Chapter 1: The Wedding Night (New Book...)

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  Pang Fei Hu and Guo Ye were attracted by the shouts of the yamen runner, and they all turned their heads to take a look.

  It's better not to look, but once you take a look...

  I'm going to curse your ancestors!

  The yamen runner who came running was actually Qin Wei, that scoundrel. There were not many people following Qin Wei, only four or five of the capture battalion's henchmen who had eaten at Drunken Immortal Building that day.

  Qin Wei strode forward with a majestic gait, his waist and hips swaying like a Tang Dynasty sword, exuding an aura of confidence as he walked towards this side.

  Guo Ye deliberately stared at Qin Wei's eyes, and in his eyes, apart from endless resentment, there was also a fierce determination.

  In an instant, countless questions flooded into Guo Ye's mind.

  How did Qin Wei arrive at this time?

  As the mastermind behind this theft of tax grain, what does Qin Wei want to do now that he has rushed here?

  Qin Wei's eyes had a normal resentment, but why was there also determination and ruthlessness? What did he want to do after all?

  Kuo's mind was full of questions, and just as he thought of turning around to discuss with Pang Fei Hu, time did not permit it.

  Qin Wei walked up with a smile, and even exchanged greetings with Pang Feihu, saying with a fake smile: "Ah, ah, Chief Pang, what are you doing? When did the soap gang start helping us catch gangs?"

  Under the hot words, there was a strong resentment, as if blaming Pang Fei Hu's soap opera for usurping their role and snatching away their livelihood.

  However, Qin Wei wasn't wrong either. Originally, the task of capturing thieves and bandits was within the jurisdiction of the Catching Squad, and had nothing to do with the Patrol Squad.

  However, was Qin Wei rushing overnight to Liu's house in Dongliu Township just for this?

  Guo Ye is thinking with his butt, and he also knows this is impossible.

  Guo Ye's heart was clear and bright. Qin Wei sending his trusted men to take over the case was a ruse, and killing him to silence him was the real intention.

  Pang Feihu and Qin Wei have been working together in the same yamen for some time, doesn't he know what kind of person Qin Wei is?

  This son of a turtle is really daring to think of poisonous hands, as long as it endangers himself, let alone Liu Lao Lai, this poor and remote father-in-law, even the King of Heaven would have to tear his eggs apart for the opponent.

  Pang Fei Hu and Guo Ye exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a hint of warning and vigilance.

  Qin Wei saw that Pang Feihu didn't say anything, and continued to urge: "Alright, this time although the soap brother took over and did things for us, but fortunately he also solved the case. The captain is a big man with a generous heart, so let's just drop it."

  He walked up to Pang Fei Hu and said, "Pang Ban Tou, please? Tell your brothers in the constabulary to gather their troops and return to the yamen. Tomorrow morning, County Magistrate will surely issue a commendation order for you all. Haha, it's getting late, and the weather is cold, why not collect your troops early and go back to warm up with your wives?"

  Pang Feihu is a straightforward and down-to-earth person with no fancy ideas.

  Seeing Qin Wei's overbearing words and also occupying the reason that catching thieves is within the scope of the capture class, for a moment, I don't know how to respond.

  He immediately glanced at Guo Ye behind him, his eyes seeming to ask for help.

  Guo Ye had a lot of words he wanted to say in his heart, but because of Pang Feihu's presence as his superior, he didn't engage in a war of words with Qin Wei. Now that he saw the look in Pang Feihu's eyes, he immediately stood up and stood beside him, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

  He then let out a soft, cold laugh and gazed at Qin Wei with eyes that sparkled with some hint of mockery, saying in a chilly tone: "Wait!"

  Huh?

  Qin Wei saw Guo Ye jumping out and his heart skipped a beat. After hearing Guo Ye's words stopping him, the anger in his heart instantly appeared on his face, and his attention was completely focused on Guo Ye.

  Guo Ye only heard saying: "Qin Hu seems to have made a mistake about something?"

  Qin Wei's heart was already impatient and irritable, now hearing Guo Ye, a small and insignificant official, dare to question him, the anger on his face turned into cold air in his mouth, and he asked sternly: "What kind of thing are you, that you also deserve to speak with this captain?"

  Guo Ye knew that he and Qin Wei had long been like fire and water, irreconcilable, and didn't bother to exchange pleasantries with him. Facing Qin Wei's disdain, he spoke in a low voice: "Today's matter is fully authorized by Pang Ban to let me, Guo Ye, take charge of it. Do you think I have the qualifications to express my opinion?"

  Qin Wei's face didn't show any expression, but in his heart, he was shocked and numb. That little beast had ruined things for him again. Just you wait, I'll make sure to deal with you later.

  Seeing Qin Wei speechless, Guo Ye pointed to Liu Lao Lai and Liu A Man who were locked up in iron chains like a rice dumpling, and said to Qin Wei: "These two are your father-in-law and elder brother-in-law. As a public official, don't you know the saying 'avoid suspicion'?"

  Avoiding suspicion is an unspoken rule in handling cases in official circles.

  All cases involving relatives within the five degrees of mourning must be recused by the handling personnel and handed over to others for handling. Otherwise, it will be considered as a crime of nepotism and dereliction of duty. Those who are guilty of lighter offenses shall be removed from public office, while those who are guilty of heavier offenses shall be imprisoned.

  Don't look at Qin Wei's energetic and lively appearance, jumping up and down all day, but when it comes to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, this insignificant little captain who is not even among the nine ranks is really not worth looking at.

  In an instant, the anger on Qin Wei's face dissipated, and he became somewhat solemn.

  He was very clear about the weight of Guo Ye's words just now. Although he had County Magistrate Gu's backing, it wasn't like County Magistrate Gu had the final say in the entire county government. Now, County Magistrate Gu and Gong Cao Fang's Gong Zuo Ma Yuan Jiu were already at odds with each other. If he did something out of line today, by tomorrow it would reach the ears of that dark-faced and cold-hearted Ma Gong Cao, and even County Magistrate Gu wouldn't be able to protect him.

  Two ninth-grade officials are fighting, and he, a small captain without rank or position, is at most a pawn. Although the county lieutenant has some secrets that cannot be revealed to him, he will abandon his chariot to save his general; won't the county lieutenant do the same?

  Without a crowd of onlookers, he dares to do anything, but the key is that people like Guo Ye and Pang Feihu are here, so he has the heart but not the strength.

  At this time, Qin Wei really felt that Guo Ye was a small fly that seemed insignificant but could still cause pain with just one bite.

  Qin Wei's face changed color, and he thought to himself: Could it be that the people from the yamen would really let these people be safely escorted back by the patrolmen?

  At that time, Liu's father and son were subjected to torture and forced confessions, and they would be pulled out and exposed.

  Just now, before coming to Dongliu Township, I and County Master had a frank conversation about everything, and also handed over the 800 taels of silver in the Longxi Bank to County Master, and got County Master's personal consent.

  But once this gets out, how can I still stay in the government office?

  No way, the one who unties the bell must be the one who tied it, so we still have to deal with Liu Laozhai.

  Then, Qin Wei's eyes rolled over, and he let out a hearty laugh. He didn't bother to respond to Guo Ye, who was seething with anger, but instead turned to Pang Feihu and cupped his fists in greeting: "Ah, I'm afraid this humble constable got a bit flustered and my brain got muddled for a moment, so I forgot to avoid suspicion. In that case, since my father-in-law and younger brother-in-law are the ones who committed the crime, I won't interfere. Let the yamen runners take them back to the county office, and let County Magistrate sir preside over the trial. How's that?"

  Shrimp rice?

  Pang Feihu and the surrounding yamen runners were all shocked. How could Guo Xiaoge scare off Qin Wei with just a few words?

  It's really impressive, brother Guo.

  Only Guo Ye had some doubts in his heart, how could he admit defeat so quickly? This didn't seem like Qin Wei's style.

  Just as Zhao Ban and others were secretly celebrating, Guo Ye was hesitating and guessing in his heart, Qin Wei spoke again.

  Only to see Qin Wei put on a sorrowful expression in front of Pang Feihu, looking awkward no matter how he looked at it. He then said with a hypocritical tone: "Pang Ban Tou, although it's my father-in-law and uncle who are involved in the case, I, Qin, will also uphold justice and disregard personal relationships. Since I need to avoid suspicion, I'll have to trouble your brothers from the constabulary to take them back to the county yamen again. However, I have an unreasonable request."

  Pang Fei Hu said with a stern tone, "You've been caught red-handed, don't even think about trying to talk your way out of this. What else do you have to say for yourself?"

  He then stretched out his hand and made a "please" gesture, indicating for Qin Wei to continue.

  Qin Wei sniffled, his short stature slightly shivering as if in great discomfort, and said: "After all, they are my father-in-law and uncle. I, Qin, will say a couple of words to them before they are taken to the county yamen. Once they arrive at the yamen, I will have to avoid any further contact with them. I hope you can be accommodating, Chief Pang."

  Pang Feihu was taken aback, speaking in such a low and humble tone, was this still the same arrogant and domineering Captain Qin Wei from before?

  He also knew that Qin Wei was being a bit hypocritical, but after returning to the government office and interrogating him, he wasn't afraid of not being able to dig out Qin Wei's evil deeds?

  The sky was almost dawn, and there was no room for further delay or procrastination. So Pang Feihu waved his hand, indicating that Qin Wei could do as he pleased. Was he still afraid that Qin Wei would dare to let Liu Laozhai escape in front of so many people?

  He then waved his hand at Cheng Er Niu, Ruan Lao San, Zhang Xiao Qi and others, letting them step aside for a moment.

  After a few people left, Qin Wei looked at the Liu family father and son who were tied up with iron chains, and secretly rejoiced in his heart as he walked slowly towards them.

  Liu Amang, although his chin was removed and he couldn't speak, was still clear-minded. Seeing his brother-in-law Qin Wei walking over, he hurriedly made a crying sound and shouted, as if seeking help.

  Qin Wei fiercely glared at him and scolded in a voice that only he, Liu Aman, and Liu Lao could hear: "Shut up! You're the kind of thing that can't even accomplish anything but can still mess things up."

  Then he ignored Liu Aman and walked straight to Liu Lao's side, pretending to help his father-in-law adjust the collar of his clothes, as if afraid that he would catch a chill.

  Taking advantage of the empty space on the collar of his clothes, Qin Wei moved his lips and whispered to Lao Zhang.

  Pang Feihu and Guo Ye stood far away, unable to hear what Qin Wei said to Lao Lai, but looking at Lao Lai's face, his expression changed rapidly, first turning blue and red, then pale, and finally losing all color.

  Finally, he let out a long sigh, as if he were about to die, and nodded woodenly, as if making some kind of guarantee to Qin Wei.

  After a while, Qin Wei gently patted his father-in-law's shoulder and said three words.

  The three words in lip language, Guo Ye finally understood, were clearly "don't worry".

  Guo Ye was filled with doubts in his heart. What exactly did Qin Wei say to Lao Lai? It could make Lao Lai's face change colors.

  Qin Wei said the last three words, and then made a fist at Pang Feihu, saying: "Thank you, Captain Pang, for your help. Then please have your constables take Liu's father and son back to the yamen."

  Then, facing the brought claws, he loudly said: "By order of County Magistrate, from now on, all gold, silver and jewels of Liu's family, land deeds and house deeds will be taken back to the county government for public use, and will be dealt with by the county magistrate."

  As soon as the words fell, Pang Feihu's face twitched involuntarily, numbly, it turned out that this little guy still wanted to pick peaches and copy his house, truly, man cannot compete with heaven, they have the county lieutenant's order, which is a famous move, and he, Pang Feihu, has no way to deal with it.

  Alas, I was thinking of taking advantage of the opportunity to embezzle some money from the Liu family's belongings to supplement the brothers' household expenses, but now it's all in vain.

  Who would have thought that Guo Ye, who was standing next to him, also felt a chill run down his spine when he heard Qin Wei's words, and secretly rejoiced in his heart, fortunately, his younger brother had foreseen this and didn't give Qin Wei the benefit of the doubt for nothing.