After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 138 The incident came to light

Gu Jin and Madam Cao sat in the teahouse for an hour. Before they parted, Madam Cao smiled and held Gu Jin's hand, saying, "Madam San Shao is such an open-minded person. Working with someone like you will definitely make a lot of money!"

"Making money is a small matter, saving lives is a big matter. Madam Cao should keep her mouth shut." There was not much smile on Gu Jin's face. Madam Cao was just her partner and there was no need for her to treat her with enthusiasm.

"Don't worry, I understand.

I will never mention this matter to anyone. I am of low status and my influence is not important, so the Third Young Lady does not need to mention me to anyone else.

We are in the dark and you are in the light, so naturally you will get the biggest share when the money is divided!" Mrs. Cao smiled flatteringly, with a smile all over her face.

Gu Jin talked about the division into 40% and 60%, and although Mrs. Cao felt a little painful, she had no choice but to agree.

When Madam Cao stepped into her carriage, there was no smile on her face. She just snorted coldly, "Gu Jin is really as greedy as the rumors say. She is so bold that she dares to make any money."

The nanny beside Madam Cao said, “But it’s fortunate that she is so bold and reckless, so you can do things smoothly.

After this is done, you will be completely free of trouble. It will be nice for you and your family to live a peaceful life away from the capital."

The Cao family had only one son but he was spoiled beyond belief and even involved in a murder case. Fortunately, Prince Yu saved his life with a word.

In order to preserve this bloodline, Mr. Cao and his wife had no choice but to board the pirate ship.

"Master has spent most of his life in the capital and is still an unknown editor. It's better for him to leave here, so that he won't be eaten to the bone!"

Madam Cao chanted "Amitabha" and said quietly, "Gu Jin, Gu Jin, blame yourself for being greedy. If you really die because of this, I will definitely burn more paper money for you!"

Gu Jin didn't expect things to go so smoothly. As soon as the news was released, people couldn't wait to come to buy the questions, and they didn't even blink when they heard about the price of 12,000 taels of silver.

"It's obvious that they are squandering the people's blood and sweat. They don't feel bad about spending money that isn't their own." Gu Jin secretly spat. It would be a waste if they didn't cut these leeks.

Wu Mu found out that Gu Jin's behavior was inappropriate, but no matter how he tried to persuade him, Gu Jin would not listen. Wu Mu said coldly, "You will kill the general!

No, I'll tell the general right now!"

Naturally, Gu Jin couldn't let her ruin her good fortune, so he locked Wu Mu up and told others that she was seriously ill and couldn't see anyone.

Prince Yu smiled smugly when he saw the news sent by the pigeon. He threw the letter to several aides and said, "Great! Gu Jin really didn't disappoint me!"

After the several staff members read it, they were all smiling and flattering him, saying, "Your Majesty is truly a god with his foresight!"

"The Kingdom of Chen has a virtuous king like you, the prince, who will surely unify the world in the future!"

Prince Yu curled his lips, his words and smiles were full of the brilliance of a mastermind.

"The autumn examination is about to begin, and it's time to close the net."

Several staff members smiled knowingly and said, "I understand. I will go down and arrange it right away."

Prince Yu shook the wine cup in his hand, sneered, and said, "Prince Heng and the Yongchang Marquisate, I will not let either of them go!"

early morning.

Emperor Hui'an was furious and scolded several ministers in a row.

Everyone fell silent, not daring to speak. Even the Censorate, which had always claimed to be the backbone of the State of Chen, remained silent for fear of bringing bad luck to Emperor Hui'an.

It was really because the matter was of such a serious nature that the autumn examination was approaching and students suddenly reported that someone had stolen questions and cheated. Its severity was second only to treason.

Emperor Hui'an ordered the Dali Temple to investigate the matter. Before Xie Ran could accept the order, Prince Yu suddenly spoke up, "Father, I'm afraid it's not safe to hand this matter over to the Dali Temple."

Emperor Hui'an frowned and asked coldly, "Why?"

"I only heard some gossip and I don't know whether it is true or not. However, the matter involves Third Young Lady Xie, so I think it is better for General Xie to avoid suspicion."

Although Prince Yu did not say it directly, everyone could tell that Gu Jin was most likely involved here. For a moment, the look in their eyes when they looked at Marquis Yongchang and Xie Ran became unclear.

Emperor Hui'an frowned and glanced at Xie Ran. Although he believed that Xie Ran would not steal and sell the exam questions, since Prince Yu had pointed it out, he could only hand the matter over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation.

After the court session, Prince Heng stopped Xie Ran with a sullen expression, "What's going on? Gu Jin shouldn't dare to do such a thing, right?"

Xie Ran thought of the question Gu Jin asked him that night and frowned slightly. King Heng felt even more flustered when he saw this.

No way! She wouldn't really risk her life for money!

Once it is discovered that Gu Jin was behind this, and since he is closely related to the Yongchang Marquisate, Prince Yu will definitely take the opportunity to step on him!

No, he had to go find his mother to discuss countermeasures as soon as possible.

Gu Jin also heard the news outside, and sat up in shock. He immediately asked someone to send an invitation to the Cao family.

As a result, as soon as she walked out of the yard, she saw Xie Qing running towards her from afar, and his expression seemed to be even more anxious than her.

"Did you really do it?" Xie Qing asked.

Gu Jin looked impatient, "What?"

"Of course it's about the Autumn Examination!" Although Xie Qing was asking, it was clear on his face that he already believed that it was her who did it.

With her greedy nature, how could she let go of such a huge amount of money? But this time she really messed up!

"Come with me!" Xie Qing pretended to pull Gu Jin's wrist.

Gu Jin took a step back to avoid Xie Qing's touch and asked coldly, "What are you going to do?"

"Of course I'm saving you!" Xie Qing looked angry, "You are so bold that you dare to make money by anything. You are in big trouble, don't you know?"

Seeing Gu Jin remained silent, Xie Qing quickly added: "Even Xie Ran can't protect you this time. When Concubine Wan finds out, she will probably kill you.

I have a villa that no one knows about. You can hide there first, and I will take good care of you in the future."

Seeing Xie Qing's sincere face, Gu Jin sneered disdainfully, "And then, you want me to be your mistress willingly? You have a really good plan."

"I'm doing this for your own good!" Xie Qing was a little annoyed when he saw her like this.

"For my own good?" Gu Jin seemed to have heard something extremely funny, "Don't think I don't know what you are planning.

If I leave now, the crime of stealing and selling the exam questions will be completely confirmed. Then Xie Ran will be condemned by everyone, and you will lose your biggest competitor, right?"

It not only hit Xie Ran, but also satisfied his own selfish desires, it was really killing two birds with one stone.

The darkness in his heart was ruthlessly exposed by Gu Jin, which made Xie Qing, who always claimed to be a gentleman, angry and ashamed, "But this can at least save you, right? Do you still expect Xie Ran to risk his entire fortune to save you?"

"He can."

Gu Jin spat out two words coldly and walked away, no longer paying attention to the anger and unwillingness in Xie Qing's eyes.

Gu Jin arrived at the teahouse and waited for nearly half an hour before Mrs. Cao finally arrived.

"Why did you come just now? Did you hear the noise outside?"

Mrs. Cao changed her previous flattering expression and took a sip of tea slowly.

Seeing this, Gu Jin angrily said, "How can you still be in the mood to drink tea? Something big has happened! Someone reported us for stealing and selling the autumn examination questions!"

Madam Cao raised her head and looked at Gu Jin, smiling lightly and said slowly: "Did Third Young Madam make a mistake? What does this have to do with me?"