Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 207: Blessing or Curse

The real culprits of the two murders of imperial officials were brought to justice. After the government office posted a notice, it caused an uproar in the city.

No one expected that the real culprit behind the scenes would be a court official, and people were talking about it on the streets.

"Oh! I've always heard of the thief crying 'Catch the thief', but what is this now? The big fish eats the small fish, and the big official kills the small official?"

"Hush! Don't talk nonsense. Can we explain what's going on between these officials?"

"Alas, this Governor Pang seems to be very friendly to the people, but I didn't expect that it was him who ordered someone to harm our governor. How could such a good official like the governor offend him to deserve such a cruel fate?"

"It's not just our governor! Didn't you see what's written on the notice? The county magistrate of Han County was also killed by people sent by Governor Pang. I heard that the wanted criminal who was strictly investigated at the city gate before, named Gong Tao, was the one who was wrongly accused! Governor Pang killed two officials in one breath. He is so dark and bold. Maybe there is some big conspiracy behind this..."

"What big conspiracy?"

Everyone heard him speak so seriously and asked curiously.

The man rolled his eyes. "How should I know? If I knew, I would go investigate the case. Why would I be nagging you here?"

Someone else said, "Some people pretend to know what they don't know. Be careful not to blow their own trumpet. My cousin works in the government office, so let me tell you. The reason why our governor was killed was purely because he was implicated. That Gong Tao was framed in Han County, so he wanted to seek justice from our governor. The governor was killed just because he helped him. In my opinion, the root of the matter is still in Han County!"

His statement is even more mysterious.

When everyone thought about it more carefully, they were all shocked. What kind of truth was hidden behind this? Perhaps it was not something that ordinary people like them could touch.

I don't know who changed the subject.

"Who cares? The case has been solved, and we can all put our minds at ease. I heard that the evil-hearted governor committed suicide in prison. He got it right. However, the government has announced that the thieves who caused chaos in the city will be publicly executed in the next few days. Do you want to go and see?"

"Of course I have to go! My uncle's family died at their hands. How can I get rid of my hatred if I don't see them die with my own eyes?"

The fact that Governor Pang murdered his colleagues has already made the people fearful. If they knew that the bandits who had been killing and burning people in the city were disguised as yamen runners, I am afraid that the people's trust in the government would collapse immediately.

Therefore, for the sake of the government's reputation, Gu Yichuang did not disclose the identity of the thieves.

The people were talking indignantly about the notice, and the topic suddenly changed to Gu Yichuan.

"Speaking of which, the two major cases were solved thanks to the new governor. He will be the sky above our Yongzhou in the future. I wonder what kind of person he is. Will he love the people like his own children as the previous governor did?"

Everyone was silent.

None of them knew the new governor.

The man who claimed to have a relative working in the government office said, "According to reliable information, the new governor's surname is Gu. He is the top scorer in this year's spring imperial examination and was personally selected by His Majesty as the top scholar. It is said that he is not even twenty years old, looks as handsome as Pan An, and has literary talent. He almost married into the royal family..."

Everyone was listening with fascination, but he stopped abruptly and waved his hand, saying, "But these are not important. You may not know that the Jing Wang rebellion case that shocked the capital some time ago was caused by this Gu Zhuangyuan who sneaked into the Western Army alone and got evidence of the communication between the rebellious king and the generals, and overthrew the Jing Wang in one fell swoop!"

Everyone couldn't believe it.

"Ah? You're so young, but you can be so powerful. You must be kidding me!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, a prefect of the fifth rank who is not even twenty years old, has brought down a meritorious official of King Jing, is also a close confidant of His Majesty, and has also solved the two current cases. Is this true?"

"If all this is true, then this Governor Gu is indeed a young talent and a great figure. But if it is a rumor, he is the governor of a state at such a young age. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse for Yongzhou..."

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Naturally, these discussions outside also reached the ears of the parties involved.

After Shen Nankui heard He Hua's comments about Gu Yichuan, a smile appeared in his eyes. He looked at Gu Yichuan and said, "It seems that the people of Yongzhou have high expectations of you."

Gu Yichuan shook his head and said, "Sometimes having too high expectations is not a good thing."

After the case was solved, he became almost famous throughout Yongzhou. Everyone outside praised him for his youth and potential, and held him in high esteem. However, he did not have any arrogance. He ignored all those who came to him to establish connections with him, and did not accept invitations to any private banquets.

This made him an extremely mysterious existence in the eyes of the people of Yongzhou.

Shen Nankui nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's easy to be pushed to the altar, but once the support collapses, there's no telling how badly you'll fall, so it's better to take every step firmly."

"My wife still understands me." Gu Yichuan smiled with his dark eyes.

"Oh, right," he paused and said, "I have been busy investigating cases since I arrived in Yongzhou. Now that the case has been solved and Yongzhou has returned to normal, I have just had some free time and many people have sent me invitations. I can decline other people's invitations, but I cannot be so negligent about Zhang Tongzhi. He has helped me a lot all along, and he is familiar with Yongzhou affairs. In the future, I will have to ask him for advice when I am in charge of government."

"Yesterday he said that he would hold a banquet at home in two days, one is to celebrate the success, and the other is to make up for the previous welcoming banquet for me. I can't refuse this, but I thought that you will be out of confinement in a few days, why don't I ask Zhang Tongzhi to postpone the date, and then you and I can go together, is that okay?"

Shen Nankui thought for a moment and shook his head, "Not appropriate."

"The city has been in chaos for so long, and now that the case has finally been solved, everyone naturally wants to relax. Although you are the superior, if you ask, Zhang Tongzhi will not refuse, but it will cause people to complain. Things like celebrations should be celebrated in high spirits. You should not spoil everyone's fun."

Gu Yichuan sighed, "But I want to go with you."

Shen Nankui smiled and patted his hands. "It's okay. I've been to the Zhang family before, and I'm quite friendly with Madam Zhang. You don't know that not long after you took up your post in Yongzhou, Madam Zhang went to Yanxia Pavilion and took great care of my business. If I wasn't in confinement now and it was inconvenient for me to see guests, I'm afraid she would have come to visit earlier."

"So, it doesn't matter whether I go to Zhang's house or not. I'm afraid there will be more opportunities in the future."

Gu Yichuan nodded with a hint of regret.

"Okay, then I will definitely drink less and come back earlier to accompany you and Ah Nao."

His reluctant look was really funny. Shen Nankui couldn't help but teased him, "It's just a trip to a banquet. If you really can't bear to leave, just put me and Ah Nao on your belt and take us with you."

Gu Yichuan also smiled, "I would like to take you with me wherever I go, but I'm afraid you won't agree."

As they were talking, they suddenly heard voices talking outside the door.

He Hua went out to check, and came back to say, "Madam, Sir, it's Master Gong who wants to see you."

Shen Nankui and Gu Yichuan looked at each other.

"Please go sit in the front hall, Mr. Gong."