The Seven Heroes and Five Righteousness of Crossing

Besides the appearance, considering that Ai Hu is a half-grown child, he can still insist on Ma Chaoxian after crawling out of the guillotine, and the matter of King Xiangyang becomes more and more true.Immediately daring not to be negligent, he drew up the scripture overnight and presented it to the court the next morning.The emperor was suspicious after reading it, and Chen Lin from the Secret Propaganda Hall went to the Sizhi Treasury to investigate.Unexpectedly, the Pearl Crown of Nine Dragons had already been stolen by smart hands, and when the door was unlocked, there was no trace of it, which made Ma Chaoxian so pale.Chen Lin replied according to the facts, Longyan was furious, and locked Ma Chaoxian to be handed over to the capital for interrogation.His wife knew the strength of the case, and said that he did not dare to specialize in it, but in his heart, he said that he would be more supportive, and asked the court officials from various ministries to assist in the trial of the case.The Holy Majesty ordered that one day later, a large group of people and horses headed towards Dali Temple.

Everyone Dan Chi will be together, and you will make a plan and go away as soon as you say a word.

Wen Yanbo said: "The case of Ma Qiang has been interrogated several times by the lower officials. He insisted that the new Hangzhou prefect Ni Jizu hooked up with the robbers and robbed the property in the village. The Northern Xia Ouyang Chunye came to the case, and the lower officials watched his words. He was bold and upright. It is definitely not a common rat who robs houses. Now that Ai Hu is in the hall, it is a testimony. Since he is Ma Qiang's slave, he should know the general affairs of the village."

Master Fan of the Metropolitan Procuratorate said: "Ai Hu is a heavy evidence in this case, he came to court when he was young, we need to test him out."

Du Wenhui from the Ministry of Criminal Justice said: "Master Fan's words are very true. This case is deeply involved. We must all be cautious."

Yan Chasan of the Privy Council nodded and remained silent, but his heart was pounding: it's hard to be selfish in this situation, and Bai Yutang entrusted him to take care of Ai Hu and Pan Pan. I'm afraid it depends on the two people's own good fortune... you Who is this Yan Chasan?The number one scholar in horse racing in the Imperial Street of the previous imperial examination, together with Ni Jizu, is the favorite student of Bao Xiangye.Back then when he went to Beijing to rush for the exam, he ran into Bai Baotang on the way. One was a famous scholar, the other a hero.The cause and effect are hard to determine in the future, so let's not talk about it for the time being.

After listening to everyone's discussion, Eunuch Chen folded his sleeves and said slowly: "My lords have clever tricks, our family has seen it well. So, why don't you go to the courtroom and bring the suspects and witnesses one by one for careful interrogation. .”

Everyone sat down and discussed a few more words, Wen Daren said: "Shouldn't you call the Yamen servant of Kaifeng Mansion first?"

Chen Lin nodded in agreement, and ordered Pan Pan to be taken first, and the hall messenger got orders, and kept shouting: "The passer-by proves that Pan Pan has arrived at the hall!"

Pan Pan was brought to Dali Temple long ago and is still awaiting trial in the second hall.Seeing the official sent to mention it, my heart is so fast, I dare to try it first, let's warm up... Trembling in front of the hall, half lying and half kneeling, said: "Pan Pan, the servant of the Kaifeng government, I have seen you adults." Only one heard The young voice said: "Get up and answer."

Distinguishing the male voice carefully, it was clear and gentle, and Pan Pan felt kindness from the bottom of his heart when he was used to Bao Hei's stern speech.Standing on the steps of Dali Temple, I dared to take a look at the hall: obediently!It was full of red and purple, very happy... But before seeing the case, there were five masters sitting in court clothes with jade belts, and they looked majestic. The young man sitting first, only 25 or [-] years old, has a handsome appearance, an outstanding temperament, coupled with a very magnetic and good voice, which can directly seduce someone. "Character... nah..." She swallowed while thinking.

"Pan Pan!" Wen Yanbo yelled and asked Chunmeng, "According to the case file transferred from the Kaifeng Mansion, you sent Ai Hu to Beijing to lead Ma Chaoxian?"

After hearing this, Pan Pan cried out inwardly: Dead bamboo spirit!What kind of bullshit file did you remember... You actually turned us into the mastermind!Hastily put aside the relationship and said: "The little one just heard Ai Hu mention this matter in Hangzhou, so he doesn't know whether it's true or not. The little one thinks this matter...it's very important. I worried that he was young and ignorant, so I took care of him. As for When did he make up his mind to go to Beijing and what to do, the adults will know, the little ones don't know at all."

Yan Chasan looked at her nervously, knowing that she was not intimidated, he hurriedly said: "My lords, according to my humble opinion, the whereabouts of the imperial crown is unknown, and Ai Hu said that he was taken to Hangzhou by his grandfather, why not?" Send him and Ma Chaoxian to confront him in court?"

Dutang said yes, and then ordered the servants to lead the people.Pan Pan got his life, waited before the court, glanced gratefully at the handsome man, and shrank behind the pillar.

After a while Ai Hu came to see him, this young man had seen imperial punishment in Kaifeng Mansion, so he didn't pay attention to the five halls of Dali Temple, knelt down and kowtowed, showing no fear.Pan Pan watched the excitement from the sidelines, saw him like this, touched his cheek and thought to himself: Yo ho, what a boy, he has a strong aura...

Seeing his simple appearance and clever hands and feet, Chen Lin liked him a little bit, and asked in a slow voice: "So you are that Ai Hu, who was a slave at a young age. It's a pity to see him... Come on, what grievances do you have to hide?" , although in front of our family, tell the adults to listen to it."

Ai Hu kowtowed to thank him, and then recounted the confession he made in Kaifeng mansion the day before yesterday.

Several chief judges were pondering about Ai Hu's confession, trying to dig out some flaws in it, but Chen Lin used the last trick to push the boat forward, only to hear his wife say: "Oh, this matter is quite convoluted, and it gave our family a headache. My lords are all capable of solving cases, you just ask, the result will be obtained sooner, and our family can return to the palace to report to the Holy One."

Wen, Du, and Fan cursed "Old Fox" in their hearts, but they dared not disobey.Du Wenhui clapped his hands and pretended to be modest: "Since Dutang said so, I will start to ask. There is a saying that 'a bystander knows the truth'. Please ask Dutang to mention something from time to time."

Chen Lin agreed with a smile, and sat upright, just waiting for the show to start.

Master Wen was the first to ask: "Ai Hu, did your grandpa hand over the imperial crown to your master?"

Xiaoxia nodded yes.

"Tell me about Yu Guan's appearance." Wen Yanbo seemed to say something casually, but there was a mystery behind it.

Pan Pan heard it from the side, and there seemed to be a ball of jewels in front of his eyes. The red gold was shining, and the pearls were shining... Just lowering his head and thinking about it, Ai Hu had already replied at that time: "My lord, the little Yuguan didn't see it with my own eyes."

Wen Yanbo continued: "Since I didn't see it with my own eyes, where did the idea of ​​the Nine Dragons Pearl Crown come from? How do you know that what your grand master entrusted is the imperial crown, not something else?"

Ai Hu replied calmly: "It was a villain who went to invite tea, and overheard it. The Tailord said that it is the current Nine Dragons Pearl Crown, and said that when the King of Xiangyang is done, it will bring great benefits. Then the little one Then I saw members of our family go to the Buddha Tower to hide things, and they kowtowed a few times when they finished arranging, saying something about the gods not to be blamed... The younger ones thought about it, it must be the imperial crown."

Fan Ducha suddenly said: "Ai Hu, this court asks you, do you know your grandpa?"

Xiaoxia was stunned, and thought to himself: Three years ago when Ma Chaoxian went to Hangzhou to visit his relatives, we only saw him from afar, but never came to serve him. How can we remember the eunuch's appearance?Forget it... "I don't know" is a word that can't be said absolutely, I hope God blesses me, Ai Hu will not go wrong, and I will rescue the loyal ministers and righteous people... My heart turned a thousand times, and I immediately gritted my teeth and answered firmly, " know".

Fan Zhongyu saw the look of embarrassment flashing across his face, he was suspicious of Dasheng, he recruited a servant, and gave some instructions in his ear.Only then did he say in a deep voice, "Ai Hu, this court has sent someone to pass on Ma Chaoxian to confront you in court. You will have to see clearly later."

Ai Hu respectfully replied yes, Pan Pan stood on one side, looking at these famous ministers quietly, feeling a little flustered.At that time, the sound of "cracking, clattering" and handcuffs came to the hall, Pan Pan opened his eyes and was shocked and dumbfounded: the guards in this hall are not one Ma Chaoxian, but a group of Ma Chaoxians!Five old eunuchs stood together in front of the hall, wearing the same sinful clothes and skirts, and all of them were potbellied.At first glance, it looks like the Qianjin combination that is popular in the Spring Festival Gala.dying!Who thought of a way to narrow it down...Where did you find all of this? The fat head and big ears look like they were pressed out of a mold...Pan Pan murmured in his heart, and looked carefully before he recognized that the one in the middle was the real Ma Chaoxian.I can't help but sweat for Xiaoxia: We just turned over the key from the old horse a few days ago, and it will take a long time to recognize it!After three years, I don't know if he still has a little memory...

Yan Chasan showed worry, and was thinking about how to guide Ai Hu, when Fan Zhongyu ordered: "Ai Hu, turn your back, face them, and point out your grandpa."

Ai Hu acted according to his orders, and looked closely at each one, but it turned out to be a mess.Pan Pan saw that his eyes were dazed and knew he couldn't recognize him, so he winked at Xiao Xia intentionally or unintentionally.But this young man is so engrossed in the Qianjin group, how can he have time to talk to her.Her eyes were flying wildly this morning, instead of attracting Xiaoxia's attention, she got a sharp look from Du Wenhui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, and she was frightened immediately, her blue eyes turned pale.

The young man over there hesitated for a long time, but he couldn't hold his breath, pointed to the second old eunuch on the left and said, "This..."

It was too late to say it, but it was too soon, someone let out an "ow" at this juncture.This sound was not big or small, but Ai Hu kept his mouth shut, and the eyes of the whole hall were attracted by the coughing sound of this person trying to hide it.

Wen Yanbo slapped the table angrily and said: "Bold Pan Pan! How dare you make a lot of noise and jokes in the courtroom! Could it be that Dali Temple is a place where you wait for me to play?!"

Pan Pan stumbled and climbed up, begging for mercy: "My lord, spare your life! The little one won't dare again!" In desperation, he pointed at Yan Chasan and said, "The little one is worried because this lord has a nosebleed. , I couldn't help but speak..."

Everyone cast their gazes on the envoy of the Privy Council, Yan Chasan had no choice but to cover his mouth and nose with his sleeve, and acted with her: "The general just feels a little uncomfortable, but he really has a nosebleed."

My wife was just about to doze off after listening to the trial, but after a noon, she regained her spirits, stared at Yan Chasan and said, "Yo, our family used to practice in the imperial hospital, and we have a little knowledge of the art of Qi and Huang. Looking at Mr. Yan's face flushed, it looks like a sign of lung heat. This lung heat, you can't take it lightly..."

Yan Chasan frowned and cupped his hands, and hurriedly said: "Thank you Dutang for your concern, I'm getting better now, my lords, please continue to listen to the trial."

Du Wenhui looked at Yan Chasan beside him, then at Pan Pan who was kneeling on the ground, and asked suspiciously, "The court envoy and this yamen...are they old acquaintances?"

Yan Chasan kept waving his hands, Pan Pan hurriedly shook his head, and the two said in unison: "I don't know each other!"

Du Wenhui let out a soft voice, and asked Pan Pan, "Just now I saw you staring furtively at Mr. Yan. Let me ask you, since you don't know Mr. Yan, why are you so surprised?"

Pan Pan blew his nose and said dog-leggedly: "Master Yan is young and talented. He knows the streets and alleys from all over the world. The young one always listens to people's talk, and after listening to it, he admires him. Today, Mr. Yan is sick. When trying the case, I feel sad, and I feel emotional for a while, and then I have an attack."

After finishing speaking, there was a murmur of snickering in the hall, taking advantage of everyone's unpreparedness, Pan Pan quickly gave Xiao Xia a wink, motioning him to watch his hand gestures.

The five people in the seat couldn't laugh or cry, Wen Yanbo raised his face and ordered: "Come here, take Pan Pan to the second hall and wait for his punishment!"

When asked what hand gesture Pan Pan made earlier, some people would make a joke, it was the middle finger that was very popular on and off the pitch in the Chinese Super League back then.That Ai Hu had already figured it out: "This one looks a bit like my grandpa." With one hand tilted, he pointed at Ma Chaoxian and said, "The one next to him is the one."

When Chen Lin saw him, he smiled and said, "Good boy, your eyesight is really not bad." He turned to Ma Chaoxian and said, "Boss Ma, our family advises you to recruit according to the facts, so as not to suffer."

That Ma Chaoxian was so frightened, he knelt in front of the hall and burst into tears: "Your lords have learned that the imperial crown is gone in the fourth warehouse, and the prisoner knows that it is inevitable. But this young man was ordered by someone to hide here The blood spurts people. It’s true that the prisoner returned home to worship his ancestors three years ago, but it’s definitely not the case that he brought the imperial crown privately. The prisoner has enjoyed the emperor’s grace for a long time, even if he has the courage, he will not dare to cheat his heart!"

Du Wenhui said: "It's not difficult to decide. Ai Hu said that Yu Guan is still in your nephew's village. We will send people to search immediately. Since you insist that Ai Hu falsely accused you, do you have the courage to prove it?"

Ma Chaoxian didn't know that the stolen goods had been planted at home by the demon fox, so he made a big knot carelessly, and hated Xiaoxia to the depths in his heart.

After a while, everyone spread the news about Ma Qiang, and the two confronted each other. Ai Hu told about Ma Qiang's dungeon in Bawangzhuang and Yurou Township.Ma Qiang saw that he could not deny it, so he had no choice but to tell the whole story about scattering his family property, dismissing the bandits, and going to Beijing to falsely accuse Taishou Ni and Bei Xia, except for the fact that Ma Chaoxian was handed over to Yuguan.Several presiding judges followed the example, and asked him to issue a statement, which will be temporarily sent to the prison for custody, and the Hangzhou government will find out the whereabouts of the imperial crown before making a decision.

The front hall released Ni Jizu and Ouyang Chun, but the back hall still detained Pan Pan.From a distance, I could hear the shouts of withdrawing from the hall, and there was no movement around me, and someone was anxious like a cat's claws scratching his heart.

"Brother errand, everyone in front has retired, when will we be let on the road?" Pan Pan watched a errand with a friendly expression, and immediately turned to him to inquire about news.

Before the kind man could answer, the scarred face beside him opened his mouth: "Let you go? It's easy for you to fart! It's a serious crime to disturb the court. Maybe several adults are still discussing your sentence."

"No way?!" Pan Pan screamed again and again.

Another servant said: "It's enough, it's enough, you don't need to bully him, it's not a serious crime, and punishment is inevitable. When the deacon comes, you can ask him carefully."

"Deacon Qian."

"Deacon Qian." Several servants turned to the door to salute.

Really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there... Pan Pan frowned and looked, only to see a chubby figure standing in front of the door, in dark casual clothes, with a pigtail in one hand, and an account book in the other, with small eyes rolling around, and muttering words in his mouth.He doesn't look like the deacon of Dali Temple, but the accountant of a big family.

"Where did the prisoner go?" Deacon Qian's eyes were gloomy, he turned around and didn't find Pan Pan standing in front of him.

"Here it is." Someone pointed.

"Yo, you are that Pan Pan..." Deacon Qian looked her up and down, "Large to the court, are you convicted?"

"I know... I know..." She responded tremblingly.

"If you are convicted, you have to accept the punishment." Deacon Qian clattered through the account books.

"How... how to punish..."

"Cough cough," Deacon Qian cleared his throat and said, "I see that you are frail, and I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the stick, so why don't you just pay some fines."

Damn!Want to spit out money again... Pan Pan wanted to cry but had no tears: "Yes, more... less..."

Deacon Qian's eyes lit up, he smiled and shook his sleeves, and a few of his friends retreated to the door one after another to watch out for the wind.The scarred face passed by Pan Pan's side, and he said softly, "Remember to counter-offer." Before he could turn his mind, Deacon Qian rubbed his hands and stepped forward, pondering for a moment, a fat and short palm came out From east to west, it flashed before her eyes.

"Five..." Pan Pan's eyeballs followed him, and suddenly he thumped, and saw his fat hand turn back from west to east.

"This number." Deacon Qian clanged.

Five... plus another five... "Ten taels?" She quietly probed.

"Huh?" Deacon Qian snorted coldly, with an expression of displeasure.

Is it five times five? "25 taels?" Pan Pan's mouth was dry and his heart was beating fast.

Deacon Qian became furious, and the fat on his face trembled: "Let me tell you, please understand... What you are yelling at is the court of Dali Temple, not some small government office!" , "100 taels! Draw a bet!"

I'm going to die...Kaifeng's mansion is only 50 taels, and this Dali Temple is so dark...Pan Pan was about to howl, when he suddenly remembered that there was a "bargain" and quickly approached him: "Deacon Qian, look at us As a small yamen servant in Kaifeng Mansion, eating public meals together, don’t you know the salary... 100 taels, where can I get it together?” He said, peeking at Qian Fatty’s face, and said anxiously, “You hold your hands high , give me a discount too?"

Deacon Qian squinted at her: "80 taels, no less!"

"Let's just... let's have less... We really, really have no money..." Pan Pan cried poorly.

"Okay, Deacon Qian." A gentle male voice sounded from outside the door.

"Yo, Master Yan." Fatty Qian turned around and bowed his hands together.

Yan Chasan said indifferently: "This matter is caused by this court, and this court should also take care of the fine. Deacon Qian, you can send someone to the mansion of this court to collect it later."

Fatty Qian originally wanted Pan Pan to bear a huge debt for a year and a half, but now someone made a round, but he was not happy, and he repeatedly agreed: "Master Yan ordered me to step down, but I dare not obey." Looking back, he winked at Pan Pan again , "You are lucky, why don't you thank Lord Yan?"

The god of wealth descended from the sky... A hero saves the beauty... There are countless adjectives circling in someone's mind, none of which are enough to express her admiration for Yan Meinan at this moment.

"Why are you still standing there? Do you want to stay in Dali Temple for a meal?" Scarface pushed her.

"Ah, which door to go out?" A certain person woke up from a dream and couldn't tell east, west, north, south.

"This court is about to return home, so you can follow me." Yan Chasan couldn't help laughing, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

This soft smile made someone crazy again, she was at a loss and dragged herself behind, trying to think of words, so as to express her gratitude.

So he followed without saying a word to the entrance of Dali Temple. The official sedan chair was already waiting. Seeing that Engong was about to get into the sedan chair, Pan Pan finally mustered up his courage and strode forward. Bing Mao said: "Master Yan..."

Yan Chasan was taken aback, half turned around and pointed behind her, smiling without saying a word.

Pan Pan felt his neck tightened suddenly, and he was pulled back about ten feet, and a cold snort came from next to his ear: "What are you doing with the court?"

"Brother Bai, Mr. Yan is on business, so I'll take my leave first." Yan Chasan cupped his hands slightly, and stepped into the sedan chair gracefully.

"Lord Yan!" Pan Pan was dragged forward by Bai Yutang, turned around and waved at the sedan chair with difficulty, "You have to come a little later, six...60 taels is enough..."