Chapter 8: Self-Confession
"Qian County Order, please allow me to prove my innocence."
Ding Xiao knew in his heart that there was still a month or two before the fall of Zhao Zhong, and now was not the time to turn his face with Qian County, so he resolutely refused to admit it at this time, and the person was killed by himself, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to Ding Yuan.
"Humph!"
Qian Xianling's face turned blue, but this place was Ding Yuan's territory, so he had to give Ding Yuan some face, "Okay, I also hope you are not a murderer." ”
"Of course I'm not a murderer!"
Ding Xiaoyi said in a positive manner, "First of all, I have no motive to kill! I had no grievances with that Qian Gui, but because of a misunderstanding that day, he just kicked me lightly. You see that I have no injuries or pain, why should I put him to death because of this kick? ”
"You!"
Qian Xian Ling just wanted to open his mouth to refute, but was held back by Ding Xiao at a very fast speed.
"Besides, my father is the assassin of the state, and his elite soldiers are like clouds, even if I really want to kill anyone, I only need my father, why do I need to do it myself?"
As soon as these words came out, the people at the scene nodded yes.
"Yes, if Ding Gongzi wants to kill someone, he can just send a group of people to go, why do you need to do it at the banquet of Ding Mansion?"
"That's right! In this Hanoi, if Ding Gongzi wants to kill whom, who can escape? Why rush? ”
"It seems that there should be another hidden reason for the death of this young man!"
Hearing these discussions, Qian Xianling's face became even more difficult to look at.
"Third, and most importantly."
Ding Xiao stretched out his hand and pointed at himself, and then said, "I am a weak scholar, and I have no power to restrain the chicken, how can I kill Qian Gui?" ”
Without waiting for the county order to answer, he turned his head to look at the onlookers, shook his head, and said affectionately, "What's more, I hate fighting and killing the most in my life, and I am reluctant to step on an ant to death on weekdays, how can I bear to harm a human life?!" ”
As soon as they heard this, Ding Yuan and Lu Bu, who were not far away, glanced at each other, and suddenly looked strange, and they couldn't laugh or cry.
This kid was still crying and shouting at noon that he had to join the army, but now, he said that he hated fighting, killing and killing......
Is this clearly acting?
However, others didn't know that Ding Xiao was acting, and many people were moved by his kindness.
"Makes sense! Ding Gongzi is willing to speak up for the old man who sells cakes, how can he do such a poisonous act to Qian Gongzi?! ”
"Not bad! Ding Gongzi is kind-hearted, and he will definitely not be a murderer! ”
"I also believe in Ding Gongzi!"
Of course, many of them risked offending Qian County's order, and explicitly supported Ding Xiao in order to make their position clear to Ding Yuan.
"Hehe, Qian County Order, it turned out to be just a misunderstanding."
Ding Yuan saw that the heat was almost over, so he opened his mouth and started a round, "In my opinion, there must be someone else in the murderer!" But please rest assured, I promise you that I will thoroughly investigate this matter and give you an explanation! ”
“…… All right. ”
Qian Xianling was silent for a long time with a gloomy face, and finally nodded helplessly, "Since Brother Ding has said so, then this matter will be handed over to Brother Ding to deal with, and I will go first." ”
After saying that, he ordered someone to carry Qian Gui's body and left angrily.
"Check! Everyone here today will give me a careful check! After sending away the county order, Ding Yuan lowered his face and instructed Lu Budao.
"No!"
Lu Bu turned his head and glanced at Ding Xiao, then took the order and left.
"You come with me!"
Ding Yuan frowned, and took Ding Xiao back to his residence, "Close the door!" ”
"Hey, hey."
After Ding Xiao did so, he turned around and showed a flattering and well-behaved smile.
"You've got a smile on your face! Tell me the truth, did you kill people? Ding Yuan asked coldly.
"Yes."
There are no outsiders here, and Ding Xiao will no longer hide it.
"You're so daring!"
Ding Yuanqi's face turned blue, "Do you know that there are people in the capital of the Qian County Order?!" On weekdays, a father has to sell him a little face, but it's better for you to kill his son in public! ”
"Father, that money is expensive under your rule, and it has done evil and harmed the people, and it is more than innocent! Child, this is for the sake of eliminating harm, sharing your worries! Ding Xiao grinned.
"Still worried about me?"
Ding Yuan felt a little funny, "Childish! You're just messing with me! You say, how can I give an explanation to the county order?! ”
"Why did his father have to give him an account? Just delay a few days! Ding Xiao laughed.
"What kind of is this?!"
In fact, Ding Yuan had actually thought of a countermeasure, and was ready to arrange a cronie to carry this black cauldron and compensate some money, but at this time, he suddenly felt that Ding Xiao was a little too simple, and he was a little stupid!
He was a little disappointed in his heart, and couldn't help but be a little angry, "You must know that he died as a parent!" If I don't give him a satisfactory explanation, how can he give up?! ”
"So what?!"
Ding Xiao smiled nonchalantly, "Does he dare to bring someone here to make trouble?" ”
"You! Hum! ”
Ding Yuan's face turned blue when he was choked by his son, but as soon as he thought about the hard life that Ding Xiao had lived for more than ten years, he held back his anger and did not attack, and then sighed faintly, "Hey, my father has not been by your side all these years, and you have neglected to teach, which has caused you to be innocent and ignorant of the world...... Well, for the sake of my father, I will tell you about the power of this today......"
"Father just wants to say that if this matter is not resolved, then the county order will sue you for the black case in Zhao Zhong?" Ding Xiao asked with a smile.
"Oh?"
Ding Yuan's face rose with surprise and puzzlement, "Since you can think of this layer, why do you still want to speak like before?" ”
"Father."
After Ding Xiao looked at the door, he lowered his voice and said, "Father, then Zhao Zhong won't live long." ”
"Huh?"
Ding Yuan was slightly stunned and exclaimed, "What wind did you hear on the road?" Could it be ...... Then Zhao Zhong is seriously ill? ”
Ding Xiao shook his head and asked again, "Does my father know that the emperor is seriously ill?" ”
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Ding Yuan's expression suddenly became much more solemn, and then he said in a deep voice, "Xiao'er, don't discuss state affairs in vain!" ”
"Father, there are no outsiders here, just a conversation between our father and son."
After Ding Xiao smiled slightly, he continued the topic just now, "Father, please think about it, after the emperor dies, who will inherit the throne?" ”
"Then who do you think will inherit the throne in the future?" Ding Yuan glanced at Ding Xiao deeply, and suddenly felt that the son in front of him did not seem to be simple, and he had the intention to take the other party's test.
"King Hongnong, Liu Bian."
Ding Xiao said very firmly, "The throne has been inherited by the eldest son since ancient times, if the emperor is abolished, the world will be in chaos!" ”
"Hey, but there are traitors around Your Majesty to confuse the public, I'm afraid this matter may not be as you wish."
The state has not yet established a crown prince, and Emperor Ling favored his nine-year-old son Liu Xie, while the Manchu civil and military forces mostly supported the fourteen-year-old eldest son Liu Wei.
Ding Yuan is also one of Liu Wei's supporters, and he is actually anxious about this matter at this time.
"Father, don't forget, the general He Jin is Liu Bian's uncle, with his support behind him, Liu Bian will definitely be able to reach the top!"
Ding Xiao said confidently, "And once Liu Wei succeeds to the throne, those ten permanent servants who originally supported Liu Xie will not be far from death!" Including Zhao Zhong! ”
"Oh?"
Ding Yuan's eyes lit up, and his heart suddenly brightened, "I understand what you mean, as long as we delay it until Zhao Zhong's death, the Qian County Order will be puzzled!" ”
"No!"
A hint of coldness flashed in Ding Xiao's eyes, "This Qian County Order is mediocre and corrupt, and the people are fishy, when the time comes, we will kill him to gather the hearts of the people!" ”