After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 120 Lie
Haitang frowned and looked at the young man, wondering why he would tell such a lie that could be easily exposed?
He didn't know what he was shouting when he woke up just now?Or did he think no one heard what he was shouting?
Or... he knew that his lies were not easy to win over, but he still told them because telling the truth would be more dangerous?

Why?Didn't their group come to see the Zhou family?Now it was suddenly so clear... Could it be that he thought those killers were related to the Zhou family?
Haitang didn't think the Zhou family would do such a thing.If the Zhou family had such a ruthless style, they would not have been easily plotted by Sun Ge's elders in the previous life. Not only did they lose the power of the border army, but their own children and grandchildren were often in danger, and ended up being disgraced, disabled, or even dead.

She didn't know much about the Zhou family, but her grandfather Hai Xiya and her cousin Xie Wenzai had been sheltered by the Zhou family's influence for decades. Whenever the Zhou family made any mistakes, they would not be willing to contribute to the Zhou family's affairs. Xie Wenzai also brought in his best friend Tao Yue, whom he had not seen for decades.Haitang still trusts the Zhou family's family tradition and does not believe that they will be evil people who kill women and children.

Even if the person killed is a heinous sinner or a sworn enemy of the Zhou family, and someone in the Zhou family thinks they must be killed, there is no need to do so in the wild.Is this family planning to go to Zhoujiazhuangzi?Wouldn't it be easier to wait until people arrive on their own territory and then slowly clean up?

Haitang easily understood the logic here, so why did the young man in front of him who called himself Xu Jiashu lie?He decided that the Zhou family might be harmful to him because... their trip was very confidential, and only the Zhou family knew their whereabouts?So once the news is leaked, the Zhou family will be suspected?
But the people from Zhoujiazhuangzi had already gone to the scene to identify the victim, and no one knew who the victim was.What does this mean?

Haitang suddenly thought and decided to leave this problem to others.Since Xu Jiashu wants to lie, he should let others expose him.Once he knows that he can't get away with lies, he will naturally tell the truth.

This is not his business alone.Such a heinous murder occurred near Chang'an City, and it was impossible for the government to hold it high and let it go lightly.If the case is not clearly investigated, it will affect the official's assessment performance.

What's more, if Xu Jiashu is the son of "Master Jin", the officials may be more tolerant of him because of his respectable status and being a mistress; but since he claims to be just the son of the wet nurse of the Jin family, he is just a servant First-class, even if he is also the victim, the officials will not condone his deliberate concealment and hinder the government from redressing the grievances of the victimized "Master Jin" and his family!

Young man, you only focus on alienating yourself and hiding the truth. Have you ever thought that this kind of rhetoric will put yourself in a more difficult situation?

Haitang stared at Xu Jiashu.Xu Jiashu avoided her gaze and only looked towards the end of the kang.

Although he tried to calm himself down, he still inevitably showed some eagerness: "Miss Hai, I'm a little cold, can you hand me my clothes?"

Haitang glanced at the folded coat at the end of the kang: "You said you are the son of a wet nurse. But this robe is not only made of silk with embroidery, but also has a fur lining with a bunch of beads inside. Is that really your clothes? ?”

Xu Jiashu glanced at Haitang quickly, then lowered his gaze: "Master Jin gave it to me...this is my best clothes." As he said this, he couldn't help but glance at the end of the kang.

Haitang knew that he must be worried about what was in the middle of the robe, but now that his legs and feet were injured and unable to move, she was not worried that he would run away after getting the robe, so she took the robe and handed it to him.

He tried to sit up and catch the robe, but the pain on his waist prevented him from moving further.

Haitang put the robe directly into his hands: "I told you not to move. What if you bleed again?"

Xu Jiashu gave up the intention of getting up and just held on to the robe tightly, pretending to cover himself with it. He took the opportunity to touch his left armpit and adjust his sleeves, feeling much more relaxed.

Haitang could see it clearly from the corner of his eyes and curled his lips.This Xu Jiashu knew clearly what was in the robe, yet he lied to her. He was really being treated as a fool!

She turned to him and said, "Since you're awake, I'll go outside and ask the doctor to come over and examine you. The government officials have already arrived at the village and are waiting to ask you questions."

Xu Jiashu raised his eyes and looked at him: "Miss Hai's family has reported to the government? Which government is she from? Chang'an Prefecture?" "I heard that she is the general magistrate of Chang'an Prefecture. I don't know if there is anyone else." Haitang blinked. "You have a good rest, I'll have someone bring you food."

Xu Jiashu lay down on the kang respectfully and bowed to her: "Thank you so much, Miss Hai. I will never forget the Hai family's great kindness in saving lives. I will definitely repay you in the future."

Haitang smiled and couldn't help but remind him of another flaw: "You are quite knowledgeable and speak well. Did Master Jin teach you?"

After saying that, he ignored the slight change in Xu Jiashu's face and turned around and left the wing.

She went to Cui Xiaodao first: "That man is awake. Brother Xiaodao, please bring him some food and drink."

Cui Xiaodao was overjoyed: "He's awake? Great! I happened to have boiled the medicine and left it here to dry for the time being. I'll send him some hot porridge right now, and he can drink the medicine after he finishes it!"

Haitang went to the front yard again. Under the introduction of her grandfather Hai Xiya and her brother Hai Jiao, she met with two elders, Zhuang Shitong and Geng Zehuai, and brought them the good news that the survivor had woken up.Zhuang and Geng, led by Hai Xiya and Xie Wenzai, went to the inner courtyard to see the injured and ask for a confession.

Haitang fell behind the team. Seeing her brother Hai Jiao's happy face, she couldn't help but remind him in a low voice: "Brother, don't smile so obviously. Xu Jiashu's family just died."

Hai Jiao hurriedly suppressed his smile, but he still couldn't help but share his joy with his sister: "Grandpa Zhuang praised me just now, saying that I am a warm-hearted and good boy who is willing to help the victims when the road is rough." It's true. He inquired about the details of the case for a long time, and then came forward to Zhuang Shitong and Geng Zehuai, expressing his willingness to help the government find traces of the killer.

Fortunately, their elders such as Hai Xiya and Xie Wenzai didn't think much about it. He had caught several spies and gangsters when he was in Suzhou, and his skills were also good. They thought he was really a warm-hearted and righteous good boy, and he was sincere. Be proud of him.

As soon as Haitang heard this, she knew what her brother was happy about. She pursed her lips and suppressed a smile and said, "Yes, this is a good start. As time goes by, Grandpa Zhuang will know more about your advantages. Our two families have a good relationship, and we are considered to be a good match. You are a handsome, smart, kind and upright young man, where can I find a more suitable grandson-in-law than you?"

Hai Jiao quickly raised his index finger and said "Shush": "Don't talk about this outside, be careful and ask Grandpa Zhuang to hear it!"

Haitang glanced sideways at him and followed his wishes.But...how long has it been?Has Haijiao already called Zhuang Shitong "Grandpa Zhuang"?It's quite affectionate.

Hai Jiao's mind calmed down a little, and he began to focus on business: "Did you ask the name of the surviving boy? Is it Xu Jiashu?"

"His name is Xu Jiashu, and the victim's family name is Jin, and he is the child of the wet nurse of the Jin family." Haitang glanced at her brother, "But he speaks in a coherent manner and seems to have read a lot of books. He doesn't look like the son of a servant. He He claimed that he did not know the Zhou family, and that the Jin family was just passing by, not going to the Zhou family. He was very nervous about the gorgeous robe, saying that Master Jin had given it to him, but I felt that there was a lining in the robe, and the underarms were I don’t know what is hidden in the interlayer, but there is a letter in the interlayer of the cuff, with the word ‘zhou’ printed on the wax seal.”

"What do you mean?" Hai Jiao was stunned, "He lied?"

(End of this chapter)