Chapter 125: Misunderstand

Chapter 125: Misunderstand

Chapter 125 Misunderstanding

Gu Defang and Gu Dechang entered the court without kneeling.

Magistrate Chen held the "gave tree" and knocked it on the table, shouting: "Who is here? Why don't you kneel down when you see me?"

The officers on both sides poked the "water and fire sticks" so loudly that they shouted "mighty" in a long voice.

Gu Dechang ignored him and calmly bowed to County Magistrate Chen, who was sitting on his right hand, and said, "Your Excellency, Gu Dechang, a grassroots citizen, has been in Changping for seven years. He is now teaching the children in Tai Village, Sanhe Town. If I am good at reading and writing, everyone will respectfully call me Mr. Gu.

The common people beat drums today to express their grievances, and the person they sued was the county magistrate sitting in the high hall.

I would like to ask the county magistrate to take a look at this, and I would like to ask the county magistrate to make the decision for the common people. "

The people present, from Shicheng’s parents, Magistrate Chen, who was behind the public case, to the people who gathered at the door to watch the excitement, all looked at Gu Dechang with dumbfounded eyes.

 When people complain to officials, they complain face to face and to the county magistrate’s deputy, the county magistrate.

 The court fell into silence!



 County Magistrate Chen’s concubine Aunt Xing killed a maid next to her, but framed the blame on a jasmine powder shop. County Magistrate Chen went to the jasmine powder shop indiscriminately to arrest her. "

As soon as Gu Dechang finished speaking, County Magistrate Chen stood up, pointed his finger at Gu Dechang and shouted: "Where did this lunatic come from? You are talking nonsense here! Come on, take it down for me."

At the same time, Wang Xiancheng also stood up and shouted at Gu Dechang: "You are so bold, I am an official of the imperial court, and I will allow you to slander casually!"

Magistrate Chen turned to look at County Magistrate Wang and nodded slightly to him. After working together for more than four years, he felt for the first time that Wang County Cheng was sensible.

Magistrate Chen turned around and saw that the officer was still stunned, and said angrily: "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Didn't you hear my order?"

 The officers came forward one after another, preparing to take the person.

 Wang Xiancheng suddenly shouted: "Slow down!"

 The officer turned his head and looked at County Magistrate Wang and then at County Magistrate Chen, wondering who to listen to.

Magistrate Chen looked at Wang County Cheng and asked, "What does Wang County Cheng mean?"

Wang County Cheng bowed to County Magistrate Chen and said in a low voice: "Sir, look at the door. There are people on the three floors inside and outside. Everyone has heard the case this person just stated.

Sir, if you arrest this person in front of everyone, what will everyone think? How could Youyou's mouth be blocked?

Your Excellency, your reputation for many years will not be ruined in one day? Therefore, adults should think twice before acting. "

Although Wang Xiancheng lowered his voice, the people in the hall still heard it clearly.

The Prime Minister of Wang County clearly expressed his concern for County Magistrate Chen, but in fact he blocked Magistrate Chen and made him unable to act in public.

Magistrate Chen looked up at the door and saw people crawling on the door and windows. He felt regretful that he had been careless.

 He only thought that Gu Dechang was a down-and-out scholar, but he didn't expect that he would dare to sue him in public.

When the onlookers at the door saw Magistrate Chen looking over, Su Min raised her voice and said, "Is what Mr. Gu said true? That's why the magistrate became so angry that he had Mr. Gu arrested?"

Ruan Wu echoed: "Looking at the behavior of the county magistrate, I'm afraid this is what he means."

Liu Guang took the words and said, "This magistrate really covers the sky with one hand!"

Led by a few people, there was a burst of whispers at the door.

Wang County Cheng raised his chin towards County Magistrate Chen, "Sir, what do you think?"

Without waiting for Chen County Ling to reply, Gu Dechang answered: "Although there is nothing in the grass people, there are iron bones.

If you can't get justice in this bright and clear county government today, ordinary people will go to Xinzhou Prefecture and Hongdu Prefecture to seek justice.

If you can't get the justice you deserve in these places, then the common people will go to Beijing to seek justice.

The grassroots believe that the world is big and bright, and there is always a place for justice to be redressed. "

Liu Guang applauded in the crowd and said: "Well said! The world is big and there is always room for justice. Mr. Gu, we support you!"

 The people in Huang Ji's shop followed suit, and Su Min and Shen Zhuangtou followed closely behind with the people in Zhuangzi.

After a while, there was a loud voice of condemnation at the gate of the county government office, and more and more people gathered.

On the second floor of the teahouse, shopkeeper Shen stood by the window, looking at the angry crowd not far away and listening to Lu Ming's report.

“Last night, shopkeepers Huang Da and Su Er from Huangji accompanied Dr. Gu to the county government morgue.

With Shopkeepers Huang Da and Su Er present, the younger one did not dare to approach. After the three of them came out of the county government office, they went directly back to Huangji.

 An hour later, shopkeeper Huang personally sent Doctor Gu back to Meiyuan. There are Ruan Wu and Liu Guang in the dark over the Meiyuan, and even the young ones can't get close.

Just now, I saw Doctor Gu giving shopkeeper Su Er a stack of paper. Shopkeeper Su Er asked people to disperse them, and the young one went up to pick one up. "

 Speaking, Lu Ming handed over a piece of paper.

Shopkeeper Shen took it and looked down quickly. On the paper was Han Xinghua’s profile and the relationship between Han Xinghua and Gu Chengjiao.

Although it only briefly talks about the relationship between the two, it makes people not think too much.

"Shopkeeper, it's so lively in the court today!" Shopkeeper Shen just raised his head when Sun Dong excitedly opened the door and came in.

Shopkeeper Shen saw Sun Dong's face beaming with joy, "Oh? Tell me quickly."

Sun Dong recounted what happened in court in detail, and finally said: "You haven't seen it, but Magistrate Chen's face is as black as ink. This is the first time in so many years that I have seen Magistrate Chen so embarrassed."

Lu Ming looked at Shopkeeper Shen and said, "This Mr. Gu is indeed a talented man from Shicheng. He pinched County Magistrate Chen's seven inches at once. In this way, Magistrate Chen will think twice before he wants to attack."

Shopkeeper Shen nodded, "Mr. Gu's move is indeed worthy of praise."

Lu Ming asked: "Shopkeeper, what should we do next?"

Shopkeeper Shen thought for a while and said, "It seems that the Gu family can take care of themselves, and we don't need to take action. Let's just watch first!"

Sun Dong leaned forward and said, "By the way, shopkeepers, have you noticed that the people in Huang Ji are very respectful to Doctor Gu, just like how we treat our masters?"

Shopkeeper Shen looked at Sun Li and asked, "How do you say this? The people in Huang Ji are very respectful to Dr. Gu?"

Sun Li nodded, "Well, just now at the entrance of the court, shopkeeper Su Er, Fugui and the others were talking to Doctor Gu, and the younger one was right next to them."

Shopkeeper Shen thought thoughtfully and said, "I know, go back and keep watching. I will go to Hongcheng to see the master in two days and report to the master then."

In the courtroom, Wang Xian Cheng turned to look at Gu Dechang and said warmly: "I just read your complaint.

Mr. Gu was once the Jieyuan of Jiangnan East Road in the sixth year of Changping. He was also well-read in poetry and books. He should be a man who understands reason and the law.

  Magistrate Chen has served as the magistrate of Shicheng County for 20 years. He always considers the people of Shicheng and this is obvious to everyone.

How could Magistrate Chen know and break the law? There may be a misunderstanding in this.

Mr. "

Magistrate Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Wang Xiancheng, who was speaking sternly. His intuition told him that things today were not simple.

Gu Dechang bowed to the Wang County Magistrate and said, "Thank you so much, Lord County Magistrate. Gu also believes that there is justice in this court, so he came here to petition."

Like a peacemaker, Prime Minister Wang County, after persuading Gu Dechang, turned to look at County Magistrate Chen and said: "My lord, this case is not only about human life, but also about your reputation.

I believe that this matter needs to be investigated thoroughly so that the truth can be made known to the world, so that the deceased can be given an explanation and the reputation of the gentleman can be rectified. "

If Magistrate Chen still cannot see the good intentions of Wang Xiancheng at this time, then his twenty years in officialdom will be in vain.

Magistrate Chen gritted his teeth and said, "I know how to handle the case, so I don't need to worry about it, the county magistrate."

Someone at the door raised his voice and asked, "Your family members are involved in the case. Shouldn't the magistrate avoid suspicion?"

Wang Xian Cheng smiled slightly, spread his hands and said: "Look, sir, everyone understands this truth.

 Sir, although you are the parent official of our Shicheng, the case now involves your backyard and your Majesty.

 In line with the principle of avoiding suspicion, sir, it is best not to personally interfere with this matter.

Of course, for the sake of your honor, I am willing to work harder, and I will try the case clearly and impartially, so please rest assured. "

 At this point, Wang Xiancheng looked at the door and raised his voice: "This old man is right, the law is enacted, and when an official or an official's family member is involved in a case, he should be suspended from office and evaded.

The current case involves the death of a maid in the magistrate's backyard.

It is not convenient for the county magistrate to intervene in this case, so I will do it for you. Master Shi, Master Shi, Master Li, you must record this clearly.

 In the future, when we submit this case, we can give an explanation to our superiors. "

Magistrate Chen had a sullen face, clenched his fists, and asked, "May I ask Magistrate Wang, how do you plan to hear this case?"

Wang Xian Cheng turned to look at County Magistrate Chen, wrinkled slightly, and rubbed his hands in embarrassment, "This, please think about it, this matter is related to your reputation...

Mr. Gu and Aunt Xing have different opinions. We can't be biased, right?

It is said that the people’s eyes are sharp. Otherwise, how about we set up a case trial in the yard of the county government? "

County Magistrate Wang seemed to be asking for Magistrate Chen's opinion, but did not give Magistrate Chen a chance to answer. He continued talking to himself: "The key to the case lies in the cause of the maid's death. As long as the cause of the maid's death is found out, the case will be solved." It's clear.

Therefore, I will ask someone to carry the dead maid of Aunt Xing to the yard, and let them conduct an autopsy in public to find out the cause of the maid's death. "

Of course, County Magistrate Chen could not let Wang County Cheng carry out Hong'er's body for public inspection.

In the backyard of the county government office, Mrs. Zhang reported the information she had found to Mr. Zheng.

At the end, he handed a piece of paper to Mrs. Zheng and said, "Madam, I got this from the people who were watching. Many of the people watching were holding this."

Zheng lowered his head and quickly scanned the content on the paper, stood up hurriedly and said: "This person is not simple, I have to help you, otherwise, I am afraid I will be in trouble today. What a disaster. After this matter is settled, I will first That old thing is dealt with.”

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly bent her knees and responded: "Yes, I understand. Come, please change my wife's clothes."

The maid and mother-in-law hurriedly came forward to serve him.

After Mrs. Zheng dressed up, she took Mrs. Zhang to the front yard.

When County Magistrate Chen was being forced to do nothing by County Magistrate Wang, the officer came over and said, "Sir, my wife is here."

Magistrate Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Please come in."

Zheng took Mrs. Zhang into the main hall, and after paying homage to County Magistrate Chen, she also paid homage to several officials from the county government.

Magistrate Chen asked someone to put a chair for Mrs. Zheng. After Mrs. Zheng took her seat, he asked, "Why is your wife here?"

Mrs. Zheng leaned forward and said, "It's almost time for lunch, so I asked someone to come to the front hall to ask how long the master will be busy.

 The servant went back and said that the master was busy with Hong'er's case, and he might not be able to finish it in a while.

I just remembered that I didn’t report this matter to the master, so I came over in a hurry, disturbing the master’s work, and asked for your forgiveness. Please forgive me. "

After Zheng finished speaking, he bowed to the county magistrate, the chief registrar, the master and others.

Magistrate Chen asked with a serious face: "What did your wife say?"

Zheng bowed to County Magistrate Chen and apologized: "I'm really sorry. These days, I have been in poor health and mental state, and the backyard has been neglected.

Hong'er, the maid who died in the backyard yesterday, had a death contract and was asked by my concubine to work as an errand for Aunt Xing.

 The day before yesterday, when Hong'er went to the warehouse to collect something, she stole two pairs of jade bracelets from my concubine's dowry.

Yesterday, Hong'er took the jade bracelet to the **** shop in Xima Village to **** it. She didn't know that the **** shop was also a dowry for my concubine, so she was caught red-handed.

When I found out about this, I was very angry and executed him in anger. Hong'er's death has nothing to do with Suxin Rouge Shop.

 After executing Hong'er, I felt uncomfortable both physically and mentally, so I went to the temple to listen to Buddhist scriptures and forgot to tell the master about this.

The master didn't know the whole story, so the misunderstanding arose. "

County Magistrate Chen listened to Zheng's story and showed a shocked expression, "So that's it. I listened to Aunt Xing... Aunt Xing is too courageous. How dare she act like this? You should control her well." ”

Zheng Shi leaned forward and said, "It's all my fault. I have taught you a lesson. I will definitely control her well in the future."

Zheng turned around and looked at Gu Dechang and Gu Defang, and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, you two. It's because of my neglect of discipline that this kind of thing happened.

Aunt Xing was originally my maid. Later, I saw that she was well-behaved and sensible, so I made her my aunt to help serve the master.

Unexpectedly, she still has contact with her original family in the years since she came to the house, and now she is acting recklessly just because she is the master's aunt.

 In the final analysis, it was because I did not discipline her enough that she was so bold. Here, I would like to apologize to you two. "

Gu Dechang leaned forward and said, "My wife is reasonable and understands justice. It is County Magistrate Chen's blessing that he can marry such a wife."

 It’s just that the police came to the shop yesterday to pick up someone, which had a big impact on our business..."

Zheng said with a smile: "Sir, don't worry, this is our fault, and we should compensate for it."

Zheng turned to look at County Magistrate Chen and asked, "Master, let's pay two hundred taels of silver to compensate for the loss of Mr. Gu's shop. What do you think?"

 (End of this chapter)