Zhang Wanliang was furious and said angrily: "Ge Zhenzhen, you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust." Lord Prefect, I want to sue Ge Zhenzhen for adultery, Ge Zhenzhen and your brother Xu Sen have long had an adulterous affair, and my daughter is your niece nine times out of ten. Ge Zhenzhen dared to be so arrogant in the court, just because she annoyed the adults, and your brother Xu Sen would also help her intercede.

Ge Zhenzhen thought that I didn't know about her and Xu Sen, but in fact, I followed her several times, and she often secretly went to the house on Xu Sen's Xiangshan Street. I didn't dare to say this, because I was afraid that Ge Zhenzhen and Xu Sen would kill me. Now that Ge Zhenzhen is like this to me, I can't control a lot, Ge Zhenzhen and Xu Sen's adultery, Ge Zhenzhen's personal maid, and a coachman named Liu Wen in the family all know, and the neighbors on Xiangshan Street, or some people have seen Ge Zhenzhen in and out of Xu Sen's house. Adults can ask them to testify, I am not lying, please be fair and honest, and punish Ge Zhenzhen and Xu Sen according to law. ”

Zhang Wanliang's words shocked everyone again, everyone was stunned for a moment, and there was immediately high talk and low talk outside the court, laughing and laughing. Xu Yan was stunned for a moment, his face turned red, and he was extremely embarrassed, he didn't expect to find a child, not only caused a misunderstanding first, but also led to his younger brother's embarrassment. If his unsuccessful younger brother really has something to do with this Ge Zhenzhen, Zhang Wanliang told his absurd things in the court, especially the Hang and Qu families are beside him, and Yun Shizi is also there, and he can't protect him if he wants to.

Ge Zhenzhen was embarrassed for a moment, and suddenly grabbed Zhang Wanliang and tore it and said, "Zhang Wanliang, you bastard, what nonsense are you talking about, which eye did you see that I had an affair with Xu Sen?" You did something wrong yourself, and you want to accuse me, and I was convicted by the prefect, will you be better off yourself? ”

Zhang Wan said angrily: "Did I talk nonsense, don't you know it in your own heart?" Do you dare to say what you did on the second and twenty-seventh days of last month, and on the sixth day of this month, and where are your people? Didn't you go to Xiangshan Street and Xu Sen to go back? I've been putting up with you, thinking that we can find someone we like, don't suffer from each other, and there's nothing wrong with making do with it, but today you forced me so much, why should I cover it up for you? ”

Ge Zhenzhen was even more embarrassed: "Zhang Wanliang, you wronged me, I killed you." Ge Zhenzhen was annoyed, raised the dagger and stabbed Zhang Wanliang in the chest, Zhang Wanliang was frightened, seeing that the dagger was about to pierce into the body, a person next to him suddenly grabbed Ge Zhenzhen's arm, and the dagger stopped in front of Zhang Wanliang's chest. Ge Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment, looked up and saw Yun Xian grabbing his arm, Yun Xian twisted it hard, Ge Zhenzhen's arm was in severe pain, he couldn't help but let go of his right hand, the dagger fell off, Yun Xian reached out to catch the dagger, shook it hard, and pushed Ge Zhenzhen away a few steps.

Ge Zhenzhen stood firm and said angrily at Yun Xian: "It's you again, who are you, what kind of benefits did you receive from Zhang Wanliang, and defend him like this?" Zhang Wanliang's silver money is mine, and the benefits you received must also be returned to me? ”

Xu Yan took a deep breath and said in shock: "Ge Zhenzhen, you are presumptuous, this is Yun Shizi of the Dingping Marquis Mansion, Yun Shizi is also the younger brother of the current queen, does he need to collect Zhang Wanliang's benefits?" You must not be rude to Yun Shizi. ”

Ge Zhenzhen glanced at Yun Xian, shocked and unbelievable, and took a step back in fright.

Xu Yan patted the hall again and said, "Ge Zhenzhen, you want to hurt people's lives in the court, you are really bold and reckless. If you despise the court, the judge can convict you. Zhang Wanliang sued you and Xu Sen for adultery, and it will take time to verify the authenticity. The magistrate will put you in prison for the time being, and when the truth is clarified, we will be convicted together. Someone came, put Ge Zhenzhen in prison, and everyone else retreated. ”

The two officials immediately escorted Ge Zhenzhen away, Zhang Wanliang, Zhang Lianhe, Sister-in-law Li, Granny Zhao, Aunt Ma and others also left the court, and Yun Xian and Lan Chu also retreated outside the court.

Then the two of them escorted a dignified and graceful young woman into the court, this woman had seen her at Mrs. Qu's birthday banquet yesterday, it was Yan Jin, Hang Zhirong's wife. Yan Jin also held a two- or three-month-old baby in his arms, and walked slowly into the public hall, with a calm and steady posture.

Yan Jin didn't kneel, he only bowed to Xu Yan, and said lightly: "I've seen the prefect." "Yan Jin was born in a family of eunuchs, and Hang Zhirong was an official in the Ministry of Officials, Yan Jin did not kneel in court, and it was not a violation of the law, Xu Yan did not pursue it much.

Xu Yan looked at Yan Jin and said, "Who is in the hall, report your name?" ”

Yan Jin: "Yan Jin, a woman, is the wife of Hang Zhirong of the Hang family in Jinzhou." ”

Xu Yan: "Yan Jin, where did the baby in your arms come from, whose son is it?" ”

Yan Jin glanced down at the baby, his eyes were full of joy, and he said softly: "The baby was brought back to Hang's house by my husband Hang Zhirong last night, and he said that the child was his illegitimate son, named Hang Zuoxu, and I raised Zuoxu after that." ”

Xu Yan: "Who is the baby's biological mother, where is it now, and where did his mother and this baby live before tonight?" ”

Yan Jin hesitated for a while and said, "I don't know, my husband didn't say it." ”

Xu Yan looked at Hang Zhirong, who was standing outside the public hall, and said, "Master Hang, please go to the court." ”

Hang Zhirong glanced at Hang Ji, hesitated, didn't say anything, walked into the court, stood beside Yan Jin, and bowed to Xu Yan slightly.

Xu Yan looked at Hang Zhirong and asked, "Hang Zhirong, can you explain who this baby's biological mother is, where is she now, and where did his mother and this baby live before last night?" ”

Hang Zhirong hesitated and said, "Lord Prefect, I know that you are looking for a prisoner from the imperial court, but Zuo Xu is just my illegitimate son, and it has nothing to do with the remnants of the Ning family you are looking for." I heard that the thief robbed the remnants of the Ning family from your mansion, Governor Xu should have seen the remnants of the Ning family, you take a closer look at Zuo Xu, does he look the same as the remnants of the Ning family? ”

Xu Yan was a little embarrassed, the remnants of the Ning family were carried back to the mansion for a short time, and he and the rest of the Xu Mansion didn't pay much attention to the child's appearance. Besides, a two-month-old baby's face looks similar, all of them are milky and white, and everyone can't remember the real appearance, which is understandable. Therefore, they could not identify the remnants of the Ning family by their appearances at all. Only through the age of the child, the brown patches on the back, and the time when the child appeared, the identity of the remnants of the Ning family was identified.

Like Zhang Lianhe's child, the Hang family also suddenly heard the sound of a child crying this morning, and immediately rushed to Hang's house to check, and found that the baby of the Hang family was also two or three months old, and there was also a brown patch on the back.

Xu Yan coughed and said: "The child is only two months old, and he is too young, except for his closest relatives, it is difficult for others to really distinguish the child's appearance." Therefore, based on his appearance alone, the official could not confirm which child was the remnant of the Ning family. And last night the remnants of the Ning family were robbed, and the eldest prince of Hang happened to bring home a baby last night, not only the same age as the remnants of the Ning family, but also had the same brown spot on his back. The official had to suspect that this child was the remnant of the Ning family who was robbed.

Ning Yuan's treason and rebellion is a major crime of the Jiu clan, if the Hang family really robbed the remnants of the Ning family, the relationship between the Hang family and Ning Yuan will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the imperial court. I also hope that the eldest prince of Hang will frankly admit that the reason for saving the remnants of the Ning family may be dealt with lightly by the imperial court? ”

Hang Zhirong said slightly angrily: "Lord Prefect, I just said that Zuo Xu is my illegitimate son, not the remnant of the Ning family, what can I explain, you yourself can't recognize the appearance of the remnant of the Ning family, do you want to blame others?" ”

Xu Yan frowned and forbeared: "Since this baby is not a remnant of the Ning family, please explain the identity and name of the baby's biological mother, where the baby's mother is now, and where did the baby's mother and this baby live before last night?"

Hang Zhirong: "This is my private matter, I don't want to talk about it?" ”

Xu Yan: "If this is the case, not only the official, but also the matter will be reported to the imperial court, and the imperial court will also think that this baby is the remnant of the Ning family." The imperial court will definitely suspect that the reason why the Hang family robbed and saved the remnants of the Ning family, and whether the Hang family participated in Ning Yuan's treason and rebellion, the Hang family will be affected by the eldest prince of Hang, right? ”

Hang Zhirong said angrily: "The child's mother is a private prostitute, I think she can't be on the stage, so I gave her some silver and let her leave Jinzhou, and I don't know where she went." ”

Xu Yan: "What is the child's mother's surname?" Which brothel was you in before? Where did she give birth to her baby? Where have you lived in the past year? ”

Hang Zhirong said loudly: "Lord Prefect, I said that Zuo Xu is my illegitimate son, and he has nothing to do with the remnants of the Ning family, do you have to be an enemy of the Hang family and make my private affairs public?" ”

Xu Yan: "The official has no intention of snooping on the private affairs of the eldest prince of Hangzhou, but if the official does not investigate clearly, the imperial court will also send others to find out the identity of the child." If the imperial court finds out that the eldest prince of Hang is lying, it will assume that this child is the remnant of the Ning family. At that time, it was difficult for the Hang Mansion to get rid of the sin of Ning Yuan's comrades, not only was it difficult for the child to live, but the lives of the Hang family were also worried. If this child is just the blood of Hang Dagongzi, and Hang Dagongzi tells the truth and proves his identity, can he and the Hang family save their lives? ”

Hang Zhirong's face was embarrassed, and he clenched his fists and hesitated.

Hang Zhitong, who was standing outside the public hall, couldn't help but say loudly: "Big brother, things have come to this point, who is Zuo Xu's mother, you can tell the prefect, right?" We can solve other things slowly, it's better than letting the court think that the Hang family is plotting rebellion? ”

Hang Zhirong couldn't help but turn his head to look at Hang Ji, when the government arrested and took the child to the government office, Hang Zhirong suddenly felt that something was wrong, and immediately ran to Hang Ji for help. Although Hang Ji noticed the matter between Hang Zhirong and Zuo Peipei in advance, he only sent someone to cover up the traces of their contacts. Today's events are too sudden, no matter whether you find a living person or a dead person temporarily, pretending to be the mother of the child, it is difficult to withstand the scrutiny of the imperial court. If the imperial court finds out that the Hang family is lying, it will assume that the child is Ning Yuan's son. The Hang family robbed and rescued the remnants of the Ning family, and it was difficult to escape the suspicion of Ning Yuan's comrades. Treason and rebellion are not trivial, if the court is suspicious, the fate of the Hang family is worried, it is better to tell the truth and be safe. Other things can only be solved slowly. Therefore, Hang Ji nodded slightly to Hang Zhirong.