strayed into fairy mountain

Chapter 22 [Interrogation of ghosts]

As soon as they thought that there might be another evil spirit hiding in the village, the hearts of everyone suddenly became clouded again.

Li San was the first to react, and immediately jumped out to act as a pawn, and asked Yunniang harshly, "Say, tell the truth quickly, who is hiding behind the scenes, is he that evil ghost?"

However, no matter how hard he asked, Yunniang still refused to answer.

Instead, the girl burst into tears and kept pleading to Zhang Jingxu: "Sir, you should kill me. There are no evil spirits hiding in this village, and I am the evil spirit you want to catch. Those five people are all I killed them, and those five people were all killed by me..."

But the more she was like this, the more suspicious everyone became. Man said that Zhang Jingxu saw something was wrong, and even the yamen servants guessed something.

Obviously, there is really a ghost hiding in the village!

As for this weak and kind spirit demon, she clearly wanted to hide the ghost that was hiding, and she did not hesitate to send her with her life, just asking Zhang Jingxu to close the case quickly.

But how could the case be closed!
Since the evil spirit is really hiding, he must be found and brought to justice, otherwise, if he is allowed to continue, won't he continue to harm people?
But how can we find that ghost?

Looking at the resolute expression of Yun Niang in front of her, I am afraid that no matter how hard she asks, it will be useless. She doesn't even care about her own life. It is obvious that she is determined to protect the hidden ghost.

Since ancient times, the most troublesome thing for those who investigate cases is to encounter this kind of situation. They know that the case is about to progress, but they are stuck in the desperate fight between those who know.

And no matter whether it is coercion or lure, it is difficult to break the determination of the person who knows it. If they risk their lives, there are really not many ways to threaten them in the world.

The yamen servants have been doing business all year round, more or less encountered this kind of situation, and they knew that it was extremely difficult, so they rushed to Zhang Jingxu's side and said in a low voice: "Catcher Zhang, what should we do now?"

Everyone said and glanced at Yunniang, lowered their voice again and said: "Look at this girl, she is determined to carry it by herself. I still can't see it, a soft and weak woman has such perseverance .”

Zhang Jingxu glanced at everyone, and asked in a low voice, "What can you do?"

Immediately, all the yamen servants shook their heads and said with wry smiles: "We have encountered this kind of thing before, no matter whether it is torture to extract a confession or the temptation of profit, it doesn't work. Even if we beat her to death, I still can't ask half a word..."

Zhang Jingxu breathed out lightly, and said inexplicably: "She is a spirit demon, born to be kind, so I don't want to torture and question her."

The yamen servants still smiled wryly: "It's useless even if you force me to ask."

Zhang Jingxu nodded slowly, and said thoughtfully: "Yes, it's useless to force questions!"

When the yamen servants saw him meditating, they didn't dare to disturb him.

After a while, Li San asked softly, "Uncle Zhang, what should we do now?"

How to do?
Zhang Jingxu seemed to continue to ponder, and a good while passed. Gradually, everyone's eyes began to burn when they saw him.

"Since it has been confirmed, there are still evil spirits hiding in the village, but Yunniang is unwilling to tell, and even plans to protect it with her life..."

"Then we can only investigate this matter ourselves!"

The servants hurriedly asked in a low voice: "How do you want to investigate?"

Zhang Jingxu glanced at the crowd, suddenly smiled meaningfully, and said, "Check it out!"

uh-huh!

Clear check?

These two words made everyone startled.

Suddenly remembered that Zhang Jingxu clearly said the same thing when he just left the city tonight, and came here to investigate the case, directly and clearly.

But what is puzzling to everyone is, how can it be considered a clear investigation?

But Zhang Jingxu's eyes were deep, as if he was looking at the whole Sun Family Village, and said: "If there is a grievance, it should be interrogated. We, the people in the public family, are doing justice..."

He paused slightly while speaking, and suddenly his tone became decisive: "So, I want to try the case!"

what?
The servants were all stunned!
Trial?

Are you going to trial?

But you are just a headhunter, it should be the county magistrate's responsibility to adjudicate the case.

Zhang Jingxu's eyes were wandering, and he had a panoramic view of the expressions of the yamen servants, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Are you thinking that I, a head arrester, don't have the right to judge cases?"

This……

The yamen servants hesitated, but no one dared to speak.

Obviously, they knew that Zhang Jingxu was exceeding his authority.

Since ancient times, it has been the county magistrate's right to be promoted to the hall for interrogation.No other official, not even the county magistrate who is the second in command of the county government.

What's more, Zhang Jingxu is not even the county magistrate, he is just a half-official, half-official arrester. Although the county magistrate is very supportive of him, no matter how much he supports him, he cannot exceed his authority.

After all, the act of exceeding authority has always aroused Shangguan's resentment the most.

The yamen servants don't want Zhang Jingxu to be disgusted by the superiors, and they plan to hang out with Zhang Jingxu in the future!
However, how should Zhang Butou understand this matter?
Li San has the most flexible temper, and he was the first to remind cautiously: "Uncle Zhang, my nephew has something to say!"

Zhang Jingxu glanced at him and said with a smile, "Say it!"

Li San took a deep breath, and said in a low voice: "As the chief arrester of the county government, you have the right to open the door to arrest thieves. The so-called arrest of thieves is just arrest. The magistrate of the county takes up his duties. If you, if you don't pass through..."

Zhang Jingxu didn't wait for him to finish, smiled again, and said, "You want to tell uncle that I don't have the right to be a head catcher, right?"

Li San nodded and said in a low voice, "My nephew is thinking of you."

Zhang Jingxu also nodded, but his expression was meaningful, and he smiled again: "You are right, but what if I have special privileges as a headhunter? For example, the special privilege granted by the county magistrate..."

Authorized privilege?
Li San and the yamen servants were all taken aback.

But Zhang Jingxu reached into his bosom, and slowly took out something, it was a seal, and he held it in his palm.

Everyone just glanced at it, and was stunned again. Li San almost blurted out, and said in surprise: "This... this is the official seal of the county magistrate."

As a county yamen servant, he naturally recognized this thing.

Zhang Jingxu smiled, nodded and said: "Yes, it is the official seal of the county magistrate. You may not know it, but in fact, this investigation was not on my whim, but was received by the county magistrate when I visited the county magistrate today. A special commission from..."

"Because this case may involve ghosts and harm people, the county magistrate was worried that I would encounter difficulties in investigating the case, so he borrowed the official seal in advance and granted me the right to make decisions on the fly."

When Zhang Jingxu said this, he slightly raised the official seal, and said: "Now I have this thing in my hand, which represents all the power of a county government. Although it is still a head arrester, it surpasses the head arrester, and can open the door to arrest Robbers can also be interrogated in court. You say, don’t you?”

The faces of the yamen servants are wonderful, and their eyes are full of excitement.

I really didn't expect that Zhang Tutou was so relied on by the county magistrate, that he could even borrow the official seal, so that Zhang Tutou could make a decision on the fly...

How can the future be worse if you follow such a leader?
The expressions of the people were extremely excited.

But Zhang Jingxu shouted suddenly, and ordered in a deep voice: "Everyone, obey my orders!"

Everyone's expressions are in unison!
Zhang Jingxu's expression also became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This time the head arrester came here to investigate the case, and found that the case is complicated and confusing. Not only did the investigation involve evil spirits harming people, but also the past events of villagers killing scholars."

"The so-called way of the public is nothing more than clearing up grievances."

"When people are in danger, you should help others. When ghosts have grievances, you should also ask them."

"This is the justice of heaven and earth, and it is also the duty of the imperial court."

"Because of this, I want to go up to the court for interrogation. I ordered you to dispatch all the people to wake up all the people in Sunjiazhuang, and order them to gather immediately, and the whole village to come to this well."

When Zhang Jingxu said this, Shenqing became more and more serious, and asked everyone, "Can you listen to my order?"

The yamen servants shouted in unison and said loudly: "I will obey the order and do the errand immediately."

After receiving the order, Qi Qi turned around, and then hurriedly ran, choosing houses in the village to call for help.

Only Li San was left behind by Zhang Jingxu, and another order was specially given to him: "Nephew Li San, I order you to go to the little scholar's house as soon as possible, and call him here as well, to be interrogated by this arrester. "

what?
You want me to call a ghost?
Li San's face was obviously pale, and his mouth trembled a little.

But Zhang Jingxu smiled slightly, pointed at the timid and weak Yun Niang, and said, "Take her with you, and make sure there is no threat."

Li San glanced at Yunniang, then came to his senses, and said in surprise, "Yes, yes, yes."

As he said that, he stepped forward and grabbed Yun Niang, and said cautiously: "Girl, help me, I am under orders, please come with me to call Sun Yun..."

Yun Niang seemed to be hesitating, she peeked at Zhang Jingxu timidly, but she saw that Zhang Jingxu looked solemn and determined, and she had slowly raised the grass in her hand.

Obviously, if she refused, Zhang Jingxu would no longer tolerate and sympathize with her.

In desperation, the girl sighed faintly, and had no choice but to say to Li San: "I'll go with you and call him here."

Li Sansan was overjoyed, and dragged her all the way to the little scholar's house.

……

In a blink of an eye, the yamen servants went to the village.

In a flash, Li San took Yun Niang to call the little scholar.

On the side of the well here, there is only Zhang Jingxu.

But in the corner of his clothes, Zhang Gui, the righteous ghost, is actually attached.

At this time, only Zhang Gui whispered, and asked in confusion: "Uncle Zhang, do you really want to go up for interrogation?"

"That's right! I'm going to court for interrogation."

Zhang Jingxu looked solemn, and there seemed to be a sparkle in his eyes.

He looked at the well with deep eyes, and looked at the calm water in the well, as if it had a deep meaning, but also seemed to have something else to say.

Then, he let out a breath slowly, and said slowly:

"The way of heaven and earth cares about fairness."

"If a person is victimized, he should help others. If a ghost is wronged, he should also help the ghost..."

"So at this time tonight, I set up a court next to the well. It is related to the past, and it also involves evil spirits harming people."

"The death of the little scholar needs someone to take the blame!"

"The deaths of the five villagers also need to be investigated."

"Even though the ghosts are fierce and the villagers are tricky, since I, Zhang Jingxu, am a head catcher, I will give everyone justice."

"so……"

"Tonight, I will be promoted."

"Judging people, but also trialing ghosts."

(End of this chapter)