Chapter 271

The little guy said firmly, "Yes, everyone has something to see, how dare the little one deceive the adult." ”

He said and knocked on the door.

The door creaked open, and a mother-in-law came out and saw Cui Ning in an official uniform, so she came out to give a salute.

The little girl said, "The adults came to talk to the lady, and I bother Mama Liu to find a sister to guide the adults." ”

If it was normal, Mrs. Liu couldn't let an uninvited person enter the backyard casually, but now it was different from the past, and she didn't stop her, and directly found a clever maid and took Cui Ning in.

Cui Ning saw that the maidservant girl was quite skillful in splitting flowers and brushing willows, and her sleeves were already wet, but she didn't let the dew stain her.

After staring at the handmaid's sleeve for a long time, Cui Ning suddenly paused, and the appearance of Peng You when he first saw him that day came to his mind - his face was pale, he didn't bring rain gear, his official robe was soaked by the rain, and he didn't wear an official hat, and he was embarrassed......

Cui Ning could even remember that his messy sideburns were sticking to his cheeks, and the picture was still so clear, she was sure that there was no blood on Peng You's body that day, including the fight between the two in the yamen later, and she didn't remember seeing blood on him.

This doesn't make sense!

When a person sees his loved one lying in a pool of blood, he will surely rush to the rescue. Even if you know in advance that someone is dead, it's unlikely that you just watch from afar and don't even come close to confirm it!

Cui Ning watched the second senior brother set fire with her own eyes, even if she knew that he had no hope of survival, she wouldn't believe it if she didn't see the bones with her own eyes. When Peng You arrived at the scene, how could he not personally come forward to confirm it? Or maybe he didn't even touch the corpse?

Besides, Yang Ling's death was tragic, and the entire alley was covered in blood, how far did he have to stand to ensure that there was not a trace of blood on his body? Unless he had confirmed it before this, he had already been mentally prepared.

If what Xiao Wu said is true, then Peng You is probably an insider, if not a murderer.

Other than that, Cui Ning couldn't think of any other reason. She thought that Wei Qian suddenly didn't let Peng You participate in the case this morning, did she also suspect him?

Cui Ning hated that he couldn't interrogate Peng You immediately, but he had to hold back. As an inspector, she certainly has the privilege of being able to mobilize state and county officials, but it is doubtful whether these people can really be used by her, not to mention, this time the suspect is a person in a high position.

Looking back on Peng You's various performances in the past few days, Cui Ning became more and more puzzled in his heart, his sadness did not seem like a fake.

"My lord, Madame is in the pavilion. The handmaid said.

Cui Ning came back to her senses, raised her eyes, and saw that the mist was misty, and among the flowers, the woman in plain clothes was crouching in front of the embroidery frame and threading needles and threads, a pair of white jade-like hands like butterflies flying, it was very beautiful, and the picture was peaceful and unbearable.

Yingliu, the maidservant beside Mrs. Yang, recognized Cui Ning, and bowed down to remind, "Madam, Master Cui is here." ”

Cui Ning saw that Mrs. Yang's flying hand was slowly falling, and she looked sideways, revealing a beautiful face, and paused for a moment before putting down the needle and thread and getting up to greet her.

"What is the use of this show, Madame?" Cui Ning walked into the pavilion and her eyes fell on the embroidery frame.

It was an eagle with wings spread high.

Mrs. Yang's voice was slightly astringent, "It's Yuyi." ”

She didn't say much, so Yingliu helped explain, "The coffin will be covered in a few days, and Mrs. is thinking about getting this robe out for burial as soon as possible." ”

"Madame and Yang Beijia have a very close relationship. This was beyond Cui Ning's expectations.

This eagle picture is a typical Suzhou embroidery, unrevealed, exquisite, and looks close to the finishing stage. Cui Ning didn't know how long it would take to show such an embroidery, but it was certain that it would not be a short day. Moreover, after all, these noble ladies are not as anxious as embroiderers, that is to say, this garment has not been embroidered for half a year.

"Yingliu went to make a pot of tea. Mrs. Yang said.

When there were only two people left in the pavilion, she sighed slowly, as if she had taken off her disguise, and her whole person became depressed in an instant, "I have been waiting for Master Cui here for a long time." ”

Cui Ning was surprised, "Madame has something to say to me?"

Mrs. Yang said hatefully, "The person who harmed the life of the adult must have something to do with Cheng Assassin's history!"

After she said that, she looked at Cui Ning earnestly, "A few days ago, I was confused and ignorant, and today the adult is going to cover the coffin, although I am useless, I can't, I can't teach him to die in vain." ”

Cui Ning thought of her speculation, and suddenly heard that she was so sure, and couldn't help but ask, "Why is Madam so sure?"

Mrs. Yang did not answer for a long time. Cui Ning only waited patiently and did not urge.

There was silence for a long time before she muttered, "Maybe I'm really an ominous person." ”

At this moment, what she showed was not superficial sadness, nor was it as indifferent as the next person said, but a very complex emotion that Cui Ning couldn't understand.

The tone was full of self-loathing and despair, not very intense, but it made the listener feel unjustifiably uncomfortable.

"When I was a child, my father was killed, and in order to survive, my mother filled the house. Within a few years, my stepfather's superiors fell in love with my mother, and my stepfather sent her to Beyuan to accompany him for a few days. He was promoted, but he was disgusted with his mother, and even insulted and humiliated her all day because she refused to kill herself. Then he sinned against people and died. ”

A widow with stunning beauty has been coveted by many people. At that time, someone fought for her, so she died, and it was rumored that she was in trouble.

Mrs. Yang stroked her face, and her gaze turned to Cui Ning bluntly, "I look like Mother Xiao." ”

In just a few words, it is inexhaustible sadness.

"She was a very talented person, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and then she was disfigured, and she grew up by pulling me to embroidery. Mrs. Yang pursed her lips, put down her hand, looked at Cui Ning and smiled, "I thought I was luckier than her." ”

Cui Ning saw that the mist in those beautiful eyes gathered into crystal teardrops and slid down her pale cheeks, and couldn't help but take out a handkerchief and hand it to her.

Mrs. Yang didn't answer, letting the tears keep rolling down, "My ex-husband treated me very well, and so did my husband." ”

"It is said that your ex-husband accidentally fell off the rockery and died?" The beauty cried, Cui Ning was distressed, but she didn't forget her intention. Although it is not good to poke people's scars, it is inevitable that the responsibility lies.

"It's Lord Cheng's nephew. Mrs. Yang said sharply, "That dog thief has seen me out of nowhere, threatened and lured Lang Jun, and when he saw that he didn't comply, he killed him." Before Lang Jun was buried, he came to the door in a grand manner! The persecution of the dog thief was too great, I ...... I had to ask for an adult. ”

She once heard her husband mention that Yang Beijia and Cheng Tingshi are mortal enemies, and looking at the whole of Suzhou, only he dares to say goodbye to Cheng Tingshi.

She can do anything to take revenge, don't say that she is committed to being a thing, what if she gives up her life? I just never thought that Yang Ling was actually a person who took pity on the fragrance and cherished the jade, and did not say anything about it in the slightest, and even hired her to be a regular wife.

Although she has never been able to let go of her ex-husband in her heart, she has always regarded Yang Ling as a benefactor.

Regardless of whether Mrs. Yang has love for Yang Ling or not, in her mind, he is an invincible blade and an unstoppable mountain.

If she said that she trembled all day long after getting married for the first time for fear of losing, she was very relieved after marrying Yang Ling, so the moment she first heard the bad news, she was stunned, as if her faith had collapsed. In a trance, I felt that I was repeating my mother's life. Even a wolf-like man like Yang Ling died easily, who else could protect her?

Cui Ning couldn't help but sigh when she saw the confusion in her eyes, and continued to ask, "How can you be sure that Lord Cheng's nephew is the murderer of your ex-husband?"

He said it to me himself. Mrs. Yang remembered the man's triumphant appearance, and she hated to peel him off and tear him apart, "My lord arrested the dog thief, but Cheng Tingshi did not show favoritism. ”

Cheng Yujing didn't care, but he didn't stop his wife from interfering. Mrs. Cheng operated from it, insisting that Cheng Kun had caused death by mistake, and a lot of evidence was disposed of, and in the end only one was sentenced to exile.

Mrs. Yang hated it, although she didn't know much, but she was not stupid, she knew that for a wealthy nobleman like them, exile meant innocence, and if she went out and suffered a little, she would soon be rescued. Yang Ling persuaded her: As long as she doesn't ask on the spot, Cheng Kun will be fine in the end, but it's inconvenient to see it right under your nose.

At that time, Mrs. Yang was puzzled, and after waiting for a month, Yang Lin told her that Cheng Kun had contracted an illness and died on the way to exile, and his body was ulcerated and pus, and he died a miserable death.

How can there be so many heavenly cycles of retribution in this world, and that disease is caused by Yang Ling.

Mrs. Yang wept silently.

"So you think Cheng Tingshi is the murderer of Lord Yang?" Cui Ning asked.

Mrs. Yang choked up and said, "Who else can there be but him!" Although he never obstructed the adult from handling the case, it was his nephew after all. ”

Cui Ning finally understood that this Mrs. Yang did not care about the case, but identified the murderer in her heart, and also believed that she was an ominous person who brought disaster to others.

"I heard from the yamen officer that the assassin Shi returned home in the middle of the night because his wife had something to ask him to come back. Cui Ning persuaded, "Please also ask Mrs. to answer truthfully." No matter who the murderer is, there must be evidence, and you can't listen to anyone's words. ”

Mrs. Yang's face turned pale, "He stayed overnight in the Yamen, and I sent someone to bring him something, and asked someone to give him a few words, but he never asked him to go home." ”

Cui Ning nodded, this behavior was also in line with the character shown by Mrs. Yang. She is not from a high background, she still remarries, Yang Purlin is kind to her, most of the supple women like her are obedient to Yang Ling, and they dare not have any requirements, how can they send someone to invite him home in the middle of the night? But in the words she instructed at that time, there was indeed a sense of looking forward to his return, and it is difficult to say whether Yang Ling changed his mind after hearing these words.

"Before the crime, did Madame notice anything unusual about Yang Beijia, or did he mention who he had an appointment with?"

Mrs. Yang didn't need to think about it, "No." ”