The second ascension was much more well prepared. All of them came up with their own evidence, and they all summoned many witnesses, including Ding Qingfan, who was also summoned to the court to accept Lu Yu's questioning one by one.

Judging from the evidence, both sides are full of dry goods. Then the facts become clear, first of all, there is no such thing as robbing the people's daughters, it is nothing more than the question of Ding Yao's belonging.

A heated debate ensued in the courtroom. Wang Advocate bowed to Lu Yu: "Lord Lu! Everything is first-come, first-served. Ding Xiucai was in debt first, and he used a woman to pay off his debts, but at this time, Zhong Weng was deceived by him, and he didn't know anyone, which was nothing more than a misunderstanding. However, in order to show respect for Zhong Weng, my lord promised to compensate him for his losses. After all, Ding Xiu is the father of Ding Xiaoniang, filial piety comes first, and he is willing to make up for Ding Xiucai's mistakes. ”

And Zhang Lawyer didn't give an inch: "Boss! It's really about first come, first served. But this matter is our Huang Juren first, and Bai Er is the last. If you don't believe me, you can look through the marriage book. There is a date on it, as well as the fingerprints of the official media Li Pozi. The reason why Ding Xiucai escaped to Huangfu was to seek help from his in-laws. But I never expected that Ding Xiaoniang was snatched to her home by Bai Er, you said that she was a woman to pay off her debts? Okay, let me ask you, do you have any official documents? ”

"How do we know if there is a document from the government? That was transferred by Xiao Teng to my master! ”

"Is that any? Then ask you again, where is the Xiao Teng you are talking about? ”

"He fell ill and died a few days ago."

"You just can't take it out? If you don't know about the human tooth industry, can't you buy and sell it privately? ”

"Don't talk about us yet. Let me ask you first, you said that you had a marriage certificate first, but why didn't anyone in Jingjiazhuang know about it? Is it possible to hide and hide such a major event as marriage? Why don't you just scribble one? ”

"What about Mrs. Li's fingerprints?"

"Cut! Such a ninth-rate, not to mention selling your ass for silver, it's not easy to sell a fingerprint? ”

“……”

Lu Yu watched the quarrel between the two coldly. In fact, I have already made a judgment in my heart, and the collection of those officials a few days ago is not useless. Although Qin Bai had some minor violations in the process of buying slaves and maids, he did not pass through the official government, that is, he did not pay taxes, but now there are more people who buy and sell human beings without paying taxes, and it is nothing more than making up taxes, and there is no problem with the contract of sale.

On the contrary, it is the marriage book on Huang Juren's side, and the fool knows that the date is forged, and the fingerprint of the old woman was bought with silver. Do you really think you're a fool? I don't know that the eyes of this official are called discerning?

But the motto of being an official - it's rare to be confused!

Lu Yu doesn't want to offend people, anyway, you can tear it up, if the time for tearing is almost up, you can adjourn the court again.

However, Lu Yu wanted to delay time, but the two lawyers who quarreled did not let him go. Arguing and arguing, the two of them asked Lu Yu in unison: "Lord Lu!" You know everything, kneel and ask you to call the shots! ”

A hint of impatience flashed across Lu Yu's face. He had to speak: "The more the facts are argued, the clearer they become!" However, at this time, Ding Xiucai is still needed as proof. Pass him to the court, and let him say the day of the marriage book first. Was it before it owed gambling debts? Or is it in the aftermath? ”

Ding Qingfan quickly stood in front of Lu Yu. As soon as he bent down to salute, he heard a burst of laughter from outside the county office. No matter who wins or loses in today's lawsuit, Ding Qingfan must have lost his reputation. first owed gambling debts, and then there was a daughter and two marriages? The most interesting thing is that the daughter is being fought over by two families? It's definitely a spot full of all the entertainment!

Hearing the laughter, Lu Yu raised his head dissatisfied. The official guarding the door immediately waved his whip and scolded: "Silence! It's so quiet! ”

When it gradually became quiet outside, Lu Yu looked at Ding Qingfan: "Ding Xiucai, you are also a person who has read the book of sages, you should be polite and shameful, how can you get infected with bad habits?" That's it, I won't ask anything else, just ask you, when was Zhong Weng's marriage letter set with you? ”

Hearing the laughter, Ding Qingfan was already ashamed and ashamed. However, when he heard Lu Yu's question, he hesitated slightly, and then gritted his teeth: "Lord Lu! The wedding date was the twentieth day of the lunar month last year! "What Ding Qingfan said was the fake date. Now he has placed all his bets on Huang Zhong.

"Then the official asks you again: Why don't the neighbors know about such a happy event?"

This problem simply cannot be explained. In this era, marrying a daughter to marry Huang Zhongxuxian, not marrying a widower who is destitute, is not only humiliating, but also a good marriage. It's not bad if you don't show off such a good thing, where can you hide it? So it doesn't make sense logically, huh?

Ding Qingfan's expression changed, and he was trying to make up a suitable reason. Seeing this, Lu Yu didn't chase after him: "Don't think about it, take care of your ten-year cold window and leave three points of face!" ”

The lawyer hurriedly came out of the queue, wanting to redeem one or two: "Lord Lu! Ding Xiucai is unspeakable, he originally had a friendship with Zhong Weng. ”

"Boom ——!" The laughter outside the county government was deafening. And Ding Qingfan was already ashamed of himself.

Lu Yu also smiled: "Since it is unspeakable, why should you tell it in public?" ”

As soon as Mr. Zhang spoke, he immediately regretted it. Isn't this even Huang Zhong's ugliness exposed? He hurriedly cut through the mess with a quick knife: "Lord Lu! Now that you know why, please hurry up and settle the case! We have the marriage certificate in our hands, and we are before the white two. A woman has three obedience and four virtues, and she should be arranged by her father before she gets married! ”

Lu Yu sighed in his heart. After thinking about it, I decided to continue procrastinating. Fortunately, I discussed with my staff last night, if there is such a scene in the public court, I still have a final means of delay.

Lu Yu smiled: "After listening to what both of you and the witnesses said, Zhong Weng did nothing wrong in this matter. Ming media is marrying, in line with the number of courtesies. It is reasonable for a gentleman to have a heart of Muai. ”

Finding that Lu Yu's words were biased in favor of Huang Zhong, Wang Lawyer's face changed greatly, and he took a step forward, just wanting to defend himself. Lu Yu stretched out his hand to stop Wang Lawyer's actions, and continued: "That Bai Er is also right, it is not unreasonable to repay debts. I didn't know that the little lady had a marriage contract, and the Xiao Teng who was resold died unexpectedly. He who does not know is not to be exclaimed, and he cannot be blamed. ”

"As for Ding Xiucai?" Glancing at Ding Qingfan, whose face was pale, Lu Yu shook his head, thinking that he was also a scholar, and it would be beneficial for him to let go of his own reputation, "It's just a mistake." It wasn't intentional. Do you want to do it yourself in the future? ”

Ding Qingfan was already sweating profusely, and hurriedly made a big salute, and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "Thank you, sir!" Sir, remember the teachings of adults! ”

However, everyone in the court and the melon-eating masses outside the county government were all dumbfounded, and they didn't seem to have done anything wrong? So how should the case be decided?

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