Qingyun's Love: Tiger Boy Falls in Love with a Pretty Lawyer

Ran Mo was just hesitating when Qingsheng took out something from his bosom and waved it in front of the man, saying that he wanted to have a chat with the officials in the yamen here.

The man was stunned when he saw the ID card, but then he smiled and said he would let him go in to report to the county magistrate and then take the two of them in. Qingsheng put the small card back in his arms.

Ran Mo didn't see the words on the card clearly, and guessed that Qingsheng must have a special official card that could be used to prove his identity. It was inconvenient for him to ask for details, so he was just grateful for his great help.

After a while, the doorman came out and invited them in, saying that the magistrate was waiting in the hall. When they entered, they saw a small courtyard with a pond, rockery, and small trees with weeping branches, which looked quite elegant.

Entering a large hall, they saw an official in a gray robe and a black beard sitting at a desk. He must have been the magistrate. He greeted the two men as they entered, and they stepped forward and saluted.

The magistrate stood up from his desk and walked over to the two of them. He looked up at Qingsheng, startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "Are you the young Lord Chu of the Chu Mansion in the capital?"

Qingsheng was stunned, wondering how the other party knew his identity. The county magistrate stroked his beard and smiled, "A few years ago, when I visited the capital, I would visit the old Lord Chu, and I also happened to meet the young Lord Chu. It's just that you didn't pay much attention to me."

Qingsheng suddenly realized what was going on and quickly told the magistrate what he was doing. The magistrate smiled and said it was okay. The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and the magistrate asked why they were passing through and what they wanted to inquire about.

Qingsheng briefly recounted their journey and what he had seen at the family's house. He felt there was something fishy about this, and since his father had asked him to gain more experience, he decided to ask him a few questions.

The magistrate nodded and praised Qingsheng for his promising young career. He then said that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had just finished their lecture and, having discovered nothing new, he had sent them back. "What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Qingsheng looked at Ranmo. Ranmo had just gone through some thoughts and felt that he couldn't directly tell the magistrate that it was the civet cat that caused his suspicions. He just said that he heard her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arguing in the courtyard, and the mother-in-law suspected that her daughter-in-law had poisoned her, so he wanted to find out the truth.

Upon hearing this, the magistrate sighed and said that they had initially suspected something fishy, ​​but upon investigation, the daughter-in-law hadn't found the time to commit the crime. County officials relied heavily on confessions and evidence to solve cases, and they couldn't easily suspect adultery and murder, as depicted in vernacular novels.

Ranmo nodded, feeling that the magistrate had a strong sense of judicial responsibility. She also became interested in further discussion. She asked the medical examiner at the yamen if he could determine the severity of the man's poisoning.

The magistrate looked at her and said, "The coroner found that the man had indeed drunk arsenic water, which had gone down his throat and entered his stomach. There was also some residue at the corners of his mouth."

"So which pharmacy sold this arsenic? Did it sell it to anyone involved in this case?"

"We're already investigating. There are three pharmacies in this county that sell arsenic. This drug is extremely toxic and requires registration before it can be sold. We'll have to wait while we conduct a thorough investigation."

Arsenic, while highly toxic, also has some medicinal properties. It's also used to test the authenticity of silverware and to poison rats. Naturally, its control is quite strict.

There's no smoke without fire. Ran Mo suggested that if the woman and her late husband had a bad relationship, they might investigate her daily relationships, especially to see if there were any men who were not her relatives who had any close interactions with her.

Ran Moben hesitated whether to mention this, but if he wanted to find a breakthrough, he could not miss any clues.

The magistrate paused briefly and frankly admitted that he had not originally intended this to be a murder, as that would have had a negative impact on the county. However, human life was at stake, and the man's mother had repeatedly come to the county office to complain, her condition dire. He would also send yamen runners to investigate the woman's whereabouts.

Qingsheng bowed to the magistrate and said that the county was blessed to have such a wise and virtuous leader. Ranmo also thanked him.

The magistrate waved his hand in humility, saying that the two men, though young, were concerned about the people's family affairs and sufferings, which was admirable. Then he ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet and continued to eat and chat with the two men.

Unable to refuse, the two men went to the back hall to eat. At the table, they met the magistrate's family and expressed their gratitude politely. After dinner, the magistrate asked the servants to clean the side rooms for the two of them to stay overnight.

The two men hurriedly declined, saying that they had already booked a place to stay at the inn and were grateful for the hospitality and would not dare to bother them any further.

The magistrate was reluctant to force them, so he said they could come to the county office anytime to discuss the case and see if there were any new developments. After thanking them, the two men said goodbye to the magistrate and returned to their inn.

On the way, Ran Mo recalled what she had seen today and thanked Qingsheng for helping her a lot, otherwise she probably wouldn't even be able to get into the county government office.

Qingsheng was also happy to be able to help her. He looked at her with a hint of pride and said, "Now you know how useful you and your friends are, right?"

Then, with a mixture of curiosity and admiration, he asked, "Those questions you asked the magistrate today were indeed very important. Could it be that you've studied criminal investigation before?"

Ranmo had never investigated a criminal case in his previous life, but he had represented criminals in defense and had read a lot of books on criminal investigation. However, he gradually switched to handling civil cases.

Apart from the professional differences, the two are basically one that is easier to become famous and the other that is more convenient to make money.

Ran Mo replied to Qing Sheng, "There are countless things to learn in this world, so you should definitely explore more. While you were away, I even tried to study the art of war."

Qingsheng was intrigued when he heard this and asked what kind of military book it was, so he could show it to him later. Ranmo nodded in agreement.

Qingsheng looked at her with a hint of suspicion and said, "Lawyers don't study law much, so why are you studying military strategy?" Then he moved closer to Ranmo and said, "Tell me, who made you want to learn military strategy?" He looked at her with burning eyes.

Seeing that Ran Mo didn't answer, he put his arm around Ran Mo's shoulders and led her towards the inn.

The shop was already brightly lit. The two of them went upstairs. Ranmo was about to light the lamp, but Qingsheng hugged her and said he would light it later.

Light from downstairs and outside the window filtered in. After their eyes gradually adjusted, they felt that this light was bright enough to see the facilities inside the house clearly.

The two of them stood quietly in the shadows, their posture slightly tilted. Qingsheng hugged her from behind, leaning against the door panel together.

Later, he leaned his cheek against her neck. His breath tickled Ran Mo's skin. They both hunched over like giant shrimps.

The sound of children playing in the shop downstairs was very clear and pleasant to the ears.

Ranmo recalled staying at a deserted inn in the past. He felt lonely and a little scared, worried that something strange and dangerous might happen. The word "Silent Hill" kept flashing in his mind.

Just then, a child's shrill cry suddenly broke the silence, and suddenly turned into laughter. It was probably the owner's child playing with his parents.

At that moment, the fog in her heart was swept away. Children represent life and vitality. Where there are children playing, it means that it is safe, popular and warm.

The two of them didn't know how long they stayed in this position. Ran Mo said lazily, "That's enough," then broke free from Qingsheng's arms, went over to light the lamp, and then made the bed.

Qingsheng looked at her silently. Ranmo knew what he was thinking from the look in his eyes. Sure enough, he came over and wanted to join the bed again.

Ran Mo was speechless. He thought, "Won't you just ask for a king-size bed next time?" Saorui. I'm afraid such comprehensive service isn't available these days.

Ran Mo said to him earnestly, "We have to investigate this case in the next few days. When dealing with important matters, we must not play around. Only when we get a good night's sleep can we get things done. Listen to me, let's sleep in separate beds tonight."

"I remember that we can sleep better when we sleep together, right?" Ran Mo thought about it and it made sense. But he still said stubbornly, "I'm tired today, and I can sleep well even if I sleep separately. Why don't you lie down first, and we can talk if you can't fall asleep later."

Qingsheng reluctantly walked over to his bed, undressed, and lay down. Shortly after his body touched the bed, he began to toss and turn like a pancake, sighing and groaning, unable to fall asleep.

Then he snorted again, "I only helped a little today, but you still won't reward me."

Ran Mo was amused by him. He could only prevaricate and say, "I want to go over and sleep with you, but I'm too sleepy now. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

But when Qingsheng heard this, he jumped up from the bed and walked quickly to Ranmo's bed. He used all his brute strength to carry Ranmo to his bed. He didn't even put her down, but just held her and slept with her.

Ran Mo didn't react for a moment, he was too fast. She couldn't describe her feelings at the moment.

This is undoubtedly a happy feeling of being doted on. But I don't know when this happiness will be truly deserved and realized.

The two of them hugged each other comfortably, feeling each other's heartbeat and breathing.

Qingsheng didn't overstep his bounds. He seemed to understand that, like the calm surface of water, if a stone were dropped, a brief splash would destroy the tranquility and harmony. Even if the calm was restored, it would no longer be the same calm it had been before.

There was no need for any storms between them just yet. A small bridge and flowing water were the perfect match.