Farming with kids: My deceased husband returns and I spoil him rotten.

Upon hearing this, the magistrate's expression turned serious, and he said nothing more.

To be honest, he knew without even asking what Luo Bin wanted to ask—it was nothing more than Wang Mingli's matter.

However, Wang Mingli's situation is somewhat complicated.

It's not easy to solve.

Shang Qing turned to look at Luo Bin and gave him a wink, signaling him not to ask any more questions.

After all, she had already asked the county magistrate's wife and knew the general outline of the matter, so it would be impolite to ask Wang Mingli about it at this point.

Luo Bin frowned as he looked at Shang Qing, but ultimately swallowed the question he wanted to ask.

He was just about to lower his head to eat when the magistrate's voice rang out.

"I know you want to ask about Wang Mingli, but Wang Mingli's matter is not that simple."

The magistrate sighed, his face full of helplessness.

“Wang Mingli committed murder, which is against the law. If I could, I would have convicted him long ago, but…”

At first, things went quite smoothly, and Wang Mingli even directly admitted that he had killed someone.

He even revealed details of the murder.

After he submitted these documents to his superiors, for some reason the matter was suppressed and delayed.

The magistrate couldn't resist sending someone to investigate and find out what was going on.

However, his men did not return; instead, it was Lord Li who came.

It's best not to reveal too much about Lord Li's identity, but the reason he came here is to protect Wang Mingli and get the county magistrate to extricate him from trouble.

The magistrate initially refused.

However, Lord Li used the county magistrate's official position and the lives of the county magistrate's entire family to threaten him.

Give him time to think it over, and then leave.

Now all he can do is stall for time and try to keep Wang Mingli from leaving.

Even if he stays in prison, at least it will prevent Wang Mingli from going out and killing people.

Strangely enough, during this period, Lord Li not only did not come to see him, but he also did not send anyone over, as if he had no interest in Wang Mingli's affairs.

The magistrate sighed, looking at the two of them with a sense of helplessness.

"I know you want revenge for Li Qing, but please consider me and my family, and give me some more time."

As if worried they might not agree, the magistrate continued, "But don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation regarding Wang Mingli's matter!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Bin frowned, his face showing some shock.

"Master Li?"

The magistrate grunted and said, "I have told you everything I can. You don't need to ask me what I can't say. I won't tell you."

"This is for your own good; knowing so much won't do you any good!"

Therefore, Wang Mingli's accomplices were indeed in very high positions, even higher than the county magistrate.

Luo Bin slammed his hand on the table, his face full of anger.

Does that mean that all the people Wang Mingli killed can be wiped clean?

Did those people killed by Wang Mingli deserve it?

He doesn't agree!

Luo Bin snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Officials protect each other. The people above want to protect Wang Mingli, but have they considered how many people will get into trouble after Wang Mingli gets out? Haven't they thought about that at all?"

"Or is it that he doesn't care at all?"

Or, to put it another way, were the people Wang Mingli killed at his behest?

Luo Bin's mind is in a mess right now, completely confused.

For a moment, he couldn't even tell who his enemy was or who he should seek revenge against.

The magistrate was not surprised by Luo Bin's emotions, after all, it was something that would be hard for anyone to accept.

To calm Luo Bin down, the magistrate continued, "Don't worry, I will write a petition and report this matter to the imperial court to give you an explanation!"

Once the matter is reported to the imperial court, Wang Mingli's case will be reviewed again.

If it can be proven that what he said was not added, Wang Mingli will naturally lose his head.

Even if Lord Li intervenes, it won't make a difference.

After all, if Lord Li were to intervene, he would also be implicated in this matter, and he wasn't that foolish.

Upon hearing this, Shang Qing remained silent for a while, seemingly lost in thought.

After a while, he turned to look at the magistrate and asked in a low voice, "Write a petition to the imperial court. Is the magistrate going to the capital?"

The magistrate nodded and said, "Yes, I will take all the evidence with me."

Hearing this, Shang Qing felt even more conflicted.

The man said that a man surnamed Gu had been imprisoned, and she had been feeling uneasy ever since. Could it be that something had really happened to Gu Yu?

Shang Qing clenched his fist, as if he was thinking about something, and after a while he turned to look at the county magistrate.

"Magistrate, I have some personal matters I'd like to ask you. Is it convenient for you?"

The magistrate raised an eyebrow, looking at Shang Qing with some confusion, wondering what private matter Shang Qing was referring to.

Before the magistrate could speak, Shang Qing's voice rang out.

"Gu Yu, I wonder if the magistrate knows Lord Gu Yu? Has something happened to him?"

Upon hearing this, the magistrate's expression turned serious.

Although he was here, he knew a little about what was happening in the capital.

Including Gu Yu.

It is said that Gu Yu has a bad temper and is not a good person. He was even recently imprisoned.

But what does this have to do with Shang Qing?

Could it be that Gu Yu and she still know each other?

I seem to have heard someone mention that Gu Yu's home is nearby. Could it be true?

The magistrate pursed his lips, looking at Shang Qing with a serious expression.

"Do you know?"

Shang Qing paused for a moment, but quickly shook her head.

Now that she's identified as Li Jiaojiao, how could she possibly know Gu Yu?

To avoid arousing the magistrate's suspicion, Shang Qing forced a smile and said, "I wouldn't say we know each other. Gu Yu came to my house to buy something before, but I haven't seen him since."

Is that all?

The magistrate stared intently at Shang Qing, trying to find a flaw in Shang Qing's expression.

However, Shang Qing's face was calm, without any pretense.

Seeing Shang Qing's appearance, the county magistrate nodded and said, "Gu Yu has indeed been arrested, but I don't know the reason. It must be quite serious."

After finishing his sentence, the magistrate sighed and looked at Shang Qing with a meaningful expression.

"Girl, you're good-looking and a nice person, but don't let some people sway you. Gu Yu isn't a good person, so don't get too close to him."

Is Gu Yu not a good person?

Shang Qing looked somewhat displeased, but still nodded in agreement.

Seeing Shang Qing nod, the county magistrate stopped talking nonsense and began to urge everyone to eat.

Upon hearing that the county magistrate was going to the city to accuse Wang Mingli, Luo Bin's expression softened considerably. However, upon hearing the name Gu Yu, he seemed to understand something.

Gu Yu, Gu Huai, and Shang Qing have never mentioned their husbands. Could it be that Gu Yu is Shang Qing's husband and Gu Huai's younger brother?

Despite thinking this, Luo Bin didn't say it aloud.