There was rain in Mang County this morning. It was fine and light, and it fell on the hair without any notice. Only a hint of coolness came, which seemed to be a sign that the real cold winter was coming.
But the slightest hint of rain has not affected the enthusiasm of the people in Mang County. Today's major case has caused uproar in the city as early as yesterday.
Don’t know what to do with hundreds of dollars of finance?
I wonder how the three members of the Qu family should be sentenced?
I wonder how much the miracle medicine to cure the plague will sell for in the future?
I don't know if the Lin family's son-in-law will risk going to court for a private girl again?
These after-dinner attractions are exciting enough for the people of the small town. After the plague, Mang County has been peaceful both inside and outside for too long. Just a small episode can make the entire county boil.
The suspect has not yet been escorted, but the county government office is already surrounded by people.
There were constant chatter among the crowd, all discussing whether the three members of the Qu family would be convicted.
Some good people even directly set up a gambling game to bet on the outcome of today's court trial.
"They say Divine Doctor Xue, Divine Doctor Xue. Who is this Divine Doctor Xue? What skills does he have?"
The people of the small town county didn't know where Doctor Xue came from, so some well-informed people talked about it.
"This Divine Doctor Xue is amazing. He was the dean of the former imperial hospital. He has been immersed in medical knowledge for decades. It can be said that during Hua Tuo's lifetime, among the current imperial doctors, there are several who were disciples of Divine Doctor Xue."
The name of the imperial physician was really scary, and several people who listened carefully were so surprised that their mouths opened.
"This Divine Doctor Xue was specially invited from Luoyang by the Lin family to treat Miss Lin's illness. You don't know, right? Miss Lin's illness was cured by this Divine Doctor Xue. There have been many stories about this The servants of the Lin family have verified it. From this, it can be seen that the miracle doctor Xue is indeed capable of curing the plague."
"Isn't it right? Miss Lin's illness has never improved before. It's because she got married..."
"Bah! What nonsense? This disease needs to be treated with medicine. The theory of being happy is so illusory and unbelievable at all. Miss Lin just took the fairy water and recovered."
"So, the prescription for the fairy water is really Doctor Xue's?"
"Isn't this fair? How can an ordinary family have a recipe for fairy water? Besides Divine Doctor Xue in Mang County, who else in Mang County has the ability to prepare a recipe for fairy water?"
After hearing this, some people got excited and approached the person who started the gambling game: "I will pay you a lot of money, and then..."
Before he finished speaking, a series of rapid coughs suddenly came from behind the crowd.
"Cough cough cough... cough cough!"
There was a plague outside the city. Everyone was very sensitive to the sound of coughs, and the crowd dispersed immediately.
I saw a young man with a sickly face hunched over and covering his mouth, walking step by step in the direction of the county government office with difficulty.
This man seemed strong and strong, but he appeared to be mentally depressed due to his illness, especially his sunken eyes and a lifeless look on his face, which looked gloomy and a bit scary.
"This...who is this person? Why does he look a bit like he has the plague..."
"That's not right. People suffering from the epidemic cannot get up and walk. Look, he can actually walk to the county government office alone."
"There's something wrong with this guy. What if it's the plague and it infects us? No, we have to get rid of this guy!"
"Hey! Are you crazy? Don't you know who he is?"
"Who?"
"The big bull in the east of the city is the most ruthless in Mang County! Why did you provoke him?"
After the conversation, everyone shut up and moved aside, pretending not to notice.
Looking at the scattered crowd around him, Niu Da no longer had the energy to respond. He coughed quietly and took the initiative to sit down in a corner with few people. He huddled together like a beggar, as if waiting for someone.
…
The crowd dispersed again, and a team of officers arrived with the suspect.
At the other end of the street, a skinny old man appeared in the sight of the people supported by a young girl.
"Doctor Xue is here!"
"The three members of the Qu family are here too!"
The atmosphere on the street became even more lively, and Magistrate Chai's voice came from inside the county government office: "Shengtang, bring the plaintiff and defendant."
The plaintiff and defendant went to court, but their emotions were completely different.
Doctor Xue was supported by his granddaughter. Although he looked old, he stood upright and looked like everyone.
The three members of the Qu family were kneeling on the ground, limp and powerless, they had already lost their souls.
The only one who still has any hope is Sangsang.
At this moment, Brother Bai, who was patting himself, appeared, looking back at the audience outside the hall, trying hard to find Brother Bai.
Sang Sang didn't see Brother Bai, but saw Li Shuwang covering his chest with one hand and looking at him silently.
As if asking: "Where is your big brother Bai?"
"Brother Bai will definitely come!"
Sangsang thought silently, but was startled by Jingtangmu's voice and broke into a cold sweat.
"Plaintiff, tell me why you are suing the three members of the Qu family."
Doctor Xue whispered softly: "Because the Qu family stole my secret recipe for personal gain, I didn't want to pursue it, but I heard that they actually made more than three hundred yuan in one day. This is really intolerable to humans and gods, so I am suing."
"Qu Heng, is what Doctor Xue said true?"
"Master County, you are wronged! From the beginning to the end, I have never seen Divine Doctor Xue, so why did you steal his formula?"
Doctor Xue snorted coldly: "Three days ago, I heard that a woman from the Qu family was suffering from an epidemic. I happened to be passing by the western suburbs and couldn't bear to see her suffering, so I secretly informed the Qu family of the prescription for the fairy water and asked the woman from the Qu family to take it. Take the medicine. This is my kind intention.
Unexpectedly, the Qu family was not only ungrateful, but after seeing the woman at home recover, they actually stole the formula and sold it, and now they refuse to admit it in court! "
Doctor Xue’s words were completely consistent with what the people were thinking.
First of all, this is the only reasonable explanation at present.
Secondly, as Doctor Xue, it is impossible for him to lie.
Thirdly, Miss Lin's illness was cured by Dr. Xue Shen. This has been witnessed for a long time.
More importantly, the Qu family could not explain where their fairy water came from.
This time, the people were even more resentful.
"The three members of the Qu family usually look honest and honest, but who would have thought that they could be so mean behind the scenes!"
"Honest? How can an honest person gamble? I heard that he sold his daughter!"
"That's right, it must be the Qu family who used Doctor Xue's prescription to defraud people because they still couldn't pay."
The crowd outside was so angry that no one in the hall could interrupt.
Magistrate Chai County was stunned: "Quiet!"
Then he asked Qu Heng: "Qu Heng, what else do you have to say!"
"Master County, this is not true! He...he has never been to our Qu family at all. My wife's illness was cured by others."
"Others...who are others?"
"Yes...he is the Lin family's son-in-law...Bai Song..."
If Qu Heng had not experienced this himself, he would not have believed it.
After saying that, he also lowered his head.
Suddenly there was a burst of laughter inside and outside the county government office.
"Hahaha...is this old guy out of his mind? Can he even say such nonsense?"
"The Lin family's son-in-law... hahaha... seems to be really confused. He doesn't even know how to make up a decent lie."
"Silence, silence..." Master stopped writing, stood up and shouted to the people outside.
Magistrate Chai frowned slightly: "Bai Song? Is he the one who made a big fuss in court yesterday? Why didn't you show up today? Since you said he cured your wife, go to the Lin Mansion immediately and tell Bai Song to come over!"
Sang Sang didn't want to involve Brother Bai. Although she wanted to see Brother Bai to help her family, she didn't want him to be arrested by officials.
"No... no..." Sangsang suddenly said, "This matter has nothing to do with Brother Bai."
"Bold!" Magistrate Chai said angrily, "This is above the court, how can you allow your childish play! One moment they said it was the Bai Song Dynasty, and the next they said it had nothing to do with the Bai Song Dynasty. Who cured the Qu family's daughter-in-law?"
"Yes...yes..." Sangsang hesitated, thought for a while, and said weakly, "It's a mysterious person. We had an appointment before. We can't tell his identity."
"That's nonsense! I never use punishment when trying cases, but today I see the three members of the Qu family hesitating and not knowing why. It seems that it is impossible not to use punishment. Someone..."
"Master Chai." Doctor Xue suddenly interrupted, "Mr. Rong, please say a few words to the three members of the Qu family."
Magistrate Chai was more respectful to Divine Doctor Xue: "Doctor Xue has something to say, but there is no harm in saying it."
Doctor Xue turned to the Sangsang family with a smile, and then said: "Three of you, I am a doctor, and I don't want to see people suffer. I just don't want to see the three of you making profits from my prescription, so what happened today. This fairy water I have been trying the medicine for a long time, but I didn’t say anything about it before. I was just not sure how effective the fairy water was.
Today, the fairy water not only cured Miss Lin's family, but also cured the Huang family. Yesterday, several people improved greatly after taking the fairy water, which shows that the fairy water can indeed cure epidemic diseases.
As long as you are willing to admit that the fairy water was made by me and promise to return all the copper coins you earned, I will withdraw the petition and pretend that nothing has happened. how? "
Mrs. Huang's face lit up with joy after hearing this: "Doctor Xue, do you really mean what you said?"
"I never lie."
"That……"
"Mom!" Sangsang interrupted anxiously, "We were wronged, why should we confess? If we confess, even if we are not punished, how will our family be able to hold our heads high and live a good life in the future?"
Discussions outside started again.
"As long as they confess and withdraw the warrant, is this too cheap for them?"
"Isn't it? The key point is that the dead girl still doesn't know what's going on! It's true that she won't shed tears until she sees the coffin."
The scene reached a brief stalemate.
The Sangsang family seems to be still discussing whether to confess.
Magistrate Chai also frowned and waited for the result.
Suddenly, Divine Doctor Xue sighed: "Hey! That's all! Mr. Chai, I have decided to withdraw the petition. I will not prosecute this case."
"Don't sue?!"
The whole place was in an uproar.
What is this thing called?
Why did you suddenly stop suing?
Even if the Qu family admits and then withdraws the lawsuit, hasn't the Qu family still withdrawn the lawsuit?
If anyone else had suddenly withdrawn the lawsuit, Magistrate Chai would have been furious on the spot.
This is a court, not a child's play!
How could anyone say that the lawsuit should be withdrawn?
But the other party is Doctor Xue, who has a far-reaching reputation and an extraordinary status.
Magistrate Chai did not dare to be displeased and could only smile and ask: "Mr. Xue, why did you suddenly..."
"I am a doctor, and I only treat illnesses and save people. I don't want the three members of the Qu family to be affected. They don't want to admit it, and I guess they have their own reasons for it. Just return those copper coins. I never treat diseases for money.
The purpose of staying in Mang County this time is to publish the prescription of the fairy water for free. The only wish is to resolve the plague and restore peace to Mang County. "
