This is a long and narrow alley. Although it is not very wide, it can only accommodate a car. There are no stone slabs in the alley because it rained last night and the ground is very muddy. The messy footprints of pedestrians are still clearly imprinted on it.
Xia Xun looked at the moss-covered walls on both sides, then at the long and narrow alley, and said, "The ground has been damaged by pedestrians, but if the bad guys have vehicles in the alley, the ruts will not be completely gone, so
The woman must have been threatened or carried away."
"What's the use of seeing this?"
Modern people may not think anything of it. People at that time understood how terrible it was to go against a local tyrant in a strange place, who might also have the protection and support of the government, so Xia Xun agreed to stay.
, which made Peng Ziqi's dislike for him further lessen, and he even felt a little happy. However, listening to his boastful talk and talking about these useless things, he still couldn't help his temper.
Xia Xun smiled slightly and said patiently: "This shows one thing. The criminal who kidnapped the Tang family's wife actually lives not far away."
"oh?"
"First, if the residence is far away, then they can take advantage of the fact that the Tang family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are not familiar with Putai County, take them closer to their residence, kidnap the woman, and then take the mother-in-law around.
Then, wouldn't it be better if the mother-in-law couldn't even tell where her daughter-in-law was kidnapped until dawn? Secondly, you can park your car in this alley, and there is also a stone road on the opposite street.
If there are ruts, they will all be wiped out on the road, and any mud marks will be washed away by the rain. Therefore, if the road is far away, the kidnapping car can be parked in the alley, but the criminal lives not far away, right here.
In Dongcheng District, there is no need to use a car, which would be unsightly if others see it."
"Oh, it seems reasonable." Peng Ziqi's expression began to change.
Xia Xun added: "The Tang family was poor, and the captors hired carriages and horses, used rogue skins, and spent money on food. They needed a lot of money, so the captors were definitely not for money and silk. When the Tang family just arrived in Putai, her son was mending pots and curiums.
I make a career out of sharpening knives, and often travel around. My mother-in-law and daughter-in-law live in seclusion, so they won’t have any grudges for a short period of time, so it can’t be an enmity. Then, the only thing they can do is seek sex. A lustful person can do something for the sake of fame.
Cover it up, there will always be some romantic affairs in daily life, and we need to find the suspect, this can be used as a clue."
Peng Ziqi's eyes began to look a little surprised. Although she vaguely guessed some reasons, she could not explain them in such a coherent manner. The "Yang Wenxuan" standing in front of her seemed to be completely different from the wandering prodigal she knew. He
The serious and confident look on his face... is very charming.
Xia Xun didn't notice her thoughts and continued to think: "Although the Tang family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law make a career out of stabilizing their mother-in-law, because they just came here, not many people know about it. They can only make a name for themselves through neighbors who know about their practice.
There were not many people, and even fewer people had seen the little lady from the Tang family. Therefore, those who were interested must be residents nearby, or they had even seen the little lady from the Tang family at a house where the Tang family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had delivered babies.
.
This is a small county town, and those three gangsters are all locals. Since the real murderer is in Putai County, and since those three gangsters are used by him, they must understand the truth. However, they are actually unafraid, which shows that they must have something to rely on.
, or the real culprits behind the scenes are powerful people here, and they dare not offend, and would rather go to jail. Or, as you said, the people behind the scenes have a strong backing, and can communicate with the government, and they can be released as soon as the limelight is over.
.No matter what happens, it can prove that this family is very powerful."
Xia Xun concluded: "Therefore, we need to find the criminal. The location can be located in the Dongcheng area. This person must be of high status, either rich or noble, and has some reputation in the county. In this case, is it necessary to find the murderer?
Much easier?"
Peng Ziqi Yanran said: "It turns out that people who have read books really understand a lot of truths. I thought you...you...well, then what do you think we should do?"
Xia Xun blinked and said, "You insisted on staying. I guess you already have a way. I was just going to ask, what can you do?"
Peng Ziqi puffed up his chest: "I don't have as many twists and turns in my belly as you do. I think very simply. Tonight I masked myself and sneaked into the county jail. I found those three thugs and tortured them. I'm not afraid that they won't
trick!"
Xia Xun said blankly: "What then?"
Peng Ziqi was also confused by his expression: "Then it disappeared."
Xia Xun touched his nose and said with a wry smile: "It's really simple."
Peng Ziqi said proudly: "Of course."
Xia Xun asked: "Is it easy to sneak into the county jail?"
Peng Ziqi said: "The prisons in the prefecture and county yamen are relatively simple. Except for those on death row and serious criminals, the supervision is very loose. It is not difficult to inform the prisoners or even sneak in. When I was in Qingzhou, my house..."
She suddenly realized that she had slipped her words, hurriedly stuck out her tongue, and changed her words: "With my skills, it is easy to sneak into such a sparsely guarded place."
Xia Xun said: "Very good. After you torture him severely, the gangster will confess obediently and recruit Uncle Zhang or Mr. Li to come out. What will happen next?"
"Then...then..." Peng Ziqi's face turned red quickly and he stammered and was speechless.
Xia Xun said: "Even if you didn't see a single jailer during the torture, and the three thugs all confessed honestly and did not falsely accuse others, then you showed the ghost-eyed knife and rushed into the house of Uncle Zhang or Mr. Li.
Kill people when they stand in the way, kill Buddha when they stand in the way of Buddha, face a bunch of chickens and dogs, kill them all in and out, and then return in triumph with the little lady of the Tang family in your arms?"
Xia Xun's teasing tone was so obvious, Peng Ziqi's face was so hot that he could fry an egg, and his beautiful big eyes were getting bigger and bigger, wanting to stare Xia Xun to death.
Xia Xun was still chattering: "Using force to violate the prohibition is destroying order. Even if the person who encouraged you to use force to violate the prohibition when you did not win the world, once he has the power to control the world, he will never allow anyone to destroy the order he has established.
Order and rules. What’s more, if someone uses force to violate the prohibition, can they be sure that their ideas are good and what they do must be beneficial?
What if you found the gangster and accidentally injured an innocent person when you rushed into his house? What if you failed to find the Tang family's wife alone, but instead alerted the snake and asked the gangster to remove her, and no witness was found again? What if you could no longer find the witness?
What if the officials and gangsters really colluded and instead put you in jail, punished you for being a gangster, and chopped off your head? If you were very, very lucky, none of these problems happened, and you successfully rescued the person.
After you come out, won't the government punish you for tyranny and violating the law? When the time comes, I will carry a small basket and go to the prison to visit you, Peng Daxiong, in prison?"
He said that Peng Ziqi was like a shrimp that had fallen into the pot, and even the roots of her ears were red. She yelled fiercely: "You talk so much nonsense, why don't you have a dry mouth?"
"Thank you, my mouth is dry."
Peng Ziqi moved on his toes, wanting to kick him, but he held it back and asked angrily: "Then what should I do?"
Xia Xun's brows frowned slightly: "My method... is very dangerous..."
Peng Ziqi immediately felt like he had the upper hand and sneered: "Why, are you scared?"
Xia Xun shook his head slightly, pointed at the tip of his nose and said, "I'm not in danger." Then he pointed at Peng Ziqi and said, "You are in danger..."
Tang Yaoju carried his burden and hurried back to Putai County happily.
This trip was very fruitful. Many of the church members who had been sent to various places were found. Ma Laosi came all the way from Qishipengzhai and got in touch with him. He will settle down in Shandong Prefecture from now on.
, there are so many believers scattered in various places, and they have established contact in time. In time, he can reopen the church in Shandong and pass on the white lotus incense passed down by his father and ancestors.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned home happily, like a bolt from the blue, he heard the news that his daughter-in-law had been kidnapped. Tang Yaoju always knew that his wife was dignified and virtuous, abiding by women's ways, and there was no possibility of eloping with others, so he piled up the pick and went.
Angrily, he rushed to the magistrate's office and started beating the drum of injustice.
He was a foreigner with no roots. Magistrate Shan was not as polite to him as he was to Xia Xun. He would drive him away after a few casual prevarications. Tang Yaoju was not willing to give up. He made a few quarrels with each other and made Master Shan furious.
Furious, he took out a black stick and threw it down, and beat him forty times for the crime of roaring in court. Tang Yao was so beaten that his buttocks blossomed. He went in standing and came out lying down.
There were about a hundred people from Huaixi who were sent to Putai County, and about ten of them were followers of Yao Juxiang Hall of Tang Dynasty. When they heard that something happened to the Tang family, they all rushed to the Tang family to inquire. These people were accompanying him.
Those who went to the county government hall together saw Master Shan displaying his lustful power. They dared to get angry but did not dare to speak out. They waited until Headmaster Tang had finished his punishment, then endured their anger and helped him go home.
Someone went to get Jinchuang medicine and applied it carefully on him. A large number of people surrounded him, chatting and talking. Some were worried about the safety of the Tang family's wife, and some were cursing the county magistrate.
Nothing came out of the discussion. Tang Yaoju lay on the bed, thinking that his wife Huang had been kidnapped all night, and her innocence might not be guaranteed. He felt like a knife piercing his heart. He also thought that his wife had always been loyal and loyal. Once she was humiliated, she might commit suicide.
, even more furious.
But now, even if he wanted to risk his life and abandon his mother to fight with others, he could not find any trace of his enemy. Lying on the kang, he groaned for a long time with a pale face. Tang Yaoju gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "Wang Hongguang
, Yang Cai, take off the door panel and carry me out. Luo Li, lead the way, let's go see Mr. Lin, the shopkeeper."
The three people he named were also Huaixi people who had also migrated to Putai County. They all held certain positions in his Xiangtang and were his confidants. Upon hearing his order, Luo Li immediately became nervous: "Headmaster
, you want to... use the power of Mr. Lin, the shopkeeper?"
Tang Yaoju said: "Otherwise...what should we do?"
Luo Li said: "Master, Mr. Lin doesn't have any good intentions towards us. The last time he came to visit..."
Tang Yaoju said sadly: "The dragon is trapped in the shallows and is teased by shrimps, and the tiger falls on the plain and is bullied by dogs... Today is different from the past. We are outsiders and have not yet established ourselves. Your sister-in-law's fortune is uncertain now. I can't care so much anymore.
Carry me away!"
Luo Li had no choice but to stomp his feet bitterly and growled: "What are you doing standing still? Go and remove the door panel!"
Xia Xun took Peng Ziqi away from the house where he was staying, found an inn and checked in. He put away his luggage and went to the front lobby of the hotel. He sat down in a hidden corner of the wall and ordered a few food and drinks. As soon as he sat down, Peng Ziqi couldn't wait to ask:
"What are your plans? Tell me quickly. Saving people is like putting out fire."
Xia Xun said quietly: "The person was kidnapped last night. It's already noon now. If there was a fire, it would have been burned down long ago..."
"You..." Peng Ziqi had the urge to pick up a wine pot and hit him on the head, but Xia Xun said again: "At this moment, everything that should have happened has happened, and what we can do is within this time and a half."
Now, calm down and eat something first. However, I have to say it again, my idea is very dangerous for you."
Peng Ziqi raised his eyebrows and said resolutely: "What do you want me to do? Going up mountains of swords and seas of fire, and frowning, I am not a hero."
Xia Xun said: "It's not necessary to go up mountains of swords and seas of fire. It's just that... you need to take the risk and lead the bad guy to reveal his true identity."
Peng Ziqi said in astonishment: "Me? How can I lure that bad guy out?"
Xia Xun said: "That scoundrel just wanted the Tang family's wife to have some beauty, so he did this at all costs. He is obviously a lustful person. If a handsome and lovely girl suddenly appears in Putai County, what will happen?"
She is a girl who came to live with relatives and friends from other places, but unfortunately she could not find her relatives. Once she disappeared, no one would pay attention to her. Do you think he will take action again?"
"Needless to say, he has eaten all the grass around the house, will he let a girl from out of town go? But where can we find a handsome and lovely girl? Even if we find one, once she enters the house of an ordinary daughter,
That wolf's den and whorehouse, if...if...wouldn't it be harmful to others?"
Seeing Xia Xun's strange eyes looking at him, Peng Ziqi gradually understood, hesitantly pointed to the tip of his nose, and said in a clear voice: "You...you're not...not talking about me, are you?"
Xia Xun quickly said: "I mean women disguise themselves as men, women disguise themselves as men, no, no, I mean men disguise themselves as women, men disguise themselves as women..."
Just as Peng Ziqi was about to have a fit, he heard someone slam the table and shout: "In broad daylight, in this clear sky, the rape of a civilian girl happened in Putai County. It's really unbelievable!"
Xia Xun and Peng Ziqi turned around and saw two people who had just sat down by the window. The man who spoke was in his mid-twenties, wearing a Confucian shirt, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and bright eyes. Although he was dressed as a Confucian scholar,
, but that angry and angry look is quite resolute and courageous.
The person sitting opposite him was also wearing a Confucian shirt. He was about the same age as him. He had a Chinese character face, a unibrow, a delicate face, and an elegant temperament. He said, "Brother Ji, the case is not clear at the moment, and it may not be the rape of a civilian girl.
Judging from the interrogation in the hall, it is difficult to say that the woman was not a virtuous woman and had a romantic relationship in Huaixi. Now she came to the door and seduced her to abandon her home and elope."
The scholar surnamed Ji looked up to the sky and laughed: "Haha, Xianning, Xianning, you are too upright and naive. The county magistrate's nonsense can deceive you, but he cannot deceive me, Ji Gang!"