Bastard's Counterattack [Rebirth]

Armed to kill?

Rong Youtang was shocked and lost his mind, and was stunned when he heard it in the hall.

"What?" Rong Yu, with a bruised nose and swollen face, was dumbfounded and stuttered in fright, and asked, "Who, who sued me for murder?"

"My God." Rong Kaiji muttered, the light blue handkerchief in his hand pressed tightly against Rong Xing's forehead, soaked in blood.

Qi Zhiyang frowned and wondered: "I witnessed it with my own eyes, isn't it just an ordinary crowd fighting? Both sides used bare hands, scolded and tore each other, and did not use weapons such as swords and sticks."

Everyone in the hall looked at each other in blank dismay.

Rong Youtang quickly cheered up, and hurriedly told: "Don't panic! Since the official came to the door, it means that someone has indeed filed a complaint. Brother Yu, you must control your mouth and don't speak nonsense in a hurry, otherwise no one will be able to help you. "

"Okay, okay. Brother, please help me, I'm just protecting myself, I definitely didn't kill anyone." Rong Yu's face turned pale, and he was in a mess.The young man is full of blood and energy, and a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, but he has never been sued. He panicked when he heard "officials take people".

Rong Youtang patted his cousin on the shoulder, and hurriedly comforted him: "It's useless to be afraid now, calm down. Dad, take the time to teach him to calm down. I'll go out and ask about the situation first."

"Hey, be polite, don't get excited." Father Rong reminded in a low voice.

"I know."

"Let's go! Let's take a look together." Qi Zhiyang was very righteous, without saying a word, he took his own servant and quickly caught up with Rong Youtang.

"Thank you. It's a good ten-week holiday. My brother-in-law has caused big trouble for Brother Qi." Rong Youtang felt very guilty. He just stepped out of the threshold and saw four officers with knives. Fortunately, he knew the leader.

"Tie Butou, it's been a long time." Rong Youtang greeted him politely with a smile on his face.

"I pay my respects to Mr. Rong." Tie Yiyou, the head catcher of the yamen of the city guard, clasped his fists respectfully and saluted. He looked at the strong and mighty Qi Zhiyang, and he had a vague impression, but he was not sure, so he asked, "Excuse me for my ignorance, Master Rong, I wonder who this is?"

"This is General Zhaoyong Qi appointed by His Majesty." Rong Youtang introduced.

"Oh~" Tie Yiyou was in awe, and hastily saluted again: "Greetings, General, please forgive me for being blind."

In order to support his friend, Qi Zhiyang held his hands behind his back, raised his head and said slowly: "There is no need to be polite, Tie Butou is polite."

Tie Yiyou is courteous and apologetic.

Rong Youtang glanced at the butler, and the latter immediately gave the officials some money for running errands, and said: "You have come all the way, the officials have worked hard. If you don't mind, please come in and sit down."

"We have official business, adults are waiting to interrogate the criminal, dare not waste time. Sir Rong, you just ask, the small guarantee knows everything, it is not a secret anyway." The head catcher said bluntly.

"In the past, when I was falsely accused by my evil neighbors, thanks to Tie Butou's flexible guidance, I am very grateful. This time, the Yueshan Academy Rong Yu you want to take is my cousin. Who is the plaintiff in this case?" Rong Youtang earnestly ask.

"Lian Chuchu." Catcher said.

Strange, why not the Zhou family?

Rong Youtang was confused, and asked in surprise: "Lian Chuchu? Who is that?"

"The deceased Zhou Minghong's best friend." Catcher explained.

Oh, Zhou Minghong's best friend——

"Wait!" Rong Youtang snapped back to his senses, unbelievable, gasped, and asked urgently, "Did you say 'dead'?"

"Has someone died?" Qi Zhiyang was also surprised.

Rong Youtang once suspected that he had heard it wrong, and asked holding his breath: "Zhou Minghong is dead?"

"Yes." The catcher nodded earnestly, because he had dealt with Rong Youtang a few times, and he revealed in a low voice: "We also find it strange that the deceased is the grandson of Marquis Pingnan, but why did he report to the official?" Is it Lian Chuchu? That is a prostitute, it is said that she was redeemed by the deceased, and she was raised in the alley of Xicheng like a treasure in a golden house."

Zhou Minghong is dead!

Rong Youtang held his breath, unable to regain his senses for a long time, and immediately recalled the unpleasant moments of being trampled and humiliated when the two lived together—but he was caught off guard, and the man passed away suddenly!The feeling was so weird that I couldn't describe it, my back felt cold, and my whole body trembled.

"Brother Rong? Brother Rong?" Qi Zhiyang elbowed his friend.

"Oh!" Rong Youtang woke up with a start, his heart was beating wildly, he wiped his face vigorously, gathered his energy, and asked: "Tie Butou, that is to say, Mr. Zhou has not heard the news of his son's death yet?"

The catcher sniffed, and said hesitantly: "Actually, they only reported the case half an hour ago. It was a mess. Except for Lian Chuchu and her maid, there were also a few servants from the Zhou Mansion. According to common sense, they should have already I hurried back to the government to report the letter, after all, it was Mr. Zhou who died, so we hurriedly went to two places to arrest him."

At this moment, Rong Rong in the hall knew that he couldn't hide, so he took the initiative to show up. His hands and feet were stiff, and he said nervously: "I am Rong Rong, but I definitely didn't kill anyone! When Mr. Zhou and Mr. Zhou left, he was still jumping and shouting." , was not seriously injured at all. Moreover, when we ran into each other in Xicheng this morning, it was clear that Mr. Zhou provoked and abused us first, and ordered the evil slaves to beat us up to protect ourselves, so he fought back."

"Young Master Rong, since someone is suing, according to Dacheng's law, you must go to the Yamen to confront him in court. We will explain what is right and what is wrong. Please come with us." The head hunter clearly informed.

Rong Youtang's head was as big as a bucket, and he tried his best to calm down and said: "Tie Butou, please rest assured, we just want to find out the reason, and we should explain it in court, and we will definitely not embarrass you."

"Thank you, Mr. Rong, for your understanding."

Qi Zhiyang took the initiative to express his opinion: "Early this morning, I went to Xicheng to visit friends. I happened to meet them fighting and I was persuaded to let them go. Now I have to go to the Yamen to give circumstantial evidence to explain the situation."

Rong Youtang was very grateful, and immediately urged: "Brother Yu, why don't you hurry up and thank General Qi?"

"Students thank the general for his kindness and virtue!" Rong Ting knelt down, panicked and unprepared for the upcoming confrontation in court.Father Rong was also in a state of desperation, so he sent his assistant to rush to report to Rong Zhengqing who was out on errands, not daring to keep him in the dark.

"Get up." Qi Zhiyang stretched out his hand to help him, he was completely looking at Rong Youtang's face.

Rong Youtang took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said: "In that case, please take Rong Xing away, and we will go to the Yamen together to find out the situation."

"Thank you, my lord, for your accommodation."

The sun is high and the autumn is high and the air is crisp. This is the time to rest and relax, but Rong Youtang has no time to spare, and is duty-bound to run around for his cousin—although we have only known each other for more than half a year, we get along harmoniously and happily, not to mention that he has been officially recorded as Rong Masahiko's son-in-law couldn't stand by and watch.

A carriage drove to the gate of the city guard.

"This case is too unreasonable!"

Rong Youtang was full of doubts, with mixed feelings in his heart, and sighed: "Xicheng Noodle Restaurant, Brother Yu and his classmates arrived first, and Zhou Minghong brought people later, and there was an argument over seats. The two sides abused and fought in a secluded place nearby. They were kindly persuaded to leave, but they were all injured and dispersed separately—but obviously, Zhou Minghong did not go home, he went to find Lian Chuchu who lived nearby, and died about half an hour later."

"It's really strange." Qi Zhiyang frowned, puzzled and said, "What have Mr. Zhou and Miss Lian been doing for half an hour? If the man died of serious injuries due to a fight, shouldn't the woman immediately inform Zhou's family? Where is she going?" Gotta live!"

"That's the key." Rong Youtang pondered for a long time, and said seriously: "When you get to the Yamen, listen to the plaintiff's argument first. It was a scuffle at that time, and the Zhou family was numerous. Brother Yu claimed that he didn't touch Zhou Minghong's clothes. I hope someone can prove it, otherwise it will be very difficult to clear the suspicion of a life with empty words."

Rong Kaiji couldn't help revealing: "It's not that I disrespect the deceased. In fact, since Xun'er entered Yueshan Academy, he has been troubled by Mr. Zhou several times. This time they are the ones who took the initiative to provoke and killed people. The other party will be held accountable." Mostly responsible."

"But those can't be used as evidence of Brother Yu's innocence." Rong Youtang held his wrists, his face was solemn, and he couldn't imagine the reaction of the Zhou family, so he worried and persuaded: "I don't know how chaotic it will be later, Dad, you'd better go home and wait for the news .Brother Qi is willing to help, we can deal with it."

"Hey, how can I wait? You are all court officials, and it is not appropriate to come forward for the defendant. With my old bones following along, helping me, I can somewhat restore some impressions, lest uninformed outsiders misunderstand you and affect your future. .” Rong Kaiji explained the intention in detail.

Apologetic expression appeared in Qi Zhiyang's eyes again, he said in a low voice: "No problem, I took the initiative to persuade the fight in the morning, so I should explain the situation objectively. Speaking of future... Brother Rong, I have been awarded the title of 'General Zhaoyong', but His Majesty has always I don’t know why you were not promoted to an official. When you went to Hejian to investigate the case, you were resourceful and resourceful, and you found important clues one after another. Obviously, your contribution is greater, but Your Majesty—”

"Brother Qi, you're offended by what you said!"

Rong Youtang interrupted heartily, and sincerely comforted: "Since ancient times, the power of heaven has been unpredictable, and thunder, rain, and dew have all been favored by the king. Your Majesty has his own considerations in making decisions. You deserve the promotion, but I am young and inexperienced. I have the opportunity to experience Already satisfied."

"Oh, I, I'm very worried for you." Qi Zhiyang sympathized with his friends, but he was actually more worried about how bad his reputation would be if outsiders mistakenly thought that he used tricks and took credit for everything.

Father Rong understood this at a glance, and he said open-mindedly: "General Qi, don't be like this. The dog is young and has just left school. What do you know? Your Majesty treats him well. He even gave him a generous reward, he was very satisfied, really!"

Rong Youtang couldn't help thinking to himself: Maybe it's because of me and His Highness...so, His Majesty is not very happy.

Coincidentally, Qi Zhiyang solemnly reminded: "Brother Rong, did you send someone to seek help from His Royal Highness King Qing? The deceased is the grandson of Marquis Pingnan. Today is considered a big trouble, and it must not end well."

Rong Youtang shook his head and vetoed softly: "Not yet. It is precisely because the deceased is the grandson of Marquis Pingnan that His Highness can't come forward, otherwise it is very likely that the trouble will become bigger and become a stalemate between the two powers."

"That's true."

"Additionally, Xun'er's uncle is also an imperial official, and he is currently a doctor of the Ministry of Industry. The situation is complicated." Rong Kaiji frowned, thinking hard about countermeasures.

Rong Youtang's heart was heavy, and he still did not accept the news of Zhou Minghong's death. He said solemnly: "According to the law, if it is a case of armed homicide, the yamen must send someone to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Brother Na Yu and his classmates cannot escape the guilt."

The three of them fell silent at the same time. Before the truth was revealed, no one dared to jump to conclusions.

Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at the Yamen, and a circle of people watching the excitement had already gathered outside the courtroom.

Qi Zhiyang was the first to jump down because of his strong acrobatics, followed by Rong Youtang, who was about to turn around to support his adoptive father, but found that two carriages and many servants rushed up behind them, the curtains of the carriages were eagerly torn open, and he was very anxious. Zhou Renlin poked his head, met the bastard's eyes, and was stunned.

"What are you doing standing there? Get out of the car!" Yang Ruofang cried out, pushing her husband away, and shouted in despair, "I don't believe it, I don't believe it even if I die, it must be a slave talking nonsense! Where is Hong'er? Where is Hong'er?" ?" She stumbled and jumped out of the carriage, raised her eyes, and suddenly saw Rong Youtang on the opposite side——

In an instant, new hatred and old hatred surged into my heart!

"Little bastard!" Yang Ruofang was tear-stained, devastated, utterly devoid of reason, and rushed towards Rong Youtang regardless, and asked sharply, "You vicious and disobedient son! Tell me, Hong Er, did you instigate someone to harm you?" dead?"