Chapter III: Confrontation in court
Chu Yu instructed the things in the store, whispered a few words to Ruoshui, and then took Yongxue and went to the official mansion with the troublemakers.
It was supposed to be noon, but the guards of the government saw a group of people coming in the direction of the government, and one of them hurriedly went in to inform. Everyone waited outside, but no one rushed inside.
"Lord Zhou asked you to send a representative in, and the rest of the people are not allowed to trespass." Soon, a servant came out and said loudly.
Chu Yu left Yongxue behind, and walked straight inside, along with the swarthy man who spoke in front of him, and two other people who looked sick.
"See your Excellency." Hatsuyu opened his mouth first.
"See your Excellency." A few others then spoke.
"Who are you?"
"The folk girl is the first words of the owner of the Siyu restaurant."
"My lord, we are all people in the neighborhood, we got sick because we ate the food at Siyu Restaurant, there are many people like us outside, and there are a few who can't get out of bed." So said the swarthy man.
"Oh? What is the explanation of the first boss? Master Zhou threw the question to Chu Yu.
"My lord, Siyu Restaurant has always been well-behaved, and the various foods purchased in the kitchen every day will never be shoddy. The reputation of the businessman is the most important, and the restaurant business has always been good, so I don't need to smash my own signboard. What's more, the capital is at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and Chu Yu does not have such courage. "The first words are neither humble nor arrogant.
"Well, what I said is very true, I recently heard that there are a lot of new dishes in Siyu Restaurant, and there is a lot of customers every day. It's rare for Boss Chu to have such an ability as a woman! ”
Lord Zhou's words made Chu Yu unable to judge what kind of official he belonged to, but before she could speak, someone was in a hurry.
"My lord, no matter what, we did eat the food of their restaurant, and my lord has to make the decision for us!" After saying that, the swarthy man took the lead and knelt down.
"Before the facts are clarified, this official can't wronged a good person, don't worry, this matter will naturally give you an explanation." Master Zhou paused and continued, "Come on, go to the nearby medical center to ask for a doctor." ”
"Yes." Someone took the order and left.
"Master, you go and register these people, along with the people outside, and those who are at home, all register."
"Yes, sir." The master took the registration book and began to ask for names and addresses, and registered them one by one.
This adult doesn't seem to be a wine bag and rice bag, it seems that the adult at the feet of the Son of Heaven also has to be smart and efficient. Chu Yu thought silently in her heart, it seems that she can save some effort, but in order to avoid long nights and dreams, she will not completely leave it alone.
Soon, the nearby doctor hurriedly came: "The grass people see Lord Zhou." ”
"Excuse me, what's wrong with these people?"
"Yes, sir." With that, he put down the medicine box in his hand and began to diagnose the swarthy man.
After a while, even the same people who were outside were diagnosed. "My lord, look at the symptoms, these people are not a big problem, just ordinary diarrhea."
"Why?"
"If there is no disease in the patient, it is caused by accidental ingestion of food or improper diet." The doctor replied respectfully.
"Oh, according to them, there are still a few people at home, master, you follow the doctor."
"Yes."
"Wait, after the diagnosis is completed, the doctor will prescribe some medicine for them at the same time, and I will send the medical expenses to the hospital." Chu Yu said without hesitation.
The doctor nodded in agreement and went out with the master.
"Boss Chu is willing to bear the medical expenses?" It can be seen that Lord Zhou has a surprised face.
"Either way, the body is crucial. But my willingness to pay this fee does not mean that I admit what they say, and I trust that the adults will give a fair judgment. ”
"The doctor just said that we were caused by eating food, and we only ate food from Siyu Restaurant yesterday, isn't it obvious that the facts are obvious?" The swarthy man who took the lead seemed to be very sure, and his expression was a little proud.
"Be still." Lord Zhou was thoughtful.
Chu Yu just laughed and didn't speak, and for a while everyone stopped talking.
"My lord, I've seen it all, and the other people have slightly more serious symptoms, for the same reason, but it's not a big deal. Doctor Qin has already returned to the medical hall to prescribe medicine and grab the medicine, and will send it over later. The silence was interrupted by the master's return.
"Okay." Lord Zhou stood up. "You said that you ate the food of Siyu Restaurant, but is there any evidence?"
"Evidence? My lord, we are the proof. So many of us don't know each other completely, but what we all have in common is that we have been to Siyu Restaurant. I knew him and we ate together. The swarthy man finished speaking and looked at the person next to him.
"Yes, my lord, we were together yesterday." It seems that the two do know each other, which is not fake at all.
"What did you all order yesterday?" The adult continued to ask.
The swarthy man said a few dishes, which are usually available in restaurants, and they don't sound special.
"My lord, can you ask the folk girl a question?"
Master Zhou raised his hand and signaled: "Boss Chu, please ask." ”
"How many people know the new dishes launched by Siyu Restaurant in the past few days?"
"We are just ordinary people, and we don't have the good fortune to enjoy any new dishes." The swarthy man was a little flustered, but he said calmly.
"Since you have chosen Siyu Restaurant, it proves that you can afford to eat, and the price of our Siyu Restaurant has always been close to the people, and for new dishes, we often give them to guests for free. If you say that the latest new products are not ordered, I can understand, but it happened that the lard rice was launched yesterday, because it was the first day, so every table in the store was given a copy, how many people didn't eat it? ”
"We ate that meal."
"Does it taste good?" The first language does not give the other party a chance to think.
"It's not good, otherwise I didn't think about it just now."
"Oh, that's it." The corners of Chu Yu's mouth raised slightly, and he lowered his head and smiled evilly. "Oops, I'm sorry, I remember wrong, the new product launched yesterday was not lard rice, do you want to help me think about it, what did I taste for free yesterday?"
The three of them looked at each other, and one of them said, "My lord, she is lying in court!" We're all coarse, it's normal to not remember what we ate! ”
"Boss Chu, did Siyu Restaurant really have a new product yesterday?" Although the first words made a small trick, the discerning person will know which side has the problem as soon as he hears it.
"Back to my lord, it's true, what I launched yesterday is a health soup, made of red beans, red peanuts, red dates, wolfberries and brown sugar, and I did give one per table."
"Did you eat this soup yesterday?"
"We ...... Should...... Yes. After suffering the previous loss, several people did not dare to answer with certainty.
"Yes is yes, no is no, what is there should be, right?"
"My lord's forgiveness, we really can't remember."
"Such an important matter is uncertain, so it can't be concluded right now that you did go to Siyu Restaurant yesterday, and you are suspected of false accusations."
"My lord, we don't, if it's a person, we can consider ourselves unlucky, but there are so many of us, is it colluding to make false accusations?" The swarthy man is still more rational at the critical moment.
"You two insist on their own words like this, and the official can't draw conclusions right away, so you all go back first, and I will arrange for someone to question everyone who has been registered, and the matter will soon come to light."
"Hard work Lord Zhou, then I'll wait for the adult's notice." Hatsuyu walked out first. "Yongxue, let's go back first, Lord Zhou will definitely act impartially." After speaking, he directly crossed the crowd of onlookers.
"Look at it like this, Boss Chu seems to have a chance to win!" "This is called not doing bad things, and not being afraid of ghosts calling the door." "The matter is still inconclusive, so let's not talk nonsense." "Yes." The sound of discussion sounded as Chu Yu passed, and when she was far away, the crowd dispersed.