Everyone has a heart for curiosity, and the gossip tradition has a long history!

In less than half a day, rumors have been spreading in Jiangning City, and the theme is naturally various bridges at the Mengfu birthday banquet. And on this basis, countless versions have been derived, all kinds of oil and vinegar, and the sky is falling!

A Buddha jumping over the wall is depicted as a dragon liver and phoenix marrow in the sky and no in the ground, and countless people who envy it are in water. Wang Er, a guy in the restaurant, said with a smile: My third uncle's son-in-law's fourth aunt's cousin went to the banquet, according to him, the Buddha jumping over the wall is simply the best in the world, and I am fortunate to taste the blessings that I have cultivated for several lifetimes...... I added: We have already got the recipe in the restaurant, let's try it!

In addition, a song "Dotted Lips" also spread throughout Jiangning. As the saying goes, where there is a well, you can sing willow words, and good words are quite popular in the south, especially literati and young girls. That night, after hearing about it, the leaders of Qinhuai River quickly composed and sang it, which was elegant and beautiful, and full of praise.

There is also a scholar in Mengfu who talked eloquently, and the scolded Professor Zhu was speechless, and his eloquence was amazing. There were also many scholars who heard that their beloved professor had been scolded, and they were filled with indignation and wanted to settle accounts with the scholar. However, after hearing the content of the debate be remarked, I suddenly withered.

If you are not careful, you will be charged with contempt for Taizong, and it will be over. What's more, there were rumors later that the son of the prefect of the Wang Mansion admired the scholar.

However, these are not the main points, and it is the homicide that attracts the most attention. Meng Ruogu, the eldest son of the Meng family, was killed in his home, and Miss Meng was imprisoned by the government as a suspect.

Family disputes? Wealthy grievances? The fire of gossip of the good deeds is burning, could it really be that Miss Meng murdered her brother?

I don't know why, the rumors came menacing in the middle of the day, and it seemed that the evidence was conclusive, and they all determined that Miss Meng was the murderer. A woman who murdered her brother was heinous, and everyone immediately shouted and beat her......

Someone is definitely malicious slander! Lin Zhao was very angry when he heard this! He realized that someone was deliberately fanning the flames and spreading rumors, otherwise the speed would never be so fast, and the words would not be so one-sided! People's words are terrifying, public opinion can kill, it seems that some people are impatient and want to put Meng Ruoying to death!

From the moment he found out that Meng Ruogu had been killed, Lin Zhao was in a deep sense of self-blame. At first, he also had doubts, but looking at Meng Ruoying's performance, he was sure that the murderer was not her. Intuitively and emotionally, Lin Zhao also believed that Meng Ruoying would not be so ruthless.

Then the biggest suspicion undoubtedly points to Chen Xuan and Li, the shameless dog man and woman......

Thinking of this, Lin Zhao was full of remorse, if he had told the truth earlier, would he have been able to save Meng Ruogu's life? Don't let Meng Ruogu go to prison unjustly? Even if there was no evidence at the time, why not risk exposing it? An irreparable mistake was made in one thought!

Meng Ruogu is dead, and people can't be resurrected after death! As for Meng Ruoying, the lonely and helpless eyes and the cries for help when she left have been haunting Lin Zhao's heart.

She trusts me and she needs my help!

In fact, even if Meng Ruoying didn't ask for help, Lin Zhao would do everything possible to save her!

To a certain extent, Lin Zhao himself was responsible for this matter, and he felt deeply ashamed of the Meng family brothers and sisters. Now I can only try my best to make amends, find out the truth, avenge Meng Ruogu, and return Meng Ruoying to a clean ......

The key at this moment is evidence, how to prove Meng Ruoying's innocence? Although the testimony of Li and Chen Xuan is a family statement, outsiders do not know their relationship, and naturally do not think that they are suspected of confession, so the credibility is greatly enhanced.

The most important thing is Li's pregnancy, which is the only hope for the inheritance of the Meng family's incense, from Mrs. Meng to the servants of the family, they all attach great importance to it. Lee's special status has been psychologically valued and defended, and the credibility of her testimony has also increased. This is also the reason why Lin Zhao restrained himself and did not stop him on the spot......

Under the circumstances, there was not enough evidence, people were soft-spoken, lacked convincing, and rash actions did not help, and they might even trap themselves in it. Old Mrs. Meng no longer trusts her granddaughter, Lin Zhao is Meng Ruoying's only hope, he must be cautious, and helplessly watch Meng Ruoying being taken away. Fortunately, it was only taken into custody first, and the case has not yet been decided, and it is still too late to rescue!

Lin Zhao thought about it for a while, and felt that he had to meet Meng Ruoying first, at least to figure out what happened at that time, and then analyze it comprehensively. There is also the scene of the murder, which has now been blocked by the officials of Jiangning County, are there any clues in it? The more clues there are, the better it is to solve the problem......

But it's not easy to do this, how can Jiangning Zhixian take care of a little scholar? It's not that there is no way, but fortunately, I have a good conversation with Wang Yan today, and it shouldn't be difficult to do it with his identity!

Thinking of this, Lin Zhao got up and prepared to go out......

Gu Qi appeared at the door at this time and asked, "Zhao'er, where are you going?" ”

"Uncle, I ......"

"You're going to avenge the eldest lady?"

Lin Zhao nodded: "Yes, the eldest lady is wronged, I can't watch her be wronged, and I can't let my son die in vain!" ”

Gu Qi sighed: "Today's matter is indeed miserable, the Meng family has a great favor for us, and it is right to repay the kindness." Go tell the government everything you know and let them verify...... Today, your performance is very eye-catching, and it is not good if you are out of the limelight! ”

Belch...... Uncle's petty citizen mentality began to haunt again...... Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Well, uncle, don't worry, I have a ...... in my heart" After speaking, he quietly went out.

Gu Dongping looked at his nephew's back, his eyes were very complicated, and he muttered: "Being famous for you does all kinds of harm and no benefit, I just hope you can be safe, the Meng family almost broke the incense, your family can't ......"

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Wang Anshi, the prefect of Jiangning Mansion and a bachelor of Hanlin, sat on a chair and listened attentively to the report of his son Wang Yan.

Listening and listening, Wang Anshi's face became more and more solemn and gloomy, in the last few days of his tenure, there was a major murder case in Jiangning Mansion - Meng Ruogu, the son of the Meng family, was killed! Putting aside the special background of the Meng family, what is even more regrettable is that he is a great talent!

After a long time, Wang Anshi opened his mouth and sighed: "It's a pity, a young man with a lot of ideas and ambitions, it's a pity!" "The few articles sent by Meng Ruogu are really good, especially the many problems of poverty and weakness in the Great Song Dynasty, which reveal the will of innovation everywhere......

It is rare to have such a student with a spleen and stomach, Wang Anshi admires him very much, so he asked his son to go to celebrate his birthday on his behalf. If it is suitable, it is not impossible to accept as a student, but it is a pity that it will become a secret before you have met!

Wang Yan also sighed: "It's a pity, it's quite speculative to talk to him, Meng Ruogu is indeed talented." And he has already been lifted, and if he is a jinshi in the palace test in the coming year, his father can also have more helpers, but it's a pity...... Alas! ”

Wang Anshi sighed: "What's even more unexpected is that the suspected murderer reported by Jiangning County is actually Meng Ruogu's sister? ”

"Er was at the scene at the time, according to the situation at the time, plus a few witnesses pointed out that Miss Meng was indeed suspicious, Shao Wenquan had an explanation, so he temporarily took Miss Meng into custody, Ke'er always felt that things didn't seem so simple...... "Wang Yan said his thoughts.

"Oh?" Wang Anshi knew that his son would not be untargeted, and asked, "Could it be that there is another secret in it?" ”

"I can't say it, it's purely a feeling, the young lady of the Jujia family murdered her brother for money, and the motive seems to be debatable!"

Wang Anshi sighed: "Jiangning County also thinks that this case is complicated, so it is submitted to the father and asks the government to take over the investigation!" ”

"This Shao Wenquan must have thought that the Meng family had a special status and the case was quite tricky, so he pushed the trouble to his father!" Wang Yan was quite dissatisfied with this.

"This is a matter of the Father's responsibility, and it is reasonable!" Wang Anshi was calm.

Wang Yan hurriedly said: "Father plans to take over? But over there in Bianjing, the official family is waiting for his father to enter Beijing? Before leaving, Han Jiang's uncle gave a face-to-face lecture, if his father could enter Beijing as soon as possible, the official family could even arrange for Yue to enter the pair, and he hurried back in a hurry...... If my father takes over the case, he will have to delay it for a long time......"

"So what?" Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "This is where the duty lies, not to mention that Meng Ruogu is really a talent, how can he let him die without understanding?" If he shirked the case in order to enter Beijing as soon as possible, wouldn't he be a disgrace to the emperor? Even if Taiwan does not impeach him, he will be criticized by others. ”

Wang Yan suddenly said: "My son is confused, my father is very worried, don't lose a big one because of a small one!" But if you can find out the truth as soon as possible, you can get the best of both worlds! ”

Wang Anshi said: "For the father will personally supervise the supervision, how much time it takes depends on the ability of the government officials!" ”

"It would be nice if there was a prison detective!" Wang Yan's voice landed, and a family member came to report: "Gongzi, there is a young man named Lin Zhao who said that he is a friend of Gongzi, and he is in a hurry to see!" ”

Lin Zhao? Wang Yan thought for a moment, and said in surprise: "It's just in time, maybe there are some eyebrows!" ”