It is said that a group of fathers, composed of Gao, Sun, Chen, and three other senior officials, staged a good show in the court of the government office, in which the three fathers seized their sons.
For Qi Yu, the presiding judge, there is really no need to delay the verdict of a bizarre case like this, which is innocuous and painless. It is best to make a decision immediately to avoid adding more jokes.
However, it’s a bit hard to judge!
This is not a question of who should be judged as a cuckold and who should be judged as a winner, but that there is no so-called basis for the punishment. Children are different from property and can be divided equally, so a compromise method must be found.
Qi Yu narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought. At the same time, he was secretly observing the thoughts and demeanor of these three people.
However, as far as these three old people were concerned, they did not expect that Magistrate Qi could really tell the truth. Instead, they tried their best to fight for it with a give-and-take attitude. In other words, they did not care about the child's parentage.
Who is the father, but who the child will be awarded to in the end?
As an old man who has been buried in the earth for most of his life, it is already good to have a son to accompany him to the end of his life. What else is there to choose?
However, Mr. Qi's judgment must convince the public, otherwise it will not make sense logically.
They all think so.
Qi Yu didn't know how to read minds, but he still understood the true meaning from their expressions.
Haha, just want a fair verdict?
This house will satisfy you!
Qi Yu opened his eyes with a smile and said to the three people under the case: "Except for the three members, this case is a matter of human nature and it is not appropriate to get entangled in the legal aspects. As the saying goes, it is difficult for an upright official to deal with family affairs, so
, I still want to focus on reconciliation, what do you think?"
The three of them said together: "As long as you handle things fairly, we will have no objections."
"Fair? That's natural!" Qi Yu nodded, and said: "I once served as the Dingjia Tanhua Lang of our dynasty, and I think I still have some literary talent. How about taking this opportunity to give your child a surname?"
"
Honor?
Haha, that’s just one of them, there’s also another one in my mind!
What to say?
Let’s not talk about naming for now, but giving a surname has a deeper meaning. Whoever the child takes will mean who the child is given. This principle is very simple and anyone can understand it.
However, what is the basis for giving a surname?
Seeing the three of them hesitate, Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Don't worry, our court always pays attention to fairness and impartiality in judging cases. We are fair and honest and will never favor any of you!"
Peng Wenchang, who was listening on the side, was startled when he heard this, and thought to himself: You are still a child, today is your first trial of a case, how can you always say it?
However, when the three people heard about fairness and impartiality and no favoritism, they felt very happy, and they all said in unison: "As long as there is no favoritism, we are willing to listen to your Lord Qi's judgment!"
Qi Yu said sincerely: "I promise that there will be no partiality!" After that, he ordered the government servants on the side: "Get the pen and ink quickly!"
"yes!"
After a while, a page of rice paper was spread out along the case. Qi Yu wrote, filled with ink, and wrote three words in Taige style on the paper. After the ink dried, he pulled it open and wrote the three words on the case.
People watch.
drink!
What is this written!!!
"ah……"
"this……"
"Well……"
The three old men all had their eyes as wide as cow eggs, and their mouths were so startled that they could almost fit an ostrich egg in. Their faces were full of question marks, and they looked like they didn't know what was going on.
I saw clearly written on the paper: Guo Chunhai.
Your surname is Guo?
This this……
Why didn't Mr. Qi choose one among Gao, Sun, and Chen? In addition, he gave the surname Guo. What's the explanation?
Although the three of them had doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to ask openly. They only suppressed it until their blood pressure soared, and their faces turned red with embarrassment.
Qi Yu smiled confidently and said, "Is this fair to me?"
It is indeed fair, no one from the three surnames was chosen.
However, it feels like chaos.
Gao finally plucked up the courage and questioned the "chaos" in the case: "Sir, please forgive me for not having read enough. I don't know the meaning of the word "Guo", let alone the basis for determining the surname. How can I hope you can
Clear up one or two doubts.”
After hearing this, Sun and Chen also echoed: "I hope you can clear up my confusion!"
Haha, I knew you would ask.
Listen to me.
Qi Yu coughed dryly and said with a smile: "Haha, I specifically chose Guo as my surname, so there is a reason for it. Let's put it this way, this child is the result of your joint efforts and concerted efforts. And in a short time, this child was born.
It is really difficult for the government to tell which of you he is. In this case, I can only adopt a relatively fair method and judge him as the common son of the three of you."
"As for why I chose Guo as my surname, I certainly have my reasons. Look at the composition of the strokes of the character Guo, it's very interesting... Ahem, I took the head of the character Gao, then the son of the character Sun, and finally the character Chen
The combination of the two characters, Er, forms the combined character Guo. In other words, the surname Guo implies your three surnames, and each family is among them."
"this……"
Qi Yu believes that the fairest method is this. If you really choose one of the three surnames, the other two will definitely be unhappy. Since this is the case, it is better not to choose anyone and come to such a three-in-one
comprehensive surname.
"Do you think it's fair? If everyone thinks that the surname Guo is inappropriate, then we will draw lots instead. But in this case, I will not be able to judge that the child is your common son..."
Drawing lots is tantamount to directly betting on fate.
And, there is only one-third hope.
How does this work?
After the three elders looked at each other, they all agreed with Qi Yu's "one surname" referee. It was obvious that none of them wanted to lose this child.
But on the other hand, it is definitely difficult to support a child with such three rich fathers!
As for those two immortals, let's just call them godfathers without gifts.
Facts have proved that these three people have a good heart and a tacit understanding. They are indeed good friends who have known each other for many years. Even their ideas are highly unified.
"Sir, I am willing to accept this ruling!"
"okay!"
Ah? Is your surname really Guo?
Hearing this, not only Peng Wenchang, who wrote the note, but also all the government officials who were listening were a little stunned.
Can the case still be decided like this?
Why do you think it's a bit bullshit?
Very shocking!
Little did he know, something even more shocking was yet to come...
I saw Sun bowing and saluting, and asked humbly: "Master Qi, you have already explained the meaning of the word 'Guo', but I don't know what the special meaning of the two words 'Chunhai' behind it is?"
What does Guo Chunhai’s Spring Sea mean?
Qi Yu laughed and said: "The character "春" has been split into "三,人,曰", and the character "海" has been split into "every and three dots". Haha, if the three characters of Guo Chunhai are combined
If the words are combined and interpreted, the meaning is: from Gao, Sun, and Chen, the contribution of each of them is a little..."
Is this the connotation of the three words Guo Chunhai?
Ahem, although it is a bit vulgar, it is based on reality and vivid.
The vulgarity is the elegance!
The three members looked at each other first, and then nodded in approval.
Qi Yu smiled happily, stood up and pronounced the verdict: "Okay, I will now announce the final verdict: the baby boy Guo Chunhai is the common son of the three of you, and you should raise him together. After you have waited for a hundred years, he must
In accordance with Tsunasa's filial piety, I will throw a funeral vat for you to die..."
As a result, this bizarre son-in-law case was concluded in such an incredible way under Mr. Qi's fair and just judgment.
Then, it’s the next case.
"Pass, next one comes to the hall!"
"Here!"
Then, amidst the sound of the yamen's sticks beating like chickens pecking at rice, a young woman walked into the lobby. Her steps were frivolous, her face was pale, and her spirit seemed a little depressed.
Behind her, there was a middle-aged man who looked somewhat similar to her. According to the police, that man was the woman's brother.
In front of the lobby, the two of them first performed a grand ceremony. After the ceremony, the woman stood up and handed in the petition.
This case is a case of a wife suing her husband. No matter what, there is finally a clear defendant.
I unfolded the paper and looked at it carefully. Unexpectedly, the first thing that caught my eye was still the elegant Taige style calligraphy.
After comparison, it is not difficult to find that the words on this paper are exactly the same as the handwriting just now.
Huh?
It's really strange...
Could it be said that this talented woman specializes in writing complaints for government-level cases? Or is this just an unintentional coincidence?
Forget it, don't think so much, just focus on the current case first.
The complaint is as follows:
The defendant, Shi, was born in Wenchang County, Qiongbei Province. He was a scholar from Sun Shan in the first year of Yuan Yun. He failed in the Houxiang Examination and was a corporal with a good reputation. At the same time, he was also the husband of the plaintiff, Ye.
According to the petition, in recent years, Shi had depleted his family assets due to his addiction to gambling, and then spent all his time doing nothing. In the end, he left his pregnant wife at home, which was criticized by his neighbors.
There was no other way, so the pregnant Ye had to return to her parents' home temporarily to find food and clothing. After that, she responded to the Qi Prefect's call for farming and mulberry farming, raising silkworms and weaving at home while still pregnant, in order to earn labor for survival.
Unexpectedly, Shi, who had itchy hands and was short of money, shamelessly went to his father-in-law's house to ask for his salary. Ye refused to give it, and a quarrel ensued.
During the dispute, Shi not only robbed the money, but also made his old father-in-law angry to death. What is even more chilling and resentful is that he actually pushed his wife down during the pushing and caused her to have a miscarriage. If not for medical treatment,
In time, his wife died.
Ye's brother was so angry that he sued his brother-in-law Shi to the county government.
As a result, the case could not be filed.
What happened this time?
It turned out that a few months ago, the magistrate of Wenchang County was arrested on the spot by Qi Yu for corruption, and the new magistrate appointed by the court had not yet arrived, so the county government could not register the case.
They had no choice but to come to the government office to complain.
The context of the whole thing is very clear and can be said to be clear at a glance.
Qi Yu finished reading the complaint, and a dark cloud appeared between his brows: This is a vicious case!
