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Hearing this, Wang Sheng couldn't help but interjected: "Can you convict him just by seeing the corpse? What if the murderer kills someone, and then calls Hu Cheng to catch the thief? Or the whistleblower has a grudge against him. Accidentally found the body and lied that Hu Cheng killed it?"

Zhao Dalang shook his head and said: "Now the government punishes false reports extremely harshly. If the person being reported has evidence to prove that he did not kill anyone, the person who made the report will even be sentenced to exile. Therefore, those who dare to report are basically those who have seen it with their own eyes. Or have a good grasp."

Wang Sheng also didn't expect that the cost of reporting a false police report here would be so high, so he replied very conservatively: "Okay, so is he convicted now?"

In fact, he was still a little surprised why Zhao Dalang told himself this kind of thing. Although he helped him once, he wouldn't even tell him about the affairs of the yamen. Could it be that he expected himself to be the same as the fortune teller? See who is the murderer?Then he shouldn't be looking for himself, he should be looking for that magic stick Li Xiuyuan.

When Wang Sheng thought of this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. He finally remembered the problem that he had been ignoring before.At that time, Li Xiuyuan said in the bullock cart that Hu Cheng would be involved in lawsuits, but at that time even Wang Sheng regarded him as a liar who was running the world, let alone Hu Cheng, who almost quarreled with him on the road.

Thinking about it now, since he is not a fake Taoist priest, it is not surprising that he can predict good luck from his appearance. Could it be that Li Xiuyuan really saw something a few days ago?

Wang Sheng really wanted to go to him, but because it was getting dark, he had to suppress his thoughts first.

Zhao Dalang didn't know what Wang Sheng was thinking, and continued: "If a normal person is reported and identified first, and then sees the dead body with his own eyes, under such pressure, it is difficult not to show some flaws, but Hu Cheng is very strange. Although he was afraid, he still insisted that he did not kill people."

"The county magistrate also felt that the case was very strange, so he personally interrogated Hu Cheng yesterday. According to Hu Cheng's statement, he claimed that he just arrived in Jiangcheng from Dingxi Town yesterday, and he was with a scholar all day long. A scholar can prove that he did not kill anyone." Zhao Dalang trusted Wang Sheng very much, and told him many details of the case.

When Wang Sheng heard that there was still something he didn't understand, he said clearly: "The fellow scholar in his confession is me."

Zhao Dalang nodded and said: "That's right. If he really came from Dingxi Town three days ago in Jiangcheng, then according to the time of death determined by Wu, when the deceased was killed, he was still in Dingxi Town, and he couldn't cross a hundred miles to kill people near Nanshan. "

He thought for a while and added: "If you don't want to testify in person, I can tell the county magistrate that you only need to provide me with a partial statement."

Wang Sheng didn't know what kind of social barriers he had imagined for himself, so he quickly said, "It's okay, I am willing to testify. But there is one thing I want to ask you first."

"Zhao must know everything."

"Is the person who reported him called Feng An?"

Zhao Dalang was obviously taken aback: "You know him?"

Wang Sheng told him what happened that night when he lived in Feng An's house: "I'm afraid Hu Cheng himself doesn't even remember saying these things, but I didn't say that because I knew he was a joke on the wine table at the time." Take it to heart, who would have thought it would develop to what it is now."

Zhao Dalang was also very surprised. He was silent for a long time before he sighed and said: "I guess Hu Cheng himself didn't expect that people's hearts are unpredictable. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid he would inevitably be imprisoned this time."

Wang Sheng shook his head and said with a smile: "I heard Qi Liang talk about it for several hours before, how witty and discerning the county magistrate Fei is. I think you can bring the murderer to justice without me."

Under Wang Sheng's testimony, although Zhao Dalang ruled out Hu Cheng's suspicion, he was ruthlessly reminded that there was a round or flat murderer waiting for them to catch, and he began to feel a little worried at the moment.

Although it was said that he was going to be a witness, in fact, when Wang Sheng was taken to the yamen by Zhao Dalang the next day, he did not see the magistrate Fei who was said to be Bao Qingtian's rebirth, nor the unlucky Hu Cheng.

It was Qi Liang who recorded the testimony for him, but he was still that cross-eyed fool.Because of Zhao's quick guarantee, the process of Wang Sheng went very smoothly, without any sense of experience as a witness.

He was brought over by Zhao Dalang with a good voice, and then sent back wholeheartedly, the whole process did not exceed half an hour.Because a standard social animal like Zhao Dalang has to go back to work, Wang Sheng can only be wronged to leave by himself.

Of course, this grievance was only Zhao Dalang's unilateral opinion. Wang Sheng himself didn't feel wronged at all, and he wandered happily to Li Xiuyuan's place.

Unexpectedly, he came to the door with great interest, but it was in vain.

Li Xiuyuan is not at his senior brother's house right now, and he doesn't know where he went all morning.Wang Sheng stood at the closed gate and sighed for a while, but after all he didn't dare to break into the house in broad daylight, so he left in despair alone.

It is rare to have such a leisurely day with nothing to do, Wang Sheng is not willing to go back to Zhao's house and stare at the wall, so he decides to go to the roast duck restaurant recommended by Li Xiuyuan to have a tooth-fighting festival.

As soon as he entered the store, Wang Sheng asked Xiao Er to serve him the signature roast duck. Because he was short of money, he didn't ask for a private room, but only occupied a small table at the edge of the lobby.

The roast duck of this restaurant really lives up to its reputation, the skin is roasted crispy, and the duck meat is extremely tender, leaving a mouthful of fragrance after one bite.

After the meal was overwhelmed, Wang Sheng lived up to everyone's expectations and sat down on a chair with a cup of tea as salted fish. The afternoon sun was warm and pleasant, making him drowsy.

His eyelids were getting heavier, and just as he was about to fall asleep in that roast duck restaurant, he suddenly heard someone calling his name not far away.

Wang Sheng's scalp tightened, and his drowsiness disappeared in an instant. He opened his eyes in a daze, and found a rather familiar Taoist robe in front of him.

He froze for a moment, then looked up, and sure enough, he saw Li Xiuyuan's familiar baby face, and he was so angry that he found his way out, and he slapped the other's arm: "Where did you go to be so chic?" , I’ve been looking for you for a long time, but there’s no one there.”

Li Xiuyuan opened his mouth and before he could speak, a dissatisfied voice suddenly came from beside him: "It's you? Why do you dare to come to Jiangcheng! You still speak rudely to Daoist Li!"

Wang Sheng thought that my brother and I were joking. Where is Guapi talking nonsense here? He turned his head unhappily, only to find that there was a rather familiar young man standing behind Li Xiuyuan.

As soon as Wang Sheng saw the angry look on the visitor's face, he remembered that the owner of this face couldn't lift his head even after being trained by his old father. The contrast was so sharp that he almost didn't laugh on the spot.

He pretended to be on the spot and cupped his hands: "Oh~ so it's Young Master Tan, long time no see, I wonder if you're still in good health?"

It was the second young master of the Tan family who was following behind Li Xiuyuan. Seeing that Wang Sheng didn't even move his position, he couldn't see that the other party was perfunctory. At the moment, old and new hatred came to his heart: "How dare you say it! Last time I ran away for you, this time I will see where you are going to escape, why don't you send him to the government!"

As soon as the words fell, the circle of attendants around him saw that they were about to rush up, and Wang Sheng was also furious. He thought to himself, you little bastard, there is no end to revenge, and he will immediately roll up his sleeves to this poor bastard. Get some color and see.

Seeing that the two parties were about to explode, Li Xiuyuan, who had been watching from the sidelines until now, finally had to speak. This person remembered to hold on to his superior airs all the time outside, and he said solemnly, "Mr. Tan, what do you mean by this?" ? This is my junior brother Wang Sheng. If you have any old grievances between you, you might as well tell me."

As soon as these words came out, both sides were stunned. Wang Sheng was shocked by Li Xiuyuan's shameless behavior of fancy taking advantage, and for the time being, he was still in the surprise of suddenly being a generation shorter, and he didn't have time to recover.

Tan Chaosheng on the side seemed to have been hit by a huge blow. He stammered as if struck by lightning: "How is it possible? He...he looks like a..."

Wang Sheng swore that he saw Li Xiuyuan rolling his eyes secretly, and then quickly put on a serious expression and continued talking nonsense: "Mr. Tan, don't look at the surface of everything, I thought you understood."

"He is my junior brother, but he is a registered disciple of a layman, and it is not uncommon not to wear Taoist robes on weekdays. My junior brother has a pure heart, even if he had some friction with Mr. Tan due to a misunderstanding, why not look at it for my sake today , turning hostility into friendship." Li Xiuyuan continued to output with a kind face.

All the masters I relied on said so, Tan Chaosheng didn't dare to refute, so he could only say with a stiff face: "I think I misunderstood the Taoist priest's younger brother, it's just some small misunderstandings, it's nothing to worry about, but I was a little rude before, and I don't care. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Li Xiuyuan clapped his palms and said with a smile, "Great kindness."

For a moment, the atmosphere was harmonious, and the original tense atmosphere dissipated without a trace.

This turning point stunned everyone Wang Sheng saw. He saw that Li Xiuyuan coaxed Tan Chaosheng into obedience with a few sentences, and left with gratitude.

Before leaving, Tan Chaosheng asked his servants to carry a small box and put it on the ground, as if he was afraid that the other party would refuse, and hurried away with him as soon as he put it down.

As soon as the person walked away, Li Xiuyuan immediately unloaded the burden of being an idol, sat lazily in the empty seat next to Wang Sheng, and took a drink from the cup at hand.

Wang Sheng kicked him a little dissatisfied: "This is what I drank."

"It's okay, I don't despise you." Li Xiuyuan wiped his mouth and said boldly.

"Go away."

"Why do you just throw it away after you use it up? Let me tell you, when did you offend that young master? I saw that he didn't look very smart. Why can't you justify this?"

In fact, Wang Sheng was very speechless about this matter, so he had no choice but to tell the other party about the fact that he was treated as a liar after doing good things in the Tan family.

Li Xiuyuan was at a loss for words after listening, he shook his head and legs and said, "Do you know what's in that box?"

Wang Sheng slapped him on the thigh: "Don't shake it, if you shake it again, the tea on the table will shake out. How do I know what it is? Money must be missing."

"You are so young, you care more than my senior brother." Li Xiuyuan curled his lips in dissatisfaction, and then changed his expression and raised his chin with complacency, "Don't say it, it's really money."

Wang Sheng was taken aback: "This box is full?"

Li Xiuyuan smiled mysteriously: "Of course, and it's just a deposit. People in our business keep their heads on their belts. How can we get back our capital without charging more interest?"

Wang Sheng despaired of his expressive ability: "What do we mean by this business? Are you a bandit? Even if it is, it's only you. I'm a good person."

"Yes, yes, you are a good man. That's why you can only be regarded as a liar, and others have to send me money."

Wang Sheng: Damn it, it hurts my heart.

Li Xiuyuan grabbed his shoulders and said: "I said, why is your brain not clear, alas, I can only take you with me. In this way, this time the Tan family entrusted me with the matter, you come with me, when the time comes We will pay you two to five five cents."

The author has something to say: Tomorrow will be thick and long! ! !Everyone remember to comment and support!what~

In addition, I saw a little cutie talking about the Liaozhai stories involved in this book in the comment area.In fact, there are quite a lot of stories, but they are basically stories of small groups. So far, they have involved people in the ear, mandrills, painted skins, folding prisons, animal making, etc., and there will be more in the future.

Including the White Lotus Sect is actually the content involved in Liaozhai, and the statues of Qingzheng Temple were inspired by the clay scholar of Liaozhai.

I basically made a lot of revisions and self-improvement on the basis of the original plot, because some original stories are really too short, only three lines, so I can't make them up.

As for the relatively well-known stories in Liao Zhai, I will probably only mention them a little bit, and will not expand on them.

Speaking of this, I recalled that when I was reading Xiaoqian's original text, I found that Ning Caichen later begged for two concubines, and those two concubines gave birth to him a son...Because he was influenced by the TV dramas and movies of later generations , I once thought he was very infatuated... Maybe the ancients had a different standard of infatuation than ours now.

It can only be said that the classics are more or less limited by the times, and some plots may not be very suitable for the present.

So many parts of me let myself go hahh