The subordinate immediately realized: "So you suspect that Xie Xiu is Xie Yun's missing eldest son?"

The leader stood up and said, "We'll know if he is or not if we go and see for ourselves."

After saying that, he called another subordinate and asked him to go out and inquire about Xie Xiu's situation, and then went to confirm Xie Xiu's identity.

He did not meet Xie Xiu in person, but found an opportunity to take a look from a distance, and confirmed that the man was indeed the one in the portrait, and then appeared in front of Xie Xiu.

County Magistrate Wang happened to be there too. When he saw him suddenly appear, he was startled on the spot. He was afraid that this plague god was here to catch him in trouble, and he was also worried that this man had heard the news and taken a fancy to the painting Xie Xiu gave him.

Therefore, his expression is very strange.

He was clearly trying hard not to get angry, but he couldn't help but reveal some signs of it, which looked very funny.

However, although Xie Xiu found it funny in his heart, he pretended to be clueless on the surface and looked particularly innocent.

He looked at the leader who had suddenly appeared in surprise. Recognizing his clothes, he quickly bowed and then took his leave to County Magistrate Wang: "Your Excellency has important matters to attend to. I will take my leave now."

He was about to leave after he finished speaking, without looking at the leader any more, as if he didn't know that the man was rushing towards him.

He came.

County Magistrate Wang didn't know at first, until he noticed that the leader was staring at Xie Xiu. Then he realized something was wrong. He felt panic in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask anything.

He originally wanted to pretend he didn't know, fearing he might offend the leader, but the leader actually asked directly, "Have you ever heard of Xie Yun, the Hanlin scholar?"

Xie Xiu looked at him blankly, but said as a matter of course, "Master Xie is a role model for scholars all over the world. I have naturally heard of you."

It looked like something I had heard of before but was unfamiliar with.

Seeing that he looked uneasy, the leader wondered: Could this man not be Xie Yun's missing eldest son? Why was he also called Xie Xiu?

He observed Xie Xiu carefully, but could not discern any clues from his expression, so he asked again, "Then did you know that Xie Yun's eldest son was named Xiu, the same as you?"

When County Magistrate Wang saw this man stopping Xie Xiu to question him, he was still hesitating whether to hide away.

When he heard him say that Xie Yun's eldest son was also called Xie Xiu, he was immediately shocked and looked at Xie Xiu in disbelief.

Although this person only said that they had the same name, the way he looked at Xie Xiu just now clearly showed that he knew him!

So, not only does Xie Xiu have the same name as Xie Yun’s eldest son, but he also looks like that person?

Is there really such a coincidence in the world?

He had always found it strange that a small Tujia Village could produce such a talented person as Xie Xiu.

If Xie Xiu is Xie Yun's son, then his excellence would be explained.

Although the Hanlin Bachelor is only of the fifth rank, he is the highest official in the Hanlin Academy and has considerable actual power.

Not only was he responsible for drafting imperial edicts and answering questions for the emperor, but each imperial examination was also presided over by the Hanlin Academy. Those who passed the examination would respect the examiners as their teachers.

More importantly, if you want to become the prime minister, you must first become a Hanlin scholar!

Because when the emperor chooses the prime minister, he usually chooses him from the Hanlin scholars!

Although Xie Yun is only a fifth-rank official now, he has been promoted to Hanlin Bachelor for several years and has extensive connections in the court!

If Xie Xiu is indeed Xie Yun's eldest son, then...

When County Magistrate Wang thought of this, his heart began to beat rapidly.

He almost immediately thought of the painting that Xie Xiu had given him not long ago.

He originally thought that the painting was good, but if the painting was given by Xie Yun’s eldest son, its value would be even greater!

Thinking of this, his eyes looking at Xie Xiu instantly became extremely hot, and he wished that Xie Xiu would immediately admit that he was Xie Yun’s eldest son!

Xie Xiu looked at the leader with a puzzled look on his face: "I don't know what you are talking about.

I have been staying in Tujiazhuang for many years. Although I have heard of Mr. Xie's reputation, I don't know who his family is.

He looked bewildered, as if a basin of ice water had been poured on Magistrate Wang's head, instantly chilling his originally fiery heart.

But then the leader continued, "It seems you don't know either. Xie Xueshi's eldest son has been missing for many years. His whereabouts remain unknown. No one has seen him alive, and no one has found his body after he died."

As soon as these words were spoken, the fire in County Magistrate Wang's heart, which had just been extinguished by ice water, instantly ignited again.

After hearing this, how could he not understand what this person meant?

This person clearly suspected that Xie Xiu was Xie Yun's eldest son who had been missing for many years!

However, looking at Xie Xiu who was frowning and thinking, he felt something was wrong.

If Xie Xiu was Xie Yun's eldest son, there would be no reason for him to react like this.

And if he was Xie Yun’s eldest son, why had he stayed in Tujiazhuang all these years and never contacted the capital, making everyone think that Xie Yun’s eldest son was missing?

County Magistrate Wang thought for a moment and then tentatively asked, "Does Mr. Xie have any unspeakable secrets that compel him to conceal his identity?"

Xie Xiu smiled bitterly: "To be honest, it's not that I intentionally concealed my identity, but I injured my head many years ago, and after waking up, I lost all my memories, even my name.

It was while flipping through a book that I saw the name Xie Xiu, and it vaguely felt familiar, so I chose Xie Xiu as my name. At the time, I didn't know why I was injured, and I was worried it was an enemy's doing, so I didn't spread the word.

This gentleman said that Master Xie's eldest son has the same name as me and has been missing for many years, but I can't remember anything and don't know if I am that person.

After hearing what he said, the leader became more convinced of his identity.

So he said directly: "I am Han Chen, and I have been ordered to search for that Xu. Someone in the Mei family suspected that Xu poisoned Mei Qingchuan's wife. In addition, this woman suddenly escaped, which is very suspicious. Therefore, I have been ordered to hunt her down.

Unexpectedly, Xu was so vicious that she wanted to switch the baby in her womb, and even set her sights on Xie Langjun's daughter.

Although Mr. Xie has forgotten the past, I have been ordered to investigate and get to the bottom of the matter.

May I ask Mr. Xie, do you still remember the year when the incident happened to you? When did you come to Tujiazhuang?

Xie Xiu came here to reveal his identity. When he heard Han Chen's question, he naturally would not hide it and directly brought out the prepared statement.

He did not lie, because he knew that Han Chen must have sent people to Tujiazhuang to inquire about him.

If he tells a lie now, he will be found out soon.

However, he had already made a backup plan back then. Even if Han Chen went to investigate personally, he could only find out that he had been injured and lost his memory when he came to Tujiazhuang.

Sure enough, after hearing the time, Han Chen immediately said, "Then the time matches. It was around that time that Xie Xueshi's eldest son disappeared, and his whereabouts have been unknown since then."

And looking at Mr. Xie's age, it matches. I guess you are the eldest son of Mr. Xie who has been missing for many years.

If you are still worried, I will send a letter to Xie Xueshi's home. After Xie Xueshi receives the letter, he will definitely send someone to confirm it."

Xie Xiu was delighted to hear this and quickly thanked him, his gratitude overflowing with words.

Han Chen was also very satisfied seeing this.

As far as he knew, Mei Qingchuan was a student that Xie Yun valued very much. Now Mei Qingchuan's mistress had poisoned Xie Xiu's wife and mother-in-law, and even swapped Xie Xiu's daughter with hers.

Once this matter reaches the capital, His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine will surely be even more satisfied!

And his help in finding Xie Yun’s eldest son was naturally another great achievement.

This is a credit that comes to him, he really made the right decision this time!

This Xie Xiu is really his lucky star!

Thinking of this, Han Chen looked at Xie Xiu with even more satisfaction.

County Magistrate Wang was also very satisfied. If it weren't for Han Chen and Xie Xiu in front of him, he would have jumped up in excitement!

Originally, he helped Xie Xiu to seek justice and capture "Mrs. Chu", but it was only because he saw that Xie Xiu was very talented and wanted to do him a favor and establish a good relationship with him.

Who would have thought that "Ms. Chu" was actually Mei Qingchuan's mistress!

Xie Xiu is Xie Yun’s eldest son!

Oh my God, what kind of luck is this to him?

With such achievements, why should he worry about not being promoted?

By the way, Xie Xiu has such an identity, he must make friends with this person before anyone from the capital comes!

Adding icing on the cake later is no match for providing timely assistance now.

He needs to think carefully about how to make friends with this person next.

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