But when he met those clear eyes, he couldn't say a word.
He knew that his wife was always smarter than him.
My wife is surely aware of this, and she wouldn't do something so irrational.
It took Chen Yongnian a quarter of an hour to calm himself down from Wan Qiqi's words.
After a moment, he sat down, looked at Wan Qiqi intently, and said, "Wife, do you know the current situation of the county government?"
"I don't know, that's why I want to know from you!"
Wan Qiqi's straightforwardness surprised Chen Yongnian.
But then he felt that perhaps his wife had a different opinion on the matter.
"Half a month ago, Lord Xie compiled a list of evidence of Lord Fang's wrongful judgment and embezzlement, and submitted it to the authorities, impeaching Lord Fang for abusing his power for personal gain and harming the people!"
Chen Yongnian stopped speaking and looked at Wan Qiqi's expression.
He noticed that Wan Qiqi remained completely unfazed, as if she already knew about it.
Chen Yongnian sighed and continued, "Because of this matter, the officials began to take sides, and most of them did not believe that Lord Fang would do such a thing. But seven days ago, Lord Xie suddenly found a breakthrough and discovered that someone was involved in a problem, so he ordered Constable Liang to start a city-wide search!"
Wan Qiqi knew that they were searching for Zhao Yi.
"This person is Xie's breakthrough point, and also the one who can prove Fang's innocence. Now... now..."
Chen Yongnian couldn't continue speaking and lowered his head.
"If you make him stand in court and point out that the people who helped him were wrongly convicted, how will he face Lord Fang?" Wan Qiqi asked in a deep voice.
Chen Yongnian was taken aback.
He wasn't surprised because Wan Qiqi knew the reason, but because of what Wan Qiqi's words revealed.
"You mean, Lord Fang really..."
Wan Qiqi nodded, confirming Chen Yongnian's conjecture.
He added, "Many things are beyond our control, and it's hard to say who's right and who's wrong, so there's no need to make a scene like this."
"But it's too late now, there's no turning back!" Chen Yongnian sighed.
He knew that Wan Qiqi must know the details of the matter to say those words.
However, the person in question is already dead, so saying anything more is useless.
No one can prove the truth behind this matter anymore.
"How is Uncle Fang doing now?" Wan Qiqi asked.
Her change in address was enough to demonstrate her current stance.
Chen Yongnian also understood the meaning behind Wan Qiqi's words to him that night.
He lowered his head and replied, "He's locked up in the government office; visits are forbidden!"
Suddenly, the sound of ceramics breaking came from the courtyard.
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