The straight man who wears bright clothes is also afraid of messing with him

On the eve of the 13th year of Hongwu, a homicide occurred in Jindian, and Wang Penghai in Wanping County died of poisoning. Cui Miao, fearing that Wu Kun would be a hindrance, specially asked someone to hold Shen Qing's dental plaque, and invited Zhao Quande, the procurator of the Criminal Prosecution Division of Beiping Prefecture.Wu Kun and Wang Zhang still clung to Wang Gui, and even advocated that Wang Gui should be tortured.

Cui Miao looked at Wu Kun and smiled, and said: "Don't bother, I already know who the murderer is. If you don't give up, you can listen to the detailed explanation."

Wu Kun's eyes flickered slightly, and he said: "Cui Baihu, this is a matter for us to bring to the criminal department's office, and the procurator is here, so you'd better not do it for us."

Such an obvious sowing of dissension made everyone present frown. Cui Miao smiled fearlessly, which just showed that Wu Kun had lost his sense of proportion.He looked at Zhao Quande, bowed and said, "My lord, I think you have already made up your mind, how about giving this credit to the bid?"

Zhao Quande couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he heard the words. Cui Miao's words not only maintained his dignity, but also left him a good reputation for treating his subordinates preferentially, and he could build a good relationship with Shen Qing. Instead of doing it.He said cheerfully: "Since that's the case, let the hundred households talk about it."

The immediate superior sent a message, even if Wu Kun didn't want to, there was nothing he could do.

Cui Miao saluted humbly, and said, "Thank you sir for fulfilling the bid."

Cui Miao turned around and glanced at the crowd, looked down at Mrs. Wang and said, "Mrs. Wang, I remember seeing you have a handkerchief embroidered with plum blossoms when I first entered the door. Could you show it to me? "

Wang Zhang's body froze, a flustered look flashed across his face, and then he said impatiently, "Return to my lord, the woman did not wear a handkerchief today, I think your memory is wrong, my lord."

"Ma'am, Cuixiang brought you your handkerchief in person in the morning. How can you say you didn't wear it? Besides, if you didn't see it with your own eyes, how would you know that there are plum blossoms embroidered on your handkerchief?" Cuixiang rubbed Wiping away tears, she looked at Wang Zhangshi strangely.

Wang Zhang's complexion changed, and then he explained: "Cuixiang, you did give me the handkerchief, but it was dirty during breakfast. I put it on the table and forgot to change it. As for the plum blossom pattern , most of the handkerchiefs in the hands of the madam are these kinds of patterns, it is not surprising that adults remember wrongly."

"What if the official said that besides the plum blossom pattern, there is a word 'Fang' on that handkerchief?"

Wang Zhang's face turned pale all of a sudden, and Cuixiang answered: "My lady's name has a word 'Fang' in it, so every piece of her handkerchief, no matter what the pattern, will have the word 'Fang' embroidered on it. "

Cui Miao said with a smile: "It seems that the official has not misunderstood it. Will Madam show it to the official?"

Wu Kun said with an ugly face: "Cui Baihu, you ask for a woman's handkerchief, it's an insult to politeness, what a shame!"

Mrs. Wang and Zhang seemed to have received some enlightenment, and cried out: "How can a boudoir who wants to see women's innocence let people see the veil at will, and the women are no longer alive. You are trying to force the women to death!" ah!"

"Innocent?" Cui Miao didn't care about Mrs. Wang's sarcasm at all, and said with a smile, "Since Madam refuses, then let it go. There is no need to seek life and death like this."

Wang Zhangshi was startled when she heard the words, apparently she didn't expect Cui Miao to let him go like this, she subconsciously glanced at Wu Kun, but Cui Miao saw it.Cui Miao looked away at Cuixiang, and asked gently: "Cuixiang, what is the relationship between your wife and the master?"

Cuixiang looked at Mrs. Wang and Zhang, ignored her eyes, and replied truthfully: "The relationship between Madam and Master is not like an ordinary couple, the relationship is very cold."

Upon hearing the words, Mrs. Wang and Zhang shouted loudly: "Cuixiang, don't talk nonsense! My master and I respect each other as guests, and the harps and cymbals sing in harmony. You can't frame me just because I have caused you some grievances."

Cuixiang knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the crowd, swearing: "My lords, what I Cuixiang said today is true, if there is a lie, I will go to the [-]th floor of hell after death, and I will never be reborn forever!"

Most people in ancient times were in awe of the gods, and Cuixiang made a heavy oath, which directly blocked Wang Zhang's sophistry, which also made Cui Miao a little more admired for Cuixiang's loyalty.

Seeing that Mrs. Wang and Zhang shut up, Cui Miao asked, "Cuixiang, do you know why?"

Wang Zhang didn't wait for Cuixiang to speak, and said loudly: "Cuixiang, the master is dead, for the sake of his kindness to your family, don't talk nonsense and ruin the reputation of the Wang family!"

Cuixiang also saw what was wrong with Mrs. Wang and Zhang now, and she said sadly: "Just because the master is so kind to our family, Cuixiang doesn't want the master to die without knowing why."

"Cuixiang,,,,,,"

"Ms. Wang Zhang!" Cui Miao interrupted Mrs. Wang, and said with a serious face: "You interrupt Cuixiang again and again, but you have some ulterior secrets. Do you know? Madam, don’t forget, although this is not a court, there are adults here, so you won’t be allowed to be presumptuous!”

Every time I see Cui Miao, he is so friendly and cheerful that people forget that he is a military officer. A military officer who has been on the battlefield, with a bloody aura, Wang Zhangshi can't help being frightened and shivering.

Seeing this, Cuixiang went on to say: "My lord, Mrs. Wang and Zhang are not my master's original spouse. After the death of the eldest lady, the master remarried. Ten years ago, the eldest lady passed away, and the master was very sad and had no intention of remarrying. It's just the eldest wife's wife." There was a sudden change in her natal family. Mrs. Zhang became addicted to gambling. In one month, she lost her family property and owed a lot of gambling debts. They got seriously ill one after another, and entrusted their second daughter to the master before leaving. The master valued love and righteousness, not only repaid all the gambling debts owed by the Zhang family, but also placed the second daughter of the Zhang family, that is, Mrs. Wang and Zhang, in another hospital. Because Mrs. Wang and Zhang were engaged before, the master sent someone to look for her fiancé, but there was no news of that person. Seeing that Mrs. Wang and Zhang had reached the age of eighteen, she had not been found yet. After a match, she married my master. At the beginning, the relationship between the master and Mrs. Wang Zhang was pretty good, but after a while, the Mrs. Wang and Zhang became very indifferent to the master. Because the master still has his wife in his heart, he didn't force it. She, Master and Madam have hardly had sex in recent years. Everyone in the palace knows about these things, if you don't believe me, you can ask other servants."

Cui Miao nodded, looked at Wang Zhang, and asked, "Wang Zhang, is what Cuixiang said true?"

Mrs. Wang Zhang argued: "My lord, you only know one thing. The relationship between the women and the master is indeed not like an ordinary couple, but it is not as indifferent as Cuixiang said. The master has a deep affection for his sister, even if His sister passed away for many years, and he never forgot that he married a peasant woman just because the peasant woman was similar to his elder sister. It's not that the peasant woman didn't want to, but the master didn't. How can others know about the matter, and only the women know the depression in the women's hearts."

Speaking of sadness, Mrs. Wang and Zhang wiped the corners of her eyes, her pitiful appearance could easily arouse a man's desire to protect.

Cui Miao raised her eyebrows, thinking: Mrs. Wang Zhang is really a woman with a clear mind, so it's hard to deal with!

Wu Kun said aloud: "Cui Baihu, I don't understand, why are you going to embarrass a woman without asking about the real murderer?"

Cui Miao smiled, and asked without answering: "Master Wu, you defend the Wang and Zhang family everywhere, so I dare to ask, what is your relationship with her?"

Wu Kun's complexion changed, and he questioned: "What does Cui Baihu mean by this? Wang Zhang is Wang Penghai's wife and the master of suffering. You have no reason to embarrass me. I can't see it. You said a few words for her, and you secretly Think about it, want to slander and this official?"

Wu Kun looked at Zhao Quande, bowed and said, "My lord, I implore my lord to make the decision for me!"

Cui Miao also bowed and said: "My lord, there is a reason for asking this question. You will find out in a while. If you find out that you are making random guesses, you will be punished by any means."

Zhao Quande nodded, and said: "Master Wu, those who are cleared will be cleared by themselves, there is no need to say more."

Wu Kun choked, could this distinction be any more obvious?

Seeing this, Cui Miao continued, "According to Mr. Wu, you have never met Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Zhang, right?"

Wu Kun's eyes flickered slightly, and he said immediately: "Yes, I have never met Mrs. Wang and Zhang before. Cui Baihu, are you satisfied?"

Cui Miao smiled noncommittally, looked at Cuixiang, and asked, "Cuixiang, do you know the name of Wang Zhang's fiancé?"

Cuixiang glanced at Wu Kun suspiciously, and replied: "My lord, Cuixiang only knows the surname Wu, but I don't know the taboo."

Cui Miao glanced at Wu Kun intentionally or unintentionally, and continued to ask: "You said that your master once sent someone to look for this person. Do you know where this young master Wu lives and what he does for a living? Why didn't he find him?"

Cuixiang replied truthfully: "Returning to my lord, Cuixiang only knows that Mr. Wu is a scholar, and I don't know much about the others, but if my lord wants to know, the father who summoned the servant will know."

"Your Excellency handles the case, idlers, etc., don't come near!" The voice of the yamen servant came from outside.

"Hundred households, bid to bring people here."

When Cui Miao heard this, the smile on her face grew stronger, and she came to the door and said, "Let them in, these are the witnesses I have called."

The yamen servant looked at Zhao Quande inside, and seeing that he didn't stop him, he let him in.

Cui Miao looked at Wang Cong and Xue Lu, smiled and said, "This time I will trouble you."

Wang Cong waved his hand and said, "What are you talking about? If there is any trouble between us, don't worry about it. As long as we can help, we will be happy."

Xue Lu said warmly: "Everything is as you expected!"

A group of people entered the door, knelt down in front of Zhao Quande and Shen Qing, and said in unison: "Xiaomin sees your lord."

Zhao Quande looked at Cui Miao and asked, "Cui Baihu, who are these people?"

Cui Miao glanced at Wu Kun and Wang Zhangshi, who were suddenly discolored, smiled confidently, and said, "My lord, these are the witnesses I found under the bid."