Chapter 576 Zhuge Jin Fainted

On this day, the county magistrate Wang Liang received a case. Someone was found dead in a certain alley.

After getting the news, Wang Liang couldn't help but feel sad, and he immediately sent his Yamen officials to investigate.

When the government officials reported the identity of the deceased to him, Wang Liang was shocked. The deceased was actually Dong Gaoda, who had provided him with information.

His face became serious, realizing that this matter might not be simple.

Wang Liang decided to investigate personally, hoping to find clues as soon as possible and solve the mystery.

Wang Liang stood up and said firmly: "Master, come with me to the crime scene. We need to carefully observe every detail and not miss any clues."

The two walked out of the room, and the sunlight outside shone on the courtyard of the county government office.

They walked through the busy streets and came to the alley where the murder occurred.

There was a depressing atmosphere in the alley, and the neighbors gathered around to watch and whisper.

Wang Liang and his master walked into the crime scene cautiously.

Wang Liang bent down to examine the blood stains and scratches on the ground, sometimes thinking deeply, sometimes exchanging his views with his master.

Then, he had Dong Gaoda carried to the county government office.

He returned to the room and asked the master.

"Master, do you have any thoughts or findings about this case?"

However, when his eyes fell on the master, he suddenly found that the master's expression was a little unnatural.

The master's eyes flickered, as if he was hiding something.

Wang Liang looked at his master solemnly and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

The master sighed and said slowly: "I killed the person."

His voice was low and a little helpless.

Wang Liang stared at the master closely, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes, and asked with a slightly trembling voice: "Master, what is going on? Why did you want to kill this person? You actually did such a thing! This is a matter of life and death. big event."

There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in the master's eyes.

He said slowly: "Sir, I have no choice but to do so. Dong Gaoda holds the key evidence that can prove Jia Xu. If he persists in this matter, Jia Xu will definitely not be able to escape the blame. Your Excellency will also be in trouble."

Wang Liang bit his lip and tried to calm down his emotions. He asked: "Even so, you can't disregard human life! Do you know that your behavior has violated the law?"

The master lowered his head, his voice filled with regret.

"I know, and I regret it now. But I was impulsive at the time and didn't consider the consequences. I hope you will take a lenient sentence in consideration of my many years of service."

Wang Liang was silent for a moment, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.

"Master, what you have done has violated the law. No matter what the reason, killing is an unforgivable crime."

Wang Liang's voice was firm.

Wang Liang's face was stern, and he shouted loudly: "Someone come and arrest Master!"

The government officials rushed over with expressions of surprise on their faces, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

"Sir, what's going on?" a government official asked in confusion.

Wang Liang glared at them and shouted: "Why are you still standing there? Act quickly!"

Only then did the government officials come to their senses and walked towards the master one after another, surrounding him.

In the lobby, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Wang Liang was sitting in the court hall, and the master was escorted to the front of the hall by the government officials.

"Master, do you know the crime?" Wang Liang asked sternly.

The master lowered his head and finally confessed.

When the officials heard this, they had shocked looks on their faces.

They never expected that the usually courteous master would commit such a serious crime.

Wang Liang patted the gavel and continued to interrogate the master.

The master slowly raised his head and began to tell the story of his crime...

After the trial, Wang Liang withdrew.

The government officials began to whisper and discuss among themselves.

"The county magistrate is really selfless, even the master will not be spared." A government official said with emotion.

"Having said that, the master's starting point for killing people is also for the good of the county magistrate." Another government servant interjected.

"I see, the county magistrate sentenced Master to death just for show. Maybe he will find a way to release Master in a few days." Another yamen official expressed his opinion.

These sounds echoed in the corridors of the county government office, and with the wind blowing, it seemed that the incident was spread to every corner.

As night falls, the streets of the county town are dimly lit. People were talking about this bizarre case, and various speculations and rumors spread like wildfire.

In a tavern, several people sat together and discussed the master's fate.

"Do you think Master will really be executed?"

"It's hard to say. Who can say accurately about officialdom?"

"I don't think the county magistrate will let Master off easily. After all, he has violated the law."

People expressed their opinions and argued endlessly. This incident became a topic of conversation after dinner, triggering countless thoughts and speculations.

And soon, people turned the topic to Jia Xu.

Originally, many people did not know that it was Jia Xu who killed the shopkeeper.

But now that he has done this, Jia Xu has been widely discussed.

Jia Xu also heard about this incident at home, and he was also very shocked.

He immediately understood why the master did this, it was to protect Wang Liang.

He stood in front of the window sill very unhappy, and then clasped his hands behind his back.

At this time, a servant came over.

Of course that servant knew what he was troubled about.

"Master, if you are upright, you will not be afraid of the shadow. You don't need to take it to heart because of the comments made by those people outside."

Jia Xu waved his hand and told him to step back.

In the courtyard of the theater, Ouyang Linlin, Song Meijiao and other ladies were sitting around a table, playing cards and chatting.

"I don't believe Mr. Jia Xu can kill people. He has always been steady. Someone must have slandered him!" Ouyang Linlin said angrily.

She glanced at the other ladies and asked, "Song Meijiao, what do you think?"

Song Meijiao put down the cards in her hand, thought for a moment and said, "Everyone says so, so this may not be groundless."

At this time, Xi Shi, who had been silent, interjected: "I don't know much about Jia Xu's character, so it's hard to make a conclusion." Her answer seemed smooth and cautious.

But Song Meijiao said that if the matter was really done by Jia Xu, it would also have an impact on Xi Yu's reputation.

"Okay, these big things are beyond our control. Let's just play cards happily." Xi Shi said.

In Zhao Yun's house, Zhao Yun looked solemn after hearing about Master Jia Xu's affairs, and he decided to go to Jia Xu's house in person to find out.

"I'm going to Jia Xu's house to ask clearly. If this matter is true, the Prime Minister may be criticized by everyone." Zhao Yun thought to himself.

At this time, Jia Xu was restless and troubled at home.

Suddenly, he heard his disciples coming to report that Zhao Yun was visiting.

Jia Xu's heart tightened and he thought to himself: "Zhao Yun must be here for this matter."

Jia Xu straightened his clothes and went out.

When Zhao Yun saw Jia Xu, he said straight to the point: "Mr. Jia Xu, I heard about something and came here to inquire about it."

Jia Xu was very angry. He felt that the master was a fool.

Originally, few people knew that he had killed someone, but once he did this, the whole city knew about it.

"Are you talking about the rumors that I killed people? I have not done such a thing. General Zhao, sit down quickly."

Zhao Yun frowned, thinking about Jia Xu's words.

He stared at Jia Xu sharply, as if he wanted to see the truth of the matter through his eyes.

"Sir, do you have any evidence to prove your innocence?" Zhao Yun asked.

Jia Xu shook his head.

"I can't prove it, but this matter has nothing to do with me."

Zhao Yun fell into deep thought.

"If this matter really has anything to do with you, then the Prime Minister will also be accused!"

"General Zhao, don't worry, this matter really has nothing to do with me."

Zhao Yun didn't know what to say, so he left immediately.

Jia Xu sat alone in the study, frowning, and thoughts in his heart surged like a tide.

He knew that Xi Yu was coming back soon, and when he thought that Xi Yu might know about it, his heart was filled with anxiety.

"What will the Prime Minister think of me if he finds out? Will he believe me?" Jia Xu asked himself in his heart.

He recalled the reason why he was drunk, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness in his heart.

He realized that his imbalance and jealousy caused him to lose his mind when he was drunk, and now he regretted it.

"How could I be so stupid and cause a disaster because of my impulse?" Jia Xu blamed himself.

Wu Guotai and Zhao Qiang still live in that quiet little village.

Today, Wu Guotai has become very well-behaved, and Zhao Qiang's eyes are no longer full of hostility.

However, at noon that day, the situation changed.

Wu Guotai was sitting in the courtyard, muttering words and reciting Buddhist scriptures.

Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the air.

When Zhao Qiang heard this voice, he immediately understood Wu Guotai's intention.

I just want to change myself in this way, how is this possible?

His face turned gloomy and he shouted angrily: "Stop shouting! Otherwise I will kill you!"

Wu Guotai's eyes flashed with surprise, but she did not stop chanting.

Her voice became more determined, as if she was fighting Zhao Qiang's threat.

When Zhao Qiang saw that Wu Guotai was unmoved, the anger in his heart burned even more.

He clenched his fists and prepared to walk towards Wu Guotai.

"I just want you to understand that kindness and tolerance are the true meaning of life." Wu Guotai said calmly.

But Zhao Qiang still plans to use force to solve the problem.

He finally hit Wu Guotai.

After being beaten, Wu Guotai couldn't bear it, so he had to stop.

After a while, Wu Guotai slowly stopped chanting. Her heart felt like being hit by a heavy hammer, and the pain was unbearable.

"Why should I suffer this? If I had known better, I should have stayed at home and not seen my daughter." She murmured to herself.

Her thoughts were in turmoil, and her heart was filled with regret and self-blame.

What would her son and daughter think if they knew her suffering?

Will you feel sad for her?

Wu Guotai's tears slid down his cheeks, dripping like broken pearls.

She cried silently, the pain in her heart surging like a tide.

On the other side, Zhuge Jin was so anxious that he galloped on the road to Youzhou.

He was extremely anxious, and Wu Guotai's disappearance made him worried.

The long hours of running around and worrying made Zhuge Jin's body gradually weak.

At a junction, he suddenly felt dizzy, lost his balance, fell off his horse, and then collapsed to the ground.

After a while, a hunter passed by.

He saw Zhuge Jin lying on the ground and hurriedly stepped forward to check. Orion frowned and said to himself: "Looking at this man's dress, he is either rich or noble. How could he faint here?"

He gently shook Zhuge Jin's body, trying to wake him up.

Seeing that Zhuge Jin showed no reaction, Orion decided to carry him back to his home.

He carefully picked up Zhuge Jin on his back and walked home steadily.

Orion's home is located in a small cabin in the mountains, surrounded by dense woods.

The interior of the house is simple and tidy, with a light wood aroma exuding.

Orion put Zhuge Jin on the bed, then brought a basin of water and gently wiped his forehead.

He looked at Zhuge Jin with concern and said, "Sir, you must get well soon."

At night, Zhuge Jin's consciousness gradually recovered. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Orion.

Orion told him what happened after he fainted.

Zhuge Jin said gratefully: "Thank you for saving my life. I was in a hurry and was in poor health. Thank you for your help."

Orion smiled and shook his head: "You're welcome, it's your duty to save people. How do you feel now?"

Zhuge Jin moved his body and felt a little weak.

"By the way, where is my horse?"

Orion said that he was only focused on saving Zhuge Jin at that time and had already forgotten about it. The horse must have run far away by now.

Zhuge Jin frowned and said worriedly: "I must find the horse as soon as possible. I still have such a thing."

Orion nodded.

"I understand your feelings, but your body needs to recover. Rest here for a few days, and it won't be too late to set off when your body feels better. Now I'm going to look for your horse. I don't know if I can still find it."

So, the hunter came to the place where Zhuge Jin was found.

But there are no horses here anymore.

Orion also felt a little careless.

At that time, I was only focused on saving people, so how could I ignore the horse?

Orion walked back, and suddenly, a tempting fragrance wafted over, catching his attention.

The fragrance was vague, as if coming from the woods in front.

Out of curiosity, the hunter decided to walk into the woods to find out.

He followed the direction of the scent and gradually saw several figures sitting around, grilling something.

Looking closer, the hunters discovered that what they were roasting was actually horse meat.

Doubts arose in his heart, and he quickly asked: "Guys, where did this horse come from?"

One of them raised his head and replied with a smile: "We found an ownerless horse on the road during the day, so we brought it here. This horse meat is so delicious!"

Orion's face instantly became solemn, and he secretly thought that this was probably Zhuge Jin's horse.

However, he understood that he could not blame these people.

He took a deep breath and tried to keep his expression as calm as possible.

"Oh, that's it." Orion said calmly, then turned and left the scene.

When he left, he felt helpless and conflicted. He originally wanted to retrieve the horse for Zhuge Jin, but the reality made him unable to do anything.

He walked silently, his thoughts flying.

Several barbecue people felt very strange.

"What happened to this person just now? Why did he come here to ask us what kind of meat we were grilling?"

"I guess I'm greedy and want to come over and beg for some meat."

"But why did he just leave without speaking?"

"Does this need to be said? He must have been embarrassed to ask us to give him some, but we didn't do so, so he had no choice but to leave."

The person who said this was a handsome man, and his companions felt that what he said was very reasonable.

But then, a burly man shook his head.

"I guess he might be the owner of the horse, and he came to question us."

"It's impossible. If that's the case, how could he just leave so peacefully?"

"Obviously he can't defeat so many of us on his own."

"Forget it, what's the point of talking so much? Let's eat meat quickly!"

Orion was torn in his heart. He knew that telling Zhuge Jin this might make him heartbroken, but he was also worried that Zhuge Jin would not be able to bear the blow.

"That man looks gentle and gentle. How could he have the strength to fight against those people? If I tell him the truth, I'm afraid it will make him even more painful and helpless." Orion thought to himself.

He hesitated, as if there were two voices arguing in his heart.

A voice said: "You should tell him and let him know the truth."

Another voice retorted: "No, that will only put him in a desperate situation. Let him continue to recover in peace."

In the end, Orion decided to keep this secret deep in his heart.

Orion wandered outside for a long time before slowly returning home.

He deliberately created an illusion that he had been looking for for a long time, hoping to cover up his inner uneasiness.

After returning home, he walked into the house and Zhuge Jin hurriedly greeted him, his eyes full of expectation.

"Brother, have you found my horse?" Zhuge Jin asked anxiously.

Orion shook his head.

"I searched in many places, but the horse probably ran away. Maybe it was encountered by other owners, and I believe they will treat it well. I am responsible for this matter, and I will buy a horse for you tomorrow."

Zhuge Jin had a look of disappointment on his face.

But he still gratefully said to Orion: "Thank you, brother. In fact, I can't blame you. How can I let you buy a horse?"

Zhuge Jin then took out some money and handed it to Orion.

"Believe me, you will be fine if you rest tomorrow. Please buy me a horse tomorrow."

Orion offered to use his own money, but Zhuge Jin insisted that he use his own money.

Orion had no choice but to take Zhuge Jin's money.

Orion originally planned to ask the doctor to come over and take a look at Zhuge Jin.

Zhuge Jin said: "I don't need to take medicine, I'm not sick, I'm just a little weak."

"Well sir, in that case, you should rest early. I hope your body will be stronger tomorrow."

Zhuge Jin thought to himself, God must bless him.

By tomorrow, I must make sure that my body is in good condition.

Orion also returned to the room. He really wanted to know who Zhuge Jin was. (End of chapter)