Chapter 96 The prince, emperor and grandson still dare to punish the crime, and the children of the Kuang family are calling?
"The grassroots and others pay homage to Mr. Di Ge!"
"I never knew that Mr. Di Ge came to Weizhou and stayed in a shabby house. I missed the welcome from afar. I hope you will forgive me!"
When Di Renjie followed Yuan Fang to the front hall, he saw Qi Tongyi and others standing in front of the hall tremblingly.
When I saw him coming, I hurriedly knelt down and begged him again and again.
"It doesn't matter, I'm the one interrupting you rashly."
"Everyone, please stand up and reply first."
Di Renjie sat in the main seat and said.
Qi Tongyi and others stood up awkwardly.
Di Renjie looked at everyone and found that most of them were quite old.
The youngest one looks to be in his prime.
Among them, most are in their sixties.
Especially Qi Tongyi, who is said to be in his twenties.
Although he has a full head of hair, his complexion is still rosy and there are few wrinkles on his face. At first glance, he seems to have just reached the age where he knows his destiny.
It seems that Qi Tongyi, Gao Lao, has been very good at taking care of his beauty after returning home.
Di Renjie thought to himself.
Suddenly, Di Renjie smiled at everyone and said:
"Qi Tongyi, speaking of which, I am a little envious of you."
"Mr. Ge, where do we start talking about this?"
Hearing this, Qi Youyan looked confused, wondering what Di Renjie meant by this?
"It's at least three to four hundred miles from Weizhou to Luodu Mountain. In addition, the mountains are dangerous and deep. Qi Tongyi, at his age, still has the strength to travel back and forth in two or three days, which is much better than mine." Di Renjie said.
Very profound words.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Tongyi's expression changed slightly.
Others present also froze.
After a while, Qi Tongyi replied with a stiff smile on his face:
"It's a joke, Di Ge. I just heard that the scenery of Luodu Mountain is unique and there is nothing going on at home, so I invited a few friends to come and watch it."
"Oh, so Qi Tongyi and others went to Luodu Mountain just to enjoy the scenery, not to find someone?"
Di Renjie deliberately prolonged his tone, showing a hint of suspicion.
He just wanted to deceive Qi Tongyi!
In fact, as early as yesterday, Di Renjie knew that the Seven Era Sect had a branch in Luodu Mountain.
In addition, Taoist Master Han mentioned by the governor of Zhou also talked about the Qi'e Sect being wiped out by the Xian family.
The death of the Qi'e Sect also resulted in the loss of the Qi clan's biggest support.
It's a pity that Qi Tongyi is still in the dark at the moment.
"This...this..."
"Don't listen to rumors, Mr. Ge. Why would I go to Luodu Mountain to look for someone?"
Qi Tongyi's heart was beating wildly when he was almost told by Di Renjie. Fortunately, he didn't show any panic and just laughed.
"It's not just about finding someone."
Di Renjie also smiled.
"Mr. Ge, I would like to ask you a random question: What did you do when Your Majesty sent you to Weizhou?"
Qi Tong hesitated for a long time, then looked up at Di Renjie and asked tentatively.
Then Di Renjie said directly:
"Without anything else, it's just to organize the officials and investigate major cases."
"Speaking of which, the Qi family is a prominent family in Weizhou. It has a lot of talented people. It requires cooperation. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Qi Tongyi a lot in the future."
After saying this, Qi Youyan hurriedly bent down:
"What did Mr. Ge say? My Qi family has been blessed by the emperor for generations. Now is the time to repay, so I naturally do my part."
Di Renjie nodded slightly:
"It's so good."
"If we encounter any trouble in the future, we will summon you."
"However, Qi Tongyi didn't sleep all night, so it would be better to go down and rest early."
Di Renjie noticed everyone's fatigue and didn't ask too many questions.
Qi Youyan and others are indeed exhausted.
Following Di Renjie's instructions, the group of people retreated directly.
"Mr. Ge, this Qi Tongyi is really full of nonsense!"
After Qi Youyan and others left, Yuan Fang couldn't help but interrupt.
"Send someone to observe carefully first!"
Di Renjie ordered.
"Yes, Mr. Ge." Yuan Fang bowed and accepted the order.
"Why don't you see Governor Zhou?"
Suddenly, Di Renjie thought of Zhou Yan and asked Yuan Fang.
"The Governor of Zhou led several Qianniu Guards out early in the morning, and I don't know where they went?"
Yuan Fang shook her head.
"It seems that Governor Zhou has his own plans." Di Renjie squinted his eyes slightly, thoughtfully.
Then, he thought for a while and then ordered Yuan Fang:
"Yesterday he told me that the Qi clan has a descendant named Huai Shu who has a very bad reputation. He bullies men and dominates women and is rampant in the neighborhood. You go and find some misfortunes. After Qi Tongyi and others have rested, Pass on the Qi Huai Book."
"As long as the evidence is there, Qi Huaishu will be convicted until tomorrow!"
Not long after Duke Di gave the order, Yuan Fang hurried out of Qi's house.
……
Here, Qi Tongyi and others left the front hall.
First, they went to a room in the backyard and secretly figured out what news Di Renjie had found out.
But after some discussion, little results were achieved.
After all, Qi Youyan and others couldn't figure out that the person behind this was Han Xiangzi!
It was he who wrote to inform the governor of Zhou that he would write to the imperial court to deal with the Qi clan!
It was also he who invited gods to come down to earth and annihilated the Seven Era Sect.
Coupled with the feeling of sleepiness, everyone tacitly finalized some things and went back to the house to rest.
After all, after running around all night, and just now when Judge Dee asked him, everyone was on tenterhooks.
Now that I can breathe a sigh of relief, it’s natural that I can’t stop feeling tired.
……
Yuan Fang left Qi's mansion and inquired about Qi Huaishu's evil deeds in the state capital.
He was afraid that the victims would not dare to go to court with Qi Huaishu, and because he was so powerful with the Qi clan, he would not dare to offend him, so he directly used the name Di Gong to handle matters.
Sure enough, we soon found several righteous and brave victims.
In fact.
The reason why Di Renjie showed up directly in the busy market that day was after careful consideration.
This Weizhou has long been the place where the Qi family has occupied and operated.
Even if the people in this place were enslaved and oppressed by the Qi clan, they would not dare to say a word.
Only by stating your purpose of coming, coming by the emperor's order, and exercising your power at your convenience can people feel at ease.
Di Renjie's move can be said to have achieved remarkable results.
Last night, after he returned to the state government office with Qi Changzhen and other state officials, many people speculated about his intention to come to Weizhou?
Some attentive people have already guessed that Di Renjie is coming to deal with the Qi clan.
After all, the Qi family has committed too many crimes over the years.
Even if strong and brutal measures are used to suppress it, it will be difficult to stop Youyou's mouth.
Not to mention there are some people who are not afraid of death?
After those victims were brought to Di Renjie by Yuan Fang, they all cried and complained about their grievances.
Among them, there was a sufferer named Dayou, who was originally from the countryside.
Once, I and my sister came to the state capital to sell mountain goods, and happened to meet Qi Huaishu while he was on the street.
Qi Huaishu saw that his sister was lovely and pretty, so he directly forced her to return home.
Afterwards, Dayou went to report it to the official, but no one accepted it.
On the contrary, it is said that Dayou's sister is willing to go to Qi Mansion as a maid.
There is another sufferer named Bao Shangping.
The family mainly relies on business, so they still have some money.
This Bao Shangping doesn't have any hobbies. On weekdays, he just likes to collect some antiques, calligraphy and paintings.
Once, he bought an original work by a great calligrapher of the previous dynasty from the neighboring state capital, but he never thought that Qi Huai's calligraphy would catch wind of it.
He said that his father had violated the law in doing business and had conspired with the local magistrate to have him imprisoned.
Afterwards, I sent someone to tell him overtly and covertly that the calligraphy and painting should be sent to make amends, and then I was willing to let him go.
In order to save his father's life, Bao Shangping had no choice but to agree.
……
After listening to what the two said, Di Renjie felt extremely depressed.
He quickly asked Dayou:
"What's your sister's name?"
"Reporting to Mr. Di, my sister is Xiaoman." Youdao.
"Yuan Fang, I ordered you to call the maids from all over the Qi family to one place, and take Dayou down to identify them."
Di Renjie made a plan.
Hearing this, Youyou looked happy and hurriedly kowtowed to Di Renjie.
Seeing this, Di Renjie waved his hand and asked:
"No need to thank me. I will find your sister later. Do your brothers and sisters dare to identify Qi Huaishu?"
"With Mr. Di supporting me, I am not afraid!"
There is a refreshing way.
"Okay!"
"Go down first."
Di Renjie smiled with satisfaction.
After Yuan Fang and Dayou left, Di Renjie's eyes fell on Bao Shangping:
"If your calligraphy and painting was obtained by Qi Huaishu, it is probably still in the house."
"It's just that it's not easy for him to plunder and rob, so it's not easy to punish him."
"Mr. Di, can it be that my grievances cannot be washed away?"
Bao Shangping looked disappointed and asked in a low voice.
"No."
"Your father was innocently imprisoned at the beginning. All you need to do is find the official who handled it and find out who told you that your father could be released as long as you gave the calligraphy and painting to Qi Huaishu. Then you will have a chance."p>
"Right now, just because of a big incident, I can convict Qi Huaishu. You go back home and wait for a few days. After I review the case, I will summon you."
Di Renjie shook his head and comforted him.
"You have Lao Di Gong to make decisions for the people!"
"When I go back next time, I will definitely publicize this move so that those who have been wronged can get justice from Judge Dee!"
Hearing this, Bao Shangping was heartened. He understood what Duke Di meant and thanked him.
"Children can be taught."
"I see that you are already old enough to win the crown. Have you ever thought about the imperial examination?"
Seeing this, Di Renjie stroked his beard and praised.
As I spoke, I asked a few more questions.
"Mr. Di, I'm telling you the truth, I have already been admitted as a scholar. I only hope that I can be admitted as a Jinshi in my thirties!"
Bao Shangping was touched and spoke sincerely.
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
Di Renjie nodded slightly, looked deeply at Bao Shangping, and then spoke.
After saying that, he watched Bao Shangping retreat.
Soon.
Yuan Fang and others left and returned.
However, there is one more person than when we arrived.
It was a woman who looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, nestled next to Dayou, with reddish eye circles.
Her face is haggard, her body is weak, her appearance is pretty, and she is more plain and simple than other ladies.
However, the light of innocence has long since disappeared from her eyes, and everything is more hesitant and dull.
Di Renjie saw it and understood most of it in his heart.
After Xiaoman was raped by Qi Huaishu, she was detained in the mansion and used as a maid.
The world outside her house is just a cage to her.
In Qi Mansion, she worked day and night, with no hope in sight, and her heart was already numb.
"Di... Di Gong, please save Xiaoman!"
Just as he was feeling emotional, Na Dayou suddenly knelt down on the ground with a plop and bowed to Di Renjie with tears streaming down his face.
Once upon a time, Dayou saw a bright smile on Xiaoman's face.
But now, there is nothing.
The most distressing thing for Dayou was that when she recognized Xiaoman earlier, she had no reaction at all.
It seems like you don’t recognize him anymore?
Even when I asked her to leave, she was too timid to move.
In addition, Xiaoman also has a lot of scars on his body. I wonder if they were caused by falling or beating?
It's hard for Dayou to imagine what Xiaoman's life was like in Qi Mansion?
"Don't worry!"
"I will definitely give you brothers and sisters an explanation!"
Seeing Dayou's sister in such miserable condition, Di Renjie was also furious.
He immediately sent someone to bring Qi Huaishu to the front of the hall.
……
But he said that Qi Huaishu had not had a good night's sleep since he learned that Di Gong came to Weizhou.
The name of Duke Di is not a big one!
In particular, he is not afraid of power and has always been fair and strict. How many dandies like him have he dealt with?
When I go to Weizhou this time, I'm afraid I can find out my sins after a little inquiry.
Qi Huaishu wanted to slip away that night, but before he could finish the ceremony, word spread that Duke Di and a group of imperial guards were going to stay at the Qi clan!
He also issued a death order, and no one from the Qi Mansion was allowed to leave the city!
Regarding this, Qi Huaishu became even more panicked.
He spent a restless night in the house.
After hearing that the owner of the family was back, he felt a little calmer.
After all, that Qi Youyan is his uncle!
I won’t ignore him.
Just when Qi Huaishu thought everything was fine, people from Qianniuwei came looking for him.
Upon learning of this, Qi Huaishu was greatly frightened.
He quickly ordered his bodyguard to go to the backyard and call his father, grandfather, uncle and others.
……
After being escorted to the front hall by the Qianniu Guards, Qi Huaishu's legs became weak when he saw Di Renjie, who was sitting on the main seat, wearing a black official robe and showing no anger or authority.
"Cao...Cao citizen Qi Huaishu, pays homage to the imperial envoy!"
Qi Huaishu trembled and saluted Di Renjie.
"Qi Huaishu, do you know the crime?"
Di Renjie stared at him and asked.
"The common people don't know."
Although Qi Huaishu was nervous at this time, he was not confused.
I know that if I talk too much, I will make mistakes, so when I came here, I thought of exposing everything that Duke Di asked.
Just wait until the owner of the house arrives.
"Humph!"
"Qi Huaishu, you bully men and dominate women, take advantage of others and take human life lightly!"
"If we didn't have conclusive evidence, why would we escort you here?"
"Don't think that since you are a descendant of the Qi clan, you can live in peace."
"Don't say it's you, even if the prince or grandson breaks the law, I will definitely deal with him severely and set an example to others!"
Hearing this, Di Renjie snorted coldly and preached righteously.
"The common people really don't know what the imperial envoy is talking about!"
Qi Huaishu still doesn't get enough oil and salt.
He was sure that Di Renjie would not dare to torture him!
"In that case, I want you to identify someone!"
Seeing this scene, Di Renjie had already expected it.
He secretly glanced at Yuan Fang, who understood and immediately brought brother and sister Dayou and Xiaoman up.
"Qi Huaishu, do you know these two people?"
As soon as Dayou and his sister came on stage, Di Renjie pointed at them and examined Qi Huaishu.
Little did I know.
When Qi Huaishu saw Xiao Man, he was startled and became even more frightened. He only hoped that the head of the family and others could come over earlier.
But he never expected that his personal book boy would not be able to enter the backyard.
Qian Niuwei and others ordered the Qi family not to move around without permission.
"The common people don't know it!"
Qi Huaishu didn't dare to look at Xiaoman and spoke against his will.
Chapter completed!