In fact, Master Jin was also shocked at the moment.
He finally understood why Tao Mo tolerated him so much. Only when the man stood up just now did he see that his real purpose was to anger Tao Mo. Presumably he used himself as a bait and made a trap for Tao Mo to jump into. You must know that in Tanyang County, where there are many litigators, as long as the county magistrate makes few mistakes, there will definitely be endless verbal and written criticism. The reason why those county magistrates were transferred, dismissed, or even lost their lives was because they couldn't bear it. Unexpectedly, Tao Mo was on guard from the very beginning, and used a trick of four or two to dial back a thousand catties, which made the man's calculations come to naught.
Thinking of this, Master Jin looked at Tao Mo with complicated eyes.
Unexpectedly, at such a young age, his scheming eyes have already reached such a level. If given time, he is afraid that he will be able to rise to the top in the officialdom just around the corner.
How did Tao Mo know that Master Jin had thought so far in such a short period of time, he only had one thought at the moment, and that was... Miss Tong really died unjustly? If she really died unjustly, why hasn't there been any news about it in Tong's residence? Parents in the world love each other, how could father Tong and mother force their daughter to death
When he got out of the court, he was still circling this question in his mind, and he never even heard Hao Guozi call him.
"Master!" Hao Guozi finally grabbed him before he hit the post, angrily and funnyly said, "Master, why are you so preoccupied?"
Tao Mo came back to his senses and said, "I'm thinking about Miss Tong."
Hao Guozi was overjoyed at first, "Young master fell in love with a woman?" Then he was sad, "But that woman is already dead."
Tao Mo said, "I don't have anything wrong with her."
"Even if there is, I can't think of it." Hao Guozi said, "But it's always a good thing for the young master to like women. I think Tanyang County is so big, and there are a lot of women who haven't left the court. Young master, if you look more, you might like someone .”
"Nonsense! Girls in boudoir can watch wherever they want." It was Lao Tao who scolded. He had just heard what happened in class from Master Jin, worried that Tao Mo would be wronged for nothing, and felt uncomfortable, so he hurried over, "I'm not going to prepare breakfast yet."
Hao Guozi stuck out her tongue and ran away.
Old Tao said to Tao Mo: "I don't know where that man came from, so don't worry about it, young master."
Tao Mo said: "Since that man dared to go to court, what he said must be true. Then Miss Tong may have really died of injustice."
Old Tao said: "Parents and children are close relatives in the world. If Miss Tong really died unjustly, they will definitely avenge her. How can a strange man come to the court?" And there is a bit of dissatisfaction with going, but the matter has come to this point, so it's hard to talk about it.
Tao Mo shook his head and said, "If it's true that they joined hands to force her to death as the man said, then it would make sense if they didn't avenge her."
Old Tao said: "But Cui Dianshi and Wu Zuo have examined the body together, there is indeed nothing suspicious."
Tao Mo thought for a while and said, "Why don't I go to Tong Mansion myself."
Lao Tao was startled, "What are you going to do, young master?"
"Naturally, to ask the case." Tao Mo took it for granted, "As the magistrate of Tanyang County, I should personally intervene in every case, so that there is no possibility of omission."
Lao Tao frowned and said, "No."
Tao Mo asked suspiciously, "Why not?"
Old Tao said: "We have sent Cui Dianshi to investigate this case before, and we also concluded that Miss Tong hanged herself. Now that there is no basis and no basis to reverse the case rashly, I am afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction in the Tong family."
"That's also helpless." Tao Mo said, "You can't let Miss Tong feel wronged."
"But the Tong Mansion and Mr. Yichui are related by marriage after all."
"so what?"
Lao Tao had no choice but to clarify his words, "Firstly, the Tong family and Mrs. Yichui jointly determined that Miss Tong hanged herself. Second, Miss Tong was not out of the cabinet before her death, but it was a man who came to play the drums. If rumors of this incident spread , it will damage Miss Tong's boudoir name."
Tao Mo woke up suddenly and said, "Oops, I forgot to ask about the relationship between that man and Miss Tong."
Old Tao said: "If you want to know, it's not difficult. Miss Tong's case has already caused a stir in the city, but the man only came to play the drums today, so it can be seen that he is not a local. Maybe he came from other places after getting the news. As long as The young master sent someone to inquire at the inn in the city, and most likely they could find him."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Tao Mo hurriedly walked a few steps, then turned around and said, "How can I send someone?"
Old Tao sighed, "If the young master wants to do anything, give it to Master Jin and let him do it."
"Okay." Tao Mo ran away quickly.
Old Tao thought about it for a while, but he was not at ease after all, so he followed Tao Mo and walked towards Master Jin's study together.
Master Jin is helping Tao Mo to handle the county government affairs. It is said that it is handled on behalf of others, but in fact it is sorted out and reported to Tao Mo one by one.
"Master Jin." Tao Mo rushed in like a gust of wind.
"Boss." Master Jin had expected his appearance, put down his pen, and stood up leisurely.
"I want to send you to help me find out the identity of the man."
"Send me?" Master Jin was taken aback, and thought to himself: Shouldn't a yamen servant be sent to do this kind of thing? Why do you want me to go
Old Tao followed Tao Mo into the door, and said, "Young Master, I hope Master Jin will convey it for you."
"I see. Okay, I'll go now." Master Jin said he was going, but he still felt a little uncomfortable. Originally, he shouldn't have done such errands. I don't know what the boss is thinking? Could it be because I glared at him in the hall today, so I want to show myself off
Tao Mo said: "By the way, Master Jin, do you think Miss Tong was forced to death or committed suicide?"
Master Jin had just stepped over the threshold, and when he heard him ask himself, he had no choice but to step back and say, "I don't know about that either."
Tao Mo said: "But aren't you a famous criminal master?"
Master Jin smiled and said: "I am a master of Xing Ming, but I am not a master of Xing Ming." If he wants to know, he can know whether the other party was killed or committed suicide, then he doesn't have to be a master here, and he can go directly to be the minister of Dali Temple Or the Minister of Criminal Affairs.
Tao Mo sighed, "Then who knows?"
Master Jin said: "There must be someone who knows."
Tao Mo's eyes lit up, "Who?"
"Miss Tong." Master Jin thought, since you amuse me, I will also amuse you back.
Tao Mo clapped his hands and suddenly said, "It makes sense." Before Master Jin could react, he turned around and ran away again.
Master Jin looked at Lao Tao blankly, "What reason did I say?"
Lao Tao smiled and said: "Master has a gully in his chest, how can people like me guess it?"
Master Jin watched his leaving back, and said to himself: "What kind of gully am I hiding?"
Tao Mo left the county office, asked for directions and ran towards Gu She's mansion.
Before noon, he was instantly conspicuous walking on the road in an official robe, attracting the attention of passers-by along the road.
Before he could enter Gu's mansion, the news spread all over the streets that the new county magistrate was going to find Gu She.
So is Gu She.
He was eating porridge under Gu Xiaojia's service, when a servant reported that Tao Mo was looking for his house all over the street.
"It's finally here." The corner of Gu She's mouth raised slightly.
Gu Xiaojia asked suspiciously: "Young master knew he was coming?"
Gu Shedao: "The matter of the Tong family is tricky, but it's not tricky, and it's not tricky, but it's a bit tricky. He's new here, so naturally he has no clue."
Gu Xiaojia suddenly said: "Then the county magistrate came to ask the young master for advice?"
Gu She just smiled and said nothing.
"Hey, then I'll go and say hello to the porter, but I can't let him in so easily." Gu Xiaojia looked at Gu She's face, saw that he didn't stop him, and ran to the gate excitedly.
Unexpectedly, he miscalculated Tao Mo's footsteps, he just arrived at the gate, Tao Mo also arrived, and rushed over with a smile on his face, "I recognize you! Take me to see Gu She."
Gu Xiaojia pursed his lips and said, "You know me, but I don't know you. My son is not something anyone can meet if he wants to."
Tao Mo was stunned and said, "We met before, at the gate of Lu Mansion."
"Lu Mansion? Which Lu Mansion?" Gu Xiaojia pretended to be puzzled, "I meet more than a dozen people like you every day. Who knows if it's true or not."
Tao Mo thought he really didn't remember, so he said, "Then take me to see Gu She."
"Where are the invitations?" Gu Xiaojia spread his hands. After all, it was the county magistrate, and he didn't want to make too much trouble.
Tao Mo said awkwardly: "I came in a hurry, I forgot to prepare."
Gu Xiaojia was secretly delighted, and deliberately widened his eyes and said, "Forgot to prepare? But the rule of my Gu family is that you must submit a letter of worship before you can see my young master." Seeing Tao Mo's face showing embarrassment, he said with a smirk, "Do you want me?" Help you prepare the Four Treasures of the Study?"
"No, no, no." Tao Mo jumped back, "I'll come again next time." After saying that, he ran away without waiting for Gu Xiaojia's reaction.
As soon as he ran away, Gu Xiaojia was dumbfounded. The one inside is still waiting in the mansion. Although Gu She didn't say anything just now, the blind man could tell that he was still looking forward to Tao Mo's arrival.
When Tao Mo's figure disappeared at the turn of the alley, he realized belatedly and hurried to catch up. "Hey, wait!"