The quietly descending light snow made the hundreds of streets and alleys of Bianjing wear a layer of silver.

The incident of Cao Taisui's bribery and favoritism continued to ferment, and more and more small officials were arrested by the arrests and quick-witted people. They said in unison that Cao Hua had to accept bribes to save his life. Without exception, there was no evidence, and Cao Hua could not explain why he was "respected for lighter punishment."

Originally, these people were sentenced according to the law and were not punished until they died, so Cao Hua was fined. But in the past, Diankuis killed many people, and those who paid the money were fined, and those who didn't pay the money were fined and those who killed the whole family directly, and the problem arose.

Soon, the matter was pushed to the forefront, and even the court was alarmed. The morning court was sorting out the context of the matter and trying to make a conclusion.

All the questions revolve around Cao Hua's motive for "reducing bribes". Apart from Cao Hua's acceptance of bribes, everyone could not think of any other motives, but there was no evidence to accuse Cao Hua of accepting bribes.

When asked directly, Cao Hua said, "Take things according to law."

What else does the Diankui Office do in accordance with the law?

But Diankui was shameless in his work, and in name only "assisted" the Ministry of Justice to handle the case, and everyone had nothing to say.

For a moment, everyone was one and two big. As long as Cao Hua did not admit to accepting bribes, no one could make a conclusion that he had collected the money.

There were more and more rumors, but the situation was deadlocked and almost became a dead end. No one could confirm that Cao Hua accepted bribes, but Cao Hua had to blame this stigma.

Those who wanted to take this opportunity to suppress Cao Hua were all frowning and looking for further opportunities. But no one expected that before they could find it, the opportunity appeared on their own...

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November 8th.

Chen Jingliu was sitting in the room and looking at "The Collection of Mr. Badou". The collection of poems opened, revealing the "Magpie Bridge Fairy·Gift to Jingliu" written at the end.

Although there is suspicion of being savory, this poem Queqiaoxian was indeed written for her and I like it the most.

But no matter how much I like it, Chen Jing looked a little annoyed when he thought of that evil man.

These days, she travels around several shops from both sides every day, and dozens of men have to take care of them. She doesn't pay for her work in vain. If she spends money in vain, she will bully her when she is discovered by Cao Thief. She will always ask her to climb the table and not move, and she will also make some embarrassing requests.

She could still accept it in the yard, so she could endure it, but last time she was so brave, she just sat on the box above Wanbao Building.

There were so many people downstairs, but she couldn't beat him, and she didn't dare to speak out. She was conservative and extremely embarrassed and shy. She didn't know how to go back to the yard in the end. She was sulking and didn't let Cao Zhe enter the door for several days, and then the evil man climbed over the wall.

Facing such a unruly lover, Chen Jingliu had no choice but to whisper a few words in her heart.

When Chen Jingliu was wandering outside the sky, a knock on the door suddenly came.

Dongdong-

"Is Miss Chen here?"

Chen Jingliu came to her senses and stood up to open the door. She saw Shen Yu, who was holding an oil-paper umbrella, standing in front of the door, carrying a basket of dried fruit candied fruit in her hand.

"Miss Shen, you..."

Chen Jingliu obviously did not expect that the shopkeeper of Baibaozhai would come uninvited. She used to be a regular visitor of Baibaozhai and knew each other, but she did not meet.

Shen Yu has a carefree personality, but he can't find any problems with others. He nodded slightly and blessed with etiquette: "I...Miss Chen often takes care of our sisters' business, I... come here to pay my respects to my early years."

Because of his petite figure, he is only tall in Chen Jingliu's chin, and he looks like a junior who wishes New Year's greetings.

It was just early November, so it was indeed a bit early to greet the New Year.

Chen Jingliu blinked, and when others came to visit, she couldn't refuse people from a thousand miles away. She smiled and said, "Well... Miss Chen, come in." She turned around and came to the main room, preparing tea with a little confusion.

Chen Yu put down the basket, looked at it in the yard for a few times before sitting down in the main room, and he wanted to speak but stopped.

Chen Jingliu sat down at the table with hot tea. Seeing her appearance, she said in confusion: "Miss Chen, are you asking me for trouble?"

Chen Yu was not a shy woman, but she felt a little embarrassed at this moment. After thinking about it, she said, "Miss Chen is indeed smart... I came here because I had something to ask for."

"Um?"

Chen Jingliu frowned slightly and laughed: "Miss Chen, my father has resigned from his post. I only know some writing. If I write Spring Festival couplets or something, I can help."

The Shen family is a merchant family. Although Chen Jingliu has no intention of looking down on him, the world is like this. After all, the businessman came to her and she couldn't think of any other reason except for dealing with her relationships.

Chen Yu held the teacup and was silent for a little while before asking softly: "Miss Chen, do you and Governor Cao... do you know each other?"

This is obviously aware of this, and the whole city knows that Chen Jingliu is Cao Taisui's canary.

Chen Jingliu had no intention of covering up. Anyway, Cao Hua was a good person in her heart, so she nodded gently: "I know Miss Chen, may I ask Cao Hua for help if I have something to do?"

Chen Yu nodded gently: "It's just a trivial matter."

"Let's listen." Chen Jingliu knew that Baibaozhai Wanbaolou cooperated and had a good attitude towards Chen Yu.

Chen Yu hesitated for a little while and sighed softly: "I have a sister who once committed a crime at home when she was in Jiangnan. She was despicable at Jiaofangsi and was then taken to Bianjing by Minglou..."

"Su Xiangning?" Chen Jing raised his eyebrows slightly, and it was the first time he heard this.

Chen Yu nodded: "Yes, it's Sister Su... When I was in Jiangnan, the madam in Minglou stuffed silver to the local chief and wrote "death of illness" before she was able to escape. When she went to Bianjing, she also made some connections and forged her identity, and later she was redeemed by me...

...... The end of the year is approaching, and the Ministry of Revenue is suddenly investigating this matter. Sister Xiao Su's name is under my Shen family. If it is found out, my family and Sister Xiao Su are in trouble... My family has some friendship with the Prince Consort's Mansion, but Princess Yonghe has not been in the yamen for many years and cannot help. Everyone wants to ask Miss Chen to say hello to Governor Cao..."

Because of rumors recently, Cao Hua rarely goes to the shop. Seeing that Cao Taisui had not come, Chen Yu did not dare to knock on the door of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, so he could only run over to find the private house where Cao Taisui was raising and asked him to tell him on his behalf.

After hearing the whole story, Chen Jingliu thought for a little while and nodded: "Don't worry, Miss Chen, Miss Su... I will say hello."

"Then I'll thank Miss Chen first."

Chen Yu smiled and looked at the Youjing courtyard. He wanted to ask Cao Taisui when he would come, but he felt that this question was not easy to talk about, so he could only chat with him for a while, so he got up and said goodbye.

After Chen Jingliu sent Chen Yu out of the door, he looked at the sky. It was already dark. Cao Hua probably didn't have time to come. After thinking about it, he took out the oil-paper umbrella and walked slowly towards the west city...

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It was dark early in winter. After Cao Hua came out of Diankuis, he visited Xue Jiuquan first.

Xue Jiu had too many secret diseases and old injuries on his body. When winter came, his complexion became worse and worse. After talking about Xu Chengjian with him, he asked Zhao Fei about it, mainly asking him whether he had taken Zhao Fei for himself.

Cao Hua had already forgotten the fact that Ye kicked the widow's door and answered no. Xue Jiuquan also said that he was not rigorous in his work.
Chapter completed!