I am the county magistrate in Liaozhai

Zhou Taishi held evidence of the collusion between officials and businessmen in Shaanxi Province. Obviously, the news brought by intoxication also corroborated this point from the side. This may also be the reason why Zhou Taishi was killed.

As for Xiong Xiong, it's probably just a knife used by Shaanxi Daofutai to kill people with a borrowed knife.

"Set fire? When? What evidence should be destroyed?"

Tao Zui told Brother Cheng all the eavesdropped conversations, and then said: "Brother Cheng, don't worry, Li Yong has already gone to inform General Yang."

...Why is this fox suddenly so active?But since Xiong Xiong's plan can be known in advance, then it is possible to catch a turtle in a urn. It would be even better if this Mrs. Xiong had letters in hand.After all, it is not difficult to know from Tao Zui's words that this Mrs. Xiong loves her son very much, and I believe she will definitely confess it for his son's sake.

"Wait, I'm going to find Nie Xiaoqian to send a message to Beijing." After Cheng Jin finished speaking, he went to the backyard to find the female ghost lady.

Today's New Year's Eve, the two ghosts in the yamen are in the sun, and Nie Xiaoqian soon learned the tragic truth that she will be forced to go on a business trip on New Year's Eve: "Go to Zhou's house, don't you go to Mr. Fu this time?"

"I'm looking for the senior brother. Today the senior brother will be at the teacher's house. You can deliver the letter and get the reply."

This is quite simple, Nie Xiaoqian took the letter and disappeared in place.

Seeing the female ghost disappear, Tao Zui at the side said, "Brother Cheng, are you worried that Xiong Xiong will do something tonight?"

Cheng Jin shook his head: "Then Xiong Xiong is not so stupid. Today is New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is the new calendar. This kind of season is the most taboo for accidents, especially things like running water. He only chooses to do it today if he doesn't want to do it. But it is To deal with it early is to seize the opportunity early.”

Where Zhou Taishi's evidence is hidden, obviously only he knows, and after Tuomeng, I believe the brother will know the exact location, and then it depends on how the brother plans. As for him, he probably only needs to be a mouthpiece.

"Then... what if he takes the risk?"

Tao Zui's attitude is really not right, Cheng Jin just replied: "That's not to be afraid, didn't Li Yong go to find General Yang, with General Yang's meticulous character, he will definitely send his subordinates to watch around Zhou's house."

After he finished speaking, he handed Tao Zui another cup of hot tea: "How was your talk with Li Yong?"

Intoxicated holding the tea was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion, "How did Brother Cheng know that Li Yong and I..."

"It's not difficult to guess. How has that monster Li Yong ever been so active in human affairs, and even sent a message to General Yang Shen in person, but he just sent you to come here alone." Cheng Jin picked up a piece of lotus flower cake and ate it casually. The chestnut lotus seed paste was a bit too sweet, and he took several sips of tea to suppress the sweetness.

Reveling in hearing the words, the tension on his face finally softened a lot. He took a sip of the hot tea in his hand, and his cold stomach immediately felt warm: "I really can't hide anything from you, Li Yong told me, If I haven't learned how to be a monster, I will learn how to be a man from you."

Cheng Jin: ...But many people say that he often does not act like a human being.

"Brother Cheng, do you think my character is too indecisive?" After Tao Zui finished speaking, there was a bit of self-loathing on his face, obviously he didn't like his character.

Cheng Jin thought for a while, then nodded lightly: "There is indeed a little bit." Just a little bit.

When Tao Zui heard it, her face was filled with disappointment: "It seems that I have really failed in being a demon. Brother Cheng, I have been hesitating about one thing in my heart. Up to now, I have not made a choice."

Cheng Jin couldn't help frowning, what exactly did Li Yong enlighten him: "Intoxicated, with all due respect, when you are hesitating about something, you actually already have the answer in your heart, but you don't want to face it and choose to escape .I really don’t like making choices, because in a sense, choosing is giving up something, and you may not get what you want. But if there must be a choice, I won’t hesitate.”

Speaking of this, if Tao Zui still doesn't speak, then Cheng Jin won't say anything, after all, this is a monster's business, and he is not very warm-hearted.

"...You are right. In fact, I have long wanted to do this in my heart, but I am afraid that my mother will blame me, and I am afraid that the world will blame me. In the end, although I have become a demon, I am still a human being. I just can't live through it. That hurdle in my heart." Tao Zui smiled sadly, thinking about it, these 20 years have really been wasted.

So, what's the matter? !

"Then try to say it. It's not pleasant to say. Your mother has already gone to reincarnation. Once Po Meng drinks, she will no longer remember you, let alone blame you. The world's eyes look at monsters, and they can't see you." It won’t be so good, intoxicated, and Liyong’s words, it’s not for you to come to me to learn how to be a human being, but to let you realize that you are not bound by any external force now, and you can do whatever you want as long as you don’t violate the rules of heaven .”

Tao Zui raised his head in astonishment, and it happened to fall into Cheng Jin's eyes: "The things you hesitate to do are just the restraints you put on yourself. Tao Zui, you are a bamboo demon."

Outside the door, Li Yong, who had just arrived not long ago, put down his hand to knock on the door when he heard this, ah, ah, Mr. Cheng is indeed a well-read poet, and his mouth can speak.

He pressed the folding fan against his chin, if he still doesn't let go of his intoxication, then it is probably hopeless.

"...Is that so? I never thought about it like that?!"

Yes, his mother passed away a long time ago, and he is no longer that weak six-year-old child, but these years, he is still living in that nightmare, with nowhere to escape.

Tears fell down at some point, and by the time Tao Zui realized it, the tears had already fallen on his lapel.

"Although I don't know what you want to say, I probably guessed a little bit. Xiong Xiong should be related to your life, so you said you were worried about your mother's blame, right?"

Tao Zui lowered his head to wipe away the tears, then nodded, during the day, he cried in front of two friends one after another, Tao Zui only felt that he was too worthless.

"You said that Xiong Xiong is a villain, did he once..." Cheng Jin asked tentatively.

The knot of intoxication has not been completely untied yet, but he already understands that if he never takes this step, then he will still be shrouded in that nightmare in the future: "He is my biological father when I was a human being, and likewise, he is also the father of my life. Poisoned my mother and me."

Lying... Groove? !

Cheng Jin was so dumb that he couldn't speak, and Li Yong outside the door was so shocked that the folding fan was scared off.

It took a long time for the county magistrate Cheng to recover his voice, pulled up drunk and walked out: "This kind of black-hearted peerless scumbag, you are so hesitant, why do you keep this kind of person for the New Year? Let him go to hell right now! "

As soon as the door opened, oh well, it was Li Yong who dropped his folding fan in shock.

Li Yong's reaction was also quick, and he immediately echoed: "That's right, this tiger poison doesn't even eat children and is intoxicated, that's why you're wrong, this kind of person has gone to hell, don't need Master Cheng, let me tell you, at least you have to go to the frying pan Re-explode 100 million times!"

Tao Zui: ...one is more ruthless than the other.

"One million times is not enough, at least you have to draw your tongue..."

"It's not that exaggerated, you two...I actually don't have much impression of him." When he was a man, he only lived to be six years old, and was brought up by his mother. At that time, he had more yearning for Xiong Xiong, And it is also based on what his mother taught him.

"That's not what a cub of yours should bear. What is he, Xiong Xiong! Just wait, I'll go and catch that Xiong here, and make him repent to you!"

Cheng Jin was taken aback: "What cub?"

So Li Yong talked about his theory about the age of the monster race, and after listening to the county magistrate Cheng, he really agreed: "That's right, Tao Zui, you don't need to worry about this matter, we will vent your anger on you!"

Seeing the two friends rolling up their sleeves as if they were about to peel Xiong Xiong alive, Tao Zui suddenly smiled: "Thank you, thank you, but I want to do it myself."

Whether it is Xiong Xiong or his past, there should be a break.But today is the New Year's Eve of the old year, and he just wants to get drunk with his friends.

It's been 20 years, and it's time to let go. After letting go, he should learn to be a real demon.

**

The other demons in the yamen don't know about the mental journey of intoxication, but when Maomao saw the bamboo demon for the first time, he said brightly: "Oh, I finally stopped crying. It was like losing my soul a few days ago. Today I finally alright."

Tao Zui was taken aback for a moment, then accepted the kindness: "Thank you for your concern."

Mao Mao immediately said something different: "Who cares about you, but this bald little bird, who can't see you, looks like it has lost its tail feathers."

Tao Zui turned his head to look over, and sure enough, he saw Bu Qi's coddling appearance, so he smiled and stretched out his hand to touch the boy's head, saying, "Sorry, I made you worry."

Buqi immediately shook his head, then turned around and rushed into the kitchen quickly, but someone with sharp eyes saw a touch of red on the tip of this stinky boy's ear, tsk.

"Let's go, let's make dumplings!" Cheng Jin greeted immediately.

There are many people today, and the place to eat on weekdays has been cleared out. Two large round tables have been set up, one of which has a lot of fillings, and Ah Cong is quickly rolling out the dough.

Cheng Jin even found a rather unexpected figure: "Master, why are you here?"

The aroma of the food here surrounds you, and the eight-treasure duck is gurgling and stewed on the stove at the back. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't match the cold and stern demon king. Heilulu, you have been kidnapped, just blink.

Obviously, Heishan was also very at a loss. Hearing this, he only gave Cheng Yi'an a cold look, and didn't make any answer.

But today is New Year's Eve, how could County Magistrate Cheng let Hei Lulu go so easily? He must not be able to. Seeing this, he immediately ran over and said, "Oh, master, are you also here to make dumplings?"

"What do you say?"

"That's rolling Yangchun noodles, isn't it?" Cheng Jin changed his tune immediately.

Hei Shan gritted his teeth: "Cheng Yi'an, is your skin itchy?"

"No, no, master, please calm down. Today is the New Year's Eve, and the whole family is reunited. You see, everyone in our yamen is here." Cheng Jin turned his head and was about to point someone out, but who knows... there was no sign of anyone, "Why? What's going on?"

"They're not as courageous as you." Heishan said with a slight hook of his lips.

County Magistrate Cheng: ...

The author has something to say: [The worm has been caught] County Magistrate Cheng: Those surnamed Xiong must die!