The first work of the imperial prison

After Mu An finished speaking, the room fell into silence.

At this moment, it seems that everyone has seen the child who was taken out and raised since he was babbling, how he struggled to grow up under the neglect of his adoptive parents and the negligence of his servants, and how he did not know how to express his emotions. When he was young, how many times he looked forward to the arrival of his adoptive parents, how many times he was full of enthusiasm, and was extinguished again and again. There were only disappointments, disappointments, and disappointments in his life. No matter what he did, how he behaved, or how he struggled, he could not escape this. destiny.

But he still hopes that he longs for the love that he can't get, even if others only give back a little bit, he will be able to keep his faith and fire in his heart.

He didn't wait after all.

He died at the age of 17, a great age, and it will never be possible to wait.

No one will sigh when they hear such a thing, and they will not be full of condemnation when they look at the instigator.

Lu Yisheng blushed with embarrassment, and stared at Mu An: "You sound good! He is dead now, what's the use of you talking about it, who knows if he is visiting us! You say he is pitiful, but it is not true Dude, he has us in his heart, and his dead aunt, well, then tell me, why is there no sadness on his face when his aunt died? He doesn’t cry in front of people, and he doesn’t like to go to the mourning hall, but he still wants to go out with you , I even forgot to hang up the filial piety belt, because I felt ashamed and afraid of being picked on, so I sent it to him personally. Outsiders can see what he did. Now you tell me that these are all fake, in fact He is sad?"

The more he spoke, the louder he became, and the more he spoke, the more he felt that he was justified. If there was a table in front of him, he could slap the sky loudly: "Where is he sad, where is he sad, you should tell me!"

Tang Feihan sneered, and his voice was cold: "Did you take a serious look at him? Why didn't he show it, not you didn't see it?"

Lu Yisheng choked.

Mu An closed his eyes: "Lord Lu only knows that when his wife dies, he should pay for the funeral. He asks the servants to buy all the things, but he just puts them away casually, as long as they look good. You can respect the deceased, and all the decorations are fine. You are particular, how can you let it go at will? The guests in the house praise your family's rules, and you don't think about it, how did this "good rule" come about? Who is busy at night when others can't see it, who is reading books and classics and asking quietly People behave, why is brother Ming not in the mourning hall? Because of his grief and exhaustion, he fainted, no one to call, no one to call, let alone take care of, he was not in the mourning hall when he came, and he was accused of being unfilial. Is it wrong? As long as you put your heart into it, and all servants know how to be polite, wouldn’t you know to call out? He didn’t wear a filial belt when he went out... How do you know what he is wearing and what is tied under his coat?"

Lu Yisheng really didn't know, his ears were turning red: "Then since... why didn't he say anything?"

"Because I lose face, because I'm not handsome at all," Tang Feihan said in a cold voice, "He's been a 'playboy' for so many years, he has to look like a playboy, you think he shouldn't be good, he can't be good, he has grown up , I admit that I am cowardly in my heart, and I am still like a child, wanting to beg for mercy from you, just to get those one or two compliments, is it good-looking? Even if I am sad, even if I want to cry, I can only bite at night Crying under the quilt, crying behind everyone's back, turning your head and standing up, being arrogant and defiant at the same time, being the one he doesn't like, and the others don't like it-dandy."

Sun Zhixing got excited and pointed his finger at Lu Yisheng: "You still say you have no murderous intentions! You have raised other people as playthings, and you have no good intentions at all. Now there is no need for them. Of course, you have to get rid of them to make room for others! "

This time, Lu Yisheng was not succeeded by Sun Zhixing. He was silent for a moment, and said, "Even so, I don't need to kill him. As you said, I really don't have too much affection for this nephew. I was too busy with business before. , I didn’t have time, and later...he was disobedient, he fought outside every day and caused trouble, spent money like running water, and was not good at all. How could I like such a child? But in the end, he was also raised by me, and spent money After so many years, I always have feelings, so how can I give up my life?"

Sun Zhixing snorted, and was angry on one side: "This person is dead, why don't you open your mouth? If you say you don't want to, we have to believe it?"

Lu Yisheng squinted his eyes and looked back: "My nephew is not very promising, but I know him well. It is commonplace to cause trouble. It is absolutely impossible to play with bombs or create any panic. He dare not. I don't care about the movement on the street." I have seen it, I have seen it, and I remember it very clearly. There was a blue flame at the scene of the explosion, and there were very sharp broken glass inside! This thing is not everywhere, where did it come from? Zeng Sanniang has Liulifang, you and Zeng Sanniang has an affair, and now she is so angry that she can't wait to put the blame on others—Master Sun, in fact, you did this, right? Why do I think you are the most suspicious the more I look at it?"

"You fart!" Sun Zhixing uttered violent swear words, "Your ass is not clean yet, and you are anxious to testify against others. Do you put everyone here in your eyes and think that others are blind and deaf!"

Zeng Sanniang pressed her lips with a handkerchief, and opened her mouth quietly: "You can eat food indiscriminately, but you can't talk carelessly. Mr. Lu is also an official of the court, so you should be responsible for what you say. Do you have evidence for your words?"

Where did Lu Yisheng get the evidence?He just guessed.

Zeng Sanniang's eyes were dark: "Shut up if you don't."

The room fell silent again.

Mu An and Tang Feihan didn't speak any more. Some people's pain in the past is just a story, a reason for suspicion, and a tool for attack in the eyes of others.

Shen Jiang folded his arms and waited, looking at Lu Yisheng with hatred, Master Lu, you can't do it!Look at other people's mouths, they can talk about everything, and they can be suspicious for any reason. When it comes to you, oh well, it's stuck. You don't have anything new to say except that men and women are having an affair, and you're being teased by others Speechless, I think you should stop being an official, go home and practice your skills for another two years!

The suspect didn't continue tearing up, there was no show, Shen Jiang looked at the young master from the corner of his eyes——

The young master was looking over, with a reminder of 'what are you waiting for'.

Shen Jiang: ...

Another slow beat, did not understand the meaning of the above!

Shen Baihu quickly straightened his mind and understood, what should the suspects do if they don't tear up?Of course, throw something out, let them continue to think, it's better to make a noise!

"Zeng Sanniang's words are justified. The government decides the case based on evidence. I happened to find a deserted courtyard, which is the place where the murderer in this case traded with others and obtained broken glass." Shen Jiang looked at Sun Zhixing with sharp eyes, "West of the city Sanli Lane, next to the fifth willow tree, the yard that has been deserted for five years, is it yours, Mr. Sun?"

Sun Zhixing's momentum has visibly weakened. He never expected that he was still accusing others just now, and was soon slapped in the face: "Sanlixiang...Desolate courtyard..."

Shen Jiang: "If Master Sun still can't remember it, I can find someone to take you there to recognize it."

"No need," Sun Zhixing said with an uneasy expression, "That's my yard, but later my family bought a new house. The place is remote, and it's not easy to sell or rent. It can only be put on hold temporarily, and it hasn't been properly dealt with until now. It's deserted. It has been many years, and no one has ever been to my house, and others probably don't know, how could..."

Lu Yisheng had quickly seized the opportunity, his eyes were sharp: "Stop pretending! Who are you lying to if you say you don't know about your house? If you don't know, it's possible that someone else knew and used it when you weren't paying attention? I Tell me why you are so sharp today. It turns out that you have a guilty conscience. The commander is in front. Do you dare not confess? Tell me! Did you do those things on the street? Did you kill someone! Kill King Mu, kill You made me a wife, my nephew, and in the end all the crimes were laid on me to kill my family, right? I have no grudge against you, if you mess with me like this, you want me to have no descendants!"

"I don't have one!" Sun Zhixing's face was gloomy, "The house that has been deserted for 800 years, don't mention me on weekdays, even the servants in the family don't go to see it, who knows that others will take advantage of it!"

Lu Yisheng sneered, and his heart became angry. His first wife died and his adopted nephew died. The public opinion is very unfavorable to him, and the atmosphere of the confrontation just now is very clear. If he can't get rid of the suspicion gracefully, there will be stains on his body in the future. You can't even wash it off, you have to make a good impression and restore the situation!

"Dare to ask Lord Baihu," he cupped his hands towards Shen Jiang, "Since Jin Yiwei found out that the deserted courtyard belonged to Sun Zhixing, and the broken glass he traded was used to make bombs, there must be other gains. The raw materials for making bombs can't just be One kind? There must be a place to make that kind of dangerous thing? Anyway, my family has nothing to do with this matter. My nephew loves to play, and I know everything under his name, including where the silver flowers are. There is no expenditure for this, and it is impossible to have a courtyard dedicated to this, Mr. Sun is different, with money, leisure and freedom, and a deserted courtyard..."

Shen Jiang nodded solemnly: "Master Lu is right. We have indeed tracked down some things, and we have identified the location where the bomb was made. The distance is not far from this deserted courtyard."

Lu Yisheng: "Dare to ask where?"

Shen Jiang looked at the young master. The young master was concentrating on observing the expressions of several people and didn't pay attention to him. He looked at the head seat again and asked the commander with his eyes. The commander nodded, meaning to continue.

He cleared his throat and continued: "Separated by a street, looking at each other from a distance, even a child can walk there in two sticks of incense. What's more interesting is that there is a secret road in Sun Da's deserted courtyard." , starting from the stone lantern, crossing from the ground, directly across the street, the exit is a dark alley, and after a short turn, you can see the bomb-making yard."

"This yard is not so barren, but it is obviously a yard where no one lives. There are not many things, and there is no fireworks. The crime facts in the middle hall are obvious. There are all the raw materials for making 'small balls', including protective gear. The murderer made it." It is a pity that Jin Yiwei only found this courtyard and failed to catch the murderer on the spot."

Lu Yisheng glanced at Sun Zhixing: "The murderer is cunning, why didn't he make more preparations? The distance is so ambiguous, and he runs so fast, Lord Baihu thinks, who else can do it? Isn't this an ironclad proof!"

Shen Jiang spread his hands: "After all, no one gets stolen goods at the same time."

Lu Yisheng narrowed his eyes: "The villains are cunning, and their hearts can be punished! I suggest that Jin Yiwei thoroughly investigate the major suspects, search his residence, ask about his past, and make this kind of thing. You must first have gunpowder. Where did it come from? You must have blueprints, otherwise you will not be able to give birth if you follow what you do, right? Such a wolf is ambitious, disrupts the market, and his evil deeds are obvious. I am afraid that he has a heart of disobedience, and he may have connections with foreigners! Tens of years ago, Haven’t our Dazhao suffered from foreign scourges? I beg Jin Yiwei Jushi to come forward, handle this case severely, and punish the evil chief!”

It was short of directly suggesting that Sun Zhixing be dragged out and chopped up now.

Shen Jiang glanced at the commander again——can you say the next thing?

The commander still nodded.

Shen Jiang was not afraid, and continued: "Our murderer this time is very capable. He couldn't get gunpowder, so he placed an order on the black market and spent a lot of money. He asked others to help him steal it. own hands."

"That's enough, Sun Zhixing did this!" Lu Yisheng's eyes sparkled, and he spoke loudly, "Except for me, he is the only person involved in the case in the room who is an official. I am currently waiting to send an official. If he can’t go, Sun Zhixing is different. In the name of business, he can’t go anywhere, and what information can’t be asked? Some things are kept secret by the military, and they are strictly controlled. He can’t get close, and it’s always possible to find out some information! Others Who has such convenience!"

Sun Zhixing snorted coldly: "Your nonsense makes no sense. If you are an official, you can know everything? There are many officials in the whole capital. According to what you say, they are all suspicious?"

Lu Yisheng turned back with a sullen face: "But other people don't have deserted houses with underground passages, and there are no broken glass."

Sun Zhixing: "You are simply making too much sense!"

But one thing, it’s really difficult to explain. The house was originally his mother’s dowry. At that time, his family’s conditions were not particularly good. They didn't dig it themselves, but it was there when they bought it. I don't know what it was used for before. Anyway, my home was useless, but later... the conditions of the family gradually improved, the population increased, and the concubines in the backyard became more and more There are more and more people, some people know something, so they use this secret passage as a raft, and they have adulterous affairs and other men, making the house a mess. Fortunately, my father had some money at that time, so he immediately built a new house in another place, and the whole family moved. In the past, it is no longer used here.

"In short, I have a clear conscience about this matter. It has nothing to do with me, and it has nothing to do with my family. Why was someone taking advantage of the loophole in Huangyuan? Master Lu should ask the person who took advantage of the loophole, not me!"

He refused to admit it, and Lu Yisheng also said, "That's not you, but her?" He pointed at Zeng Sanniang, "You are an official in the court, who would take advantage of your loopholes and not be afraid of causing trouble? It must be the proprietress." , you and her secretly communicated, flirted with each other, and had an affair for a long time. Wouldn’t it be logical for her to use your house for business and know the news you know? I’m afraid you are not in the same group. These things are planned by the two of you of!"

Zeng Sanniang was not in a hurry, she put her bare hands on her temples, her face and lips with makeup were almost the brightest colors in the room: "Master Lu is really good at nagging for no reason, but if you can ask a few more directions, I'm fine." Don’t think so outrageously, you say that I did this, okay, you can explain, I am a woman, how can I do these things without attracting attention? I want to do bad things, why should I call others Am I stupid to steal my own colored glaze? Why don’t you just take the opportunity to make the right ones and break other people’s colored glaze into tools. Why can’t my colored glaze dominate the market and sell well every day? I’m waiting at home to count Money is not good, why do such a thankless thing? After finishing the job, I will reveal that I have been stolen, and ask the government to come over to investigate. What am I trying to do? I want to live too comfortably, is it not troublesome at all? "

Lu Yisheng couldn't answer, yes, if this woman really did it, what was she planning?There has to be a purpose, right?Purpose……

He thought quickly, and finally found an entry point: "The relationship between King Tumu! King Mu, everyone knows that he is capable and decisive, but it is extremely difficult to get in touch. If you want him to pay attention, you have to It's a bit special. His house needs to be repaired. Isn't Liuli made at your house? That's right... If you don't tell me, I still can't remember it. When you said it, you reminded me. When I asked about things before, I heard that you did it Business depends on appearance, and I especially like men who are more elegant and handsome. It is better to be young and tender. Is Sun Zhixing not very satisfying for you? Do you want to hook up with Mu An? Or do you want to use him as a springboard to go to the Mujun Palace? A big ship?"

"you put--"

This attack was too much. Before Zeng Sanniang could speak, and when Mu An himself was in a daze, Tang Feihan almost cursed and stared at Lu Yisheng coldly: "Are you qualified to say such words? Morality, the house is restless, you can't even teach your adopted nephew well, how dare you talk about Mu An?"

Being picked on by the juniors all the time, Lu Yisheng couldn't hold back his anger: "It's just a reasonable doubt, what's the matter? He's still young, so we all have to support him and protect him, can't we say anything harsh? He'll be crowned next year, At his age, other people's sons can run around all over the place. Doesn't he feel impolite for pretending to be an ignorant child? I just said Lu Xingming, okay, you say he is pitiful, he has had a miserable life, Mu An is not Right! His father has a high official position and a wealth of wealth, and he also teaches him to be knowledgeable and sensible, and he is amiable. He is a role model for young people in the entire capital. He is a person who lives a good life, and he can't even listen to doubts?"

Tang Feihan stayed in place for a long time, as if he was about to lose his temper, he finally held back, his face turned livid, and his eyes were cold: "...You really don't understand anything."

He didn't understand this sentence, so he directly blocked Mu An's words. Mu An gave a bleak smile without any explanation.

Zeng Sanniang looked at this and then at that, the young man was so calm, it seemed that there was no need to speak?She glanced at Lu Yisheng coolly, her heart was full of contempt and disdain.

Lu Yisheng: ...

Aren't you going to make a noise, come on, make a noise!Why don't you explain!This makes it seem that his previous life was really boring and powerless!

The room fell silent again.

During the previous process, Ye Baiting hadn't spoken, but he hadn't left his mind for a moment. He had been observing the suspects present, such as when someone was pointed at, the expression of others, everyone's reaction to the sudden accusation, the subconscious direction of gaze, It is very important information for him.

Now that the topic has come to this point and 'personal relationship' has been mentioned, some people's expressions have changed, so Ye Baiting continued: "Zeng Sanniang, I have a question for you."

Zeng Sanniang smiled slightly: "Sir, please tell me."

Ye Baiting: "Previously, Shenbaihu found out during the interview that you used to frequently appear not far from the back door of the Mujun Prince's Mansion after nightfall, at a time you should not have. You may tell me what you are doing and who you went to see. ?”

Lu Yisheng was overjoyed, he was stopped by the question just now, he was worried that he had nothing to say, now he sent the evidence, and immediately looked at Mu An: "It turned out to be true, you are dishonest—"

But Mu An snorted coldly, ignored him, and looked at Ye Baiting a little bit unkindly: "Jin Yiwei handles the case, it's better not to cheat the confession in court."

Shen Jiang was dissatisfied: "We handle the case in a serious manner. We have asked what we needed to ask, and found the evidence we need to find. Do we need to lie to you! Just listen carefully!" He glared at Zeng San Mother, "Hurry up, the young master is asking questions, hurry up!"

Zeng Sanniang hesitated.

Mu An narrowed his eyes.

The more Lu Yisheng looked at it, the more he felt something was wrong. Did he really guess right?

Zeng Sanniang looked at the silent but obviously well-informed commander sitting in the seat, and then looked at Ye Baiting who was calm and calm when asking questions, she seemed to understand that today's battle could not be escaped, so she smiled: "Also It's not a good thing, I don't want to say it, I don't want to spoil everyone's interest, I never thought of this juncture, I have to say it... I will appear there occasionally, it is indeed to meet people, but this person is not Mu An of the county prince's mansion son."

Lu Yisheng: "Who is that?"

"Master Lu, don't you know?" Zeng Sanniang covered her lips with a handkerchief, and smiled coquettishly, "It's Mrs. Sun, the two of us are in love with each other, and it's always inconvenient to go outside. You only know where it is away from Mu County. The back door of the palace is very close, so I probably didn't know that there is a small house in that alley, which is secret and convenient, and it is our private meeting place."

After finishing speaking, she also looked at Sun Zhixing: "Don't be angry, I didn't mean to say that, you saw it just now, they forced me."

Lu Yisheng said something again: "Look! Look! I'm right! They just have something to do!"

Mu An was surprised: "How could..."

Having said all that, Zeng Sanniang has nothing to be ashamed of, and smiled ambiguously: "I am a woman, and I am still a widow. If I want to do business outside, it will be very difficult. There will always be some hurdles that I can't overcome. Do I have to figure out a way for myself?"

The room fell silent again.

Ye Baiting asked Sun Zhixing: "What Zeng Sanniang just said, can you admit it?"

Sun Zhixing closed his eyes: "There is indeed such a thing... Zeng Sanniang, it looks like my former sweetheart, I can't hold it for a while."

Ye Baiting: "So you have a close relationship, often dating, in different locations, you have taken care of her business many times, and helped her deal with a lot of troubles?"

Sun Zhixing: "Yes."

Ye Baiting: "Last time when we were questioning about sex on the street, you had a big gap in time, you lied about abdominal pain, borrowed someone else's latrine, did you actually stay with her?"

Sun Zhixing paused: "...Yes. I did have a lot of official business that day, and I had to be outside all day, but the first official business went smoothly and ended very early. It happened that her residence was not far from there, and I was also a little hungry. , I went over to have... breakfast."

As for what kind of breakfast I had, was it really breakfast, or something else...

Given his slightly embarrassed expression, most people in the room understood.