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"My lord, it is a crime to step down from an official position"

While wiping off his cold sweat, Lei Laifu secretly rejoiced that the scholar could still stand, otherwise the matter would have become a big deal.

"Okay, stop talking about these things in court, and quickly gather people to follow me to the scene!"

"Yes, master, hurry up and call Zhang Butou!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Not long after, Lei Laifu personally led the team and led more than [-] people out of the city.

At noon, I finally arrived at the inn.

"These four were assassins, and one of them was poisoned by some kind of poison and turned into corpse water."

Gu Ming explained first, and then the five guards also talked about what they saw and heard last night.

The accompanying master made a detailed record, and then respectfully handed it over to Gu Ming for inspection after the record was completed.

"Well, that's right. County magistrate Lei, this case is of great importance, and you will be detained temporarily for the criminals. I will send a letter to the court and send the criminals to the capital for interrogation!"

"Yes, my lord, please rest assured that the subordinate officials will strictly guard and will never make a mistake."

"In addition, several victims in the inn must verify their authenticity one by one, and properly compensate their relatives with some money."

"Yes Yes Yes"

County magistrate Lei kept nodding, how dare he say no?

A group of yamen servants searched the inn carefully again, and questioned the people one by one in the market, trying their best to collect all suspicious clues.

"Okay, Mr. Lei, I'm about to leave."

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Lei hurriedly said: "My lord, it's better to rest in the city for one night, so that the lower officials can enjoy the local friendship."

"No need."

"Then I will send more people to escort your lord, so as to avoid any accidents."

He was afraid that something would happen to Gu Ming in his jurisdiction again, so it would be difficult for him to explain.

This Gu Ming didn't refuse, because he could guess Lei County Magistrate's mood and was too lazy to explain to him.

Therefore, Lei County Magistrate appointed eight more policemen to escort them, and escorted them all the way to the junction of the two counties before saying goodbye and returning.

On the same day, Feng Yongxing arrived to send the letter urgently, and he was shocked when he saw the content.

The matter was too important, and he didn't dare to decide on his own, so he hurried to the palace immediately.

Under normal circumstances, if there is no special urgent matter, a group of important officials will not easily enter the palace to meet the emperor.

Of course, the emperor is not easy to see, you have to go through several checkpoints.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Feng said that he has something important to ask to see the Emperor."

The imperial eunuch walked into the imperial study to report.

"What's the matter?"

the emperor asked casually.

"It is said that the champion of the new department was assassinated halfway"

"what?"

The emperor suddenly raised his head, with an expression of disbelief, and then hurriedly said: "Quick, hurry up!"

"According to the order!"

The eunuch in front of the imperial court responded, and retreated to the door before rushing to make an announcement.

"My minister sees the emperor."

After a while, Feng Yongxing walked into the imperial study room and greeted the emperor respectfully.

"Feng Aiqing, I have something to play quickly."

"Your Majesty, the newly-appointed lecturer Gu Ming was assassinated on the way. This is a biography written by Mr. Gu himself."

"Bring it up!"

"Yes!"

Feng Yongxing stepped forward to submit a letter.

After reading the book with a gloomy face, the emperor couldn't help but yell at the case: "How courageous, so blatantly appointing an assassin to assassinate the imperial court official, he is still the number one scholar in the new department!

come! "

"exist!"

"I will pass on my order to order the Ministry of Punishment to thoroughly investigate this case. I want to see who is so bold. If I find out the culprit, I will definitely punish him!"

When the emperor was angry, blood flowed like a river!

"In addition, I will convey my will again, ordering the government along the way to pay close attention to Gu Aiqing's itinerary, and send more escorts. If there is another disturbance in the territory, I will take off the black hat of that person!"

"Respect!"

The imperial eunuch left in response.

That night, the holy decree was conveyed to the post stations and government offices along the way at the fastest speed by means of [-]-mile urgent letters, flying pigeons, etc., causing all the officials, big and small, to panic

Chapter 2: Zhuangyuan Lang stalks dogs and wolves in public?

Fortunately, Gu Ming sped up his schedule this time.

Packed lightly, he didn't even need a carriage, and threw it directly to the post station, where he chose another fast horse, and rode fast with a few guards.

The horses were changed every day, and they arrived at the boundary of Jinhua Mansion two days later.

In this way, all the officials along the way finally let out a long sigh of relief.

But all the big and small officials in Jinhua Mansion were worried and busy.

After all, the emperor issued a decree, not afraid of ten thousand, just in case.

If something unexpected happens to Gu Ming in his hometown, how can all the officials have good fruit to eat?

Therefore, under the order of the magistrate, many officers and soldiers were sent to patrol along the way and arrested a large number of bandits and bandits.

As a result, all the bandits were too frightened to hide in the mountains and dare not show their faces, for fear of being arrested as soon as they stepped out of the mountains.

Many bandits also fled from the Jinhua mansion.

Not to mention Guobei County, the government sent many officers and soldiers down to patrol the streets day and night, and some officers and soldiers dressed in civilian clothes mixed with the crowd, going in and out of inns, teahouses, taverns and other places in order to search for suspicious persons and prevent Before it happens.

in the courtyard.

Nie Hongshu sat at the table with a sad expression on his face.

On the contrary, Nie Xiaoqian seemed very relaxed, and said comfortingly: "Father, don't worry, with Gu Lang's ability, it's not that easy to be assassinated."

"Hey!" Nie Hongshu sighed, "Although that's the case, who knows what kind of conspiracy the other party has? In short, don't let your guard down."

"My daughter is not taking it lightly, she just believes that Gu Lang will turn danger into good luck."

"Yeah!" Yu'er nodded desperately, waving her small fists and said ferociously: "Young master is amazing, if you let Yu'er know who dared to assassinate you, Yu'er will definitely not let him go."

Nie Hongshu couldn't help but glared at Yu'er: "You are a girl, don't meddle with you, the government will take care of this matter."

"Yes, sir!"

Yu'er responded obediently, but her eyes rolled around, obviously dissatisfied.

After all, she is not an ordinary person anymore. After such a long time of cultivation, she has already started to refine Qi, and she can break stones ten feet away with a single palm.

With such strength, this little girl is naturally a little proud.

Besides, even if she can't beat her, isn't there still a young master and a young lady?

And Ying Ning, this little guy can do it too

"Based on the itinerary, my son-in-law should be able to arrive at the county seat at noon tomorrow."

"That's great!"

Yu'er was pleasantly surprised.

"Don't just be happy, you two have to prepare too. I'll send someone over to clean the house in a while, and hang some red silk and lanterns."

As soon as the master left, Yu'er said excitedly: "Miss, will our courtyard be called Zhuangyuan's Mansion from now on?"

"Where have you seen such a small Zhuangyuan Mansion?"

Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but smiled.

"Kebut the yard over there hasn't been repaired yet?"

"Then we have to redo the rules. The Zhuangyuan Mansion is no different from ordinary houses. The size and layout have to follow the rules."

"Hee hee, that lady will be the number one lady from now on."

"Okay, don't talk about it, help clean up the house."

"Yes!"

Sure enough, at noon on the second day, Gu Ming and his party finally appeared outside the county seat.

At this time, he had already changed into the number one scholar robe, wearing red silk, riding a tall horse, and slowly entered the city under the escort of a group of people.

The sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers can be heard endlessly, which is very festive.

The eight yamen servants opened the way each holding a sign with the number one winner or avoidance.

On the street, common people stood on both sides of the street to watch this unprecedented lively scene.

Since ancient times, Guobei County has never had a champion, and Gu Ming is the first one.

Since then, the tall stone archway of "the hometown of champion" will be erected in the county, and a temple will also be built.

For the people of Guobei County, this is also a kind of supreme honor.

Especially the scholars in the city were even more excited, looking enviously and reverently at the bright red number one scholar robe on Gu Ming.

How many scholars is that the dream?

In fact, ordinary people still have the opportunity to wear the champion robe, and that is when they are the groom's official.

The style of the groom's gown is very similar to that of the number one scholar. Therefore, there is a folk saying that the bridegroom's wedding night in the bridal chamber is called the number one scholar.

This is a good wish of people, but also an inherent concept: to inherit incense.

The succession of the family is a major event, so among the four great joys in life, the bridal chamber wedding night and the gold list title will be placed side by side.

in the courtyard.

Nie Xiaoqian has combed her hair carefully, she is dressed in Jinxia, ​​with a flower belt on her head, and some jewelry that she is reluctant to wear on weekdays.

The end is a natural beauty, graceful, as elegant and refined as a lotus emerging from water.

Even Bian Yu'er was a little dumbfounded: "Wow, I didn't expect Miss to be so beautiful."

Nie Xiaoqian was speechless.

"Hee hee, Miss, Yu'er means that Miss was beautiful before, but she is even more beautiful now."

"Okay, stop talking"

The sound of drums and gongs has already come, getting closer and closer.

Although the two are not formally married, they have already decided on a marriage, so Nie Xiaoqian also has to greet her at the door of the house according to the traditional custom.

"Miss, we are almost here, let's go to the door."

"Ok!"

So, the master and servant walked slowly to the door.

Unexpectedly, the outside was already full of people at this time, the study was closed today, He Yongliang and others, including the servants in the courtyard, all came to the courtyard gate to welcome them.

"Miss Nie!"

"Congratulations, Miss Nie!"

As soon as Nie Xiaoqian came out, all the people came forward to congratulate her.