Chapter 34: Released from Prison (Second Watch)
Three days later, the Jingzhou Mansion was in the second hall. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
Hua Muchun, the prefect of Jingzhou, looked at the smiling fat man in front of him with a worried face, and asked cautiously: "I don't know what the adults are doing here." He didn't dare to treat this person in front of him carelessly, Jinyiwei was not something he dared to offend casually. Fortunately, there are only the two of them in the hall at this time, and he is not afraid of being seen to be undignified at this time.
Wei Changdong just smiled profoundly: "I came to Jingzhou here for two things. This is the first thing, so I won't talk about it. As for why I want to see you Hua Governor's Mansion, there is something to ask for. ”
"I don't dare to ask you for a word!" The prefect of Hua hurriedly waved his hand and said, "My lord, please tell me if there is something." Although he is much higher than Wei Changdong in terms of official status, his attitude is very low at this time. Maybe some local officials like Hu Lin in the background don't take Jinyiwei very seriously, but he can't do it, so he can only deal with it with carelessness.
Wei Changdong didn't go around in circles, and directly said his intention: "I heard that there is a man named Yang Chen in the prison of your mansion, and my family hopes that you can hand over people to us." ”
"This ...... Please forgive me, it's really hard to obey your fate. The prefect of Hua glanced at the other party's expression before continuing: "If it is an ordinary person, since the adult has spoken, the official should obey his orders." But he is a serious murderer, and the lower officials really dare not let him go, so please forgive me. ”
"Fart, murderous felon, let's not say secret words in front of the Mingren, don't get an axe in front of me if you fool people. Yang Chen is just a powerless scholar, he can't touch a knife a few times in his life, how can he kill someone? Lao Tzu also went to see the body of that bitch, although it was rotten, but he could still see that she was stabbed in the throat and killed with a knife, you said this would be done by Yang Chen? ”
"Uh...... Maybe it's just a coincidence? My lord, didn't you see the situation that day, but there were only two people in that room, he and the deceased, who else could there be? The prefect of Hua continued to explain, or rather quibble, but the confidence to speak was obviously insufficient.
Wei Changdonghu raised his fat face and sneered: "You will also deceive those laymen when you say this, our Jinyiwei is an expert in this area." The room was not locked, anyone could enter, how could they be sure that it was Yang Chen who killed him? And there must be a reason to kill, how could he, a newly promoted scholar with a great future, kill a resentful bitch and ruin his future? ”
"He just got drunk and made a mistake, who knows what he thought at the time." Although Hua Muchun continued to explain, her expression was already a little flustered.
Wei Changdong smiled: "It's really a murder case with conclusive evidence, and it was actually found guilty of a person in such a daze." You guys are really good at it, they all say that our brocade guards are ruthless, but they are really ashamed of themselves. Regardless of motive or ability, Yang Chen can't be a murderer, how dare you insist that he is? ”
The prefect of the flower was so aggressive by him, and in this somewhat chilly late autumn season, a piece of sweat oozed from his forehead. But at this time, he had to insist on his own opinion, so he let it go: "Although there is some truth in what Your Excellency said, this case is too important to hand it over, otherwise this official will not be able to explain it to the above." Even his name changed as he spoke, as a testament to his determination.
"It seems that the prefect is unwilling to sell this face?" Wei Changdong smiled, his face was gloomy. Although he was prepared, he still didn't expect the other party to be so tough.
Hua Muchun saw that he had a somewhat gloomy appearance, and he still couldn't help but be abrupt in his heart, so he asked tentatively: "I don't know what you Jinyiwei want to do with such a person?" ”
"I'm useful for this. Jin Yiwei's case, can you also ask a prefect about it? Wei Changdong continued to speak with an unfathomable and profound attitude.
Hua Muchun's face was a little unbearable, if the other party could really say a valid reason, he might think about it. But since Wei Changdong has such an attitude, and he, the prefect, also has his own dignity, he also lowered his face: "In this case, please come and mention someone after your Excellency takes the driver's post." "The driver's post is a certificate used by Jinyi Wei to arrest people and criminals, which is equivalent to a document such as an arrest warrant in later generations.
Seeing that he rejected his intentions, Wei Changdong's face couldn't help but feel a little angry, he really hadn't been treated like this a few times. However, he was also a little mentally prepared before coming here, after all, it was about the Zhang family, and it was conceivable that the prefect of Hua would be tougher, so he still had second-hand preparations.
Since the formal way doesn't make sense, they have to use some extraordinary means, and this is what they are good at. I saw him pick up the teacup, take a sip, and then stood up: "Since the prefect has such an attitude, then there is no longer any coercion." ”
"It's really my duty, and I hope that my lord Haihan is here." Seeing that he was no longer entangled in this matter, the prefect of Hua was greatly relieved, and hurriedly stood up to send off the guests.
I didn't want Wei Changdong to stand up suddenly, and looked at him with a smile: "The prefect is from Dezhou, Shandong, right?" I wonder if the high hall at home is still alive, and the wife and children are still healthy? ”
"You...... What do you mean? Hua Zhifu's heart suddenly shuddered, and his face changed suddenly.
"It's not interesting. I don't know when I'll go there, and I'm going to visit it then. Farewell, farewell! Wei Changdong said and walked out of the hall with his feet raised.
Behind him, the expression of the flower prefect changed several times, and finally gritted his teeth, stepped forward quickly, and said, "My lord, go slowly!" ”
Wei Changdong stopped in response, turned around and said, "I don't know what else the adults have to say?" ”
"I thought about it carefully just now, and what you said makes some sense. Yang Chen is a man, it is indeed impossible to kill a Qinglou woman for no reason, there must be a misunderstanding in this, and this official will definitely check it carefully. ”
"Is it just a verify? What about the man? Have you changed your mind and are willing to hand them over to me to take away? Wei Changdong knew that his threat had played a role, so he took the opportunity to say.
Hua Zhifu knew that the other party could not be sent away by his words, so he sighed secretly and said, "Why did you ask me to do such a thing?" But he still said: "But after all, it is involved in a murder case, and this official does not dare to release people without authorization......
"When someone asks, the adults just say that they are our Jinyi Weiti's people, and they want them to ask us for people!" Wei Changdong also knew that he couldn't push too hard, so he gave the other party a step.
The prefect of the flower weighed it again and again, but he still couldn't make up his mind. On one side is the terrible Jinyi Guard, and they also said the threat, and on the other side is the Zhang family, who can't afford to offend anyone. Now it seems that the only way to use the Zhang family's power is to suppress them.
"It's not that the lower officials refuse to give you this face, it's really ...... This matter also involves the Zhang family, so I don't dare to hand it over to you. Hua Zhifu said and looked at each other, which means that if there is anything, you can go and talk to the people of the Zhang family.
In his mind, with the momentum of the Zhang family, the other party may have some scruples. Even if he is not afraid of the Zhang family, he will not just toss himself in the future.
Wei Changdong also expected this, so he smiled, took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to the Hua Governor's hand: "With this, you are enough to give the Zhang family an explanation." ”
"Huh?" Hua Zhifu was slightly stunned, picked up the paper and saw that it was a title deed, and then looked at the details, but it was a title deed in Nancheng. Immediately, a trace of embarrassment flashed on his face: "It turns out that they already know what happened." Wei Changdong just smiled tacitly: "How is it, Lord Hua?" Is it possible to hand it over? ”
Hua Muchun knew that the other party had already given enough face to himself by doing this, and if he didn't let go of this matter again, it would really offend people to the end. The Zhang family's power is big, but Jinyiwei is not small, not to mention that with this, it can be regarded as an explanation. In the end, I had to say, "Okay, it's up to you." Someone came and brought Yang Chen out of prison. The latter words raised a lot in his voice.
However, a young man with staggering steps, blue face, and indifferent expression was brought to the hall by the government officials. Because he stayed in the cell for a long time, his eyes could not adjust to the sunlight outside, and he was half-closed, even more listless. He is Yang Chen, who has been unjustly imprisoned for more than half a month.
Wei Changdong looked at the young man carefully and nodded. Just looking at his appearance, he is six or seven points similar to Yang Zhen, but he is a little weaker, it should be Yang Chen. So he arched his hand towards the prefect of Hua: "Thank you Lord Prefect for being willing to give this face." Then they took him away. ”
"It's easy to say, it's easy to say!" Although the prefect of the flower was unwilling, he did not dare to show it.
"Yang Xianggong, can you still go?" Looking at his weak appearance, Wei Changdong knew that Yang Chen had suffered a lot in prison, so he asked with concern.
After a while, Yang Chen responded: "It's still ...... Who are you? ”
"I'm a friend of Yang Zhen, and he asked me to save you from prison." Wei Changdong didn't elaborate, and walked out with Yang Chen in his arms. He didn't dare to stay here for a long time, and it wouldn't be easy if the prefect changed his mind.
With his support, Yang Chen staggered out of the prefect's yamen, and was illuminated by the sunlight outside, his eyes were dazzled for a while, and he had to cover the front with his hands. Fortunately, Wei Changdong had already prepared, and when he saw them coming out, the carriage arranged outside rushed over, and after picking them up, the coachman took the horse and left, without stopping at all.
In the sound of the chariot, the carriage gradually moved away from the prefect's office, and after a few more turns, even the gate of the prefect's yamen was invisible. It was only at this time that Yang Chen could be regarded as a real escape, and he turned the corner into safety.
This murder case, which started from a greedy thought, ended like this, is indeed a great irony for the Ming law. But for the prefect of Hua, it is not a bad thing, otherwise he would have to spend a lot of effort not to say anything about the case, and he would have to worry that once the incident is not secret, it will bring endless trouble to himself. Anyway, he has already obtained the title deed, which is enough to give the Zhang family an explanation.
As for the deceased who died in this case, the Qixiang girl of Miaoxiang Pavilion, no one will care.
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