The yamen of Huangsha City is actually in Chu Laike's mansion, and all the big and small things are decided by Chu Laike alone, as if he is the emperor of the soil in the city. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 However, this emperor of the soil was impartial and selfless, and was deeply loved by the people. The merchants know that this is the safest place to trade, there are no robbers and bandits, no forced buying and selling, no exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, as long as you have the ability, you can get wealth.

At this time, Chu Laike had already gone out of the city to suppress bandits, and the affairs of the city were presided over by his confidant Marpa. Marpa is a well-established and well-established native of Huangsha City, with a wide range of contacts and experience in dealing with difficult problems. When he learned of what had happened at the inn, he rushed over with eight strong men.

Marpa has dark skin, wrinkles, high cheekbones, and a square chin, which is as angular as an iron chisel. Beneath the deep sockets were a pair of unwavering eyes, lips tightly closed without the slightest expression, two thick gray braids hanging down to the shoulders, and a thick and curly gray beard hanging down the chest.

Marpa led people through the crowd, came to the bed alone to look at Lin Zhongxiu's body, and asked in stiff Chinese, "Who did it?" Lin Lingsu pointed at Zhu Yu and said, "He is the murderer." Then he recounted the story to Marpa. Marba listened carefully, did not interject, and finally asked Zhu Yushi, "Are you Fu Chou?" Zhu Yushi met his burning gaze and nodded. Marpa said again: "You killed the person?" At this time, Zhu Yushi also calmed down, and guessed that someone was framing him, so he said: "No, someone is trying to frame me." Marpa said, "Do you dare to swear?" Zhu Yushi said, "I dare!" I swear that I didn't kill anyone. Marpa nodded, "If your oath is false, your punishment will be even more severe." Lin Lingsu smiled lukewarmly: "The cheapest lie in the world is an oath, what's the point of letting the murderer swear." Marpa said lightly: "For Your Excellency, maybe not." ”

Ignoring Lin Lingsu's angry expression, he asked Miaohui: "Do Fu Chou and you have a grudge?" Miaohui trembled and said: "No, they are actually still friends, and they often practice martial arts together." Marpa said: "This is strange, what motive does Fu Chou have for killing?" Miao Hui lowered her head and said, "He... He has. Marpa stared at her and said, "What is it?" Miaohui's voice was weak and inaudible, and said, "He... He wants to be nice to you. Zhu Yushi raised his head suddenly, stared at her in disbelief and said, "What did you say?" Miaohui looked back at him and said sharply: "Do you still want to threaten me in front of so many people, I am not afraid of you, I want to tell you all about your ugly deeds." The first time you saw me, you were obscene, and after I got married, you repeatedly made teases, and... He also said that my husband is too old to bring me joy, and if I do not obey you, you will kill my husband and make me a widow. I didn't expect you to actually do it. ”

Zhu Yu was speechless for a long time before he said: "Who taught you these words, why do you want to harm me." Miao Hui said angrily: "Until now, you still dare not admit that your conscience has been eaten by dogs." Marpa asked, "Do you know all these things that Miao Hui said?" and when no one answered, Miao Hui said, "How can he let others know about such an unsightly thing?" Marpa asked again: "Who can prove Fu Chou's innocence?" Everyone was silent for a while, and Zhu Zhirui suddenly said, "I can." Miao Hui glanced at her and said, "She is Fu Chou's fiancée, and what she said is not accurate." Marpa said, "It's okay, even a lie is valuable, please tell it." Zhu Zhirui glanced at Miao Hui coldly, her eyes were full of contempt, and said, "Mr. Fu stayed in my room before he went to find Hall Master Lin, and he didn't have a sword on him at that time, but his sword appeared in this room, that is, someone wanted to frame him. ”

Marpa said: "He can also go back to the house and get a sword before killing someone, this is not evidence." Zhu Zhirui said: "Well, even if there is such a possibility, then I don't believe that Mr. Fu will tease Miaohui." Marpa said, "How do you know?"

Zhu Zhirui didn't say a word, just slowly lifted the veil. Everyone's eyes lit up, and they were immediately attracted by her beautiful appearance, and some people couldn't help but let out a few exclamations, even Li Qingwan and Wang Minghua, who were conceited about their beauty, were amazed, and Liu Lin was even more obsessed and couldn't even close his mouth. Only Marpa was unmoved, and said lightly: "What does Miss want to say." Zhu Zhirui said: "I am Mr. Fu's fiancée, and Mr. Fu respects me like a guest and has never had any misdeeds, how can he tease Miaohui?"

Everyone heard what she meant, that is, "With my appearance, I can't make Fu Chou feel evil, how can I look at Miaohui who is far inferior to me." This is not strong evidence, but it is very convincing. Marpa nodded, "There is some truth. "Even the most picky person can't deny Zhu Zhirui's beauty. Marpa continued: "The old man wants to talk to you one by one, and I ask you to answer the old man's questions truthfully. ”

A two-hour conversation ensued, during which Marpa mainly asked where they were, what they were doing, and whether there were any witnesses. Here's the record:

Lin Lingsu, Lei Zhen, and Liu Lin were all together at the time, and there were two personal guards at the door, and no one had acted alone.

Song Lianfeng and Sun Xiaomei stayed in the room.

Qin Hui and Wang Minghua stayed in the room.

Luo Tianchu and Li Qingwan stayed in the room.

Shi Tong's master and apprentice taught martial arts in the room.

Liu Shaoqing was alone in the room.

Ling Xudu was alone in the room.

The soldiers of Qi are all playing with money.

Zhu Zhirui and Fu Chou stayed in the room.

Miao Hui went shopping alone.

Except for 'Fu Chou', everyone claimed that they had never entered Lin Zhongxiu's room. Marpa asked Miaohui, "What did you and Lin Zhongxiu do when they came back?" Miaohui said: "After he came back, he felt tired and fell asleep, and I couldn't help but go out for a walk when I saw the night market being lively." Marba checked Lin Zhongxiu's body and doors and windows, and said: "It's late tonight, the case will be investigated tomorrow, I will take Fu Chou away and take him into custody, no one is allowed to leave the inn without permission until who is the real murderer, the offender is the murderer." ”

Liu Lin was dissatisfied: "The murderer is Fu Chou, why do you want to involve us, what is the difference between this and house arrest, I am the prince of Qi State, and I can restrict my freedom." Marpa said: "There is a reason for the incident, and I hope the prince will forgive me for the inconvenience." Although he said "forgive me", his expression did not even show a hint of apology. Lei Zhen said: "If you can't find out for a day, we can't leave the inn for a day?" Marpa said, "Yes." Qin Hui said with a smile: "Innocent people are not afraid of no matter how they check, anyway, there are still fifteen days before the horse viewing club, what is wrong with eating and drinking in the inn, there is no opinion on this appearance." "As the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, he is in a high position, and since he has agreed, others have nothing to say. Luo Tianchu thought that Qin Huichengfu was extremely deep and broad-minded, and he might be more difficult to deal with than Wang Minghua.

Zhu Yushi glanced at Luo Tianchu when he was taken away, Luo Tianchu nodded slightly to him, signaling to him to rest assured that he would definitely clear his name. Marpa also had Lin Zhongxiu's body carried away, and Miao Hui leaned over the corpse and cried for a while, looking heartbroken. After Marba took the people away, everyone dispersed, Luo Tianchu pulled Liu Shaoqing back to the room, and asked directly, "What do you think?" Liu Shaoqing said: "Miaohui is lying, and she is not clever. (To be continued.) )