The man in brocade clothes is about fifty years old, with a resolute face, a straight back, steady and powerful steps, and an aura of calmness and self-power.
He walked out of the long street, stopped in front of two heads, then bowed deeply, and said in a guilty and sad voice:
"You two, I'm sorry. It was my ignorance that allowed a bad thief to sneak into the uncle's house, and he took advantage of the prestige of the uncle's house to kill two of you. I hereby deeply regret and apologize to you two.
"
As he spoke, he straightened up.
A servant came up from behind and handed him three sharp daggers.
He took the daggers, without even frowning, and pierced the three daggers into his chest one after another.
The air suddenly became quiet.
Everyone was frightened by the sudden and violent behavior of the man in brocade clothes.
Zhang Xiaozhu's eyes trembled slightly and he was also startled.
He also thought that the Guojiu Mansion killed Goatee and the others in order to silence them, and then refused to admit that the death of the couple was related to the Guojiu Mansion, so when he saw the Guojiu Mansion carrying out several mute corpses
At that time, I was extremely angry for a moment.
However, I didn't expect that the uncle's office would not only admit it generously, but also take the attitude of admitting his mistake.
This made the anger in his heart gradually subside, and he felt a sense of shame for judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart.
"Ahem——"
The dagger may have pierced his internal organs, and the man in brocade suddenly coughed violently and coughed up several large mouthfuls of blood.
He took a few breaths and then made a gesture to the servant behind him.
The servant understood, spread out the stretcher carrying the body on the ground, and took off the white cloth.
The faces of the goatee man and the seven strong men who followed him to collect debts suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.
Zhang Xiaozu observed with a subtle state of mind and confirmed that these eight people had indeed lost their vitality.
He couldn't help but feel a sigh of relief in his heart.
I thought that it would take a lot of effort to get Goatee and the others to plead guilty and be punished, and that they might even have a big fight with the Guojiu Mansion, but I never thought that the Guojiu Mansion would be so selfless and clean in their work.
The man in brocade clothes looked at the heads of the couple and continued: "The eight thieves who killed you two have been executed according to the family law. The uncle was filled with guilt and decided to provide money to support the two high-ranking children.
To apologize and to compensate.”
After saying that, he bowed deeply again and said sadly: "The blood feud between you two has been avenged. The uncle's office takes care of everything in your family. As the saying goes, people cannot be resurrected after death, so you two can put aside all the obsessions during your life and go to reincarnation with peace of mind.
Bar."
He knelt down and touched the couple's angry eyes with his palms, and they immediately closed their eyes.
Then he picked up the lid of the box on the side and closed the brocade box, and said: "You two, please be patient. I have sent people to find your bodies, and I will certainly let them be buried whole."
He thought of everything.
The supporters of Guojiu Mansion who witnessed everything, instead of lowering their favorable impression of Guojiu Mansion because of the presence of Goatee and other murderers in Guojiu Mansion, they have even more support and respect for Guojiu Mansion.
Even Zhang Xiaozhu couldn't help but admire Guojiu's attitude and responsibility. Wrong was wrong. He stood at attention when he was beaten, paid compensation and confessed, so that no one could say "no".
The man in brocade clothes stood up, walked towards Zhang Xiaozu and Niu Dawa, raised his hands and said in salute: "I, Shan Liangji, am the head nurse of the uncle's house. Please give me your advice."
"I don't dare to take it seriously." Zhang Xiaozu and Niu Dawa returned the favor.
"The tragedy has occurred, and I am heartbroken. No one can be resurrected from the dead, so I can only do what I can to comfort the souls of the dead, appease the living, and atone for my sins. It's just that the incident happened suddenly, and it is inevitable that there was some lack of consideration.
I wonder if you two gentlemen can give me some advice?" Shan Liangji asked.
"This couple has a girl. I wonder where she is now?" Zhang Xiaozhu asked.
Shan Liangji replied: "The girl has been imprisoned in a private house in Nancheng by these evil thieves. I have sent capable men to rescue her. I think there will be no danger to her life, but her parents died suddenly. She will definitely be heartbroken. I just hope
She can be stronger and get over her sorrow as soon as possible. Ahem——"
As he was speaking, he suddenly coughed violently and coughed up large mouthfuls of blood.
He took a deep breath, forced to stop his coughing, and asked Zhang Xiaozu: "Master, do you have any other questions?"
"No more." Zhang Xiaozu shook his head.
There is indeed no more, because Shan Liangji has already considered everything thoroughly.
"In this case, I'll excuse you." Shan Liangji said.
His face gradually turned from pale to swollen and red. It seemed that he could no longer suppress the injury in his chest, but he remained calm and calm.
When he turned to leave, his steps were still steady and strong, and his demeanor did not lose the slightest bit.
Niu Dawa looked at Shan Liangji's leaving figure and couldn't help but exclaimed: "He is a cruel person!"
Zhang Xiaozu nodded.
In the distance, Wang Wu, who was leaning against the wall and "watching the fun," shook his head and left.
In his opinion it was best to end the matter here.
The murderer was brought to justice, the dead were avenged, and the living were able to live in peace and harmony.
Everything is perfect.
There is no need to delve into it, and it cannot be done, because it is likely to lead to chaos and many people will die.
So it’s better to be confused, because smart people often don’t live long.
Wang Wu shook his head, feeling that he was becoming more and more sentimental recently.
At the same time, I became more and more afraid of death.
So he quickened his pace, wanting to return to the yamen as soon as possible. There was a group of colleagues there who were equally afraid of death, and he felt safe staying with them.
Especially their county magistrate, who is most timid and afraid of death, pretending to be crazy and acting like a grandson all day long.
However, such a soft-hearted county magistrate is deeply loved and loved by the people who live at the bottom of society, because he is the grandson of a bureaucrat and a powerful person, and an official who provides food, clothing, and parents for the people.
Holding a gavel in hand, you cannot determine your career path, but you can determine the suffering of the people.
It’s just that this cowardly county magistrate has been very miserable recently.
He has always felt that if he is such a grandson, then his son will definitely be able to learn the truth and be more cowardly and grandson than he is.
However, things went counterproductive.
Not only was his son not a softie, but he was very tough and domineering. He raised his head and looked at people with his nostrils all day long, walking as if he didn't recognize his relatives. It felt like the entire imperial capital could hardly accommodate him.
It is said that I offended Niu Guangmao in Wanjiange two days ago, which made the cowardly county magistrate worried to death.
Yesterday I heard that Niu Guangmao was under the protection of Butcher Zhang. The cowardly county magistrate felt that his whole body was not well. He was crying and wanted to give away the white-haired man to the black-haired man.
Wang Wu was able to see Niu Guangmao's true appearance today, and he felt that there was an unspeakable evil nature and ferocity in this man, so he felt that it was very necessary to go back and warn the cowardly county magistrate, so that his arrogant son must not
If you mess with Niu Guangmao again, he will really send someone with white hair to someone with black hair.
Uncle Guo's Mansion, Study Room.
The bloated body of the great uncle Cao Deming lay on the large vermilion chair.
The width of this vermilion chair is not ordinary, but extremely wide, because the size of this chair is more than four times that of an ordinary chair.
Cao Deming is so fat that his whole body is like a mountain of flesh. If he shakes his body slightly, all the fat will flow out of his skin.
The weather wasn't hot at the moment, but it was so hot that he was naked and covered in sweat. Six maids gathered around to fan him, but it didn't work.
"Is the matter resolved?" Cao Deming opened his lazy eyelids and looked at Shan Liangji who walked in the door and asked.
"Sir, everything has been solved." Shan Liangji hurriedly walked forward and reported back.
The wound on his chest has been bandaged and is not serious.
"Too careless." Cao Deming said with a slight frown.
"This subordinate was negligent and failed to discipline his subordinates well. Please punish me, sir," Shan Liangji said.
"I can't blame you." Cao Deming raised his fat palm and waved it, and said: "It's just that our money gap is too big. The fortifications in the south are rushing for money. We are in a hurry, and it is inevitable that something will go wrong. That little girl
Woolen cloth?"
"It's locked up in a private house in the south of the city." Shan Liangji replied.
"Go and ask the young master of the Fang family if you still want him? If so, the price will be doubled. We can't afford to die in vain for eight brothers." Cao Deming said with a fierce look in his eyes.
Shan Liangji frowned and muttered: "I'm afraid that the price is too high and the young master of the Fang family will be scared away."
Cao Deming said: "It's a good idea to scare her away. Let's keep it for ourselves. That girl is born with a strange fragrance and is also handsome. Let the old bustard train her well. When the Dengxian Pavilion is completed and opened, it will be more than enough to be the first name.
Then she will make a lot more money."
"I will send someone to ask later." Shan Liangji nodded.
"Don't worry, let it sit for a few days and let the young master of the Fang family worry first. Only when he is anxious can we get a good price," Cao Deming said.
"The master is wise."
"The fortifications in the south have encountered difficulties." Cao Deming's tone suddenly turned gloomy.
"What's the matter?"
"The last pavilion of Dengxian Pavilion has to walk over a hill, but there are many dead bones of soldiers buried on this hill. A dozen old immortals with missing arms and legs jumped out from nowhere, saying that they would defend the remains of their comrades to the death.
We are not allowed to start construction unless our bones are trampled on."
"My subordinates will do it now."
Cao Deming said seriously: "Be careful, the remains of soldiers are very sensitive, and if they are not handled properly, they may be irreversible. Do you understand?"
"Subordinates must be careful."
"Let's arrange a scapegoat to be prepared." Cao Deming raised a smirk on his lips.
"Does the master have a suitable candidate?"
"Huo Pingfan, the Grand Master of Jingxian County, has a young master named Huo Xingwu. He has an extraordinary temperament and is worthy of such a great responsibility."
"OK."
…
Zhang Xiaozu took Zhou Jianlai back to Yunzhu Courtyard.
Niu Dawa and Ye Mingyue went to survey the terrain for their useless business and prepare a perfect ambush location far away.
The sound of books was audible in the school, and Su Jin was teaching on the podium.
Zhang Xiaozu did not dare to come forward to disturb him. He walked lightly and carried Zhou Jianlai on his back to the west wing.
Then he sat on the edge of the bed and became stunned.
He still didn't understand that he was just helping the couple pay off their debt out of good intentions, but why did he end up killing the couple?
Was he at fault for the death of this couple?
He thought about it until his forehead was sweating, but he didn't understand it, but he didn't know that the more he clung to the answer, the more his thoughts would fall into a dead end and he could not get out.
"Is there any water? I'm so thirsty."
Just when Zhang Xiaozu was almost going crazy thinking about it, Zhou Jianlai's voice suddenly sounded from the bed behind him.
"Brother Zhou, you are finally awake!" Zhang Xiaozhu shouted in surprise.
This chapter has been completed!