Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 666: Rumors flourish among wise men

In the procuratorate, they really don’t want Zhang Fei to appeal this case. Their idea is very simple, that is, the adultery aspect of this case is an indisputable and iron-clad fact.

Then the verdict of the Xiangfu County Imperial Court cannot be overstated. Unless you can overturn this, otherwise, if you continue to appeal, the political risks it will bring and the judicial justice you will get will be in vain. Proportional.

Not to mention, you still have the possibility of losing.

But the Procuratorate has its own rules and regulations, that is, when a subordinate presents strong evidence, the superior is not allowed to obstruct it, otherwise it will be a violation of the system. This is similar to the Yushitai, the difference is that the Procuratorate must provide evidence.

Zhang Fei's reason is very simple, that is, he did not abide by the principle of arresting an adulterer after his husband. This doubtful point is enough to file an appeal.

After all, Qi Hui is not like him. He still holds the power of precedent. He cannot create principles or explain principles.

Xu Zun approved it directly.

According to the procedure, the prosecutor must then go to the Royal Court to formally appeal.

This is Zhang Fei’s return to the imperial court in the capital after three years of absence.

"Saburo!"

As soon as Zhang Fei arrived at the imperial court, he saw someone coming out excitedly.

Old acquaintance Lu Jia asked.

"Chief Lu!"

Zhang Fei bowed his hands and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few years. I hope you are well."

Lu Jiawen said with an excited expression: "I have been waiting for you, Zhang Sanlang."

Zhang Fei was stunned, "Does President Lu really want me to come?"

Lu Jiawen nodded and said: "Of course I hope that Sanlang knows something. After you left the capital, the imperial court became boring. At that time, I wanted to go to Hezhong Mansion to find you."

Zhang Fei was confused and said: "I don't quite understand."

"Come on, let's go up to the house and talk."

Lu Jiawen invited Zhang Fei to his office, and then spat at Zhang Fei, saying that the Beijing Public Security Bureau was extremely boring.

Although the system of public security, procuratorate, and law has not been affected, it has not made the changes it should have.

The reason is that human nature is sophisticated.

To put it simply, when there is a conflict between the people and the officials, everyone is still unwilling to come to the imperial court to litigate or suffer these troubles, and people around him will stop him.

If you don’t come to litigate, it will be difficult for the imperial court to intervene.

In the past three years, the imperial court in the capital has handled the most cases, which are civil lawsuits between businessmen. Therefore, the business in the capital has become very prosperous, but unlike when Zhang Fei was there, the cases were all very exciting, and there were Fighting across classes.

Lu Jiawen was very young after all, so he thought this was boring and not much different from before.

This is exactly what Fu Bi is worried about. The current public security system in the capital is only on the surface and has not subsided.

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Then it seems that I came at the right time today."

Lu Jiawen blinked and said, "The case of adultery in Liuyun Temple."

Zhang Fei was stunned, "You know?"

Lu Jia asked: "Although I am not old, I am the most senior person in the public prosecutor's office and the police. I know people in both the procuratorate and the police station. How can I not know this?"

As he said that, he said: "Although this case is not big, if Saburo appeals, it will definitely trigger a huge heated discussion. Our public prosecutors have not been so lively for a long time."

Zhang Fei just smiled and handed the appeal to Lu Jiawen.

Lu Jiawen hurriedly took it and opened it, "Oh, didn't Sanlang appeal on behalf of Liu Qing?"

Zhang Fei said: "This reason was put forward by Liu Qing, and our Procuratorate deeply agrees with it. However, Liu Qing's interest is to rescue his wife, and our Procuratorate cares more about the verdict and does not care about the rape. The husband gave appropriate reasons. Therefore, after some weighing, we decided to appeal this judgment."

Lu Jiawen smiled and said: "It seems that Sanlang still has some concerns."

Zhang Fei said: "It's not that I have any scruples, but because I am a prosecutor now, not an Erbi, so I can do whatever I want."

"That's true."

Lu Jiawen nodded and said, "Then do you want the court to start earlier or later?"

Zhang Fei said: "Let the trial begin as soon as possible. I don't care, but I don't want the procuratorate to be under pressure for too long."

Lu Jiawen nodded and said, "Okay! I'll arrange a court date as soon as possible."

"Thank you."

Three days!

Lu Jiawen directly confirmed that the trial will be held in three days.

Because this case itself is only a small case, but it has a great influence among the people and scholars, and it has become a bit sensitive. The imperial court opened the case quickly, so there is no problem.

But it has to be said that Zhang Fei’s first appeal on behalf of the Procuratorate came earlier than everyone imagined.

After all, they all believe that Zhang Fei is not what he used to be. He is no longer the Xiao Erbi he was before. He should be more mature and steady. Who knows, he is still the same as before.

And this guy is truly professional and knows how to litigate.

This case seems ordinary, just an ordinary case of adultery. However, because this case seriously involves etiquette and law, and many scholar-officials criticized the matter, its nature has completely changed.

Zhang Fei appealed the case. In the eyes of others, this was another challenge to etiquette.

Just as Qi Ji, Xu Lingxiao and the others expected, as soon as the news came out, things went viral.

The trial court.

Meng Qiansheng, Zhao Wenzheng and several officials stood in the courtyard, basking in the sun and chatting.

"How weird? That case has nothing to do with Zhang San, and even the Legislative Council has not questioned it. Why should he appeal? Regardless of success or failure, he will offend many people."

Xie Jun's scalp was almost scratched and he couldn't understand.

What's the point?

Pei Wen said with a smile: "It is precisely because everyone agrees with the verdict that he wants to appeal. He just wants to get an advantage over others, as if he is the only one in the world who knows the law."

Xie Jun shook his head and said: "Although he is young and frivolous, he is just seeking his own death! Uncle Ouyang Hui didn't like it back then, so he had to say a few words. What was the result? His status is terrible Far inferior to Uncle Ouyang Hui."

"That's good!"

Zhao Wenzheng chuckled and said: "It's a shame that we are still thinking about how to deal with this kid. In fact, we don't have to worry about it at all. He can send himself in by himself!"

Meng Qiansheng said: "Zhao Zongzheng is right. If he keeps playing like this, something will happen sooner or later. Let's just wait and see the good show."

Zhengshitang!

"He is just trying to be new and different and try to please the public. He is even worse than Xu Zhongtu!"

Wen Yanbo asked Sima Guang again: "Jun Shi, why didn't you stop him?"

"Why didn't I stop it! It's just..."

Sima Guang glanced slightly at Fu Bi, who was sitting there reviewing the case files.

Wen Yanbo said: "Fu Gong, do you support him doing this?"

Fu Bi raised his head, shook his head and said: "I did not support him, but I have no right to object to what he did. That is the matter of their procuratorate, as long as it complies with the rules."

Wen Yanbo stroked his beard, nodded and said: "I see."

At noon, it’s time for the office to be released.

"Thank you for your help these days. I'm going to treat you to a restaurant today and have a good meal."

Zhang Fei said to Qi Ji and Wang Gong.

The two looked at each other, Wang Gong waved his hands and said: "No! No! If this lawsuit is not over, if we go out with you, I'm afraid we will become alone soon!"

Qi Ji nodded.

Who dares to go out with you at this time?

Zhang Fei smiled helplessly and said: "Okay, I'll just find a restaurant to eat."

"Please come first."

"As for it?"

The two nodded at the same time.

"Okay!"

As soon as Zhang Fei came out of the procuratorate, he heard someone shouting.

"Smelly boy!"

"Scholar Wang?"

Zhang Fei looked back and saw Wang Anshi walking angrily.

"Are you too idle?"

"No!"

"No! Why are you trying to get involved in that lawsuit?"

Speaking, Wang Anshi lowered his voice and said: "Jingdong East Road is still in chaos now, you are still in the mood to deal with it."

Zhang Fei burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Wang Anshi frowned and said, "Why are you laughing?"

"Sorry! Sorry! Ahem!" Zhang Fei suppressed a smile and said: "Just because on this point, the views and tone of Bachelor Wang and Bachelor Sima are surprisingly consistent. This is the first time I have Encountered, so..."

"Really?"

Wang Anshi's expression changed and he immediately defended: "It's not that I'm the same as that old man, but most people can't understand why you did this."

Zhang Fei said: "As far as justice is concerned, my appeal is completely in compliance with the regulations. The imperial court also accepted my appeal. This is enough. As for other people's opinions, it will not affect our procuratorate."

Wang Anshi pondered for a while and said: "So you want to say goodbye to others. The procuratorate will only act in accordance with the rules and will not be influenced by others."

Zhang Fei nodded: "That's right. This is crucial to the Procuratorate."

Wang Anshi smiled and nodded: "I see. Yes, this is indeed important. I support you."

Zhang Fei said in surprise: "Scholar Sima has always disapproved of it."

Wang Anshi snorted: "Can that old stubborn donkey be as enlightened as me? Haha!"

"???"

Imperial Court.

"Why do you accept Zhang San's appeal?"

Mr. Lu looked directly at Lu Jia with murderous eyes and asked.

Lu Jia asked and said: "Grandpa, this is a matter of our imperial court. It is not convenient for my grandson to talk about it."

Mr. Lu said: "Don't you follow me to do this? The convict's husband also appealed in Xiangfu County, but they were all rejected. How come you are here? Don't let Zhang San Fooled."

Lu Jiawen was immediately dissatisfied and said: "Although Zhang San is powerful, his grandson is not bad either. How could he be fooled by him? After careful review by his grandson, his appeal is in compliance with the law, because the procuratorate is not accusing Liu Qin's family. Adultery or not, it is an accusation that Xiangfu County’s judgment did not follow the principle of arresting adulterers after their husbands. This is a fact and it is also the responsibility of the procuratorate.”

Lv Gong wrote: "It is in line with the law, but not necessarily in line with etiquette!"

Lu Jia asked: "Grandpa, don't you understand the public prosecutor's law? If he succeeds in his appeal, it does not mean that I will win the case. We will have to see what he says in court. But for now, there is no problem with the appeal. Yes, I can’t find any reason to reject his appeal.”

While the grandfather and grandson were chatting, the president of the court, Zhao Bian, suddenly came here.

"The lower official has met the Chief Justice."

"Yeah."

Zhao Bian suddenly looked at Lu Gongzhu and said, "The Prime Minister is here too."

Lv Gongzhu nodded.

Zhao Bian probably guessed something, so he asked Lu Jia: "I heard that the Procuratorate has filed an appeal against the adultery case at Liuyun Temple in Xiangfu County."

Lu Jiawen nodded and said, "Yes."

Zhao Bian said: "Bring his complaint."

"Yes."

Lu Jiawen immediately took the complaint to Zhao Bian.

Zhao Peng looked carefully.

Lv Gongzhu asked in a low voice: "Mr. Zhao, is there really no problem with this complaint?"

Zhao Bian glanced at him and said, "Don't you know that kid yet? Since he dared to hand it over, he must be fully confident. He did not appeal against the case itself, but against the judgment of Xiangfu County. , the imperial court cannot ignore the law."

Zhang Fei did not raise any questions about the process of the case. He just pointed out the principle of arresting an adulterer after his husband. This imperial court really could not refute it. Although the Xiangfu County Imperial Court gave a detailed explanation, it was not impossible. Adhering to this principle, as long as it is true, the procuratorate can intervene and file an appeal. The procuratorate must defend the law.

Lu Jia asked: "Grandpa, did my grandson lie to you?"

Lv Gongzhu immediately glared at him.

Zhao Bian suddenly said: "However, this case will be heard by the president of the court himself."

Lu Jiawen was immediately dumbfounded, "Why?"

Zhao Pian glanced at him and said, "Because this matter has already been brought to the Political Hall, many people think that you are too junior to hear the case, so they ask the president of the court to come and try it in person."

Lu Jiawen said excitedly: "President, this is not a big case."

Gong Lu said: "You bastard! How dare you disobey the chief judge."

"It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter! It's a plan to appease the prime minister!" Zhao Bian explained to Lu Jiawen again: "Although this is not a big case, it has a great impact."

Lu Jiawen suddenly became depressed.

Originally, when this matter was such a big deal, he planned to take advantage of it. He enjoyed this moment very much, but he never thought that this last step would be intercepted by Zhao Bian.

This.!

But there was no way. This directly alarmed all the prime ministers of the dynasty, and this was not a storm that a few ministers could stir up. A certain group must have gone crazy.

This group is of course the scholar-bureaucrat class.

They actually asked Zhao Pian to directly reject Zhang Fei's appeal, but Zhao Pian was even more selfless. When he saw the complaint, there was no problem and he did not really reject Zhang Fei's appeal.

Having said that, in fact, those scholar-bureaucrats really don’t want to find Zhao Bian, just because Xu Zhongtu is even more weird. Now the only one who can reject Zhang Fei’s appeal is Zhao Bian, the chief judge.

But they also knew that Zhao Pian might not reject Zhang Fei's appeal. However, Zhao Pian tried the case personally, which also made many scholar-bureaucrats very relieved. Although Zhao Pian was selfless, he also paid great attention to etiquette, unlike Lu Jiawen. Boy, it looks unreliable.

Moreover, Zhao Pian did not change the court date because the complaint was too simple. It was just one statement and did not require retrial. The court date came before the matter was fully fermented.

Although the president of the court presided over the trial, the trial was still arranged to be held in the Bianjing Imperial Court because the actual highest imperial court was in Dali Temple.

Zhao Peng has now left Jian Yuan and took a job in Dali Temple.

This case itself is very ordinary, but if it is tried in Dali Temple, it is somewhat substandard.

The location of today’s trial is the one renovated by the former Secretary of Records. The reason why it was chosen here actually has something to do with Zhang Fei, because Zhang Fei changed the imperial court into an open one in Hezhong Mansion, and in the capital, the last The one that meets this standard is the Si Lu Division, which used to be a school ground, not a closed one.

When Zhang Fei arrived here in a carriage, the place was already surrounded by water.

First of all, literati are very concerned about this case, and they will definitely come to watch it.

Secondly, this kind of adultery case itself has strong news value, and people love gossip.

Finally, due to Zhang Fei’s fame in Bianjing, the citizens love to watch Zhang Fei’s lawsuits and have been looking forward to it.

When Zhang Fei came out of the carriage, many people immediately shouted: "Zhang Darer's pen!"

"Daer pen!"

"The pen of Dar will surely win."

Fans are still passionate.

Zhang Fei also smiled and nodded.

"Zhang Dayerbi, why didn't you wear your shirt today?"

"Because I am not an Erbi now, but a prosecutor."

"Zhang Dayerbi, why didn't Lawyer Xu come? Aren't you two inseparable?"

"Lawyer Xu is pregnant now, so it is inconvenient to come."

"Ouch! Congratulations! Congratulations!"

"Thank you!"

After chatting casually with the neighbors, Zhang Fei entered the imperial court.

Although Xu Zhiqian did not come today, the procuratorate sent its strongest team, with a total of five people, to assist Zhang Fei in this lawsuit, including Qi Ji and Wang Gong. Xu Zun’s intention was also very simple, just to let him absorb more Practical experience.

When he arrived at the procuratorate's lounge, Zhang Fei said to Wang Gong: "Wang Governor, I just received some evidence. We may need to add another lawsuit."

Wang Gong asked in astonishment: "What?"

Zhang Fei said: "We accuse Monk Miaokong of committing the crime of testifying against love."

It is a crime of perjury to testify that it is not true.

"Huh?"

Wang Gong and others were caught off guard. The court is going to be held soon, and you have to change again, this!

You will be scolded to death!

There were also many guests in the courtyard, including Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, and Wen Yanbo.

"Xiye, are you going to appear in court today to testify?"

Wen Yanbo asked Qi Huidi, who had just returned.

Qi Hui shook his head and said: "The procuratorate didn't notify me, so it should be unnecessary."

Sima Guang asked again: "You have tried this case. Do you think Zhang San can succeed in his appeal?"

Qi Hui said angrily: "It's not like Mr. Qi has a small belly. If I wronged someone, I would be willing to admit my punishment. But if he talks about things based on this principle, then I won't accept it. I didn't follow this principle. But it also depends on the situation at the time. I gave a detailed explanation. He himself created so many principles and explanations in Hezhong Mansion, why didn’t he explain it again."

When it comes to this matter, he is really angry.

Sima Guang quickly comforted him: "Don't worry, if he can't give enough reasons and just talks about this principle, then we won't agree."

Lv Gongzhu, Wen Yanbo and the others also nodded.

They also agreed with Qi Hui's judgment. After all, the principle is not iron-clad and must be judged based on the circumstances of the case. If Zhang Fei just said that this principle was not followed, no one would be convinced.

"Mentor!"

Lu Huiqing whispered: "What on earth is Zhang San going to do?"

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "If his appeal succeeds, what will happen to you?"

Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "The student doesn't know what the teacher meant by this question?"

Wang Anshi chuckled: "His intention is very simple, that is, to tell everyone that the procuratorate does not need to look at other people's faces to do anything."

Lu Huiqing suddenly realized, "It turned out to be the three things that made the new official take office."

Wang Anshi nodded with a smile and said: "Although this case is small, it has attracted the attention of many scholar-officials and has made the case a solid case. If he can win, this will be enough to assert the authority of the procuratorate."

Lu Huiqing nodded slightly, and suddenly saw Zhang Fei and Wang Gong rushing past along the corridor, and couldn't help but said: "Isn't that Zhang San? Where is he in a hurry?"

Sima Guang and others over there also noticed and asked around what happened.

Seeing that the time has arrived, but Zhao Pian has not yet appeared, everyone is talking about it.

As soon as Zhang San comes, something will happen.

Office of the Chief Justice.

"This has to be tried in court. Did you tell me that you want to increase the charges against Monk Miaokong?"

Zhao Pian stared at Zhang Fei and asked.

Zhang Fei said: "I'm really sorry, our procuratorate has just obtained the evidence."

Zhao Bian snorted: "You are a stupid old man, and I can't see your tricks. You appealed for cheating on your husband before, just to ask the imperial court not to reject it. Now you are adding more accusations, just to ask The imperial court has no time to review it. If you want to add charges now, then the president of this court will postpone the hearing. Will you add more charges?"

Zhang Fei quickly explained: "The Chief Justice really misunderstood. Our Procuratorate has indeed just obtained very critical evidence. We are worried that if it is suddenly brought up later during the proceedings, the Chief Justice will misunderstand, so we hurriedly hurried Let’s inform the chief judge.

If the chief judge requests to postpone the trial, then our procuratorate can withdraw this complaint, but I will definitely bring this evidence to the court. I will still file a new complaint against Miaokong. Why not just two cases? The cases are tried together. ”

Zhao Pian thought for a while and said with a deep eyebrow: "If you can't produce important enough evidence later, the president of this court will not let you go."

Zhang Fei nodded and said: "President, please rest assured, this evidence is enough to convict Miao Kong."

They were discussing in the office, and there was already a lot of discussion outside.

It has been a long time, but the court has not yet opened.

Something happened.

"I heard about it!"

Liu Shu quickly came to Sima Guang and the others and said, "I just went to inquire about it. They said that the procuratorate has found new key evidence and wants to add an indictment."

Sima Guang asked hurriedly: "What accusation?"

Liu Shudao: "This is not clear. Now Zhang San is discussing with Mr. Zhao."

Qi Hui said angrily: "I know this brat can play tricks, but I don't believe he just found the evidence. He clearly wants to fish in troubled waters."

Sima Guang said: "Don't be too angry. Mr. Zhao will definitely deal with it impartially. Let's take a look before talking about it."

After a while, Zhao Pian finally appeared. At the same time, Zhang Fei also led the Procuratorate's "Heavenly Team" to his seat to prepare.

Of course, Zhao Pian didn't have as many rituals as Zhang Fei. He just showed off and knocked the gavel to signal everyone to be quiet.

The entire imperial court immediately became quiet because everyone was very curious.

Zhao Bian explained: "The reason why the trial is being held now is because the procuratorate has temporarily found new evidence, and at the same time, it wants to accuse the prisoner Miaokong Monk of not being romantic."

Zhang Fei quickly expressed his apology to everyone with his eyes for keeping everyone waiting.

Wang Anshi said: "It seems that he still wants to convict Na Miaokong."

Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "If this lawsuit is fought based on the principle of arresting an adulterer, Miaokong will be acquitted once the case is won."

After Zhao Pian finished his explanation, he immediately announced the official opening of the court.

Zhang Fei asked Liu Qing, the first witness in the case, to appear in court.

Liu Qing, who looked haggard, came to the court. As soon as he appeared on the stage, he immediately attracted a burst of ridicule.

But Liu Qing seemed to be used to this, sitting on the witness stand.

Zhang Fei first asked: "Liu Qing, what is your relationship with Liu Qin, the criminal in the Liuyun Temple adultery case?"

Liu Qing said: "I am her husband."

Zhang Fei said: "According to the information I got from Xiangfu County, after the trial of this case, you went to the Imperial Court of Xiangfu County several times to appeal."

Liu Qing nodded and said: "Yes."

Zhang Fei said: "What is the basis for your appeal?"

Liu Qing replied: "Because I think the verdict of the Xiangfu County Imperial Court did not follow the principle of arresting treacherous husbands. I am Liu Qin's husband. Since I did not file a lawsuit, the Imperial Court should not Convict my wife."

Zhang Fei said: "So you are only appealing based on legal principles, not whether your wife has committed adultery with Miao Kong?"

Liu Qing nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "Have you never doubted this? Or do you already know that this is the fact? Your wife did have an affair with the monk Miaokong."

Liu Qing was silent for a moment, nodded and said: "I know."

Suddenly there were boos all over the sky.

Liu Qing was expressionless about this, as if he was used to it, and as if he had expected it.

"Quiet!"

Zhao Peng tapped the gavel lightly.

But after a while, the boos gradually stopped.

Zhang Fei continued to ask: "When did you know about it?"

Liu Qingdao: "It was one month before the incident."

Zhang Fei said: "How did you know?"

Liu Qing then recounted the conversation he overheard between Miaokong and his wife.

Zhang Fei asked: "How did you feel after you found out?"

Liu Qingdao: "I was very angry at the time."

Zhang Fei said: "Then did you expose them at that time?"

Liu Qing shook her head.

Zhang Fei said: "Why don't you expose them?"

Liu Qing said: "Because. Because I'm afraid."

Zhang Fei asked: "What are you afraid of?"

Liu Qing said: "I'm afraid this will hurt my wife."

Suddenly there was another burst of boos and jeers.

What you say is so cowardly and worthless, it makes people very angry.

Is this guy a man?

Zhang Fei waited until it calmed down, then pretended to be confused and said: "You mean, your wife committed adultery with Miao Kong, but you were afraid of hurting your wife, so you didn't expose them?"

Liu Qingdao: "Because I know that my wife did this in order to allow me to get the fame with peace of mind. I was very angry at the time, but I also blamed myself. If I hadn't only wanted to get the fame, I would have cared more Looking at the situation at home, maybe it’s not like this.”

Zhang Fei said: "Can you tell me more specifically."

Liu Qing then recounted his life experience again, including his family's downfall due to his involvement in Yamen.

It became very quiet outside this time.

When it comes to yamen service, what happened to Liu Qing is a piece of shit. For the sake of his son, his father refused to go to yamen service and directly mutilated himself, cut off his own hand, or committed suicide. Such tragedies abound. .

This is why, when the tax exemption was first imposed in the capital, wealthy households and businessmen were very active.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "So, do you think everything your wife does is for you?"

Liu Qing nodded.

Zhang Fei said: "It is precisely for this reason that you want to appeal."

Liu Qing nodded: "Yes."

Zhang Fei said: "Then have you told all this?"

Liu Qing said: "Yes."

Zhang Fei said: "Have you been forgiven by others?"

"No!"

Liu Qing shook her head and said: "People who know me think that my wife is a shameless adulteress, and they all advise me to take the opportunity to divorce my wife. But people who are not familiar with me laugh at me, and even Drive me away."

Zhang Fei said: "After they learned that you were appealing for your wife, did they support you?"

Liu Qing shook her head and said: "On the contrary, all my former friends and teachers cut off contact with me because of this, and the village also kicked me out. I was not allowed to step into the village. No matter where I went, I was... Being ridiculed by others."

Zhang Fei asked: "Then where do you live now?"

Liu Qingdao: "I used to live in a broken house in the southern suburbs."

Zhang Fei asked: "Then what did you do for a living during this period?"

Liu Qing said: "Go to the dock to transport the goods."

Zhang Fei said: "You are a scholar, how come you are reduced to carrying goods at the dock to make a living?"

Liu Qing sighed: "I used to make a living by helping people write posts and recruit people, but then they found out about me and drove me away."

Zhang Fei asked: "How do they know?"

Liu Qingdao: "Because someone told them, those scholars regard me as a shame."

Zhang Fei said: "But even in this case, you are still thinking of ways to appeal for your wife?"

Liu Qing nodded and said: "At first I didn't know how to face my wife, but after this incident happened, I figured it out. It was all my own fault, because I didn't take on the responsibility from the beginning. It is the responsibility that a husband should bear, so no matter what, I cannot abandon her in her most difficult time."

"Thank you for your answer."

Zhang Fei said to Zhao Bian again: "President, I kindly ask that the second witness be summoned, that is, Li Mingsheng and Li Yuanwai, who once hired Liu Qing to teach at his home, to appear in court."

Only a middle-aged man under forty came to the court.

Zhang Fei stood up and asked: "Li Mingsheng, do you know Liu Qing and his wife?"

Li Mingsheng nodded and said: "I know you."

Zhang Fei asked: "How did we know each other?"

Li Mingsheng said: "I once hired Liu Qing to come to my home to teach his young son how to read, and I also took his wife into my home."

Zhang Fei said: "Why did you hire Liu Qing to teach your son to study? Is it because you knew him before?"

"No." Li Mingsheng shook his head and said, "Miaokong introduced me."

Zhang Fei asked: "The wonderful sky in Liuyun Temple?"

Li Mingsheng nodded and said: "Yes."

"What is your relationship with Miaokong?"

"About three years ago, I came back from doing business in other places. I encountered robbers on the way. It was Miao Kong who rescued me. Since then, I have often invited Miao Kong to my home. He learned that I was looking for My husband taught his young son to read, so he introduced Liu Qing, and I would not refuse him."

"What is your personal impression of Liu Qing and his wife?"

"Liu Qing is very honest and upright, and she is also very patient in teaching her young son to study. My wife and I feel that we have hired the wrong person."

"Where is the Liu Qin family?"

"Ugh!"

Li Mingsheng seemed a little hesitant, and after a while, he said, "Actually, I have no contact with Mrs. Liu Qin, but my wife talks more with Mrs. Liu Qin."

Zhang Fei said: "But according to your confession, you once accused Liu Qin of trying to seduce you."

Li Mingsheng sighed: "That's not what I said originally. I meant that Liu Qinshi was very good, but... But after the imperial court's verdict, the more I explained, the more people outside said that I and Liu Qinshi I tried to cover her up because she had something to do with her. I really don’t dare to speak for Liu Qin. I can only say that she seduced me and was rejected by me, so everyone is willing to believe my words."

Zhang Fei asked: "Have Liu Qin ever tried to seduce you?"

"No."

Li Mingsheng said: "Although she lives in my house, I have met her once. Liu Qin is very polite in my house. She has never even been to my front yard. She usually walks out when she goes out. At the side door, when my wife wanted her to help with some sewing work, she always came to her room to find her. After what happened, my wife couldn't believe it. If she had not behaved, my wife would have driven the couple away long ago. ."

Zhang Fei said: "So you were forced to fabricate lies because of the rumors outside, saying that Liu Qin was trying to seduce you."

Li Mingsheng nodded and said: "I really didn't want to, but I was forced to do nothing, so I said something to try to seduce me."

Zhang Fei said: "After you explained it like this, did those people outside stop talking about you?"

Li Mingsheng nodded.

Zhang Fei asked again: "Did you know about Liu Qin and Miaokong before?"

Li Mingsheng immediately said: "I really don't know this. If I knew, I would have sent them away long ago."

Zhang Fei said: "Are you surprised by Miao Kong's behavior?"

Li Mingsheng hesitated for a moment, "It's a bit unexpected, but I also know that Miaokong doesn't usually follow the rules."

Zhang Fei said: "Then how did you treat Liu Qing after this case happened?"

Li Mingsheng sighed: "I just wanted to find someone to teach my young son to study, but I didn't want to get involved in these troubles, so I asked Liu Qing to leave my house, but I also gave him some money. Originally, I planned to pay more Give some, he is innocent after all, and we both sympathize with him, but Liu Qing is only willing to ask for his teaching fees."

Zhang Fei nodded with a smile and said: "I am very grateful to the member for being able to appear in court to testify."

"It should, it should."

Having said that, Li Mingsheng stood up quickly, as if he didn't want to stay here for a long time.

Sima Guang asked Qi Hui in a low voice: "Didn't you verify these?"

Qi Huidao: "I just asked people from the police station to go to the countryside to search as usual. Their confessions did not appear in my judgment. The key to conviction lies in catching the **** in bed, not in these confessions."

Sima Guang nodded: "Yes! Since this is not the key, then what's the use of asking?"