Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 24 Two Suspects!

"A harmonious family brings prosperity?"

Chen Qing looked up at the two "young nephews" of the Gu family, a slightly mocking smile on his face. He looked at Gu Shouye, pointed to his face, and said, "Third Brother Gu, look, you can still see the scars here."

“You Gu family are just taking advantage of the fact that I’ve come to Deqing.”

Chen Qing grunted, "Otherwise, just this beating alone will make it impossible for your Gu family to escape responsibility."

"Now let's talk about how harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things."

Young Master Chen sneered, "Among the Gu family, apart from my Uncle Gu, has anyone ever treated me as family?"

Gu Shouye sighed: "This was our fault. After things are settled, I will definitely bring a few brothers to apologize to Young Master Chen again."

As he spoke, he turned to look at his younger brother Gu Shoucheng beside him before continuing to Chen Qing: "My brothers are too young. They haven't been involved in family matters for very long, which is why they made some mistakes in this matter."

“Several years ago, my third uncle told us brothers how the business would be divided in the future. At that time, he also said that he would hand over all the businesses except the pharmacy to us brothers.”

Gu Shouye said solemnly, "At that time, my brother and I refused."

"The Gu family was not so poor that they couldn't afford to eat, but life was not easy in Gujia Village. Now, the entire Gu family is living a good life thanks to Uncle San."

“Those younger brothers didn’t experience what happened back then, which is why they have such wild thoughts. The two of us were the first to follow Uncle San.”

Gu Shouye said solemnly, "Back when we brothers followed our third uncle around to buy goods, we were only ten years old. No one understands the hardships our third uncle has endured over the years better than us."

“Over the years, Uncle San has never shortchanged us on our monthly allowances. We brothers are quite content. As for the family business…”

Gu Shouye said with a serious expression, "It belongs to whoever it is. Since it was Third Uncle who started this business, it should naturally belong to Sister Pan'er in the future."

Chen Qing put down his teacup, forcing a stiff smile: "Does Brother Gu mean that everything that has happened to me since I arrived in Deqing was a misunderstanding?"

Gu Shouye remained silent.

Gu Shoucheng, standing to the side, spoke up: "Young Master Chen, regardless of whether it's a misunderstanding or not, no matter how big the matter is, this should be a family matter within our Gu family. It should be decided by Third Uncle. It's gotten to the point where it's taken to the government and the whole city knows about it."

He sighed, "Business at Anrentang won't be so easy from now on."

At this point, Gu Shoucheng looked at Chen Qing and reminded him, "Once Young Master Chen joins the Gu family, these businesses will be your own."

Chen Qing said "Oh" and then lowered his head to drink his tea.

"It seems that you two rushed here early this morning to see me, not Miss Gu."

As he spoke, Chen Qing forced a smile: "I wonder what you two would like me to do?"

Gu Shouye said quietly, "If this matter gets too big, it will not only cause a huge uproar in the city, but it might also spread everywhere. At that time, Anrentang's business will really be in trouble."

"What we brothers mean is that you, Young Master Chen, and Sister Pan'er should go to the county government office together and get this case closed."

"Whatever it is, let Third Uncle decide when he returns. If it really is someone within our Gu family who harmed Shouyi's son..."

Gu Shouye said in a deep voice, "Then let's beat this beast to death right here in the ancestral hall! We brothers will personally go and beat him!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing looked at the two of them and said with a smile, "There were three people who reported the case that day. Even if the two of us withdraw the case, Gu Shouyi will most likely not agree."

"He agreed."

Gu Shouye said calmly, "As soon as the city gates opened today, we went to find Shouyi and have already persuaded him."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing was slightly startled.

The hatred of killing one's son... What kind of spell did these two people cast on Gu Shouyi that made him willing to let the matter drop?!
This is also one of Chen Qing's misunderstandings about this era.

In this era... the death of a son is a perfectly normal thing.

To be precise, it's perfectly normal for children to die, especially when they are young; sometimes they die unexpectedly.

Many children die before the age of five.

After all, even the emperor's family has children they can't raise; princes who die young are commonplace. Gu Shouyi is still young; he can certainly have more children. Although the death of his only son caused him considerable pain, it was far from enough to make him risk everything.

Moreover, although the Gu brothers, Gu Shouye and Gu Shoucheng, were not the eldest among their peers, they were the senior brothers in terms of status, and Gu Shouyi was actually quite afraid of them.

Chen Qing was only slightly taken aback, then clapped his hands and sighed, "Human life is of paramount importance, a matter of life and death, but in Brother Gu's mouth, it has become a trivial family matter."

"What a spirit!"

At this point, Chen Qing stood up and said calmly, "Then let's go. Let's go to the county government office together and see how the trial is going and whether they've found the real culprit."

The two brothers exchanged a glance, both thinking that Chen Qing had relented. Gu Shouye breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's go to the county government together."

Chen Qing got up and took a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and turned back to Gu Shouye to ask, "Third Brother Gu, there's something else."

"This is a murder case that has already been filed with the yamen. It might already be being reported to higher authorities. How can you be so confident that the person involved can get away with it without charge?"

Gu Shouye followed behind Chen Qing and replied, "If the people don't report it, the officials won't investigate. As long as no one reports it anymore, and you bribe the yamen, the matter will gradually fade away."

Chen Qing said "Oh," and walked ahead: "Then shall we go and take a look at the county government office first?"

Gu Shouye nodded, then said, "Let's call Pan'er along and settle this today. Otherwise, when Uncle San comes back and sees Anrentang in such a mess, he'll probably be furious."

Chen Qing waved his hand and said, "Pan'er is sick and it's not convenient for her to see anyone for the time being. Let's go see her first and ask Magistrate Hong. If Magistrate Hong says it's okay, we can come back to find Pan'er later."

At this moment, it was the first time Chen Qing had addressed Miss Gu in this way. He had no other intentions; he just wanted to say a few sweet words to his two "brothers-in-law" to annoy them.

The two Gu brothers exchanged a glance and nodded silently.

Chen Qing walked out with his hands behind his back.

"Let's get going without delay. If the officials at the yamen start working and torture the people inside, who knows what they might say?"

Upon hearing this, the two brothers quickly followed Chen Qing and left the Gu family compound.

As the richest man in Deqing, the Gu family compound was naturally not far from the county government office. The three of them, one in front and two behind, arrived at the entrance of the Deqing County Government Office in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

At the entrance of the county government office, Chen Qing turned around and looked at them, then said, "Gentlemen, I've become somewhat acquainted with Magistrate Hong. Let's go ask him first whether it's feasible or not. Will you come in with me?"

The Gu brothers exchanged a glance and shook their heads, saying, "We'll wait for you here at the door, young master."

Not everyone has a background like Chen Qing's. In fact, the brothers didn't dare to be so rash as to go see the county magistrate.

Chen Qing didn't take it seriously. He went up and had someone announce his arrival. After a while, he was led to the back office. At that moment, Magistrate Hong was in the back office, teaching his son to write. He taught him stroke by stroke very seriously.

"The county magistrate."

Chen Qing stepped forward and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Magistrate Hong turned to look at him and said, "Why have you come to me again? They keep saying that we officials protect each other, but Young Master Chen doesn't know how to keep a distance."

"Your Excellency, I have something to discuss with you."

Magistrate Hong stretched, told his son to keep practicing his calligraphy, and then looked at Chen Qing, saying lazily, "What is it? Did you find evidence in the case?"

"There is no evidence."

Chen Qing said solemnly, "However, we have found two suspects, and I suspect that they are the masterminds behind this murder!"

"Oh?"

Magistrate Hong raised his eyebrows: "Who is it, and where are they?"

"I have brought them to the county government office. They are waiting at the entrance. Please send men to arrest them immediately."

Young Master Chen spoke with a firm tone.

"Interrogate in detail!"

(End of this chapter)