Huo Huangying returned to the lobby, sat down behind the official case, and asked Mei Zihan, Master Qi and Jianshu to bring the case files they had sorted out to her to read.

After a cursory browsing of more than a dozen cases, Huo Huangying found that there were many economic disputes and property disputes, and most of the other civil entanglements and murder cases were caused by money disputes, and the remaining half were housework, neighborhood disputes, and emotional entanglements between men and women. People die for money, birds die for food, which is the result of the economic prosperity of Xiazhao.

After reading it, the fire girl nodded secretly.

The case file was organized to her liking.

Qi is the master bookkeeper who has been working for more than ten years, is familiar with public business, and has experience, otherwise he would not have been relied on by the previous county order. Although Jianshu had never been in the Yamen, after Huo Huangying's explanation was clear, she was familiar with the class, proficient, and able to grasp the key points and doubts of each case.

The most surprising thing for Huo Huangying was Mei Zihan: he had been studying hard for the imperial examination and had never been in contact with official business, but this trial not only marked the doubts and key points of each case in the case file, but also put forward his own views and opinions, including details such as where to start the investigation and trial, so that Huo Huangying could see his consideration for himself, not just the case itself. All daughters' families love talented and good-looking young men, and the fire girl is no exception, if Mei Zihan has no ink on her chest, no matter how considerate she is, I am afraid it will be difficult to impress her; But now it makes her very excited and happy.

She glanced at Mei Zihan.

Mei Zihan was looking up at her.

When their eyes collided, the two smiled.

Huo Huangying thought he would say something, but he smiled and bowed his head, as if he knew that she could read between the lines, so he was a little uncomfortable, and that kind of demeanor that concealed his feelings was more moving than a frank oath. Huo Huangying has never felt that life is so fulfilling, and life is full of hope.

Suddenly, the master of Qi asked: "What regulations do you have, or do you just accept the case today, wait for the clues to be sorted out, and then try it tomorrow?" ”

Huo Huang Ying said: "No, it will be tried immediately!" ”

In this grand situation in front of her, if she does not propose a case for trial, will she not live up to the people's trust and expectations for her? If one or two cases can be tried by thunderous means, and three cases are better, she will be recognized by the people and consolidate the people's expectations for her, and she will never let go of this great opportunity!

Strike while the iron is hot, nothing more.

Master Qi hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, please command." ”

Mei Zihan also looked at her with blazing eyes.

Huo Huangying said: "Jianshu and Meixian Cheng went to the public office of the torture room next to them, continued to collect the case, and Qi was the master to assist the official in hearing the case." ”

Everyone agreed in unison.

Huo Huang Ying chose the case.

Which one should be tried first?

If you pick a case that is too complicated, I am afraid that it will be difficult to judge the result for a while; Even if the result of the trial is out, it may not be able to cross the limelight of Li Hanyao yesterday - Li Hanyao made a thunderous shot yesterday and killed dozens of officials. But if the case is too simple and trivial, even if it is clearly tried, it will not reflect her methods, and it will not arouse the interest of the people.

After careful consideration, she chose a case in which her in-laws accused her daughter-in-law of cheating. First, she knows that it is not easy for a woman to be a daughter-in-law, and if this daughter-in-law is wronged, she will definitely make the decision for her and return her innocence. Second, the woman's name festival is the most eye-catching, she, the newly appointed county magistrate, is from a dusty background, and the name festival is being criticized, just to use this case to show her position and viewpoint, and reverse everyone's impression.

After choosing, she sent an order to ascend to the church, and at the same time quietly summoned Feng Hui, asking him to send two clever brothers to inquire about the situation of the Zhou family, the reputation of her in-laws and daughter-in-law in the neighborhood, and then quickly go back and forth.

Feng Hui hurriedly explained the arrangements.

Sure enough, the people were in high spirits.

Waiting for the promotion hall, they all desperately squeezed in.

When Li Hanyao and the others arrived, the court trial was going on, and many people gathered outside the hall to watch the excitement, under the constraints of Feng Hui and the brothers, there were occasional whispered discussions, but no one made a noise, and they all listened quietly to the questioning of the female county magistrate inside. Suddenly, I saw a group of officials walking around a few young men and women in good costumes, and they were in awe, and without waiting to drive them away, Hula dodged a way and let them in.

Li Hanyao and the others didn't go in, but stood at the door of the lobby to listen to the trial.

I saw an old man and a mother-in-law kneeling in the center of the lobby, and a little daughter-in-law next to her, and Huo Huangying was asking them.

Duan Cunrui and the others saw that Huo Huangying was wearing an official uniform, but he had a bit of an official's posture, but his expression and tone were not solemn and serious as an official, and he was delicate and chatting with people, and couldn't help frowning-this is just child's play!

Li Hanyao's feelings were completely different, she listened to Huohuangying's delicate and tactful voice, and there were traps hidden in her seemingly casual questioning, and her eyes couldn't help but be bright, full of interest, and felt refreshing.

Duan Cunrui and the others listened to a few words, and they also heard the taste, so they accepted the contempt and paid attention to every word of Huo Huangying.

Huo Huangying asked: "Uncle Zhou, Granny Zhou, you accused the Qin family of having an affair with Li Chun, and posted all the money upside down to Li Chun, what evidence do you have?" ”

Mrs. Zhou said: "My lord, she has rented the shop to Li Chun for several years, and she hasn't seen half of the rental money." The shop is close to the wharf, the market is good, the rent is expensive, and there are more than 100 taels a year. She also often meets Li Chun in the shop, isn't this stealing? Take pity on my grandson and granddaughter, and let her be raised with yellow melons and skinny melons, and she has not worn a few decent clothes all year round......" said and wiped away tears.

Huo Huangying interrupted her and asked, "Why don't you take care of the shop yourself?" ”

Mrs. Zhou was stunned and didn't know how to reply.

Huo Huangying: "Huh? He didn't let go of his face, but the urging tone made Zhou Laohan and Mrs. Zhou extremely stressed.

Mrs. Zhou muttered, "That's, her dowry, but my lord—" She didn't wait for Huo Huangying to speak, and hurriedly added—"Her dowry was originally a small shop, a little bigger, and it was my dead son who helped her cook and earn money to change this big one, and this shop is half as big as my son......"

Zhou Laohan hurriedly said: "That's it." ”

Huo Huangying chuckled and said, "Whether your son helps her or your grandson helps her, it is her dowry shop, and how much rent she collects is her own business, and it has nothing to do with you." The official also asks you: You said that your daughter-in-law had a private meeting with Li Chun in the shop, but is there anyone to testify? Catch the thief and catch the stolen goods, catch the traitor and take the double, since you have seen it, why don't you take her on the spot, but come to sue with empty teeth? ”

Zhou Laohan shouted: "She doesn't admit it!" ”

Mrs. Zhou also shouted: "She said that she talked to Li Chun about business and rent collection. I asked her what the silver was. She couldn't take it out. ”

Huo Huangying said unhurriedly: "Her shop is rented to Li Chun, it is normal for her to meet Li Chun, as long as she does not behave recklessly, she must not tarnish her reputation at will, let alone sue the court." Although this move will disgrace the Qin family, it will also disgrace your dead son, and your grandson and granddaughter will also be affected, which will make them unable to raise their heads in front of people, and even affect their future marriage. Besides, you said that the Qin clan couldn't take out the silver, why did you take it out? It was her dowry shop, how much money she collected, and where she collected it, it was her private matter, and there was no need to explain it to others. Even if you are her in-laws, there is no reason to ask for it. ”

Zhou Laohan and Mrs. Zhou were dumbfounded.

Mrs. Zhou was angry and said indignantly: "My mother-in-law's birthday, shouldn't she be filial piety, shouldn't she take money?" ”

Huo Huangying immediately asked the daughter-in-law: "Qin, your mother-in-law celebrates her birthday, do you have the filial piety of your daughter-in-law?" ”

Qin kept her head down, waiting for the county magistrate to question her, but the county magistrate kept asking her in-laws and dismissed her in-laws' accusations one by one, she listened to it like a dream, and couldn't believe that the lord was defending her so much. Hearing the adult's inquiry, she woke up like a dream, hurriedly raised her head, and said in a panic: "Yes! Yes! Every year, the little woman has to make clothes, shoes and socks for her in-laws, from the inside out, from head to toe, and there are several sets a year, all of which are good materials. There are also food, ginseng and bird's nest have also been bought......"

Huo Huangying didn't wait for her to finish, then turned her gaze to Zhou Laohan and Zhou Pozi, and asked, "Is that really the case?" The voice was gone.

Mrs. Zhou said, "Yes." But ......"