Imprisonment.

Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing waited in the imperial prison for two days.

In such an inhuman place, Fan Xiaodao felt uneasy. Although they were not the ones who killed the people, they were still afraid of something bad happening. Zhao Xing, on the other hand, was very calm, eating and sleeping when he should, without any awareness that someone in prison should have.

, in his words, he is busy with official work on weekdays, and finally relaxes, just like a holiday.

Fan Xiaodao asked, "They have ways to frame us, and of course they have ways to convict us. Are you not worried at all?"

Zhao Xingdao: "Although I don't like Ding Yi, he has never failed in the cases he handled."

At this time, Liu Yishou's voice came from outside the door: "Someone is here to visit you."

In the darkness, an old man wearing a cloak and a bamboo hat appeared in front of them. When Zhao Xing saw the person, he was surprised and said, "Why are you here?"

The visitor loudly said: "I am your father, why can't you come? I am fighting with the Northern Zhou people in the front, and you little brat is causing trouble for me in the back. Come to see if you are dead. You should blame me first."

I'm here? I said hello to Xue Yingxiong, but it cost me more than three hundred taels to come in and take care of everything."

Liu Yishou said: "Master Shangshu, these words are so direct, which makes us very embarrassed."

The man took off his bamboo hat and said carelessly: "Why do you dare to admit it even if you dare to accept it? Besides, when did you Jin Yiwei put us in the eyes of the Sixth Division?"

Liu Yishou could only laugh awkwardly.

This is true. The cases handled by the Jin Yiwei include the royal family members, the royal dignitaries, and officials below the fourth rank. In addition to the people from Yushitai, who want to come in? I'm sorry, I'm not qualified. They are ministers, ministers, even cabinet ministers.

A bachelor and a frequent visitor.

Fan Xiaodao asked: "Are you Zhao Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites?"

Zhao Huan said: "Why, it doesn't look like it?"

Zhao Xingjian has handsome eyebrows and handsome eyes, but Zhao Huan has a curvy beard, thick eyebrows and big eyes, a tall figure, and has the style of a military commander. Regardless of appearance or temperament, it is difficult for outsiders to imagine that they are a father and son. However,

, judging from Zhao Xing’s attitude, it seems that he is not friendly to Zhao Huan.

Fan Xiaodao laughed, "It looks like it, but it doesn't look the same. It's just that I always thought that the Minister of Rites should not be elegant and elegant, knowledgeable about books and courteous. This is the first time I have seen this type of Minister Zhao."

Zhao Huandao: "I am the Minister of Rites, and I am a moral model of the Ming Dynasty. How dare you say that I don't understand etiquette? Do you believe that I will cut you off?"

"Believe it, of course I believe it. Your Excellency has worked hard all his life and sat in the position of Minister. If you no longer have the qualifications to belittle anyone you want, wouldn't it be no fun to be a Minister?"

Zhao Huan laughed loudly, "I guess you can talk."

Zhao Xing asked the second question when father and son met, "Zhao Huan, what are you doing here?"

Zhao Xing directly called his father by his first name, which is not common in the secular world, but Zhao Huan seemed to be used to it, saying: "Let's see if you are dead. After your accident, the memorial to impeach me in Beijing was like a snowflake."

Zhao Xingdao: "Then are you okay?"

Although the tone was a bit harsh, there was a hint of concern in it.

Zhao Huan said: "Fortunately, His Majesty trusted me. He didn't even read those memorials. He forwarded them directly to me. I didn't even read them. They just used them as toilet paper for the servants. Not to mention, the paper from Chengxintang is used for wiping."

Butt, it’s really softer than thatch paper. If you want to use it, I’ll ask someone to bring you some next time.”

A father and son were having an incomprehensible conversation in prison.

Fan Xiaodao could also see that the relationship between Zhao Xing and his father was not good, so he ignored the opposition of his family, ignored the promising future, and resolutely joined the Six Doors as a small policeman. Although it was

came to visit, and after the two said a few words, there was no further communication, they just looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes.

Zhao Xingdao: "I didn't kill that person."

Zhao Huandao: "You are my son, I don't know you yet? Even if my son wants to kill someone, he must be a heinous person. Don't worry, I greeted Zhuge Xianyu before coming here, and he will definitely find a way to help you exonerate him."

Injustice." He paused and then said: "In a few days, it will be the anniversary of your mother's death. Remember to kowtow to her in front of the grave. I'm leaving."

After Zhao Huan left, Fan Xiaodao asked: "You don't have a good relationship with Zhao Shangshu?"

Zhao Xing was silent for a moment and hesitated to speak. Seeing this, Fan Xiaodao stopped asking further questions.

…

The trial of the murder of Xia Yuhe's mother and son began as scheduled in Dali Temple.

Different from the Sun Mengwu case, since this case involves two major departments of the yamen, there is no public trial. The presiding officer is one of the two jurors in the last Sun Mengwu case, Du Jinliang, the young minister of Dali Temple. Because of this

His Majesty sent the Dali Temple to review the case, and Chen Quan, the eunuch who was in charge of rituals, also came to listen. Although he did not have the power to review the case, with him there, he was like his Majesty's spy, and no one dared to make mistakes.

Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing were brought into the lobby. Feng Qianjin and others from the Five Cities Military and Horse Division had been waiting for a long time, gearing up, hoping to push the two of them to a place of eternal destruction in the later trial. However, Zhuge Xian

Yu, calm and relaxed, smiled slightly when he saw the two of them and said hello.

The clerk briefly introduced the case, which was like a warm-up to get the two major yamen present as well as the presiding and jury officials into the mood. Of course, the files provided by the Wucheng Military and Horse Division were used. After providing the clues,

Feng Qianjin said: "Sir, this case involves two detectives from Liumen. According to Ming law, people from Liumen should avoid it."

The case was still in trial, but the Wucheng Military and Horse Division had already brought out its trump card.

This caught everyone off guard.

The Law of the Ming Dynasty indeed stipulates that except for those who protest, no one else is allowed to participate. Fan and Zhao were captured by the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, so they are naturally the plaintiffs. If the people from the Six Gates avoid it, then Fan and Zhao

Wouldn't the two of them become dough, to be kneaded by the soldiers of the Five Cities?

Du Jinliang was also hesitant.

With the Ministry of War on one side and the Ministry of Punishment on the other, with big bosses backing both sides, no one in Dali Temple dared to offend. What's more, the case was related to Qian's consort, and one of the suspects was the son of the Minister of Rites, a seemingly ordinary person.

The case actually involved so many relationships, and he finally realized the difficulties faced by Shuntian Prefecture Yin Sun Zhaohai during the Sun Mengwu case.

This case, on the surface, is an ordinary murder case, but it is indeed a test between the two major forces in the imperial court. Over the years, Your Majesty has not been involved in the affairs of the court. Princess Taiping relied on His Majesty's favor and colluded with the eunuchs in the palace to command the Ministry of War.

The personnel power of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was in their hands, which made the civil servants in the DPRK extremely dissatisfied, but there was also some deliberate connivance by His Majesty.

The emperor was obsessed with alchemy and did not care about political affairs, but he was not a fool. If the power of the civil servants was too great, it would inevitably affect his imperial power. Over the years, the bachelors in the cabinet have been replaced like a revolving door, but they only changed the soup without changing the medicine.

, no matter who is in power, he will challenge the imperial power under the slogan of "people, country and country", so he will turn a blind eye to Princess Taiping's domineering behavior.

Only when dogs bite dogs on both sides can he, the master, be happy.

However, Princess Taiping has been taking too many actions recently, and has even started a business of selling officials and conferring titles. There is an endless stream of people working for the Prince Consort's house every day, and it is said that they have become a scenery in Beijing.

After the case was sent to Dali Temple, Du Shaoqing has been living in Dali Temple, studying and judging the files. It is not that the case is complicated, but that the subsequent relationships are complicated. His many years of career as a Beijing official have made him clear about what abilities he needs to gain a foothold in Beijing.

It's not important, it's more important whether you can stand on the right side.

If you want to please both sides, you can't offend anyone. Being a good old man is not suitable for the complicated officialdom. Therefore, Du Shaoqing spent a lot of money to treat an old eunuch in the palace who had retired long ago to have a meal and get some advice. He

There are many insiders in the palace, and the gossips and unintentional remarks of the eunuchs who serve His Majesty are enough for a person like Du Jinliang, who has a very high political sense.

I originally thought that Zhuge Xianyu would argue vigorously, but his reaction was unexpected.

"Since Commander Feng said so, we have no choice but to avoid it. Xia Yuhe's case will be fully represented by the head of our six doormen, Ding Yi."

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Feng Qianjin's lips showed a smile.

When it came time to submit evidence, the first key witness was the man who led the arrest that day, Commander Liu. He stepped forward, knelt down on one knee and said, "The last general, Commander Liu, has met your lord."

Du Jinliang asked curiously: "How come that in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, in addition to the commander, there is also the position of commander?"

Commander Liu said, "The last name of the general is Liu, and the commander is my name. I am the patrol captain of the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. Three days ago, the last general led the soldiers and horses to patrol in the east of the city. Suddenly, he heard someone shouting for help, so

Leading the team to inspect, they happened to encounter Zhao Xing and Fan Xiaodao committing the murder, and they were immediately arrested and brought to justice. Investigation revealed that the victim was a distant relative of Qian's consort, who came to seek refuge with the consort, who placed them in Rujia.

The inn also gave them 10,000 taels of silver as a gift. These two people must be motivated by the wealth and commit evil acts. Please be careful, sir!"

Du Jinliang asked, "Did you see them killing people with your own eyes?"

Liu Tong said: "That's not true. However, it was only ten seconds before we arrived when the incident occurred. The crime scene was on the second floor. The windows were closed and there was only one exit. In the afternoon of that day, except Fan and Zhao,

, and no one else came or went.”

"What Zhao Xing, Fan Xiaodao, and Commander Liu said are true?"

Fan Xiaodao said: "Absurd words!"

He stood up and said: "First of all, it is true that Xia Yuhe and her son came to find Qian's consort, but he is not a relative of Qian's consort, but his best friend many years ago. This time he came to the capital to sue Qian Shoudao.

My wife abandoned my son, and the consort Qian wanted to pay to settle the matter. Of these 1,000 taels of silver, he asked us to settle the matter, and the other 9,000 taels were for the hard work of the two of us."

Liu Tong said: "Qian's consort has always had an excellent reputation in Beijing, how could he do such a dirty thing?"

Fan Xiaodao sneered, "Since it's so good, why don't you ask him whose child Sun Mengwu was carrying before she died?"
Chapter completed!