After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

"I was originally the magistrate of Zhuang County in Qingzhou, and my name is Zhuang Wei."

The 'stinking beggar' lifted up his messy hair, revealing a face that was half burned by fire.

Everyone gasped when they saw his face full of scars and the dark, empty eye sockets.

The old lady's eyebrows tightened, "Are you here for the thirty or so lives lost in Zhuang County?"

"Yes, that's why I came here!"

Zhuang Wei knelt on the ground with a plop, and kowtowed to the old lady several times, "I was foolish and associated with wolves and did these evil things. Today I came to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to seek justice for the more than 30 lives lost in Zhuangjiabao, and also to seek justice for my family!"

"Who did it? Do you have any evidence?"

"I have hidden the evidence in a place in Zhuang County. Please send someone to get it."

Sun glanced at the old lady and saw her nodding at her. Just as she was about to ask for the address of the village, the doorman came quickly with Xu Lingyun.

"Madam, Lord Xu is here."

"Understood, let's go down."

Xu Lingyun bowed to the old lady and asked in a worried tone, "Is Youyou okay now?"

"Whether you can save your life depends on tonight."

The old lady looked at Xu Lingyun and sighed.

He is also a victim in this matter, so the blame cannot be placed on him.

"How is the case of Yong'an Marquis' son going now?"

Xu Lingyun didn't know why she mentioned Jiang Hui, so he answered truthfully: "The case has been handed over to the Ministry of Justice today, but..."

He changed the subject, his tone full of helplessness, "From what Minister Zhao said, I'm afraid this case will be reduced from a big matter to a small matter, or from a small matter to nothing."

The old lady pursed her lips and frowned, "It seems that the other matter cannot be tried together with this case."

"What's going on?"

"Yong'an Marquis' only son Jiang Hui was in Qingzhou last year. In order to seize the property of Zhuangjiabao, he did not hesitate to kill more than 30 people in Zhuangjiabao."

The old lady's eyes fell on Zhuang Wei, who was kneeling beside her and didn't dare to look up. "This man is the magistrate of Zhuang County. He participated in the whole incident. Afterwards, his whole family was killed. He was the only one who escaped and came to the capital."

"This is a serious murder case, but the Qingzhou prefect has not reported it for so long?!"

Xu Lingyun was shocked by the loss of more than thirty lives.

Zhuang Wei, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head and said in a hoarse voice: "Prefect Bai has classified this case as a fire case and has already reported it."

"Then why......"

Xu Lingyun's words came to an abrupt end.

The Qingzhou prefect reported the incident, but it was only a report of a fire. I guess the report was secretly intercepted by the prince.

"You can't make the final decision on this case. Let's leave it to someone who can."

Now the only one who can deal with the crown prince is the Third Prince. The old lady ordered the housekeeper, "Hand over Magistrate Zhuang and Zhuang Bai to the Third Prince. Be careful and don't let anyone find out."

"Yes!"

The butler took the order, and Zhuang Wei stood up and followed the butler out.

Lu Chen came out holding a pile of blood-soaked cotton and linen cloth. Xu Lingyun looked at the cotton and linen cloth and his breathing suddenly tightened.

His throat seemed to be blocked by cotton, and he asked in a hoarse voice: "Is Youyou girl really okay?"

"With the purple Ganoderma hanging on, as long as we survive tonight, we'll be fine."

Lu Chen also stayed up all night. Although he looked tired, he was young and energetic and still looked vibrant.

"Master Xu, please go and do your work. When Youyou wakes up, I will send someone to inform you."

The old lady waved at Xu Lingyun and walked towards Bai Youyou's room.

Xu Lingyun was wearing an official uniform and had a mountain of official business on hand.

The most important thing right now is to find out the source of the magic powder found in the villa, and he doesn't have any spare time to stay here.

"If Youyou wakes up, please send someone to Jingzhao Prefecture to deliver a letter to me."

Xu Lingyun came and left in a hurry.

In the mansion of Marquis Yongning, Bai Yanlang originally thought that Bai Yaoyao would ask the prince to make the decision for him, but he never expected that it was the prince who wanted to take his official hat.

He sat in the chair depressed, without saying a word.

Bai Yaoyao was wearing her newly bought brocade clothes and various luxurious pearl hairpins and jewelry, and was looking at herself in front of the bronze mirror.

"It's only a matter of time before you become an official in the court. Why bother with this now?"

Bai Yaoyao stood up and walked to the table and sat down, twisting her neck lazily, "Now that I'm free, I'll go prepare for my brother's wedding."

Bai Yanlang glared at her unhappily, "Your brother hasn't even found a marriage yet, so why are you planning a wedding?"

Bai Yaoyao smiled with her lips curled up, and the corners of her eyes turned up, "Not today, but there will be tomorrow."

Bai Yanlang sat up straight after hearing this and asked suspiciously, "What do you mean by this?"

"You don't have to understand what I mean, just do everything I say."

Bai Yanlang wanted to ask more, but Bai Yaoyao dismissed him with the excuse that she was tired.

Bai Mulin walked to Bai Yaoyao's yard under the moonlight and placed the golden pigeon he had bought from Jufulou in front of Bai Yaoyao.

"Looking at the eldest brother's appearance, I think he has found someone with outstanding literary talent?"

"Ah."

Bai Mulin opened the food box with a smile on his face, took out the golden pigeon inside, tore off a leg and handed it to her.

"My sister has done me a great favor. I will never forget it!"

Bai Yaoyao took the golden pigeon from his hand and smiled lightly, "You and I are brothers and sisters, and we will share honor and disgrace in the future. When my sister gets better, she will naturally not forget me."

"However," she said as her smile faded, her tone suddenly became sharp, "Brother, don't be as stupid as father, otherwise even if I have great abilities, you won't be able to handle this overwhelming wealth!"

"Don't worry, sister. I will listen to you in everything."

Bai Mulin held the teapot and filled the cup in front of her with tea in a flattering manner, "Sister, if you ask me to go east, I will never go west."

Only then did Bai Yaoyao smile with satisfaction.

"Brother, what do you think of this Qin Taifu's granddaughter?"

This question was inexplicable. Bai Mulin didn't know what it meant, so he just said hypocritically: "Average, it's far inferior to my sister's grace."

The curve of Bai Yaoyao's mouth became wider and wider. Although she knew that he was flattering her, who doesn't want to hear nice words?

"Brother, if I ask you to marry the granddaughter of Master Qin, are you willing?"

"Sister, she is the granddaughter of Master Qin. How could she be interested in someone like me?"

Bai Mulin's breathing stagnated and he looked at Bai Yaoyao in disbelief.

Tutor Qin is a top-ranking official of the dynasty and the prince’s teacher!

He has only one granddaughter, who is of extremely noble status and is qualified to be the Crown Princess. He himself is of low status and is also a concubine's daughter.

Even in a dream, he wouldn't dare to dream about it!

Bai Yaoyao looked at his red cheeks due to excitement, and immediately showed disdain in her eyes. She snorted coldly, "You just said yes or no?"

"Everything depends on my sister."

Seeing her unhappy expression, Bai Mulin quickly suppressed his inner excitement and said indifferently: "Even if you marry Qin Taifu's granddaughter, in my brother's eyes, my sister is the most important."

Bai Yaoyao rolled his eyes at him and said, "Listen to my arrangements tomorrow and I will make sure you can get the beauty you wish for."