Xiao Yihan carefully placed the seal and pistol back into the box, then closed the box. "Thank you, Taoist Priest. I'll take this box back and study it to see if it can provide us with any useful clues."
Taoist Qingyun nodded and said earnestly: "Comrades, I know that Xiaofeng went astray because he was bewitched by others.
If he hasn't committed an unforgivable crime and admits his mistakes with a good attitude, I hope you can consider sparing his life in consideration of the clues I provided you."
Xiao Yihan looked at Taoist Qingyun and couldn't help feeling a little moved. Taoist Qingyun knew that Yue Lingfeng had committed a serious crime, but he still didn't want to give up.
She wanted to do her best to save Yue Lingfeng's life. This kindness and persistence moved Xiao Yihan.
He sighed, "Master Qingyun, we understand your feelings. However, the crime Yue Lingfeng committed is indeed too serious, and we cannot make any promises to you.
However, we will use the clues you provide to quickly find the other spies, apprehend them all, and try to gain leniency for him."
Taoist Qingyun couldn't help but feel grateful after hearing Xiao Yihan's words. He understood that Xiao Yihan and the others had made their utmost efforts to understand and consider his feelings.
He nodded silently to show his gratitude for Xiao Yihan's kindness and promise.
After everyone had learned the whole story, they said goodbye to Taoist Qingyun and left the Taoist temple.
They knew in their hearts that the clues in this box were very important for investigating Qingxu's true identity, and they had to find out the truth of the matter as soon as possible.
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In Qingshan Brigade, there were several sidecar motorcycles parked at the entrance of the educated youth site, and the site was filled with villagers watching the fun inside and out.
Deputy Director of the Revolutionary Committee Zhang Shengli, along with a group of people, were carefully searching Qiao Rucheng's room. They checked every item in the room.
They opened drawers, rummaged through boxes, checked books, and even looked under the bed and in corners, but they did not find any suspicious objects or clues.
Qiao Rucheng felt helpless and angry as he watched his things being turned upside down. He said dissatisfiedly, "What are you doing? We haven't done anything wrong. Why are you searching our room?"
Diao Lijun also looked furious. He shouted, "As educated youth, we came to the countryside to support construction. We haven't done anything wrong. You have no right to search our rooms at will."
Zhang Shengli sternly rebuked him, "Qiao Rucheng, the superiors have come to inform you that your father was a spy and he has committed suicide out of fear of punishment.
Our superiors have asked us to conduct a thorough investigation into you to determine if you have any connection with your father."
We are not conducting a search without reason; we are performing our official duties.”
When Qiao Rucheng heard the news, he was stunned. His eyes were wide open, as if he could not accept this cruel reality, and he stood there motionless.
He was stunned for a moment, then asked in a trembling voice, "How is this possible? My father has been working for the revolution for so many years, how could he be a spy?"
"Your father was a spy. Before he committed suicide out of fear of punishment, he left a suicide note admitting that he was a Kuomintang spy. How could this be false?" Zhang Shengli looked at him coldly, his voice harsh and ruthless.
Qiao Rucheng staggered and fell to the cold snow, his face as pale as paper and his eyes empty and lifeless.
"This is impossible..." he muttered to himself, "My father is a veteran revolutionary, not a spy. He couldn't possibly do such a thing."
Chu Jingqiu glanced at Qiao Rucheng's expression and sneered. He didn't expect Qiao Rucheng to be so good at pretending. They were obviously both spies, but he pretended as if he had suffered a great blow.
It seems that she really underestimated Qiao Rucheng. This man is really not an ordinary person and he is a great actor. Qiao Rucheng did this probably to avoid the scrutiny of his superiors!
Zhang Shengli didn't say anything else. He looked at Qiao Rucheng coldly, obviously not wanting to comfort Qiao Rucheng at this time.
The members of the cooperative in the educated youth center also began to talk. They looked at Qiao Rucheng with strange eyes, and some people pointed at him.
Some people even began to avoid him, as if they would be arrested as a spy if they got any closer to him.
The old branch secretary Du Jianguo watched from the side without saying anything.
After the Revolutionary Committee's search was over, he spoke calmly, "Director Zhang, we haven't noticed any suspicious behavior from this educated youth Qiao in the village.
And he is a newly trained barefoot doctor in our village. How are you going to deal with this matter?"
Zhang Shengli sighed and replied, "Secretary Du, after Qiao Zhiqing's father got into trouble, the organization has already investigated his mother and sister. His mother has already made a clean break with the spies with his sister.
Since his mother did not let Qiao Rucheng distance himself from his father, the organization suspects that Qiao Rucheng may have been involved in his father's espionage activities. We must take him away for investigation today.
Don't worry, if the investigation results are indeed correct and Qiao Zhiqing is willing to distance himself from his father, we will allow him to return and continue his re-education as a poor and lower-middle peasant."
After saying that, Zhang Shengli waved to his subordinates, and two male subordinates came over, ready to arrest Qiao Rucheng.
Diao Lijun hurriedly stood in front of them and pleaded, "Comrade, Qiao Rucheng is really not a spy. We have been good friends for many years, and I know his situation very well.
He only now realized that his father was a spy. He could not bear the blow for a while and his mind was still not clear.
I think when he wakes up, he will definitely cut a clear line with his spy father, just like his mother and sister.
Besides, you have already searched and found nothing suspicious. I ask you to give him a chance and not take him away."
Zhang Shengli looked at Diao Lijun and said calmly, "Diao Zhiqing, we know you are a good friend of Qiao Rucheng, but your opinion and mine don't count in this matter.
This is a special period, and we must conduct a strict review of everyone who may be involved. If Qiao Rucheng is indeed innocent, we will let him come back. "
Qiao Rucheng glanced at Diao Lijun with gratitude and said firmly, "Lijun, please stop pleading for me. I will go with them to accept the investigation. I believe that the superiors will not wrongly accuse a good person.
I am innocent. This is a normal investigation by the organization. As an educated youth, I should cooperate unconditionally."
He shook Qiao Rucheng's hand vigorously, then let him go without saying anything else.
When Zhang Shengli heard what Qiao Rucheng said, he looked at Qiao Rucheng with strange eyes. He snorted coldly, waved to his subordinates, and took Qiao Rucheng away.
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