Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 197 Should be acquitted

"No gift."

Gu Yichuan watched Shen Nankui being sent back to the house before turning around and speaking.

Zhang Tongzhi stared at the young face in front of him, feeling mixed emotions and as if he had many questions.

For example, Gu Yichuan was clearly disliked by the emperor and had been demoted to the Western Army, so how could he appear here?

For example, how come he was appointed as the head of a state when he had been in office for less than a year?

He was so young, but he became a prefect of the fifth rank. You should know that there was no precedent in the Tiansheng Dynasty.

What a terrible person.

Zhang Tongzhi sighed in his heart.

Thinking that he is nearly fifty years old, but still only a sixth-rank Tongzhi, and his current boss is a young man who is not even twenty years old, how embarrassing is that for him?

However, despite his feelings, Zhang Tongzhi did not dare to have any disrespectful thoughts.

I heard that Gu Yichuan has experienced several ups and downs in the past six months since he entered the official career, and the situation in the capital is volatile. As a newcomer to the official career, he must have his own outstanding qualities to be so highly valued by the emperor.

The rumor that he was sent here because he must be disliked by the emperor is probably not true.

Zhang Tongzhi couldn't help but feel curious. What exactly happened in the capital?

But he knew that this was not the time to talk about these things, so he just asked in a deep voice: "Guzhou Zun, since His Majesty has appointed you to be in charge of the affairs of the whole state, what should we do now?"

He gave a brief account of the current situation.

Gu Yichuan looked at him and said slowly, "Mr. Zhang, because of the murder of the previous prefect, Governor Pang wrote to the court, impeaching you for your incompetence and requesting your dismissal. Do you know about this?"

Zhang Tongzhi felt a tightness in his heart, thinking that he was going to hold him accountable for what happened today.

"I know, but..."

"Master Zhang, don't be nervous. The court has rejected this memorial, but the case has indeed been delayed for too long. The merits and demerits have been offset, and the imperial decree for your promotion to the capital has been withdrawn. Therefore, you will still be the Tongzhi of Yongzhou in the future. Since I went ahead, the imperial edict will arrive later."

Hearing this, Zhang Tongzhi breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his gratitude towards the north from afar.

"I thank your majesty for his grace!"

When he got up, Gu Yichuan said, "Zhang Tongzhi, you have been in office for many years and are familiar with the political affairs and people's sentiments in Yongzhou. I am new here, so I will have to trouble you to give me more advice in the future."

He was young but already in a high position, yet he was not arrogant and spoke as if he was a junior. This pleased Zhang Tongzhi very much and he quickly responded, "Of course, I will assist you wholeheartedly."

Only then did Gu Yichuan look at everyone again.

He glanced at Cai Ling and said, "Mr. Cai was coerced, so he is not guilty. As for the incident of violating the night curfew, it was just the bandits' one-sided statement, which is not enough to prove it. He should be released without charge."

With a glance, the followers behind him immediately cut the ropes on Cai Ling.

Cai Ling looked at him deeply and bowed slightly.

"Thank you, Lord Zhou, for still clearing your name."

Their eyes met, and Gu Yichuan gave him a friendly and grateful smile.

Gu Yichuan looked at Gong Tao again, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Whether the magistrate of Han County and the former governor of Yongzhou were killed by him remains to be verified. This suspect is involved in two serious cases. I will personally detain and interrogate him. As for Tian Peng——"

As his tone changed, his expression suddenly turned cold.

"As an official, he abused his power, not only committed crimes against his superiors, but also persecuted officials' families for no reason. He has bad intentions and may be instructed by others. Therefore, I will personally interrogate him!"

Instead of using the heavily guarded provincial prison, he personally detained two serious criminals.

Zhang Tongzhi wanted to say that this was against the rules.

But on second thought, Tian Peng's behavior today was terrible and he almost killed Zhou Zun's wife and her unborn child. Zhou Zun's current attitude was probably because he wanted to vent his anger on behalf of his wife and children.

He didn't say anything.

After Gu Yichuan gave the order, he said to Zhang Tongzhi, "Sir Zhang, I will take Gong Tao and Tian Peng away first. Please check the rest of them at your discretion."

I'm talking about Tian Peng's cronies.

Zhang Tongzhi replied, "Both suspects are skilled in martial arts. Will the governor send soldiers from the government to guard them?"

Gu Yichuan waved his hand, "No need, my subordinates are all good fighters in the army, they can't escape."

Zhang Tongzhi thought to himself that he was indeed from the army, no wonder he had such a murderous aura.

"One more thing..."

He showed a hint of hesitation. "Tian Peng's behavior is indeed rebellious, but he is Governor Pang's man. We have detained him today. How are we going to explain this to Governor Pang?"

Gu Yichuan smiled meaningfully.

"After the previous prefect was murdered, Governor Pang was temporarily ordered to come over to supervise the case. He was not very familiar with Yongzhou and believed the slanderous words. It is possible that he did not know people well."

Hearing this, Zhang Tongzhi's eyes flashed.

It seems that the newly appointed Magistrate Gu is not completely ignorant of Yongzhou. He was able to infer that Governor Pang would choose to sacrifice the car to save the king.

"I understand."

The two looked at each other, each with a look of understanding on their faces.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang."

"It's your job."

Zhang Tongzhi took back his power and ordered his confidants to detain Tian Peng's cronies.

After Gu Yichuan finished explaining his affairs, he had no time to pay attention to anything else and hurried into the courtyard.

In the room, after Shen Nankui took the labor-inducing medicine, her labor became more severe. Fortunately, Gu Yichuang solved the troubles outside, so she could focus on giving birth to the baby.

The contractions came in waves, each one making her teeth chatter in pain, but she was not afraid. Instead, she felt a strong strength for no reason. She gritted her teeth and endured all the pain, silently looking forward to the birth of the child.

After the midwife had prepared everything needed for the birth, she smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, ma'am. I've checked you and the fetus is in the right position. You'll be able to give birth safely as long as you follow my instructions. For now, just be patient and save some strength."

She then instructed Hehua, "Miss, feed the lady some more food, so that she won't be exhausted soon. I'll go get some hot water."

Hehua lay beside the bed, wiping Shen Nankui's sweat with a handkerchief and coaxing her softly.

"Don't be afraid, young lady. Now that the young master is here, our young master has had his parents by his side since he was born, and there are servants who will also guard you."

Then he handed over tea and snacks.

"Girl, eat another piece of snow cake and save up some energy for later."

……

Here, the midwife had just stepped out of the door when she almost bumped into Gu Yichuan, who was anxiously trying to rush in. She hurriedly stopped him and said, "There's a baby being born inside, what are you doing in there?"

"My wife is inside. I'll go in and see her."

Gu Yichuan no longer had the calm and composed demeanor he had just shown to others. His handsome face was filled with anxiety and he looked extremely nervous.

The midwife shook her head and said, "Even if it's your wife, the delivery room is a restricted area and no man is allowed to enter!"