Anutin and Lu Ming whispered a few words and hurried away.
Lu Ming picked up the one-yuan note and looked through it.
The temporary resting place was a hut under the palm olive tree. Lu Ming was thinking about it when a voice from the side came from the side: "Uncle."
The one who came was Papada. She had a nice voice, a bit smoky, and a little charming, which fit her lazy and carefree temperament very well.
When Lu Ming was interrogating the case, he saw Erika and the three of them, and Britney and Kate also came. Britney seemed to be trying to please Erika, but she didn't listen to the case carefully. She kept apologizing and talking to Erika. .
"Are you okay?" Lu Ming looked at Papada and said with a smile: "Ericiang is like a blank sheet of paper and has few friends. I am also very happy to see that she has made good friends like you here."
"Uncle, don't worry, I won't lead Erika astray." Papada smiled lightly.
Lu Ming nodded: "Yes, you are very considerate. It seems that you have never smoked in front of Erika. She doesn't even know that you smoke."
Papada was stunned, then chuckled: "Yes, your wife's friend, how could you not investigate clearly? You should know my past better than Erika." A trace of sadness flashed through her deep black eyes. , but in a flash, she realized clearly how big the class differences between people were at a very young age.
"So, uncle, can I take a few puffs now? I haven't smoked all day today. I'm almost exhausted..." Papada smiled mischievously. She was obviously good at concealing her true emotions.
Lu Ming nodded: "Okay."
Papada chuckled: "Forget it, I don't dare to waste uncle's time. If it weren't for Erika's face, I wouldn't be qualified to say a word to you. I still understand this." After a pause, "Uncle, in the case you are trying, is it possible that the money Chacha picked up was picked up? However, according to the Mitai people's tradition, failing to report it is as much a crime as stealing, so she didn't dare to say it?"
Lu Ming said: "I originally thought so, but now I'm sure it's not the case." He picked up the one-yuan note and shook his head, "It's difficult to deal with, but it's still necessary to activate this poison, even if everyone will be hurt in the end. Judge, you can’t be too confused!”
Papadha nodded in understanding.
…
The "trial" was held again, and there were two more people in the trial area. The ones brought by the security team were Pingsanna's husband Natapong, and a fisherman named Pippa. They were both dark-skinned men, also squatting on the ground.
Pingsanna looked at her husband strangely.
At this time, Lu Ming knocked the gavel and said: "Nata Peng, tell me, what happened between you and Pippa on October 29th?
Natapong didn't dare to look at his wife Pingsanna, who was having a menstrual period at this time.
"Although we are a summary court, if you give false testimony, you will still commit the crime of perjury!" Lu Ming looked at Natapong and said calmly.
Natapon lowered his head and muttered in a low voice.
Ping Sanna's face had already changed over there, and she stared at her husband fiercely.
Lu Ming knew what he was talking about, but Gao Taihe translated it anyway. What Natapon said was that he lent two yuan to the fisherman Pippa that day, one of which was stolen from his wife's savings, and the wife hid the money. In this place, there is only one piece of money.
"Natapon, on the night of October 30th, did you and your wife really see a thief stealing money from your house and then enter Chachati's house?" Lu Ming asked again.
Natapon shook his head dejectedly.
"After your wife thought the money was lost, she accidentally saw Chacha Jacquard using the money, so she beat her to steal the money. Before the trial, she discussed with you and said that she saw Chacha Jacquard stealing the money that night. You were accused of stealing the money. He felt guilty that he had used the family's emergency money, so he agreed to his wife's unreasonable request? Is that right?" Lu Ming continued to ask.
Nataporn nodded with a sad face.
"Please answer, yes or no?" Lu Ming sighed inwardly. He now plays three roles: judge, prosecutor and defense lawyer. It is too difficult to ensure that he does not make mistakes. He has to judge everything by himself.
Nataporn said something over there, which seemed to be an affirmative word like "yes" in Mitai language.
Pingsanna stared at her husband fiercely, as if her eyes were on fire, but she didn't dare to get up, otherwise she would definitely scratch the bastard to death.
Lu Ming then looked at the fisherman Pippa and asked, "Pippa, why did you borrow money from Natapong?"
Pippa is a dark and skinny little person, but her voice is loud and clear, "To tell you what I want to say to you, I borrowed the money to give it to Onnershan."
Many of the natives surrounding the trial area started talking when they heard Aung Nashan's name, and most of them had expressions of hatred and fear on their faces.
After listening to Gao Taihe's translation, Lu Ming asked again: "Why did you pay Aung Nashan?"
"If the slave doesn't pay, he can't go fishing. If the fishing boat from Suno Island sees it, he will kill the slave or sink my boat! This is how my father died the year before last!" At this point, Pippa gritted her teeth, her face full of grief and anger.
Lu Ming had already heard the whole story. This Angnershan was one of the fishermen leaders of Shaye Island. Their fleet of fishing boats usually fished in the waters near Biyun Island.
There are not many fishermen on Biyun Island itself, because all the nearby sea fish are occupied by Sune Island. There are only a dozen or so fishermen who have to pay protection fees to the Onner Mountain before they can sail out. Otherwise, once they encounter Sune Island A large group of fishing boats will be attacked by the other side. The other side will not take it seriously if they sink your boat and kill you.
"Specifically, how much will it cost to pay to Onnershan?" Lu Ming continued to ask.
"I haven't considered this. If he asks for it, he will give it..." Pippa raised her head and thought for a moment, "Probably, two or three times a year, each time we have to give two yuan to Onner Mountain per household. This time I was short of money to pay the fees, so I heard that Brother Natapong had just paid his salary, so I went to borrow it from him."
Ping Sanna suddenly started chirping.
Gao Taihe said from the side: "Ping Sanna said, since the money was given to Aung Nashan in the end, why did it appear in Chachati's hands."
Over there, the squatting Chachati looked horribly pale, his feet went weak, and he collapsed on the ground.
Lu Ming glanced at her, then turned to the Mitai natives of the island who were whispering in the court area, and said: "This Onner Mountain is suspected of extortion. The city's Sheriff will send an official letter to Sunano City, requesting the arrest of this person." We will be tried in this city." After a pause, "Islanders living in this city are protected by this city's laws. If you encounter injustice in the future, just report it to the city's sheriff!"
The natives looked at each other, feeling incredible, and even more so, thinking it was a fantasy.
Some natives were vaguely excited. Is it really going to change? Will this Zhongzhou master protect us in the future?
Lu Ming added: "In addition, Ang Nashan is also suspected of raping a woman in this city, and the case will be investigated together!" Looking around at everyone, "Rape, from the interpretation of this city's law, does not mean that it must be forced to be considered rape. It depends on status." Inequality and intimidation make male and female victims fearful and have to submit. It is also rape, so if there are women raped by Onnershan, I hope you will be brave enough to come forward."
In fact, we know that it is useless to talk. This concept must be slowly and subtly cultivated.
It's not that the victims don't dare to come forward and report it because of face or something.
But because of the Mitai people's tradition, the concept of rape is very vague. Hundreds of years ago, in these island tribes, there was no such thing as rape, and there was no concept of marital chastity. Men could make peace when they saw women having thoughts. If a woman doesn't want to, she can use force. Of course, if her husband is around, beating will definitely not work.
Although these bad habits have been improved due to the influence of modern civilization, the affairs between men and women are still not so mysterious and taboo to the Mitai people on the island tribe.
The peninsula has been influenced by Central Asians and Westerners for two to three hundred years, especially the city of Fairman, which is another situation.
As for Chachati, although she has been confirmed to be the victim, she has already resigned herself to becoming Aung Nashan's lover.
What she was afraid of was that when Onnershan stayed at her house that night, she stole one dollar from Onnershan's coat, but it was exactly the note with Pingsanna's mark.
Now, she is afraid of being punished because she was caught stealing.
Lu Ming looked around at everyone, "Now the verdict is announced. I rule that the case of Ping Sanna suing Chachati for stealing money is revoked because the facts are inconsistent!"
"As for the origin of the one yuan in Chacha's hand, it has nothing to do with this case. There is no need for the money holder to explain to me."
"Ping Sanna beat Chacha Ti, and we need to negotiate compensation for the cost of the medicinal soup."
Then he said: "Sheriff, go to Suno Island with an official letter within three days and ask the local people to cooperate and bring the suspect Onnershan to this city's court for trial."
Liu Dachui stood at attention and said, "Yes!"
"Exit the court!" Lu Ming banged the gavel hard.
(End of chapter)
