"Lanzhi wakes up - the sky has eyes, the sky has eyes!" Jiao Zhongqing shouted happily, his ecstatic expression was undoubtedly revealed, and despair was no longer visible on his face at this moment.

Hearing the call, Liu Lanzhi frowned slightly, opened her starry eyes slightly, and looked at Jiao Zhongqing who was only close to him, and in a moment he let out a low voice: "Jiao Lang, are we in the underworld?"

After dying at dusk, the silent man was at the beginning of the day, and the same bed was shared by the same bed, and Huangquan was friends. After being retired to his parents' home under Jiao's mother's interference, Liu Lanzhi had to endure the sarcasm of cold words, but also to resist the pressure of her parents' remarrying. As a woman, she was unable to resist except for her dying and reconciling.

This kind of pressure is something that Jiao Zhongqing cannot understand.

From ancient times to the present, there are only a handful of strong women who can live for love. Faced with the irresistible worldly pressure, Liu Lanzhi had to imagine the place where she met Jiao Zhongqing was after her death. Liu Lanzhi's words wiped out the joy on everyone's faces. Although they finally saved Liu Lanzhi, their future fates remained bumpy, and it was almost impossible to stay together.

Jiao Zhongqing didn't think about this at all. He just hugged Liu Lanzhi and called out: "No——Lanzhi, we are alive, we are all alive!"

As he spoke, Jiao Zhongqing was already in tears.

Living - Just staying alive. Everyone next to you was moved by this sentence at this moment, because for Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi, it was really difficult to stay together.

"Shao Chong!" Musa leaned her head against Gao Chong's chest and whispered.

The scene in front of him made Musa, who had always been cheerful and confident, feel sad. Looking back on the ups and downs of the past four years, the hardships of the journey cannot be summarized in one sentence. Gao Chong did not say anything, and he hugged Musa tightly in his arms with a pair of solid and powerful hands.

"Lanzhi, it was this one - the coach and the princess who saved us." Jiao Zhongqing helped Liu Lanzhi up and walked towards Gao Chong and Musha as he spoke. It was not until this time that he suddenly realized that the person who had just saved Liu Lanzhi was not someone else, but Musha.

After saying that, Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi knelt down, wanting to thank Gao Chong and Musha for their life-saving grace. The villagers on both sides heard that they were the new Yangzhou governor. Gao Chong, who was famous in Jiangdong, immediately fell to a large area of ​​them.

"All of you all get up! I finally rescued you, but if there is another mistake, it will be troublesome." Seeing this, Musha hurriedly broke away from Gao Chong's arms and reached out to support the weak Liu Lanzhi.

"People handsome, please save us." Jiao Zhongqing cried.

At this time, the neighbors around also told Gao Chong and Musha the stories of Jiao Liu and Liu one by one. Their words were naturally much richer than those of the minor officials just now.

"I didn't expect that there would be such a cruel and ruthless mother in this world! Don't worry, with the handsome man and me, no one can touch a hair of you." Musha held his eyebrows and bit his teeth and said angrily.

Musa, who has a straightforward personality, lost her mother since she was a child. She always thought that all mothers in the world loved their children very much, but the example of a scorching mother stick in front of her changed her absolute thought.

"Musha--!" Gao Chong opened his mouth and tried to persuade Musha to stop him. If he wanted to help Jiao Liu and the others, it was not just about protecting it, but about fighting Jiao Mother, but about facing a force represented by Jiao Mother. It has been nearly 200 years since Emperor Wu respected Confucianism. All scholars and scholars in the world regard the ethical principles of "loyalty, integrity, etiquette, righteousness, sincerity, and trust" as a creed. With Gao Chong's status, it is not difficult to deal with Jiao Mother, but it is not easy to fight against this custom that has been formed for a long time.

Gao Chong pondered for a moment and said slowly to Jiao and Liu, "This time I came to Wancheng to investigate government affairs. I need to understand more about you two. Why not go back to the inn with me first."

Seeing that Gao Chong did not refuse, Jiao Zhongqing showed a hint of joy on his face. He hurriedly helped Liu Lanzhi up and sent someone to the house to pick up a few clean clothes and put them on Liu Lanzhi.

That night, Gao Chong summoned Jiao Zhongqing to learn about the government affairs of Wancheng and found that Jiao Zhongqing was very talented in governing county affairs. Although Wancheng was repeatedly warned and many of the booklets in the city were damaged, Jiao Zhongqing could understand the similarities and handle all the general affairs in an orderly manner. Gao Chong felt unhappy, so he added a bit of the meaning of Jiao and Liu.

Musa was not idle at that room. She had a distinct personality and the gentle and delicate Liu Lanzhi were two completely different women. However, after a conversation, she was like a close friend whom she wished she had met too late. The two whispered all night and it was almost dawn.

After a night of snatching, Gao Chong finally made up his mind to deal with matters between Jiao and Liu. It is not advisable to make too loud comments, because when the troubles are too big, there will be some boring so-called noble doctors. Scholars debate this matter. When Confucianism still occupies a dominant position, once the matter develops beyond the scope that Gao Chong can control, the result will be unpredictable.

Because sometimes, the imprisonment of thought is more terrifying than the imprisonment of action. Therefore, the best result is that Jiao’s mother can take the initiative to re-accept Liu Lanzhi.

Although this matter takes some time, as Gao Chong's identity, there are too many methods that can be used to deal with Jiao.

The next day, Gao Chong, who had a certain amount of thought, summoned Jiao's mother to the prefect of Wancheng. Gao Chong sat in the center, and a volume of the Han Dynasty's criminal law was placed on the table in front. On his left head was Weiran standing with a knife, and on his right head, Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi stood hand in hand.

Jiao's mother is nearly fifty years old, with gray hair, a square face with a sharp edge and a pair of triangular inverted eyes, showing a fierce look. Her body is very tough, and she walks "rubbing" and it sounds like a stingy woman at first glance. No wonder Liu Lanzhi was forced to be like this.

"Old Jiao has seen the master!" Although Jiao's mother was just in the palace, she was not panicked. Instead, she stared at Liu Lanzhi, who was beside her, with an extremely resentful look in her eyes.

"Jiao, do you know that you are guilty?" Gao Chong did not raise his head and shouted loudly.

Jiao was shocked and defended: "Sir, the old woman doesn't know what crime she has committed?"

Gao Chong smiled coldly and said, "Is this one of the death penalty?"

Jiao's face changed and he knelt down and said, "I'm asking for a clear argument. Liu Lanzhi's penetration into the well has nothing to do with the old woman. Then——that's the well she threw herself, and it has nothing to do with me."

Gao Chong slapped the table and shouted loudly: "If you don't have any evil thoughts and break up Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi, how could she jump into the well? Find out the reason, this matter is for you, how can you shirk your words and rude your words? The person who came—— dragged me out of the door and beat me thirty rods."

As Gao Chong finished speaking, the guards standing on both sides rushed up and dragged Jiao’s mother, who was still shouting “unfairly”. After a while, the sound of the crackling stick falling on her butt came in clearly. When they hit her for more than ten times, Jiao’s mother was already full of skin and she couldn’t help but ask for luck.

Jiao Zhongqing is a filial son. When he saw his mother suffer, he felt a little reluctant. He broke away from Liu Lanzhi's hand and stepped forward and said, "Although my mother is wrong, my mother is still old, Zhongqing is willing to take the remaining twenty sticks for her mother."

Gao Chong waved his hand and leaned forward and said, "Zhongqing's heart is praising his heart. But if he didn't hit these thirty rods, how could Jiao's mother be willing to let you two go? Come on, fight me hard, don't be lucky."

When the guards outside heard Gao Chong's order, they increased the strength in their hands. The stick suddenly fell like raindrops, beating Jiao to death like a pig.

Suddenly, Jiao Zhongqing knelt down, took a few steps with his knees, and said repeatedly: "Zhongqing is willing to accept his mother for his sake, and begs to help him."

At this time, Liu Lanzhi also came over and knelt down and said, "Lanzhi also asked her to be pampered by her husband and asked her to give up her mother-in-law!"

Musha, who had been listening in the back of the hall, could no longer hold back the hanging curtain and shouted to Liu Lanzhi: "You still think she is a mother-in-law, when did she treat you as a daughter-in-law?"

Liu Lanzhi's pale face showed a kind of firmness and persistence, and she said quietly: "Lanzhi's life is the Jiao family, and the Jiao family ghost is the Jiao family in her life. No matter what Zhongqing's mother treats me, she will always be my mother-in-law."

Although Liu Lanzhi's words were not loud, everyone in the hall was moved. These short words were spit out from her mouth, which seemed simple and sincere. A true love and a true love might really tolerate everything. Out of Jiao Zhongqing's love, Liu Lanzhi was able to forgive Jiao's mother's previous evil deeds, which is not something that anyone can see.

Gao Chong's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Bring Jiao back."

When Jiao was dragged back to the hall, she had already become a pile of meat paste, and her face was gray and gray like a dead dog. She, who was usually accustomed to her, has completely lost her arrogant style.

"Thank you for not fighting!" Jiao Shiqiang stood up, his legs shaking and unable to stand firmly.

Gao Chong said coldly: "Don't thank me. If you want to thank me, I will thank your son and Miss Lanzhi. Without their plea, I will never be lucky in these thirty sticks."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Jiao's mother's face. It was obvious that she could hear Liu Lanzhi and Jiao Zhongqing's words just now. The ancients said: Good will be rewarded, and evil will be rewarded. Unexpectedly, Liu Lanzhi will repay grievances with virtue. Even if Jiao's mother is not tactful, she will know that she is in the wrong.

"Lanzhi, I was wrong before-." Jiao's mother stammered. Although she was a little reluctant and her voice was very low, everyone in the hall could still hear it clearly.

"Mother, are you willing to accept Lanzhi again?" Jiao Zhongqing said happily.

Jiao's mother nodded to her son. Although she could not fully accept Liu Lanzhi's return to the Jiao family in her mood, she had to agree to avoid the pain of her flesh.

Gao Chong smiled slightly, and he had expected Jiao’s mother to change her attitude. Jiao’s mother was a slow-moving plan. If she did not suppress her psychologically, she would ride on Liu Lanzhi’s head again after she left.

Thinking of this, Gao Chong said, "Since Jiao has admitted his mistake, then I will write down the remaining responsibilities first, and there is no need to beat him. However, if you have any previous bad deeds in the future, the crimes will be added together, and the law will be punished seriously. You must not be careless. Jiao, you can hear it clearly." After saying that, Gao Chong looked at Jiao with a majestic and harsh look. This sentence is both a warning and a deterrent. The purpose is to tell Jiao that Liu Lanzhi's backer was Gao Chong, the Muslim man in Yangzhou.

"Yes! I've recorded it." Jiao's family was trembling with fear. The more than ten killing sticks just now had already lost all her arrogance.

When Gao Chong saw Jiao surrender, he said, "Jiao Zhongqing, I see that you are good at writing and how is it appropriate to manage the county? Stay in Wancheng as a leader. In this way, you pack up your luggage and follow me to Moling tomorrow. I will arrange your appointment later."

Gao Chong's move was a two-shot kill. First, he could further utilize Jiao Zhongqing's talents so that he could display his talents on a larger stage. Second, he could also avoid people's discussions about this matter properly. For example, these simple personal affairs, once they leave the soil for survival, they would lose the possibility of spreading and spreading. This is Gao Chong's purpose.

"Thank you, Mr. Chong!" Jiao Zhongqing replied. His expression was happy first and then sad. He was happy that Gao Chong could know him. This was a great opportunity for promotion. He was worried that he had just reunited with Liu Lanzhi, but he had to separate.

"Lanzhi and Zhongqing have just gathered together. We are not as beautiful as adults. Let them go together!" Musha smiled. She was smart and skillful, and she was in line with Gao Chong, so she guessed the intention of Gao Chong to transfer Jiao Zhongqing. In her opinion, letting Liu Lanzhi separate from Jiao's mother will help avoid conflicts and alleviate the long-standing barriers.

"It's good!" Gao Chong nodded.

In October of the fourth year of Jian'an, Gao Chong inspected Yuzhang as the governor of Yangzhou and returned to his capital Moling successfully after Lujiang. At this time, the harvest of Jiangdong rice began to begin in the new year. The scene of harvest that people had been waiting for for many days finally arrived.

After basically solving the people's food and clothing, Jiangdong's stability brought economic prosperity, and economic abundance also gave the school more students. With Cui Yan's efforts, the number of students admitted to county schools and county schools has returned to the level before the turmoil. These young people may become the guarantee for laying the foundation for Jiangdong's development in the future.

At the same time, the first year's imperial examination has been confirmed to be scheduled to be held this winter. At that time, students from various counties in Yangzhou will gather in Moling, splash ink, and show their talents and ambitions.
Chapter completed!