ancient criminal minds

Back in Houya, You Xiaowu really brought new news.

"Na Lu Dashan is indeed very famous, and he has indeed done a lot of good things these years. Compared with him, his brother's reputation is much worse." You Xiaowu stroked his beard, "But you all know this, old man Let’s not show off, let’s talk about something you don’t even know.”

Bao Zheng rolled his eyes at him: "Speak up if you have something to say, what's the point!"

You Xiaowu ignored him, and asked Lu Zheng directly: "Have you ever seen this Mr. Lu Dashan's new wife?"

Bao Zheng was startled: "What?! Newly married!"

Lu Zheng said indifferently: "I haven't seen it yet."

You Xiaowu couldn't help being a little puzzled: "Why isn't your lord surprised at all?" It made him feel no sense of accomplishment at all.

Lu Zhengdao: "Many places in Lu's mansion still have happy words posted on them. Lu Enguang's two daughters have already married, so he wouldn't be so grandiose when he takes a concubine. I think it's only when he gets married. What's more, I saw him Most of the decorations in the mansion are vulgar, which shows his taste, but he has an elegant purse hanging around his waist, presumably this purse must have been embroidered by his wife, and he was newly married, so he didn't change the decorations of the mansion as well."

You Xiaowu's eyes widened: "My lord is really amazing!"

"Stop flattering, get down to business!"

You Xiaowu coughed: "This Mr. Lu Dashan married a young lady from a family three months ago. The young lady was only in her twenties. It was because her family was in decline and her father was seriously ill that she had no choice but to marry. This incident did damage Lu Dashan's reputation a bit, but if one person is willing to hit another person, the others will say a few sour words at most. But—" He suddenly lowered his voice, "I heard that this second son of Lu seems to be right This little sister-in-law is lustful, and Lu Dashan even had a big fight with his younger brother because of this, and even threatened that if he gets close to his wife again, he will sever the brotherhood."

Lu Zheng and Bao Zheng looked at each other, if this happened, why didn't the housekeeper tell it?

But You Xiaowu said with the expression of someone who came here: "Hey, this is human nature. A pear tree crushes a crabapple. This kind of thing happened. If nothing else, Lu Dashan's cuckold will be put in prison. It's understandable that the butler didn't speak out for the sake of his master's reputation, if it wasn't for my superior skills, I wouldn't be able to ask this news."

Lu Zheng asked: "So? Do you think the murderer is Lu Enshan?"

You Xiaowu rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "My lord, don't ask me, the old man is just running errands to scout for news, and I can't do this kind of county magistrate's work."

Lu Zheng looked at Bao Zheng again: "What do you think?"

Bao Zheng was also a little uncertain, because of the results of the autopsy on Dendrobium, he was very sure that the murderer was someone else, now with the news of You Xiaowu, Lu Enshan's motive for the murder became more and more obvious, but he was not sure what he was thinking. .

Lu Zheng said, "I still think that the murderer is not Lu Enshan."

Bao Zheng frowned and said, "What is your basis? Could it be because of the words on that piece of paper? Don't forget, my lord, that person is a wanted criminal!"

You Xiaowu was confused again: "What note? What wanted criminal?"

Dendrobium then whispered about the challenge of the red-clothed thief, unexpectedly, just after finishing speaking, You Xiaowu slapped the table: "Don't believe me, my lord! This kid must take this opportunity to ruin your reputation, so that he You can continue to get away with it!"

Lu Zheng shook his head: "It has nothing to do with this red-clothed thief, I just trust my own judgment."

"First, the traces at the scene proved that the murderer was a man with better kung fu than Lu Enguang, but Lu Enshan didn't know any kung fu; second, if Lu Enshan was really the kind of person you said, he would never stay at the murder scene and put himself Third, it is indeed related to what was said on the note." Lu Zheng said methodically, "This red-clothed thief, let's just think he is a thief and has a way, such people are extremely Arrogant, he made such a challenge, it is a provocation to me, since that is the case, he will not do such a small trick on the information."

After Lu Zheng finished speaking, everyone fell into silence for a moment, and finally Shi Hu broke the silence, he raised his hand carefully: "I think your lord is right."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "I also think what your lord said is right!"

Tie Dan on the side also answered abruptly: "I stand by the adults."

You Xiaowu looked from one side to the other, and quickly took a breath: "What your lord said is true."

Bao Zheng pointed at them in disbelief: "You...you..."

Dendrobium hurriedly handed him a cup of tea: "Brother Bao, calm down, calm down."

But Bao Zheng said angrily: "I'm not like you, I think Lu Enshan did it!"

Lu Zheng calmly said, "How about making a bet?"

"bet?"

"Yes, you won. I will do one thing for you. If I win, you will have to listen to me for the next few days."

Bao Zheng couldn't stand their excitement, so he slapped the table and said, "Okay! Just bet!"

Lu Zheng smiled and looked at Liu Zhi beside him: "Liu Zhi, you come to be a notary."

Liu Zhi could tell at a glance that Lu Zheng had a plan in mind, and looking at Bao Zheng who was still angry, she couldn't help but smile in her heart, and said generously, "Okay."

The bet was made in this way, but Bao Zheng couldn't sit still anymore and insisted on going to Lu's mansion to ask for clarification, but Lu Zheng shook his head: "Ask what the butler is doing, Lu Enshan is in prison now, is it convenient to ask him?" many."

The prison in Qingxi County is actually not far from the county government office. When Jin Hanxuan and Lu Zheng handed over, he also said that the prisoners in the prison, except for two waiting to be executed after autumn, the others were petty theft. of.Therefore, the prison in Qingxi County was very empty. At that time, they arrested Lu Enshan and put him in the innermost cell without giving him a bath. So when we saw Lu Enshan again, he was still as dirty as before. appearance.

Lu Zheng didn't have any obsession with cleanliness, but it was Lu Enshan who spoke up first: "My lord, don't you think it's convenient for Caomin to wash his face and change his clothes?"

Lu Zheng was funny and angry, this Lu Enshan looked at him, he didn't care about the progress of the case or the real culprit who killed his brother, the first sentence was to wash his face, really...

But Lu Zheng didn't intend to abuse him, he asked the jailer to fetch him a basin of water, but said: "Just wash your face, there is no change of clothes for you in this prison."

Lu Enshan is also easy to talk: "It's okay, it's okay, just wash your face, thank you, sir!"

Bao Zheng on the side really couldn't understand him like this, and was about to explode, but was held down by Lu Zheng. Lu Zheng secretly shook his head at him, and Bao Zheng reluctantly let go of his hand.

After Lu Enshan washed his face, he thanked Lu Zheng again, and then asked: "My lord came to see me in the prison, is the case solved and the real culprit caught?"

Lu Zheng said speechlessly: "I thought you didn't care about this issue."

"Oh, of course I care about what your lord said!" Lu Enshan hurriedly approached the railing, his face was deformed by the two pillars, "I said everything, I really didn't kill my brother ah!"

Lu Zheng sat down slowly: "I really said it all? It doesn't seem to be the case, does it?"

Lu Enshan was taken aback: "What do you mean by that, my lord?"

"What's going on with you and your sister-in-law?" Lu Zheng asked directly.

Lu Enshan scratched his head: "It doesn't matter!" Seeing Lu Zheng's unmoved expression, he became anxious, "My lord, you don't think I am this kind of person, do you! What happened is definitely not what you think!"

"What do I think?" Lu Zheng hooked the corner of his mouth, "I think you should just tell the truth!"

Lu Enshan swallowed his saliva: "This is how it happened. My brother suddenly said that he was going to get married. I thought he was joking, but I didn't expect him to actually get married. My eldest brother is not the kind of womanizer, and I am too. Curious, so I saw my sister-in-law in the garden before, so I went to talk to her a few words, but my elder brother was furious when he found out, saying that if I get closer to my sister-in-law, I won’t recognize my younger brother. But I didn't dare to disobey him, so I never talked to my sister-in-law alone since then."

"Simply speaking, will your elder brother have such a big reaction?" Lu Zheng made it clear that he didn't believe it.

Lu Enshan looked aggrieved: "It's really just a sentence, and it's just me saying it. My sister-in-law doesn't pay any attention to me."

"If your elder brother loves this lady so much, then it's not impossible to leave the property to her. It is entirely possible for you to kill your elder brother because of your hatred." Lu Zheng said this deliberately.

Lu Enshan cried, "My lord, I'm really wronged! I don't know why my elder brother reacted like that, I...I...I'm really wronged!"

However, Lu Zheng shook his head: "It's useless to call for grievances. According to the current situation, you are the most likely person to kill your elder brother. If there is no stronger evidence, I'm afraid this officer will be helpless to you."

Lu Enshan's eyes widened, as if he was distinguishing whether what Lu Zheng said was true or false, and soon he panicked: "My lord, I was really wronged."

Lu Zheng stood up: "The officer has been investigating for so long, and it's time to return to Mr. Ma. You have asked your wife and concubine to bring you some delicious food in prison these few days, otherwise once the case is sentenced, there will only be one day before the execution." We have a full meal." After finishing speaking, he walked out without hesitation.

Dense beads of sweat appeared on Lu Enshan's forehead, his eyes kept turning, as if he was engaged in a fierce psychological struggle, and finally, when Lu Zheng was about to leave the cell, he finally knelt down: "My lord Stay here, the grassroots have something important to report."