The Criminal Department Shangshu asked like this, which means that he knows what Xie Zhi has done.

Even so, Xie Zhi did not answer positively, and denied: "I haven't been there, what did I do there." ”

Xie Zhi's perfunctory denial can also be regarded as an indirect admission.

The Shangshu of the Criminal Department didn't say much anymore, and replied: "The old man knows that the prison can also let Shouning Hou and Jianchang Hou settle down. ”

To be able to put Zhang Heling's brothers in prison, it has to rely on Zhang Changbai at this time to buy all his thoughts on Emperor Hongzhi.

Otherwise, Zhang Heling can be locked up for an hour, then it will really be hell.

After discussing this issue, Xie Zhi and Shangshu of the Criminal Department left tacitly.

When leaving, Zheng Chun asked with a smile on his face, "What about the villain?" ”

Anyway, Zheng Chun was the first to confess, Xie Zhi and Shangshu of the Criminal Department took the initiative to say: "Don't lock them together, so as not to be beaten." ”

That's all Xie Zhi can do.

After finding the copper coin, Xie Zhi was completely relieved, and when he turned his head, he put all his energy on other things.

Because Fumin Bank released the news that Zhang Heling's copper coins were recovered, and the Criminal Department more or less acquiesced in this matter.

The people outside also believed it, and they didn't care much about whether they saw Zhang Heling or not.

Just when everything began to proceed steadily, the old bustard of Cuixiang Building found Xie Fu.

When the bustard was found, Mrs. Xie, several daughters-in-law of the Xie family, and several grandchildren were talking and laughing in the garden to enjoy the flowers.

Menzi came up and reported: "Madam, the old bustard of Cuixiang Mansion is here to find the fifth young master." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was immediately shocked.

Xie Zhi was so stubborn before, he had never been to that kind of place, but now that he has begun to change for the better, why did he start going to that kind of place?

Mrs. Xie reacted after a while, and said with disgust in her mouth: "That bastard boy, why did she provoke the people in that place, did she say anything?" ”

Mrs. Xie actually felt from the bottom of her heart that Xie Zhi didn't look like that kind of person at all, so maybe there was something else when the bustard came to the door, so she asked.

In front of Zhu Hui, this question is really not easy to answer, but since Mrs. Xie asked, she could only answer.

The man paused for a moment and replied: "She said that the fifth young master owes her silver, and she has not seen the fifth young master pay her back for a long time, so she has no choice, so she can only come to the door today to ask for it." ”

As for what kind of money it is, and how it is owed, there is no need to ask, and it is natural to be able to think of it.

In front of the concubine, Zhu Hui felt that her face was even more dull, and her heart was even more resentful, so she got up and said goodbye, saying, "Mother, sisters-in-law, I'm tired, go back to the room first." ”

Zhu Hui was about to leave, but Xiangyue quickly stepped forward to help her out of everyone's sight.

Seeing Zhu Hui leave, Mrs. Xie's eyes suddenly turned cold, and she scolded coldly: "That bastard boy, go and tell the old bustard that whoever owes it will ask for it." ”

Dropping these words, Mrs. Xie also left the garden quickly.

Zhu Hui and Mrs. Xie left one after another, and after two people were missing, the daughters-in-law of the Xie family couldn't stay, so they could only lead their children back to their rooms.

Except for a few children who didn't know what was going on and chattered, the atmosphere between the adults was extremely solemn.

It was a happy flower viewing party, but it ended unhappily.

After receiving Mrs. Xie's order, the man didn't have a word of superfluity, and reported directly to the old bustard: "My wife said that whoever owes it will ask for it." ”

After saying that, he slammed the door shut.

The old bustard thought that a scholarly family like the Xie family must care about face the most, and she came to the door in person, even if the Xie family was for the façade, they would take the silver.

She never expected that she would get such an answer.

After reacting, he shouted at the closed door: "No one can owe the old body money, what about the big family, the old body is waiting here." ”

The old bustard said dry and sat directly on the steps outside the door and waited.

Nacuixianglou is also a little famous in Beijing, and many people know the old bustard, such a person sitting in front of the Xie family is already eye-catching enough.

However, this old bustard was still restless after sitting down, and spat out some words that the Xie family owed money and did not pay it back.

It seems that everyone in the Xie family owes money.

At the beginning, the door didn't take care of it, and the old bustard didn't stop, and the door finally couldn't help but open the door, and threatened violently: "Shut up, if you make trouble again, believe it or not, I'll beat you out." ”

This old bustard can hold up Cuixiang Building, so he still has some ability.

As soon as this person made a threat, she actually lay down on the ground and began to splash, shouting: "Beat someone, beat someone... The dignified Xie family, if you owe me the money of Cuixianglou, you don't want to say it, and you have to beat people. ”

On weekdays, the people who come and go to the Xie family are all well-educated people, and the sect has never received such a person.

Looking at this old bustard like this, the man began to be at a loss.

There was no way, so he had to report the matter to Mrs. Xie again.

Mrs. Xie was worried that Zhu Hui would be unhappy, and was about to go to Zhu Hui's place to sit and relax, when she was about to go out, the man ran over and shouted breathlessly: "Madam, that old bustard is rolling outside the door, and he refuses to leave." ”

The Xie family is strict, and nothing like this has ever happened, and Mrs. Xie only felt her blood surging after hearing about it.

If Xie Zhiai is here, he will be slapped and called.

After Mrs. Xie took a breath, she calmed down her anger, "Go find Xie Zhi and come back, let him solve this matter by himself, and the family will not help him pay this money." ”

That disciple didn't dare to say much, he knew that it was better for him to talk less at this time, and talking too much would only lead to unwarranted disasters.

When Menzi answered and was about to withdraw, Xie Lin walked in and persuaded: "Madam, no matter what, the most important thing now is to give the old bustard money and let her leave quickly, and let her continue to mess around like this, and the only shame can be our Xie family." ”

Mrs. Xie is also generally knowledgeable, and it is just angry to say that Xie Zhi will solve it by himself, and after Xie Lin persuaded her, she finally responded: "That's the only way, you go and ask her how much that kid owes, go to the account room and give it to her!" ”

After Xie Lin answered, he went directly to see the old bustard.

When he came to the old bustard, he didn't say much, and asked directly: "How much does the fifth young master owe you?" ”

The old bustard was probably afraid that the Xie family would not admit it, so he began to count his fingers one by one.

Xie Linna still didn't care about listening to this, he just wanted to solve these problems quickly, and asked impatiently: "Don't forget it, you just say as much as you want." ”

What the bustard needs is such a person, there is no need to check the accounts one by one, a rough number can be said by her casually, doubling it is just commonplace, ten times eight times that is within the range of calculation.

The old bustard stretched out his hand and said, "Ten taels." ”

Xie Lin was not ambiguous, took out the money bag from his body, counted ten taels, and said, "Take it." ”

The old bustard was about to take it, but was snatched away by a pair of big hands.

When the old bustard was surprised, a cold voice remembered, and scolded: "Why did you come to my house?" ”

The old bustard followed the person and looked at the visitor, and after seeing who it was, he said with a smile on his face: "Master Hou, you came just in time, and the old man came to take the money you owe." ”

As he spoke, he took the silver in Xie Zhi's hand.

Xie Zhi turned around, handed the silver to Xie Lin next to him, and said, "When did Ben Hou owe you money, can you be guilty of messing around here with Ben Hou?" ”

Speaking of this problem, the old bustard didn't have any reason, and was about to explain, Xie Zhi suddenly remembered something, and said: "Didn't Benhou say it, the silver Shou Ning Hou will pay you back, you don't go to Shou Ning Hou to ask for it, but you ask for it to Ben Hou's mansion, why is Ben Hou so bullying?" ”

The old bustard was a little aggrieved, and said pitifully: "The old body has been there, Shou Ninghou is still locked up in the prison of the Criminal Department, and a few stewards in the family don't care about this matter." ”

Speaking of this, Xie Zhi suddenly realized.

Brother Zhang Heling is still locked up? It's been seven or eight days, and those two brothers have suffered a lot in prison!

Xie Zhi didn't say much, and responded: "Ben Hou knows, and he will urge Shou Ninghou to return your silver in the past two days, you go back first." ”