I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 116 Xue Pan Returns Home
Next, Prime Minister Kou read the testimony written by the doctor who had diagnosed Feng Yuan.

Then Feng Yuan’s two cousins ​​were interrogated.

It is unknown what kind of threat these two people received from Ni Er when they were interrogated by Prime Minister Kou.

Without hesitation, he told everyone how he killed Feng Yuan, just like pouring beans from a bamboo slip.

Prime Minister Kou and officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple are all experienced in trying cases.

Naturally, it is possible to distinguish whether the two witnesses are telling the truth or a lie.

With the testimonies of these two witnesses, the three of them felt that the case was crystal clear and there was no room for doubt.

In the end, Xue Pan's case was overturned in court by Kou Xiang.

Although Xue Pan ordered his servants to beat Feng Yuan, no one was killed, and the Xue family had already compensated the Feng family, so Xue Pan was acquitted.

Feng Yuan's two cousins ​​killed their cousin and tried to seize his cousin's house and land. They were guilty of capital punishment and were sentenced to be sent back to their hometown to be beheaded, and all their property was confiscated.

As for the Jingzhao Yin, he will be criticized for dereliction of duty, which will be recorded in the evaluation.

The crimes of Jia Yucun, the former governor of Shuntian Prefecture, will be brought to the court for further discussion.

As for Prince Yi Zhong, he was handed over to Emperor Yonglong for disposal.

After the trial was completed, Prime Minister Kou said he wanted to adjourn the court, but he kept Jia Cong.

After everyone left, Jia Cong bowed and said, "What instructions does Minister Kou have?"

Prime Minister Kou nodded and said, "You are very good. Take this jade token. If you encounter any danger, you can come to the Prime Minister's Mansion to find me."

Jia Cong took a crystal green jade plate from Prime Minister Kou, on which was engraved the word "Kou".

Jia Cong hurriedly thanked him, "I am very grateful to Prime Minister Kou for protecting me."

Kou Xiang nodded and said, "When you go back, you should be careful. Prince Yi Zhong may not let it go."

Jia Cong nodded and said, "The student will be careful."

Kou Xiang laughed again and said, "Oh, right, go to Jingzhao Prefecture and pick up Xue Pan."

Jia Cong bowed and said, "Thank you, Minister Kou, for your help."

……

This time, Prime Minister Kou has done him enough favor.

He stopped the sedan chair in the street, sued the prince of the time in the street, cleared Xue Pan's name, and personally brought him out from Jingzhao Prefecture.

For the Xue family, this is a huge favor.

After leaving the palace, Jia Cong took a carriage straight to Jingzhao Prefecture.

After arriving at Jingzhao Prefecture, Jia Cong took Prime Minister Kou's jade token and personally took Xue Pan out of prison.

In just three days, Xue Pan had become much more haggard.

His hair was disheveled, his beard was black and blue, and his big eyes were bloodshot.

The originally big round face has become much thinner now, and wrinkles on the face are faintly visible.

Until he was taken out of the prison, Xue Pan felt as if he was dreaming and it was all unreal.

Seeing Jia Cong, Xue Pan was surprised and delighted and asked, "Brother Cong, you, you came to see me?"

"A strong wind reveals a chicken's feathers, and a friend in need is a friend indeed! I am in trouble, and only you, brother Cong, can come to see me!"

"I will die with no regrets if I can have a brother like you!"

As he spoke, Xue Pan could not help but pull Jia Cong and burst into tears.

How did this guy learn poetry? Why is he so sexy?

And it seems that he still hasn't figured out the current situation.

Jia Cong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brother Xue, you have been acquitted. I am here to take you home."

Xue Pan stared and said, "Brother Cong, don't lie to me. I committed a murder case, and I concealed the truth and faked my death to get away with it. How could I be acquitted?"

Jia Cong smiled and told Xue Pan about how he had sent people to Jinling to investigate, how he intercepted and filed a complaint today, how he sued the prince of the dynasty, and how Prime Minister Kou tried the case. Xue Pan was stunned.

It took him a while to react, and he couldn't help cursing, "You bastard! I said, I just asked someone to beat him up, I didn't say I wanted to beat him to death, why did you kill him out of the blue?"

"So it was these two bastards who were behind this. Don't let me see them again. If I do, I'll beat them to death!"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Xue, follow me in the car. If there is anything, let's talk about it when we get home."

Xue Pan nodded repeatedly and followed Jia Cong into the carriage.

In the carriage, Xue Pan held Jia Cong's arm, and suddenly his eyes turned red and tears rolled down his face unconsciously.

Xue Pan couldn't help but burst into tears.

This guy stayed in jail for a few days. He must have thought he was going to die and was very scared.

His emotions were bursting out at this moment, so Jia Cong simply didn't try to persuade him, so he might as well let him cry his heart out.

By the time they were almost at the Jia Mansion, Xue Pan's voice was almost hoarse from crying, and he finally stopped crying.

He wiped his eyes with his sleeves in embarrassment and said to Jia Cong, "Brother Cong, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"From now on, you are my real brother. I only recognize you as my brother! From now on, what's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours!"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother Xue, after you were arrested, I wasn't the only one who helped."

"Brother Feng has been running around for you. This time when I sued Prince Yi Zhong, Brother Feng helped me make many arrangements."

"And Senior Brother Liu also ran around for Big Brother Xue, but they didn't make it in time to pick Big Brother Xue up from prison."

After hearing this, Xue Pan nodded and said, "I didn't know this. From now on, the three of you are my brothers."

"Of course, Brother Cong, you are the closest to me!"

After hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh.

This guy is indeed a man of character.

Soon, the carriage stopped at the back door of the Jia Mansion.

The two men got off the carriage, but the servant guarding the back door of the Jia Mansion didn't know the news yet.

Seeing that Xue Pan was stunned, he thought he had seen something stupid.

Jia Cong and Xue Pan ignored them and went straight to Lixiang Courtyard.

Soon, the two arrived at Lixiangyuan.

The maids in Lixiangyuan were also surprised when they saw Xue Pan.

Then they ran to report, shouting.

"Madam, madam, the master is back, the master is back!"

At this time, Aunt Xue was lying on the bed, looking haggard and lifeless.

Xue Baochai was serving beside him, feeling very worried.

When Aunt Xue heard the maids shouting outside, she felt annoyed.

She could hardly suppress her anger and said angrily, "These maids are becoming more and more unruly. What are they yelling about? What do you mean the master is back? Beat them out now!"

Before she could finish her words, the maid rushed into the room and shouted, "Madam, young lady, great joy, great joy, the master is back! The master is back!"

Aunt Xue was about to scold her, but Xue Baochai asked first, "What great joy are you talking about? Which master is back?"

The maid was stunned and said, "It's our eldest master. He came back with Third Master Cong. I'm afraid he will soon enter the house!"

The next moment, they heard someone outside shouting, "Mom, sister, I'm back!"

This was Xue Pan's voice. Aunt Xue jumped up from the bed and struggled to walk out.

"Pan'er, Pan'er, is it really you? Are you really back?"

(End of this chapter)