Listening to Wei Meng's story, Lin Yan's fists clenched unconsciously. He had such a deep hatred, and if he didn't avenge it, his life would be in vain!
Xue Nishang's expression on the side was complicated, while Ming Ya's eyes were already red, looking at Wei Meng with sympathy.
Lin Yan took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress the emotions in his heart, and then asked: "What happened next?"
Wei Meng said sadly: "Originally, I still had a glimmer of hope in the court, hoping that the government would uphold justice for me and bring those murderers to justice. But, I was wrong..."
"When I came to the gate of Wannian County Yamen, I sounded the grievance drum and told my grievances. The county magistrate originally planned to seek justice for me, but just one night later, I was found to be falsely accused and thrown into jail. , suffered all the punishment.”
"But I was determined to survive. After all, it was just a 'false accusation', and they couldn't blatantly kill me, so I was released not long after."
"Later I found out that there was more than one son of King Ye, and the families of the murderers were powerful and had already greeted the county magistrate. From then on, I knew that if I wanted to take revenge, I would have to On their own!"
Lin Yan said: "So you went to attack and kill those people?"
Wei Meng chuckled and said: "That's right! My original goal was to kill the culprit Li Qiming, but there are too many masters in the Prince's Palace. What can I do with my early Tongmai realm?"
"In desperation, I had no choice but to do the next best thing and assassinate the other young men who were with him at the time. Fortunately, the places where these playboys usually go are brothels and casinos, so it is easier to kill them. "
"I ambushed and assassinated a dandy in a brothel, and he kept threatening me before he died. I learned from him that everyone who insulted my wife at that time was involved. In this way, his death will not be unjust!"
"But……"
Lin Yan continued: "But, you were caught!"
Wei Meng gave a bitter smile and said: "Yes! After succeeding twice, I have aroused their alert. When I took action for the third time, I was captured by the ambushed government personnel and sent to death row!"
Then he sighed and said: "Oh! It's true that I am eager for revenge, but when I think of my wife who died tragically and the poor child who has not yet been born, I can't control myself!"
Then he raised his head, with a touch of sarcasm in the corner of his mouth, and said: "But I am also very strange. When those murderers are arrogant and arrogant, where are the officials? Why did it come so fast when it was my turn? It's really not true. Know whether they are doing their job or not!"
"Okay, I'm done telling my story! What do you little heroes think?"
Although he told his story to these people because Lin Yan had promised to let him fulfill his filial piety for a short period of time, this did not mean that he trusted them.
On the contrary, in Wei Meng's view, these academy students are also superior. How can they truly understand the suffering of common people like himself? Maybe what I just said was just a joke!
Unexpectedly, Lin Yan looked at him steadily and said, "I believe you!"
Wei Meng was stunned at first, but then he saw the sincerity in Lin Yan's eyes. This boy didn't lie!
He twitched the corner of his mouth and said: "Well, it would be nice to have someone listen to me talk about the past for a long time! 'Kill someone to pay for life, debt to pay for money', this is the law! Although they deserve to die, I killed someone after all, ask It's natural to kill her, but I just feel sorry for my lonely old mother!"
Then Wei Meng glanced at the back room, then turned to Lin Yan and said: "I know you have good intentions, so you agreed to stay with my mother for a few days, but the longer you stay, the harder it is to say goodbye. While my mother is sleeping now Get off, let’s go now.”
"I am unfilial in this life, and my mother's kindness in raising me can only be repaid in the next life!"
Wei Meng stood up and surrendered, letting Lin Yan and the others take him back.
Lin Yan looked at the man in front of him with mixed emotions. After hearing the man's painful experience, he overturned his previous views on these death row prisoners. Not all of these people deserved death. At least, the man in front of him should. no!
He really didn't want this matter to end like this, so he turned around and pulled the two women aside to discuss it in a low voice.
After a while, Lin Yan and the others came to Wei Meng again, and then Lin Yan asked him: "Do you want revenge?"
Wei Mengchu didn't react at first and was stunned for a while. Then he saw that Lin Yan didn't look like he was joking. But even though he was an academy student, the other party was a county king. What could they do?
However, what if there is really a chance for revenge!
Wei Meng hesitated again and again, and the expression on his face changed several times. Finally, he gritted his teeth and nodded, saying: "I think so, even in my dreams!"
Lin Yan solemnly said: "Okay, we will help you!"
…
Ming Ya and Xue Nichang still slept in the west wing, but Lin Yan did not go back to the village chief's house and could only spend one night in the east wing with Wei Meng.
It is said that things in the world are unpredictable. One moment, he was fighting for life and death, and the next moment, he was sleeping on a kang. It was really indescribable!
Early the next morning, after breakfast, Lin Yan and the other three took Wei Meng and walked towards the village chief's house.
Although Wei's mother was reluctant to give up, her son also said that he had to accomplish something and that he would be responsible for anything he did wrong, so she did not force him to stay. She just packed some homemade buns for him to eat on the road.
Seeing the white-haired Mother Wei leaning against the door frame at the entrance of the small courtyard and watching them go away, not to mention Wei Meng, the son, even Lin Yan and the others felt uncomfortable!
The old man is already this age. This farewell will be difficult to see again in this life!
…
Returning to the village chief's house, Lin Yan ran into Li Zongsheng as soon as he entered the door. He looked at Lin Yan and said anxiously: "Brother, are you okay? Where are Nishang and Mingya? Are they okay too? "
This series of oncoming questions made Lin Yan's head tremble. He stepped aside to let Ming Ya and Xue Nichang behind him.
When Li Zongsheng saw the three of them standing here properly, he breathed a sigh of relief and kept mumbling: "It's okay if it's okay! It's okay if it's okay!"
At this time, Xu Dahai also stepped forward and asked about the situation of the three of them. At the end, he did not forget to add: "I'm worried to death!"
Li Zongsheng on the side said mockingly: "Yes, I was so worried that I fell asleep! I can't even wake up with the gongs and drums!"
Xu Dahai's face turned red when he heard this, and he defended himself: "Whoever slept to death, I was just recharging my energy!"
Lin Yan looked at the pair of living treasures and shook his head helplessly.
At this time, Li Zongsheng saw Wei Meng coming out from behind Lin Yan and the others, and said doubtfully: "This is..."
Lin Yan replied calmly: "His name is Wei Meng!" Then he added: "He is the death row prisoner we have been tracking all the way!"
Li Zongsheng and Xu Dahai were shocked when they heard this. Lin Yan went out in a panic last night and captured the death row prisoner early the next morning. How did he do it?
Hey, why didn't you tie him up? This is too dangerous!
Li Zongsheng and Xu Dahai looked at each other and then took action.
Lin Yan quickly stopped them, then pulled a few people into the house and briefly told them what happened.
"That's too much. Well done! This kind of scum should have died long ago. Brother, you did the right thing!" Xu Dahai punched the table and said angrily.
Then he howled with pain on his face. It was true that he was too excited just now and couldn't hold back his strength. There is no armor on the fist, so it hurts a lot!
Li Zongsheng on the side also said angrily: "These scum who are looking down on human life are just shameless dudes. Don't worry, brother, I will tell my father about this when I get back, and I will definitely give you justice!"
Xu Dahai on the side also nodded in agreement when he heard this. They are also called dandies, but the most they usually do is tease the little maids at home, and go to brothels to talk to the beautiful elder sisters. Things like this kind of robbing civilian girls and disregarding human lives are extremely rare. It can't be done!
Looking at the confused Wei Meng, Lin Yan explained: "His father is the Shaoyin of Jingzhao Mansion. He can definitely help you!"
Wei Meng was shocked when he heard this. The biggest official he had ever seen before was the magistrate of Wannian County. A big shot like Shaoyin of Jingzhao Prefecture was not someone he wanted to meet.
General affairs in Chang'an City are under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Mansion, and its chief officer is Jingzhao Mansion Yin. Under him are two Shaoyin from Jingzhao Prefecture, who are powerful figures. In addition, there are also Gongcao, Sihu, Judicial, etc. who join the army.
Jingzhao Mansion has twenty-three counties under its jurisdiction, and Wannian County is one of them. If Master Shaoyin is willing to come forward to uphold justice, then maybe the criminal can really be brought to justice!
However, the background behind those murderers is astonishing, and there is even a county king among them. Even if Master Shaoyin does not join them, can he really shake them with his own strength?
Lin Yan saw his concerns, pointed at Xu Dahai and introduced: "His father is the Minister of Rites!"
Then he turned and pointed at Xue Nichang and said: "Her father is General Yunhui, so he will definitely be able to speak, so don't worry!"
Wei Meng felt slightly relieved after hearing this, and then turned to look at Lin Yan, meaning: "Since they all have backgrounds, your identity as the leader should be even more complicated!"
Lin Yan smiled and said: "Don't look at me, I'm just a civilian, a civilian like you!"
Then he looked solemn and said seriously: "However, I will try my best to help you! Not for anything else, just for justice!"
Wei Meng's eyes froze when he heard this. He didn't know why, but he felt that this civilian boy's promise had more weight than the few students with extraordinary identities just now!
He looked into Lin Yan's eyes and nodded heavily.
In fact, Lin Yan's decision to help this time was not just an impulse, but because he felt that since Professor Li gave them this task, it was impossible for him not to know the past of these death row prisoners.
Moreover, this special training was not just a matter of the academy from the beginning. It not only involved the military, but also had the secret plan of Emperor Tang behind it. Therefore, this trial should be more than what it seems on the surface. To reach this point, there should be a deeper purpose!
Even putting aside these things, Mo Sect takes chivalry as its own duty and loves the world. The cheap master he has never met is even more of a great chivalrous person. As his successor, he must do something. !
