Although Jiang Helianzi said this, Zhao Yongjiang still slurred when he spoke, and only listened to him: "Okay, I'll just say it, in fact, it's weird and uncomfortable to hold it in my heart all the time." But I hope you all understand that I don't mean anything else by saying this...... Previously, Brother Yongxiao had been working in Liangji, and the two of us would meet in three days, and as for Erlang's child, I watched him grow up. Therefore, I can trust both of them. Just ......"

Hearing this, don't say it's looking for Jiang Helian seeds, everyone present has a bad premonition in their hearts.

Sure enough, Zhao Yongjiang swallowed his saliva twice, and then said: "That night, the fire got bigger and bigger, and everyone poured all the water they brought from home, and the fire still didn't get smaller. However, there are not many people with wells on North Street, especially only one near the old shop of the Zhao family, so if everyone gathers there and queues up to get water, it will be too delayed. At that moment, someone suddenly became anxious and remembered that there was an abandoned well behind North Street. The abandoned well was originally a good sweet well, the water of the well was clear and sweet, and it was once famous in this area. It wasn't until a few years ago that the well water began to dry up, and everyone gradually stopped using it, and later it became an abandoned well. However, the water in the waste well is not good to drink, so it must be no problem to use it to fight fires, right? So half of the men went there to fetch water, and I was among them.

"I don't know how many times I ran back and forth, but when I came back from the abandoned well, I suddenly saw a figure tumbling down from the wall of a house, and when I looked at it again, the person was gone. Although the moon was still bright in the sky at that time, it was night. I suspect I'm wrong. In addition, I was busy fighting fires at that time, so I didn't think much about it and walked straight away with a bucket.

"But after a few days. Erlang was arrested by the yamen, saying that he set the fire; Within two days, the Yongxiao brothers were also arrested, saying that he instigated Erlang to set fire. Of course, I didn't believe it, but somehow, I remembered the figure that night. Thinking about it carefully, the figure actually had eight images with Erlang. And if I remember correctly, that family should be the original Xu family, which is now the Yongxiao brothers' family. I was thinking. I'm thinking......"

At this point, Zhao Yongjiang couldn't say any more. It doesn't matter what he thinks, what matters is that if what he says is true, everyone will not dare to think about it.

Since I heard that Zhao Yongxiao's uncle and nephew are in prison. Zhao Siniang roared anxiously to help them get rid of their crimes. Although she always thought that if they were wronged. will definitely help them clear their grievances. But deep down, she had already determined that they were innocent based on her own subjective assumptions without verification, and everything she did now was based on this determination.

But what if it does? Are Zhao Erlang and Zhao Yongxiao innocent? As the county government said, are they the real murderers of this case?

Someone has a good character, this does not mean that he will not commit crimes, isn't there still a saying of "crimes of passion"?

Thinking of this, Zhao Siniang couldn't help but glance at Jiang Helianzi. It just so happened that Jiang Helianzi also looked at her at this time. Although the two did not talk, they could both see a deep regret in each other's eyes - if they didn't remind Zhao Erlang much. Let him know that Zhao Yongnian will harm Qiao's family, presumably he will not see through Zhao Yongnian's poisonous plan, and there will be no quarrels in the future, let alone the tragedy in the future, right?

After listening to Zhao Yongjiang's words, Zhao Siniang and Jiang Helianzi were immediately shaken, not to mention that they decided that Zhao Yongxiao's uncle and nephew were the murderers, but they no longer believed that they were absolutely innocent.

Unlike those two "wall grass", the stubborn Zhao Sanniang still firmly believed in it, and couldn't help but refute: "Uncle Zhao, it's so dark, it's also wrong for you to see it." Even if someone really turned over the corner, that person could never be Zhao Erlang! He's not like that! You're sure ......."

Zhao Siniang hurriedly interrupted Zhao Sanniang and said: "Sanniang, whether that person is Brother Erlang or not, Uncle Zhao is not the only one who went to the waste well to fetch water that night, it is very likely that others have also seen the figure of Brother Erlang, and when it is exposed, we have to be caught off guard." Now, thanks to Uncle Zhao's reminder, we can prepare countermeasures in time. It's too late for us to thank Uncle Zhao, why are you talking so impulsively to Uncle Zhao! ”

Zhao Siniang pondered, although Zhao Yongjiang was not sure that the person was Zhao Erlang, but since he could muster up the courage to say this in public in front of so many people, it meant that he was already very sure that the person was indeed Zhao Erlang. Thinking of this, Zhao Siniang thought of Zhao Erlang's flawed confession that she heard from Wang Rong, and her heart couldn't help but sink.

"Whether this is true or not, it doesn't work for us to guess here, we mainly have to listen to what Brother Erlang and Fourth Uncle have to say. Second sister, don't be impatient, wait for a while when Dad and they come back, we will know the ins and outs of the matter. Zhao Siniang said to Zhao Yongjiang again: "This matter is still inconclusive, and before it is confirmed, please ask Uncle Zhao to continue to remain silent." ”

Zhao Yongjiang nodded understandingly.

After a while, a table of hot dishes that had just been ordered came one after another. Qingfeng Lou was originally the premier restaurant in the county, and the owner Wang Mao regarded Zhao Siniang as a guest, and the materials were even more exquisite, which was definitely a rare delicacy. It's a pity that in the face of such a table of carefully prepared delicacies, everyone present had no intention of tasting it, and ended the meal hastily after taking two bites.

"Uncle Wang, what business do you want to talk to me about?"

After the meal, Wang Mao said that he wanted to talk to Zhao Siniang about a pen business, so he left her alone. Although she didn't have the heart to talk about any business at this time, she couldn't help but give Wang Mao's face, so she had to stay.

"I just want to talk to you about business again, I can't pick this time, right? Isn't that a blockage for you? Wang Mao lowered his voice and said, "Actually, I want to give you a wake-up call." ”

Obviously, Wang Mao had already heard about the case, and it was very likely that what he was going to say next was related to the case, so Zhao Siniang hurriedly stepped forward to listen carefully.

"The old Zhao family's shop near the end of the alley is the property in the name of your old house, right?" After seeing Zhao Siniang nodding and admitting, Wang Mao said, "I'll just say it." Although I have been coming to the county town to make a living for ten years, the old shop of the Zhao family on the North Street of Changle Town, and the old shopkeeper in the shop. I still have some impressions. It's strange that such a big thing happened in your house, and I, an outsider, felt worried after hearing about it, but the people in your old house have the heart to eat fragrant and drink spicy food, especially your lord, the head of the family, and I saw that Tiandu came to the restaurant to eat noodles. How do you say that? The heart is too wide! ”

When Zhao Siniang heard this, she said secretly: The children and grandchildren are eating prison food in prison, but the grandfather is eating noodles outside. Where is this wide heart, it is clearly heartless and lungless!

I only heard Wang Mao continue: "This table is not an ordinary seat, and it is also an expensive point. Not counting alcohol. The money for vegetables alone has to be three taels of silver. Besides, it's enough to come once, but your lord has come to have dinner in the past few days, which is too much! Isn't this the crucial moment to raise money to save people? How can you spend money so recklessly! ”

"Uncle Wang. Do you know who my lord invited? Zhao Siniang was slightly surprised. Busy asked.

Although Old Man Zhao is not a good thing, he is by no means a lazy person, and he has always been frugal and willing to spend so much, which shows that the invited guests are absolutely important to him. Although it is very likely that these important guests have nothing to do with their own family, it is not ruled out that they will help the old Zhao family deal with their own family. Don't think that Zhao Siniang thinks too much, it's really the old Zhao family that people have to guard against.

"Until last night, your father has been here for three days in a row. On his first day, he hired a steward from the Wen Mansion. This steward is not yet ranked in the huge Wen Mansion, but he is mainly responsible for the daily procurement of the Wen family's large kitchen. There are many overlaps with our family in the things I buy, and I have a little friendship with him. Didn't you ask me to inquire about Zhao Chengqing's current situation before? I've had him say the same. But this person is addicted to alcohol, and he doesn't care about anything except drinking in his spare time, and he doesn't care about the things in the inner house at all, so he can't get the news of Zhao Chengqing out of his mouth. However, not long ago, I learned from several other acquaintances in Wen that Zhao Chengqing and her child died of illness around the Mid-Autumn Festival......"

Hearing this, Zhao Siniang was slightly surprised, and couldn't help asking, "Zhao Chengqing is dead?" Died during the Mid-Autumn Festival? ”

Wang Mao said with certainty: "It's true! To be honest, I didn't believe it at the beginning, after all, two days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhao Chengqing came to our Qingfeng Building for dinner, and she was still alive at that time, why was there no one in two days? It's incredible! But later, I found several people to confirm that they all said that Zhao Chengqing was indeed dead. also said that because she died of a violent illness, she did not stop, and the mat was rolled directly to the mass grave. This is said to have a nose and eyes, and people can't help but believe it! ”

Zhao Chengqing is dead, this scourge is finally dead! It stands to reason that Zhao Siniang should feel fortunate and happy. But her mood at this time was very calm, neither joy nor sorrow - according to Zhao Chengqing's ability to die, this kind of fate was expected, wasn't it?

Zhao Siniang asked again: "Then did my master know about Zhao Chengqing's death from the mouth of the manager?" ”

"It's not clear. However, when checking out and sending off customers, your lord sent the steward away with a smile, so I shouldn't know much. Wang Mao scratched his head and said, "But if you want to say that your master didn't find out the news from the person in charge, he should find another person from the Wen Mansion to ask, right?" But I never saw anyone from Wen Mansion invited him again, and the people he invited the night before and last night were all the chief entourage of Pizhi County. It is said that the elder is the nurse brother of the county, and he knows the trust of the county. ”

"That's Pizhi County's henchman?" Zhao Siniang was surprised.

Zhao Siniang said in her heart: No, right? Old man Zhao spent a lot of money to invite Zhixian's henchmen to dinner, is this to rescue Zhao Yongxiao and Zhao Erlang in the rhythm of spending blood? When did he become so loving? Could it be that I have been mistaken about him, in fact, he has not completely annihilated his humanity, and finally one day Tianliang will find out?

No way!

Zhao Siniang quickly came to her senses and blushed because she actually had such a "silly and sweet" idea: Zhao Erlang and Zhao Yongxiao were arrested one after another, tortured in the lobby, and stood outside the lobby to show the public. During this period, if Old Man Zhao really cares about them, he should pay for it. Not to mention immediately dredge up the relationship and fish people out, some money should also be stuffed into the guards to make the two of them less miserable. And it was by no means a few days later that Zhao Qiaoshi came late but did not take any action, until Zhao Yongzhong appeared, and only then did Zhao Qiaoshi stand up and make a fuss. What's more, according to Wang Mao, Mr. Zhao has been staying in the county for at least three days, and it is impossible for him to even squeeze out the time to visit the prison; He feasted on the guests lavishly, and it was impossible for him to run out of money. In this case, ignoring the children and grandchildren in the prison can no longer be regarded as heartless, it is really a wolf's heart! Shouldn't you blush if you still have illusions about this kind of person?

Sure enough, Wang Mao quickly confirmed Old Man Zhao's "wolf nature", and only listened to him continue: "When your father came back for the first two times, I only thought that he was a little kind, but I didn't remember who he was. It wasn't until yesterday afternoon that he ordered a few dishes and asked them to be sent to Zhao's old shop, that I suddenly remembered. At that time, it happened that my father's guy brought me something, and I found out that something happened to your fourth uncle and them. After two pairs, I thought I had guessed your father's intention, and I looked at him running around to save his children and grandchildren.

"Last night, your father came again, and he invited the chief of Pizhi County, Sui Pi Erhu. In order to save people, it's normal to play a lot of times, which is nothing. But maybe your grandfather smiled too happily, and I couldn't find a trace of melancholy on his face, and I felt a little panicked at that time. Later, the more I thought about it, the more wrong it became, and I wondered what they were planning, so I went next door to their private room.

"This Qingfeng Building was bought by someone else more than half a year ago. I don't know if the original owner cut corners, and the sound insulation of several private rooms is not very good. Often what is being said in these private rooms, you can hear it next door. It just so happens that the room where your grandfather and they are staying is like this, and although they speak a little low, I still hear some doorways.

"What are they talking about first, and your lord promises that they will definitely be able to get it in the next two days. But I went late, and I only heard a tail, and I don't know what it was about. Since then, they have been talking about the bride price. By the way, your grandfather came alone two days ago, and your uncle also came here last night. It sounds like your uncle is going to marry his daughter to the family of Pizhi County, and the price is 800 taels. But Pi Zhi County is too much, so let Pi Erhu give a maximum of five hundred after a little talk. At first, Pi Erhu was willing to discuss with your uncle in a good voice, but later he gradually became arrogant, and finally he got impatient, so he gave a price of six hundred taels.

"At that time, I listened to your uncle's voice, and I thought he was extremely reluctant in his heart, but because of the great power of Pizhi County, his father kept persuading, so he gritted his teeth and responded. But after Pi Erhu left, your father and your uncle stayed and continued to drink. Listening to their triumphant conversation, I realized that the two of them were just making a show, one singing red face and the other white face, just to be able to raise the price. ”

What a good calculation! It stands to reason that Zhao Siniang should be very angry, but the old Zhao family has done too many evil things, and she is a little numb when she listens to it.

Wang Mao saw that Zhao Siniang's face was expressionless, and he couldn't guess what she was thinking, so he said: "Siniang, I don't mean anything else when I say this, I just think that your master is not authentic." You think, even if your father and Pi Hu talked about the marriage and talked about it in detail, it was just a transaction, and it was not enough to talk about forming a family with the Pi family to become a family of children. But he finally got on the line of Pizhi County, didn't he? Can you say something else, but can you mention it? But your father never mentioned your fourth uncle and them from beginning to end, so he patronized and raised the price. It's chilling! Siniang, you must be careful when dealing with him, otherwise, maybe one day...... "He will stab you coldly!"

Although Wang Mao was embarrassed to say it clearly, Zhao Siniang was clear about what he was going to say, and he agreed with it, so he nodded knowingly.

Thinking about the case in her heart, Zhao Siniang didn't talk to Wang Mao deeply, and returned to Liang Ji after thanking her. (To be continued.) )