In August, the sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant.
After Cheng Wanwan came back from Yangzhou City, Cao Yingying happened to give birth, and as expected, she gave birth to a little girl as Cao Yingying wished.
After finishing the child's wedding, he called Wu Xiaochui and asked about the poisoning of the crayfish.
Wu Xiaochui had wanted to come and report for a long time, but Zhao Ergou said that Aunt Zhao didn't sleep well almost every day when she went to Yangzhou, and he was not allowed to disturb her, so he could only wait.
After receiving the order, he walked into the house without stopping, stood at the foot of the flower hall, and reported carefully.
"After my aunt went to Yangzhou, I checked the entire Lijiagou. I found all the people who came in and out of Lijiagou and appeared near the pond." He opened the booklet he carried with him, "Most of them are Relatives from Lijiagou, they went to Lijiagou to learn how to farm crayfish, and they want to participate in crayfish farming next year... In addition, there are some businessmen in the city who want to buy crayfish from Lijiagou villagers at high prices. But the villagers all refused. I was still checking the identities of these people one by one, but suddenly someone told me that Liu Kui from Liujia Village in Baiyun County had visited Lijiagou in June..."
Cheng Wanwan narrowed his eyes.
Liu Kui, Cheng Yuanyuan's ex-husband, went to Baiyun Town to attend the Qian family's wedding banquet at the beginning of the spring. She happened to see this gangster. She also had people keeping a close eye on her. The person following her did say that Liu Kui had been to Li's house several times. Jiagou, but also reported that Liu Kui not only went to Lijiagou, but also went to many nearby villages. He wandered here and there every day without doing anything extraordinary, so she slowly relaxed her vigilance... After all, she You can't always focus on a scumbag.
It seems that this matter has something to do with Liu Kui.
"I knew that Liu Kui and his aunt had some troubles at home, so I focused on him." Wu Xiaochui quickly turned to the next page, "In the first month of the first month, Liu Kui was released from prison for meritorious service, and started his journey with the one hundred taels of silver rewarded by the county. In his debauched life, not only was his little money not squandered, but more and more. People in Liujia Village said that his gambling luck came... I never believed in gambling luck, so I secretly investigated for many days. , and then it was found out that he did not win money from gambling, but that someone had been secretly supporting him, so he could live such a cool life."
"When the lobster poisoning incident spread, he had more money in his hands, and he also spent money to keep three beautiful concubines. Countless people fawned over him... However, when the news about the He family in Yangzhou City came back, After arriving in Huzhou, Liu Kui suddenly changed from a rich man to a pauper. His newly bought house was gone, and his newly married wife and concubines also ran away... I suspect that someone bribed Liu Kui to poison the pond. After the success, Liu Kui got a huge sum of money... But later the matter was revealed, and the person behind the scenes vented his anger on Liu Kui, so he was unlucky..."
"It's just that these are all my guesses and there is no evidence for the time being."
Wu Xiaochui closed the record book and sighed.
The matter is actually very clear, but there is no human or material evidence, so it is impossible to convict Liu Kui.
Cheng Wanwan sneered: "If there is no evidence, then create evidence."
In the beginning, she was able to set a trap to put Liu Kui in jail, and she can do the same this time, but she will not give Liu Kui another chance to get out of jail.
She stood up and dusted her sleeves: "Ninglan, prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone."
Ninglan nodded and immediately went to the study to prepare.
She sat down in front of the desk, picked up the brush, and began to write the indictment. She finished it in about half an hour, and then asked Cheng Yi to drive to Baiyun County.
As soon as she appeared at the gate of the Baiyun County government office, Magistrate Bai came out in panic: "I have seen people from Sui Shu. I wonder if people from Sui Shu are here. Why do you do so?"
Cheng Wanwan handed over the indictment in his sleeve: "I want to accuse Liu Kui of Liujia Village, Baiyun County, of poisoning with intent to murder. Many people in Yangzhou, Qingzhou were poisoned, and some people even died because of it, which caused serious consequences. Lord Bai is A county parent officer is responsible for the internal affairs of Baiyun County, and this case involves too many areas. Mr. Bai may not be able to do so. Therefore, I hope Mr. Bai will arrest Liu Kui immediately and go to Huzhou together to ask the prefect to come forward. Trial!"
Naturally, County Magistrate Bai had heard about the crayfish poisoning incident a long time ago. He had been asking for information with the mentality of a melon eater, but he never expected that it was related to the people under his rule.
He immediately said: "Sui Shu people, wait for a moment, I will send someone to arrest Liu Kui immediately!"
Cheng Wanwan said coldly: "Liu Kui is too busy, I'm afraid Master Bai is busy, so I'll go with you."
Without waiting for Magistrate Bai to nod, she turned around and got directly into the carriage. Magistrate Bai quickly arranged for more than a dozen county officials to follow, and he quickly followed along.
When the majestic carriage and horses arrived at Liujia Village, many people in the village came to join in the fun, but when they stepped forward, they saw that they were people from the yamen. The villagers quickly dispersed, for fear of getting involved in any lawsuits.
Liu Kui's house has probably been renovated. The yard is much better than it was two or three years ago, but the yard is very dirty and messy.
A group of them got off the carriage, and Boss Liu came out to greet them: "Who are you...the county magistrate, the second or second aunt?"
He recognized Cheng Wanwan and originally wanted to say hello warmly, but when he saw the cold expression on Cheng Wanwan's face, he knew that the person who came was evil.
"Where is Liu Kui!" Magistrate Bai said coldly, "Let Liu Kui come out quickly!"
Boss Liu pointed to the corner of the yard: "My dad went out for a drink last night and didn't come back until dawn. I just found him asleep in the yard and was about to carry him in... I don't know if the county magistrate is looking for him. What's wrong with my dad?"
His father had made meritorious deeds in the first month of the year, and the county magistrate personally came to their home. This was their family's greatest honor. With the county magistrate's support, I think the second aunt would give the Liu family some face...
Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Bai walked over and kicked him hard.
Liu Kui turned over and waved his hand impatiently: "Whoever dares to kick me will die, right..."
After that, he continued to sleep soundly.
"Tie him up!" Magistrate Bai's face turned grim. "You guys, go in and search. Don't let go of anything suspicious!"
"yes!"
More than a dozen government officials quickly broke into the house.
Boss Liu panicked: "Sir, what's going on? My father has definitely not done anything bad recently. Is there any misunderstanding?"
Magistrate Bai said coldly: "Your father is so capable that he almost killed hundreds of people. As his son, have you ever participated in this matter?"
Boss Liu looked confused: "I don't even know what you are talking about. I am wronged, sir..."
While the county magistrate was talking to Boss Liu, Cheng Wanwan stepped into the yard.
She walked to a slightly dilapidated room, flicked her sleeves, and then said loudly: "Come on, someone, there is something hidden here!"
Four or five government officials rushed over and opened a linen bag. There was a hole in it. There was a bundle hidden in the hole. They quickly took out the bundle and unwrapped it carefully, revealing a large amount of unknown medicinal powder wrapped in paper. …
