beggar prince

Great heat, the weather is hot, the heat waves are rolling, the sun is setting, and the red clouds are all over the sky, which makes people feel unbearably hot and depressed.The stalls on the street were all cleaned up, and I went home to escape the summer heat.

In the courtroom, Zhao Yuanjian sat in front of the plaque hanging high in the mirror, frowning.It seems to have encountered a difficult problem.Prefect Qin, Prefect Zhang, Wang Zhihe and the magistrate of Yong'an County gathered around the case to discuss a murder case.

Several people were either pacing around, or no one was able to speak. Prefect Qin and Prefect Zhang even quarreled for a few words.Lin Heng sat on the side, he knew that Zhao Yuanjian was in big trouble this time.

Wang Zhihe said: "The murder case in Yong'an County is very difficult, the Queen Mother has already known about this case, and the court is paying close attention to it, because it embarrasses the court.

In the early morning half a month ago, a murder case occurred in Yong'an County.Liu Zhuxiong, the thief in Yong'an County, killed Zhang Ersao, whom he had coveted for a long time, and her husband Zhang Erge.Several people witnessed him swaggering out of the family home after the murder, bloodstained on his body.

Some of them told people about this matter everywhere, but no one was willing to be a witness in court, and there was no way to form a chain of evidence.This fact has turned into gossip instead. Now we know that Liu Zhuxiong did it, but we can't arrest him.This matter was widely circulated in the Great Wei Dynasty, and now the Empress Dowager feels that the chief minister is incompetent, and she has lost face. "

When Lin Heng heard it, he thought: How is it possible, Uncle Liu is not this kind of person, he is as timid as a mouse, he must be hiding somewhere now.This is definitely framed.

Zhao Yuanjian thought to himself: This person is just a liar who wants to profit from Liu Zhuxiong's name.This time is an excellent opportunity to capture Liu Zhuxiong.The empress dowager paid attention to this matter because she wanted the treasure of the previous dynasty.

Zhao Yuanjian said: "The thing is like this. The prisoner refuses to plead guilty, and the witness refuses to testify in court. Tens of thousands of eyes are on the court, and the Queen Mother strictly prohibits lynching, so I cannot use torture tools on Liu Zhuxiong. Once I move If the prisoner is sentenced, it will cause criticism. And the prisoner is missing now, and I am sending someone to look for it. You must come up with a plan to prove his guilt and arrest him and bring him to justice."

Qin Zhifu thought for a long time: "Then give the witnesses money and let them testify."

Lin Heng is confused about everything, but when it comes to Zhao Yuanjian's matter, he will be ten thousand times astute.He thought to himself: You are worthy of being Qin Shou's uncle, you are as stupid as him, you are asking Yuan Jian to get involved.

Lin Heng said: "My lord, this is not allowed. How can an official give money to a witness? Wouldn't this be framed?"

Zhao Yuanjian looked at Lin Heng and nodded in satisfaction, thinking that the prince finally has a heart, and a child can be taught.

Zhao Yuanjian said: "The inspector is paying close attention to this matter, and Liu Zhuxiong has a deep relationship with people in the world, which attracts attention. Using this method of bribing witnesses is tantamount to trapping myself in it." "

The prefect of Qin asked, "Why is there no one to testify?"

The magistrate of Yong'an County said: "Liu Zhuxiong is a well-known thief, and it can be said that there is nothing in the south of the Yangtze River that he cannot steal.

Liu Zhuxiong has contacts with people in the Jianghu, and he has a group of disciples and grandchildren. The people in Yong'an County respect him very much and regard him as a god.

This world only recognizes money but not people. As long as you have money, you are a good person.Liu Zhuxiong has a lot of wealth, so the people respect him.

At the same time, the people in the county are afraid of him. He has a close relationship with people in the Jianghu. If he testifies, he is afraid that he will be retaliated against.

There are nine people who can testify, including his apprentices, people in the world, his admirers, and those who fear him.But none of them stood up to testify, and a chain of evidence could not be formed. "

Wang Zhihe said: "Send someone undercover. You can always find some evidence."

Zhao Yuanjian said: "I have sent people there, but no clues have been found."

Lin Hengxin suddenly moved. He thought it would be better for me to go. He could help Yuan investigate the case and find Liu Zhuxiong to relieve Yuan's worries.

Zhao Yuanjian said: "I don't know who reported this matter to the court and caused me such a big trouble."

Qin Zhifu: "Master Zhang, you have always been in contact with the court!"

Zhang Zhifu sneered: "The relationship between your Qin family and the Queen Mother is well known!"

Qin Zhifu: "What you said is ugly. Everyone knows that this word doesn't sound good. You even scolded the Queen Mother."

They argued violently, accusing each other of leaking it.

Zhao Yuanjian felt tired, so he said: "You guys go back first."

Qin Zhifu and Zhang Zhifu hated each other, and neither would let the other go. Wang Zhihe did not participate in this matter, and strode out of the court helplessly.

Zhao Yuanjian's face was very ugly.He thought it must be someone from Zhao Shengqi who reported it to the court. He thought it couldn't be Wang Zhihe. Prefect Zhang just worshiped under me, so only prefect Qin must be from him. He must be from Zhao Shengqi.

Zhao Yuanjian knew that the queen mother returned to Beijing and did not punish Zhao Shengqi immediately. Zhao Shengqi had the military power in his hands and was extremely powerful.The queen mother couldn't move him for a while, and was still observing his movements, waiting for him to show his feet.

Lin Heng came over and sat on Zhao Yuanjian's lap. He said, "I have an idea. It's better to arrest these witnesses as real murderers. Threat them and convict them."

Zhao Yuanjian: "I did this, and they are now in prison."

Lin Heng asked: "Save this fake Liu Zhuxiong without regard for his own life?"

"Because of human greed, everyone knows that Liu Zhuxiong has treasures from the previous dynasty. Anyone who has a relationship with him wants to get a piece of the pie. Now these people would rather take the risk and keep the secret for him."

Lin Heng thought that this case is indeed difficult to investigate.Lin Heng asked: "Do you think Liu Zhuxiong will come to see me?"

Zhao Yuanjian: "There is such a possibility."

Lin Heng: "I'll go undercover and lure him into the bait."

Zhao Yuanjian: "No, the queen mother is paying attention to this matter now. If you are exposed, I will be with my wife and lose the army. I will think of a plan later to lure him into the bait."

Zhao Yuanjian stood up and walked back and forth in the courtroom anxiously.He was not worried about the criticism that this case would bring to him.He didn't want to miss the good opportunity to find Liu Zhuxiong, but he didn't want to ask Lin Heng to take risks.

Zhao Yuanjian repeatedly babbled: "The most irritating thing is the real Liu Zhuxiong. This person is elusive and hides very deeply. The fake Liu Zhuxiong is also scheming and has disappeared. If the fake Liu Zhuxiong shows up, maybe the real Liu Zhuxiong can be caught. Alas, it’s their mother’s fault. I, the majestic chief envoy, have been played around.”

Lin Heng asked: "If I'm not by your side, for example, if you go to the capital by yourself, will you go out to drink flower wine? Will you hook up with the maids in the mansion? You used to be romantic, no matter whether it smells good or not, Anyone dares to want it. Even someone like me dares to want it. I'm so worried!"

Zhao Yuanjian grabbed his head, rubbed it vigorously, and kneaded it into a chicken coop. He said, "If you let your imagination run wild, I can guard you for three years. What are you afraid of!"

Zhao Yuanjian's expression relaxed, he untied Lin Heng's clothes, pressed him on the table, and said, "We haven't done it in this kind of place yet."

Lin Heng struggled hastily, he was afraid that the yamen guard would see him.Zhao Yuanjian refused, and licked Lin Heng's ears until Lin Heng couldn't bear it anymore, and collapsed on the table.

Zhao Yuanjian said: "My dear, the yamen servants are all going back at this hour, what are you afraid of?"

Lin Heng hugged Zhao Yuanjian tremblingly. He looked at the plaque hanging high in the mirror, and then at the huge red couplet on the mahogany pillar in the court: Serving the country should preserve the political will of the Qing Dynasty, and serving the people can be a clean and honest minister.Then got stabbed hard.

Lin Heng was tossed by Zhao Yuanjian for a long time before taking him back to his room to sleep.When Lin Heng waited for Zhao Yuanjian to fall asleep, he changed into night clothes, carried a package on his back, took a knife, loaded it with Zhao Yuanjian's precious gems, and some bank notes and slipped out the door.He dodged Lei Lie and Miao Yishan, and slipped out of the mansion.

Lin Heng got on his horse and ran all night to Yong'an County.The early morning sun is hidden in the faint mist, and the water vapor is lingering, not much light can be seen.A large fertile rice field appeared in front of him, and the rice seedlings in the field were green and covered with dew.Going down the Yangchang path, you will see stretches of tile-roofed houses. Yongning County is a large county in the south of the Yangtze River. It is not as prosperous as the south of the Yangtze River, but there are clusters of houses, orderly streets, and a thriving population.

Lin Heng saw a small inn called Yonglai, he jumped off his horse and walked towards the gate of the inn.He heard a burst of crisp laughter. He looked up and saw a young man with a handsome logo sitting on a tree next to the inn. He was leisurely hugging a cat and showing off to the children under the tree.

The children under the tree scolded the man, and those children were very angry.The man jumped down, threw the cat to the children, and said, "I'm tired of playing, I'll give it back to you."

The man ran away without a trace in just a few steps.

Lin Heng admired this man's skill, he can catch a nimble and alert cat, which shows that his skill is extraordinary.The children took the cat and saw that it was dead, and the children burst into tears.Lin Heng frowned.

Lin Heng walked into the Yonglai Inn, the inn was dirty and messy, the tables and chairs were covered with dust, it seemed that there was no one staying there.

The waiter saw Lin Heng coming in, so he ran out to receive Lin Heng.He wiped the tables and chairs casually with a rag and asked Lin Heng to sit down. Lin Heng didn't sit down. He took out a silver coin and said, "I'll stay here for a few days."

The shop waiter with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks took the silver and hurriedly prepared meals for him.After a while, half a catty of beef, two bowls of rice, and two taels of shochu were brought over.

After Lin Heng ate food and wine, he chose the first room upstairs. He went in to catch up on sleep, and slept for a day and a night.

When he woke up, he asked the waiter, "Is there a pawn shop nearby?"

Xiao Er asked curiously, "What do you want to be?"

Lin Heng said: "A rare gem, if you buy it, you can buy Suzhou City."

Xiao Er thought for a long time, then rolled his eyes.He said, "There is one, but the shopkeeper has recently gone out to handle errands. He will come back after a while."

Lin Heng felt that the waiter in this shop had an unnatural expression. He thought that the pawn shop might not be closed, and that the waiter in this shop might have colluded with the fake Liu Zhuxiong.He carried the package on his back and was ready to go out to tempt people to take the bait.