Dongping County Government Office, in Li Mobai's study.
At this time, Li Mobai, Yan Qi, Li Feiyan, and Li Hu were gathering together to discuss the case.
"During the roundup of the flower-picking robbers in Huaiyuanfang, Su Moli set up an ambush at the back wall alone, but he seemed to have missed it! The battle was in full swing at that time, and things happened in a split second. I was about to rush over to reinforce him, but I saw Su Moli. Moli was knocked away by the flower-picking thief, and unfortunately we both fell from the roof together, which allowed the flower-picking thief to escape."
Li Hu described the thrilling scene in detail.
Li Mobai had also vaguely witnessed the scene of the two of them falling from the roof. Only now that he heard Li Hu explain in detail did he understand what happened.
After hearing this, Yan Qi suddenly asked: "Which hand did the flower-picking thief use to knock Su Moli away?"
She thought for a moment and then explained: "In the previous battle at the city wall, Li Hu and Su Moli teamed up to fight against the flower-picking thief, causing him to be injured and escape. At that time, I was far away and could not see clearly what the thief was. Which hand was injured?"
Li Hu asked doubtfully: "Which hand? Miss Qi, why do you care so much about this matter?"
However, Yan Qi looked serious, as if she had captured some key information. She held Li Hu's arm tightly and asked, "Recall carefully, during the roundup in Huaiyuanfang, did the flower-picking thief use his left hand or Su Moli, who injured his right hand?" ?This matter is crucial!”
Li Hu closed his eyes and quickly replayed the scene in his mind: "The flower-picking thief held a knife in his right hand and used a move to chop Huashan, and then... he used his left hand to knock Su Moli away!"
Yan Qichui asked: "Are you sure it's the left hand?"
"Yes, it's the left hand. Is there something wrong?"
Yan Qi nodded solemnly: "The problem is big."
"Miss Qi, what did you find? Who has questions?" Li Hu asked anxiously.
Hearing this, Li Mobai suddenly understood and frowned: "There is a problem with the flower picker... No, it is Su Moli who has a problem!"
Li Feiyan smiled and said: "Sir, you can't presume that there is something wrong with Su Moli just because he is handsome. Are you jealous of his peerless appearance?"
Li Mobai stood up with his hands behind his back, shook his head and said with a smile: "What are you talking about? Why do I need to be jealous of his beauty? I am both talented and beautiful, and my style is outstanding. Don't interrupt, Feiyan, do you still remember that day on the city wall? Something about?"
"What day?" Li Feiyan blinked.
"That was the day when Li Hu and Su Moli joined forces to fight against the Flower Picking Thief. Didn't Li Hu cut the Flower Picking Thief's left arm?"
Li Hu's eyes lit up when he heard this.
He suddenly realized: "Yes, the flower-picking thief's left arm is obviously injured, and it is impossible to recover in just a few days. Therefore, it is obviously illogical for him to hit Su Moli away with his left palm. There must be something wrong with it. ! As I said, this time is different from the flower-picking thief I saw for the first time."
Li Feiyan is indeed very smart. After hearing this, he immediately understood: "There is no problem with the flower-picking thief! Because from the appearance and characteristics, this thief exactly matches what was described in my Yamen notice. Now it is very suspicious that it is the swordsman Su Moli. .Brother, if you think about it carefully, why did Su Moli bump into you by chance? Is it really such a coincidence? "
"Sister, you mean that Su Moli did it on purpose! He was not knocked away by the flower picker, but he bumped into me on purpose?"
"That's right! Su Moli is deliberately preventing us from catching the flower-picking thief! From the beginning, he offered to guard the rear, but he did this not to catch the flower-picking thief, but to let him go at the critical moment Flower picker!"
After listening to Li Feiyan's analysis, Li Hu felt dizzy, his eyes widened, and he held his cheeks with both hands.
"Wait a minute, sister, the amount of information you said is too much, I don't quite understand it. Su Moli clearly followed the flower picker all the way to help us arrest him, why did he switch sides now? Why did he do this? ? This is totally unreasonable!”
Li Mobai paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking about Li Feiyan's analysis and insights.
But Li Hu’s point of view is not entirely unreasonable. It has indeed become a mystery!
Why did Su Moli help the flower picker?
This is very different from his previous remarks!
Could it be that he has been lying to everyone?
"Did he make up all the stories? In fact, he and the flower picker were accomplices?"
Yan Qi thought for a long time and put forward his own guess.
Li Hu immediately retorted: "Miss Qi, this is absolutely impossible. Although I don't know much about Su Moli, he has a chivalrous spirit and is handsome. It is not difficult to find a girl. He doesn't Reason to become a flower picker."
"Li Daotou, don't be fooled by his appearance. In any case, you will know this once you try it. Maybe we can catch the flower picker and kill two birds with one stone!"
After Yan Qi finished speaking, he looked at Li Mobai. Li Mobai immediately understood and had a plan in mind.
Li Hu had always regarded Su Moli as a life-and-death friend. He would never accept his friend's betrayal!
He said angrily: "You only need to ask about this matter! I want to ask Su Moli to find out clearly. Is he a good person? Or an enemy who is scheming for evil?"
He was so anxious that he couldn't wait to find Su Moli to find out.
However, Li Mobai caught him in time.
"Master, why did you stop me?" Li Hu asked doubtfully.
Li Mobai patted his head and said earnestly: "You, don't act impulsively. If you ask him this, will he tell you the truth? Do you want to force him to admit that he is an accomplice of the flower-picking thief, and then arrest him without mercy? ?”
Li Hu grabbed his hair with both hands and asked anxiously: "Then what should we do? How can we know whether he is an enemy or a friend?"
Li Mobai replied confidently: "I have already taken care of this matter. You only need to act according to my plan, and everything will fall into place."
So, Li Mobai whispered his plan in a low voice.
…
Early the next morning, a citizen hurriedly came to report the crime, and Li Mobai immediately went to court to accept the case.
The person who reported the crime said emotionally that he had discovered the hiding place of the flower picker and was willing to provide this key clue.
Li Mobai patiently questioned the people in the courtroom, his tone gentle yet dignified. He chatted with the people and eased the tension.
At this time, Wang Erhu could no longer suppress his anxiety and blurted out: "Sir, we should act immediately to catch the flower picker! Time waits for no one, lest he get wind of it and run away."
Li Mobai nodded in agreement: "Indeed, action cannot be delayed. Common man, could you please describe the specific location of the flower-picking thief?
The man hesitated slightly: "I don't know the specific location, but if you can show me a map, I might be able to point out the general direction."
Li Mobai smiled slightly: "Of course there is a map. As a county magistrate, how can we lack this essential thing? Feiyan, go get the map quickly."
Wang Erhu was extremely anxious and blurted out: "Sir, why are we looking at the map at this moment? Why don't we just ask the person who reported the crime to take us there directly!"
But this man waved his hands and said: "No, no, look at me, with my old arms and legs, how can I walk? Do you want you to carry me?"
Li Mobai smiled slightly and asked, "Are you willing to carry him?"
Wang Erhu couldn't help but be confused and didn't understand why Li Mobai acted like this, as if he was deliberately delaying time.
He said eagerly: "I'll carry it if I want! Sir, we can't miss this opportunity!"
At this time, the little goat ran back panting and whispered in Li Mobai's ear.
Li Mobai looked proud after hearing this, stood up and announced: "Wang Erhu, line up immediately and get ready to go!"
Wang Erhu was still confused and looked dazed.
He actually wanted to carry that commoner on his back. Fortunately, Li Mobai reached out in time to stop him.
Li Mobai waved his hand gently, indicating that he should follow the footsteps of the little goat and let the little goat lead the way.
"Sir, what is going on?" Wang Erhu was full of doubts.
However, Li Mobai smiled and replied leisurely: "No need to ask more, we will know soon. We have to act quickly to prevent the thieves from taking the opportunity to escape. Gather everyone quickly, we have to set off quickly!"
