Under the afterglow of the sunset, Fang Ming and his party greeted the sunset in triumph.

As usual, as soon as everyone entered the county office, they saw two tables full of delicacies and delicacies.

The difference is that Zheng Qi and Feng Jiu, who used to rush to the dinner table as soon as they entered the door, stood uncharacteristically in place today.

Qian Er saw that the two of them were a little too honest, so he asked with a smile: "What's going on? Why are the seventh and ninth so honest today." You're welcome! We've all heard about it, and the magistrate caught the real culprit in two hours. ”

"Yes! Come and eat! I know you're tired all day and you're still hungry!" Sun San also beckoned: "Today's steamed sweet potato and white flour steamed buns, wash your hands quickly, the steamed buns are full!"

After the two finished speaking, Zheng Qi and Feng Jiu were still motionless. Friday and Wu Liu glanced at each other, and each of them smashed them with their arms, and they were on the table.

Li Si also saw that something was wrong with the two, and hurriedly said: "What kind of hands are you washing! This steamed bun has to be eaten directly with your hands." Magistrate, Master, come and sit down! Otherwise, if you two don't sit, the big guy will be embarrassed to sit. ”

"Yes, let's sit down, big guys! Zhu Li commanded.

Everyone heard the master's speech, and they all took their seats.

Fang Ming picked up a steamed bun, the steamed bun was very hot and steaming. He took a bite, and a strong aroma of steamed buns instantly filled his mouth.

Fang Ming likes to eat steamed buns very much, especially this kind of steamed buns mixed with sweet potatoes. This is something you can't eat at home and in the mountain, and the mountain won't take into account your preferences, depending on your temperament. At home, I don't have the opportunity to learn about these delicious ......

Before Fang Ming could take a few bites of his steamed buns, Zhao Da came out of the kitchen with the last dish after washing his hands.

When Zhao Da saw everyone, he shouted from afar: "Well, the last one is radish and oyster soup." Drink more! Not a single spoonful left. ”

The two Eight Immortal Tables were put together, and the six stools were just enough to fit twelve people.

According to the position they were sitting in today, Zheng Qi and Wang Ba were the closest to Zhao Da, and the two people who should have taken the plate from Zhao Da were sitting there motionless.

This time, Zhao Da, who was full of joy, was very embarrassed.

He smiled and took two more steps forward, placing the plate through the large gap between the two tables.

Qian Er, who had accommodated the two of them for a long time, finally couldn't bear it anymore and yelled at Zheng Qi: "Okay! Why did he bully Brother Zhao because he had a temper at me? Did he do everything wrong with his hard work?"

Zhao Da never thought that Qian Er would suddenly get angry, and hurriedly comforted: "Hey, hey, old Qian, don't be like this." Eat well and don't spoil the food. ”

For others, the already heavy mood became even heavier. The chopsticks are all parked in the air, and they are not clipped, nor are they clipped.

Just when everyone didn't know how to speak, Zheng Qi suddenly turned on his chopsticks, picked up a steamed bun and nibbled half of it, and sent the vegetables to his mouth while chewing.

In an instant, vegetable soup, condiments, and steamed bread crumbs fell all over the table in front of him.

Three and a half steamed buns, Zheng Qi swallowed three and a half steamed buns and countless dishes in one breath, and he couldn't eat a single bit.

"Xiao Qi, what are you doing here?" Zhu Li scolded in a deep tone.

In a moment, Dou Da tears welled up from Zheng Qi's eyes. He finally couldn't help it anymore and vented it all in one go. He wiped away his tears and stood up without wiping his mouth.

He walked quickly to Zhao Da, took out a piece of white paper from his arms and spread it on the ground.

Zhao Da looked down at the paper, and instantly stepped on it in understanding. From this moment on, everyone's eyes never took off the paper.

They were all staring at the two identical footprints on the paper.

And that footprint is the footprint left by the murderer under Zhao Zhaituo.

Zheng Qi choked up and couldn't say enough to ask, "For...... Why...... Kill...... Kill! for ...... What!"

After Zheng Qi finished speaking, everyone's hearts became as silent as death.

Zhao Da smiled slightly, smiling so sincerely.

"Do you remember that time when you went to East Pomegranate Village to smash the thieves' nest?" Zhao asked with a smile.

"Hmm!" Zheng Qi nodded.

"I hit that thief like crazy, do you know why?"

Zheng Qi shook his head.

"Because that guy threatened to take revenge on us......" Zhao Da's eyes were red, but he forced back his tears. He said in a deep voice: "I, Zhao, have never seen my father since I was a child, and my mother also left when I was more than ten years old. At that time, I swore that no matter who dared to bully me, I would fight with him; If you dare to bully my brother, I will fight with him!"

"You are my brother, and Zhao Tiehan is also my brother. Although he is not born to a mother, although he has robbed me of all my father's love, he will always be my brother, and whoever bullies him will play with whoever he wants, whether it is the magistrate or the woman......"

"Brother Zhao!" Zheng Qi pounced on him and hugged him.

This time, the tears finally stopped being ridiculed. It has become a medal of love, and glory is better than blood.

"I may not have a chance to steam steamed buns for you in the future. You have to take care of the adults and Uncle Zhu......"

"Also, in the morning, you went to investigate the case, and I went back to the backyard to look, Uncle Zhu had a total of thirteen drops of sweat, singular! ”

"We don't want silver, we want our big brother ......"

......

At night, Zhu Li picked up the cigarette pouch that had been shelved for several years, and sat on the stool in Fang Ming's house taking one puff after another. Fang Ming, on the other hand, stood under the eaves at the door of his room, recalling the farewell ceremony of everyone and Zhao Da in the afternoon.

In the end, it was still a group of rough men who hadn't read a book for a few days, and a few people cried after saying a few words, and then cried and cried and cried, and in the end, they were directly drunk and hooked shoulders.

It took Fang Ming and Zhu Li a lot of effort to lift them all to the bed.

The snoring has not abated until now......

"My lord, what are you going to do? The days cannot stand still forever, and after tonight, I am afraid that I will have to give an explanation to the villagers of Jinxi County. Zhu Li finished smoking a bag of cigarettes, and said lightly to Fang Ming.

"I'm thinking about that, too. Fang Ming said, turned around and asked, "According to the laws of our Beisheng Dynasty, how should Brother Zhao deal with it?"

"According to the law of our court, the killing of the court officials should be punished with capital punishment. But ......"

"But what?"

"Shao Youzhi ignored the law and violated ethics first, according to the law, he should first be removed from the post of county magistrate, and then parade through the streets as a criminal. Moreover, this case involves a dispute between the government and the people, and according to local customs, the two deceased are to be immersed in a pig cage......"

Fang Ming was speechless for a long time after hearing this, because he also heard Zhu Li's off-string sound. Zhu Lidu has already said what should be said, and the final decision depends on Fang Ming.

And how should Fang Ming, the acting magistrate who was appointed in danger, solve the important task assigned by the imperial court and the division?

Just as he was in a daze, a yellow light lit up the dark night sky, and then disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Fang Ming looked at the yellow light, and his heart was suddenly shocked.

"Dongshan Mine! Mass Grave ...... in Jinxi County"