Since the new emperor ascended the throne fourteen years ago, the entire Hao country has been a scene of harmony, and the incidents of stealing chickens and dogs and violating the law have been decreasing day by day, so all the yamen have suddenly become idle.

And the Jingzhao Yamen, which is located in the capital of Haoguo and at the foot of the Son of Heaven, is so idle that it can only help the neighbors deal with trivial matters such as daily disputes.

It was also in this environment that the yamen was opened, and the drumming that had not been sounded for more than ten years finally moved its muscles and bones.

At the beginning of dawn, Yin Tang Youde of Jingzhao Mansion was woken up by the little maid and said, "Come to live." ”

It's live, it's finally here. After so many years of idleness, Tang Youde almost made him think that there was no need for his Jingzhao Yamen to exist. If it goes on like this, I'm afraid that the people in the city only remember the Dali Temple and the Criminal Department.

In a hurry, Tang Youde got up from the bed, solemnly put on the official uniform that was touched by himself every day, and followed the little guy into the carriage with excitement.

"What is the case today?" Tang Youde asked.

"Back to the master, I heard the report that a subordinate died." The little guy replied with a smile.

"Inferior?" Tang Youde sat upright, looked at the little guy in disbelief, and said, "When did Jingzhao Mansion start to take care of the cases of the subordinates, is it that the yamen below are all dead?" ”

"Old, sir, it is said that the one who died was the servant of the new servant of the ministry." The little servant waved the horsewhip in his hand and said, "The one who reported the case today is also the son of the waiter, Cai Kun." ”

"The Servant of the Ministers?" Tang Youde tidied up his clothes, with a puzzled face. The son of the servant of the ministry, with a noble status, how could he deign to avenge a subordinate, it must not be simple.

Tang Youde looked out the window, and the people who were in a hurry walked in the direction of Jingzhao Yamen one by one. He asked, "Did you catch the murderer?" ”

"Back to the master, the person who reported the case said that someone saw the murderer." The little guy didn't look back, the whip in his hand drove away the pedestrians who were blocking the way, and then said: "It's a son from Suzhou, it seems to be called Li Xiao." ”

"Li Xiao?"

Tang Youde listened to the name, a little familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere, Li Xiao, Li Xiao. That's right, "Water Tune Song Head".

That's right, it's the head of the water tune song, this song is now very famous among the civil officials of the Beijing Division, and His Majesty specially praised it. This kind of talent should be an official, how can he kill a subordinate, maybe it's a duplicate name.

"Is it the Li Xiao who writes the water tune song head?"

"Seems so, sir." The little guy thought for a while, and then said: "I heard that this Li Gongzi wrote that residual poem in yesterday's poetry meeting. ”

It's really him, this person was invited by His Majesty to Jingshi to treat the princess, and he also wrote residual poems, he must have a reputation in the city, such a person, his own small Jingzhao Yamen, can he manage it. But if it doesn't matter, first of all, it's not easy to deal with the officials, and if it doesn't get it right, the one from the Shi family will also be in trouble, but if it is managed, how will His Majesty's side have to explain.

Although His Majesty is iron-faced and selfless, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not make an exception for the sake of Her Royal Highness the Princess. This thing is really troublesome, or do you want to pretend to be sick?

"Sir, it's here." The little guy stopped the carriage and said to Tang Youde.

It's over, and it's here, and it seems that you can't run away if you want to.

Hard-headed, Tang Youliang got out of the carriage with difficulty, and then walked into the yamen with a sad face with the support of the little girl. This Tang adult, who is over half a hundred years old, has been an official for more than 30 years, and for the first time, he began to envy the people in the audience.

"Lord Tang." Seeing Tang Youde appear, Cai Kun walked forward respectfully, arched his hand, and said with a smile: "Hello to you, father." ”

To be honest, he has no enmity with Li Xiao, it's just that the father in the family, for some reason, asked him to do this. He didn't know why his father wanted to target Li Xiao, of course, he didn't need to think about it, anyway, everything has a father, as long as he listened to his father's words, he would be fine, just like before, listening to his father's words, he became the head of Cangzhou's talents.

Tang Youde was busy with a return gift, although this servant looked smaller than himself, but the one behind him had a big power. Today's court situation is clear, the two kings compete for favor, the prince has no sense of existence, and the two are opposed. A neutral like him is the most uncomfortable.

Feeling uneasy, Tang Youde sat in the hall absentmindedly, and took a sip of hot tea tremblingly while taking the pleadings handed by the master. After about half an hour, he gently patted the startling wood in his hand and said, "Let's ascend to the hall." ”

"Wei ...... Military. The faces of the three shifts on both sides were serious, and the water and fire sticks in their hands kept knocking on the ground.

Although the action is a little rusty, the sound is deafening and intimidating to the listener.

"Who is in the hall, what grievances are there, and who are you accusing?" Although he already knew, Tang Youde still asked out of habit.

Cai Kun didn't speak, turned his head sideways and looked at the scholar beside him, the scholar understood the meaning, walked forward with a delicate folding fan, arched his hand towards Tang Youde in the hall, and said:

"Senior lawyer of the Xiajing Shide Law Firm, Wang Defa, a servant of the Cai family's son, Wu San, sued the thief, Li Xiao."

"Can there be physical evidence, human evidence?"

"Nature." With that, Wang Defa beckoned to the rear.

After a short time, a man dressed in cloth walked up, leaning over his body, his face full of obscenity.

The man arched his hand towards everyone and said with a sneer: "My lord, the younger one's name is Wang Ze, and he is a fellow villager of the deceased Wu San. ”

"Well, since you're a witness, can you see what happened?" Tang Youde looked at Wang Ze, then at Cai Kun, and said.

"Yes, sir." Wang Ze rolled up his sleeves, wiped the corners of his eyes, and said in a low voice: "That night, I came back from playing with Wu San, and I happened to meet that Li Xiao, because Wu San had a conflict with him a few days ago, so Li Xiao's guy took revenge on the two of us." ”

"Fortunately, the villain ran fast, but it's a pity that Wu San was beaten to death by Li Xiao. My lord, you have to avenge Wu San. ”

"You can't ...... what you say" Tang Youde's face was embarrassed, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

"My lord, do you want to summon the suspect first?" Cai Kun sat on the chair and said unhurriedly.

"This ......" Tang Youde was very embarrassed, as far as he knew, Li Xiao had been placed in Wan'an Temple since he entered the city.

What kind of place is Wan'an Temple, the royal temple, and on the edge of the palace city, how can he summon it casually, like this kind of thing, he has to play His Majesty first, ask for the will of the Tao, before he can enter Wan'an Temple to get people. But for the sake of a subordinate to play His Majesty, and spread it, isn't it a joke?

"Your Excellency." The master stepped forward and said softly: "Just now, Zhou Zhutou has already taken people to Wan'an Temple. ”

"What!" Tang Youde looked at his master, his old face was full of surprise: "Who is the master?" ”

"It's Cai Gongzi."

Cai Kun? Now Tang Youde has a headache, isn't this Cai Kun in danger by doing this, you say that your own affairs, don't involve others, can't you handle it in private, just for the sake of a subordinate, what's the need.

also let my people go to Wan'an Temple without authorization to ask for people, not to mention whether they can get there, in the royal place, use force and torture, do you Cai family want me Tang someone to have Wusha on his head.

"When did Zhou Zhutou go?" Tang Youde asked with trembling hands.

"Three quarters a minute."

"It's over." Tang Youde sat limp with a blank look in his eyes. After 30 years as an official, the top of the black sand on his head will eventually be gone. I just hope that Your Majesty, for the sake of Tang's old age, will be dealt with leniently.

Just thinking about it, outside the yamen, Zhou Zhuhai took Li Xiao and walked in with a respectful face.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhou Zhukuai motioned for the official behind him to move the stool up, walked forward, saluted Tang Youde, and said, "My lord, Li Gongzi, bring it." ”

Tang Youde waved his hand weakly, signaled Zhou Yu to retreat quickly, then glanced at Li Xiao and said, "You are Li Xiao?" ”

"Yes." Li Xiao sat down casually.

Chu Chu behind her stood aside with a worried face, her hands clenched, for this kind of scene, she saw it for the first time, and she was inevitably nervous. It was Li Xiao, who was not panicked, and looked calm.

Looking at Li Xiao in front of the hall, Tang Youde couldn't help but have doubts. The young man in front of him is very handsome, his eyes are clean, there is no trace of impurities, he still has a smile on his face, and his conversation and demeanor are quite elegant and easy-going. He was very puzzled, how could such a person be a traitor and kill a subordinate.

Cai Xu, Cai Xu, why are you targeting a descendant, and why are you giving me a problem.

Suddenly, the elderly Lord Yin began to miss the days before, leisurely.

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