The two women blocked the passage from the Nuan Pavilion to the lobby, and Chai Yan had no place to watch.
Of course, even if there was an extra space for Chai Yan to stand, Gu Ling would not allow him to approach, because the label of a scoundrel and lewd thief has been firmly branded on Chai Yan's forehead.
In addition, there were yamen guards guarding the other exit of Nuan Pavilion. Chai Yan didn't want to ask for trouble, so he found a well-ventilated place to make do with sound but no images.
Next, Chai Yan heard Zhou Zhixian's furious words coming from the lobby.
It sounded as if the county magistrate was asking shopkeeper Zhu why he dared to leave Mengulu to work in Juxian Building when he didn't even know his surname, and threatened to beat shopkeeper Zhu.
Shopkeeper Zhu was so frightened that his voice changed, and he kept shouting that he was wronged.
After some conversation later, Shopkeeper Zhu admitted that the main reason why Menghulu was left to work was that he wanted less wages and his technique of removing bones and slicing meat was excellent.
Shopkeeper Zhu said that Meng Hulu had been working in Juxian Building for more than half a year. During this period, his only problem was that he spoke little and hardly chatted with others. However, he had a fairly harmonious relationship with the people in the kitchen and worked diligently on weekdays.
, never lazy, how could you have imagined that he is actually a villain with martial arts skills and murderous people without blinking an eye.
Next, no matter what methods Zhou Zhixian tried to pry open the mouth of Meng Gourd, they all ended in failure. Zhou Zhixian suddenly felt that he was exhausted mentally and physically, and that there was nothing he could do.
Menghulu didn't say a word, and the Yamen couldn't convict him immediately.
It took a long time to find out. After consulting Gu Zhengbang's opinion, Zhou Zhixian ordered the court to withdraw and sent Meng Hulu to the county jail to be tried again tomorrow.
After retreating, Zhou Zhixian and Gu Zhengbang returned to Nuange one after another, both of them looking a little melancholy.
"Dad, this man has such a tough mouth!" Gu Ling stepped forward and took her father's elbow.
Zhou Zhixian immediately agreed: "Yes, this man is just like a stone in a pit, smelly and hard!"
Gu Ling had lost favor with Zhou Zhixian since he was promoted to court. At this time, not only did he not answer Zhou Zhixian's words, he didn't even look at him, which made Zhou Zhixian extremely embarrassed for a while.
Chai Yan asked: "Two adults, the real murderer has been brought to justice. I don't have to stay in the cell tonight, right?"
In fact, Chai Yan was asking if he could let himself go later.
Gu Zhengbang shook his head slightly, looked at Chai Yan and said, "It's not possible yet. Meng Hulu must admit the fact of the murder in person, and then your suspicions can be completely cleared!"
"No..." Chai Yan asked hurriedly: "Then what if that guy keeps pretending to be mute and doesn't speak? Do I have to live in prison for the rest of my life?"
Gu Zhengbang said: "That won't happen, but you will still have to endure three years in prison..."
"Why? This doesn't make sense..." Chai Yan didn't understand at all. He had already helped catch the real murderer, so why did he still need to go to jail?
Gu Zhengbang was not willing to waste time explaining these elementary issues, so he turned to the county magistrate Zhou and said, "Master Zhou, tell him this question."
"Yes." Zhou Zhixian was worried about not having a chance to show off.
Zhou Zhixian took a step forward and said loudly: "Chai Yan, don't forget that only one of your footprints was found at the crime scene. Even if you didn't kill the person, you can't rule out the possibility of an accomplice.
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Chai Yan immediately shouted: "What do you mean by this? You clearly know that I am not an accomplice!"
Gu Zhengbang scolded: "Why are you so anxious? Mr. Zhou hasn't finished speaking yet..."
Chai Yan held back and the room became quiet.
Zhou Zhixian glanced at Chai Yan and continued: "Okay, even if you are not an accomplice, you have entered the murder scene after all... I want to ask you why you didn't report the crime immediately after you found someone killed. But you still deliberately mix in the crowd and pretend not to know? Do you know that this officer can completely determine that your behavior is deliberately allowing the murderer to escape! The "Dasheng Criminal Law" stipulates that anyone who knows and conceals the murderer or shields the murderer will be a prisoner for three years!"
This, this, this... is this okay? This is a routine, right?
Upon seeing this, Gu Zhengbang said: "Chai Yan, please be patient for a moment. There is still one day tomorrow. I will fully cooperate with Zhou Zhi County to make Meng Hulu speak..."
After saying this, Gu Zhengbang took Gu Ling and Doudou out of Nuange. Zhou Zhixian hurriedly apologized and sent them off diligently.
Chai Yan was restless in his heart. If Meng Hulu was beaten to death tomorrow and refused to speak, wouldn't he continue to be imprisoned as soon as Mr. Gu left Anping County?
No, we have to quickly think of a way to make Meng Hulu speak!
As soon as this idea came up, Shangguan Peining's voice appeared: "I have a way to make that person speak!"
"What, do you have a way?" Chai Yan was ecstatic when he heard this, and immediately asked: "What way?"
Shangguan Peining said with a hint of pride: "As long as you give that boring gourd a mantra bean, he will tell you everything he knows!"
"Truth beans?" Chai Yan was stunned, and immediately remembered the different colored pods on the Tongtian treasure tree.
Shangguan Peining asked: "Do you still remember my green beans?"
Chai Yan nodded: "Of course I remember. What's the name of green beans? Powerful beans?"
Chai Yan associated Qingdou with Daliwan.
"What power bean..." Shangguan Peining corrected: "It's called Wushen Bean!"
Chai Yan thought about it carefully. After eating it, it increases attack, defense and agility. It is quite appropriate to call it the God of War beans.
"Then what are you waiting for? Give me the mantra beans quickly!" Chai Yan asked hurriedly.
Shangguan Peining responded: "No problem! But I still need some blood..."
After hearing this, Chai Yan suddenly became angry: "Shangguan Peining, do you think it's fun to take advantage of the situation every time? You're not blind. Can I make you bleed now?"
Shangguan Peining was also angry: "Chai Yan, who do you think I am? To tell you the truth, the mantra beans will take some time to mature. If you can get blood to water the tree now, I promise, as long as It only takes half an hour for the mantra beans to be in your hands!"
Chai Yan then asked: "Let me interject, how long is the time you mentioned?"
Shangguan Peining calmly replied: "Maybe a month, maybe half a year... In short, I'm not sure..."
I'm going!
Chai Yan cursed secretly and then asked: "Tell me, how much do you want?"
"At least five barrels!" Shangguan Peining replied instantly.
Chai Yan's mind was racing for a while, and he suddenly turned around and ran out of the Nuan Pavilion. At the same time, he shouted loudly: "Master Gu, please stay..."