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Chapter 479 The Coffin
Chapter 479

Early in the morning, the sound of crying came from the gate of the county government office. A black coffin was placed in the center, and yellow paper was scattered all over the sky, accompanied by paper money with blue eyes burning in clay pots, which made people cry.

"What's the matter?" A passer-by who stopped asked puzzledly.

No. 30 of the big family were crying like this, especially when they heard the old woman and the woman who were crying in the coffin screaming for Xiao Bao, the passers-by were astonished and said, "The dead one is actually a child?"

The aunt who was carrying a basket to buy vegetables couldn't help but sigh, "The one who died was the only child of the Huang family, who would have thought that such a grandson would be killed."

The passers-by who knew about it also started talking in a hurry.

Although the neighbors and neighbors who knew Huang Pozi didn't like her, anyone who made Huang Pozi strong and greedy would disturb her for no reason.

Huang Baocai was used to being lawless, not to mention the neighbors who lived in an alley, or the people he met on the street. Huang Baocai often bullied children of the same age.

However, Mrs. Huang doted on her grandson, Huang Baocai beat him up, and she proudly praised that her eldest treasure has a temper, he is a man, and he will not be afraid of being bullied in the future.

As for the child who was beaten, he thought he was unlucky, he couldn't slap a slap, and if he didn't offend her Dabao, how could Dabao beat someone?
If Huang Baocai loses this, it will be terrible. Huang Pozi can stand at the door of your house and swear for three days and three nights. Lying in front of the house for half a month.

Ordinary people are afraid that they will die, so they have to pay some eggs or buy two catties of meat to settle the matter. But they don't like the Huang family anymore, and it is a pity that Huang Baocai's child died like this.

"When the elders don't behave themselves, this retribution will be brought to the children." The gray-haired old woman let out a long sigh, put her palms together and recited Amitabha.

Other passers-by also nodded, accumulating good deeds is the right way.

County government.

"My lord, the Huang family is making a fuss outside the courtroom." The policeman who answered lowered his head and his body was tense, lest the enraged Cheng County Captain kick him over.

In the past, Catcher Wang came to answer these things, but unfortunately this time, Catcher Wang broke his leg and recuperated at home. The other arresters of the county government were afraid of Lieutenant Cheng, so they were trembling even when they answered the meeting.

Cheng Xianwei, who was sitting on the armchair, sneered, and tightened his right hand on the handle of the chair suddenly, with such force that he heard a click, and the piece of wood was actually broken.

"Follow me to go out and have a look!" Squeezing out words word by word, Cheng Xianwei stood up abruptly, and then strode outside.

Early in the morning, the Huang family put up a coffin outside the county government office, burned paper money, and mourned. Wei Xiancheng and the others also knew about it, but the matter was handed over to Cheng Xianwei by Zhu County Magistrate, and others would naturally not come forward.

"My lord, Cheng Xianwei has an ugly face." Standing at the window and watching Cheng Xianwei walking past, Master Xiao couldn't help smiling a little.

Whether it is Wei Xiancheng or Xiao Zhushu, they are all civil officials who have passed the imperial examination.

Generally, county magistrates come from Jinshi background, but their rankings are not very good, and officials can also be promoted for fame and fame, but it depends on the relationship between the family.

Magistrate Zhu is an exception. Zhu's family is the family of military officers, so Magistrate Zhu is closer to and trusts Cheng Xianwei. In addition, Cheng Xianwei is domineering. Master Xiao and other scribes do not like and disdain to associate with him.

Therefore, Master Xiao and the others naturally took refuge in Wei County Cheng, which can be regarded as finding a shelter. There were many grievances in the past, and now they will see Cheng County Wei being unlucky, and it is inevitable that they will gloat a little.

Turning around to call Master Xiao to sit down and talk, Wei Xiancheng said calmly: "The case of Huang's family was pushed by Cheng Xianwei from behind, and now Master Zhu has made him make big things into small things, so it is inevitable to be unhappy. "

"It's not just that I'm unhappy, this time I'm shooting myself in the foot, and I'm ashamed to throw it at my grandma's house." Master Xiao couldn't help laughing again, got up and poured a cup of tea for Wei Xiancheng.

"Those two kidnappers were released in the middle of the night. How dare the jailer release them without Cheng Xizhong's order?" Director Xiao is sure that everyone in the county government knows that Captain Cheng released them in order to avenge Zhan Feiyu. A little girl, who knew that she kicked the iron plate this time.

The Zhou family committed suicide in prison, Cheng Xianwei had to paste the sea arrest documents on the other kidnappers who escaped, and now he is forced to deal with the Huang family's affairs, and his face is completely humiliated.

After drinking two sips of tea, Master Xiao glanced at Wei Xiancheng, who had a serious expression on his face, but put down his teacup again, "Cheng Xizhong will definitely not let it go after such an embarrassing situation, my lord, we have to arrange someone to go to the Changxing Inn to prevent just in case?"

Master Xiao made a gesture of wiping his own neck.

Even though County Magistrate Zhu wanted to cooperate with the elders of the little girl's family, Master Xiao was very aware of Cheng County Wei's ruthless style of behavior, and maybe there would be an accident that would make the little girl die inexplicably.

Thinking of He Sheng and He Nuan who were following Zhan Feiyu, Wei Xiancheng thought it over and said, "At this juncture, if Cheng Xianwei doesn't move, he will kill if he makes a move. Soldier, when our people go, they just give away their heads."

Can't send someone to protect, but Wei Xiancheng intends to sell a good deal to Zhan Feiyu, reminding her to pay attention to Cheng Xianwei's settlement after autumn.

Huang Pozi, who was lying on the coffin and howling, saw Captain Cheng coming out of the county yamen, and immediately rushed over, crying, "Master Qingtian, you have to make the decision for the old woman, my big treasure died wronged ..."

The seven or eight female relatives of the Huang family also cried and cried, and the eyes of the men present were also red. No matter how stubborn Huang Baocai was, he was also a descendant of their Huang family, but now he was killed by someone, and he must seek justice no matter what.

"Pay back money for debts, and pay for murder! My lord, my son died unjustly." Huang Baocai's father said in a hoarse voice.

Looking at the pitch-black coffin, and thinking of the son lying inside, he suddenly felt sad, knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "My lord, please make the decision for the grass people!"

The onlookers couldn't bear to avert their eyes. After this kowtow, Huang's father's forehead was broken, and blood flowed down. The most tragic thing in the world is a white-haired person giving a black-haired person.

"The yamen of the Huang family has already taken over. What are you crying about? Are you trying to force the adults to close the case hastily?" Cheng County Wei stood condescendingly on the steps, avoiding the rushing Mrs. Huang, with a cold face and a stern voice. rebuke.

"The state has national laws, and the family has family rules. The cause of Huang Baocai's death is still under investigation. Whoever killed him, the Yamen will also search for witnesses and physical evidence. It's not that you just say who the murderer is!"

Mrs. Huang was stunned by the scolding, tears were still hanging on her wrinkled old face, which was different from what I said before.

The rest of the Huang family were also frightened by Cheng Xianwei's "iron and selfless" attitude. After all, the police who came to the house before said that as long as they handed over the certificate and made a fuss, the yamen would definitely punish the murderer severely, and even Will pay money, I heard it will not be less than 100 taels.

Except for Huang Baocai's parents who are really uncomfortable, the rest of the Huang family, including Mrs. Huang, are all moved. People cannot be resurrected after death. If there is this 100 taels of silver, how many grandchildren will not be born in the future?

If the two daughters-in-law in the family can't give birth, they will go back to their mother's house at that time. If the Huang family has money, they are afraid that they won't be able to marry the young lady Huanghua, and they will have grandchildren by then.

Cheng Xianwei's stern words made the onlookers nod in agreement. The yamen hadn't found the murderer yet, and the Huang family was making such a fuss. Could it be that they wanted to set up an unjust, false and wrongful case?

Suppressing a burst of anger in his heart, Cheng Xianwei glanced over the Huang family, and swept the crowds of passers-by who had gathered in a circle to watch the excitement. Their faces were dark, not to mention that Zhan Feiyu had escaped, and he had to give her Take care of the aftermath and solve the Huang family's affairs!

"Okay, take the coffin back, I will send the police to investigate carefully, and once the results are obtained, the adults will open the trial." After Cheng Xianwei finished speaking, he looked at Huang Pozi, who was still about to make a fuss, and turned to the police next to him. winked.

A few police officers stepped forward immediately, although they didn't treat the Huang family as criminals, but their attitude was tough and indifferent, and they even used threatening words.

"Did you hear what your lord said? Hurry up and go"

"Let's all go back, my lord will definitely give Huang Baocai justice. If you continue to mess around in front of the county government office, is it true that the board in the hands of the poor man is a vegetarian?"

"If you make a fuss, you'll be locked up in a prison, and you'll be honest if you give a reward."

The faces of the Huang family were pale with fright. The people don't fight with the officials. They usually act domineeringly and bully their neighbors. How dare they confront these poor men in official uniforms.

Huang Pozi was also terribly frightened, so she didn't dare to cry now, she let the two daughter-in-laws help her to stand up, no matter how much she felt sorry for her grandson who died tragically, Huang Pozi was even more afraid of being arrested and sent to jail.

(End of this chapter)