Qi pursed her lips. Her lips had been bitten, and now she felt as if they were being torn apart when she opened her mouth to speak. But now was not the time to care about these things. She calmed herself down and said the words she had recited in her mind countless times before: "Yes, after killing her, we found that she was carrying a small bag with several sets of precious jewelry and some valuables, as well as a small seal. It was this seal that made us know that she was indeed the direct descendant of the witch queen Li's family. We... We needed money ourselves, so we just took everything away."
"Later, the servants told me that since she was already dead, they might as well leave a few of my jewelry next to her. If someone came here and found the body, they might mistake her for me through those things. I was at a loss at that time, and I did whatever the servants said. So I left some things for her to be buried with... That's why, later, this Mr. Zhang was able to associate me with these jewelry..."
Qi spoke very smoothly, as if this was really what happened.
Gao Ping stroked his beard and looked at her coldly until she was already uneasy. Then he said coldly, "If that's the case, why did Aunt Shen immediately believe that you are Li?"
Qi was apprehensive and pressed her eyes with a handkerchief. "I was afraid that my identity would be exposed, so I seldom interacted with the villagers. Even if I saw them, I would just nod my head. But Li had bad intentions and wanted to expose my background. She deliberately said her last name was Qi in front of the villagers. In fact, she had bad intentions at all."
Gao Ping almost applauded for Xu Shun.
No wonder he was able to become the second assistant. He could even make the dead look alive. His words were really perfect.
Xu Chong was also slightly relieved.
Everything can be explained by themselves, so Gao Ping and the others have no evidence and cannot pursue the case further.
At most, it can be said that Qi committed murder.
But so what
Xu Chong secretly felt proud of his father's cleverness, as the people he killed were members of the clan of the evil Queen Li.
Not only is he faultless, he has also made contributions.
In addition, the problem of the seal and jewelry is also perfectly answered.
Who in the world is not greedy
Even if it was very shameful, we could just blame it on Xu Huixian, saying that the little girl was just ignorant.
The tension in his heart finally relaxed and he was no longer worried.
Yes, his father was a powerful second-in-command, and they had the ability to confuse right and wrong.
Even if it's the Su family, the Song family, or Yang Bo, what if they come prepared? !
In the face of absolute strength, even Xiao Heng had to bow his head, just like his poor prince who was ignorant of the times and died.
The courtroom fell silent. Gao Ping chuckled and at this moment he was able to keep his composure and not fly into a rage.
After a short stalemate, another runner came in hurriedly to report: "Sir, Xu Ci Fu came in person and said that he wanted to sit in on the trial..."
Xu Chong straightened his back and sneered silently at Gao Ping and Zhang Tuiguan.
Tsk, did you see it
If you want to fight with our family, you are still a little bit short.
Xu Huixian finally came to her senses. When she saw the old but strong Xu Ci Fu coming in, she couldn't help but call him "grandfather" in grievance and rushed towards Xu Shun.
This time no one stopped her.
After all, the Second Assistant is the Second Assistant. The pressure accumulated over the years is there. Even the Elder Gao stood up and smiled at Xu Shun: "Why did the Second Assistant come here in person?"
"That's what Elder Gao said." Xu Shun embraced his granddaughter, patted her shoulder without moving his eyebrows, and then let go. He went upstairs. Elder Gao had already stood up. Regardless of seniority or the ranking of the cabinet, Xu Ci Fu was ahead of Gao Ping. Gao Ping pursed his lips, took a step back, and said humbly: "Ci Fu, please take the seat."
Xu Shun also sat down without hesitation and stroked his beard: "I heard that today's case is very lively. Coincidentally, it's all about my family. All of a sudden, my son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and granddaughters are all involved in legal trouble. Look, I have been an official for so many years, but I have never heard of such a thing happening in other families. How can I sit still? Naturally, I have to come and see what is going on."
As he spoke, he smiled kindly at Zhang Tuiguan: "Is this the Tuiguan who is said to be fearless of the powerful?"
He was clearly smiling, but Tui Guan Zhang felt a chill down his spine for no reason.
Gao Ping stepped forward to respond at the right time, and then said: "The case is currently under trial. Please forgive me, Deputy Minister. The incident happened suddenly and is of great importance. We really cannot be partial to each other."
Xu Shun smiled, not angry at all, and did not even glance at Xu Chong who had his mouth blocked and Xu Yuanbo who was still unconscious after being beaten. He just nodded to Gao Ping and said, "That's how it should be. The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people. If my descendants do something against the law, I will be the first one to not forgive them. You must not show any mercy!"
The words sounded reasonable. Although Zhang Tuiguan was furious, he did not dare to interrupt.
Gao Jing was silent for a moment before asking, "Then shall I continue the trial?"
"Yes, let's continue the trial." Xu Shun waved his hand: "Don't worry about me."
Gao Ping suppressed his anger. Now the arrow had to be shot. There was no turning back. He burned his boats, sneered, and slammed the gavel heavily: "You are talking nonsense! You said that the person was Li, and you killed her. Then what weapon did you use to kill her?!"
Qi suppressed her fear and said hastily, "Yes, she was killed with a stone..."
"You don't know what's good for you! You're talking nonsense!" Gao Ping said angrily, "Come out, tell her what the fatal wound of the corpse is!"
"Your Excellency!" The coroner stepped forward and hurriedly saluted: "His arm was cut off. According to my guess, he died of excessive blood loss after his arm was cut off."
How is it possible? Qi couldn't help but blurt out: "She was poisoned, her bones were blackened..."
The whole room was silent.
Xu Chong's heartbeat quickened again.
Xu Shun also frowned slightly. What an idiot! He only knew how to take one step after being whipped, and he didn't have the smartness to respond quickly at all.
He was a little irritated.
Gao Ping smiled and said, "Who told you that she was poisoned? One of her arms was cut off, but Magistrate Zhang didn't say that."
Qi was speechless, so Gao Ping raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhang Tuiguan: "Zhang Tuiguan, present the evidence."