Lu Zhi watched with satisfaction as many scholars in the audience gradually became quiet, with a soft smile on his face, and said loudly: "I am the magistrate of Chang'an County, Jingzhao Prefecture. Today I received a report from a student saying that this is During the Poetry Recital, someone maliciously impersonated someone else's invitation, framed the blame, and maliciously slandered others. When I arrived at the scene, I not only found the framer, but also discovered that this person had secretly slandered me. Silver notes and even privately minted gold leaves.”
As soon as Lu Zhi finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the audience, but no one dared to shout out and question Lu Zhi, why he insisted that Mr. Li's banknote was fake, but did he have any real evidence? !
Pei Wanying looked at Lu Zhi standing with his head held high, vowing to prove Li Bai's crime. Just when she was about to open her mouth to question, Pei Si stopped her: "Wait a minute, do you want to take a look at Mr. Li first? Look at his expression. He didn't seem afraid at all, he was confident and had a calm expression, as if what Lu Zhi said was someone else."
"Didn't you notice what kind of person he is? It's like he has no brains. He always has some common sense that you don't understand? If he wasn't stupid, would he go out with so much money?" Pei Wanying still wants to get high. He questioned and said worriedly.
But Lu Zhi's words rang in her ears again, and they also dispelled the doubts in her and many students' minds.
"Everyone be quiet and listen to what I have to say. Naturally, in order to uphold justice, if I just say that those banknotes are fake, no one will be convinced, and even I will find it incredible. So I It was decided that in order to give everyone a clear and fair explanation, I will not take the person back to the county office for interrogation, but will interrogate him here with everyone. But... "
Lu Zhi looked down and started talking again. He paused for a moment, and when the silence returned below, he continued to speak loudly: "But in view of the high stakes in this case and the huge amount of silver involved, it is also to ensure the relationship between the imperial court and the county government." Fair and strict, mighty and solemn, I would like to ask everyone to move outside first. This hall will be temporarily closed to ensure that I hear the case. After the outcome of the case is heard, I will inform those who are still waiting outside. Scholars, what do you think?”
Seeing Lu Zhi's awe-inspiring face and handling the case impartially, all the scholars suppressed the doubts in their hearts. They were just scholars and were indeed not qualified to participate in these trials. However, Magistrate Lu unexpectedly held back the doubts in his heart because of their existence. , gave them a detailed explanation, which suddenly made some of these scholars feel elated, and instantly felt that their status as scholars was much more valuable.
See, even the county magistrate has to explain it to us personally.
"When something goes wrong, there must be a monster. Lu Zhi must have evil intentions." Pei Wanying murmured.
Obviously Lu Zhi also knew that taking people away would be a serious matter. These scholars were not easy to fool. They themselves had no ability, but they were very powerful with their mouths. If this was spread to him from one to ten, ten to ten, , even if you make this case a solid case, I'm afraid it won't escape the eyes of interested people. It's better to give these scholars a high reputation and let them at least not oppose you for now.
As the bad guys began to evacuate many scholars, Pei Wanying looked at Pei Sisi and said, "Sister, take this jade pendant, go to the Shangshu's Mansion of the Ministry of Justice, hand it to the concierge, and say "Look for Cui Shangshu," and say Wanying Ying has something to ask for in Qujiang Pond."
"This... Minister of Justice? That's a very powerful official. You... can we invite him? And it's me? I'm afraid even the concierge won't look at me." Pei Si was startled. Just the words Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment made her feel a little scared, let alone having the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment come to Qujiang Pond in person with a jade pendant.
Pei Wanying looked around at the scholars who were evacuating, and said hurriedly: "Sister, don't worry, it will be fine. This is what my father gave me when he went to the Western Regions. If I have any difficulties, I can Take this jade pendant to Cui Shangshu, Uncle Cui. As long as he sees this jade pendant, he will definitely help me."
Pei Si looked at Pei Wanying's anxious look and was about to say why don't you go in person, but as soon as she spoke, she understood. Is this girl probably interested in that Li Bai? Otherwise, how could she let herself go? It was obvious that she wanted to stay here.
Pei Si had to swallow her words. If Pei Wanying insisted on staying here and not go out, maybe even Lu Zhi wouldn't be able to force Wanying out, right? So he nodded and followed the many scholars and began to walk out in an orderly manner.
Pei Wanying does have a good impression of Li Hong, but it would be a bit far-fetched to say that Pei Wanying is attracted to Li Hong now, but her genuine concern from the bottom of her heart is true.
However, as the saying goes, if you are concerned about yourself, you will be in chaos. Just now, you looked so smart and smart. Who are you guessing who Li Hong is? Why are you so rich? Why is it said that building a medical school can build a medical school? If he was just telling lies in front of himself, then why did even his master, Divine Doctor Sun, believe what he said
If Bingxue was smart and astute just now, then when Lu Zhi placed unfounded charges on Li Hong, Pei Wanying was completely confused and panicked, and she suddenly sorted out the neat clues she had just sorted out. The ball of thread quickly rolled into a mess and was thrown behind his head.
At this moment, she just wanted to watch the scenes of injustice that would unfold in a while, and hoped that her sister Pei Si could find Uncle Cui Zhiwen and rescue Li Bai.
After all, if Lu Zhi proves Li Bai's crime, Li Bai will be beheaded.
After a while, except for Zheng Xingtai, Lu Ao and Lu Zhi on the stage, as well as Xue Chuer, Huo Xiaoyu, Yan Lingbin and Du Qiuniang, only Li Hong and his old servants were left in the hall. It was surrounded by bad guys, obviously to prevent Li Hong from escaping.
In the empty hall, Pei Wanying stood in front of the table with a frosty pink face, staring at a pair of cold almond eyes, looking at the few bad guys who were driving her away. Just when the bad guys wanted to come forward and use violence, Li Hong said calmly to Yang Wu: "Go over and help me and invite Miss Pei to the stage."
Next, the many delinquents and others on the stage felt their eyes blurred. An old slave was missing from Li Hong's side, and several delinquents in front of Pei Wanying suddenly screamed and fell to the ground at the same time.
Just as the other bad guys were about to move, they heard Li Hong say to Lu Zhi: "Lu Zhi, tell them to stop. If you want to die quickly, I don't mind killing you first before they take action."
Lu Zhi glanced at Li Hong, then looked at the purple silver notes in Lu Ao's hand. Thinking of the 1.8 million taels of silver notes and the one hundred gold leaves, he, who had already become greedy for profit, sneered. He made a sound and said, "Everyone, please stop now and let's see what other waves he can come up with."
At this time, Lu Zhi had already lost his mind. One million eight hundred thousand taels of silver and one hundred gold leaves not only made him lose his mind, but also Lu Ao and Zheng Xingtai. At this moment, in their minds , the only way is to take this huge amount of money as your own greed without knowing it.
As for Li Hong’s identity, why did he bring so much money? Why they still carry a hundred gold leaves with them? These questions have long been forgotten by them.
Below the stage, Yang Wu looked at Pei Wanying respectfully and saluted: "Miss Pei, please, my young master invites you to come to the stage."
Pei Wanying just felt her eyes blurred. Those people screamed as if they were drunk, and then they all fell to the ground.
"Thank you." Pei Wanying thanked Yang Wu gently and saluted. How could Yang Wu dare to accept this? He hurriedly turned his body to one side to avoid Pei Wanying's salute, and then led Pei Wanying to the stage.
Li Hong looked at the graceful and graceful Pei Wanying with a half-smile, but he didn't expect that this girl still had feelings and righteousness, and she actually stayed here for him! It seems that even if I don't get the East Palace, I won't be sorry for this girl's feelings.
Pei Wanying walked slowly onto the stage and saw Li Hong looking at her with half-smiling eyes, as if he wanted to put herself into his eyes. As for the look in his eyes that made her feel shy, she He didn't want to delve into it now, so he glared at Li Hong secretly, then walked to the side and stood still.
When Lu Zhi looked at Pei Wanying, Pei Wanying also raised her eyes to look at him, so Pei Wanying saluted and said, "My daughter, Pei Wanying, has met Magistrate Lu."
"Pei Wanying? Are you...?" Lu Zhi couldn't help but ask after looking at Pei Wanying's dignified and generous demeanor and gentle and polite temperament.
Lu Ao whispered a few words next to Lu Zhi again, and Lu Zhi's serious expression was replaced by a smile. Pei Xingjian was the person the Lu family had been trying to win over for a while. No wonder Lu Ao and Zheng Xingtai, for this This poem will be made on such a large scale.
Lu Zhi smiled and said: "Since Miss Pei is not an outsider, she might as well stay, but at this time, I hope that Miss Pei will stay away for a while. How about I talk to you in detail after I finish hearing the case? Lu Ao, still Please take Miss Pei to rest for a while."
"Yes, uncle. Miss Pei, please." Lu Ao limped up to Pei Wanying and invited her.
"Thank you, Magistrate Lu. I don't think so. I came here with Mr. Li Bai and Mr. Li. Now since you think he forged high-value banknotes, then I have to accompany Mr. Li. When you find out, I'll... ok Let him take me home," Pei Wanying said with courage.
After saying that, he glanced at Li Hong, who was still not serious, angrily. Doesn't this guy know what worrying is? I was almost worried about him to death, but he still had this indifferent expression.
Li Hong, on the other hand, couldn't help but sigh in his heart, how could he be so virtuous to meet such a good girl, Pei Xingjian, thank you!
(End of chapter)