Xu Pingyi's expression remained unchanged, but upon closer inspection, a trace of worry could be detected in his eyebrows. 【Read full text】
Seeing Xu Nuo's reaction, he concluded that she knew something inside, and asked: "What is the good show you are talking about, and what is going on?"
Xu Nuo looked at Xiao Yuan's figure disappearing into the crowd and whispered everything she knew.
Xu Pingyi's expression became more and more solemn, and he kept shaking his head.
When Xiao Yuan entered the crowd, Mrs. Wu's maid, brother and sister-in-law were identifying Xu Qian as the murderer. The head of Jiaren County spoke openly for Xu Qian, but implicitly he believed that Xu Qian was the murderer.
Seeing this scene, he smiled so much that he reached his ears, and raised his voice and said: "Everyone, why don't you come into the room to talk. This kind of place is really not suitable..."
Before he could finish his words, he was snatched away by the judge from Yingtian Mansion.
"What Xiao Silang said is, Zhizhou, after all, this is Yan Si Cheng's private residence. We'd better take the suspect back to the mansion for further interrogation." The judge looked serious, with a hint of flattery in his voice. After finishing speaking, he glanced I scanned the main face of Jiaren County and saw a smile on her face, which made my heart drop.
Xu Gucheng frowned, glanced at the magistrate, and said solemnly: "It is extremely unbecoming for an official to break into the Prime Minister's Mansion without documents. Why are you so particular now?"
The judge stiffened, then took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, held it in his hand for everyone to see, and said with a smile: "Shilang Xu, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to give the official documents, didn't I bring this? It's you, today's suspect is your daughter. It's really inappropriate for you to be here, so you'd better stay away. I'll send someone to tell you if there is any progress. Oh, I almost forgot, Mr. Zhizhou is the uncle of this suspect. , such a relationship cannot be judged..."
After finishing speaking, Tong San straightened up. He raised his chin towards the official.
The officials understood and went forward to arrest Xu Qian.
Xu Qian looked back and forth between the faces of several people, wondering whether she should tell her that the tea group was given to her by the head of Jiaren County.
If Jiaren County Lord admits it, then this mess will be completely left to Jiaren County Lord, and she will be freed. But if the Lord of Jiaren County refused to admit it, not only would she not be able to escape from the matter, but she would also be greatly offended by the Lord of Jiaren County.
When the head of Jiaren County gave her a tea group. The only person present was a maidservant of Lord Jiaren County. Naturally, this maidservant would not help her identify her master.
If she tells the truth, the head of Jiaren County can definitely say that she is making a false accusation.
Xu Qian thought about it in her mind and found that she had no personal or physical evidence, so there was absolutely no room for turning around on the matter.
On the other side, Lu Yijian gave the officer a stern look. The officer's outstretched hand retracted again.
Lu Yijian straightened his sleeves and said calmly: "In order to avoid suspicion, Minister Xu has not spoken to Xu Siniang since he entered the Prime Minister's Mansion. May I ask where the word 'unbecoming' comes from? I am indeed Xu Siniang’s uncle, as the magistrate of the state, I will not bend the law for personal gain, everything will be determined by evidence! Now, I have some questions to ask Xu Siniang, since you are all here, why don’t you give personal testimony?”
He asked the people present to serve as witnesses, which meant that the case would be tried in the Si Cheng Mansion.
Now that we've arrived. Before he figured out the matter, he would definitely not let Xu Qian step into prison.
If not for anything else, just for his sister Lu.
The superior understood the decree and the general judge said nothing. The Lord of Jiaren County smiled slightly and stepped forward and said: "Master Zhizhou, I think if you want to clear Siniang's name, it is best to let others interrogate her. It better reflects your fairness and justice.”
The implication is that even if you don't go to the prefect, you can't be allowed to interrogate Xu Qian.
She said this. It was equivalent to silencing Lu Yijian's words, and there was a moment of silence in the scene.
Xiao Yuan stroked his palm. Breaking the silence, he said: "Sir, Mr. Jiaren County, why don't you let me come to interrogate you? I was also in the Peony Garden that day, and I happened to be in the Si Cheng Mansion today. Coincidentally, I am also the one who knows the best about this matter. Man, I'm here to interrogate you, I'm afraid there's nothing selfish, bending the law or being inappropriate."
The other young talents invited by Yan Shu, if it weren't for the fact that Xu Gucheng and Lu Yijian were superior in strategy and theory, and their poetry skills were very good, they would have wished to leave earlier and stay away from this matter.
At this moment, everyone was shocked when they heard that Xiao Yuan had recommended himself.
The head of Jiaren County has always believed that Xiao Yuan was a representative of the dandies in Bianjing City. If he interrogated him, he could slap Lu Yijian in the face, add some mud to the matter, and ultimately have to be interrogated by the general magistrate.
She was willing to agree to Xiao Yuan's proposal. It was much better to interrogate a dandy who was not doing his job than Lu Yijian.
The judge stared at Jiaren County Lord's face to decide what to say. At this moment, he said: "This is indeed a method, you can give it a try."
Lu Yijian and Xu Gucheng were the ones who knew the details of Xiao Yuan. When Xiao Yuan stepped forward to help, they felt relieved and naturally agreed.
Both parties agreed, and Xiao Yuan suggested that everyone go to the flower hall and he would ask questions slowly.
Entering the flower hall, Xu Gucheng saw Xu Pingyi also there and nodded to him imperceptibly, signaling him not to be anxious.
As Xu Qian's father, he naturally couldn't talk much today. Now that Xiao Yuan was here to ask questions, he felt relieved.
"What's your name?" Xiao Yuan smiled faintly and asked from the name.
Xu Qian turned around and replied: "The fourth mother of the Xu family, my maiden name, I can't tell you..."
With so many people, it was simply ridiculous for this ruffian to question her!
"Don't tell? What if Lord Zhizhou asks you? Don't tell? If I ask you if you are the person who poisoned Mrs. Wu, you won't tell? Then just let someone take you to the prison!" Xiao Yuan said nothing. No mercy, face full of ridicule.
"you……"
Xu Qian was so angry that she was speechless.
What crime had she committed that warranted being interrogated by Xiao Yuan?
After taking a deep breath, she turned her head and whispered, "My maiden name is a Chinese character."
"Okay, thank you Fourth Lady Xu for your cooperation. Then let me ask again, did you give the tea group to Lady Wu?"
"yes."
"When was it given?"
"It was probably the middle of the month, I can't remember the specific day." After Xu Qian finished speaking, she suddenly realized that Xiao Yuan asked her the same question that her uncle asked her before.
"So, where did the tea balls come from?"
"A gift from a friend."
"Which friend?" Xiao Yuan smiled slightly. He looked casual and informal, but the questions he asked were extremely important.
"It's... inconvenient to say." Although Xu Qian was not stupid enough to raise her eyes to look at County Master Jiaren, her body still moved a little closer to where County Master Jiaren was.
"Does the fourth lady want to go directly to jail? You have never seen the tea group that everyone is talking about. After I asked you, you directly replied that you sent it! It shows that you really don't put your life and innocence at all. In my eyes, I think I want to go to jail directly!”
Hearing this, Xu Qian suddenly raised her head and said, "You kept saying it was from me, but now you say so! Moreover, how can someone like you know the identity of the person who gave me the tea group!"
The Lord of Jiaren County frowned when he heard this.
Xiao Yuan happily touched his palms. People will still tell the truth when they are angry. He said: "That's good. It seems that the person who gave you the tea group is of high status. At least he is much higher than me, a kid from a rich family who has nothing to do." Mrs. Xu Si has not been in Bianjing for a long time, and she only knows a few people. The number of people who can give you such a precious tea group can be counted on one hand. "
Xu Qian was surprised. Within the scope mentioned by Xiao Yuan, only Jiaren County Master seemed to fit the bill.
Without waiting for her answer, Xiao Yuan continued: "Tongjuan, do you know how to get the tea ball that poisoned Madam Wu to death?"
The judge didn't expect that Xiao Yuan would call his name. He was stunned and almost told the truth. He hesitated for a while and hesitated without answering.
Tongjian did not answer, but Lu Yijian said: "Most of these tea groups are rewarded by officials. Let's find out who the officials gave this tea group to after the Qingming Festival."
"Thank you, Master Zhizhou. However, since such an expensive tea group was given to you, the fourth lady, how could you be willing to give it to an embroiderer?" Xiao Yuan smiled meaningfully, admiring the expression of Lord Jiaren County from the corner of his eye.
Xu Qian had a dark face and didn't answer.
Xiao Yuan answered by himself and said: "It's probably your noble friend who wants to give the tea group to Madam Wu, and you just help her deliver it. Otherwise, how can a concubine like you, a concubine in the palace, get the money to exchange for this?" Where is the precious tea ball? Even if you have it, with your courage, I’m afraid you won’t be able to part with it.” (To be continued~^~)
