Aspirations

Chapter 85
Xu Heguang also didn't believe in ghosts and gods, but seeing Xia Xiang was serious about something, he felt a little nervous in his heart for no reason, just as a gust of autumn wind blew through the lobby, creaked the windows, and blew out a light at the door, as if Someone in the dark responded to Xia Xiang's words of turning off the lights.

"Oh." Xu Heguang shuddered in fright and exclaimed inwardly.If Xia Xiang hadn't been sitting in the hall, he would have almost run away.It was too scary, gloomy, and terrifying. How could he never have imagined that the new Xianzun had the ability to connect Yin and Yang? Didn't he say that no matter how big the grievance was, Xia Xianzun could arrest the grievances, and he would know when he asked?
Ma Zhanguo and Ding Keke were also furious in their hearts, but they did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly put out the oil lamps in the hall.As soon as the lights went out, the lobby was pitch black, and even Xia Xiang, who was sitting on the stage, disappeared into the darkness, unable to see his face.

Suddenly, a faint light lit up from behind the screen, and in the light, there was a vague figure.The figure is erratic, as if floating in the air.

"Fu Ke, you give me my life..."

Just as everyone was stunned, the figure behind the screen suddenly said something.

"Dear mother." Fu Ke jumped up in fright, and then fell to the ground.He has done many evil things in his life, and he has never been afraid of the sky and the earth. Although he is dubious about ghosts and gods, he doesn't really think that ghosts and gods will take their lives. Soul flies away.

Dong Duan was also quite frightened, after the shock, he boldly asked: "Brother, is it really you?"

"Erlang, it's me, I died so miserably." The figure behind the screen shook his shoulders, looking very sad, "When I jumped into the river, I suffered a terrible disaster, and it was extremely painful. Underworld, when I saw the King of Hell, they said that I was wronged. The King of Hell also believed that I was indeed wronged, so he let me revive, and allowed me to reincarnate as a human after taking revenge."

"It's really big brother, big brother!" Dong Duan burst into tears and wanted to rush over, but was stopped by Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke.

Xu Heguang can hardly stand, is there really a ghost?Is it really Dong Xian's ghost?He moved quietly, got a few minutes away from the screen, and hid behind Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke, and felt a little more at ease.

Although Ma Zhanguo and Ding Kewan were also beating drums in their hearts, they were much stronger than Xu Heguang, and the two of them were able to keep their composure.However, he was also quite frightened, and his admiration for Xia Xiang was overwhelming. A county magistrate who can judge ghosts, isn't he as inscrutable as Di Renjie?
"Dong Xian, what the official said just now, is it true?" Xia Xiang said to the figure behind the screen with a calm face.

"Every word of what Xia Xianzun said is true." The voice of the figure floated to and fro, flickering from east to west, as if it was about to break through the screen at any time, "Fu Ke, I have no grievances with you, why are you poisonous? Killed me? Ma Xiaosan and his wife are kind people, they didn't know you, and they were killed by you, you are a beast!"

Fu Ke sat paralyzed on the ground, trembling with fright: "I, me, me, Dong Xian, there is a debt and a debt, it is not that I want to harm you, but someone wants to harm you, and I am also forced to help. If I don't kill you with poison Without you, I'll be killed by someone else. It's better for you to die than me!"

As soon as these words came out, it was equivalent to Fu Ke personally admitting that he killed Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife.Xu Heguang, Ma Zhanguo, and Ding Ke looked at each other, shocked that Xia Xianzun had solved a major case as soon as he took action.

Dong Duan was even more excited, and fell to his knees with a plop: "Thank you Qingtian Xiaxian Zun to avenge my brother!"

Originally thought that the three of Dong Xian were murdered by Dong Li and Yan Sun, but he didn't expect that they died at the hands of Fu Ke. Although Dong Duan was surprised, he didn't care much. As long as his brother was wronged, he would be grateful to Xia Xiang.

"Get up, get up first." Xia Xiang motioned to Ding Ke to help Dong Duan up, "Fu Ke was instructed to kill, and only when the real culprit behind the scenes is brought to justice can we truly avenge Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife. , who is the real murderer behind the scenes?"

Fu Ke was originally terrified and pale, but suddenly stood up again, straightened his back, and laughed wildly: "Even if there are ghosts, what can you do, come out and kill me if you have the ability? If you kill me, I will become a ghost at a big deal. I'm not bullying you! I want to know the real murderer behind the scenes, Xia Xianzun, I advise you, hurry up and stop before you have time, be your true county magistrate, and keep the water from Heshi Lejing and take another step forward, hehe, be careful I can't even save my life."

"Boldly harassing people, despising the court, threatening the magistrate, and slapping twenty." Xu Heguang recovered a little from the shock, and was completely angered by Fu Ke's words. In the court of Zhending County, a small civilian dared to dare So arrogant, he couldn't bear it anymore.

Seeing that Xia Xiang had no objection, Ding Ke stepped forward and took off his shoes, made his own mouth, opened his bow from left to right, and slapped Fu Ke twenty times in the face.Fu Ke's face was covered in blood, and he lost two big teeth.

Fu Ke's face was hideous, but he still refused to admit defeat: "I killed the person, Xia Xianzun, you have the ability to let Dong Xian's ghost tell who the real murderer is behind the scenes? I don't know if Dong Xian is dead. Who? Haha."

"Let him draw and take it down." Xia Xiang waved his hand, the answer he wanted had already been obtained, and there was no need to entangle with Fu Ke.

There was a book office who recorded Fu Ke's statement on the side, and after checking it was correct, it was handed over to Fu Ke for custody.Fu Ke just glanced at it and wrote his name.

Fu Ke was taken down, and the lights were turned on one by one. To everyone's surprise, there was no one behind the screen, and no one was there.Ding Ke boldly walked around behind the screen and glanced at it, it was empty and nothing.

"Xianzun, behind Fang Cai's screen is really Dong Xian's ghost?" Xu Heguang also saw that there was no one behind the screen, and was frightened again.

Xia Xiang laughed: "It's just a trick, don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously."

"But..." Xu Heguang still wanted to ask, "The figure behind the screen can be said to be a trick, but the voice can't be faked. It was Dong Xian's voice just now."

"It is indeed my brother's voice." Dong Duan said with great certainty.

"We'll talk about this later." Xia Xiang doesn't want to reveal the mystery now, he wants to keep the mystery for a while, maybe it will be of great use in the future, "Since Fu Ke has already poisoned Dong Xian, Ma Xiaosan and his wife. If you confessed to the matter, you should be executed if you are guilty, and this official will report it to the Zhen Dingfu and the Ministry of Punishment in a few days, Xu Xiancheng, what do you think?"

As a county magistrate, Xia Xiang has only the right to try a murder case, but has no right to convict.The decision on the death penalty rests with Cui Fuzun in Zhending Mansion. After Cui Fuzun is convicted, it will be reported to the Ministry of Punishment.Only after the Ministry of Punishment approves, and then the emperor drinks the order, will the beheading be executed.

"According to the opinion of the lower official, it is better to consider this matter in the long run." Xu Heguang put aside the mystery of the ghost just now and returned to the thorny problem in front of him, "After all, Fu Ke was only used by others, and the real culprit is another. It is still necessary to continue the investigation and find the real culprit before consoling the spirits of Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife."

"Continue the investigation, Xu Xiancheng, are you not afraid that the real culprit behind the scenes is a high-ranking official who can't be offended?" Xia Xiang gave Xu Heguang a light look.

Xu Heguang said sternly: "Being the master of the people and avenging the people's grievances, why are you afraid of high officials and dignitaries? The sky is bright and the sky is bright, whether it is a prince or a prime minister, as long as they break the law, they are all guilty of the common people."

"Okay, well said." Xia Xiang applauded, "According to Xu Xiancheng's words, the case will continue to be investigated, no matter who the real culprit behind the scenes is, we will definitely investigate to the end. We also have to rely on Xu Xiancheng, Ma Xianwei and Ding Zhaotou."

Xia Xiang crossed his hands to give a salute to several people, and several people were frightened and hurriedly returned the salute, even saying they did not dare.

The next day, rumors about the Xia County Zun Night Trial began to spread in the streets and alleys of Zhending. Within half a day, the rumors spread, and in just one day, the ballads of Tie Xiaoqi and Wan Daba spread— - The day examines the yang and the night examines the yin, Xia Xianzun is a god.

Xia Xiang, who is called a god by the people, has no consciousness of a god at all. After noon, he is taking a nap in the inner house of the county government.When he was sleeping soundly, someone reported to Lian Ruohan to see him.

Xia Xiang asked Lian Ruohan to see him in the study. He was not wearing an official uniform. Holding his cheeks and thinking deeply, he couldn't help but move in his heart, this scene can be drawn into the painting.

Lian Ruohan stood up to greet him, and said, "Xia Xianzun didn't return home last night, so the little girl came to visit today."

Xia Xiang smiled slightly, knowing that Lian Ruohan was here for the trial last night, and said, "Thank you, Miss Lian, for thinking about it. The trial was late last night, so I went to bed at the county office."

Even Ruohan didn't detour and asked directly: "I heard rumors that Xia County Zun summoned Dong Xian's ghost, and was frightened that Fu Ke confessed to poisoning Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife... The little girl was very curious, Xia County Can Zun really judge the yang and the yin at night?"

"If you believe it, you have it, if you don't believe it, you don't." Xia Xiang smiled calmly and sat in the first place, "Actually, it's just a blindfold. Speaking of finding out the truth about Fu Ke's poisoning of Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife, I have to thank Miss Lian. "

Lian Ruohan looked surprised: "What's the matter with me?"

Xia Xiang didn't explain too much, and said loudly, "Miss Mantuo, Xiao Wu..."

The two came in from the door.Mantuo was still dressed up, but she didn't hold the sword in her chest. Her steps were light and her face was calm. She nodded slightly to Lian Ruohan and stood behind Xia Xiang.

Xiao Wu put a grass root in his mouth and stuck one on his head. He looked very funny. He first gave Lian Ruohan a small salute, and when he saw Linger behind Lian Ruohan, he suddenly became a little flustered. , hurriedly took off the grass roots on his head, hid behind him, and smiled honestly: "Linger is here too."

As soon as the words came out, the grass in his mouth fell.He made a mistake, stretched out two fingers of his right hand to gently pinch the grass, and turned his hands behind him.

Ling'er didn't want to laugh, but she was still amused by Xiao Wu's antics.He smiled, then tightened his face again, and stopped looking at Xiao Wu again.Xiao Wu chuckled, and stood obediently behind Xia Xiang.

"Originally, this official asked Mantuo to secretly investigate Dong Xian's case, but there was no clue. Later, Mantuo inadvertently found that Dong Xian and Ma Xiaosan and his wife had been drinking tea at a tea stall by the river before they jumped into the river. It’s just that I can’t find out who the owner of the tea stall is. After further investigation, Mantuo found out that the tea stall was a temporary tea stall, not a regular one. Xia Xiang knew that Lian Ruohan came to know the truth, so he told the cause and effect of the incident without saying a word, "I only know that this person is very tall and powerful, with a beard, and I don't know anything else..."

"Then what?" Lian Ruohan was extremely curious about Xia Xiang's trial at night, so Ling'er came back from the house and told her the rumor. She couldn't wait to get up and come to the county government office, wanting to ask her face to face.Although she is very confident in Xia Xiang, she still can't believe that Xia Xiang has the ability to judge the yang and the yin at night.

"Then it's time for Xiao Wu to come on stage." Xiao Wu took over the conversation in a loud voice, he first laughed, "Mr. often say that there is nowhere to find a place to break through the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it, what he said is Me. I'm stupid, but I'm a little bit stupid, but I'm lucky if I'm good, alas, there's really no way..."

"Cough cough..." Xia Xiang couldn't stand Xiao Wu's narcissism anymore, so he coughed a few times to remind him.

Xiao Wu scratched his head and smiled: "Mr. asked me to help him find Lu Dongdong. I found him with great difficulty and had a good chat with him. He was also willing to be Mr.'s disciple, and he also introduced his nephew Lu Buqi to come too. Be the master's disciple. The disciple needs two people, so I will bring him and Lu Buqi to see the master. The master is very satisfied with Lu Dongdong and Lu Buqi, so he keeps them."

Lian Ruohan asked curiously, "Why did Xia Xianzun think of using Lu Dongdong as his doorman?"

Xia Xiang smiled and said, "Last time I heard Mrs. Lian say that Lu Dongdong has thrown into the river seven times, and this officer thought that although Lu Dongdong is a gambler, he has the will to change his mind. A person. A person is not a sage, who can be blameless? If you have the heart to make mistakes, there is nothing wrong with being good. If you use him as a doorman, you will definitely be reliable. So, I have to thank Lian Xiaozi for this matter."

Lian Ruohan refused to accept, waved his hand and said: "After Lu Dongdong threw himself into the river seven times, he is no longer a person with good times, and he has nothing to do with me anymore. You don't need to thank me for this matter."

"Okay, okay, it doesn't matter if the little lady doesn't agree, but this official remembers your kindness. After all, it was because of you that I knew about Lu Dongdong." Xia Xiang smiled, "Xiao Wu, continue talking."

"Yes, sir." Xiao Wu continued, "Lv Dongdong and Lu Buqi saw that Mr. Lu was a good man, so they dared to ask his youngest daughter, Lu Huanhuan, to follow him, and be his personal maid, and the husband also agreed. already."

Lian Ruohan finally couldn't help laughing: "I didn't expect that Lu Dongdong's family has entered the door of Xia Xianzun, which is also their blessing. Lu Huanhuan has a good mind and looks good, Xia Xianzun might as well accept it as a maid. It's also better to make Lu Dongdong and Lu Buqi even more loyal to Xia Xianzun."

Xia Xiangcai ignored Ruohan's digression, and casually responded to Lian Ruohan's talkative look, signaling Xiao Wu to continue.

Xiao Wu said, "Ms. Mantuo didn't worry about the Lu family, she said she wanted to send Lu Dongdong home, but in fact she wanted to see the Lu family. I also followed, and when I arrived at the Lu family, I saw that Lu Buqi was an honest person. Mrs. Mantuo was relieved because Huanhuan was cute and clever. Mrs. Mantuo accidentally told me about the tea stall. Unexpectedly, Lu Dongdong heard Mrs. Mantuo’s words and said that he had seen the stall owner and knew that the stall owner’s name was Wei. Strong in the middle."

Lian Ruohan was surprised and asked, "How did Lu Dongdong know the stall owner?"

Xiao Wu smiled: "It's also a coincidence. A few days ago, Lv Dongdong had nothing to do for a walk by the river. He happened to meet Wei Zhongqiang who set up a tea stall to sell tea. He saw Wei Zhongqiang's eyes and chatted a few words. Wei Zhongqiang ignored him. He was very bored and walked away. When he came back, he saw someone whispering to Wei Zhongqiang, calling out Wei Zhongqiang's name, and asking if Wei Zhongqiang was ready. Aconite and Mahuang. At that time, he was still wondering, Aconite and Mahuang are Chinese medicine, what is the use of Chinese medicine in the tea stall? But he didn't think much, turned around and left."

Lian Ruohan nodded. After Lu Dongdong threw himself into the river seven times and didn't die, she thought that he really wanted to change his past.Lv Dongdong is grateful, and he often walks by the Hutuo River when he has nothing to do. If he encounters someone falling into the water, he will come forward to save him.

I didn't think that Lu Dongdong had actually helped Xia Xiang a lot. Things in the world are really delicate, and there are coincidences everywhere.

"After Lu Dongdong went back, after thinking about it, he always felt that something was wrong. Although there were a lot of outsiders, the outsiders who set up tea stalls by the Hutuo River were too rare, so he returned to the tea stall and saw the tea in the distance. There was one more person in the booth, and it was Fu Ke. Lu Dongdong has relatives in Shile, and he has been to Shile a few times, and he has seen Fu Ke, so he recognized Fu Ke at a glance." Although Xiao Wu looks clumsy and honest, He told the story clearly and in a well-organized manner, "Lu Dongdong is an old man and dare not approach, so he pretended to pass by by accident, heard Fu Ke and Wei Zhongqiang's whispered conversation, mentioned aconite and ephedra again, and also mentioned There is a person's name - Wu Laosi."

"Wu Laosi is the man of Zhending Yuanyuan Herbal Medicine Hall. Lu Dongdong turned around and went to the Yuanyuan Herbal Medicine Hall. Seeing Wu Laosi still there, the more he thought about it, the more strange he felt. He wanted to ask Wu Laosi a few words, but after thinking about it, he felt It's not right, so I went back again." Xiao Wu showed a simple and honest smile again, "Although the matter is strange, Lu Dongdong has always kept it in his heart and didn't tell anyone. When Mantuo and I mentioned this matter, he immediately said it. ."

(End of this chapter)