Before Fang Yingwu could make up his mind, people came to visit him one after another the next day. After chatting for a long time, they would eventually bring up the topic of "colluding with the East Factory to create an unjust case and lead to the tragedy of annihilation." The meaning behind the words was,
I asked Fang Yingwu if this was the case.
The sensitive Fang Yingwu immediately realized that this was the beginning of public opinion fermentation, but it was really difficult to answer this question. Revenge for the righteous Zuo Changshun was true, commanding Dongchang was true, and everything else was false, true and false.
Mixed together, it is most difficult for people to answer.
If he completely denies it, it will be easy to expose the lie and bring it to the forefront. His relationship with Dongchang cannot be hidden from those who are interested, and his enemies will not watch him lie and do nothing.
If he admits to instigating Dongchang, it will be tantamount to confirming the problem, and it will definitely not work. Originally, Fang Yingwu thought that his relationship with Eunuch Wang could be gradually made public, but he did not expect that it would become a hot potato again in the blink of an eye. He gave an unclear semi-denial.
Semi-certainty is not appropriate either and will inevitably arouse curiosity and suspicion.
After much deliberation, the breakthrough point for the counterattack should be Cai Sanlang. At this moment, Fang Yingwu did not dare to hesitate, let alone pin his hopes on his teammates. He quickly sent a message to Wang Zhi, asking Wang Zhi to make arrangements quickly.
He directly interrogated Cai Sanlang, not even caring about the risks that might come from exposing his whereabouts.
Before that, Fang Yingwu's only option was to hide, and the Thirty-six Strategies were the best. After seeing two groups of guests, he began to hide in the inner house and thank the guests behind closed doors, not seeing outsiders, so as not to let the disaster come from his mouth.
Later, news was received that the Shuntian Prefecture conducted an investigation into the Cai family tragedy and concluded that it was "suicide." As for the cause of suicide, Fang Yingwu was under unprecedented pressure. The previous smear tactics used by Xu Xueshi and others were just words.
.This time Wan Shoufu dragged him into the cesspit with real actions.
However, Lao Taishan Liu Mianmian also exerted pressure through the Ministry of Punishment, intending to overturn the "suicide" conclusion. The struggle is still ongoing, and Fang Yingwu can give him a break.
Logically speaking, Fang Yingwu shouldn't be so indecisive at this time. He has never been an indecisive person, but this situation is different. Now Fang Yingwu can't understand Wan An's thinking at all. Is it possible to kill people at all costs?
To frame him?
This kind of situation makes Fang Yingwu very unaccustomed. In fact, he doesn't know that in the past, others often looked at him with this "unintelligible" feeling. If his old opponents knew Fang Yingwu's current mood, they would definitely make a few sarcastic remarks.
"retribution".
At this time, news finally came from Wang Zhi's side that everything had been arranged, and Fang Yingwu was asked to secretly go over tonight to interrogate Cai Sanlang and Li Che'er.
It was a dark and windy night. At the second watch, Fang Yingwu sneaked out of the door without even lighting a lantern and headed north. At this sensitive time, he had to try his best to prevent others from seeing his whereabouts, let alone let others see him.
Contact Dongchang directly.
The interrogation location was located in a closed house near Dongchang Yamen. Wang Zhi did not send anyone else, and only asked Niu Tou MaMian to lead a group of people to escort Cai Sanlang and Li Che'er to wait here.
Fang Yingwu didn't want to reveal his true identity, so he entered the yard with his face covered, and took Li Che'er down first. He only interrogated Cai Sanlang alone. He could feel that the key person was probably Cai Sanlang, and interrogating Li Che'er might not be able to find out anything.
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Fang Yingwu looked at the prisoner kneeling in front of him and couldn't help but think. Poor people must be hateful. There is no news inside and outside Dongchang Prison. At this time, Cai Sanlang must not know about the tragedy at home?
But Fang Yingwu really couldn't sympathize with him. After all, Cai Sanlang was very likely the murderer of Zuo Changshun. With such a great hatred, how could Fang Yingwu sympathize with him?
Putting aside his redundant thoughts, Fang Yingwu skillfully began to cross-examine: "Cai Sanlang, you have admitted that you committed the murder? But I still have to ask, why did you kill?"
Cai Sanlang also answered very skillfully: "The quarrel broke out and he was killed in a fit of anger."
Fang Yingwu sneered a few times, "Ming people don't say secret words, so don't say such ridiculous things again. How could you not be instructed by others?" However, Fang Yingwu did not dwell on this issue and continued to ask: "Listen
You said that when you were captured, you collapsed on the ground as soft as mud and had to be carried all the way to Dongchang?"
Cai Sanlang didn't say anything. He couldn't deny this and could only acquiesce. Fang Yingwu said again: "Then I'm surprised. You were ordered to kill someone and refused to escape. Then you must be mentally prepared. How could you be so panicked?
Like that? It’s like you didn’t even think about it.”
This was a tricky question, but Cai Sanlang still didn't say anything. He really couldn't answer it this time.
"Stop pretending to be deaf and dumb. Can you guess what you are thinking?" Fang Yingwu mocked: "I am sure you may have thought of other yamen before, such as Shuntian Mansion, Bingma Division and even Wanping County, but there is no such thing.
The thought that the notorious Dongchang is coming to catch you makes you paralyzed with fear. If a person is in this situation, it can only mean that what happened is very different from his psychological expectation, and it is many times more serious.
So I wonder if you feel that if you are captured by other yamen, others can rescue you, so you have confidence in your heart. Maybe the person who instigated you made this promise to ensure your safety.
But you saw that it was the famous, fierce and domineering Dongchang person who came from Dongchang, and it was not as expected, and you were not even sure whether the person who ordered you could fish you out from Dongchang, so you were stimulated?"
Cai Sanlang was stunned. Who was this masked person in front of him? He could easily guess the little thoughts deep in his heart.
Anyone who encounters such a situation of having his heart penetrated will inevitably be a little panicked. After Fang Yingwu observed the words and deeds, he seized the opportunity to throw out violent news and shouted in a raised voice: "Cai Sanlang! Do you know that your wife, children and the whole family have already
Die at home!”
"This is impossible!" Cai Sanlang was shocked and wanted to stand up frantically, but was held down tightly.
Fang Yingwu added: "If you ask about this kind of thing, you will know it. Why should I lie to you? If you want to cover up for others, others will not consider your life or death!
When you participate in these things, you should know the pros and cons to some extent, and you are just an ant. Others may kill your whole family just to frame it. What's the point of keeping it a secret?"
Cai Sanlang knelt on the ground and cried "wuwu". Fang Yingwu was not in a hurry and just watched him cry. After an unknown period of time, Cai Sanlang raised his head and sobbed and replied: "The one who ordered me to commit the murder."
The man is Wan Niu'er, and there's another one I don't know."
Wan Niu'er? Fang Yingwu didn't know who it was for a moment. Could it be Wan An's family? But Wan An couldn't be so desperate and just let his family handle such a thing?
Ma Mian, who was waiting nearby, reminded in a low voice: "Wan Niu'er is the adopted son of Wan Tong, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards."
Wantong's adopted son? A member of the Wan family? A relative of Concubine Wan Gui? Fang Yingwu was shocked. If this is true, things will become more complicated! (To be continued...)
