Chapter 57: The Roundabout Way
"Who are you? Why do you want to see you? Zhou Shou asked as usual.
"Lord Zhou, Xiaomin is a witness in this case, and it is necessary to tell you the facts I have seen...... Su Lian said.
Zhou Shouluo groaned, although the death of the person behind him said that Qin Qu was a major suspect, but he did not say that Qin Qu must be cured. At this time, there are other witnesses, and listen to what he has to say, so as not to offend Fan Yue Lou for no reason.
"Okay, come up!" Zhou Shou nodded and said.
Su Lian straightened his clothes slightly, walked to the hall, glanced at Qin Qu, but saw her turn her head and bury her head, hiding it, and refusing to see her.
"What do you say?" Zhou Shou asked.
"Lord Zhou, I want to ask first, when did the deceased die?" Su Lian asked in a deep voice.
"According to the examination, the deceased all died around midnight last night...... Zhou Shou replied.
"So where was the deceased found?" Su Lian asked again.
"In the lower reaches of the Baisha River, more than three miles below the Dongyue Bridge, the bodies of all four people were found floating on the river...... Zhou Shou replied.
Su Lian nodded, and asked again, "Lord Zhou, how did these dead people die?" ”
"The deceased had a small and long wound in his throat, and all four of them were ......killed by slitting their throats," Zhou Shou responded.
"Okay, so according to Lord Zhou's view, are these four people all physically strong, at least some kung fu skills?" Su Lian asked step by step.
Zhou Shou nodded and said, "Well, according to the inquest, the four of them are all strong and have calluses on their hands, so they should all be ...... of the family."
"Lord Zhou carefully investigates and investigates the case carefully, and he is worthy of being the county parent official ......who the people rely on," Su Lian sent a free sycophant, and asked: "According to Lord Zhou's inference, to kill these four people, and it is a knife to cut the throat, it should be done by a first-class master?" ”
"Yes, what Su Gongzi said is very ......" Zhou Shou was complimented by Su Lian, and also replied to him, nodded and said.
Su Lian nodded and said with a smile: "Lord Zhou is discerning and experienced, and it is indeed admirable...... Zhou Shou nodded with satisfaction, and Su Lian asked again: "Lord Zhou, according to your discerning eyes, can you see that Miss Qin Qu is a martial arts master?" ”
Zhou Shou shook his head and said, "Miss Qin Yingying is weak and has no power to restrain the chicken, how can she be a martial arts master?" When she was tied up, her hands were already red and swollen, and the subordinate couldn't bear to see her, so she was spared the pain of handcuffs and shackles......"
"Lord Zhou understands the hearts of the people, loves the people, is kind and thoughtful, and makes people admire and admire in their hearts......" Su Lian continued to pat himself on the back, nodded and said: "According to Lord Zhou's reasonable analysis, in fact, it is already clear in my heart that Miss Qin is not the perpetrator, yes or no?" ”
"Uh, this...... It seems that ......" Zhou Shou fell into the question designed by Su Lian, and then suddenly woke up and remembered the explanation of the person behind him, and was a little caught off guard.
"Last night, Miss Qin and I were chatting on the Dongyue Bridge, and passers-by witnessed it. We talked until the end of the day, and Miss Qin drove back home. Since the four of them died around the end of the day, Miss Qin was obviously not present, and I ...... witness," Su Lian said loudly.
"However, someone saw the four of them clashing on the Dongyue Bridge last night...... Zhou Shou said in a little panic.
"Yes, those four people on the Dongyue Bridge intended to plot against Miss Qin, and I bumped into them and drove them away, and then I talked with Miss Qin until the end of the day......" Su Lian pressed step by step, and said: "Miss Qin is not at the scene of the murder, and she is powerless, she is not the perpetrator, and Miss Qin was coerced by these four people last night and was almost in danger, she is the victim." I don't know why Lord Zhou wanted to arrest her for trial? Speaking of the back, Su Lian's voice was full of emotion, and he frequently exerted pressure, which made Zhou Shou a little unbearable, and he was dripping with cold sweat.
"Miss Qin is...... But...... Anyway, she is still a little suspicious...... "Zhou Shou consciously took care of the loss, panicked, swallowed, and secretly regretted letting this Su Lian come to the court.
Su Lian suddenly put on a smiling face at this time, and asked Zhou Shou with a smile: "Lord Zhou, I don't know if Young Master Mag is in the back hall?" "His face was strange and mysterious.
Zhou Shou was a little confused for a while, so he replied in a daze: "Not in ......"
"Lord Zhou, I also know that you are difficult to do. But you may not know the cause and effect of this incident......" Su Lian sighed and said in a low voice, looking distressed.
"Uh, what did you say, Mr. Su?" Zhou Shouru fell into the clouds and asked in a daze.
"Alas, naturally, why did Young Master Mag embarrass Miss Qin......" Su Lian sighed.
Zhou Shou's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked, "Oh?" Could it be that there is something else going on in this matter? ”
"Yes, Lord Zhou only knows one thing but doesn't know the other, Miss Qin, if you don't handle this matter well, you will not please both sides, and offend both sides, then it will be miserable......" Su Lian said in a mysterious voice.
Zhou Shou sweated again, hurriedly got down from his seat, walked to Su Lian's side, clasped his fists and said, "Master Su, the lower officials are panicking, please give me advice......
Su Lian sighed, shook his head and said, "Fortunately, I witnessed the whole process, otherwise Lord Zhou would have ...... Alas......" After a pause, he continued to ask: "Last night, Miss Qin appeared in the Pink Moon Building, and many gentry and dignitaries went to cheer for her, and Young Master Mag was also present at that time, did Lord Zhou know about this?" ”
Zhou Shou was taken aback, and Ai Ai said, "This ...... I don't know."
"Alas, that's no wonder......" Su Lian was really worried that Zhou Shou was also there, otherwise the next words would not be round.
Zhou Shou got a little closer and said, "Master Su, the lower official...... I would like to hear about it......"
"Actually, it's easy to say, yesterday Young Master Ma Ge wanted to see Miss Qin, but he didn't identify himself, and as a result, he was robbed of the lead by Second Master Li...... Su Lian said eloquently: "In the evening, several of Young Master Ma Ge's house slaves took matters into their own hands and went to stop Miss Qin's carriage, wanting to seek justice for their young master, and asked Miss Qin to accompany Young Master Ma Ge for a glass of wine." ”
Su Lian took two steps, shook his head and continued: "But it's getting late, Miss Qin is a girl's house, how can she go to the banquet alone?" Naturally, it was refused. Those house slaves wanted to use force, but I bumped into them and drove them away, but I didn't expect them to die later...... Alas......" Su Lian shook his head and sighed: "Actually, Young Master Mage's youthful temperament is nothing more than that he can't afford to fall down, and he just wants to see Miss Qin and sit down and drink a glass of wine together......
Su Lian did tell the cause and effect of the matter, but only slightly modified the details, and added oil and vinegar, and the matter was said to be a jealousy between two hot-blooded young people.
"Oh...... I see......" Zhou Shou suddenly realized, nodding thoughtfully.
"Yes, Lord Zhou, you see, there is not much of a matter, Young Master Mag made you embarrassed Miss Qin, and now you should be angry, if you hold on to it, it will not be beautiful......" Su Lian explained, and smiled at Zhou Shou again: "Lord Zhou, it's better to be like this, I also know Young Master Mag, I'll visit another day and ask Miss Qin to make amends for him, this matter is considered a trivial matter......
Seeing that Zhou Shou was still hesitant, he said again: "Lord Zhou, you have indeed added a lot of trouble here, and Li Gongzi was also a little offended just now, I will let Li Gongzi take care of some profit later, and I hope Lord Zhou will bear with me...... Haha......"
"This ...... How dare you ......" Zhou Shou hurriedly shook his hand and said.
"What you want...... Su Lian stopped him and continued: "The official of Lord Zhou's parents, it is not easy to work weekdays, to observe the people's feelings, and to work hard and complain. Today, I am embarrassed and angry, and there is indeed nowhere to say about suffering...... It's not a little bit of respect, Lord Zhou, don't be polite......"
"Alas, Master Su, you are really ...... Speaking of which, my heart is ......" Zhou Shou was really moved by what he said.
"Well, Lord Zhou is also bothered today, I will ask Li Gongzi to give you a thin gift later, please smile and accept ......" Su Lian said with a smile, holding Zhou Shou's hand, and his affectionate appearance made people feel intimate.
Zhou Shou smiled noncommittally at this time, and it seemed that he had accepted Su Lian's kindness.
"Lord Zhou, is that ...... Miss Qin, I'll take it back first, wash up, and make amends to Young Master Mage?" Su Lian said with a smile.
"Oh, it's okay or ......" Zhou Shou nodded in agreement, and said: "Please also ask Master Su to be at Young Master Ma Ge, as well as at the Pink Moon Building, to help Xia Guan say a few words......" He listened to Su Lian's words, thinking that he was a character who was left and right, and his tone was polite and respectful.
"That's nature. Over there in the Pink Moon Building, please also ask Lord Zhou to patronize and take care of it more......" Su Lian also said politely.
"Where, where is it, it should be the lower official to ......make amends to Miss Qin," Zhou Shou said in fear.
"It's easy to say...... Haha......" Su Lian accompanied the smiling face and said: "Then Lord Zhou, let's do this today, I'll leave first, Lord Zhou is tired and hard, I have to rest more when I have time, pay attention to my body......"
"Good, good...... Su Gongzi, please! Zhou Shou said with a smile.
Su Lian turned around, picked up Qin Qu and walked towards the door. Xiaoqing hurriedly took it, and the group walked all the way to the outside of the gate of the county government, and Su Lian breathed a sigh of relief and put his mind at ease.
Qin Qu was still a little frightened and didn't look up. walked straight to his carriage, then turned around silently, and solemnly blessed Su Lian, and Xiaoqing also saluted.
"Miss Qin......" Su Lian held his hands and was about to speak, but he saw a carriage coming from the opposite side, with two horses as a driver and a yellow curtain as a cover, rich and noble.
Qin Qu turned his head and saw the carriage, but he was immediately shocked.