At this moment, above the public hall of the Yamen of Jiutu City, the Lord of Yuhong City sat in front of the hall, staring at Mu Huo with his eyes like a torch, and his voice was light but majestic: "Your name is Mu Huo?" Are you a member of the Mu family? ”

Mu Huo bowed his head and said: "Back to the city lord, according to the generation, the head of my family is my brother." ”

Yu Hong narrowed his eyes slightly: "The deaths of Bao Xian and Ling Cui, is it your doing?" Mu Huo was just about to speak, but Yu Hong raised his hand to stop, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is about the face of your Mu family, you must think twice before answering." ”

Mu Huo said in a trembling voice: "Little one...... How could the little one do such evil deeds if he did not do it? ”

Mu Huo's denial did not surprise Kui Xuan in the slightest, he turned to the Yuhong City Lord, and said in a deep voice: "Yuhong City Lord, the witness Miss Tang Ming is here, you might as well listen to her statement on this matter." ”

The Yuhong City Lord's gaze turned sharply to Tang Ming, and there was a coercion in his voice that could not be ignored: "Miss Tang Ming, Mu Huo insists that he did not kill Bao Xian and Ling Cui, do you have conclusive evidence that he is the murderer?" ”

Tang Ming was forced by Yu Hong, and there were bursts of fear in her heart, and her voice trembled involuntarily: "It's all ...... It was all told to me by Mu Huo himself......"

The Yuhong City Lord frowned and asked, "Why did Mu Huo reveal this matter to you?" What exactly do you have to do with each other? ”

Tang Ming stammered and said, "We...... ...... between us" Her gaze unconsciously drifted to Mu Huo, and quickly moved away.

Kui Xuan sensed Tang Ming's fear, and understood in his heart that he took over the topic and told the Yuhong City Lord all the things that Tang Ming told him last night, including Mu Huo's successive killings of Bao Xian and Ling Cui, as well as Mu Huo's atrocities against Tang Ming's girl.

After saying that, the city lord of Yuhong turned to Tang Ming, his eyes were like torches: "Is what Kui Xuan said about joining the army true?" ”

Tang Ming took a deep breath and said in a firm voice: "What Kui Xuan said to join the army is true. ”

At this time, Tai Hao took a deep breath and said firmly: "Yuhong City Lord, these cases originally had nothing to do with the lower officials. If after nine days in prison, it is still impossible to find the evidence pointing to the guilt of the lower officials, I hope that the lord of Yuhong City will distinguish between right and wrong and return the innocence of the lower officials as soon as possible. ”

Faced with the iron-clad facts, the Yuhong City Lord sighed helplessly and ordered Mu Huo to be taken into custody for a later trial. He did not expect that Kui Xuan would be able to successfully capture Mou Huo and bring the witness Tang Ming to court. Despite Taihao's status as an official of the imperial court, Yu Hong was determined to convict him because Taihao's presence hindered his career advancement.

However, he ignored the righteous heart of Kui Xuan and Tai Hao. They are not waiting for them, and Yu Hong is about to face even greater challenges.

After Tang Ming left, the Yuhong City Lord turned to Tai Hao and said lightly: "Tai Hao, preside over your case today, and the other cases will be retried later." Your matter is still undecided. ”

Tai Hao was puzzled: "Now that it has been confirmed that the murder has nothing to do with me, why did the Yuhong City Lord say this?" ”

The lord of Yuhong City commanded majestically to one of the officials: "Go and invite Sun Dagongzi to the hall." ”

Soon, Sun Da stepped into the court with a bit of humility and respect on his face.

Yu Hong turned to Tai Hao, his eyes were like torches: "Tai Hao, do you know this Sun Da Gongzi?" ”

Tai Hao said lightly: "In that encounter in Snow Lotus Residence, I had a relationship with Sun Dagongzi. ”

Yu Hong nodded and asked bluntly, "Taihao, do you know your guilt?" ”

Tai Hao showed a look of confusion: "Xia Guan really doesn't know what the crime is. ”

Yu Hong turned to Sun Da and said, "Sun Dagongzi, then please tell Vice General Taihao in detail about the ins and outs of the matter." ”

Sun Da replied respectfully: "Yes!" When Vice General Taihao first arrived in Jiutu City, Xiao once gave him a famous painting worth a thousand taels of gold, looking forward to his visit to the shop. However, after Vice Admiral Taihao accepted the famous painting, he did not come as promised. This famous painting is worth a lot of money, and it is inevitable that the small heart will be unwilling. ”

Tai Hao flatly denied: "I have never received a painting from you." At that time, I was in Snow Lotus Residence, after you left, how could I do anything to take bribes. ”

Kui Xuan said in a deep voice: "Vice General Taihao, he has always been honest and upright. Sun Dagongzi, your words are very important, are you mistaken? Did you mistakenly give that famous painting to another official, not Vice Adjutant Taihao? ”

Sun Da eagerly defended: "How can the little one be wrong!" That painting is priceless, and the small one was handed over to Vice General Taihao by hand, and it is impossible to remember it wrong! ”

Tai Hao said solemnly: "Yuhong City Lord, this kind of absurd accusation is really unconvincing. At that time, I was in Snow Lotus House, and I sternly refused his gift, which can be proved by the second child in the store. Please also ask the city lord to see and return my innocence. ”

Yuhong City Lord's eyes were like torches, and he looked directly at Tai Hao: "Then do you remember who the shopkeeper was present at that time?" ”

Taihao took a deep breath: "Yes...... Ah Lu. ”

Yu Hong gave a majestic order to the officials: "Go and bring Ah Lu to the court quickly!" ”

The time of a stick of incense passed, and Ah Lu was taken to the court. Yu Hong first asked: "Ah Lu, where do you live now after leaving Snow Lotus Residence?" ”

Ah Lu replied respectfully: "Back to the city lord, the little one has returned to the Snow Lotus Residence." But rest assured, the little ones have changed their past mistakes and will never do it again. ”

Yu Hong stared at Ah Lu sharply: "I invite you to come this time, it's not about you." This official wants to ask you, have you ever witnessed Sun Dagongzi giving a gift to Vice General Taihao? ”

Ah Lu glanced at Tai Hao and nodded slightly: "The little one has seen it." ”

"What do you give?" Yu Hong continued to ask.

Ah Lu recalled: "It was like a picture scroll. ”

Tai Hao eagerly defended: "Ah Lu, don't talk nonsense, when did I receive his gift!" ”

Yu Hong raised his hand to stop: "Taihao, it's not yet time for you to speak." ”

A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he continued to ask Ah Lu: "Did you see Vice Admiral Taihao accept that painting with your own eyes?" ”

Ah Lu replied without hesitation: "Yes, the little one saw it with his own eyes." ”

Taihao knew in his heart that he had fallen into many traps. It is not enough for the Sun family to be framed, the Luo family, the Yang family, and the Mu family will definitely take the opportunity to fall into the ground. Ah Lu has obviously been bought, and he is now suffering words.

The Yuhong City Lord turned his gaze to Tai Hao and asked solemnly, "Vice General Tai Hao, where is that painting now?" ”

Tai Hao sneered and said disdainfully: "Yuhong City Lord, why do you believe their lies so easily? As I said, I have never accepted any bribes. You can go to the Adjutant General's Mansion and search it. ”

The Yuhong City Lord looked at Tai Hao majestically, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Vice Admiral Tai Hao, there is no need to bother with the matter of searching. Witnesses have also been found. ”

As soon as the words ended, two officials walked slowly into the public hall with a woman. That woman was none other than Zi Li. Tai Hao's heart sank, he already knew that Zi Li was the meticulous work that the Sun family had planted in the deputy general's mansion, and looking for her as a witness at this moment was obviously setting a trap.

Yu Hong turned to ask Xiang Taihao: "Vice Admiral Taihao, you are no stranger to this woman, right?" ”

Tai Hao responded lightly: "She is the maid in my adjutant general's mansion." ”

Yu Hong nodded: "That's good." Zi Li, can you confirm that Vice Admiral Taihao accepted the painting presented by Sun Dagongzi? ”

Zi Li replied respectfully, "City Lord, I know about this. ”

Tai Hao sneered and asked rhetorically, "Zi Li, how did you find out?" When I took over the painting, it hadn't moved into the Adjutant General's Mansion yet. ”

Zi Li replied calmly: "I saw it by chance in the study of the Adjutant General's Mansion." I also heard Ling Cui say that it was given to Vice General Taihao by Sun Dagongzi. ”

A trace of anger flashed in Tai Hao's eyes: "Ling Cui is dead, but you pushed this matter onto her." What do you want? Is it trying to create a situation where there is no proof of death? ”

Zi Li said firmly: "What the people said is true, and I also ask the city lord to find out." ”

Yu Hong ordered majestically: "Zi Li, you take us to the Adjutant General's Mansion and find the painting." ”

Subsequently, under the guidance of Zi Li, Yu Hong, a group of officials, Tai Hao, Kui Xuan, and Sun Da went to the Deputy General's Mansion together. Upon arrival, Coriander greeted them in surprise, but did not know the purpose of their trip. Yu Hong didn't explain and went straight to the study. Zi Li smoothly took out the painting and handed it to Yu Hong.

Yu Hong slowly unfolded the scroll, turned to Sun Da and asked, "Is this the painting you sent?" ”

Sun Da replied respectfully: "Back to the city lord, it is the painting that Xiao gave to Vice General Taihao." ”

Taihao knew that there was no way to defend himself at this moment, so he closed his eyes and let them continue to frame him.

Afterwards, they returned to the Yamen Court. Yu Hong looked at Tai Hao coldly: "Vice Admiral Tai Hao, what else do you have to say?" You should be clear about what kind of punishment officials would receive for accepting bribes according to the laws of the Eastern Empire. ”

Tai Hao sneered, with a hint of disdain in his eyes: "Yuhong City Lord, since the evidence is conclusive, you can dispose of it at will." ”

Kui Xuan knew in his heart that Taihao had fallen into the trap carefully laid by Yuhong and the "Four Great Families", and it was useless to defend Taihao again. Because the enemy has long blocked all possible loopholes.

Kui Xuan thought for a moment, and suddenly thought of a breakthrough, he turned to Zi Li and asked in a deep voice: "Miss Zi Li, I remember that the day you found Ling Cui's body, you reported the case to the government?" ”

Zi Li nodded: "It's the folk girl." ”

Kui Xuan frowned slightly: "Yuhong City Lord, only Miss Zi Li herself reported the case that day, or did Miss Tang Ming also report the case?" ”

The city lord of Yuhong interrupted majestically: "Kui Xuan joined the army, regarding the case of Ling Cui's death, since the real murderer has been caught, we will no longer investigate who reported the case." Today's court is mainly trying the case of Vice Admiral Tai Hao, please don't deviate from the topic. ”

Kui Xuan replied firmly: "City Lord, as a judicial officer, he has the responsibility to restore the truth of the case. Although Mou Huo has been arrested, there are still many details in the case that need to be clarified. For example, who was the first to find Ling Cui's body? For example, are there any eyewitnesses who can directly witness the case? ”

Yu Hong's tone was serious: "If you are elected to join the army, if you have spare time, you can go and investigate these details in depth." However, the first task now is to try this major case. ”

Kui Xuan responded respectfully: "The subordinate obeys the order!" ”

In the public court of Jiutu City, the Yuhong City Lord specially summoned Kui Xuan to join the army for today's trial. His purpose is clear - to make Kui Xuan convict Vice Admiral Taihao. He always believed that Kui Xuan was transferred from the imperial court to Jiutu City, and what was hidden behind it was the secret mission of secretly investigating the corruption and bribery of officials.

Yuhong joined forces with the "Four Families" to push Taihao to the forefront. They thought they would be able to vote for their choice, but they didn't realize that the truth was far more complicated than they thought. The more crazy their framing becomes, the more they show their own bad deeds.

Kui Xuan, this iron-faced and selfless judicial officer who joined the army, will never sit idly by and watch Taihao innocently be wronged. He decided to try the case in an impartial manner, because the real battle had just begun. A contest between justice and evil, incorruptibility and corruption, is quietly unfolding in Jiutu City.