I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 298 Asking for Confessions
If it weren't for Qiu Zongxi and the Yang family who were about to recover, Yang Xu would have been summoned by the government to go to court, instead of the county magistrate Zhu and county captain Feng coming to the door in person with the arresters.

At this moment, Qiu Zongxi was sitting on the main seat straddling the horse with a golden sword, with a sullen expression on his face, that calm and majestic aura made Zhu County Magistrate sitting at the bottom stiffen his expression, so he sat on the tip of his buttocks at the front of the chair.

County Captain Feng didn't dare to sit down, and a group of arresting officers were waiting outside the door tremblingly.

Yang Xu and Qiu Jinyu came here together, as did the servants and book boys who went to Meigu yesterday, but at this moment, Shou stayed at the door waiting to be summoned.

"Grandpa Qiu." Yang Xu bowed to Qiu Zongxi, who was in charge. Although he was a little unhappy, he also bowed to County Magistrate Zhu, "Yang Xu has met Master Zhu."

"Don't dare, Mr. Yang doesn't need to be too polite. If it is true that a tiger father has no dog son, Mr. Yang will look like a dragon and a phoenix among men. Haha, please forgive me." County Magistrate Zhu's fat face was wrinkled with laughter. He quickly stood up and stretched out his hand to give him a little help.

Don't look at him as a yellow-mouthed kid now, but once the general's mansion is restored, this is the young master of the general's mansion. Even the county magistrate Zhu can't catch up with him. How dare he accept Yang Xu's gift.

It has grown a lot!Qiu Zongxi glanced at Yang Xu, it doesn't matter if County Magistrate Zhu is a stupid official or not, but he is now the magistrate of Xiangwu County, and Yang Xu is just a commoner.

Even if the Yang family is rehabilitated, he is still a commoner without a military examination. It would be impolite not to worship an official, and outsiders will only think that Yang Xu is disrespectful because of his posture.

Qiu Jinyu also saluted. He was a little Sanyuan, and he was from the Qiu family in the middle of Guizhou Province. The county magistrate Zhu didn't dare to put on airs.

As long as he is a Jinshi in the two rankings, he can be a county magistrate with the lowest official position. With Qiu Jinyu's talent and family background, his rank in the future will be higher than that of county magistrate Zhu. two.

The servant girl of the Qiu Mansion brought the tea again, but no one in the room spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly seemed strange and tense.

The general's mansion should be restored quickly, otherwise this small Xiangwu County doesn't know what will happen. Zhu County Magistrate was originally a seventh-rank county magistrate who was eating, drinking, and waiting to die, but now the situation in Xiangwu County is treacherous. The situation made County Magistrate Zhu dream that his head would not be safe.

"Old Mr. Qiu." In order to fulfill his duty as a parent officer, County Magistrate Zhu said with a straight face, "I went to Meigu yesterday with a girl's house. I wonder if she is in the mansion?"

Thinking that Zhan Feiyu has something to do with the Forbidden Dragon Guard, County Magistrate Zhu will turn around and leave. The people living in this mansion are all ancestors who cannot be offended. Not enough for the children of these aristocratic families to grit their teeth.

"Little fish will be resting after suffering from the wind and cold." Yang Xu replied stiffly, with a dark face and sharp eyes staring at County Magistrate Zhu, "Just ask me if you have anything."

Thinking of Zhan Feiyu's visit to Fu's house last night, Yang Xu couldn't help but feel a little worried. It's fine for outsiders not to know about it. Once the news gets out, the murder charge might be forcibly placed on Xiao Yu's head.

Zhan Feiyu and He Nuan left Qiu's mansion to go to Fu's house around midnight last night. Qiu Zongxi knew about it, Yang Xu knew about it, but Qiu Jinyu who lived in the mansion didn't know about it, let alone outsiders.

There is no silver 300 taels here!Qiu Zongxi took a meaningful look at Qiu Jinyu, who was calm and expressionless. Yang Xu just didn't explain, but this opening aroused suspicion.

"So that's the case, then I'll ask Young Master Yang first." County magistrate Zhu smiled kindly, and he didn't dare to let the sick Zhan Feiyu come.

Before County Magistrate Zhu came to the Qiu Mansion, the first person to inquire was County Captain Feng's daughter, and he would know the details of Meigu's party yesterday.

Afterwards, County Magistrate Zhu summoned other people in the same company. Don't look at the county magistrate Zhu at this moment, who is humble and humble, but in Xiangwu County, he can be said to be an indisputable parent official.

The girls from the other families and the three boys told in detail what happened to Meigu and his party.Several statements were put together, and County Magistrate Zhu and his aide He Xuezhi compared them carefully, and there was nothing wrong with them.

As for Zhan Feiyu who didn't show up at this moment, according to Miss Feng's confession, she didn't spend the rest of the time with them except for the first few pleasantries. In addition, she was younger, so she didn't show up this time. , County magistrate Zhu didn't care, he just had to ask about it as a matter of routine.

"Yesterday we agreed to go to Plum Valley..." After Yang Xu finished speaking, it was Qiu Jinyu's turn. What the two said was almost the same as what Miss Feng and the others had said before.

Because they all acted together, there were no discrepancies in the confessions of all the people, and each other could be witnesses, and there was a servant accompanying them, Meigu and his party had no conflict at all except for the girl from the Fu family who fell into the water.

County magistrate Zhu felt dizzy again when he thought of Zhou Shuyao, who was temporarily arrested and imprisoned in another courtyard. There is only Miss Zhou in the room..."

Before the murderer was found, everyone in Meigu and his party were suspected of murder, but County Magistrate Zhu didn't care to keep it secret, and revealed all the details of Fu Langhuan's murder.

"I also ask the old gentleman to point out the lower officials. I really can't figure out the motive of the murderer." Facing Shangqiu Zongxi's contemptuous gaze, County Magistrate Zhu was as thick-skinned as a city wall, "If you can't find the murder motive, you can't find the murderer. It's gone."

He Xuezhi, the staff member, had analyzed it with County Magistrate Zhu before. Fu's family forced Yang Xu to marry him with such a low-handed means. Once she died, the marriage would naturally be invalidated. This may be the motive for the murder.

As soon as these words came out, He Xuezhi was scolded by Zhu County Magistrate.

Not to mention that the Yang family and Yang Xu couldn't possibly be the murderer, even if they really were, County Magistrate Zhu would not dare to investigate the case like this. Fu Langhuan's 11-year-old girl was killed, how dare he accuse Yang Xu of murder?
County magistrate Zhu's neck felt cold, he was worried that his head would be separated when he fell asleep at night.

"Mr. Zhu's words are wrong. This old man is just an idler. This investigation is the responsibility of the government and Mr. Zhu. This old man can't do anything!" Yang Xu, he will definitely kick out the person surnamed Zhu.

Facing Shangqiu Zongxi's menacing gaze, County Magistrate Zhu shrank his shoulders in fear, but this case can't be done without investigation, and the Fu family is easy to deal with, they are just a merchant.

But the key point is the girl from the Zhou family, she is the eldest lady of the Zhou family, and her natal family is the Zhang family in Linzhou Prefecture, the granddaughter of Zhang Zhifu, the county magistrate Zhu dared not convict Zhou Shuyao even after eating his heart and leopard's guts.

But he can't be released, the Zhang family and Zhou family also have enemies in Longyou Road, County Magistrate Zhu dared to blatantly cover up Zhou Shuyao, if he releases people on the front foot, he will be thrown away by Shen Yiben on the back foot.

There are wolves in the front and tigers in the back!The county magistrate Zhu, who was in a dilemma, looked expectantly at the gentleman Qiu Jinyu, and his eyes were narrowed into slits as he licked his old face and smiled.

"Mr. Qiu is a young talent from the Daqing Dynasty, and he is also a junior. Why don't you think about it for me? What is the motive for this murder? Who is the murderer?" After the county magistrate Zhu finished speaking, he stood up. Later, he saluted Qiu Jinyu in a dignified manner, showing the demeanor of a virtuous corporal.

Qiu Zongxi didn't even bother to look at it. How did such a stupid official pass the exam?How did he become the parent officer of Xiangwu County? Is it because of his thick skin?
After hearing the detailed description of the scene of the crime by magistrate Zhu, Yang Xu was also thinking about who killed the girl from the Fu family. He didn't dare to doubt Zhan Feiyu anymore.

As for Zhou Shuyao, although Yang Xu only met her a few times, but Zhou Shuyao killed the Fu family girl by strangling to death with his own hands, Yang Xu would never believe it.

"Brother Qiu?" Yang Xu, who couldn't think of a clue, also looked at Qiu Jinyu for help at this moment. In fact, he could also ask Zhan Feiyu, but when he thought of offending someone before, Yang Xu became frightened.

County magistrate Zhu is unreliable, and Yang Xu is also a no-brainer!Qiu Jinyu almost couldn't maintain the calm expression on his face, so he could only humbly decline at this moment, "Master Zhu is ridiculously praised, the students don't know anything about investigating and solving cases, and they are ashamed of not being able to help Master Zhu."

As soon as this remark came out, County Magistrate Zhu was disappointed, and so was Yang Xu. Seeing the same expressions on both of them, Qiu Jinyu became angry again. Xiangwu County is now full of dragons and snakes, and the water is very deep. Do you dare to stand out as a scholar?
It is estimated that Qiu Zongxi's temper is too violent, Zhu county magistrate did not have the guts to offend him, so he looked at Qiu Jinyu unwillingly, "Don't you have any idea at all? You can speak up, Mr. Qiu, even if you say something wrong, it doesn't matter. My official is Monk Zhang Er now. Don't think about it, I can only ask Mr. Qiu."

Hearing the footsteps outside the door, Qiu Jinyu glanced away from the corner of his eye, and said in a warm voice: "Miss Zhan is here, Master Zhu, why don't you ask Miss Zhan first."

Forbidden Dragon Guard is here!County magistrate Zhu stood up, his obese body wrapped in the official uniform hunched over in an instant, and his humble attitude made everyone in the room look at him. County magistrate Zhu was flattering enough just now, but now it is even worse and.

As soon as Zhan Feiyu stepped through the door, County Magistrate Zhu greeted him immediately, half bent over, and smiled flatteringly, "Young lady is in poor health, but the officials are bothering you..."

Qiu Jinyu's complexion changed slightly. When she was talking to herself just now, she said that she was an official, but now she is an official. It seems that the name of the forbidden dragon guard is really useful. After sending Mrs. Zhang to prison, County Magistrate Zhu wished he could kneel down and salute at this moment.

The hood is inlaid with a circle of white fox fur, and Zhan Feiyu's face is even more delicate, with shining eyes, white and tender face, holding a hand stove, even if it is wrapped into a ball, it is the kind of gold and jade.

"Master Zhu." Zhan Feiyu's voice was still hoarse after being infected with the wind and cold. Facing the fawning and flattering Magistrate Zhu, his attitude was calm, neither contempt nor complacent, "My lord, please sit down. If you have anything to ask, just ask me. "

Zhan Feiyu glanced at the room, Mr. Qiu was sitting in the main seat, County Magistrate Zhu was standing in front of the first chair on the right, and Yang Xu and Qiu Jinyu were sitting on the left in turn.

Zhan Feiyu didn't want to sit under Qiu Jinyu. Just as he was about to go to the county magistrate Zhu to sit down, Qiu Zongxi said, "Come and sit at the old man's side. The county magistrate Zhu will also sit down and talk."

Zhan Feiyu grinned, and unceremoniously sat down on the armchair on the right side of the main seat, "Excuse me, Master Zhu."

It really is the Forbidden Dragon Guard, even the old Mr. Qiu, who has a violent temper, is so flattering. The county magistrate Zhu sat down again, and his attitude towards Zhan Feiyu was more respectful and humble. Home, this little girl is the living ancestor!
County Magistrate Zhu repeated what he had said before. Since Qiu Jinyu was unreliable, County Magistrate Zhu tried his best to flatter Zhan Feiyu in order to investigate the case. The next official can't figure it out."

If the Forbidden Dragon Guard is willing to take action, no matter who the murderer is or how deep he hides, he will definitely be found out by the Forbidden Dragon Guard in the shortest possible time, so the case can be closed!
Thinking about it this way, County Magistrate Zhu looked at Zhan Feiyu excitedly and expectantly with only one slit of eyes left. If it wasn't for the fact that he hadn't studied all these years, County Magistrate Zhu would definitely be able to praise Zhan Feiyu with the most gorgeous rhetoric. body, just ask her to help.

Different from Qiu Jinyu's prevarication, Zhan Feiyu nodded after listening, "Did your lord ever ask me to do an autopsy? According to what your lord said before, the murderer can only be Miss Zhou, but she herself denied it, so there is only one possibility, Zhou." Maybe the girl and Fu Langhuan were drugged, and Fu Langhuan who was in the same room with her might also be drugged. If she does a careful autopsy, she might be able to find some clues."

"Autopsy?" County magistrate Zhu nodded thoughtfully. Wu Zuo did follow the police to inspect the scene and the corpse before, but men and women are different. Even if Fu Langhuan is already a corpse, Wu Zuo only did a rough inspection After examining the body, the cause of death was determined.

If a detailed autopsy is required, they must be undressed for examination, and may even have to have their bowels opened.

Both Qiu Zongxi and Yang Xu knew about Fu Langhuan's death, but they still listened to the county magistrate Zhu's account of what happened, and when they heard Zhan Feiyu's words, they both thought deeply. Could it be that they were really drugged? ?
"If there is a need, my lord, I can provide people to help examine the corpse." Zhan Feiyu saw the distressed expression on the magistrate Zhu's face and knew that he was worried that the yamen's operation ability was not enough.

Thinking about it, the county magistrate Zhu is incompetent and has a vegetarian diet, so the people in the yamen naturally follow suit.

County magistrate Zhu showed ecstasy, and hurriedly thanked Zhan Feiyu, "This is going to be troublesome."

It would be even better if the Forbidden Dragon Guard could take over the case. Even if the sky is broken, the Forbidden Dragon Guard will stand up to him, so he, a small county magistrate, can sit back and relax.

It's a pity that Zhan Feiyu is young and seems to be kind and talkative, but County Magistrate Zhu has an instinctive intuition that this little girl is not easy to mess with, so Zhan Feiyu doesn't take the initiative to speak, and County Magistrate Zhu will never dare to be presumptuous.

"I don't know what Miss Zhou said? After all, she was the last person to see the deceased." Zhan Feiyu asked again.

Miss Zhan is really considerate. Magistrate Zhu didn't want to ask Zhou Shuyao, but she didn't say anything except that she didn't kill him.

Before County Magistrate Zhu asked any more questions, Zhou Shuyao yelled like crazy. With the protection of his own uncle, Zhang Minxian, County Magistrate Zhu dared to ask more questions, so he had to let the arresters guard outside the other courtyard, and then he died in despair. gone.

"Miss Zhou is emotional. She must have been frightened. It's not convenient for me to ask more questions. If Miss Zhan's body allows, can I ask Miss Zhou for me?"

Another difficult matter was pushed out, and the county magistrate Zhu's eyes were closed with a smile, "Miss Zhan is useful to the lower officials and the county government, please don't hesitate to ask, the lower officials will definitely cooperate fully, and find out as soon as possible. Murderer, comfort the spirit of the dead in heaven."

(End of this chapter)