Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

If it weren't for the Inspector Qin Yunhe being here, Zhang Chun would probably have turned around and left.

Qin Yunhe was also helpless towards Zhang Yu.

He knew very well that it would be much harder to overturn the case once he admitted to collecting the money, but he still admitted it.

He knew that there was nothing to prove himself except his own words, but he still admitted it.

Even Qin Yunhe was caught off guard by such an answer. There was really no need to be so frank at a time like this.

Qin Yunhe's mood was very complicated.

Although we can call a doctor to ask him whether he is awake or not, you should at least try to make an excuse.

Qin Yunhe looked at the clerk Wang He beside him. Wang He was also looking up at him, but when he saw Qin Yunhe looking at him, he quickly lowered his head.

Qin Yunhe smiled helplessly: "Even if..."

Normally, he shouldn't have said this, so Qin Yunhe stopped there and didn't go on.

"Aren't you going to defend yourself?"

Zhang Yu stood up and bowed, "Sir, I was punished because I was thought to have deliberately concealed the truth and guaranteed someone. If I conceal this matter now, I am afraid that other words will not be convincing.

I have never concealed it and I dare not conceal it. I did know that my mother accepted the silver from Xu Zhongzhi, but we also said that we would return it.

As for the fact that the ancestors of the Xu family were slaves, I really didn’t know about it, and please believe me, sir.”

Qin Yunhe was also helpless. What's the use of believing it? He had to convince others.

Although it is said that reading the books of sages is to follow their teachings, how many people really learn to be sages under such circumstances?

"Is there any evidence to prove that you really don't know the origin of the Xu family?"

Zhang Yu was silent.

That means no more.

Qin Yunhe sighed again, feeling really helpless as if he couldn't help even if he wanted to.

"Since you said that the money was borrowed, did you pay it back later?"

"My Lord, after I recovered from my illness, I collected two taels of silver from my cousin. I originally planned to pay him back first, but Xu Zhao refused to accept it. Later, I was fined for cheating in the exam, but I still took the silver to pay him back, but the Xu family still refused to accept it."

Qin Yunhe couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

If I had paid back the money and written a receipt before the incident, I might have been able to argue later...

At this time, a messenger came in to report that the doctor had arrived.

"Bring it in."

Qin Yunhe pointed to a stool on the side and said, "You two sit down first, I'll ask others later."

If there is any possibility of overturning the verdict in this case, it can only be the doctor's testimony.

The doctor was brought in quickly. As soon as he came in, he saw the Zhang Yu brothers sitting on the side. He looked at them with a little surprise before kneeling down to salute Qin Yunhe.

"I, the common people, have greeted the inspector."

"Stand up. Doctor Wang, I called you here this time because I want to ask you about Zhang Yu accepting money from Xu Zhongqi. Please tell me what happened in detail."

“Yes, sir.” Wang Baoyou briefly recalled and began to narrate: “In the first month of last year…”

"How many months in the first month?"

Wang Baoyou was stunned for a moment and said, "The first month... the 21st. On the 21st of the first month last year, Mr. Zhang caught a cold, and I was invited by Mr. Zhang's mother to treat him.

I had seen him several times and prescribed him several medicines before, but there was no improvement.

That day I was thinking about changing the prescription, and I mentioned that there was a very good pill in my clinic that was very effective against all kinds of evil spirits, but it was a bit expensive. Zhang's mother asked if she could buy two doses of medicine on credit to cure Mr. Zhang first, and then pay me back slowly.

At that time, Xu Zhongqi was visiting the Zhang family. He must have heard this and took out two pieces of silver to give to Zhang's mother. "

"What about Zhang Yu? Does he know about this? Did he say anything?"

"Mr. Zhang should know..."

Qin Yunhe laughed angrily: "If you know, you know. If you don't know, you don't know."

"Your Excellency, Mr. Zhang was conscious when I took his pulse..."

"Didn't Zhang Yu say anything at that time?"

"Please forgive me, sir. It was a bit chaotic at the time, and I didn't pay much attention to Mr. Zhang. It's been a while..."

Zhang Yu suddenly spoke a little anxiously: "Doctor Wang, think about it carefully. I said at the time that I would write a promissory note to Xu Zhongzhong later..."

There was indeed a mention of a promissory note in the old case files, but that note was also determined to have been written by Zhang Yu later in order to escape punishment.

In this situation, unless Wang Baoyou can prove that Zhang Yu did mention writing a promissory note and repaying the money, there is nothing Qin Yunhe can do no matter how much he sympathizes with Zhang Yu.

"Did Zhang Yu and his mother ever mention paying back the money and writing a promissory note?"

"Zhang Yu...his mother, she thanked me profusely and immediately went to get the scissors to cut the money into pieces for my consultation fee and medicine..."

"Did Zhang's mother ever mention paying back the money?"

"I think there was such a thing, but it's been so long that I can't quite remember it..."

Qin Yunhe frowned, feeling that Wang Baoyou was being intentionally vague, so he emphasized his tone a little and said, "Wang Baoyou, tell the truth. Originally, you were just a witness and had nothing to do with this matter. But if you deliberately falsify and frame someone, you will be held responsible if it is verified."

Wang Baoyou suddenly became nervous after hearing this, and his eyes became evasive.

Qin Yunhe added: "Just tell the truth. I will only investigate whether you have committed any fraud in my court. As for whether you have lied before, I will not investigate."

Wang Baoyou seemed to be in a dilemma. His eyes darted for a while before he seemed to have made up his mind. He said, "Sir, I remember that Mr. Zhang's mother said that it was a loan and she would pay it back in the future. Although Mr. Zhang was seriously ill at the time, he also said something like writing a promissory note..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Yu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but Zhang Chun's expression suddenly relaxed, and he looked at Qin Yunhe expectantly, obviously waiting for Qin Yunhe to speak up to vindicate his cousin.

Qin Yunhe also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it is a bit far-fetched to change the verdict based on this one testimony alone, at least there is a reason.

Qin Yunhe called the official over and asked, "Have the other relevant personnel arrived?"

"My Lord, Zhao Huan has arrived. The Zhao family has only sent a steward to answer the call."

Qin Yunhe nodded: "Let Zhao Huan come in first."

Then he said to the Zhang Yu brothers, "You two go back first. I still need to question others. I will call you two brothers when I have the results."

Zhang Chun seemed a little disappointed after hearing this, and Zhang Yuze quickly stood up, bowed, and took his leave.

"Wang Baoyou, you should go back first. I will call you back if there is any need."

Wang Baoyou quickly bowed and hurriedly left, but he ran into the person who was just entering.

"Wang Baoyou, why are you here?"

Wang Baoyou was startled and quickly bowed and said, "Master Zhao, the inspector wants to question me."

The man looked at Wang Baoyou suspiciously, and said nothing more. He just stepped into the door, bowed and said with a smile: "Student Zhao Huan greets the inspector."