Regarding Liu Changqing's trip, considering some safety issues, Xiao Yuan transferred Liang Yuan over to help him protect his safety.

When the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister go to the local area, this is equivalent to a visit from a high-ranking official. If the local government knows about it, no matter where he goes, he will probably be received by a group of officials.

However, Liu Changqing did not make a big fuss, but instead wore casual clothes, Liang Yuan and others, and took several masters from the Duwei Camp as followers, and began to move.

A few days later, Ningyang County and Long'an County.

After arriving here, I thought that Liu Changqing would find the county government directly, but he had no intention at all. Instead, he went to the village where Hu Qingqing was, and after asking about the village people, he returned to the county town, strolled around the street market, checked out there, and chatted with stall vendors from time to time.

"Come and try the steamed buns..."

"Oranges, fresh oranges..."

The county town is very lively, with pedestrians coming and going on the streets. It seems that today is a market, and the sound of hawking is endless.

Along the way, Liang Yuan couldn't help but say, "I said, sir, you didn't buy any items when you choose, and you didn't see other vendors rolling their eyes at you."

"I'm not rich, I'm poor, why don't you lend me two taels of silver? I'll pay you back after you get your salary?" Liu Changqing said.

"..." Liang Yuan was speechless. This was the prime minister and the grand minister.

After pausing, Liu Changqing said again: "The Gou family is the most wealthy family in Long'an County. When asked about the young master of the Gou family, everyone in the local area knows it."

"Is this why the adults visit the people first?" Liang Yuan asked.

"That's right." Liu Changqing said: "Actually, the matter between Li Erzhu's wife Hu Qingqing is easy to investigate. Don't they have their own opinions now? Who are you willing to believe?"

"Of course it's Hu Qingqing. Haven't we been to that village before? The farmers in the village say that Hu Qingqing is kind-hearted, willing to help others, and obey himself. She is a rare good girl." Liang Yuan said without hesitation.

"But this cannot be finalized yet. We must have sufficient evidence, otherwise someone will muddle the water." Liu Changqing said.

"Then... how will the sir be convicted of Gou Gu?" Liang Yuan couldn't help asking.

Liu Changqing said: "If you want to cut a case, you must first find its source. How could Hu Qingqing, an ordinary woman, be related to it? This only shows that she has been to the city recently and encountered the latter."

"A villager said before that she had gone to burn incense and prayed for peace for her husband." Liang Yuan took over the conversation.

Liu Changqing smiled, then pointed to a not far ahead: "It's exactly here."

There is a temple in front of it, with steps at the gate. There are naturally many vendors in the street market under the steps.

After Liu Changqing finished speaking, he walked over slowly. He began to choose and talk to the vendors as before.

Soon, he mentioned Gou Ju casually.

As a result, the vendor looked around and then said, "Sir, aren't you a local? Just the prodigal son you mentioned is notorious. Who doesn't know? Some time ago, the prodigal son was teasing the girl in broad daylight, which almost caused public anger."

Hearing this, Liu Changqing couldn't help but look at Liang Yuan, and then said, "It's here?"

"No, I set up a stall nearby every day, and I can see clearly. This is the entrance of the temple. I killed that day, and it should be thunder!" the vendor said angrily.

"Haha, such a villain should indeed be punished..."

After asking a few more places, Liang Yuan tentatively said, "Mr. Liu, is this evidence?"

"Of course it is evidence, and these are all evidences of human beings." Liu Changqing said: "It should be like this. Hu Qingqing knew that her husband was fighting on the front line, and was worried in his heart and asked for protection from the gods. As a result, Gou Ju wandered around here. Seeing that Hu was beautiful, he had evil thoughts. When there were too many people, he failed to succeed, so he followed the village. Then, he wanted to do something beastly, but he didn't expect that this woman was too strong and fought hard, so he stabbed her shoulder. Then Gou Ju was unwilling to accept the power of gold and silver, and falsely accused her of being unfaithful."

"Hateful!" After hearing this, Liang Yuan looked indignant and clenched his fists and said, "My Qin army soldiers are throwing their blood on the front line! Fighting for the country and the wife at home! But she suffered such humiliation! Is it unbearable!"

"Don't be anxious first." Liu Changqing said again: "This case is not as simple as you see now. Do you think the local county magistrate is a fool? He must have sorted out the case, but something went wrong in the middle."

“My sir means…”

"You can go to the county government now."

At this time, the county magistrate Wang Shao was still anxiously waiting for news from Li Erzhu.

Soon, the county guards came to report that someone asked for a visit and presented a token.

"What's this?"

It was a small black metal brand with special patterns embedded in it. Wang Shao took it. At the beginning, he was a little confused, but after looking through it, his eyes widened.

"Du...Duweiying Camp..."

He swallowed hard, and in shock, he immediately reacted that it must be Li Erzhu's complaint!

Thinking of this, he didn't care about anything else, so he hurried out to greet him.

After seeing Liu Changqing and Liang Yuan, he immediately bowed and bowed deeply and said, "I don't know if the two adults are visiting, the officials are inaccurate to welcome you. I hope you will forgive me."

"The county magistrate doesn't have to be too polite, the mansion speaks."

"Ah? Yes, yes, please, sir."

Wang Shao bent down and stretched out his hand. Although he didn't know Liu Changqing's identity, he was only one of the guard camps, which was enough to make him respectful.

When he entered the mansion, he stepped back and left. He also held the token in both hands and said tentatively: "I dare to ask if this token is..."

"His." Liu Changqing pointed at Liang Yuan.

"Mr. Liang." Wang Shao respectfully returned it.

The token was engraved with Liang's original name. The latter took it and began to introduce: "This is the Prime Minister, the Chief Secretary, Liu Changqing, and Lord Liu."

"Ah?" Wang Shao was a little stunned.

Liu Changqing said straight to the point: "What do you think about the case of Hu Qingqing?"

Now that all the senior officials have come down, Wang Shao will not hesitate. He immediately said:

"Sir, that Gou Ju is notorious and has a corrupt moral character, while Hu Qingqing is kind and virtuous, and the case is clear at a glance. Just because he is pressed on it, the lower official... the lower official is powerless."

Liu Changqing glanced at him and said, "If you do this, you will immediately arrest Gou Ju, but don't touch him first, let alone tell anyone that I have arrived in Long'an."

“My sir means…”

"Look at who will catch him."

"The official understands." Wang Shao was shocked.

That afternoon, Gou Ju was brought over by the county guards. Wang Shao gave the order without saying a word.

Seeing this, the latter stood in the hall. He was stunned for a moment, and then said gloomyly:

"Mr. Wang! Do you know what you are doing!"

"Of course I know what I am doing. You humiliate my wife of a Qin army soldier and want to commit adultery. The crime is extremely evil! Come on! Torture me to death!"

"No!" The guards on both sides responded immediately.

"Wang Shao! You little county magistrate, how dare you treat me like this! You will regret it!"

When he was taken down, Gou Ju was still screaming in anger.

This matter soon spread to the Gou family.

Then, the Gou family began to move with a lot of money...

The next day, Ningyang County Government.

The county magistrate Yu Fang was about to go out, but a senior Qin army general walked over with great strides.

After he came over, he said coldly without any nonsense:
Chapter completed!