Chapter Seven: Confusion (I)
Just after a few moments, everyone in the Golden Mansion was restless. It's just that without the order of the third aunt, no one dares to go to the court to take a look. Now that she heard that there was an opportunity, the third aunt was naturally full of joy.
The undercurrent of the small Jincheng is surging, in addition to the fact that the Jin Mansion is always inquiring about the situation of the court, in the private room on the second floor of the Bai family's butcher shop, Bai Shuyuan is also staring at the Jin family pharmacy opposite, listening to the information constantly coming from the people behind him.
"It's time to surprise Li Zhidi!" Bai Shuyuan picked up the teacup and gently blew away the floating tea leaves. The green smoke drifted around with its fragrance, which suddenly caused Bai Shuyuan to close his eyes and shake his head to taste.
Court.
"Jin Chi, this official asked you, how do you explain the three boxes of arms in the cotton warehouse?" Li Zhidi stabilized his body, raised his hand and pointed out the door: "Everyone has seen it, this is an ironclad fact!" ”
The irrefutable words made Jin Chidao's eyebrows condense slightly, and he glanced back, and Linlang's pale face suddenly came into view. "Master Li, according to the law of the Ming Dynasty, what is arms trafficking?" Jin Chi thought carefully in his heart, he must end the interrogation as soon as possible, if it drags on, Linlang is afraid that he will be plagued by illness again.
This question, not only Li Zhidi was speechless, but even the people outside the court shook their heads one after another. Everyone knows about human trafficking and illegal salt trafficking, and this is the first time they have heard of this arms trafficking.
"If there is no arms trafficking, how can you deposit the guilt of Jin?" Jin Chi spread out his hands and held the chains high, causing the chains to rattle. "The Jin family has transported kapok to all parts of Qilu since ancient times, and there are many robbers on the road, so what's wrong with preparing some arms to escort the caravan? Besides, Jin is frank and has no intention of rebellion. Master Li, why bother? ”
Jin Chi's words are filled with grief and indignation, and his unique and rich bass is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"My lord, the Jin family really hasn't done anything to disturb Jincheng!"
"Yes, my lord, not only has the Jin family not done it, but they also give alms to the people during the New Year's holidays, how can such a good deed be punished. I hope you will be gracious! ”
When the people were petitioning, suddenly a person squeezed into the court from the side. He limped to Jin Chi's side, and his unhurried appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Who's coming?"
Li Zhidi narrowed his eyes and looked at Gonggong Fan with doubts. It's just that on that oily face that was obviously impatient, he didn't get the answer he wanted.
"The old way is dustless, and he is here to avenge his grievances!"
"Justice?" Li Zhidi glanced down disdainfully, pursed his lips and picked the corner of his forehead, "Didn't you see that this official was busy?" If there is any grievance, wait for the trial when you are free! Li Zhidi waved his hand impatiently, and then a servant wanted to drive Feng Wuchen out of the court.
Who knew that the seemingly weak old Taoist priest didn't panic in the face of the two reckless men, he was lame with half a leg and calm, and dodged the push of the official with a slight flash. Immediately afterwards, the lame old man turned around suddenly, shook the dust in his hand, and took the official twice and sent him back. "Lao Dao came to avenge this matter, don't you want to hear it?"
"Wild Taoist, Hugh is presumptuous! That's messy enough, get out of here! ”
Feng Wuchen heard Li Zhidi scolding him for being a wild Taoist, and his face suddenly showed displeasure. He stood on tiptoe, glared at his eyes, and said loudly: "The old Taoist master came out of the Purple Cloud Palace, how can he be a nameless wild Taoist priest." Back then, when Senior Brother Feng Wuchan shot the Purple Gold Arrow for Emperor Yongle, no one dared to call the Purple Cloud Hall a wild way! ”
Hearing about the Purple Cloud Palace, Li Zhidi was really taken aback, and twisted his body unnaturally, "Since the Daoist is here for this matter, please tell me in detail, this official has worked hard for this case!" ”
The confusing Jin family's arms trafficking case seems to be about to have some eyebrows, but Li Zhidi's heart always feels strange, this old Taoist priest does not seem to have come for Jinchi, he is more like he has another purpose, wanting to put Jinchi in a catastrophe.
Feng Wuchen's appearance also shocked Linlang, she naturally knew the lame old man in front of her. If it weren't for Yu Linlang who came to the rescue back then, Feng Wuchen would probably not just break a leg in the Purple Cloud Palace!
"The whole world is not the king's land, ten years ago, the senior brother shot the purple gold arrow, and he expected that Jincheng would suffer such a catastrophe. The first emperor was supposed to have the capital here, but because of the Lin family's anger, Jincheng was angry. Imagine that at the beginning, those who participated in the Battle of Jingjing knew the methods of Emperor Yongle. It was a great fortune that Jincheng was not slaughtered back then! ”
When everyone was thinking about it, Feng Wuchen told the old story of ten years ago. As soon as these words came out, they immediately aroused the fear that people had long forgotten. Ten years have passed, some people have long forgotten it, and some people have sealed it in their hearts and do not want to mention it.
Jin Chi and Li Zhidi turned their heads to look at Feng Wuchen at the same time. The two of them grimaced, trying to see from the glistening eyes what he knew.
"What does the Taoist want to say? How does this relate to this case? Li Zhidila's face was full of displeasure, there was a lot of hidden truth in the events of the year, and he was also a participant. At this time, being sealed without dust is said to be a retribution from God, and it is naturally a little uncomfortable.
"Lao Dao didn't mean anything else, these words were told to me by my senior brother before he passed away, and he asked me to personally arrive in Jincheng and inform the people of Li about it. The time has come, and the lives of hundreds of people in the Lin family should also be repaid! ”
After Feng Wuchen finished speaking, Gu Zi left, leaving only a group of people standing stunned.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! ”
It seemed to hear his own heartbeat, beating on his chest. No one expected that he would bite the gold halfway and turn the solemn court into a terrifying memory. What is even more frightening is that this memory is bloody, with unknown hatred.
"Master, master, we have come to avenge you!"
Suddenly, the third aunt's voice broke the oppressive silence. She rushed into the court and couldn't help but be stunned when she saw the strange looks on everyone's faces. It was only a moment, and the hesitation was washed away by the joy in my heart. She knelt beside Jin Chi with a thud and looked up at Li Zhidi. The messy strands of hair broke away from the bun and slumped over the shoulders.
"Lord Li, the ...... of the people's daughter"
Halfway through the words, she was stuck, and the third aunt thought quickly in her head, and her pretty face turned red. Xu Yi sorted out his thoughts and continued: "Last night, someone saw Bai Shuyuan walking down the street with some people carrying three large boxes, and that person claimed that Bai Shuyuan was sneaky at that time, and he was afraid that he had done something unseemly. The maiden deduced that he moved the box and put it in the Jin family's cotton warehouse, and then set it on fire, leading to a series of matters, and asked the adults to investigate. ”
After the third aunt finished speaking, she turned her head and glanced at Linlang, and her apologetic eyes sparkled. She put all her thoughts on Jin Chi, but she didn't know what to do about Linlang.
Linlang also smiled, shook his head, and quietly waited for Li Zhidi's judgment.
"Witness!"
When everyone was in a hurry, the experienced Li Zhidi was the first to wake up. He shook his head and said loudly: "If it is really as you said, this official will naturally give the Jin family a satisfactory answer!" At this point, Li Zhidi was full of fear of Bai Shuyuan, and he would rather keep the golden pool than give Bai Shuyuan any chance.
In a few moments, a man wearing a black scarf on his head and an earth-colored cotton jacket walked into the courtroom with a promise. As soon as he entered the door, a strong smell of bean curd followed.
"Oh, it's Liu An, who sells tofu, tell me what you saw last night?" Li Zhidi relaxed and lifted Erlang's legs.
Liu An in the hall trembled, glanced around, and a trace of resentment flashed in the corner of his eyes when he saw Jin Chi. Hearing Li Zhidi's inquiry, he was immediately frightened and spread on the ground, raised his arms, and cried out in fear: "My lord, you have to be the master of the grass people!" It's Yu Shan, Yu Shan, he has to force the grass people to say this. ”
"What?" Li Zhidi frowned and glanced at Yu Shan, he was also shocked, as if he had not expected Liu An's change. Could there be something else going on? "Liu An, you have to think clearly, if you tell a lie, this official is absolutely selfless!"