As he said that, a strong bitterness appeared on Qi Wang's face, he raised his hand to wipe his face, and said in a low voice: "My lord, can you let my mother go?"
Qi Wang spoke with sincerity, even a deaf person could hear the sincerity in his tone.
"They are right. Although my mother changed me to a farm and let me be a farm boy for 20 years, my mother didn't kill me. She gave me food and let me work as a helper in the back kitchen of the restaurant. , she has treated me very well, I can't watch her be beheaded so cold-bloodedly, sir, can you let my mother go?"
Qi Baotian and Qi Dazhu didn't realize that there was anything wrong. Seeing that Qi Wang finally pleaded, they immediately turned their eyes and looked at the county magistrate eagerly. However, because of the magistrate's official authority, they couldn't speak something.
Qi Qingfeng was not as simple-minded as the two of them. He always felt that Qi Wang's words were a bit weird, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that he was thinking too much.
His second elder brother has never read a book, and he doesn't know a single word. His thoughts are so simple that he can see the bottom line at a glance. There shouldn't be any conspiracy. Thinking of this, his heart was slightly relieved.
Hearing this, the magistrate heaved a long sigh, and said in a gentle voice, "It's good for you to be filial, but state-owned and legal families have family rules. What Wang Zhaodi did violated the law. Even if you intercede for her, it won't help. The majesty of the law cannot be violated, and only by punishing criminals can we deter others and make them dare not commit crimes again."
As he said that, the magistrate patted Qi Wang on the shoulder, and his voice softened: "Your filial piety is commendable, but I can't agree to you. If you set a precedent and others follow suit, I should How to govern this huge Lishui County?"
Qi Duan's mood dropped visibly, his head blew down, and his body exuded a strong sense of depression: "I understand, thank you sir."
The county magistrate didn't say anything, just turned his head and looked around. Although he didn't say anything, the aura exuded from him who had been in a high position for a long time was far beyond what people could bear. A strange feeling arose in the hearts of the people, and they all took a step back again, and the vacated space was bigger.
"Fathers and elders, I know that you are all kind, but this kindness should not be used by others. I hope that through this incident, you can understand one thing. No one should be left to chance. Don't let it go, the sins you commit will be exposed sooner or later, and the criminals will be severely punished by the law."
The county magistrate's sonorous and forceful words fell into the ears of everyone present, penetrated into their hearts, and left a deep imprint on their hearts. Everyone realized more and more clearly that people can't do bad things, and they will definitely do bad things. punished.
Just like Wang Zhaodi, twenty years have passed, and the situation was peaceful before, but once the incident happened, she was immediately imprisoned, and even the son of the prime minister failed to intercede for her, so she was sentenced to be executed in autumn .
It can be seen from this that no matter what you do, you can't commit a crime. Once you commit a crime, you can't escape no matter how you do it.
The county magistrate's words are tantamount to completely concluding the case. The common people think, if the criminal can be released only by asking for mercy, who will be in awe in the future? Don't those criminals have more courage
There has never been any empathy in this world. When the matter is not about them, they can stand on the moral high ground and help to condemn together, but when it is about themselves, they collectively lose their voices and will not say anything.
However, such a result is unacceptable to the Qi family, especially Qi Qingfeng, who has gone through untold hardships and finally passed the examination of scholar. If his mother is really beheaded, his life will be over.
Impulsively, Qi Qingfeng rushed over, his knees softened, and he knelt down in front of the county magistrate. He looked up at the county magistrate and said anxiously: "I hope the county magistrate will show mercy. Although Xiaosheng's mother changed She gave birth to two children, but she was also confused for a while at the time. Over the years, she also knew that she was wrong, and asked the county magistrate to show mercy and let Xiaosheng's mother live... "
The county magistrate's eyes fell on Qi Qingfeng. Seeing him dressed as a scholar, he knew that this was the third son of the Qi family, Qi Qingfeng. , but the article was very well done, and I gave him ten taels of silver as a reward because I cherished my talent at that time.
This man's writing is good, although his handwriting has not reached everyone's style, but he has his own strength of character. The county magistrate had a good impression of him before, but this time he pleaded for his mother one after another, and he used his friendship to persecute him. Qi Huang's act of forgiving Wang Zhaodi made the county magistrate hate Qi Qingfeng.
As a scholar, I think he also has some understanding of the law, so he should know the crime of abducting and trafficking children. If he is really upright, then he should kill relatives righteously, instead of kidnapping the sufferer based on those feelings.
To the other common people, the county magistrate can still have a good face. After all, the common people are ignorant and don't know much about the law. However, Qi Qingfeng is different. As a scholar, he should have read poetry and books and knows the law clearly How to deal with criminals, but he turned a blind eye. If he was really made an official, he would be a person who bent the law for personal gain.
The county magistrate's eyes suddenly became sharp, as if he wanted to see through Qi Qingfeng, and he asked coldly, "Are you questioning my judgment?"
Qi Qingfeng trembled, and said with a pale face: "Xiaosheng dare not..."
A look of sarcasm flashed in the county magistrate's eyes, and his voice became more indifferent: "I remember that the law of this dynasty stipulates that if a direct relative commits a serious crime, he should be dismissed. You are a scholar, and your mother committed a serious crime." , you can't keep your reputation as a scholar, and I will get rid of your sympathy when I turn around."
The thing I was most afraid of happened, Qi Qingfeng's legs went limp, and he collapsed on the ground.
He has worked so hard for so many years, but in the end, he can't even keep the fame he finally obtained. What's even more frightening is that from now on, he can no longer embark on this road. destroyed.
Qi Qingfeng sat there with a blank face, and before he knew it, tears had already covered his cheeks.
Although Qi Baotian and Qi Dazhu on the other side were not as desperate as Qi Qingfeng, the situation was not much better.
Their Qi family is completely ruined. With a family member whose head was beheaded, their family may not be able to raise their heads again for the rest of their lives.
After thinking of this, Qi Baotian could no longer support his body, a painful whine sounded from his mouth, and he fell limply on the ground, and then he opened his mouth and burst into tears.
Qi Dazhu's feeling was lighter, but at this time his face was also covered with a thick look of bewilderment, thinking of the confused future, his heart twisted accordingly.
Qi Wang didn't say anything, it's not appropriate for him to say anything about his current status, but he only needs to show a sad expression, and other people won't be too harsh on him.
The trial of the case has been completed, Wang Zhaodi and Wang Dabao were taken away by the yamen servants, there is no case to be tried today, the county magistrate took Qi Wang back to the backyard of the county yamen, accompanied by the county magistrate, the Qi family members are not Dare to act like a demon again, Qi Wang went back to Hou Ya smoothly.
Lin Qinshuang has already asked her subordinates to pack their luggage. When the trial of the case here is over, she will bring Qi Wang back to the capital. Although she did not go to the front when the county magistrate tried the case just now, she let Madam Xu Going to take a look, knowing that the culprit was sentenced to be executed by Qiu Hou Wen, Lin Qinshuang finally felt better.
In addition, Nanny Xu also told Lin Qinshuang one thing.
"My servant saw Wang Zhaodi's children, and one of them, who passed the examination, looks very similar to the one in the mansion. If you don't know, you might think they are twins."
After knowing this, the last bit of suspicion dissipated. It may be a coincidence that Qi Wang looks similar to their family, but it will not be a coincidence that the person in their family looks similar to the Qi family. It shows that the two children were indeed replaced.
This time Lin Qinshuang brought a lot of people, and she packed her luggage very quickly. When Qi Wang came back, almost everything was packed.
After the county magistrate sent Qi Wang back, he didn't stay long, and left directly after asking how he was. Although the prime minister's wife was older than him, she was a female relative after all, and it was not easy for him to stay with her for a long time .
Seeing Qi Wang coming back, Lin Qinshuang immediately waved to him, signaling him to come and sit down.
Qi Huang walked over obediently, and sat down in front of Lin Qinshuang. Lin Qinshuang sized him up carefully, and seeing that he was in a good mood, she felt relieved.
"Ah Qi, I have asked someone to pack up. We will return to the capital tomorrow, what do you think?"
Qi Wang nodded and said, "Yes."
Neither he nor the original owner who knew the truth had no nostalgia for this small county town. The original owner died on the way to the capital and never returned to his real home in his whole life.
This time, Qi Wang will fulfill his dream and let him live with his true identity.
Lin Qinshuang dragged Qi Wang to talk for a while, then sent him back to rest.
Qi Wang didn't say much, and went back to the room obediently, but after a while, someone knocked on the door, Qi Wang walked over, and an ordinary-looking yamen servant appeared in front of Qi Wang.
"Mr. Qi, there is someone outside who wants to see you. He said he was your former brother."
Qi Qingfeng was the only younger brother he had ever had, and the one who wanted to come outside was Qi Qingfeng.
Because Wang Zhaodi committed the crime, she was deprived of her reputation as a scholar, and she can no longer take the imperial examination from now on. This is more uncomfortable than killing Qi Qingfeng. He can't find anyone else to help him, so he can undoubtedly use it. Qi Huang was the only one left.
"Okay, I'll go see him."
Qi Wang agreed, and followed the yamen servant to leave the back yamen.
In a small alley behind the county government office, Qi Qingfeng was waiting there anxiously. He bribed the government office servant with five taels of silver just to ask Qi Huang to come out and meet him.
As long as he has other methods, Qi Qingfeng is unwilling to ask Qi Huang for help. He used to be proud of himself, thinking that he is the most powerful existence in the family, and the future of the family members is all tied to him, and everyone has to rely on him. He lives with him, so he has always been aloof, thinking that his family should do everything for him.
But who would have thought that Qi Wang would turn himself into the son of an official one day
Thinking of this, the jealousy in Qi Qingfeng's heart kept gnawing at his heart. He wished that the child who was replaced was himself, so that he could become the son of the prime minister, and he could live with him without hard work. I have worked hard for a good life that I have not been able to live for many years.
I worked hard for many years and studied hard to pass the examination of scholar, but in the end everything was ruined because of him.
Thinking of this, Qi Qingfeng's hatred grew stronger, but he couldn't express his hatred. He has nothing now, and the only thing he can rely on is Qi Wang. If he can help make peace, he feels indebted to him With the prime minister's wife here, maybe his fame can be preserved.
Obviously, he didn't wait for a long time, but Qi Qingfeng felt that the time seemed to be stretched infinitely. He waited very anxiously, and various guesses began to emerge uncontrollably in his mind.
What if Qi Huang doesn't come? What if he doesn't agree to his request
As soon as these thoughts came out, they were suppressed by himself.
No, Qi Wang is not that kind of person. Although he despises him very much, he is the most emotional person, and he pleaded for Wang Zhaodi just now. This matter is just a matter of effort for him. I can forgive you, I have never offended him, and he should help me too.
"Three pillars."
Just when Qi Qingfeng was circling in circles in a hurry, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind. After hearing this sentence, Qi Qingfeng's face instantly showed a look of joy, and he didn't care about that. Sanzhu who listened hurriedly turned around and looked over.
"Second brother!"
Qi Qingfeng had never called Qi Huang's second brother so affectionately before. At this time, his expression was extremely excited, and he came to Qi Wang's face in three steps and two steps, and said eagerly: "Second brother, only you can help me now, please help me." Please help me, please? You also know how hard it is for me to study. Over the years, I have suffered countless hardships to get my current fame, please help me, don’t let the county magistrate abolish my fame.”
He looked at Qi Huang earnestly, with a humble look on his face.
Qi Wang looked at Qi Qingfeng like this and didn't say a word.
In the past, more than half of Qi Qingfeng's study expenses were earned by the original owner. It can be said that the original owner treated this younger brother with all his heart and soul, without complaint or regret. As long as he had any good things, he would leave him a share. Later, he went to the capital To rush for the exam, the original owner immediately quit his job, willing to be a little book boy.
But Qi Qingfeng has never looked down on the original owner. Before knowing the original owner's true identity, Qi Qingfeng looked down on the second brother who was a helper, thinking that he was extremely humble; after knowing his true identity, Qi Qingfeng was afraid that his identity would be exposed, which would cause confusion Without the necessary trouble, he simply created an accident and killed the original owner.
It's just such a person who actually ended up well in the original plot...
Thinking of the man who was always aloof in the memory of the original owner, and looking at the humble Qi Qingfeng now, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that he could still show this to Qi Erzhu, a man he had always looked down upon. Come on like that.
Qi Qingfeng quickly finished his appeal, and then he looked at Qi Wang eagerly, waiting for his answer.
Facing the hopeful eyes on the opposite side, as if his bright future was all within Qi Wang's thought, Qi Wang suddenly laughed.
"Qi Sanzhu, why do you think I will help you?"
A sarcasm sounded in Qi Qingfeng's ears, as if struck by lightning, he looked at Qi Huang in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe what he heard.
How could he speak to himself in such a tone
However, Qi Huang's ridicule followed like a flood, and Qi Qingfeng, who faced Qi Huang's ridicule, almost suffocated.
"Based on the disgusting things your mother and you did, you should be thankful if I don't retaliate against you. You actually begged me to come here. Do you dislike yourself for not dying fast enough?"
"Qi Sanzhu, I call you that now, why don't you speak or respond? Is it because you have no confidence? Or do you think the name is not humble now? If you really have the backbone, what do you want me to do?"
"Do you think I'm a fool? You forced me so much outside the court and wanted me to help that mother who committed a crime, but now you turn around and ask me to help you. Why do you have such a big face? ?”
"Do you know how you got here? I did it."
Seeing Qi Qingfeng's face suddenly changed, Qi Huang hooked the corners of his mouth, and a malicious smile appeared on his face.
"I had someone pretend to be a priest to deceive Wang Dabao, that's why he went to the county government to sue your mother. It's all because of me that your family is in such a state."
Qi Qingfeng looked at Qi Wang in shock, and blurted out: "Impossible, you are so stupid, how could it be you who did it?"
He didn't believe it, how could it be him who did it? He is so stupid, so stupid, how could he calculate so many things
Qi Wang seemed to think that Qi Qingfeng was not stimulating enough, and continued: "You have always looked down on me, thinking that I can't read big characters and know nothing. If I tell you, I know clearly that if a direct relative commits a crime, then I will His name will be removed, so I designed all this."
"Aren't you always proud of your status as a scholar? Don't you think that you will be able to rise to the top, pass the exam, become a Jinshi, and finally enter the court as an official? I will not let you do what you want. How does it feel to be a white man?"
"You can't hold your shoulders. After being dismissed, you won't even be able to teach. From now on, you will probably have to rely on copying books to survive. In the past, you refused to copy books to save money for your studies, but in the future, the only way you can rely on This is the skill you need, for the sake of brothers, I wish you can support your family by copying books... "
Before Qi Wang could finish his words, Qi Qingfeng, who had red eyes, couldn't stand the stimulation and rushed towards him.
"I kill you!!!"
His life was ruined by someone he never liked, how could Qi Qingfeng bear it? At this time, he has completely lost his mind, and all he thinks about is making Qi Huang pay the price.
He has studied poetry and books for ten years, suffered countless hardships, and suffered countless crimes. Only then did he get the fame of a scholar, but now that everything has been destroyed, how could he bear such a blow
Perhaps it was because anger gave Qi Qingfeng strength. Qi Qingfeng, who was originally just a powerless scholar, threw Qi Duan to the ground and grabbed his neck tightly with both hands.
"I killed you, I'm going to kill you!!"
However, Qi Wang's eyes were unusually calm, looking at him full of strong sarcasm, as if mocking him for being cowardly like a mouse and not daring to attack him.
The string called reason in his mind was completely broken, Qi Qingfeng let out a high-pitched scream, and the hand that was pinching Qi Duan's neck became more and more forceful. He looks like a ghost, no matter who looks at it, he will not suspect that he wants to kill Qi Wang.
"what are you doing!"
The yamen servant guarding outside heard the screams here, and rushed over in a hurry. When he saw Qi Qingfeng pinching Qi Wang, the yamen servant was frightened out of his wits, and he rushed over like flying. Overturned Qi Qingfeng who was riding on Qi Wang's body.
"Master Qi, are you okay? Master Qi, don't scare me!"
At this time, Qi Wang had been pinched and passed out, his face was pale, his lips were dark purple, he exhaled too much air and inhaled less, and it seemed that he would not succeed.
The yamen servant was terrified, and he went to ask Qi Wang to come out by himself. If something happened to him, his life might be lost. He didn't care about Qi Qingfeng who was left aside, so he hurriedly picked up Qi Wang and went Rush towards the backyard of the county government.
"Something went wrong! Help! Master Qi was strangled to death!!"
After Qi Qingfeng was overturned by the yamen servant, he bumped directly into the wall next to him. The pain in his body brought back his reason. Hearing the yamen servant's cry, he thought he had really strangled Qi Wang to death, and was immediately frightened. Liver and gallbladder split.
If he really killed someone by mistake, he would not be able to get away with a Qiuhou Wenzhan. He is still young, so he doesn't look like he is dead!
Qi Qingfeng struggled to get up from the ground, and stumbled towards the outside of the alley. At this time, he had only one thought in his mind, he must not be caught, he must live, he must not die!