Murong Chong's attitude was very resolute, but Lin Ruo's refusal was also very simple. The final result was that Lin Ruo didn't even take Leng Shu with him, only took Zhu Xuan, took a carriage, and went to the Criminal Department under the "escort" of a group of officers and soldiers.

There was no conviction, but only a questioning in the court, and the officers and soldiers naturally still treated each other respectfully with the courtesy of a princess. In particular, the Shangshu of the Criminal Department has been specially ordered, and the murderous gaze of Prince Rong is not pleasant. Of course, they did not dare to slack off.

Youcao felt quite aggrieved by this, because Lin Ruo didn't take her. However, she also understands that although Zhu Xuan is younger than her, she acts more steadily than her. Zhu Xuan accompanied Lin Ruo to go, which was more secure. However, it is really uncomfortable to stay alone in the house and not be able to do anything, so you can only worry about it.

Murong Chong also felt the same way. Disturbed and irritable, he suddenly saw the book "Soul Restoration under the Flowers of the Peony Pavilion" that Lin Ruo left on the table, and took it and turned a few pages, but soon became addicted to it.

Besides, Lin Ruo, when he arrived at the lobby of the Criminal Department, sitting directly above was the old Qiu Pass of the Shoufu Pavilion who was ordered to supervise the case, and on both sides sat Dali Siqing, Shangshu of the Criminal Department and Jingzhao Mansion Yin, and then there were three documents that recorded the detailed process of questioning the case, and then there were two columns of officials holding black and red water and fire sticks.

"I've seen Princess Rong."

Dali Siqing, Shangshu of the Criminal Department and Yin of Jingzhao Mansion got up and clasped their fists and saluted, the three clerks left their seats and knelt on the ground, and the two columns of officials temporarily put the water and fire sticks on the ground and knelt down together.

Only Qiu Kui, who is the first assistant and the elder, saw Lin Ruo, stood up from his position, bowed his head slightly, and said, "Princess Rong." ”

Lin Ruo bowed slightly: "Elder Qiu Ge." Then, he said, "Three adults, don't be polite. ”

Dali Siqing, Shangshu of the Criminal Department, and Yin of Jingzhao Mansion withdrew their hands and stood up straight. The clerks and officials also got up one after another and returned to their places, but no one sat down. It wasn't until Qiu Pass ordered someone to bring a stool, and after Lin Ruo and Qiu Pass were seated, Dali Siqing, Shangshu of the Criminal Department and Yin of Jingzhao Mansion sat down in turn, and the three clerks also sat down, holding the pen and ink, ready to record at any time.

"Princess Rong, Lin," Qiu Ai, who was over seventy years old, spoke, his voice still full of energy, "I invite you to come over today, it is for the murder of Gu Yannian, the son of Gu Ting, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials and the right deputy commander of the city defense battalion, presumably Princess Rong already knows." ”

Lin Ruo nodded: "Yes, the concubine is also saddened by the death of the second brother Gu, and the concubine is very happy to hear that the emperor handed over the case to Qiu Ge Lao for trial." Ge Lao used to be the secretary of Dali Temple, and he was like a god in solving cases, and he would definitely be able to find the murderer of Second Brother Gu, so that Second Brother Gu could rest in peace. ”

Qiu Kui's eyes flickered, staring at Lin Ruo, and replied: "In this case, I also ask Princess Rong to tell the truth about this official's inquiry, so as to find the murderer as soon as possible." ”

Lin Ruo bowed slightly: "It should be like this." ”

After getting Lin Ruo's promise, Qiu Kui was shocked, and began to inquire: "Lin, you were originally the daughter of Gu Ting, the secretary of the ministry, and later received the emperor's grace and made a clear relationship with the Gu family, and the queen mother gave the surname 'Lin', named 'Ruo', and entered the Lin family tree, no longer a member of the Gu family." In this way, can this official think that you have a grudge against the Gu family? ”

Lin Ruo chuckled: "Yes." However, Qiu Ge Lao, your sentence 'you have a grudge against the Gu family' is too understatement, between the concubine and the Gu family, and Gu Ting, there is a deep grudge, and it is not an exaggeration to say 'not to share the sky'. Otherwise, Concubine Ben would not have begged the emperor to move my mother's spiritual seat out of the Gu family's ancestral tomb, and my eldest sister would also change her surname to 'Lin', and her relationship with the Gu family would be clear. ”

Although this matter is well known in Bian'an City, it can even be said that everyone in Donglu knows about it, but when Lin Ruo said it so frankly, the three adults sitting high in the hall were still shocked in their hearts, looked at each other, and looked at each other. He moved slightly, sat up again, and said nothing.

Qiu Kui said indignantly: "Those who are humane are also the principles of heaven." If it is human, how is it different from a beast? ”

Lin Ruo smiled faintly: "It is difficult for a Qing official to decide family affairs, why this concubine and the Gu family draw a clear line, it is the matter of this concubine, and the reason for this involves the past of the family." The deceased is safe, and it has nothing to do with this case, so Qiu Ge Lao does not have to be obsessed with it. Concubine Ben and the Gu family do have a grudge against each other, which Concubine Ben has already admitted, so Elder Ge should continue to ask about the case. ”

Qiu Kui was stunned for a moment, and he was so angry that he blew his beard, but what Lin Ruo said was right, the private affairs of the family house were difficult to decide. The key is whether the grudge between Lin Ruo and the Gu family is the reason for his killing of Gu Yannian.

Regarding this question, Lin Ruo naturally denied it: "Although I don't share the sky with the Gu family, this is not the case between me and Second Brother Gu. Gu family, I only recognize him as a relative. I want to bring down Gu Ting, I want to put the Gu family to death, but I will never hurt Second Brother Gu, he is the only relative in the Gu Mansion who treats me sincerely except for my sister. ”

Lin Ruowei raised his head and said sincerely: "Rumors are rife in Beijing, all say that Second Brother Gu was stabbed to death by a woman who does not know martial arts but never resisted, and he has a letter with a similar handwriting to mine. Even if it is my hand, this is enough to prove that there is no resentment between me and Second Brother Gu. He sees me as a sister, and I see him as a brother. However, Elder Qiu Ge, three adults, I will also tell you the truth today. If it weren't for Second Brother Gu, the Gu family would have been ruined a long time ago! Just because Gu Ting's wife and daughter Gu Manni have repeatedly wanted to put me to death, how to judge according to the law, Qiu Ge Lao and the three adults should know much better than me. If it weren't for Second Brother Gu's face, how could I show mercy to their subordinates? People are not grass and trees, they are second brother Gu's relatives after all. How could I have had a slight advantage over them in the past ten years? ”

Dali Siqing, Shangshu of the Criminal Department and Yin of Jingzhao Mansion looked at each other again, not daring to say more.

When the three clerks recorded this, they were even more frightened and broke out in a cold sweat.

Qiu Kui lowered his eyes, snorted coldly, and said "What a big breath" in his heart, and then grabbed the rumors that Lin Ruo said, and asked: "Lin, you know so much about the case, did you know it from the rumors, did Su Muyu, the head of the criminal department, tell you, or do you know it from rumors?" ”

Lin Ruo frowned: "Why did Elder Qiu Ge ask this?" ”

Qiu Kui replied, "You have a bad relationship with Su Muyu, the head of the lawsuit of the Criminal Department, and he went to King Rong's Mansion after the test, so I have to make people suspicious." ”

Lin Ruo smiled bitterly and said, "If I say no, Elder Qiu Ge, will you believe it?" ”

Qiu Ai was sitting precariously and said loudly: "In the public court, every word and deed is recorded. Lin, you can deny this, but the official will also check it. But if what you say is false, according to the law, you shall receive thirty rods. ”

Lin Ruo nodded: "This concubine knows." However, listening to Qiu Gelao's words, it confirmed the rumors that the concubine had heard all over the capital, and what she said was true? ”

Qiu Kui frowned, noncommittal.

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