Du Zhongxiao was handling chores in the yamen when he saw Cheng County Lieutenant coming in in a hurry. After finishing the ceremony, he didn't sit down, and said: "Zhixian, I encountered a strange case today!" I've been an official for many years, and it's the first time I've encountered this kind of thing! ”

After speaking, he told him how Chen Qin and Shi Yuanwai took Lu Saisai to the county office to report the case early in the morning, from beginning to end.

When Du Zhongxiao heard this, he was also dumbfounded, and after a while, he said, "Then what?" Have you been taken into custody? ”

"Taken into custody. In addition, Xiaguan has sent capable people to arrest Xing Chaofeng and others who cheated money. As soon as these people heard it, they knew that it was a joint gambling fraud. At that time, he was also a person who traveled from south to north, how could he be deceived by such a group of thieves. ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "It should be so." By the way, that Lucesey is a member of the same party, so he should be interrogated carefully. ”

Cheng County Lieutenant smiled: "She has already recruited." That concubine personally took someone's report, can she still hide it? Xing Chaofeng was a guest she knew when she was in Yangzhou, but she saw that Shi Yuanwai had just received the payment for the goods, and she was dedicated to deceiving him. These people are all veterans, and they know how to stop at the right time, they just want to deceive Shi Yuanwai of the 200 yuan he lost last night, and then find someone to catch him and scare Shi Yuanwai away. If it weren't for that Chen Qin catching up, he would have been able to succeed. ”

Du Zhongxiao thought about it and understood that the most exciting part of this scam was the last part. If it weren't for Chen Qin, the two men would have made a fuss on the boat, and the staff would be shocked, it was common for them to run away overnight, so who would care about the two hundred yuan they lost yesterday. If you really do the bureau and cheat the money outside the staff, I am afraid that the outsiders will come to report to the official.

Close to the Bianhe River commercial prosperity, there are many these strange things, which is really eye-opening. Du Zhongxiao said: "By the way, where is Chen Qin, who reported the case, now?" He was a good friend of Lucese, and it was very gratifying to be able to report the crime. ”

"He was working in the ranch at this time, and he was also a member of the yamen. After reporting the crime, he was left here. ”

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "You let him go to the back office, I have something to ask him." ”

In the back ya, Du Zhongxiao looked at Chen Qin and asked, "You escorted Lu Saisai to the yamen, how will you prepare in the future?" Her crime of colluding with others to deceive is not small. There is also a promiscuous act, and if she is not matched, she will be assigned to miscellaneous households, and the restaurant will not tolerate her. ”

Although the miscellaneous households are not untouchables, they will be included in a separate book, restricted everywhere, not allowed to intermarry with official eunuchs, etc., mainly for prostitutes and the like. If a woman commits rape of three or more people, she is a miscellaneous household, and Lucesai has long been qualified. To put it mildly, this kind of female miscellaneous household is a prostitute.

Chen Qin's expression was extremely painful, he struggled for a long time, and arched his hand: "Please know that the county is open, and you can punish her lightly." After being escorted to the Yamen, Lucesay confessed to everyone else, deeply repentant, and was not an unchangeable person. She grew up in that kind of family, what can she do? ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "You are very affectionate." But even if the responsibility is thin, the restaurant can't tolerate it, what will you rely on to make a living in the future? can't let her still sing everywhere, it's rare to be detached in this life. ”

Chen Qin sighed: "If the official raises his hand, the little one is willing to lead Lusesai back, get married, and have children." ”

Du Zhongxiao looked at Chen Qin, and sighed after a while: "I was going to persuade you, this woman is by nature, even after the two of you get married, I am afraid that it will be difficult to retract." But seeing that you understand everything, you should have figured it out. When it comes to men and women, if you both are willing, what else can others say? In this way, when the rest of the prisoners are arrested, I will ask County Lieutenant Cheng to release Lu Saisai, and you can take it back. In the days to come, you can just know it in your own heart. As for Jingjing, I will still follow Wu Niang in the future, and I will count the deed money to you, which can be regarded as a congratulatory gift. ”

Chen Qin crossed his hands and said: "Xie Zhi County official! ”

Du Zhongxiao waved his hand and let Chen Qin leave. When Lussei did this kind of thing, it was impossible for her to keep Jingjing, who knows what it will be like in a few years? This Chen Qin is also a seed of infatuation, it has come to this point, and he still doesn't give up on Lu Saisai. Even if the two get married, how can they live with peace of mind with Lucesai's temperament? Du Zhongxiao felt a headache for Chen Qin.

The case is not complicated, Cheng County Lieutenant has tried it, Du Zhongxiao has reviewed it, and ordered someone to transfer a person to the state, leaving only one Lusay. More than 20 canes to solve the state, this case involves more than 200 yuan, it is not a matter of a few strokes of the board, and the county has no power to judge the case.

Chen Qin received Lu Saisai from the small corner gate of the Yamen, and when he saw her described as haggard, he couldn't help but feel a little distressed, and said: "How many times have I advised you to run that restaurant well and live a peaceful and stable life, how much is good!" Why is it so frightening to this day? ”

Lucei said coldly: "Live a stable life, do you have money in your hands?" Where does the money come from to eat and drink? What to buy rouge gouache with? You are sometimes outside the body and mind, and I can live with peace of mind! Do you have one! ”

Chen Qin didn't say anything, stepped forward to support Lu Saisai's shoulder, and said: "Fortunately, the county magistrate doesn't care about it and exempts you from criminal responsibility, but you can't stay there anymore." Come with me to the ranch, and though it is hard, you will always have food and shelter. ”

Luceise just sneered: "To this day, can I say no? You went to the magistrate, isn't that just for this! I have a word first, and when I come to you, I will be comfortable and everything will be said. If you want me to do this and that, don't think about it! ”

Chen Qin hurriedly said: "Everything has me, you just have to rest in peace." Don't look down on the pastures, where there are many cattle and horses—"

"It's not yours again! You're just a shepherd! ”

Chen Qin smiled cautiously: "That's the cattle and horses of the Yamen, naturally not mine." However, there is a good thing about doing things in the pasture, the rewards and punishments are clear, and if the cattle and horses breed too much, the reward is real. When I got there, I realized that I was born to do this for a living, and those cows and horses were so honest in front of me that even the cows were—"

Speaking of this, Chen Qin smiled embarrassedly.

Lucesai grimaced and sighed secretly. I planted it miserably this time, I was caught cheating money, and I was involved in filthy behavior, and it was difficult to turn over. It's hateful that Chen Qin seized the opportunity and couldn't get out of his hands again. If he went to Du Zhongxiao a little later, and Lu Saisai asked Jingjing to find Qu Wuniang to intercede for him, it would be a different situation. Lussey has been trained to sing since he was a child, and he has always lived in a bright place, how can he adapt to the days of coarse tea and light food. Isn't it the same as going to jail to let her live on the ranch?

Leaning on Chen Qin's strong shoulder, Lu Saisai was a little worried. Chen Qin, don't look at him and be careful everywhere, he really has the upper hand, but he is not forgiving everywhere. Once I entered his house, I would say goodbye to the old days. Thinking of the days when he had to live a coarse tea and light rice and a thorn hairpin cloth skirt in the future, Lusay felt extremely uncomfortable. Alas, it's all because Chen Qin was disobedient after he arrived in Yongcheng County. Otherwise, this time, I can easily get my hands on dozens of times, and I will be happy for half a year, so why did I fall to this point now.

Chen Qin half-helped and half-dragged Lu Saisai out of the north city gate, looked at the bustling crowd by the lotus pond in the distance, and breathed a sigh of relief. It's pitiful, I came back late last night, and I actually made this contribution. Since then, he has lived with Lussesay and fulfilled his wish.