On that day, the county magistrate Wang Liang received a case and someone found that someone had died in a certain alley.

After receiving the news, Wang Liang's heart sank, and he immediately sent the yamen runners to investigate.

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

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

Wang Liang decided to start an investigation himself, hoping to find clues as soon as possible and uncover the mystery.

Wang Liang stood up and said firmly: "Master, come to the crime scene with me. 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 county government courtyard.

They walked through the bustling streets and came to the alley where the murders occurred.

There was a depressing atmosphere in the alley, and the neighbors watched and whispered.

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

Wang Liang bent down to check the blood and scratches on the ground, sometimes pondering, sometimes communicating his views with his master.

Then, he asked someone to carry Dong Gaoda to the county government.

He returned to the room and asked the master.

"Master, do you have any ideas or discoveries 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 flashed, as if he was hiding something.

Wang Liang looked at the master with a serious expression and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

The master sighed and said slowly, "I killed someone."

His voice was low and a little helpless.

Wang Liang stared at the master, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and asked in a trembling voice: "Master, what's going on? Why do you want to kill this person? You did such a thing! This is a matter of life."

A hint of helplessness and bitterness were revealed in the master's eyes.

He said slowly: "Sir, I have no choice but to do so. Dong Gaoda has the key evidence that can prove Jia Xu. If he holds on to this matter, Jia Xu will definitely not be able to escape the blame. You will also make things difficult for him."

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

The master lowered his head, his voice with regret.

"I know, I regret it now. But I was impulsive at the time and did not consider the consequences. I hope that the adults would be relieved by the fact that I have served for many years."

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

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

Wang Liang's voice was firm.

Wang Liang's face was cold, and he shouted loudly: "Catch the master!"

The yamen runners rushed over, with a look of surprise on their faces, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

"Sir, what's going on?" asked a yamen runner in confusion.

Wang Liang glared at them and shouted, "What are you still standing there? Take action quickly!"

The yamen runners came to their senses and walked towards the master and surrounded him.

In the lobby, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Wang Liang sat upright in the court, and the master was escorted to the front of the hall by the yamen runners.

"Master, do you know your guilt?" Wang Liang asked sternly.

The master lowered his head and finally pleaded guilty.

When the yamen runners heard this, they looked shocked on their faces.

They never expected that the gentleman who was respectful and polite on weekdays 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 left the church.

The yamen runners began to whisper and talk a lot.

"The county magistrate is really selfless, and he doesn't even let the master go." A yamen runner sighed.

"With that being said, the starting point for the master to kill people is for the good of the county magistrate." Another yamen runner interrupted.

"Look, the county magistrate convicted the master of death, just to act like a show. Maybe he will find a way to release the master in a few days." Another yamen runner expressed his opinion.

These sounds echoed in the corridors of the county government, accompanied by the wind, as if spreading this matter to every corner.

As night fell, the streets of the county town were dimly lit. People were talking about this bizarre case, and all kinds of speculations and rumors spread wildly.

In a tavern, several people sat together, discussing the fate of the master.

"You guys say, will the master really beheaded?"

"This is hard to say. Who can tell the matter in the officialdom accurately?"

"I think the county magistrate will not let the master go easily, after all, he violated the law."

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

And soon, people brought the topic to Jia Xu.

Originally, many people didn't know that Jia Xu was the one who killed the shopkeeper.

But now this has caused Jia Xu to be widely discussed.

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

He immediately understood why this master did this to protect Wang Liang.

He stood in front of the windowsill with great displeasure and then carried his hands behind his back.

At this time, a servant came over.

Of course, the servant knew why he was worried.

"Master, you are not afraid of being in a bad state. There are many discussions among the people outside, so you don't have to take them to heart."

Jia Xu waved his hand and asked him to retreat.

In the courtyard of the Xi Mansion, Ouyang Linlin, Song Meijiao and other wives were sitting around a table, chatting while playing cards.

"I don't believe that Mr. Jia Xu will kill people. He has always been steady. This must be someone slandering him!" Ouyang Linlin said angrily.

Her eyes swept over the other ladies and asked, "Song Meijiao, what do you think?"

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

At this time, Xi Shi, who had been silent, interrupted and said, "I don't know 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 affect Xi Yu's reputation.

"Okay, we can't control these big things. Let's play cards happily." Xi Shi said.

In Zhao Yun's mansion, Zhao Yun's face was solemn when he heard about his master Jia Xu's affairs. He decided to go to Jia Xu's house in person to find out.

"I want to go 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 worried at home.

Suddenly, he heard his disciples come to report and Zhao Yun comes to visit.

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

Jia Xu tidied up his clothes and welcomed him out.

When Zhao Yun saw Jia Xu, he said straight to the point: "Mr. Jia Xu, I have heard about something, so I will ask about it."

Jia Xu was very angry, and he felt that the master was a fool.

Very few people knew that they were killing people themselves, and this happened like this, which made the whole city know about it.

"Are you talking about the rumors outside that I killed someone? I didn't do such a thing. General Zhao, sit down quickly."

Zhao Yun frowned and thought about Jia Xu's words.

He stared at Jia Xu with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see the truth through his eyes.

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

Jia Xu shook his head.

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

Zhao Yun fell into deep thought.

"If this matter really has something to do with you, then the Prime Minister will be criticized!"

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