Although they were no longer in the mood to sleep, but thinking that there were still many things to do later, Shao Xi and Lao Wu still took a rest. After squinting until dawn, the two simply washed up, walked out of the post house and headed towards the county governor's house together. And go.
Shao Xi has made up his mind to leave Qingshan City as soon as he captures the man and never stay. No matter what, rescue Zi Yuan first and talk about other things later.
What Shao Xi and Lao Wu didn't expect was that when they arrived at the Sheriff's Mansion, they found that Chen Mohuai and officials from all levels of Qingshan City were already waiting for them outside the gate of the Sheriff's Mansion, as if they had known they were coming. .
Old Wu whispered to Shao Xi: "Didn't you say that we set up a stage and they sang the opera? Now the big show is about to begin."
Shao Xi smiled and said, "An opponent whose trump card we see wants to act in front of us. We just watch him perform."
"Master, we'd better not be careless. None of these people are efficient. Let's just wait and see what happens."
"Yeah, I will."
While they were talking, the two of them had arrived in front of the county government office. Chen Mohuai led officials at all levels to meet with Shao Xi and then let them into the government office lobby.
Chen Mohuai said with a smile: "Yesterday was a double happiness. Not only did we catch Liang Daoqian who set fire to the Jiaku, but also caught the female thief Ye Ziyuan at night. The lower official thought that Master Shao would definitely come to the court today for interrogation. Two people, so I waited early with all the officials for the two adults to arrive."
Shao Xi also made a pun: "Master Chen is really the father-in-law of Qingshan County. He is so diligent in government affairs, it is really a blessing for one party!"
"Master Shao is ridiculously complimenting me. I just stick to my duty and don't dare to take credit."
"Master Chen is humble. With Master Chen's ability, it is really unfair to be a county guard."
"Your Excellency, I praise you. Compared with you, Lord Shao, this official's abilities are nothing worth mentioning."
"Master Chen, you're welcome."
"Master Shao, you're welcome."
In this way, the two of them walked into the lobby of the government office with "praises in their mouths and curses in their hearts".
The interrogation of Liang Daoqian is just a formality. The ending of an abandoned son is destined. Although Chen Mohuai would have many ways to save him if he really wanted to save him, but now his mind is no longer on him. Who will when they are busy protecting themselves? Do you care about his life or death? Therefore, it was necessary to ask questions in court, and to use torture. In the end, Liang Daoqian confessed and was imprisoned. He was put into prison and waited to be reported to the Ministry of Punishment for further punishment.
Seeing Chen Mohuai pretending to interrogate the case in the hall, Shao Xi just felt funny in his heart. No matter what kind of person is wearing this official attire, he can sit in the hall like a dog and pretend to be someone else.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Chen Mohuai shout loudly: "Bring Ye Ziyuan, the prisoner of 'Flying Kite under the Moon,' to court!"
Shao Xi became angry when he heard this. Yesterday, he repeatedly told Cai Cheng and others to take good care of him, but today he actually brought them to the lobby of the government office. How could this person with broken legs stand up to such torture?
"Master Chen, you seem to disagree with what I said last night! Do you want to test my bottom line? Or do you not take 'Jingcheng Si' in your eyes?"
Chen Mohuai smiled and said: "Master Shao, you said you wanted to interrogate this criminal. Yesterday he was in a coma due to serious injuries and failed to return. Today he happens to be in the lobby. You are here to interrogate him. We will not interrupt him."
Shao Xi knew in his heart that Chen Mohuai was afraid that Ye Ziyuan would say something detrimental to them. Now in the lobby, in front of all the officials, even if Ye Ziyuan said something, they would have the opportunity to bite back and make amends. . But what they don't know is that everything has been explained clearly last night, and their little thoughts have been figured out by Shao Xi, but they don't know it yet.
"There is no need to interrogate him. I want to take this person away."
Chen Mohuai was shocked when he heard this and quickly asked: "Where will Mr. Shao take this prisoner?"
"Bring it back to Daliang in Kyoto, I am the 'Jingcheng Si'. Mr. Chen, do you have any objections?"
"This criminal is from our Qingshan County. The place where the crime occurred was also in my Qingshan County. He was personally captured by a subordinate in our Qingshan County Government Office. Why did Mr. Shao bring him back to Jingdu in Daliang City, Kyoto?" Chengsi's trial?"
"Who said that I brought her back to interrogate her? This person has an extraordinary personality and is exactly the person that my 'Jingcheng Division' needs. I will bring her back and give her to the Division for training. She can be used by me in the future. We 'Jingcheng Si' Cheng Si never asks about his origin, background, experience, or past crimes when he recruits people."
Chen Mohuai's face was extremely ugly at this time, and he said unwillingly: "This thief has committed many crimes in our Qingshan City. I had trouble sleeping and eating in order to catch this thief. Now that I have finally captured him, it is the time for his trial and conviction." , is it a bit unreasonable to take Mr. Shao away like this?"
"It seems that Mr. Chen is quite critical of this matter! So far, no one has been rejected by my 'Jingcheng Division', who I want to recruit. Do you want to be the first one, Mr. Chen?"
When Chen Mohuai heard this, he was a little confused. He had heard before that the "Jingcheng Division" recruits talents in an eclectic way. Many of the secret agents and assassins were originally convicted, and some were even guilty of death. Once they entered "Jingcheng Si" did not ask about the past, but only entrusted his life to the Holy One. No one has ever dared to refuse the "Jingcheng Si"'s request to appoint someone. If he becomes the first one, wouldn't he be the first to stand out? He stretched out his neck to be chopped off by others.
The problem now is that if Shao Xi is allowed to take the person away, his account books will not be recovered. If this woman publicizes what they have done again, the head on their neck will not be saved. At this time, Chen Mo Huai felt in a dilemma.
While the two sides were frozen here, Cai Cheng stood up from the side.
"My lords, if you have any questions, we'll talk about it later. You all are tired from the lecture we just had. Why don't you go to the back hall to have a rest and we can discuss it again. What do you think, lords?"
After Cai Cheng finished speaking, he winked at Chen Mohuai, meaning "Don't be so stiff, let's go back to the back hall to discuss countermeasures."
Chen Mohuai looked at the situation and simply walked down the slope to the back hall to rest. As a result, all the officials accompanied him and retreated to the back hall to drink tea and rest. In fact, they gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
Shao Xi and Lao Wu are not idle either. They are here. Why don't you go to the back garden for a stroll? By the way, I also "appreciate" the rockery.
The two of them looked around as they walked. They did not go close to the rockery to avoid arousing suspicion, but only took a few glances from a distance. Old Wu was a professional thief, so he naturally saw the clues first.
"Master, take a look at the stone behind the rockery."
Shao Xi glanced in the direction Lao Wu said with the corner of his eye, and saw a stone behind the rockery that was slightly different in shape and color from the rockery. The most important thing was that the stone did not have the moss that grows on the rockery. It should have been there all the time. It's caused by movement. If you don't look carefully, you won't be able to find these.
He nodded slightly to tell Old Wu that he understood. Although he didn't plan to attack this place at the moment, it had long been Old Wu's habit to check in advance.
At the same time, a group of officials in the back hall were discussing countermeasures. The only person who did not come today was the county magistrate Xing Wenxin, and almost all other officials from Qingshan City were involved in this matter.
"Cai Cheng, you just winked at me, but you thought of a countermeasure." Chen Mohuai asked.
"Sir, how can we not give it to the 'Jingcheng Si' when he asks for someone? However, I also know what you are worried about, and this is what we are all worried about, but please don't pay too much attention to it."
"Now that the account book is lost, the person who stole it is outside the hall. Presumably she has read the account book and knows our secret. Now Master Shao wants to take someone away again, how can I not care?"
Cai Cheng smiled and said: "My lord, maybe you are too worried. A female thief holds an account book in her hand. How can she say that it was us? Who knows whether the account book is forged? Without supporting evidence, who will believe her? A one-sided statement?"
This sentence suddenly reminded all the officials present that it was indeed the case. It was just a solitary evidence. If she really dared to show it, she could just say that she had forged it to frame the court officials. Punish her for another false accusation.
But at this time, Master Liu on the side reminded everyone, "Yesterday when Mr. Shao and I went to the treasury to check the accounts, Mr. Wu gave him a record of the money entering and exiting the treasury. That record It seems that it is in the hands of the two of them now. If they really get the account book in the hands of the female thief and compare it with this record, wouldn't it become irrefutable evidence?"
This sentence made these officials who had ulterior motives become nervous again.
Cai Cheng lowered his head and rolled his eyes, thinking about it again, "It doesn't matter. Since he wants to arrest people, he will have to leave Qingshan City sooner or later. If he doesn't leave, we won't make friends. If he wants to leave, we will propose to him." Ku Yin’s entry and exit records are taken back, so he can’t leave with this record, right?”
Chen Mohuai and Director Liu both nodded. This method is feasible. Even the officials of the "Jingcheng Division" cannot just take away the money entry and exit records of a local treasury without any reason. Previously, It's for investigating the case, so there's no need to keep the records in your hands when you leave.
After such an agreement, Chen Mohuai had an idea in mind, so he sent someone to find Shao Xi and Lao Wu, saying that he had something to discuss with them.
After the servants of the mansion found the two of them in the back garden, they took Shao Xi and Lao Wu into the back hall and sat down in the flower hall. Chen Mohuai ordered someone to brew a pot of good tea, and then led a group of officials to the flower hall.
"I wonder how Mr. Chen's discussion goes? Are you willing to hand over the person to me?" Shao Xi asked.
"Now that Master Shao has spoken, how can we refuse? Although she is just a thief, if she can serve the court, why should I have to punish her? Since you want to take her away, I can just hand her over to you."
"Sir Chen and other lords really understand the righteousness. It is a blessing to the court and the people to have lords in charge of Qingshan County."
After Shao Xi said this, he almost vomited.
"I wonder when Master Shao will take this prisoner away? I can order someone to equip the prisoner with weapons in advance so as not to delay your schedule."
Shao Xi thought that everyone was there, so of course it was better to leave as soon as possible.
"I haven't been able to help you much this time, and I've bothered you for several days. It's better to set off on the road early tomorrow morning."
"In that case, I will prepare a banquet in the mansion tonight to bid farewell to the two adults."
"Master Chen, you are so polite."
"This is all what it should be, but..."
"Master Chen, is there anything else?"
"Since the two adults have planned to return to Kyoto, can the records of the money in and out of the treasury that were taken away during the treasury audit be returned to the lower officials?"
Let’s just say it didn’t go that well!
