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Chapter 942: Chapter 945: Can’t Take A Joke?
In the afternoon, the announcement board posted the official notice.
"Officer, what does this say?" One curious onlooker asked.
The government official read the notice aloud, but the official language was abstruse; many who listened were still at a loss.
"It’s straightforward. Master Tan has discovered that Lord Li disregarded the life and death of the people, solely indulging in his own pleasures. He is now locked up in prison, awaiting further interrogation by higher-ups," the government official explained.
To put it simply, Li Zhengtian was in trouble!
"Such officials deserve to be locked up. We already have a hard time as it is, and they just stomp us down further."
"Yes, I knew he was no good from the first glance!"
"Wasn’t Lord Qin arrested? Can he be released now?"
"Now that everybody knows Li Zhengtian is a scoundrel, surely it was he who falsely accused others. Lord Qin must be released now."
The government official shook his head: "Lord Qin has already been charged. He can’t be released without a proper court proceeding, and Master Tan’s rank isn’t high enough. We have to wait for someone from above to come."
"Lord Qin really suffered this time. He must have offended Li Zhengtian for our sake."
"Right, when the officials come to rectify matters, we should plead for Lord Qin and ensure Master Guang grants him justice."
"We should also ask for rewards for Lord Qin and Master Tan. There are not many officials left who are willing to risk their lives for the people!"
The government official couldn’t help but fan the flames: "That Lord Li is really despicable. He never intended to provide disaster relief, just wanted to burn us alive!"
No, this wasn’t instigation, it was merely stating a big truth.
"It’s infuriating; he’s the one who deserves to burn!"
"His conscience must have been eaten by a dog. If I die, I won’t let him off even as a ghost!"
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The rest could be left to Tan Zhenghong to worry about; Qiao Duo’er could stay in the Government Office at ease.
Three days later, Chen Yiling had recovered a lot, her focus not entirely on the adorable little bun.
"Duo’er, tell me the truth, did something happen to Qin Longyun?"
Chen Yiling looked steadily at Qiao Duo’er.
Even if there were considerable troubles, Qin Longyun should have hurried back.
It was their first child together, and he had no reason not to care.
Qiao Duo’er thought for a moment, and still told the truth, since the situation had already turned around, and Qin Longyun was in no danger anymore.
Moreover, with Lord Chen helping behind the scenes, things would be resolved soon, and then the family of three could reunite.
Upon learning the truth, Chen Yiling swept her gaze across the room: "Did all of you know about this? Do you think I’ve become stupid after giving birth?"
It was outrageous that they didn’t tell her about something as serious as Qin Longyun being locked in prison!
The most infuriating part was that she had only noticed something was off today!
ChunTao tentatively said, "At that time, seeing how much pain you were in, I was afraid it would be dangerous for you if I told you."
"Don’t scare them anymore. I was the one who told them not to tell you," Qiao Duo’er said, taking the responsibility upon herself, so the household’s maids needn’t be frightened anymore.
"You all are no fun; can’t I pretend to be upset?"
Chen Yiling couldn’t help but laugh.
These past few days, everyone had been running around, busy for her and Qin Longyun. On what grounds could she blame them?
Besides, if it weren’t for them, Li Zhengtian’s scheme might have succeeded.
Qiao Duo’er couldn’t help but roll her eyes: "Isn’t it because we’re worried about your mood after giving birth?"
"With Qin Longyun not coming back, my mood is a bit down, but it’s much better than if he couldn’t come back ever again," Chen Yiling said in a reasonably good state of mind.
