Medical Sovereign

This made Wu Shi'an feel a little worried. After all, Zeyang County was only so big, and Chen and Liu were among the top masters.

And the person hired by the Zhao family can kill them, which means that person is more powerful than the two worshipers. It is really hard to find a master who is sure to kill the opponent for a while.

"Exceptor Wu, don't worry. I have sent people to protect the three floors outside Wu Mansion. Not even a fly can fly in."

Magistrate Zhang, who was as fat as a ball, saw that Wu Shi'an remained silent and thought he was scared. He tried his best to put on a kind smile on his fat face and comforted softly.

"Magistrate Lao Zhang has taken the trouble."

Wu Shi'an finally came to his senses and said politely.

"Wu Yuanwai, why are you so polite to me? Who among us is following the other?"

Magistrate Zhang's fat face smiled broadly, and he used this to get close to Wu Shi'an.

As a local official who wanted to climb up the ranks, Magistrate Zhang was naturally all-round and courteous to Wu Shi'an, who had a background as a noble concubine, and wanted to use him to climb up the ranks of the imperial concubine.

Although there was a clear rule when the ancient dynasty was founded that no one in the harem was allowed to interfere in politics, and the imperial concubine seemed to be of little help to his career, but who among the people in the harem now does not have a delicate heart with seven orifices? Who doesn’t secretly cultivate their own power?

What's more, Concubine Xian is not a simple character. She has schemes and tricks, and is good at winning people's hearts.

According to the news he received, Concubine Xian was in the prime of her life, and even the Queen had to give her a thumbs up. The Queen was so unlucky that she never gave birth to a prince.

Although Concubine Xian gradually fell out of favor due to old age and beauty, she had already made plans and quietly brought her two sons into the eyes of the Holy Emperor. They were highly valued by the Holy Emperor and entrusted them with important responsibilities. There are rumors that the Holy Emperor is likely to appoint one of them as the crown prince.

The prince, he is the heir apparent, and if there are no major changes, he will be the future emperor. Therefore, for County Magistrate Zhang, spare no effort to please Wu Shi'an, and through him to become the imperial concubine, is his greatest hope for an official career. .

"Haha, what County Magistrate Zhang said is that if there is a need in the future, as long as I, Wu, can help, I will do my best."

Wu Shi'an is also a good person, how could he not understand his thoughts and said with a smile.

It sounds like a promise, but in fact it is all empty words. What can help? What can't be helped? It's not him who has the final say.

How could County Magistrate Zhang fail to understand the meaning of his words? He cursed the old fox in his heart, but the smile on his face did not change. He knew this better than anyone else when he asked for something he had to lower his attitude.

So he didn't bother with this aspect. Instead, he straightened his face and said seriously: "I have arranged for Capt. Gao to investigate the murderers of the two worshipers of the Wu family. However, you also know that although Capt. Gao and these agents They are dedicated to their responsibilities, but their strength..."

At this point, Magistrate Zhang stopped talking. There was no need to explain the meaning, Wu Shian would definitely understand.

Two of the Wu family's priests were slaughtered by others. The policemen like Gao Captou went to arrest the murderers, but they didn't just deliver food to them.

"Having said that, Capt. Gao is a member of the official family after all. Presumably the murderer would not dare to act so boldly, even if he is a member of the official family."

Wu Shi'an naturally understood what he meant, but he didn't take it seriously and said confidently.

Police officers are equivalent to the police on earth. Although some criminals dare to kill people, they will have scruples about killing police officers. After all, killing police officers is provoking the entire law enforcement agency and will arouse a strong backlash from violent agencies.

A flash of light flashed in Magistrate Zhang’s eyes

After all his energy was gone, he leaned over and lowered his voice and said, "Does Yuan Wu have any suspicions?"

Wu Shian looked at him with a half-smile,

He nodded slightly and said: "With the wisdom of the county magistrate, you should know who did it."

County Magistrate Zhang frowned and thought for a moment, with a look of surprise on his face, and lost his voice: "Could it be Zhao..."

He swallowed the words back before they were spoken. It is possible to doubt such a thing, but it must not be stated without evidence.

How could he, as a parent official, not know about the dispute between the Zhao family and the Wu family? Since Wu Shian was so sure, it was basically Zhao Dahai who did it.

But the problem is that the Wu family has a background, and the Zhao family also has a background, which puts him in a difficult position.

As a qualified bureaucrat, if he wants to develop in his official career, he must not put his eggs in the same basket, so he has been wandering between the Wu family and the Zhao family, never clearly stating his position. If there is a conflict, he will only be in the middle and make peace, and neither side will be offended.

"The two worshipers of my Wu family died miserably."

Wu Shi'an said angrily, and began to close his eyes and rest, waiting for Magistrate Zhang's answer.

Although County Magistrate Zhang was well-informed and courteous to the Wu family in every possible way, he was too naughty and refused to take sides. He neither offended the Wu family nor the Zhao family, which made him very dissatisfied. This was also his fault. The reason why he was always perfunctory and refused to introduce the imperial concubine to him.

I want to think well and cleverly, but I also want to buy an old donkey that won't eat grass. I'm talking about people like County Magistrate Zhang.

Since you want to get something, you have to pay for it. This is an eternal truth. If County Magistrate Zhang really wants to get the concubine, he must show his attitude. This is Wu Shi'an's attitude.

This is forcing me to take sides.

Magistrate Zhang thought bitterly, he couldn't afford to offend the Wu family, and he couldn't afford to offend the Zhao family either.

Even though the daughter of the Zhao family married into that powerful family just to be a concubine, the problem was that she was quite favored, even more favored than the first wife, and the Zhao family also followed suit.

The imperial concubine is very scheming, but she is a member of the harem after all, and she does not dare to act so ostentatiously. Before her son ascends the throne, she will not be able to help her career at all.

But the Zhao family's in-laws are different. They are a family with real power. If they really hold a grudge against themselves, it only takes a few words to take off the black gauze hat on their heads.

On the one hand, he can control him now, and on the other hand, he is very likely to become the Ninth Five-Year Master in the future. This multiple-choice question embarrassed Magistrate Zhang, who has always been versatile, and he couldn't make a decision even after trembling with his lips for a long time.

Wu Shi'an slowly opened his eyes, cupped his hands slightly, and said expressionlessly: "Kill people to pay for their lives, and debts to pay for money. Unfortunately, my family in Wu Mansion has a murder. As the official of this county, Magistrate Zhang, please ask Zhang The county magistrate upholds justice and gives a time limit for solving the case, so that the people under our jurisdiction can feel at ease. The imperial concubine is about to return to her hometown to visit relatives, which is what happened in the past three or two days. If this matter disturbs the imperial concubine, I am afraid, Zhang It’s not easy for the county magistrate to explain.”

Magistrate Zhang suddenly broke into a cold sweat. Wu Shi'an's move was so cruel. His father's official hat was pulled down, and he opened his mouth to solve the case within the deadline. He was so justified that he couldn't even refute it even if he wanted to. , this is within the scope of his responsibilities.

If it was an ordinary case, except for the explicit order from his superiors to put pressure on him, he could completely ignore it and just deal with it casually.

But the Wu family couldn't do it, especially when Wu Shi'an emphasized that the imperial concubine was about to return to her hometown to visit her relatives. If he was disturbed by this case, he only had to mention it casually in the ear of the emperor after returning to Beijing, and his position as county magistrate would be over. .

He knew clearly that Wu Shian was using the power of a fox to borrow money from the imperial concubine.

The name put pressure on him, but he had to accept the move and quickly made a decision in his heart.

If you offend the Zhao family, at most you will be tricked secretly. Even if you want to punish yourself, you have to find a suitable reason.

But offending the Wu family and being dismissed from office was just a matter of Wu Shian's crooked lips in front of the imperial concubine. What's more, the future imperial concubine is very likely to value her mother and her son. How can you miss out on your own benefits?

Even if he is being punished by the Zhao family now, with this feeling, if the imperial concubine's son ascends the throne in the future, it will not be a matter of a word to appoint him.

After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Magistrate Zhang was also a decisive person. He immediately put on a friendly smile on his fat face and said righteously: "Wu Yuanwai, don't worry, since this county is the parent official of Zeyang County, it is natural for us to do it for you." The people who died in vain seek justice. The case will be resolved within three days and will not disturb the imperial concubine Luan Jia. "

"That's very good. Then I will bother Magistrate Zhang. When the day comes when the empress returns to her hometown to visit her relatives, Wu will definitely tell the truth to the imperial concubine about Magistrate Zhang's love for the people and his dedication to his duties. Maybe the empress will feel happy in her heart." I’m happy to meet with Magistrate Zhang.”

Wu Shi'an's acting skills are also superb. His face was clouded before, but now that he heard Magistrate Zhang's statement, the clouds immediately turned clear, and he said with a bright smile.

"So much work."

Magistrate Zhang's face was filled with joy, and a boulder in his chest fell to the ground.

Wu Shi'an's words were tantamount to telling him that he would not treat him badly if he accepted this favor.

Whether the imperial concubine will receive him or not is secondary. The key is that the imperial concubine will remember him as a person. With this favor, she will always take care of him in the future, and this is exactly the result he wants.

"Each other!"

Wu Shi'an cupped his hands and said politely.

The two people with their own hidden agendas smiled at each other tacitly, and they both understood that from this moment on, they had reached a tacit understanding of the front alliance.

County Magistrate Zhang will spare no effort to help the Wu family deal with the Zhao family, and all the Wu family has to do is to mention it in front of the imperial concubine, so that the imperial concubine can have a preliminary impression of County Magistrate Zhang.

Although it is easy for Wu Shi'an to leave the impression of being pampered and arrogant in front of the imperial concubine, Wu Shi'an knows very well that with his relationship with the imperial concubine, it is not enough to say a few kind words to County Magistrate Zhang and support him. A matter of words.

The two reached a tacit understanding, and Magistrate Zhang called for Gao to arrest him. He told everyone in front of everyone that the nature of this case was egregious and its social impact was extremely bad. No matter who was involved, they would be investigated to the end and would not be tolerated.

Capt. Gao was originally Magistrate Zhang's most loyal lackey. Now that his master had given orders and received subtle hints, he immediately understood that his master had made up his mind to side with the Wu family.

This made him immediately adhere to the principle of investigating if there were clues, and if there were no clues, he would also investigate when creating clues. He quickly fabricated unfounded clues out of thin air and locked the suspect on the Zhao family.

It's a coincidence that the Zhao family happened to have their heads covered in the past two days, and people with strange movements frequently appeared, which greatly boosted the spirit of Gao, who was originally showing his loyalty but just wanted to frame the Zhao family. Could it be that the case was really Zhao's case? What does the family do?

Immediately arrange for police officers to keep an eye on every move of the Zhao family. Once detailed evidence is found, they will immediately take action to arrest Zhao Dahai.

Wu Shi'an was very satisfied with the efficiency of Gao's arrest. Although Magistrate Zhang was worried about gains and losses, he did not turn back. What's more, the Zhao family did have serious suspicions. He immediately calmed down and stood unswervingly on the side of the Wu family. aside.