Cao Cao saw Liu Xian and Zhou Wenzhi's serious expressions, and their originally serious faces seemed to relax a little. Zhou Wenzhi keenly caught his expression and secretly rejoiced, feeling that he had passed the test this time. He quietly looked at his uncle Liu Xian, who also gave him an encouraging smile.
But the next moment, the smiles on their faces froze, and Cao Cao suddenly said: "Bring him up."
Hearing heavy footsteps and breathing from behind, Zhao Da and a stout school steward walked in carrying Zheng Yue. Throwing him next to Zhou Wenzhi, a strong smell of sweat and blood rushed into Zhou Wenzhi's nostrils, irritating him to the point of nausea.
Zheng Yue's eyes were blank, but within three days, the originally well-dressed young master had turned into this. As if he was stupid, he looked around blankly at the people here, and finally his eyes fell on Zhou Wenzhi.
"Have you asked everything clearly?"
Zhao Dayi held up his hand and said, "Report to the Prime Minister and ask everything clearly. Zheng Yue, Liu Mi, Zhou Wenzhi and others collaborated with Wen Xian, the demon of the Three Saints Sect, to assassinate Song Xin, and wanted to seize the property of Wei Zijing as a member of the Three Saints Sect. Worship." After saying that, he handed over a volume of documents, which contained Zheng Yue's detailed oral confession.
After reading it, Cao Cao looked at Zhou Wenzhi and said, "Zhou Wenzhi, Zheng Yue said that you are also one of the masterminds. How do you explain it?"
Zhou Wenzhi trembled and hurriedly said loudly: "Prime Minister, Zheng Yue and the others planned to kill Song Xin, but I was not present. I was accompanying the young master with Brother Qian at that time. Brother Qian and the young master can both testify to this."
Qian Shou felt numb after hearing this, and thought that Zhou Wenzhi was trying to tie herself to him. As everyone knows, what Zhou Wenzhi said was all Liu Xian's arrangement. Once Zheng Yue recruited Zhou Wenzhi, he would immediately bring down his life. The latter must be eager to clear up his relationship with this matter, so he can only speak directly for Zhou Wen.
Cao Cao looked at Qian Shou and asked, "Qian Shou, is what he said true?"
Qian Shou hurriedly straightened up and said loudly: "Prime Minister, Liu Mi and others also tried to win over me, but I think they are of low character and have no deep friendship with me. And at that time, Piyong's quarter review was approaching, and Brother Wenzhi and I were both there. Accompanying the young master to prepare. I have not had any contact with Liu Mi and others." He cleared the air in a few words.
Cao Chong also nodded, "Qian Shou is right."
Liu Xian immediately said: "Prime Minister, Zheng Yue's evil deeds have been exposed, and he wants to frame Wenzhi. Please prime minister to investigate clearly and punish his crimes severely!"
Zheng Yue realized that both Zhou Wenzhi and Qian Shou wanted to cut off their relationship, and hurriedly shouted: "Zhou Wenzhi! If it weren't for you, how could I know Song Xin, and how could I be against him!"
Zhou Wenzhi retorted loudly: "Hmph, do you think it was me who introduced you to Song Xin? Don't forget that you once tried to rob Song Xin's horses on the outskirts of Xudu, but you suffered a loss before becoming enmity with Song Xin. Guo Miao from the Guo family was also present that time!"
Zheng Yue was stunned. He didn't expect Zhou Wenzhi to mention this matter, and shouted: "It's better if you don't mention it! What did you say at that time? Do you dare to tell the prime minister and all the adults clearly?"
Zhou Wenzhi puffed up his chest and said loudly: "Why don't you dare? I told you that Song Xin is my colleague, and I advise you not to embarrass him. But did you listen?"
Zheng Yue pointed at Zhou Wenzhi and said angrily and incoherently, "You...you are talking nonsense, you are obviously talking about..."
Liu Xian interrupted Zheng Yue's words loudly: "Prime Minister! Zheng Yue is still making excuses here, trying to frame Wen Zhi. Please also ask the Prime Minister to order a punishment!"
"Let him continue." Cao Cao ignored Liu Xian and said seriously: Zheng Yue, what did Zhou Wenzhi say to you at that time? "
"He said he could humiliate Song Xin and help me vent my anger!"
When everyone heard this, they all turned sideways and looked at Zhou Wenzhi. At this time, Zhou Wenzhi felt like a light on his back, and said hurriedly: "Zheng Yue was lying, when did I say this!? Who heard it?"
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Then he pointed at Zheng Yue and shouted: "I kindly invited you to my house for a banquet, but it turned out that you and Liu Mi were jealous that Song Xin was the chief guest, and they were in trouble with each other from then on. You at the Mishui Poetry Club teamed up with Li from the Sansheng Sect. Chun, you embarrassed Song Xin outside the venue. If it weren't for Xia Houchong's rescue, Song Xin would have been bullied by you. I also tried to persuade you, but you didn't listen to a word of it! Now you are framing me, what the hell are you doing? Intentional!?"
Song Xin was secretly surprised. The purpose of Zhou Wenzhi's arrangement for him to be the chief at that time was to make these arrogant young men target him and cut off his connections in Xudu. Now it has become an excuse for him to escape guilt.
But there was no way to refute what Zhou Wenzhi said, because he made himself the chief guest and was very respectful on the surface, and he had no way to prove what Zhou Wenzhi's purpose was.
Cao Cao looked at Zhao Da and asked, "Can Zheng Yue explain the death of Chong'er's entourage by poisoning?"
Zhao Dayi cupped his hands and said: "This matter was also done by the Three Saints Sect and Wei Qian. They originally wanted to poison Song Xin, but by mistake they killed the slave serving the young master."
Wei Xi's expression changed slightly after hearing this, and he bit his lip tightly.
"Well, Zhou Wenzhi, did you know about this in advance?"
How could Zhou Wenzhi not know that, but fortunately, the only people present at the time were himself, Wen Xian, and Wei Qian. Wen Xian's whereabouts are unknown, Wei Qian is dead, and there is no evidence of his death.
He said without hesitation: "Prime Minister, I really don't know about this matter. How could I harm brother Song Xin? And how could I watch them harm the young master? Without the young master, who would know about me, Zhou Wenzhi." After speaking, I squeezed out a few tears.
What Zhou Wenzhi said was so sincere that even Cao Chong was a little moved.
Zhao Da looked over coldly, "Really? Mr. Zhou, are you so sure?"
Zhou Wenzhi felt the unkindness in the other person's eyes, but he still replied confidently: "If I lie, I will definitely die without a burial place."
Zhao Da looked at Cao Cao, who nodded to him, and Zhao Da stood up and walked out.
After a while, he walked in with a person. This person was dressed as a school official. When Qian Shou saw this person, his face was filled with panic.
When Zhou Wenzhi saw Qian Shou's expression, he couldn't help but turn his head and his body suddenly seemed to be petrified.
This person turned out to be Zheng Ping, Zheng Yue's younger brother.
"you...."
Zheng Ping looked at Zhou Wenzhi's expression and said with a smile, "Brother Zhou, are you okay?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Zheng Yue suddenly turned his head and saw that it was his younger brother. He shouted out loud: "You...are the school administrator..."
Zheng Ping walked to Zhou Wenzhi and stopped, saluted Cao Cao and everyone: "Zheng Ping, the official of the school, pays my respects to the prime minister and all your lords."
Song Xin's eyes were full of surprise. He didn't expect that this Zheng Ping was actually from the school office. Those incompetent and playboy looks before were actually put on by him. His acting skills were definitely at the level of a movie actor. Although Zhou Wenzhi and Liu Xian had some suspicions, they still felt numb after knowing his identity. Everything they said and did in Piyong was probably known to Cao Cao.
Especially Zhou Wenzhi, he never doubted Zheng Ping's identity because everything he did was so natural that he couldn't even have any doubts.
Cao Cao looked at Zhou Wenzhi and others, "Zhou Wenzhi, before Zheng Ping speaks, I can give you another chance to tell the truth." As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the conference hall.
Zheng Ping looked at Zhou Wenzhi with calm eyes, a slight smile on his lips.
At this time, Liu Xian suddenly said: "Prime Minister, I feel that this matter is inappropriate. Zheng Ping is Zheng Yue's clan brother. Although he is also a school official, after all, the brotherhood is there, so it is inevitable that he will not
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Will protect Zheng Yue. This person should avoid suspicion. "
Cao Cao ignored him and continued to look at Zhou Wenzhi, waiting for him to speak. Seeing that no one responded to him, Liu Jing wanted to say something, but his sleeve was pulled by Cui Yan beside him.
Zhou Wenzhi lowered his head and quickly reviewed the scenes with Zheng Ping before he finally said: "Prime Minister, I have not participated in the dispute between Wei Xi and Song Xin."
Zheng Ping said: "Brother Zhou, do you still remember what you said to Liu Mi, Zheng Yue, Wen Xian and others the night Song Yu was arrested by the school office during the poisoned meat case?"
Wei Xi looked at Zhou Wenzhi, clenching his fists tightly, and his eyes almost bursting with fire.
Zhou Wenzhi just bit his lip and said, "That day they discussed contacting the remnants of the Baibo Army and wanted to use their hands to get rid of Song Xin. But this was Liu Mi's idea and I did not participate."
Zheng Ping smiled and said: "Indeed, you and Wen Xian were in the room all the time, just asking Liu Mi and the others to persuade Wei Qian. Liu Mi once said: 'Push Wei Qian to the front and fight with him, and we will sit back and reap the benefits.' Wei Qian, a stupid pig, still wants to cultivate immortality and learn Taoism.' Excuse me, is the 'Brother Zhou' he talks about a step?"
Zhou Wenzhi suddenly changed his expression, "This is Liu Mi's nonsense and framed by me. When did I give them advice?"
When Zheng Yue heard this, he immediately said loudly: "You came up with this idea! You also said, 'The expansion of the Three Saints Sect now requires money, and Wei Qian's family has quite a lot of resources, so you might as well let him contribute more blood. Then I will give it to you. He just threw away a few pills. 'I heard it all with my own ears! Don't even think about denying it."
Cao Cao looked at Zhou Wenzhi and said, "Wenzhi, is this what you said?"
"Zheng Ping, don't frame a good person!" Liu Xian saw Zhou Wenzhi panicking and hurriedly defended himself.
Wei Zhi gritted his teeth and interrupted him, "Mr. Liu, what are you in a hurry? It's not too late to make a conclusion after listening. But having said that, Wen Zhi is really thoughtful. In order to seize my family property, he did such a big thing. My son jumped into a trap. Not only did it cost his life, but he also framed Song Xin and put him in jail. You guys are really good at calculating..."
As he spoke, Wei Xi laughed, bitter, helpless, and angry.
Liu Xian plopped down and said, "Prime Minister, Zhou Wenzhi was confused and mistrusted Wen Xian. But this matter was definitely not Wen Zhi's idea." Then he looked at Zheng Ping and said loudly: "This Zheng Ping wants to do something for him." The clan brother was acquitted, and he himself wanted to worship Wen Xian as his master! If not for the instigation of Liu Mi and the Zheng brothers, how could Wen Zhi have committed such a mistake!!"
At this time, Cui Yan, who had been listening silently, finally spoke, "Prime Minister, although Zheng Ping is a member of the Dian School, he and Zheng Yue are brothers. There are many intentions in his words to absolve Zheng Yue. According to common practice, we should avoid arousing suspicion."
Cao Zhi also nodded when he heard this, "Father, what Cui Zhengshi said is reasonable. I also think that Zheng Ping should avoid suspicion." (Cui Yan was at this time serving as the Prime Minister's Dong Cao's subordinate Zhengshi, so he was called Cui Zhengshi)
Zheng Ping's expression finally changed, "Prime Minister, although I am Zheng Yue's younger brother, I am also a member of the school, so how dare you protect your shortcomings..."
Cao Cao raised his hand to interrupt him, glanced around and asked, "What do you think?"
Hua Xin, Xun You and others also nodded, and Cao Pi and Cao Chong had no choice but to nod in agreement. Among the officials present, only Wei Tong and Sima Yi sat without expressing their opinions. Cao Cao said, "Since you all feel that Zheng Ping should avoid suspicion, then Zheng Ping, please step aside for the time being."
Zheng Ping had no choice but to retreat with a sigh in his heart. Song Xin was very puzzled as to why Cao Cao let Zheng Ping finish his speech, but then asked him to withdraw to avoid suspicion. Why did Cui Yan and others protect Zhou Wenzhi like this? However, he could not get any answer from Cao Cao.
Zhou Wenzhi and Liu Xian both breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't expect that Cui Yan and Cao Zhi would take the initiative to speak for them. If Zheng Ping avoided suspicion, his previous words could no longer be accepted.
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