I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Chapter 369 Where is the doubt?

The atmosphere in the room was solemn and condensed. In the three-legged bronze clepsydra placed on the mahogany carved table in front of the window, water drops slowly and very regularly dripped down, making a soft "tap-tat" sound.

Wei Cang's voice was very hoarse: "The one who made the accusation was one of Gao Yang's personal guards. He proved that Gao Yang was called away by the young master before the incident, saying that he had important matters to discuss. He originally wanted to follow, but the young master persuaded Gao Yang to go. He sent him home first to wait, but he didn't expect that what was waiting for him again was the news of Gao Yang's death. "

"If he is the only one who testifies, it may be that the subordinates are trying to escape the blame for dereliction of duty." Luo Qianhuai frowned and said: "Is it possible that just by saying this, he can arrest people randomly? A high-ranking and powerful person can do that. Don’t you take the lives of ordinary people seriously?”

Only then did Wei Cang remember that Mrs. Luo in front of her probably didn't know the true identity of the young master. Naturally, she didn't know that he had been made a marquis and was no longer a commoner.

He hesitated, but still didn't dare to tell the truth. It's inappropriate to go against the Young Master's orders and come to look for Mrs. Luo. If this identity is revealed again, I'm afraid the Young Master will be angry.

Of course, this kind of thing cannot be hidden. As long as Mrs. Fanluo does a little investigation, she will know the truth immediately, as long as the truth is not heard from his mouth.

"There are also witnesses, and there are two waves." Wei Cang calmed down and continued to explain: "Among the sergeants who rushed to the scene first after the incident, the two who ran at the front claimed that they saw someone leaving in a hurry. The figure who went there was similar to the young master in his clothing and body shape. They were so eager to save him that they did not pursue him, and indeed they fished out Gao Yang's body right where the man had stayed."

"In addition, a male servant from a house near the crime scene also stood up and claimed to have witnessed the young master and Gao Yang standing by the canal arguing, and then the young master pushed the man into the water."

"The house happened to be built next to the canal. When the incident happened, the male servant was checking the door in the courtyard. The sound of the argument attracted his attention, and he saw the passage through the crack in the door. That is, because he and the few The sergeant's testimony was consistent, and even the young master's clothes that night were identical, so the Tingwei Mansion arrested him overnight. "

"What about your young master?" Luo Qianhuai asked: "You said that he is no longer with Gao Yang. There should be others around to testify, right?"

Wei Cang was silent for a while and then said softly: "Master, due to some reasons, there is no one around him recently. Including me, almost everyone around him has been transferred, and only one Wei Ying is left."

"What about Wei Ying?" Luo Qianhuai looked directly at him and asked.

"He is now a mute servant who is guarding the door. He cannot speak. It is inconvenient for the young master to accompany him when he goes out. After the young master was arrested, he was stared at by countless pairs of eyes. He could only stay in the house and do everything. No."

"So if you want me to help, don't say half-hidden and half-hidden." Luo Qianhuai said: "Who did your young master offend? If you are not even willing to explain this clearly, then forgive me for being helpless. You can leave now. ”

Wei Cang had already guessed that he couldn't hide it. After hearing this, he completely gave up his other thoughts and simply revealed Mr. Mo's identity and recent experiences.

During this period, Luo Qianhuai had also participated in some things. After comparing the two, she understood it completely.

It turned out that Mr. Mo's name was Yu Chu, and he was originally the son of a dragon and a phoenix grandson of a noble family. However, during the Zhenghe period, the cruel prince was falsely accused of treason, and his entire family was killed by his great-grandfather, including his two four- and five-year-old brothers. .

That is to say, when the birth mother was caught pregnant, the late emperor had already found out some doubts about the case of Prince Ru, and he felt regret in his heart, so he allowed her to give birth to Yu Chu in prison. Died in childbirth. Yu Chu had been imprisoned in an official prison since he was a child. He received the care and love of Luan He in Tingwei Prison. He successfully grew up to ten years old. Only then was he remembered by the late emperor and moved to Yeting to raise him. Later, he met the force sent by his mother clan, the Wei clan, to protect him, and that was how he became today.

"Although the young master was granted the title of Marquis of Xiang due to the late emperor's decree, His Majesty's disgust for him was evident. As a last resort, the young master had no choice but to give in, donate huge sums of money, live in a shabby house, scatter his servants, and just wander around the market every day. I don’t dare to do anything out of the ordinary.”

Wei Cang was so indignant for his master that his eyes were red when he said, "But even though they were so tolerant, they still refused to let him go. They actually planned to frame him and wanted to kill him!"

"So, you should be able to guess who wants to deal with the young master. Could it be?" Luo Qianhuai stretched out his hand and pointed upward.

"It's not Yu Jin." Wei Cang shook his head and didn't feel there was anything wrong in calling the young emperor by his name: "According to my subordinates' guess, it should be Shangguan Jin."

In fact, he is not Luo Qianhuai's subordinate, but at this moment in front of her, he calls himself that, and he speaks very smoothly. Luo Qianhuai had something on his mind, but he didn't notice anything was wrong.

Seeing Luo Qianhuai's doubtful expression, he explained: "The assassination that Mrs. Luo encountered in Kangle County was the work of Shangguan Jin. There was also Zhang Jianzong who was also assigned by him to carry out the assassination. Young Master.”

"There is no such thing as love and hate without reason." Luo Qianhuai asked, "What grudge does Shangguan Jin have against the young master's father and ancestors?"

Wei Cang gritted his teeth and said, "His brother had attached himself to Jiang Cheng back then and was willing to be a pawn when he framed the former crown prince. Therefore, he and Jiang Cheng were killed by the former crown prince together. He has always held a grudge to this day."

No wonder. Luo Qianhuai nodded: "Even if those people find someone to make perjury, because the key evidence in this case is unreliable, it is not difficult to overturn it."

Wei Cang looked up at her suddenly and saw that Luo Qianhuai's expression was calm and calm, and there was no hint of exaggeration on his face.

Luo Qianhuai had no intention of explaining anything to him: "It's just that the key to this matter is not in the case itself, but in other places."

She pointed to the top again, and then said: "Your Majesty doesn't like the young master, so naturally some people will figure it out, and then with the help of thoughtful people, they will put the young master to death. It's just that the young master responded in the court before. I don’t know how those people will use it if they have backup, and it’s up to the commander of the guards and the young master to make their own arrangements.”

When Wei Cang heard this, a solemn look appeared on his face: "To be honest, madam, before the palace door opened this morning, Gao Yang's widowed mother, Princess Pingyang, was already kneeling in mourning outside the palace door with her hair disheveled and barefoot. Crying. His Majesty sent someone to bring her into the palace before his subordinates came over. It was just to appease her, so it was impossible to handle her lightly, not to mention."

"What's more, your majesty doesn't like the young master to begin with. Although he has offered a large sum of money, if the evidence is conclusive, your majesty will be happy to go along with the situation and will never be lenient." Luo Qianhuai said.

"So this is the reason why my subordinates came to look for you, Mrs. Luo, regardless of Young Master's order." Wei Cang leaned down deeply and said:

"As long as you can find out the doubtful points in the case, even if you just describe the appearance of the thieves just mentioned in detail, you will have done the master a great favor. Compared with these, other things do not require you to worry about it. .”