He Chengqi got drunk and accidentally killed Lu Qiuyue's personal maid Caiming.
Yang Zhen brought He Chengqi back to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice. After some questioning, he was temporarily detained in a separate courtyard, and then analyzed and studied the case with Mr. Lu in the study.
Yang Zhendao: "Your Excellency, you know that the brothel girl had toasted everyone here one by one. Do you think she would have done anything by toasting to He Chengqi?"
As he spoke, his deep pupils shone faintly as he tried to recall the scene at the banquet that day:
At that time, He Chengqi took the wine handed over by Hua Ruyu in a daze, drank it all in one gulp, and then frowned and said, "Why does this wine taste so weird?"
Hua Ruyu Gege smiled sweetly and said, "Mr. He, did you drink too much and feel like everything has changed?"...
Lu Wenzheng looked solemn, with a deep horse hoof mark in the center of his frown, and said in a deep voice: "At that time, she used a wine jug to toast everyone separately: Except for He Chengqi's abnormal reaction, including you, the others Everyone is fine! If your guess is true, in what way and what opportunity did she do it in full view of the public? "
He pondered for a moment, "Also, why did Hua Ruyu do this? What's her motive? Why didn't she frame others but only harmed He Chengqi?"...
Yang Zhendao: "So, we should immediately send someone to find Hua Ruyu and ask her clearly."
Lu Wenzheng thought it was reasonable, so he ordered his captain Liu Yong to take people to Zuihua Tower to summon Hua Ruyu.
Then he asked Yang Zhen to continue analyzing the case.
Yang Zhendao: "Secondly, Ding Yurong followed the instructions and arranged for two family members to help He Chengqi back to the guest room to rest. He originally asked the girl Xiaocui to help He Chengqi. Unexpectedly, Xiaocui suddenly fell ill, but he chose Miss Lu's girl Cai Mingdai. In order to support him, don't you realize that there are too many coincidences?"
Lu Wenzheng's eyebrows moved slightly and he nodded approvingly, "You are right. Sometimes there are too many coincidences and they are deliberately arranged. Nine times out of ten, there is something fishy in it."
So he ordered the school captain Wang Quan to go to Ding Mansion to summon the girl Xiaocui.
Yang Zhen continued: "Thirdly, when He Chengqi showed his bestiality and intended to rape Caiming, Caiming struggled to break free. He Chengqi rushed to the door to open the door, but why couldn't she escape? She was the one who pushed her out just now. She came in through the door, she should be able to open the door and escape."
Lu Wenzheng frowned slightly, "Maybe He Chengqi was talking nonsense in order to escape the blame."
Yang Zhen's deep-thinking black eyes flashed, "There is another possibility, that is, someone locked the door!..."
Lu Wenzheng frowned slightly, his whole face showing a complicated look that was difficult to identify; gradually everything seemed to calm down, leaving only a heavy look of thought, "In other words, this was originally a trap that had been set. …”
Yang Zhen nodded, "I feel the same way."
Lu Wenzheng sighed softly and said: "But this is just speculation. What we need now is evidence."
The two of them were speechless for a moment, only feeling extremely depressed.
At this time, the captain Liu Yong, who went to Zuihua Tower to summon Hua Ruyu, came back with a somewhat depressed face. Mr. Wang Zhongxian from Wangjiazhuang picked him up, but he has not returned yet.
"The Madam said that Hua Ruyu will be back around the afternoon of the day after tomorrow. My subordinates will come back first to report to the Lord and ask for instructions on the next step."
Lu Wenzheng pondered for a moment, "First send someone to Yangjiazhuang to find out whether the situation is true; if Hua Ruyu is indeed in the palace, send someone to secretly monitor and protect her until she comes back - remember, do not alert them."
Liu Yong lowered his hands and respectfully said "yes", turned around and went out.
Then, Wang Quan, who went to Ding Mansion to summon Xiaocui, also hurried back.
He was breathing rapidly and his voice was trembling, "Sir, something happened! - According to Ding Yurong, the housekeeper of Ding Mansion, Xiaocui's girl had unclean hands and feet. She stole a rare antique from Mrs. Ding's room and was discovered by Mrs. Ding. So he beat her up and kicked her out; who would have thought that she couldn't think about it and threw herself into a well and died!..."
Lu Wenzheng's expression suddenly changed. He was a little stunned, confused and annoyed. He turned back and looked at Yang Zhen.
The muscles on Yang Zhen's face twitched unconsciously, and he blurted out: "I can't believe it, how could things be such a coincidence?"
Lu Wenzheng sneered and said: "If it were unlucky, then they wouldn't have performed the show in front of them so wonderfully!"
Yang Zhendao: "Your Excellency, you mean to suspect that... people from the Ding family are operating this case in secret?..."
Lu Wenzheng's deep eyes turned, "And it's - the mantis stalks the cicada, with the oriole behind."
Yang Zhen lowered his head and looked thoughtful.
Lu Wenzheng asked Wang Quan again, "Where is Xiaocui's body?"
Wang Quandao: "We have taken it back to her family."
Lu Wenzheng said: "Bring more people with you and be sure to find Xiaocui's family and see if you can catch any new clues."
Wang Quan took the order and left.
Lu Wenzheng frowned and paced back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back.
The confusing case and complicated interpersonal relationships were entangled like two terrible poisonous snakes, plaguing his heavy heart and suppressing him so much that he could hardly breathe...
A desolate autumn day with misty clouds. Yellow autumn leaves are drifting on the frosty ground, withered flowers dancing in the wind, and everything is desolate and desolate.
Late autumn is coming, the cold wind sweeps across the fallen leaves, and the prosperity suddenly becomes lonely.
Marquis's Mansion, in the hall. He Yuting, Princess Changqing, Ling Yun, Princess Huanyu, Yu Shi, He Luwei and others were all present.
Everyone's face was as dark as water, and their brows were knitted together. A heavy and oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire hall, making it suffocating.
He Chengqi's biological mother Yu's hair was disheveled, her eyes were red, and she was already choked with tears.
He Yuting's dark and complicated face seemed to be covered with a thick layer of frost, as cold as ice; he said nothing, only sighed long and short from time to time.
Princess Chang Qing said: "Prince-in-law, it's useless for you to keep moaning and groaning like this. You should go to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment to see what's going on!"
He Yuting's eyes were gloomy and he said angrily: "What's the use of me going? This treacherous son has done such a scandal, which has made me ashamed; and that old man Lu Wenzheng has always been at odds with me; and he doesn't recognize his relatives, and he doesn't pay for anyone's fault. ——Aren’t I just asking for trouble if I go?”
Mrs. Yu sobbed: "Then what should I do? Although Qi'er is unworthy, he is the second young master of the Marquis's house after all. If he has any shortcomings, what will I...what will I do as a mother?..." As she said this, she cried even more sadly.
He Yuting became more and more upset and said angrily: "You still have the nerve to cry! This is a good son you raised, and he did such an immoral and disgraceful thing to the family. He has completely lost the face of the Marquis's house!" "
Yu's face turned red and white, feeling ashamed and aggrieved at the same time. "Master Hou, how can you say that? I know that Qi'er has always been an obedient and sensible child. There is no way he would do such a thing." ——There must be a hidden secret, he must have been wronged..."
He Yuting raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Unjustly accused?...Who would wrongly accuse him? And why should he be wronged? - It's obviously your adopted son who failed to live up to expectations, but you still have the nerve to excuse him?..."
Mrs. Yu started to cry again, "Master Hou..."
Ling Yun looked at the messy situation in front of him with cold eyes. His thoughts were spinning, and he spoke at this moment, "Dad, I think what my aunt said makes sense. There must be something hidden in this. Maybe someone is really framing Cheng Qi. To achieve some ulterior purpose."
He Yuting raised his brows, and the haze on his face seemed to dissipate a little. He looked at Ling Yun with bright eyes and said, "Oh, how can you see it?"
Ling Yun frowned slightly and pondered for a moment: "The case is still unclear, so I don't dare to make any judgments. I took the liberty of thinking of a delegation from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment, meeting Mr. Lu, to understand the whole story of the case, and then make a decision. I don't know what my father is. How do you agree with Mother?"
Princess Chang Qing's face slowly darkened, she pursed her red lips slightly and said nothing.
He Yuting thought for a while and said, "Okay. You and Lu Wenzheng were close friends. It would be most appropriate to go to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice to learn about the whole case and visit Cheng Qi's situation."
Princess Chang Qing frowned slightly and said with some displeasure: "Consort..."
He Yuting said: "Princess, let Zhichao go. Why is Qi'er also his biological brother? If something happens to Qi'er now, if he doesn't help, who will?
"Besides, with Zhichao's ability to deal with people and adapt to changes, as well as his friendship with Lu Wenzheng, I believe he will be able to handle things properly."
Princess Chang Qing rolled her eyes at him, feeling very unhappy, but she couldn't think of anything to say to refute him.
Mrs. Yu walked up to Ling Yun with tears in her eyes and knelt down in front of him. "Young Master, I leave everything to you. What the Marquis said is that Qi'er is your younger brother. I believe you can do it." Help him, and you will definitely be able to save him..." As he spoke, he broke down in tears.
Ling Yun hurriedly helped her up with both hands and said uneasily: "Auntie, you are an elder, please don't do this! Regarding Cheng Qi's matter, Ling Yun will definitely do his best to deal with it; and Mr. Lu has always been fair and honest, and knows everything. If Cheng Qi is successful, Qi is indeed unjust, I believe Mr. Lu will definitely give him justice."
He Yuting Yuyu's eyes flashed and he said in a deep voice: "Okay, that's it. Zhichao, when will you leave?"
A look of determination flashed across Ling Yun's clear eyes, "The matter is urgent, I'll go now."
He Yuting nodded approvingly and said with a smile: "Excellent! As expected of me, Mr. He's son, he does things cleanly and neatly."
As he spoke, he walked up to Ling Yun, raised his hand and gently patted his son's solid shoulder. His burning eyes revealed a look of infinite hope and relief, "Zhichao, as a father, this time it all depends on you..."
Looking at his father's eyes full of encouragement and trust, a warm wave of heat surged in Ling Yun's heart. He nodded vigorously and said with a bright smile: "Dad, just don't worry."
After saying that, he bowed his hands to everyone, turned around and walked out.
At this time, Princess Huanyu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "Wait!..."
Everyone was stunned, but Princess Huanyu stood up slowly, raised her eyes and frowned deeply, and said in an unquestionable tone: "I want to go too!"...
