Liaozhai: A scholar should draw a sword

Chapter 180 Dao is different, not conspiracy
Hearing that Hong'er was taken away, how could Qin Song think about it?

So, under the leadership of the man who claimed to be Wanhualou, he hurried to a small courtyard.

"It's inside..."

The man pointed to the courtyard door.

Qin Song's brain became hot, and he kicked open the courtyard door and rushed in.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the hospital, he was stunned by a hand knife...

When he woke up, he found that he was naked.That's all right, there is still a woman lying in the key room, her clothes are torn and covered in blood...

Obviously, he was designed.

Qin Song was frightened, and instinctively wanted to leave here, so he hurriedly grabbed the clothes on the ground and put them on.

As a result, as soon as he ran into the yard, there was a commotion outside.

But at this time, Qin Song's clothes were disheveled, his clothes and hands were covered with blood, it was really hard to argue.

In the end, he was turned over to the government.

Qin Song cried out loudly, and told the truth about what happened, saying that he was framed.

However, all of this was carefully planned by Wu De and Qian Dayou, and it would be useless for him to justify, after all, he rushed out from the scene of the murder, and there were many people present to witness it.

Regarding this, Song Zhi was also quite troubled.

He knew Qin Song, and had specially invited Qin Song to a banquet before, so he had a certain understanding of Qin Song's character.

He never believed that Qin Song would do such a beastly thing.

But the question is, how can Qin Song prove his innocence based on Qin Song's one-sided words?

Song Zhi personally took people to check the scene, and asked Ah Feng and the people nearby, and had many questions in his heart.

After returning, he called the master to discuss together.

"My lord, I always feel that something is wrong with this case..."

"En!" Song Zhi nodded, "What did Qin Song go to that yard for no reason? With his identity and family wealth, he doesn't need to go to such a place, right?"

"exactly……"

Song Zhi said again: "Even if he was fascinated by Ah Feng's beauty, he should go to find Ah Feng. Why did he rush into Cheng Shi's room again?"

"This..." The master hesitated for a moment, and said: "It's hard to say, then the Cheng family is somewhat pretty, maybe some people like the mature one..."

"Huh?" Song Zhi couldn't help frowning.

The master hurriedly explained: "My lord, the younger one is just discussing the facts. Aren't we analyzing the case? All possible factors must be taken into consideration."

"It makes sense..." Song Zhi nodded thoughtfully.

"It's just that I believe that Mr. Qin should not be that kind of person.

And there is another doubtful point, according to my little inquiry, that Ah Feng seldom goes out on weekdays, and Cheng's usually goes out to buy.

But when the case happened, Ah Feng went out and was not at home..."

"Yes!" Song Zhi nodded: "This is also a suspicious point."

"Also, when your lord was asking about Ah Feng, the woman seemed to be weeping and weeping.

But for some reason, the villain always felt that she was covering up her panic... So, Xiao Xiao suspected that she should know the truth of the matter, so she was afraid. "

"Yes, your observation skills are very subtle. In short, there are many doubts in this case. Don't rush to interrogate Qin Song. Let's investigate more secretly.

By the way, you go to do one thing. "

"Although your lord tells you to."

"Didn't Qin Song say that a guy who claimed to be Wanhualou took him there? Find out if there is such a person. If you can really find this guy, then there will be a big breakthrough in the case."

"Yes, my lord..."

The master responded, then hesitated for a moment, and then said: "My lord, there is one thing that I have been thinking about for a while, and I don't know if it has something to do with this case."

"Oh? What's the matter?"

"My lord may not know that Qin Song had conflicts with Master Qian's son Qian Dayou before."

Song Zhi raised his eyebrows: "Is there such a thing? Why the conflict?"

"A few of our brothers went there at the time, and I heard from them that the two had an argument over a girl named Hong'er in Wanhualou, and even fought.

At that time, many students from the academy ran over and beat up Qian Dayou.

The next day, Qian Dayou took someone to the academy to take revenge..."

After the master said this, Song Zhi felt that there was a big problem with this case.

Qian Dayou has a father and son, he knows it better, and he dares to do anything except good deeds.

It's just that the Qian family has a relatively wide network of connections and has connections with government officials, so it's not easy for him to do anything.

"It turns out that's the case. Let's investigate. The officer wants to see what the case is about."

"Yes!"

Not long after the master left, Zhou Yu came to visit.

He heard that Qin Song had become a murderer, so he came to the county government office to inquire about the situation and see what was going on.

Song Zhi was overjoyed by Zhou Yu's visit, so he gave a detailed account of the current investigation.

After listening, Zhou Yu couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile: "My lord, with all due respect, Qin Song was obviously framed."

Song Zhi sighed: "I think so too, but all the evidence at the moment is against Qin Song, and it is impossible to prove his innocence based on the testimony of Qin Song alone."

"Yeah!" Zhou Yu nodded, "That's true, so look for evidence. Based on what your lord said, I think we can start with Ah Feng first. This woman should be the key."

"Okay, then I will summon her here now..."

"No, if your lord is interested, you might as well come with me to find her, and take a look at her home by the way."

"Alright!"

Song Zhi changed into ordinary clothes, and brought one of his subordinates to the small courtyard again with Zhou Yu.

For the sudden arrival of the three of them, Ah Feng seemed a little panicked.

Zhou Yu was in the yard, turned around the room, and then said to Ah Feng, "Why is there someone hiding in your room?"

"Ah?" Ah Feng was taken aback, subconsciously denied: "No, where...is there someone?"

"Hehe, are you asking me to find him out, or is he coming out by himself?"

Zhou Yu said with a smile.

He also deserved that Wu De was unlucky. He was terrified in his heart, afraid that Ah Feng would leak his words, so he ran to Ah Feng desperately and repeatedly told her to keep her mouth shut no matter what.

No matter how the government asks, I don't know what to ask, and I insist that I was not at home at the time.

Unexpectedly, no coincidence, at this time Zhou Yu and the two arrived suddenly, the boy had no choice but to hide under Ah Feng's bed.

It was originally hidden, but there was a person hiding in the room, how could it be hidden from Zhou Yu's perception?
Ah Feng is still quibbling: "There is really no one..."

Of course Song Zhi had no doubts about Zhou Yu, since Zhou Yu said there was someone in the room, there must be someone, so he shouted at his subordinates, "Go, get him out."

"Yes, my lord!"

His subordinates strode into the room, and quickly dragged out Wu De, who was covered in dust and panicked.

Seeing this, Ah Feng was so frightened that his legs went limp, and he knelt on the ground and dared not make a sound.

"Learn...student Wu...Wu De, meet...meet the adults..."

Now that he had been discovered, Wu De could only force himself to be calm, and stepped forward to salute with his hair stiffened.

Song Zhi asked coldly, "Why are you here?"

"Students...students just... just passed by here by accident..."

"Ridiculous! How dare you fool me?" Song Zhi couldn't help shouting angrily.

Wu De trembled with fright, his mind was buzzing, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

After all, the incident happened suddenly, which was beyond his expectation. Besides, he was a guilty conscience, how could he not be afraid if the county magistrate personally questioned him?
At this time, Zhou Yu whispered: "My lord, there must be something wrong with these two people. They must be escorted back to the county government and interrogated separately. They must not have the opportunity to collude."

"Ok!"

Song Zhi nodded, and then ordered his subordinates: "Take the two of them back to the county government office."

"My lord, the daughter of the people has been wronged..." Ah Feng hurriedly called out.

Wu De also followed suit.

"Whether you are wronged or not, you can plead slowly when you arrive at the Yamen."

After returning to the county government office, Song Zhi ordered the two to be detained separately, and after discussing with Zhou Yu for a while, they went to interrogate Ah Feng first.

"Tell me, what is your relationship with that Wu De?"

Ah Feng naturally wouldn't admit it easily: "No...it doesn't matter..."

At this moment, Zhou Yu yelled: "You still dare to argue? Wu De has already recruited, if you don't tell the truth, you will be punished even more, and then I will drag you to parade in the street..."

These words completely broke Ah Feng's nervous mind.

She has been passively cooperating in this matter. Wu De drew her a wonderful pie, and promised that after the matter is completed, there will be a lot of money, and he will definitely marry her when the time comes, so that she can live a happy life.

It was also under such temptation that she was forced to agree to cooperate with the other party's plan.

Nowadays, even the county magistrate has personally come forward to arrest her and Wu De, she really can't help but collapse.

So, she simply explained everything she knew, including the things she did with her mother-in-law and the relationship with Wu De.

"Grandma wasn't killed by that scholar, but by a subordinate sent by Young Master Qian.

The specific process is not very clear, because Minnv left the small courtyard ahead of time according to their instructions, and pretended to go shopping on the street..."

Now that Ah Feng has confessed, it will be easy to interrogate Wu De next.

Seeing Ah Feng's confession, this guy knew that the situation was over, so he could only confess obediently.

Therefore, Song Zhi immediately ordered Qian Dayou to be arrested and brought to justice.

People were arrested on the front foot, and Qian Duoduo came to the county government on the back foot.

Song Zhi didn't want to see him at first, but after thinking about it, it was not an option to hide, so he went to the front hall to meet him.

"Master Song, I'm really sorry to cause you trouble..."

Song Zhi pretended, "Why did Master Qian say that?"

"It's all because of Gouzi's failure to live up to expectations, and he did some stupid things in a moment of impatience..."

Hearing this, Song Zhi couldn't help but sneered and said, "Master Qian, this is not a silly thing.

Master Ling instructs his subordinates to kill innocent people and frame others, which is not a small crime. "

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help being surprised, and frowned: "My lord, there may be some misunderstanding.

No matter how confused the dog is, he will never do such a thing.

In fact, the old man also knew about this matter, Quanzi just felt angry for a while, and sent two men to vent his anger on him, that's all.

Either, there is another murderer, or the two subordinates misunderstood what Gouzi meant..."

"Hahaha!"

Song Zhi couldn't help laughing out of anger.

"Master Qian, what you said is really an understatement. How can a murder case become like a joke when it comes to you?
I dare not say that the case is resolved like a god, but I will not handle the case in a daze.

If there is no evidence, how can I order the arrest of Young Master Ling? "

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but frowned, and then quietly took out a stack of bank notes from his pocket and put them on the table.

"My lord, this is 3000 taels of silver. It's a mere wish. I hope your lord will accept it with a smile."

3000 taels, what a big deal.

3000 taels of silver is enough to make an ordinary family jump into the ranks of wealthy households, and can buy several houses in Qiantang County.

It would be a lie to say that Song Zhi wasn't tempted at all.

However, it is another matter whether you are tempted or not.

Just like when a man sees a beautiful woman on the road, he is tempted. It's human nature, but he can't rush to her regardless of everything, right?
Song Zhi knew very well in his heart that the money was hot, and if he took it, he would completely become a stupid official.

"Master Qian, are you planning to bribe me? Do you know that I can arrest you just because of this?"

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help being stunned for a moment, then put away the banknotes, and said with a look of shame turning into anger: "Master Song, why are you so unkind?

This old man also really wants to make friends with Mr. Song..."

"Sorry, the ways are different, and we don't conspire with each other."

Naturally, Qian Duoduo would not give up just because his son was still in custody after all.

So he said again: "Master Song, as the saying goes, stay on the line, we will see each other someday. Last time, the old man had a drink with Mr. Pan from the government office, and he mentioned Mr. Song..."

These words made it clear that they wanted to use relationships to suppress Song Zhi.

Mr. Pan is the envoy of salt transportation, that is, an official in charge of the salt industry. Although he is not Song Zhi's direct superior, his official position is higher than Song Zhi's, and he is an official of the government.

It is precisely because of this relationship that Qian Duoduo secretly resells private salt and seeks huge profits from it.

Song Zhi was well aware of these matters, but it was inconvenient to act in consideration of all aspects of the Qian family's relationship.

Once it is thoroughly investigated, there will be more people involved.

But in this case, Song Zhi will never back down a step, and he will be sentenced as he wants.

"Hehe, I would like to thank Mr. Qian for his kind words, and I would like to ask Mr. Qian to say hello to Mr. Pan next time he drinks with Master Pan."

"Master Song, why do you reject people thousands of miles away? Qian is sincerely making friends with you..."

Hearing this guy mentioned the word friendship again, Song Zhi couldn't help but turn cold, and said unfeelingly: "Master Qian, don't just talk about friendship, I am a dignified court official, I hope Master Qian recognizes his identity .

Come, see off! "

After finishing speaking, he ignored what Qian Duoduo said, turned around and walked away.

To put it bluntly, no matter how rich a businessman is, he is nothing more than a businessman, and the status of a businessman is at the bottom.

Seeing Song Zhi's refusal, Qian Duoduo's face flushed with anger, but he had no choice but to leave in despair.

Next, Song Zhi stepped up his interrogation.

At first, Qian Dayou was very arrogant, thinking that Song Zhi would not dare to do anything to him.

Unexpectedly, Song Zhi was determined to deal with him. As soon as he was sentenced to death, this guy pissed... After all, his usual prestige was entirely dependent on his family's influence.

But no matter how powerful his family is, it is no bigger than the yamen.

So, this guy finally realized that this time the matter might not be so easy to solve...

(End of this chapter)