Chapter 196: Suicide in fear of sin
Someone asked suspiciously: "What Yu Shizi said, but does it mean the grain in our granary?" ”
Yu Jingyun nodded: "And it's still the grain stored in those warehouses that were burned." Li Shangshu and others had been planning this conspiracy as early as August, so they used the excuse to ask for a holy decree and transfer Xia Yuanwai and others out of the capital, intending to steal the grain and transport it out of the capital. It's just a pity that people are not as good as heaven, and it rains in the south one after another, and many official roads have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides, causing those grains to be hoarded in the middle of the road and cannot be transported.
Therefore, they temporarily stopped the plan in their hands, and waited until some time ago, after all the roads were cleared, and then they used their power to exchange the grain in batches. ”
Everyone looked at each other.
Yu Jingyun smiled proudly and continued: "After Xia Yuanwai noticed it, he informed Aunt Rou of this matter. He didn't expect that Aunt Rou would be the person sent by Li Shangshu to spy on him, so she startled the snake and provoked a killing disaster for herself.
Aunt Rou conspired with Li Shangshu to use the strategy of diverting the tiger from the mountain to call Xia Yuanwai back to Xia Mansion from Cangxiao, Li Shangshu and others took the opportunity to launch and set fire to Cangxiao, taking the opportunity to cover up Cangxiao's deficit, and pushed all the sins on Xia Yuanwai, so that he could extinguish the law. It's almost seamless.
It's a pity that I happened to be patrolling Dongcheng that day, and quickly dispatched troops to the warehouse to extinguish the fire, and found that there were suspicious points, suspecting that the fire at the grain depot was just an empty city plan.
Coupled with An Sheng's perseverance in investigating the case, they were afraid that the matter would be exposed, so they snatched Xia Yuanwai's manual, forged criminal evidence and witnesses, and ordered Aunt Rou to testify against Xia Yuanwai's corruption.
If the emperor was really angry, he quickly set Xia Yuanwai's crime, and just waited for him to open the knife and behead, and there would be no trouble.
And because of an autumn rain on the day of the incident, the wheat left along the road when Li Shangshu and others transferred grain sprouted. They were afraid of being exposed, so they ordered their henchmen to eradicate the wheat seedlings along the road, but they were bumped into by Xia Ansheng, who went to Cangli to investigate the case, and became suspicious.
Li Shangshu and the others simply didn't do anything and ordered the killer to assassinate her. As a result, he happened to be rescued by this son, and he found the grain that was transferred away. This is what I deduced as the course of the case. As for whether it is true, or if there is anything that needs to be added, several adults can summon Li Shangshu to come, and the first instance will know. ”
His words were reasonable and well-founded, and he connected all the causes and consequences of the whole case, coupled with Yu Jingyun's words, and the grain that was transferred away in his hands, a few people in the hall naturally did not dare to slack off.
This trial is a three-hall trial, and the emperor has appointed it, even if it is a dignified household secretary, he can also be invited to come over and cooperate in the trial. At that moment, he issued a signature and ordered the officials to go to Shangshu Mansion immediately.
The official took the order and left, and several chief judges in the hall were shocked: "Ding Xirou, do you still have something to say now?" ”
Aunt Rou was almost paralyzed in the hall, facing the majestic court, as well as the incriminating evidence in Master Ding's hands, knowing that quibbling was useless, she kowtowed again and again and begged for mercy, and confessed truthfully.
"The folk girl is just an ordinary Qinglou woman, and she doesn't understand the stakes. It was indeed Master Li who ransomed me from the Qinglou, ordered someone to adjust and teach, and then sent him to Xiangfu County. He ordered the Minnu to find a way to persuade Lord Xia that she could be used by him. Who would have thought that Lord Xia would be obedient to me in other things, but he was unwilling to go along with Li Shangshu.
I was afraid of arousing his suspicions, so I did not dare to say much, so I only inquired about his household affairs from side to side, and he believed in me and told me the truth about his findings and concerns.
I used this information to ask Li Shangshu for merit and reward, and Li Shangshu made this plan with me, diverted the tiger from the mountain, set fire to the warehouse, and framed him.
Later, the warehouse caught fire, and Lord Xia was arrested and taken to prison. I thought I could retire. In addition, Mrs. Xia couldn't tolerate me, so I thought about leaving. This matter was confidential, and I was worried that someone would kill people, so the account book was not burned at the order of Li Shangshu, but hidden.
Sure enough, Li Shangshu refused to let me go, and at the critical moment, I used the account book as a shield to save my life.
Miss An Sheng did not give up, and took a step ahead of Li Shangshu and searched the account book. Li Shangshu was afraid that Xia Yunhai would expose his crimes, so he attacked first, threatened me to testify against Lord Xia in court, and put him to death immediately. I knew that there would be no more way to live, but I was forced to be helpless, so I lost my conscience again.
Adults and little women are also forced to be helpless. He Li Shangshu is so powerful that how many court officials have to swallow their anger and dare not provoke, not to mention that I am a woman in a green building? I beg your spare life. ”
Aunt Rou's words made An Sheng grit his teeth when he heard it, and moved others to listen to it.
"You know that if you framed my father, Li Shangshu would not let you go, but you even succumbed to his obscenity and aided the abuse! My father treats you very well! ”
Aunt Rou cried bitterly, and she couldn't regret it: "Miss Ansheng, the ants are still stealing life, I am just an ordinary person, and I am just stealing life to endure humiliation." Lord Xia really has a deep affection for me, and I have thought about living like this for the rest of my life and serving him with all my heart. That's why I listened to Li Shangshu's words, and repeatedly exhorted your father to protect himself and not to be hostile to them.
I also tried my best to win your trust, say all your good things in front of your father, mediate the relationship between your father and daughter, join forces with others, create a fake case of abduction and trafficking, and suppress the Xue family, just to gain a foothold in Xia Mansion.
It's a pity that I can't help myself, and I can only obey the orders of others. Am I having trouble sleeping? Struggling every day? Therefore, I will explain the matter and explain it today, and exonerate Lord Xia for a little crime, hoping to alleviate a trace of guilt in my heart. ”
An Sheng was originally a soft-hearted person, and when she heard Aunt Rou crying, the hatred that was full of hatred suddenly subsided a lot, and she had to bear the sanctions of the national law, and it was difficult to escape the law, so she couldn't bear to be too harsh on her.
Dali Temple ordered someone to take the confession between her and Master Ding to sign and draw it, and then ordered someone to escort the two down, and the case will be released after the trial is completed.
As soon as they were all set off, one of the officials who went to Shangshu Mansion went straight to the lobby from the outside in a panic, and ran out of breath: "My lord, it's not good! ”
Dali Siqing sank his face unhappily: "Why are you so panicked? ”
The official knelt on the ground, took a breath, and said simply: "Li Shangshu committed suicide in the mansion!" ”
"Huh?" Everyone's surprise!
Yu Jingyun also stood up with a "pout", and suddenly changed his face: "What?!" ”
The official repeated again: "The young people went to Shangshu Mansion to invite Li Shangshu to come to Dali Temple, and after the ceremony, there was no movement in the study, so we broke into the door and found that Master Li had taken poison and bled to death. ”
Several chief judges looked at each other, and no one thought that the case would come and go, and when it was about to come out, it would be unexpectedly unexpected, and it would end up like this.
Yu Jingyun also looked annoyed and was silent.
Several people got together, discussed in a low voice for a moment, and then arched their hands to Yu Jingyun: "The trial of this case has been clear so far, and there is no need to continue interrogating Lord Xia." And Li Shangshu committed suicide in fear of sin, and I will go to Shangshu Mansion to explore the scene, so as to write down the excerpts of the original situation and enlighten the Holy Judgment. ”
Yu Jingyun said absent-mindedly: "It should be, it should be." ”
"Then may I ask Yu Shizi, where are the transshipped public grains now? We can also present the saint together. ”
Yu Jingyun coughed lightly and said in a deep voice: "This case is urgent, there are only three days, lest the heads of Xia Yuanwai fall to the ground, and several adults will mistakenly judge the unjust case, insult the official name, and cause irreparable life lawsuits." Therefore, this son of the world returned to Beijing first, and all the grain was handed over to his lieutenant general for safekeeping, and I don't know exactly where it is now.
You will ignore this matter for the time being, first present the facts of the case, and wait until the grain returns to Beijing, and then the son of this world will make a gift to the saint. ”
Several presiding judges looked at each other: "Then if there is no food and the prisoner's confession, we will not be able to explain to the Holy Lord." ”
Yu Jingyun only sighed slightly: "This is easy to say, I will leave immediately, and I will personally escort the grain back." You will find out the ins and outs of the matter first. ”
Several people were a little embarrassed, and just as they were about to speak, Yu Jingyun pointed to Dali Siqing: "This errand will be handed over to you, and this son will not delay much, just leave now." ”
Several people saw that Yu Jingyun had designated people, and they were happy to watch from the wall, so they all took orders. Only Dali Siqing was in a dilemma, but he didn't dare to say a word "no".
Yu Jingyun turned to An Sheng and said, "Wait for my good news, when I come back, you must cook it yourself, so that you can treat your son." ”
An Sheng was full of gratitude, and nodded busily: "Well, when you come back, what do you want to eat, what I will do for you, don't say a meal, even if it is ten or eight meals, it is okay." ”
Yu Jingyun leaned on An Sheng's ear and smiled evilly: "What if this son of the world asks you to do it for me for a lifetime?" ”
The tone was ambiguous, and Xia Ansheng's face turned red: "Trick me into being your cook again, you have to ask my master if he agrees." ”
Yu Jingyun hooked his lips slightly: "This can't help him." ”
He smiled wildly, waved his sleeves, turned around and strode away.
Several chief judges finally sent this great god away, and they didn't dare to make good claims, so they ordered the officials to step forward, temporarily put Xia Yuanwai in prison, and retreated to Shangshu Mansion without mentioning it.
Things have taken a turn for the better, and An Sheng and Uncle Xia are both elated.
An Sheng knelt down and kowtowed to the uncle of the Xia family in an orderly manner: "An Sheng thanked the uncle." ”
Uncle Xia hurriedly stepped forward to help An Sheng up from the ground: "Girl, it's really good!" Even the uncle is ashamed of himself. I didn't expect you to be able to get Yu Shizi's help, it's really amazing. ”
An Sheng smiled slightly: "Yu Shizi is worried about the country and the people, and he made a move for the people of Chang'an, not because of private friendship." ”
Uncle Xia smiled at his beard: "Now that the clouds are open and the moon is bright, Yu Shizi has come forward, I believe that your father's life can be saved." ”
"As long as people are healthy, nothing else matters." An Sheng said happily: "Uncle didn't know the prophet, and he was clever enough to send someone to Luoyang City. I just don't know where that booklet came from? Didn't Li Shangshu burn it? ”