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nChapter 52: Case Overturned

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nChu Qingzhi nodded and asked with concern, “What about you?”

n“Me too, but I was worried that you didn’t eat, so I specially bought some for you.” Tang Jinghong handed her the breakfast he had bought for Chu Qingzhi.

nChu Qingzhi lowered her head and looked at the breakfast. She suddenly felt sweet inside.

nShe glanced at Tang Jinghong and took the breakfast. “Thank you.”

nA smile appeared in Tang Jinghong’s eyes. “Eat while walking? Or do you want to find a place to sit and eat before leaving?”

n“Let’s eat while walking.” Chu Qingzhi thought to herself. No wonder girls liked to date mature men. It felt good to be taken care of. However, if she had known that Tang Jinghong would buy breakfast for her, she wouldn’t have eaten breakfast.

nWorried that Chu Qingzhi might choke on the food while walking, Tang Jinghong slowed his pace.

nWhen they reached the county office, Chu Qingzhi finished her breakfast. She touched her stomach and felt a little bloated.

nA sedan chair was carried to the county office, and a graceful woman got out.

nThe servant girl helped the woman into the county office.

nWhen the woman saw Chu Qingzhi, she glared at her fiercely. Her eyes were filled with ferocity, as if she harbored a deep hatred for Chu Qingzhi.

nChu Qingzhi was confused. Did she ever offend that woman?

nAfter the woman walked to the front, Tang Jinghong whispered to Chu Qingzhi, “That woman is Rong Yufan’s mother.”

nChu Qingzhi was enlightened. She had sent her son to prison last night. No wonder this woman treated her like an enemy. She was indeed her enemy!

nTang Jinghong then said, “Qingzhi, I’ll be on your side. You don’t have to be afraid of anything.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled at Tang Jinghong. “Do I look like someone who’s afraid?” She exuded a confident glow and looked very eye-catching.

nTang Jinghong smiled. “No.” She looked like a beautiful jade covered in a mysterious veil.

nWhen they entered the county office, the county magistrate happened to come out of the inner hall. He was accompanied by a refined secretary. There were imposing constables standing on both sides of the hall. The atmosphere was solemn, making people feel afraid.

nThe county magistrate cupped his hands at Tang Jinghong and bowed. “General.”

nTang Jinghong raised his hand slightly. “Just handle the case. Don’t worry about me.”

nThe county magistrate instructed a servant, “Bring a chair and tea for the general.”

nThe servant immediately fetched a chair.

nTang Jinghong sat on the chair calmly and took a sip of tea, exuding a dignified aura.

nMadam Rong looked at Tang Jinghong in surprise and thought to herself, No wonder Chu Qingzhi can send my son to prison. It turns out that the general is supporting her.

nHow could Chu Qingzhi be so close to the general?

nHer gaze suddenly darkened as she made a malicious guess. Could it be that Chu Qingzhi was shameless and slept with the general?

nThat must be the case. Chu Qingzhi was dressed like a peasant girl. Other than her young body, what else could the general like about her?

nOne after another, many madams entered the county office. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing why the county magistrate had invited them.

nThe county magistrate glanced at the madams and asked Madam Shen, “Madam Shen, are these madams your close friends?”

nMadam Shen nodded, feeling a little uneasy. “Your Lordship, please tell us what we are here for. We don’t know anything. We’re really scared.”

nThe county magistrate nodded. “Madam, calm down.”

nThe county magistrate then instructed, “Bring Shen Ruyue here.”

nThe constable cupped his fists. “Yes, my lord.”

nThe madams looked at each other. Who was Shen Ruyue?

nOnly Madam Shen and Madam Zhang remembered Shen Ruyue. However, both of them were puzzled. What happened to Shen Ruyue?

nShen Ruyue was brought into the court with disheveled hair and a dirty face. She looked around and finally felt relieved when she saw Chu Qingzhi.

nShe was very worried that Chu Qingzhi was lying to her. She did not sleep last night and had waited until now.

nShe knelt in the center of the court. “Greetings, my lord.”

nThe county magistrate said, “Miss Chu feels that your case is misjudged and is willing to overturn it for you. When I ask you questions later, you must answer them truthfully.”

nShen Ruyue replied hurriedly, “Yes, my lord..”

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