Yang Ning just stared at Dou Lianzhong coldly, which made Dou Lianzhong feel very uncomfortable. He could only say: "Since it was me who broke it, there is nothing wrong with spending money with you, but...!" He carefully considered his words and said: "It's just that the prince knows exactly how much money this glazed horse is worth?"
"Silver?" Yang Ning smiled disdainfully and said, "Mr. Dou, do you think my noble house lacks some silver from you?"
Dou Lianzhong's face darkened and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, if you want to say this, I have nothing to say. Just tell me what you want, no need for mother-in-law." He sneered and said, "To be honest, you are bragging here. Selling it yourself, you say that a mere glazed horse is a family heirloom. Who knows whether it is true or false?"
"Master Dou, are you planning to cheat?" Yang Ning also sneered, "It's a pity that this trick of yours won't work well in my Jinyihou Mansion."
Dou Lianzhong said: "Actually, we don't need to argue. I, Dou Lianzhong, am a reasonable person. Since you said that this glazed horse is magical and unpredictable, we only need to find a few masters who know how to appraise treasures to taste it carefully, and we can distinguish the true from the false. Come."
"According to what you say, a great scholar who was full of talents and knowledge from ancient times to the present, after death, can you tell what he knew by just looking at his body?" Yang Ning said coldly: "The glazed horse is intact, so it is naturally very magical. But now that it has been destroyed by you, what else can be seen?"
Dou Lianzhong looked ugly, but Zhao Xin came closer and whispered a few words in Dou Lianzhong's ear. Dou Lianzhong immediately said: "If it is really a family heirloom, Dou will certainly compensate, but if it is you who makes such nonsense, Dou will not Let others deceive you." He glanced at the fragments of the glazed horse and said, "It's useless for you and me to argue here. We have to make a clear distinction, and we can go to Kyoto Prefecture now."
"Kingto Prefecture?" Yang Ning smiled and said, "Master Dou is ready to meet the official?"
Dou Lianzhong said: "Yes, I have to see an official."
"Okay." Yang Ning didn't hesitate, "Even if you destroy my family heirloom when we walk to the Jinluan Palace, it won't stop me. I will accompany you to the Kyoto Palace now."
Dou Lianzhong knew that if this matter was entangled in the Jinyihou Mansion, it would definitely not be resolved, so he left for Kyoto Mansion first, there would always be room for relaxation.
Xin Zhao couldn't help but said: "What about those of us who pawn tickets...?"
"Why are you anxious?" Yang Ning said angrily: "This is a family heirloom of mine. Not to mention your little money, it will be more than ten times as much. I will never lose your money."
Dou Lianzhong felt a chill, thinking to himself that this guy was really evil and wanted to ask for huge compensation for his broken horse. In this case, he had to go to Kyoto Prefecture to defend himself no matter what.
As the name suggests, the Kyoto Prefecture is a government office located in the capital. Most cases in Beijing, especially such civil disputes, are handled in the Kyoto Prefecture. In addition, the Kyoto Prefecture also takes care of the security of the capital.
Kyoto Prefecture is affiliated to the Ministry of Justice, so the Prefect of Kyoto is often appointed by officials selected by the Ministry of Justice.
When Dou Lianzhong and Yang Ning arrived at Kyoto Prefecture, they had not yet reached lunch. They had special status. When they learned that the two noble gentlemen had arrived in Kyoto Prefecture to file a lawsuit, the Yamen officials hurriedly entered the house to report the matter.
Although Kyoto Prefecture handles many cases every month, cases like today are indeed rare.
There are many princes and nobles in the capital, and there are many high-ranking officials and ministers, so there are also many noble children from wealthy families. In this capital, it is inevitable to form gangs and bump into each other, but even if there is a conflict, it is usually It is settled privately and rarely brought to the table, and it is even rarer to file a lawsuit.
If Qi Jing had been alive, Dou Lianzhong would not have dared to cause trouble in the Jinyi Marquis Mansion, let alone go to Kyoto Mansion with the Jinyi Crown Prince if he had given him ten more courages.
However, the situation is different now. Qi Jing has passed away, and Dou Lianzhong also suspects that Yang Ningshi wants to trap him to death, so he can only go to Kyoto Mansion to file a lawsuit. When leaving Jinyihou Mansion, he whispered to Zhao Xin In other words, Zhao Xin left the palace alone immediately after leaving the palace and did not accompany Dou Lianzhong to Kyoto.
Soon, the two were invited into the Kyoto Mansion. Originally, Zhao Wushang and other guards who followed Yang Ning were not allowed to enter, but Yang Ning claimed that Zhao Wushang was a witness. Although the Jinyihou Mansion is not as good as it used to be, it is still so thin A camel is bigger than a horse, so the Kyoto government officials did not dare to offend him and let Zhao Wushang in.
The official did not take the three people to the lobby of Kyoto Mansion, but led the three people to the side hall of Kyoto Mansion. After sitting down, Dou Lianzhong sneered and said: "Qining, you are also the heir of Jinyihou after all. The two generations of Jinyihou are all You are an upright person. I never thought that you, a brat with bad intentions, would dare to use these despicable methods. The reputation of Marquis Jinyi will be ruined by you."
"First, your conduct as a person, Dou Lianzhong, seems to have nothing to do with integrity, so you are not qualified to comment on how others deal with things." The two of them had already broken up, and Yang Ning was not polite. "Second, destroy Jin Yihou This is a family heirloom, but instead of showing the slightest remorse, you falsely accused my son to harm others, and wanted to cheat and escape responsibility. Based on this, you can only imagine your character Dou Lianzhong."
"We don't need to argue." Dou Lianzhong sneered: "I'm afraid you still don't know what kind of person the Governor of Kyoto is."
Yang Ning turned to look at Zhao Wushang, who was standing next to him. Zhao Wushang had already said: "Master Mo, the governor of Kyoto, is also the left minister of the Ministry of Justice. He is impartial and selfless, and he solves cases like a god, so he is nicknamed 'Mo Tiejuan'!"
He always spoke simply and neatly, and in a few words he could clearly explain the background and temperament of the governor of Kyoto.
Dou Lianzhong smiled and said: "It's good to know. This Mr. Mo was well-known when he was in the Ministry of Punishment. He entered the Ministry of Punishment when he was in his twenties, and he was a maverick. Over the years, the cases handed over to him were all obvious. It's all in vain. Qining, whether your glazed horse is a crude or inferior product or a family heirloom, Master Mo will naturally find out clearly."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a shout from outside: "Shengtang!"
Immediately, four yamen officers holding killing sticks were seen filing out. After entering the door, they separated to the left and right. Then the four yamen officers shouted in unison: "Please come to the hall, sir!" Then they knocked the killing stick on the ground and sounded " Although there are not many people, it sounds solemn and solemn.
Then I saw a person walking in from the outside, wearing a black official uniform. He was about forty years old. The skin color on his face was much whiter than that of ordinary people, but it was not the normal white. There was no blood color, and he looked a little pale. His face had a Chinese character. He has thick eyebrows and big eyes, but his expression is very serious, and he has an aura of calmness and authority.
Yang Ning knew in his heart that this person should be Mr. Mo, the governor of Kyoto. Behind Mr. Mo, there was an official holding a file.
After Mo Fuyin entered the door, without squinting or looking at Yang Ning and Dou Lianzhong sitting on the left and right, he walked to the main seat, turned around and sat down. The inkstone was placed, holding the wolf hair in his hand, dipping it in the ink, and then waited quietly without saying a word.
Mo Fuyin coughed and then looked around. Yang Ning and Dou Lianzhong also stood up and saluted Mo Fuyin. Dou Lianzhong was about to speak when Mo Fuyin took the lead and said: "The case should be tried in the lobby. However, considering the face of your family, I will raise the case here. Before I review the case, I just want to ask, do you really want to file a lawsuit here? If you regret it, I can terminate the case now, otherwise the next lawsuit will be Record the file." He raised his hand and pointed at the official, "The clerk's office will record every word you said to me."
Dou Lianzhong glanced at Yang Ning and smiled coldly, but he was still a little wary of Mo Fuyin. He cupped his hands and said, "Sir, the noble prince Qi Ning set up a trap to trap this junior. Junior...!"
Mo Fuyin had already raised his hand and said: "You don't have to call yourself a junior. There is no distinction between seniors and juniors here. You just need to call yourself by your first name." He added: "Before I make a judgment, don't convict others easily. If you say that Qining set up a trap, you must provide sufficient evidence, otherwise it will be just nonsense, and I will never allow it."
Dou Lianzhong was startled and said with some embarrassment: "Wan... Dou Lianzhong knows!"
Mo Fuyin nodded slightly and then said to Yang Ning: "Qining, you two are here to file a lawsuit. Who is the defendant?"
The two of them pointed at each other at the same time, "I want to sue him!"
Mo Fuyin frowned and said in a deep voice: "What the hell are you doing?" Pointing at Dou Lianzhong, "Please tell the whole story in detail first, Qining, don't interrupt until he finishes speaking!"
Dou Lianzhong immediately told the details of what happened before in an emotional voice, and finally said: "Master Mo, Qining has planned everything with all his heart, but he said that a glazed horse that is not worth anything is an heirloom. Bao, it’s sheer nonsense to say that you can tell life and death.”
Mo Fuyin said calmly: "Are you done?"
Dou Lianzhong wanted to add a few more words, but seeing Mo Fuyin's stern expression, he could only nod. Mo Fuyin turned to Qi Ning and asked, "Is what Dou Lianzhong said the truth?"
"Replying to the Lord, what he said before is generally true." Yang Ning said: "The pawnshop was burned down last night. Dou Lianzhong led people to the scene of the fire immediately, eager to redeem the pawns. He rushed to the Hou Mansion early this morning to ask for compensation. Originally, I I asked them to wait in the main hall, but Dou Lianzhong went to find me on his own, and took the initiative to see the heirlooms of Jinyihou Mansion. In order to see the magic, he went out with the glazed horse. By accident, he broke the glazed glass. Horse, that is a peerless treasure passed down from generation to generation in my Jinyihou Mansion, and it was destroyed by him like this. Not only does he have no regrets, he also slandered me as a trap...!" He smiled bitterly: "I don't know what to do, I can only I beg Master Mo to make the decision.”
Dou Lianzhong sneered: "Are you still pretending? Master Mo's eyes are sharp, and he can see through it at a glance whether it is true or false."
"I already know about the fire last night." Mo Fuyin said: "Your mansion also sent people to report the case. I also sent people to investigate the case this morning." He stroked his beard and said, "Qining, what about your report?" Have you ever brought the family treasure?"
"Bring it." Yang Ning looked at Zhao Wushang. Zhao Wushang took the package, sent it forward, opened it, and found the fragments of the glazed horse inside.
Mo Fuyin took a piece in his hand, took a look at it, and said calmly: "This glass is poorly made. Judging from the material alone, it is indeed not a valuable treasure."
Dou Lianzhong's eyebrows immediately showed joy, and he glanced at Yang Ning proudly.