Just as Hong Zhou was about to speak, Aunt Lin Fu Yifu said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for asking. According to your opinion, should Yan'er not award me the Wanhua Building?"
Hong Zhou said with a half-smile, "If this is what I really mean, what should I do?"
Nanny Lin said with a calm face: "If the prince really wants this, the slave family will immediately close Wanhua Tower to fulfill the prince's intention."
Hong Zhou slightly raised his eyebrows and said, "Is this what I want? But I didn't say that I would close Wanhua Tower?"
"The deed of sale has always been the most powerful evidence to determine where a person belongs. Now, I have Yan'er's deed of sale, but the prince said that there are still doubts about the matter and that he needs to re-trial. Isn't this deliberately making things difficult for the slave family? If after the re-trial,
, Yan'er became a free woman, and the deed of sale became useless paper. From now on, every girl in the slave's building will
They can all come here to play drums and demand their freedom. How can the slave family's Wanhua Building be opened? Not only Wanhua Building, but also other brothels, taverns, theater troupes, and wealthy families, all the deeds of sale signed by them are like waste paper.
, can't restrain a person who sells his body." Although her voice was not high, her words were tightly linked and plausible, making it difficult to refute.
Hong Zhou was silent for a moment and said: "If you signed it voluntarily, you should naturally abide by it, but..."
"The slave family understands the prince's intention. When Yan'er signed the deed of sale, the slave family and Qian Qi were both present. The slave family even gave her two silver ingots on the spot. Is all this a lie?"
Qiao Yaner said angrily: "You are talking nonsense. I have never taken a penny from you. How can you confuse right and wrong and spit on others like this!"
"Am I talking nonsense?" Nanny Lin sneered: "That day, you were desperate and sold yourself to me so you could save your sweetheart with money. But it turned out that man was a gambler and lost everything after taking the money. Later news
Nothing; when I see you are pitiful, I will comfort you, bird's nest
The snow clams were brought to your room like water, but what happened? Instead, a white-eyed wolf came out. As soon as he heard that he was going to pick up the guests, he took the opportunity to run away and even filed a lawsuit. Since he came to this place of fireworks, he should have known that he would be there.
Selling yourself, if you want to be a loyal lady, don't sell yourself to Wanhua Tower!"
Nanny Lin is a person who is used to being in love affairs. In terms of eloquence, Qiao Yan'er is no match for her. She can only lie on the ground, shake her head and cry.
Hong Zhou looked at it and said, "One-sided words cannot be used as evidence. It concerns Miss Qiao's innocence and even her life. You should be cautious and cautious." After that, he turned around and said, "Master Li, I see the current situation.
No matter what the verdict is, it’s not good, so let’s postpone the trial again.”
Li Shijun wanted this matter to end quickly, but he also didn't want to offend Hong Zhou, so he was caught in a dilemma. Hong Zhou glanced at Li Shiyao, who had been silent for a long time, and said indifferently: "What's the matter? Let's try it again, Master Li."
Is it difficult? Or are my words not as useful as those of a brothel nun?"
"I have absolutely no such intention." Seeing Hong Zhou's words, Li Shiyao did not dare to shirk anymore and reluctantly handed over his hand: "Since the prince has spoken, the case will be adjourned for two days before the trial!"
After Hong Zhou nodded, Li Shiyao waved his hand to Qiao Yan'er and others and said, "Come here, take them back to the prison."
Seeing that Hong Li and others were about to be taken into prison again, Hong Zhou hurriedly wanted to speak, but saw Hong Li wink at him, so he had no choice but to stop talking and watched them being taken away.
After everyone retreated, Li Shiqiu said flatteringly: "Your Majesty, since there is nothing else to do, why not go sit in the Houya Garden for a while so that I can show my courtesy as a landlord."
Hong Zhou smiled and said: "I still have something to do, so I won't bother you any more. I will come back for another hearing in two days. I hope that by then, there will be a good verdict on this matter."
"Xiaoguan understands." When sending Hong Zhou out of the government office, Li Shixun said tentatively: "Your Majesty, I wonder if the emperor has free time these days, so that Xiaguan and others can pay homage to the emperor and pay homage to his holy face!"
Hong Zhou smiled and said: "Recently, many memorials have been delivered from the capital at high speed. The emperor often reviews them until late at night. I am afraid that I will not have time to see Mr. Li for the time being." Seeing Li Shixun's disappointed expression, he added: "But Mr. Li, don't worry.
As long as there is a chance, I will definitely recommend you!"
Hearing this, Li Shi was overjoyed. He and the prince were the emperor's brothers, and he had the deepest affection for him. With his help, he would definitely be able to see the holy face. Thinking of this, he quickly raised his hands and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
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After seeing Hong Zhou off, Li Shiqiu called his master and said, "Let the jailer guard those people just now."
"The young man has just given the order." As he said this, the master said awkwardly: "Sir, if you and the prince are involved, this case will be difficult to handle. If it doesn't suit his wishes, and he mentions it in front of the emperor,
It will inevitably affect your career, but if it suits his wishes, there will be no way to explain it to Wanhualou, and Nanny Lin will not let it go."
"I know." Li Shixun replied worriedly, and after walking back and forth for a few steps, he said, "Prepare a sedan for me immediately. I want to see the governor."
Let's talk about Hongli's side. After returning to the cell, he punched the wall hard and gritted his teeth and said: "What a Li Shiyao. I have never seen his true face until today. If you don't want to know how much corruption and perversion is hidden behind Wanhua Tower,
That person, I just killed him!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Liu Hu advised in a low voice: "Li Shifeng acted against the will and ignored the life and death of the people. He will definitely not escape punishment!"
"Nothing I say will let him escape!" Thinking of Li Shi's face in court, Hongli was furious. However, what annoyed him most was that he had personally bestowed the four "Integrity and Honesty" certificates on him.
In other words, those officials deceived him and deceived him at every turn. They were simply teasing him like a monkey. How could he, the emperor, be able to swallow such a sigh of relief?
Liu Hu was somewhat thankful and said: "Fortunately, Fourth Master asked Si Xi to tell Prince He about the matter before, so we were able to arrive in time today to stop Li Shiyao from doing anything wrong!"
Hongli didn't speak, he just looked at the long, narrow and dark corridor of the prison, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, there were footsteps, followed by Wang Bao's rough voice, "Someone is here to see you, don't wait too long!
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A man in a long cloak stopped in front of their cell. The oil lamp was faint and could not illuminate the man's appearance. Hongli stared at him and said slowly: "You are indeed here."
The visitor was none other than Hong Zhou. After he left the government office, he immediately put on a big cloak to cover his appearance and came to visit Hong Li. "My brother, here..."
"You don't need to perform this great ceremony when you are outside the palace." After saying this, Hongli said with a smile: "Old Wu, you really know my thoughts best. You knew how to come to see me in prison without me having to say anything."