RPAGF Chapter 134 The Brothers Killed Someone
Chapter 134 The Brothers Killed Someone
Butler Tian understood what he heard, but he still didn't give up. He stuffed silver into the hands of the two men and begged them to let their master see them.
"I can't make the decision on this. Leave now, or don't blame us for being rude."
Butler Tian was pushed and shoved by two people.
"The two officers, please be flexible. The two young masters are young, and the master at home is worried, so we will just take a look."
Steward Tian stuffed another twenty taels of silver into each of their hands.
The two men looked at the forty taels of silver in their hands, and a gleam flashed in their eyes. They looked around and then revealed to him that Master Hou and the deceased Hong family had explained the matter, and it was not easy to let them in privately.
"Please be flexible, my two young masters. They are so young and have no idea what's going on!"
Steward Tian cried with tears in his eyes, and the two yamen runners didn't want to see the duck fly away.
He could only bite the bullet and remind them that it was shift change time and they could only take a look and could not stay for long, otherwise they would be in trouble too.
"Okay, okay, okay! No problem, I won't cause any trouble for the two officers."
The officer gestured for him to follow someone and come back quickly.
When Qu Jingyao saw the gesture made by Butler Tian, she quickly got off the carriage with Baiguo.
"Baiguo, bring the cakes. I wonder if the two of them have eaten them."
"Yes!"
Baiguo followed his master with cakes in his hand, and housekeeper Tian was also there.
Several people followed the bailiff to a dark cell filled with a damp and moldy smell.
Qu Jingyao's face looked extremely ugly at this moment. She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh without her realizing it.
"Okay, let's cut to the chase. If the relief officer shows up, it'll be tough."
"Don't worry, don't worry, it will be fine soon, it will be fine soon, thank you very much, sir."
Butler Tian thanked him, and the officer pointed to the innermost cell.
When Qu Jingyao saw two figures in the corner of the cell, her eyes instantly turned red.
"Xiaochen, Xiaoyang! Are you hurt?"
Qu Jingyao leaned on the wooden railing with both hands, feeling distressed when she saw her two younger brothers with haggard faces.
"Master, please give this to the two young masters first." Bai Guo handed over the bag of pastries.
Xiao Chen glanced at the yamen runner in the distance and said in a low voice:
"Sister, we didn't kill anyone at all. Hongze was poisoned to death.
We just helped him up, but he died at that moment, and everyone thought it was us who did it."
Qu Jingyao asked them if there was anyone who saw it and could testify for them?
"No." The two brothers sighed and shook their heads helplessly.
There was no one else there at the time. Hongze had just fallen to the ground when several other students in the academy appeared.
After listening to the brothers' narration, Qu Jingyao immediately realized that they had been tricked.
She asked a few students who showed up at that time.
"Okay, leave quickly." The bailiff urged several people to leave, as it was almost time for the shift change.
Qu Jingyao quickly gave the two of them a few instructions before reluctantly turning around and leaving.
Xiaoyang's eyes were red. They couldn't help their sister and instead caused trouble for the family. He felt a little guilty.
Qu Jingyao and his servant walked out of the cell, got on the carriage and called Dongqing to go to the bookstore.
"The master is..." Bai Guo asked in confusion.
Qu Jingyao's eyes turned cold as she analyzed today's events in her mind. Since Hou Li was involved, the Wu family must be involved. As for how much involvement the Qu family had, it was still unknown.
She had to ensure the safety of her brothers first, so she could only ask for help from Old Wang. She thought the county magistrate would give Old Wang some face.
"Go see Mr. Wang."
Bai Guo finally understood her master's intention. She wanted to say something, but seeing her master's gloomy face, she didn't dare to say anything more.
The carriage soon arrived at the bookstore, and there was no one else inside except Wang Hanyu.
From afar, he saw Qu Jingyao, who was a little anxious, getting off the carriage and walking straight towards the shop.
He was a little surprised at first, then he walked forward with a smile.
"Miss Qu, is there something you need to come here now?"
"Is Mr. Wang here?" Qu Jingyao asked directly without any greetings.
Wang Hanyu was startled, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his gentle smile: "Grandpa went out for something, I wonder if Miss Qu has anything to say? I..."
Before Wang Hanyu could finish his words, Qu Jingyao shook her head and said, "No problem. I'll come back another day. Sorry for disturbing you."
Qujing Yaomei gave Wang Hanyu another chance to speak, then turned around and left with Baiguo.
Since Mr. Wang was not around, she didn't know who else she could turn to for help.
She had to ask the county magistrate to give her time to investigate this matter first, but with Hou Li and the Hong family interfering, her brothers might be sentenced directly.
"master......"
"Let's go back home first." Qu Jingyao waved her hand and quickly got on the carriage.
She needs to go back and think about it carefully.
Bai Guo frowned, not knowing whether she should tell her master. Thinking of her master's disgust and resistance to King Li, she really didn't dare to open her mouth.
At this time, the Hou family.
"Master, you still have a way. Let's see how arrogant that little bitch is."
"Don't make this matter public. If it weren't for the cooperation between the uncle and nephew of the Qu family and the Hong family, this thing really wouldn't have been accomplished."
Hou Li leaned against the head of the bed, his eyes filled with sinister coldness.
Now he has become a disabled person, and he attributes it all to Qu Jingyao. If it weren't for that bitch, how could he have become what he is now?
Wu Lian looked at her husband gritting his teeth, and her heart was filled with hatred for Qu Jingyao. If it weren't for this little bitch, nothing would have happened.
Her life now is not in dire straits, as Hou Li, that bastard, always takes his anger out on her.
Her mother's family can't help her at the moment. Her father hasn't woken up yet, her brother is gone, and her mother is busy dealing with those people in the clan all day and has no time to take care of her.
"Why is it that Master Hong's family is..." Wu Lian asked in confusion. After all, Hong Ze was the illegitimate son of the Hong family.
A sinister smile flashed across Hou Li's face, causing Wu Lian to shudder.
"So what if he's a bastard? You said he's just a bastard. Doesn't this just help Madam Hong get rid of a thorn in her side?"
Wu Lian finally understood, but how could the Qu family be involved with the Hong family?
Hou Li ignored her and just coldly urged her to leave, saying that she was tired and needed to rest. As soon as he finished speaking, Hou Li turned his back and lay down.
Seeing this, Wu Lian opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing. She turned around and left the room.
Qu Jingyao returned to the mansion and came to the main house, where Liu was persuading and comforting Yue Niang.
"Aunt, I'm back."
"Yaoyao! Yaoyao and your brothers..." Yue Niang started crying again when she said this.
Liu quickly hugged Yue Niang, who was crying on her shoulder, and looked at her daughter anxiously.
"Don't worry, little aunt. I've just met my two younger brothers. There's something fishy about this matter. I'll find a way to find out and clear my brothers' name."
After she finished speaking, the two sisters-in-law of the Liu family looked at her with hope in their eyes.