Chang'an County Prison is dug several feet deep and is covered with large rocks. It is called "Hulao". Complete version of the prison.
Although Xue Bai's teacher was once a Chang'an County captain, this was his first time to come to Chang'an County Prison. The big stone was slowly pushed away, revealing a staircase going down. The momentum was very impressive.
Even Liu Jing shook his head when he saw it and said: "Yesterday, tens of thousands of people in Chang'an were after your newspaper. Today, why bother to go to such a dungeon to look for people? We are not brothers, so it is best not to get into this kind of trouble."
“It doesn’t matter, I’ve been through a lot of jail time.”
“Okay, please.“
Xue Bai walked into the dark prison and walked down the steps. A putrid smell hit his face, and there was dirty muddy water under his feet.
There were only two transoms above the head, and the torch could only shine a few steps ahead. When we arrived at the last cell, we saw Xue Xin, with his hands and feet covered, curled up on the ground.
“I have been in jail, in Jingzhao Mansion, and in Dali Temple, but I have never been handcuffed like this.”
Liu Jingdao: "Xue Lang has forgiven me. Although Xue Xin is young, he is extremely ferocious. When the government officials captured him, he slashed two people and bit one."
Hearing the movement outside the prison, Xue Xin also woke up.
“Brother?“
He crawled to the cell door amidst the sound of the iron chain rattling.
This young man is only thirteen years old. He was still small last year. He has eaten a lot in the past year and has grown rapidly. He is almost as tall as Du Wulang.
Xue Bai knelt down and shined a torch, only to see that Xue Xin's body was covered with scars.
He did not ask, but asked Liu Jing, "Can I talk to him alone?"
Xue Lang, please.”
"Okay, tell me the truth." Xue Bai then asked, "Did you kill Xue Ling?"
Xue Xin was stunned for a moment, lowered his head, and after a while, he sobbed and nodded slightly.
"what happened?"
"I. I killed him...Xue Xin was still crying, but he choked back his tears and said, "But he has not changed his nature...he deserves to be killed!"
"What exactly happened?"
"Yesterday, he came to see my mother-in-law and said that he wanted to change his ways. He hoped to wait until my sister got married and asked her to take us back to Changshoufang. My mother-in-law relented, so I had a quarrel with her...
When I came out, I saw Xue Ling coming out of Sister's boudoir from a distance, with a bulging bag in his arms. I knew he was stealing something again, so I chased him out. He didn't go back to Changshoufang and went out of Zhuque Gate. At that time, Mu
The drums were almost finished ringing, but I, I still followed out...
Obviously, Xue Xin was already panicking when he left Zhuquemen. It is inevitable for a thirteen-year-old boy to panic when he arrives on the outskirts of the city at night.
Xue Bai asked: "Fengweilou sent a guy to keep an eye on Xue Ling, have you seen him?"
"I didn't see it." Xue Xin shook his head. "I haven't seen it all the time. But when he came, he seemed to have fallen down and told my mother-in-law that someone was chasing him and he got rid of him."
“Who is chasing him?“
“I don’t know, maybe it’s the creditor.”
"go on."
“I followed him and carried a stick of incense into a village courtyard, where a group of scoundrels were drinking and gambling, and I got acquainted with him.
Listening to what they were talking about, he planned to sell the house in Changshoufang and go to Hedong, but this time he couldn't find the deed of the house at A Niang's place. He would have to visit A Niang next time, but he couldn't come forward, so he had to ask someone to help him find it first. buyer..
“That’s all you said? Did you ask where Xue Ling went before?”
"That's all I heard. I was lying there listening, and I was discovered. There were scoundrels surrounding me from behind. I didn't beat them, so I was tied up."
After talking about it, Xue Xin's breathing gradually became heavier.
"Then, I was caught. Xue Ling recognized me, took me to a room, and told me to follow him and lead me to a life of great wealth and wealth. Please go to [全~本520] for the latest chapter to read 】, please remember our website: xs520.co When he fell asleep at night, I wanted to take back my mother's money and escape, but I alerted him. He took a dagger to restrain me, and I fought with him and snatched it away. I stabbed him with a dagger. There was thunder and I saw that he was covered in blood... I took his package and ran, but when I got to the back door, I was blocked by the gangsters and tied him in the woodshed. After dawn, , the government officials came."
Xue Bai asked: "You and the government said the same thing? When you saw him covered in blood, your first reaction was to take the package and run away?"
“No, the government didn’t ask about this.”
“Is Xue Ling dead at that time?”
“Should be dead.”
"you sure?"
Xue Xin nodded, then shook his head.
Xue Bai asked some more details and stood up to leave.
“Brother.” Xue Xin called out, lowered his head and said, “I thought about saving him at that time...
He was about to speak but stopped. Xue Bai waited for a long time before he heard him continue.
I thought about saving him, but I thought it would be good for everyone if he died...at worst, I will go to the eighteenth level of hell.
This kind of cruelty is not towards Xue Ling, but this young man is very cruel to himself. He clearly knows how big a sin it is to kill his father. He even thinks that the sin is much greater than it actually is. He will go to the 18th level of hell to have his nose cut off.
If you dig out the core and fry it in a pan, it will never turn over.
Last night it rained heavily and thunder crashed down, like a punishment from heaven. Lightning illuminated Xue Ling's bloodstained body. The moment Xue Xin turned around and left, he was ready to accept all the consequences.
"knew."
Xue Bai left the county jail without saying anything.
Jia Jilin, the magistrate of Chang'an County, was already waiting outside the prison. He stroked his beard and said, "Xue Lang is here. Qing ministers have resigned from office. I didn't expect you and I to meet like this."
“I’ve seen the Ming Dynasty.”
“Yes, what do you mean, Xue Lang?”
“There are still some doubts about this case. Can you allow me to discuss the vote with the county captain?”
ˆVn
The new Chang'an County captain was named Wang Zhixian, and he was the younger brother of Wang Zhihuan, a poet of the Tang Dynasty.
Wang Zhixian was fifty-four years old at the time. He had a long beard and elegant demeanor, but his energy was obviously not as good as that of Yan Zhenqing. He felt that he had more than enough energy to deal with the various trivial matters in his appointment as county captain.
When meeting Xue Bai, the first thing the county lieutenant asked was not the case, but the affairs of the Di Bao and the Secretariat.
Xue Bai patiently chatted with him for a few words, and then asked: "Can we examine Xue Ling's body and confirm that the dagger was fatal?"
"Yes." Although Wang Zhixian was handling this kind of murder case for the first time, he still handled it completely in accordance with the regulations. He said: "The work has been inspected. There is only one wound on the deceased's body. The case has complete witnesses and material evidence. Please also ask
Xue Lang understands."
“Can you allow me to inspect the household again?”
The Lord Zhixian asked: "Why is this?"
"I'm just talking about a few possibilities." Xue Bai said: "Perhaps it is possible that those scoundrels were greedy for Xue Ling's money and killed him, leaving Xue Xin to pay for the crime?"
“Sigh. I know that Zhuangyuan Lang has a close relationship with Xue Xin, but this case has become very clear.”
"I'm the one who took the risk." Xue Bai said casually: "By the way, the prince is very talented and learned. Would you like to go to the secretary's department to revise his books? I would like to introduce you to the left prime minister on your behalf."
The Secretary Provincial School Secretary is not of high rank and has no real power. But unfortunately, due to several major events that happened in Chang'an City, the Secretary Provincial Office has recently become the yamen with real power.
Hearing this, Wang Zhixian smiled bitterly, twisted his beard and pondered, saying: "Xue Lang still can't trust me. The whole book is just a test. If you want to test it, just try it."
…..
Xue Bai opened the linen cloth and carefully examined Xue Ling's body, and found that there was indeed only one wound.
The wound was under the right chest. It should have been inserted diagonally into the chest from bottom to top, but we didn’t cut it open to see if it had injured the right lung.
“Look at the murder weapon.”
"this."
It was a small dagger, half of which was stained with blood.
Xue Bai compared them, then moved his eyes elsewhere, observing Xue Ling's neck, hands, feet, mouth and nose.
There is water in his nose?”
Liu Jingdao: "It rained heavily last night. After he was injured, he struggled to climb over the threshold and wanted help. He fell dead outside the door, and the rainwater splashed into his mouth and nose."
“Did anyone see him climb out?”
"No, all those scoundrels have run away. It rained too hard last night, and no one in the village heard Xue Ling's cry for help."
“Is it possible that someone took advantage of Xue Ling’s injury and strangled him to death?”
Wang Zhixian had no choice but to say: "Just give it up for autopsy."
“Can you take me to the site to see it?”
"good...
Xue Bai left the Chang'an County government office and was about to get on his horse when he saw a woman stumbling towards him from a distance.
He then led the horse and strode forward, supporting her. "Are you injured?"
“I was stabbed twice, and my skin was injured.” Jiao Nulang glared at Xue Bai, looking very unhappy.
She must have been exposed to the rain and dried out in the sun. She looked very embarrassed. "I'll take you to the hospital first."
“I have applied a good gold wound medicine.” Jiao Nu said: “I still have something to say...
Xue Bai didn't care, he pushed her onto the horse's back and rode away with her. Then he asked, "What happened?"
“I killed Xue Ling.”
"what happened?"
"Seventeenth mother asked me to visit Xue Sanniang, and the old dog happened to come over. I retreated to the courtyard and let the father and daughter talk.
I saw an old dog stealing Xue Sanniang’s gold jewelry through the window when she wasn’t paying attention, so I put it on.”
“Why didn’t you say it?”
Jiao Nu said: "What are you talking about? This old dog made rude remarks. He thought I was your maidservant and wanted to sell me for money. I plan to find a place where no one is and kill him, pretending to be a creditor."
"Then what?"
Xue Qilang kept following the old dog, and I followed him out of Chang'an without finding a chance. I had to wait until night to sneak into Xue Ling's house and stab him to death. Unexpectedly, he had a group of rogue companions who chopped me twice and captured him.
Xue Qilang. It rained heavily at night, so I finally found a ruined temple to take shelter from the rain and wrap up my injuries. I rested until daytime and wanted to rescue Xue Qilang, but I heard that the government had finalized the case. Come and have a look."
Xue Bai asked: "Did you stab me with that knife?"
"yes."
“It’s because you are from the Youxiang Mansion, right?” Xue Bai asked, “Those scoundrels are good at martial arts?”
“It’s not bad, mainly because there are so many people.”
‘Did you hear them?’
“No.” Jiao Nu asked, “What’s wrong?”
“They may not be Xue Ling’s friends, they may also be creditors.”
Xue Bai was not in a hurry and took Jiaonu all the way to the medical center. After that, he looked at the sky and went to Jinwu Guard first.
ˆˆNN
Du Zhai.
The courtyard hung with high red silk curtains has been filled with guests, the middle door is wide open, and singing songs are coming and going.
“The Duke of Yingchuan County, a native of Chongxuanguan University, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel... Mr. Chen, the Prime Minister of the Left, has arrived!”
Du Youlin hurried out of the gate and greeted Chen Xilie respectfully.
This is the most distinguished guest today. Although the Du family also invited the more powerful General Zuo Jinwuwei Xue Hui,
But the other party made it clear that he would not come.
"What a joy and congratulations."
Chen Xilie's face was full of smiles, but he felt very regretful in his heart. The reason why he came here was to get close to Xue Bai, but he never expected that he would become too close to Xue Bai in the blink of an eye.
After sitting down, he looked around and saw Xue Bai. Chen Xilie asked again: "Why don't you see the number one scholar? I heard that he is the best friend with your son."
“He has some official business and will be here shortly.”
“Look, this school clerk is busier than us.”
Chen Xilie only sat for a while and heard the guests on the other side talking quietly.
“When I came here, I learned that a serious murder had occurred last night, and the news had spread outside the city.”
“Well, the Xue family’s son killed his father.
Then the bride should be in mourning? Can she still drink the wedding wine? "
Chen Xilie was actually slower to get the news than these people, but he had long noticed that Du Youlin had a strange look on his face, so he quickly called an entourage to inquire about it.
After that, he quickly called Du Youlin aside and whispered: "Tell me, do you still dare to go through with this marriage?"
“Return to the left prime minister, we have to do something.”
“Confused!” Chen Xilie shook his head and said, “If something like this happens, I advise you to stop as soon as possible.”
“Now that the matter has come to this, I still don’t know what to do?”
Chen Xilie didn't want to get involved in these troubles anymore and said hurriedly: "You think about it yourself. I still have official duties, so I came here to give you a gift, so I'm leaving now."
He did not dare to stay for a moment longer and hurriedly led the people outside.
As a result, the discussion became even more unstoppable: "How come the left prime minister has already sat down and still left?"
“It seems like it’s true. Such evil things really happened?”
“What a sin.”
“The wedding can’t be held, even the left prime minister has left.”
Chen Xilie might as well not come, but he didn't care how much panic his coming and going caused to the guests in Du's house.
However, as he drove out of the middle gate, he saw a group of people striding towards him. The leader was a tall man with extraordinary momentum.
When Chen Xilie saw the other party, he couldn't help but be startled.
“The Prime Minister is so polite... What are you looking at, concierge?! The guests are here, why don’t they roll their names? Don’t you recognize me?!”
"this?"
It was the steward Quan Rui who personally rushed out and called them names in a loud voice.
“Doctor Jin Ziguanglu, Prince Zhan Shi... General Zuo Jin Wuwei, Duke Xue, have arrived!
"Ha ha ha ha."
Xue Hui laughed, met Du Youlin who came in a hurry, and patted him on the shoulder.
“Don’t be too polite to your in-laws. From now on, you and I are in-laws, so we have to move around more. Come and see, I’m here to deliver the dowry!”
“Ming!“
There was a loud sound of suona.
Du Youlin was pushed by Xue Hui. He looked towards the long street and saw a group of laborers walking towards this side carrying a big red box.
"This is?"
“I told you, dowry!”
Xue Hui ignored Chen Xilie, hugged Du Youlin and walked inside.
“Don’t mind Mr. Du. I am a man of temperament. Do you know what I appreciate most about the Du family? They do not abandon their friends in times of crisis. They have the loyalty of our military personnel!”
"Yes Yes."
“Look at what my uncle has done?!
Behind Xue Hui, Xue Chang, the commander-in-chief of the Right Guards, walked arrogantly, glared at the guests in the courtyard, and shouted: "Why don't you sing with joy on this great day?!"
For a moment, joy abounds.
No one among the guests dared to discuss the sinful case and smile.
“Is the Du family really married to the Xue family of Pingyang County?”
After all, the bride is the genuine descendant of General Xue."
Over there, Du Youlin introduced Xue Hui into the study, drove away the others, and whispered about today's case.
General Xue must have heard about it, right?"
“Nonsense.” Xue Hui said: “If Xue Ling hadn’t died, I wouldn’t have come!”
Du Youlin was very embarrassed. "In the past, I always felt that Haosui was my brother. If I had known that he was dead, I would have felt better. I would have taken action."
As your in-laws."
“This is really…unbelievable.
Xue Hui said: "Xue Bai has come to see me just now. There is some truth in what Zhuzi said. People are dead, but living people have to live on. Xue Ling can die, but the Xue family cannot have the reputation of committing evil, do you understand?
"
CE
"That's it. You don't need to open the dowry box. It's empty. Where can I find a gift in a while? I'll just fill it up later."
Xue Hui was born in a general family and had an aloof status. He spoke without scruples and went straight to the point. He added: "Okay, don't just stay here. Take me to a wedding banquet. If I am willing to come, I think the Du family is worthy of marriage."
“Okay, okay, General Xue please!”
QA
In the Imperial City, Zuojinwuwei Yamen.
Xue Bai sat in the room and looked at Jiaonu's injuries. Seeing that she was really injured, he sat there and meditated.
The two used to be alone together. Jiaonu was never afraid of him and asked: "What are you thinking about?"
“I’m thinking about what should I do in this case.”
“Then what should you do?”
Just at this moment, a Jinwu Guardsman pushed the door open and came in, saying: "Found it."
Da Xi Yingying has always sent a boy to look after Xue Ling, but the boy went nowhere last night, so Xue Bai asked Jinwu Guard to investigate the matter.
Start the investigation from the fire watch tower and the gate of Changshou Square. Sure enough, yesterday, a patrol saw a group of scoundrels making trouble and chasing Xue Ling and the guy.
"They fled to Wubenfang, but were caught. When Wuhou at the gate saw someone making trouble, he went over to ask. The other party revealed his identity and took Xue Ling away, saying he was collecting debts."
“For whom to collect the debt?“
“Li Shi of Zhao County, grandson of Qinghe County Duke, son-in-law of Zhang Gong of Shangzhu State, brother-in-law of the prince, Li Tan.”
“It’s him again?“
“Xue Lang knows him?”
“Some small festival.” Xue Bai pondered for a moment and asked, “Where is the guy from Fengweilou?”
“It should still be in Li Tan’s hands.”
“Since Li Tan captured Xue Ling, why did he let him go again?”
“I don’t know.”
Xue Bai already had a rough guess.
Li Tan would not be kind-hearted. There are only two possibilities for releasing him. There is a way to get Xue Ling to pay back the money, or Xue Ling confesses some clues, such as where he was imprisoned last year and who sent someone to imprison him.
After all, in addition to asking for gambling debts, Li Tan also wanted to find out who bullied Zhang Si and vent his anger.
Xue Bai then said: "Then it seems that the case has been solved. Please ask the general to take me to get this guy back. By the way, if you have time, how about we go to Du's house for a glass of wedding wine?"
"I will fully cooperate. The general said, we are all our own people."
From this point of view, if some troubles can be dealt with clearly, Xue Ling's death may not be a bad thing.