Chapter 16: A slap, fifty taels.
The spring rain that had stopped was falling like silk at this moment.
In court, as soon as Chai Er's words came out, the rest of the family could only confess to their crimes.
But all the spearheads are pointed at Chai Dafu.
Even if He Jingwen wanted to take refuge, he was powerless at the moment.
Just when He Jingwen wanted to shoot the shocking wood and punish Chai Dafu according to the law of the Ming Dynasty.
He saw Song Ren, who had been silent, suddenly grinning at him.
That smile made He Jingwen feel stunned.
This damn Song Ren wants to do what he wants to do again!
Song Ren touched his chin and took a few steps towards the case in the lobby, "Lord He, Xiaocui's case has been sentenced the day before yesterday, which you admitted earlier." Chai Dafu asked me to write a pleadings and file a lawsuit with an honorarium of fifty taels, and the case was closed, and I also fulfilled my obligations. ”
"In this way, even if the fifty taels of silver are below, but Chai Dafu sent the family in the house to rob it during the day, which is really daring!"
When Chai An and the other five family members heard this, they were all shocked.
"According to the law, whoever snatches by day shall fight a hundred years in battle, and whoever hurts shall be beheaded. In order to subtract one from each, it is necessary to put the word snatch on the right forearm and stab. ”
"Chai Dafu only gave me an honorarium of fifty taels, but asked me to repay one hundred taels, this kind of behavior is regarded as profit, and it should be hanged."
Hearing Song Ren say these harsh punishments, Chai An and the few family members kowtowed desperately, constantly shouting wrongs in their mouths, and they all emphasized that they were just acting according to orders, and the real culprit was Chai Dafu.
And Chai Dafu also kept scolding this group of slaves who betrayed the master, and the two parties completely tore their faces.
Seeing that the goal he wanted had been achieved, Song Ren suddenly changed his words, "The ancients had clouds, and knowing mistakes can improve a lot." If the offender is willing to make amends for his sins, I believe that a parent official like Lord He, who is sympathetic to the people, will definitely open his face. ”
He Jingwen frowned slightly, he clenched his fists, and secretly scolded this dog thing in his heart for being really insidious!
If he answers no, it is equivalent to denying that he is a good official who is sympathetic to the people, but if he says yes, Xiaocui's case will really be overturned by Song Ren.
He Jingwen has been an official for several years, so he naturally guessed that Song Ren's purpose in deliberately saying this was to let Chai An and these family members correct what Chai Dafu did to Xiaocui that day.
What is missing in that case is human witnesses!
In the face of Song Ren's conspiracy, He Jingwen had no choice but to remain silent, which could be regarded as acquiescence.
Song Ren smiled, "Lord He is really a good official." ”
He walked in front of Chai An with a step and patted the other party's shoulder gently, "Steward Chai, can you hear clearly just now?" ”
Chai Dafu knelt aside, and he finally couldn't help it at this time.
It's not so much that he couldn't help it, but that he panicked, because he was horrified to find that from the very beginning, this lawsuit was led by Song Ren, and the others seemed to be led by an invisible line and left Song Ren at the mercy of Song Ren.
Chai Dafu looked at Chai An and almost roared: "Chai An, don't be deceived by his rhetoric!" Don't forget, you are the housekeeper of Chai Mansion and a person from Chai Mansion! ”
Song Ren raised his eyebrows: "At this time, Chai An is from your Chai Mansion?" You didn't try to blame them for all the crimes, and you called them dogs who ate inside and out. ”
"Song In! Don't sow discord! ”
"Chai Dafu!"
Song Ren's voice was cold, "Don't forget that you are now the culprit who is directing others to commit crimes!" You obediently cooperate, and the crimes you committed will not lead to death, but if you are still so lucky, I will definitely let you, and even the entire Chai family, disappear in Jiangdu County! ”
"Is it true that no one dares to expose what you have done over the years?"
Chai Dafu looked at Song Ren's cold eyes, and his straight back couldn't help but soften, like a deflated ball.
Song Wu, who was watching, had only one idea at this time.
My family is father-in-law, so domineering, so handsome!
Song Ren ignored the sluggish Chai Dafu, a kind smile returned to his face, he looked at Chai An and said in a soothing tone: "Steward Chai, let me ask you again, did you hear what you said just now?" ”
Chai An subconsciously moved his body back a little, he didn't dare to look at Song Ren, he could only bury his head very low, and said in a voice like a mosquito: "Small, I heard clearly." ”
"Okay, Steward Chai, you have an opportunity to make up for your mistakes now, I hope you will take advantage of it."
"Whether it is for mermaid meat, or abandon the darkness and turn to the light, it is all in your thoughts, help me, I will ensure that you will not die for your crimes, if you don't help, Chai Dafu will let go of your family in Xicheng, I don't know."
Song Ren's words were whispered in Chai An's ear.
When Chai An raised his head in horror, he saw Song Ren still looking at him with a smile.
Song Ren asked in a deep voice: "Chai An, as the housekeeper of Chai Mansion, I believe that you should know more or less about the big and small things in the mansion, then I will ask you, what is the real situation of Xiaocui that day, you have to tell the truth." ”
Chai Dafu wanted to say something, but when he looked up, he saw He Jingwen staring at him, so he had to swallow the words back into his stomach.
Well, it's bitter and astringent.
Chai An cried with a sad face, he wanted to say that he didn't know, but he knew very well that if he didn't say it, those family members would also say it, after all, Xiaocui's struggle was very loud at that time, and the whole house heard it.
Chai An, told the story of what happened that night.
He said it in great detail, because he was the one who closed the door and was guarding the outside.
"You brute!"
Li Da was half furious when he heard this, and he got up and wanted to beat Chai Dafu.
It was Song Ren who stopped in the middle and held Li Da firmly.
At this time, Chai Dafu was completely desperate, his eyes were closed, and he knelt so decadently, without saying a word.
Song Ren arched his hand towards He Jingwen and said: "My lord, it is obvious which is right and which is wrong, if Xiaocui is still a traitor in Chai Mansion on the night of the incident, then Chai Dafu has not committed any crime, but long before the incident, Li Da has already redeemed Xiaocui's deed of sale, Xiaocui is grateful for Chai Dafu's takeover, and is willing to stay for one more day, but he does not admit that he wants to fall into the mouth of the tiger." ”
"My lord, this is Xiao Cui's deed of sale, which has been kept by Li Da, please take a look."
Song Ren took out Xiao Cui's deed of sale from his arms and put the paper in front of He Jingwen's desk.
As soon as He Jingwen glanced at it, he heard Song Ren continue.
"Then my lord, let me settle an account next, Chai Dafu intended to commit adultery, but was resisted by Xiaocui, resulting in Chai Dafu's forehead being injured and sentenced to a fine of fifty taels of silver."
"According to what Steward Chai said, I clearly saw that Chai Dafu slapped Xiaocui twice later, since Xiaocui is not a maid in Chaifu, then everyone is human, Master Chai was sentenced to pay fifty taels for one injury, so Xiaocui slapped him twice, why should he have a hundred taels?"
"In other words, Chai Dafu should compensate Xiaocui fifty taels, do you say yes?"
"Whatever you say, be it."
He Jingwen twitched the corners of his mouth, he didn't bother to care if the account was right, he just wanted to end this lawsuit quickly, and he didn't want the adult in the back hall to continue to watch the joke.
"Eh, what Lord He said is not right, you are the chief judge, and I am just a small master."
Although Song Ren said so, he had already walked in front of Li Da.
"Uncle Li, can you leave the fifty taels of compensation to me to deal with?"
Listening to Song Ren's gentle tone, Li Da's tears couldn't stop flowing down.
Song Ren's great kindness to their family, Li Da can't wait to be a cow and a horse to repay it, although fifty taels is a lot, but compared to this kindness, what is it?
Li Da firmly grasped Song Ren's arm with both hands, and his gratitude was beyond words, so he could only reply in a trembling voice: "Engong, everything depends on you." ”
"Okay."
Song Ren smiled and walked in front of Chai Dafu again.
Chai Dafu raised his eyelids and looked at the person in front of him with hatred in his eyes.
If it is said that eyes can kill, I am afraid that Song Ren has been slashed by a thousand knives at this moment.
Blame this for everything!
Song Ren ignored the hatred in Chai Dafu's eyes, and he said indifferently: "Chai Shangshen, it's your turn to pay back the money." ”
As soon as Chai Dafu wanted to speak, he saw Song Ren raise his right hand high and quickly fall down.
"Smack!"
I only heard a crisp slap sound, which resounded above the court.
He left a fat man with a bewildered face, and a clearly visible red palm print on his snow-white and fat face.