefect is waiting in the lobby. Please come in."
Qin Zhao turned around and asked Jing Li: "Wait for me outside."
"No." Jing Li didn't even think about answering.
This was Jing Li's first time facing such a scene, and he was indeed a little frightened. But Qin Zhao had come here for him, so how could he let Qin Zhao face it alone?
Jing Li whispered, "I'm not afraid. I'll go in with you."
Qin Zhao: "Okay."
The two were led into the hall by the yamen runners.
The prefect was already sitting high up in the hall. He saw who was coming and asked in surprise, "Qin Zhao?"
Qin Zhao took Jing Li by the hand and stood in front of the hall. He bowed to the prefect and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency the Prefect."
The atmosphere in the government office was dignified and oppressive, and everyone who entered was trembling with fear and timidity. But even at this moment, this man showed no fear at all, and his behavior was calm and natural, with an extraordinary demeanor.
The prefect began to feel somewhat favorable towards Qin Zhao.
He has admired this man for a long time.
As early as when this person passed the imperial examination and ranked third in the class, the prefect had considered recruiting him into the government office, but he unexpectedly declined politely on the grounds that he was preparing for the exam.
Whenever the prefect thought of this, he felt regretful.
Because he knew that Qin Zhao was not just rejecting his invitation. He was telling him in disguise that he wanted much more than that.
Qin Zhao's ambition is not this small city, what he wants is the capital and great power.
Moreover, the prefect never doubted whether he could do it.
Whether it was his talent or his interpersonal skills, there was nothing wrong with this man. The prefect, who had been an official for many years, could tell at a glance that this man would have a bright future.
Of course, the prefect was an honest and fair official, and even if he liked and respected this person, he would not treat Qin Zhao specially because of this.
Thinking of this, he cleared his throat and slapped the wooden stick: "You were beating the drum outside the government office just now to complain about your grievances. Did you have any grievances to redress?"
"Exactly."
Qin Zhao said, "I heard that the government arrested a murderer yesterday. He is Mr. Chang, the owner of Jing'an Bookstore."
The prefect was somewhat familiar with this name. He tilted his head and instructed the legal advisor sitting beside him, "Look for this case."
The lawyer flipped through the files on the table and said quickly, "Your Excellency, this case does exist. The day before yesterday, the authorities received a report that a male corpse was found in the suburbs. It was the younger brother of Mr. Chang, the owner of Jing'an Bookstore. Upon investigation, it was found that Mr. Chang had been seen leaving the city the day before, near the location where the body was found. The murder weapon and bloodstains of Mr. Chang were also found in Jing'an Bookstore. With witnesses and evidence, the case was closed yesterday."
The prefect frowned and asked, "Is he your relative?"
"No."
"Then why are you asking him?"
Qin Zhao asked, "As long as it's an unjust case, I can beat the drum to redress it. What law says I can't redress someone else's injustice?"
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