The gate of the Xuzhou Division of Criminal Justice is crowded with people, like a tide, rubbing shoulders and sweating like rain. From the moment dawned, many people had already gathered at the gate of the Judicial Department, waiting for it, and as time went by, the crowd gathered more and more, and almost the entire street was filled. Although the public is allowed to openly observe the trial of the case by the Criminal Division, if so many people are crowded into the judicial punishment, the yamen will have to be squeezed out. Therefore, the number of seats that can be re-entered into the lobby today is limited, and most people can only stop outside the gate. But it could not stop the enthusiastic people, who squeezed forward as best they could, trying to get a good position as much as possible.

In response to the chaos in front of the Divisional Punishment Department, Tai Shici, the governor of the East China Sea, had to send troops to maintain order, divert the crowd, and prevent crowding and stampedes.

A dusty cloth man appeared on the streets of Tancheng, looked at the bustling crowd in front of him very curiously, and bowed to an old man and asked, "Dare to ask the old man, today is the day of the market in the city?" ”

The old man glanced at him, heard that he had a foreign accent, and said with a smile: "Listening to Gongzi's accent, he is not a local person, and he doesn't know that there is a big event in Xuzhou City today, so it is not surprising." ”

"Dare to ask my father-in-law, what happened that attracted a tide of viewers."

"Gongzi doesn't know, today's trial of the murder case of Mrs. Zhou Mu by the Criminal Department has already caused a sensation in Xuzhou, and everyone knows it, so there are naturally more onlookers."

The scholar said: "If you can't be courteous to the common people, you can't punish the doctor, since you are the wife of the state pastor, why should you go to court?" ”

The old man smiled and said, "Childe is talking about the old rules." That's naturally yes, if it was before, those high-ranking officials and nobles, not to mention killing one person, even killing ten hundred, then it would not be their turn to go to prison. Since Liu Zhoumu came to power, a new law has been promulgated, saying that even if the prince violates the law, he will be beheaded, and this law is good, and our people can stand up. As long as you are an upright person. There is no fear of those who are powerful and powerful taking advantage of their power to bully others. It's just that Mrs. Cai is bitter, you say that she is such a good person, virtuous, virtuous and loves the people like a son, why can't you think about it so much. To kill people. Hey......"

The man looked at the crowded Punishment Office. I can't help but be distracted.

"Gongzi is coming to Xuzhou, is he going to join relatives or visit friends?" The old man looked at the gentleman and asked.

The gentleman came to his senses. Said: "I heard that Liu Zhoumu opened a branch in Xuzhou, recruited talents from all over the world, and he also studied for a few years, and wanted to come to take the exam and seek fame." ”

The old man said: "That son is not lucky, this imperial examination only has a big competition every three years, last year just finished the exam, and the next big competition will be two years later." ”

The scholar was slightly surprised, and there was a slight hint of disappointment in his eyes.

The old man saw that the scholar's cloth clothes were dilapidated, and he must have come from a poor family, so he said: "Don't worry about the son, the old man must be full of poetry and books, although the imperial examination is a big competition every three years, but every year there are scholars in the counties and counties of the first examination, the one who wins the examination is a show, and only those who are in the examination are eligible to participate in the big competition." If the son has talent to learn, he will take the test this year first, and then participate in the big competition next year. ”

The scholar looked embarrassed and said, "I have limited funds in the next plate, if I wait for another two years, I'm afraid it will be ......."

The old man smiled and said: "If the son can be admitted to the show, it will be easy to get an errand, now all industries in Xuzhou City are thriving, and the son can read and break words, so why bother with no food to eat." ”

The scholar thanked him: "Thank you for your advice." But he didn't leave for the time being, but stood at the corner of the street from afar, silently watching the side of the Correctional Department.

Today is the day when Cai Yan appeared in court to be tried, and naturally it is also the day when Liu Zeqing is at its lowest. Yesterday, sister-in-law Cai Qin, Gan Ping Milan and three children rushed over from Xiapi, three-year-old Wei'er cried with tears streaming down her face, and shouted vigorously: "Daddy, I want my mother, where did my mother go?" I want my mother back, I want my mother back......"

Seeing the child's heartbroken appearance, Liu Ze, a seven-foot man, couldn't help but feel sad, hugging his son and crying.

Cai Qin was originally hot-tempered, and when she saw Liu Ze's face, she became furious on the spot: "Brother-in-law, my sister has a deep affection for you, and you actually put her on death row?" Didn't you just kill a vixen? What's the big deal, I don't think it's just that it should be killed, it's hard to seduce a married man, and it's hard to get rid of my anger with a thousand cuts! Is this a grievance against my sister? Brother-in-law, when you married my sister, you swore that it was enough to marry her only in this life, but as a result, not only did you accept two concubines, but you also hooked up with the fox and the sable cicada, do you say you are worthy of my sister? ”

Liu Ze said gloomily: "Sister Qin, you don't understand, in fact, Diao Chan is ......"

Cai Qin interrupted him coldly: "Isn't it just an old friend of yours back then?" What's there? If you have the ability, you married her back then, don't come to harm my sister again! I thought you were different from other men, but what happened? The stinky man doesn't have a good thing, he talks sweetly in his mouth, saying that I and I will never die, and I think that I am three wives and four concubines behind my back! My sister is worthy of you enough, you took two concubines, did she say anything? But what about you, take her kindness as cowardice, and her tolerance as connivance. Brother-in-law, she is your woman, and she also has a bottom line! The rabbit is in a hurry to bite! Brother-in-law, you may think that my sister has gone too far, but if you ask yourself, you are not ashamed of her? ”

Liu Ze was stunned, Cai Qin's words were more thorough than he was as a modern person, people can never step into the same river, since Tonghong'er has become a thing of the past, it is meaningless to dwell on this emotion anymore, maybe he has stayed in ancient society for too long, when three wives and four concubines have become a habit, Liu Ze has forgotten the truth that it is difficult to recover, in fact, when he accepts Cai Yan, he should no longer be nostalgic for the old feelings. If he hadn't dwelled on the past and regained his old feelings, he wouldn't have come to where he is today, in short, he was wrong, a big mistake.

"Sister Qin, I was wrong, I'm sorry for your sister."

Cai Qin didn't forgive him at all, and said coldly: "Don't say these useless things, what do you plan to do with my sister's business?" ”

Liu Ze said with a guilty face: "If it were possible, I would rather be the one who is locked up in prison at the moment, but, Sister Qin, you know, the law of Xuzhou ......"

"What bullshit law?" Cai Qin's voice raised twice, "I know that the law does not add to the Venerable, didn't you make this law?" Whoever you say is guilty he is guilty, whoever you say is innocent he is not guilty, my sister is guilty or not, is it not your word? ”

Liu Ze smiled bitterly, if he wanted to explain clearly to Cai Qin, it was not a matter of one or two sentences. "Sister Qin, once this law is implemented, I can't change it."

Cai Qin sneered: "The law is dead, people are alive, I don't believe that this law can remain unchanged forever, brother-in-law, you are the state pastor of the law, is it up to you to set the law, is it possible to change someone else to be the state pastor, and also to implement your law?" It's a joke! I think it's clear that you take your face too seriously, and if you break the law, you will lose face! My sister's life is important, or your face is important, you can weigh it yourself! ”

Liu Ze couldn't help but be stunned, Cai Qin's words seemed unreasonable, but they seemed to make him understand one thing.

Cai Qin finally let go of the cruel words: "Brother-in-law, maybe I will call you that on the last day!" If you hope that I can call you brother-in-law again, and hope that Wei'er can still have a mother, you can think about what to do tomorrow! My father is already sick, my sister was imprisoned by you, no matter which of the two of them has three long and two short, I will never die with you! ”

Liu Ze was stunned and said, "How is my father-in-law sick?" ”

"Is he an old man who is old enough to withstand such a blow?"

Liu Ze wept silently, Cai Yong is not only his father-in-law, but also his mentor, he only has two daughters, especially Cai Yan, who is extremely cherished, he is old, he can't hear bad news, he is in a hurry, and he immediately fell ill, if he let the white-haired person send the black-haired person, such bad news will definitely make him unbearable.

Cai Qin said everything that needed to be said, snorted heavily, and was about to leave.

Liu Ze hurriedly stopped: "Sister Qin, it's so late, where are you going?" ”

Cai Qin snorted coldly and said, "I'll go to the pavilion to live!" Just thinking about you and that vixen having sex in this house, I feel sick to watch! As he spoke, Cai Qin stomped his foot heavily and left without looking back.

Liu Ze smiled bitterly, Cai Qin is married, and she still has such a fiery temper, and she doesn't know if Zhao Yun can't bear it. Liu Ze's heart was in turmoil at this time, and he swallowed the bitterness silently.

"Husband, Sister Qin'er has this temper, don't worry about her." Gan Ping walked behind him and spoke softly.

Liu Ze shook his head gently, Gan Ping has always been so gentle and considerate, empathetic, and couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

Mi Lan didn't have her good temper, and said bluntly: "Sister Qin's words are reasonable, husband, you must not miss your sister's life." ”

"You saddle your horse all the way, go down and rest, I want to be alone for a while." Liu Ze walked to the door and sat on the steps under the eaves.

Mi Lan wanted to say something more, but Gan Ping grabbed her and said in a low voice: "Let my husband think about it, my husband is a person who values love and righteousness, how can he lose my sister." Mi Lan was helpless and retreated with Gan Ping.

Liu Ze sat alone on the steps, silent, and sat until Dongfang Xiaobai. The autumn cold and dew were heavy, and the dew soaked his clothes, but he still sat there, unconscious.

A cotton robe was draped over his body, and he held it with his backhand, which was Gan Ping's cold soft wattle.

"Husband, the night is cold and dewy, be careful of catching a cold."

"Thank you, Ping'er. It's me who is wrong, it's me who has lived up to your expectations of me, and I'm even more sorry for Yan'er. In any case, I can't live without this home! ”

In the morning light, it was Liu Ze's firm gaze. (To be continued......)