Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

On the second day, Qin Yunhe went to the prefectural government office to ask to see the prefect, Mr. Qi Tong.

Although cases in the hall were often sent by the prefectural government, Qin Yunhe did not often deal with the prefect because they were ultimately submitted to the Censorate and the Imperial Censors for review.

Qi Tong was about fifty years old. Although he was not very affectionate, he was not strict either.

Qin Yunhe reported his doubts to the prefect Qi Tong and requested the prefect to extend the previous reward order. He also told the prefect about his idea of ​​having someone offer a reward in the name of the government office to identify the person.

Although Qin Yunhe felt Qi Tong's expression change, he agreed without saying anything.

Originally Qin Yunhe was a little worried.

He was worried that the prefect would be unhappy because he was continuing to investigate a case he had already tried.

Unexpectedly, the prefect only told him that if he could not find relevant information, he should organize the case files and submit them for review as soon as possible without delay.

Qin Yunhe naturally accepted the orders and returned to the yamen to continue his official duties.

The next day, after the prefect and Gu Zhi finished their official business, they talked about this matter and couldn't help but complain a little.

"......Your junior brother is really..." Qi Tong shook his head, "He is really troublesome. Could it be that he tasted the sweetness of the last case and wanted to make every case he handled a big one?"

"Your Excellency, you may not know that my junior fellow apprentice is honest and straightforward. How could he have such thoughts?"

As he spoke, Gu Zhi told the prefect about Qin Yunhe's study and practice in the capital: "Yunhe is upright and honest, and he only has the public interest in mind. He is definitely not obsessed with fame and success."

Although the two were superiors and subordinates, Gu Zhi had a good personal relationship with the prefect, and the two got along very well. Hearing Gu Zhi defending Qin Yunhe like this, he said, "Forget it, I'm not the kind of person who can't tolerate subordinates, let him be."

Gu Zhi laughed and said, "Yes, you are so generous. I am so lucky to have such a magnanimous and considerate boss like you. Anyone with a narrow mind would have scolded him long ago."

Qi Tong naturally knew that Gu Zhi was deliberately saying nice things to compliment him, but who wouldn't like to hear such nice words?

Even though he knew that Gu Zhi was just flattering him, he couldn't help but soften his expression and smile.

Since he could chat with Gu Zhi, this prefect was definitely not a boss who was not tolerant.

Having a capable subordinate is never a bad thing for a boss, and it can also save him some worries.

So the prefect said, "Forget it, Minqian. Don't flatter me. Just let him be. After all, the prosecutor is responsible for deciding cases."

"Your Excellency is wise." Gu Zhi smiled and took a sip of tea.

"Don't worry, Min Qian, your junior brother is really Mr. Gu's disciple. He looks more like Mr. Gu than your biological son, hahahaha."

Gu Zhi also understood what the prefect meant. Although he considered himself a good official, he was not as stubborn and inflexible as his father.

Fortunately, he didn't take it seriously: "Otherwise, why would my father care about Yun He the most? You don't know, my father has a piece of Mei Zekai's ink, but I didn't give it to me, but gave it to Yun He..."

After hearing Gu Zhi's words which were tinged with jealousy, the prefect couldn't help laughing again.

Ever since several rewards were issued, Qin Yunhe had been looking forward to getting some news.

However, after a few days, although several people came to recognize those names, they were eventually proved to be people who came to defraud the bounty.

Not even one recognized the robbers.

As for the people from Yun Province who were staying at Xu Ning's mansion, they were not found either.

It's time for rest again.

Qin Yunhe had previously promised to take his daughter outside the city to fly kites and see small fruits, so he arranged for someone to prepare a carriage in advance and bring all the necessary things such as kites and food.

The family went out of town early.

The last time I came here, the peach and apricot trees were in full bloom and there were many tourists.

Now most of the peach blossoms have fallen, leaving only small green fruits hanging on the branches, but there are fewer people visiting.

"Dad, didn't they say that the peach blossoms are flying everywhere and the peach branches are drooping? This peach branch isn't drooping either."

Qin Yunhe carried her daughter under the tree and said, "The peaches are too small now. They will droop when they grow bigger."

Ruyi reached out, grabbed a peach branch, and pulled off a small fruit.

"Dad, look, this little peach is a little red..."

Qin Yunhe looked at the small fruit in his daughter's hand, and indeed one side was red, but of course not a ripe red.

"It is indeed a little red, but the fruit is not ripe yet."

Yuru said, "Ruyi, just pick one or two to see, don't pick too many. If you pick too many, you won't be able to eat ripe peaches."

"I understand, mother. I'll pick a few more for Cun'er since her sister isn't here yet."

Yu Ru smiled and said yes. Qin Yunhe held his daughter forward and let her pick a few more.

After picking the small fruit that his daughter had been longing for, Qin Yunhe took Ruyi to fly a kite.

They played until noon, then Qin Yunhe ordered:

"He Sheng Chi'er, bring some food and let's go to the thatched cottage to rest."

Chi'er responded to Hesheng, picked up the food box and walked towards the thatched cottage.

The thatched cottage in the peach forest is for the forest keeper to live in. Now the peaches are not ripe yet, so the forest keeper is not here.

This thatched cottage is kept simple and clean. Last time when we visited Taolin, a family borrowed the cottage to rest.

This time I also made an agreement with others.

Qin Yunhe walked slowly with his wife and daughter behind, and saw Chi'er push the door open. She seemed to be startled as soon as she entered.

"what!"

Qin Yunhe asked hurriedly: "What's wrong?"

Hesheng was carrying the lunch box and was one step slower than Chier. When he heard Chier's voice, he quickly stepped in.

Then he stepped out and reported: "My Lord, there is a child in this thatched cottage, and Chi'er was frightened by the child."

child?

Why are there children here?

Qin Yunhe took a few quick steps into the thatched cottage, only to see a little boy of about ten years old curled up in a corner.

Qin Yunhe walked over and was about to squat down to ask some questions, but unexpectedly the child suddenly stood up and ran out.

"Hey--"

Before Qin Yunhe could say anything, He Sheng, who was standing at the door, had already stopped the child.

Qin Yunhe walked over, bent down and asked, "Whose child are you and why are you here?"

The child seemed to have used up all his courage in the previous charge. Now that he was caught by Hesheng, he just trembled and dared not move.

Facing Qin Yunhe's question, he remained silent.

Qin Yunhe saw that he was well-dressed. Although he looked a little pale and thin, he did not look like a beggar.

"Don't be afraid. I'm the prosecutor of the hall. I won't harm you. If you get lost and can't find your parents, I can have someone send you back."

When the child heard this, his eyes flickered, as if he was a little moved, but also a little defensive.

Judging from the child's appearance, he must have not eaten for a few days. Qin Yunhe ordered, "Hesheng, pour some water. Chier, bring out some cakes."

"Don't be afraid, drink some water and eat something, okay?"

The child finally reacted. He nodded, took the water handed to him by He Sheng, drank two sips, took the pastries and sat down in the corner where he had been before.

Chi'er and Hesheng placed the food they brought one by one, and Qin Yunhe and his group also sat down to eat.

During this period, Qin Yunhe tried to ask several times, but the child did not speak.

Qin Yunhe was helpless: There is no other way, just take it back first.