Chapter 271: A Strange Case......
For a while, Feng Sheng was infinitely melancholy, and his mind was full of Xin Shi Niang's figure, as if he could no longer linger.
As soon as the people were confused, and it was getting late, they somehow walked into a strange valley.
Listening to the faint howl of the wolf in his ears, and looking at the ghost fire flickering in the dark night, Feng Sheng, who had always been bold, was also a little panicked......
After stumbling, I was pleasantly surprised to find a courtyard with lanterns lit outside.
"Anyone? Is anyone there, please? ”
Feng Sheng desperately stepped forward to call the door.
"Who?"
An old voice came from behind the door.
"The old man, Xiaosheng's surname is Feng, he is a showman, he accidentally got lost, I implore the old man to be kind and let Xiaosheng stay here for one night."
"This little old man can't be the master, let me go and report to the master."
"Thank you for ...... old man"
After a while, an old servant finally opened the door, let Feng Sheng into the courtyard, and led him to the back room.
At this time, several maids came out surrounded by an old lady.
Feng Sheng hurriedly got up and saluted: "Thank you for the kindness of the old lady, otherwise, Xiao Sheng would have to sleep in the wilderness." ”
The old lady looked at Feng Sheng carefully for a while, and asked, "Are you Feng Yunzi's grandson?" ”
Feng Sheng was a little surprised: "The old lady knows Xiaosheng's grandfather? ”
The old lady sighed: "Child, speaking of which, you are the nephew of the old body, the old body is old, the wind and candle are old, and there has been no contact between relatives for a long time......
Hearing this, Feng Sheng was a little surprised.
However, it is not surprising that his parents died early and many relatives have lost contact since then.
After chatting for a while, the old lady asked Feng Sheng why he came here, but Feng Sheng didn't hide it, so he told him in detail about today's experience.
"I see...... This old man of the Xin family is also arrogant, how can he not fulfill such a good fate? Nephew, don't worry, the old body can help you do this! ”
As soon as he heard this, Feng Sheng was overjoyed and bowed on the spot.
After that, the old lady summoned someone to arrange for Feng Sheng to rest, and said that before he left, he would definitely fulfill his wish.
Feng Sheng was suspicious, and lay on the bed and fell asleep in a daze.
When the sky is about to dawn, he is awakened again.
"Feng Gongzi, this is the jade hairpin that Xin Shiniang has worn since she was a child, it is considered a love object for the two of you, and there is also a marriage certificate......"
At this moment, Feng Sheng seemed to be in a dream.
In the end, Yahuan handed Feng Sheng another piece of paper and explained: "The auspicious day of the zodiac has been chosen, and the old lady asked the son to go home and hurry up to prepare for the wedding, and when the auspicious time comes, the bride will come in a sedan chair." ”
"This ...... Don't need a child to greet your family? ”
"No, you just have to wait at home."
After the confession, Yahuan sent Feng Sheng outside the hospital again......
Feng Sheng looked at the jade hairpin, marriage book and other things in his hand, and always felt that everything was not quite right, and he was about to return to the courtyard to ask the old lady, but he didn't expect to turn around this time, and he was so frightened that he fell to the ground.
Because, behind him, there was no courtyard at all, but a grave.
Until this moment, Feng Sheng knew that he had clearly encountered a ghost last night......
However, he was also bold, and did not flee immediately, but took a closer look, and then suddenly realized.
It turned out that this was Xue Shangshu's grave.
And Xue Shangshu is the younger brother of Feng Sheng's grandmother, and the old lady he met last night was half of Xue Shangshu's wife, so he called him nephew.
After understanding the relationship, Feng Sheng couldn't help but look at the jade hairpin and the marriage certificate...... Could it be that Xin Shi Niang is also a ghost?
However, when I saw her at that time, it was obviously broad daylight.
Feng Sheng's mind was in turmoil, and he began to look for a way back.
After looking and searching, I finally met a medicine picker, and after some inquiry, I finally walked out of the valley and returned to Quang Binh Mansion along the main road.
After returning home, Feng Sheng wanted to forget about this strange experience.
But, after all, I still can't forget Xin Shi Niang's figure.
In the end, I gritted my teeth, regardless of whether she was a human, a ghost, or a demon, since she had a love affair and a marriage certificate, she would marry her.
So, Feng Sheng began to prepare for the wedding.
Fortunately, he was alone, so he didn't have to pay so much attention, and everything was ready in a few days.
After waiting for a few more days, I finally waited for the appointed auspicious day of the zodiac.
Feng Sheng waited left and right, and waited until it was about to get dark, but he didn't expect that the sedan chair really came......
After worshipping the church, Feng Sheng couldn't wait to run back to the new house after a perfunctory entertainment outside, lifted the bride's hijab and saw that it was indeed Xin Shishiniang who he had been thinking about for a long time......
"Actually, the fourteenth sister didn't want to marry ......"
When she said this, Xin Jiuniang couldn't help but sigh faintly.
"Among our sisters, although the fourteenth sister is the youngest, she is the most spiritual and the most promising ......."
"Why, then, should your parents do this?"
Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but ask.
Xin Jiuniang smiled bitterly: "Maybe this is a love calamity in the life of the little sister......
On weekdays, she rarely goes out, but it happened that she was restless for two days, so she went out to relax. In the dark, I met Feng Sheng again, and I met him twice in one day.
And sowing a fruit.
If it's just like this, it's okay, that Feng Sheng met Mrs. Jun again......"
"Lady of the County?"
"Well, the county lady is Xue Shangshu's wife. And Xue Shangshu did a lot of good deeds during his lifetime, first became a city god, and later became a patrol envoy of the five capitals of the underworld......
It is precisely because of this relationship that Mrs. County came forward to protect the media, and my parents could not refuse.
After discussing with the fourteenth sister, the fourteenth sister felt that it was difficult to avoid this love disaster, so she agreed to marry Feng Sheng......"
"Then why did you come to me this time?"
Gu Ming couldn't help but ask.
"Alas, I can't help it, except for Childe, I really can't think of anyone else who can help my little sister......"
After Xin Jiuniang's narration, Gu Mingfang knew that what happened after this had changed a lot from the plot in Liaozhai.
The cause of the incident has not changed, it was because of a guy named Chu Yintai.
Chu Yintai and Feng Shengnai are classmates, and the relationship between the two has always been quite good, often drinking together, discussing poetry, and making articles.
Chu Yintai's family background is quite good, and his father is the general judge of Guangping Mansion.
Although Feng Sheng is a talent, relying on the accumulation of his ancestors, the conditions of his family are not bad.
When Feng Sheng was married, Chu Yintai also came to congratulate him.
At that time, Xin Shi Niang was wearing a red hijab, and he didn't see Xin Shi Niang's appearance clearly, but this guy has been through flowers for a long time, and he can see at a glance that Xin Shi Niang is not an ordinary woman, not only has an outstanding figure, but also has an indescribable charm.
So, after a day, he found an excuse to visit Feng Sheng, but in fact, he wanted to see Xin Shi Niang's appearance with his own eyes.
When friends visited, Feng Sheng naturally put down good wine and food to give him warm hospitality.
It's just that Chu Yintai didn't mean to drink, and after a few glasses of wine, he said in a joking tone: "Brother Feng, this wife is married, why are you reluctant to call out to meet?" ”
"Where, Brother Chu laughed, and the younger brother went to call her out to give Brother Chu a glass of wine."
Feng Sheng walked into the inner hall and found his wife, but Xin Shi Niang frowned and said: "Actually, I have already peeked at this person as soon as he came, this person has ape eyes and an eagle nose, bad appearance, and a bad heart, it is best not to associate with him." ”
"Lady, I'll make a note of what you say, but I've promised him, and it's not a big deal if you go out to meet."
"Okay!"
Xin Shi Niang sighed, and walked out with her husband to toast a glass of wine.
Chu Yintai only glanced at it for a moment, and was seduced by Xin Shi Niang's beauty......
For a long time, although he and Feng Sheng are good friends on the surface, they are actually full of superiority, after all, his father is the general judge of Guangping Mansion, and he is in Guangping Mansion, that is a proper son-in-law.
Chu Yintai admits that he has read countless beauties, but when he saw Xin Shi Niang, he suddenly felt that the so-called beauties in the past were just some vulgar fans, compared with Xin Shi Niang, whether it was appearance or temperament at the same level.
Therefore, he couldn't help but feel a strong jealousy in his heart.
Why could a kid surnamed Feng marry such a wife?
Of course, ideas are ideas, Chu Yintai has always been good at disguise, but he didn't lose his temper on the spot, but politely said a few words of compliment and congratulations.
It's just that no matter how good he is at disguise, he can't hide Xin Shi Niang's discerning eyes.
As soon as he left, Xin Shiniang solemnly warned her husband: "Xianggong, this surname Chu is not a good person, you must stay away from him and don't associate with him as much as possible." ”
Feng Sheng responded on the surface, but in his heart he didn't think so.
After that, Chu Yintai visited several times, and every time he came, he carried good wine, or some small gifts, intending to have more contact with Xin Shi Niang.
As a result, since that time, Xin Shi Niang has avoided it.
Chu Yintai naturally didn't give up, and tried every means to find out the details of Xin Shi Niang in private, and finally let him touch some of the details, knowing the fact that Xin Shi Niang was a fox spirit.
It was only then that Chu Yintai suddenly realized, no wonder Xin Shi Niang looked different, with an indescribable aura.
After knowing that Xin Shi Niang was a fox spirit, Chu Yintai was not only not afraid, but secretly rejoiced.
Because this guy thought of a poisonous plan, he was determined to take possession of this fox beauty......
Soon after, everything was ready, and Chu Yintai began to start the plan.
It happened to be Chu Yintai's birthday that day, and this guy invited many friends to the mansion to celebrate, including Feng Sheng.
During the banquet, Chu Yintai frequently advised wine...... Of course, his main target was none other than Feng Sheng.
At the end of the drink, Feng Sheng didn't know how many cups he drank, and the whole person was dizzy and dizzy, and he couldn't walk steadily.
So, Chu Yintai took this opportunity to leave Feng Sheng in the mansion and asked his subordinates to help him to the guest room to rest.
Feng Sheng slept until dawn in a daze, and was awakened by a soak of urine.
As soon as the person woke up, he smelled a faint fragrance in the room, like a woman's room.
However, there is an indescribable smell mixed with this fragrance, a bit like the smell of blood.
Feng Sheng rubbed his eyes as he turned over to check...... At this glance, I couldn't help but be surprised: there was a woman lying next to him.
He knew this woman, who had been an oiran in the courtyard of Guangping Mansion before, and Chu Yintai was fascinated by her beauty, ransomed her and took her as a concubine.
Broken!
How could this woman be lying here?
Shocked, Feng Sheng's alcohol disappeared, and his forehead was full of cold sweat.
After thinking about it for a while, he decided to quietly leave the room.
So he cautiously wanted to turn over to the side of the bed, but as soon as he moved, he found that there was a lot of blood on the pillow that the concubine was pillowing......
Frightened, his body suddenly fell down...... struggled, and there was a lot of blood on his hands.
It was only at this time that Feng Shengfang realized that this woman was already a dead corpse, but her body was still soft, and the blood was not completely coagulated, so she obviously died not long ago.
"Someone's coming!"
Frightened, Feng Sheng opened his throat and shouted......
With this roar, there was a chaotic sound of running in the yard.
Then, two subordinates rushed in first......
"Bold Feng Xiucai, why are you in the fourth lady's room?"
"No...... It's none of my business, it's none of my business......"
Although Feng Sheng has always been bold, the current situation has completely confused his mind, and he is afraid that he will not be able to tell if he has a hundred mouths all over his body.
"You are so bold, you dare to ...... with the fourth lady Oh no, the fourth lady is dead......"
Soon, Chu Yintai also hurried over.
"Brother Chu, Brother Chu, you believe me, it's really none of my business, and I don't know why I'm here......"
Feng Sheng hurriedly stepped forward to explain.
"Bang!"
At this time, Chu Yintai finally showed his hideous face and kicked Feng Sheng to the ground.
"You are a beast, this son is kind enough to let you stay here, and you actually took advantage of the night to touch my concubine's room......"
"Brother Chu, Brother Chu, listen to me, I was drunk last night and really don't know anything."
"Nonsense, the so-called drunkenness understands. You have never forgotten my son's beloved concubine before, and this time you took the opportunity to stay overnight and entered her room to do something that was reluctant.
My son's beloved concubine doesn't obey, you ...... You killed him in a frenzy, and you came and tied him up and sent him to the government......"
At this time, Feng Sheng was really covered in mouth and couldn't tell clearly.
After an investigation by the government, Feng Sheng's body was scratched, and at the same time, the fourth lady obviously resisted fiercely......
Coupled with the various testimonies of the subordinates of the Chu Mansion, Feng Sheng had no way to defend himself, and was sentenced to death in court, and he was to be executed and beheaded at the beginning of spring.
After learning the news, Xin Shi Niang did not show too much surprise and gaffe...... Because, she had long expected that her husband should be fated to do this.
Now that the matter has come to this, what is the use of her blaming her husband again?
Husband and wife, they can't be ruthless and righteous, they can only find a way to rescue their husbands.
That night, Xin Shi Niang quietly sneaked into the prison where her husband was being held.
As soon as he saw his wife appear in prison, Feng Sheng burst into tears, repented, and confessed his mistake to his wife sadly...... After all, Xin Shi Niang had repeatedly told him not to associate with Chu Yintai before.
Now, Feng Sheng finally understood his wife's hard work, but unfortunately he understood it a little late.
"Okay, you can't be entirely blamed for that......"
Xin Shi Niang let out a long sigh: "The person surnamed Chu is deliberately trying to deal with you, even if you don't associate with him, he will find an opportunity." ”
"Why is that? Where did I get such a hatred with him? ”
"Don't you understand it to this day? Why did that guy put so much effort into running to our house twice in three days......
Saying this, Feng Sheng finally woke up.
"Original...... It turned out that the animal was ...... I actually thought about you...... Lady, I'm sorry, I'm confused, I hurt you......"
"Don't say such things, speaking of which, this is also a fateful disaster for you and me. Even if there is no such thing as Chu Yintai, there are Zhang Yintai, Li Yintai and the like.
Now, you have to brace yourself and find a way to get through this. ”
Feng Sheng smiled bitterly: "Lady, I have been sentenced to death, I'm afraid there is no way to survive this catastrophe." ”
"Did you kill the man?"
"Of course not......"
"That's amazing, this is obviously a bureau carefully arranged by Chu Yintai.
Although you have now been sentenced to death, Chu Yintai's purpose is obviously not to let you die, but as a condition for negotiation.
If I'm right, that guy will definitely come to me for two days......
Actually, I can get you out of jail right now, but I can't do that because it would be taboo. ”
"I understand, after all, there are human laws in the world, and if you forcibly use a spell to save me, there may be some consequences.
Besides, what if you get rescued? At that time, I will be burdened with a greater crime, and I will never be able to wash it away. ”
That's right, that's exactly what happened. If the charges are not cleared, you will also be punished in the future, so I must find a way to overturn the case for you.
Another point, the surname Chu must know my identity.
Since he knows my identity and dares to do this, it is most likely that he has a way to take precautions, and he is not afraid that I will come to the door to retaliate.
But no matter what, I'll still have ideas.
I'm here today mainly to tell you, don't do anything stupid in prison, stay in peace, I will definitely find a way to clear your name......"
"Thank you lady, if you can see the light of day again this time, I swear, I will definitely listen to my lady in the future."
"Hey!" Xin Shi Niang couldn't help sighing: "Okay, I'll go first, and I'll tell you when I have news......"
After leaving the prison, Xin Shi Niang quietly came to Chu Mansion to see if she could find useful clues.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I entered the courtyard, there was a faint light and shadow attacking, but fortunately, Xin Shi Niang's cultivation was not weak, and she made a decision immediately, and dodged outside the courtyard in time......
Sure enough, the other party was already on guard.
Xin Shi Niang's figure flashed and disappeared into the night.
As soon as her figure disappeared, a bearded man flashed out, but he didn't chase it, just smiled coldly, and then returned to the courtyard of the Chu Mansion.
……
Chu Yintai knew that the Fourteenth Sister would not spare him, and he didn't know where to find a stranger from the Western Regions named Aibu.
The fourteenth sister secretly tried it, and that guy was not easy to deal with.
In this way, it is even more difficult for the fourteenth sister to collect evidence.
It is even more difficult to fight a lawsuit openly, after all, Chu Yintai's father is the general judge of Guangping Mansion, and there are many subordinates of Chu Mansion to testify, which can be called ironclad evidence......
That Chu Yintai was proud, and sent someone to negotiate with the fourteenth sister, saying that it was not impossible to save Feng Sheng, as long as the fourteenth sister agreed to be his woman, he would let Feng Sheng live......"
"It's better to kill this kind of wicked person!"
Hearing this, Yu'er, who has always been docile, couldn't help it, and said a rare cruel word.
Xin Jiuniang smiled bitterly and shook her head: "The fourteenth sister is really desperate, and it is not impossible to kill Chu Yintai if she wants to, but killing him will not save Feng Sheng."
If she can't save Feng Sheng, her love calamity will be in vain, and it will definitely become a big obstacle to her future cultivation.
So, no matter what, she has to find a way to survive this catastrophe.
In desperation, she could only go back to her parents' house for help, hoping that her family would help her think of ideas......"
"So, you thought of me?"
Gu Ming smiled.
"Because Master Gu is radiant, as dazzling as the scorching sun in the sky, as bright as the moon in the night sky, like ......"
Gu Ming's head was big for a while: "Stop, stop, you're just overshooting." ”
Xin Jiuniang smiled: "There's no way, if you ask someone, you have to say something nice." ”
is also a fox clan, Nie Xiaoqian naturally sympathized with Xin Shiniang's experience, and couldn't help but say: "Husband, this case shouldn't be a difficult thing for you, do you want to help Shishiniang?" ”
"Hmm!" Gu Ming nodded: "However, this case is a local case, and Dali Temple is trying some major cases. So, I've got to figure out how to do it......"
To put it simply, if Gu Ming directly intervenes in this case, it will be ultra vires...... To be precise, it is overflow.
After all, Dali Temple is one of the three legal divisions, specializing in handling big cases, important cases, and strange cases, and homicide cases like Feng Sheng, the local government directly handles them, where can they alarm the imperial court?
Unless it is a major case that the local government cannot handle or dare not handle, it will be reported to the higher level and handed over to a higher level of yamen to handle.
And some major cases may even alarm the Criminal Department, Yushitai, and Dali Temple at the same time, which is what people often call the three divisions of the trial.
Therefore, if Gu Ming wants to inquire about this case, he has to go around the corner, and he can't go directly to Guangping Mansion to take over, after all, it doesn't conform to the rules.
Of course, even if you say hello in private with his identity, it can play a big role.
At least the officials of Quang Binh Province did not dare to blatantly reverse black and white.
"Thank you, Lord Gu, thank you!"
Hearing that Gu Ming should come down, Xin Jiuniang was grateful and thanked her repeatedly.
Gu Ming smiled and waved his hand: "You don't have to be polite about a trivial matter, you also helped me a lot before...... By the way, how is your husband's mood at this reunion of your family of three? ”
At the mention of this, Xin Jiuniang couldn't help frowning.
"What's wrong?"
"Don't mention it...... Xin Jiuniang sighed: "That guy has nothing on the surface since he fought back, but I can feel that it is impossible for me and him to go back to the past." ”
"Could it be that what does he think of you?"
"Yes, although he doesn't admit it, I'm not stupid...... After returning home, I confessed everything about me to him, including marrying into the Qingwang Mansion, and did not hide anything about it.
At that time, although he comforted me, I could completely feel his mood change......"
When she said this, Xin Jiuniang's eyes couldn't help but burst into tears, and her voice choked up: "Marrying into the Qingwang Mansion, I was completely forced to do so, and it was also for the safety of their father and son."
But...... After all, he still couldn't tie the knot in his happiness.
In this case, I have nothing to be nostalgic about, so I calmly told him that the fate of husband and wife is over.
At that moment, he may have regretted it a little and begged me to stay.
However, after all this ups and downs, I have seen it. The dust is over, perhaps, I should also cultivate with my heart.
Even if I can't achieve positive results in the end, at least, I've tried......"
"Well, that's good!" Gu Ming stroked his palm sincerely: "You are right to choose to leave, love is mutual, since he chose to be indifferent, then he is not worthy of your contribution." ”
"Actually, I don't hate him that much. If other men encounter such a situation, I am afraid it is difficult to accept.
In this way, I can be regarded as surviving a red dust tribulation, and maybe it will be of great help to my future cultivation. ”
Gu Ming nodded: "Well, then I will cultivate well in the future and strive to achieve positive results as soon as possible." ”
"Inherit the auspicious words of the Lord ......"
After chatting for a while, Xin Jiuniang couldn't help but talk to Nie Xiaoqian.
After all, the two daughters are both fox clans, so they can naturally find common topics.
When they were almost chatting, Gu Ming asked Xin Jiuniang again about Feng Sheng and Xin Shishiniang, and then explained.
After Xin Jiuniang said goodbye, Gu Ming was also ready to leave in advance.
originally planned to leave on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, but now that the situation has changed, he has to go to Guangping Mansion to deal with Feng Sheng's case first.
Especially this case also involves strangers in the Western Regions, Gu Ming has to investigate the true identity of the other party and see if he can find out a big fish......