Three days later, a village woman beat a drum in front of the Zhensi Yamen in Hangzhou to complain, claiming that the supply of arms to the Taiping Army was her own fault and had nothing to do with the Liu family.
In the court hall, Hong Ying knelt there and said: Your Excellency, Liu Yong's case is really an unjust case. It was done by a daughter of the people to block the king's arms. Women of the people know the crime, and one person will be responsible for what he did. Before the incident happened,
, the civilian woman had been abandoned by Liu Yong, so the case had nothing to do with the Liu family.
Master Nie Tai asked again: Do you know what crime you deserve?
Hong Ying said without fear: Folk girls understand that it is a capital crime.
Mr. Nitai said loudly again: Aren't you afraid of death?
Hong Yingdao: I saved the Liu family and the whole family, and the civilian woman died without regrets.
When Hong Ying said this, Mr. Tai Tai couldn't help but be shocked. He also wondered: Then why did you provide arms to King Du? What is the reason? Have you ever thought about the consequences?
Hong Yingdao: I have thought about it. King Du threatened the lives of Liu Yong and his four children. The woman was helpless and could only ask for a divorce letter from Liu Yong, and then did it without telling the Liu family, just to save their family.
. One life saves the whole family, it’s worth it.
Mr. Nitai said loudly again: Since buying a gun for a "spear" is yours alone, then tell me how you actually bought the gun.
Therefore, Hong Ying described the process of purchasing the gun in detail. She concealed the details of borrowing money from Qiu Xiancha and providing clues to the gun purchase from Tang Yanghe. She only said that she found a man named "Little Mazi" at Shiliupu Pier.
'The arms middleman used his identity as Tuan Lian's daughter to fraudulently purchase firearms.
Ever since Hong Ying entered the court, she has never heard a word "please spare my life". She has always had a feeling of being unafraid in the face of danger. Such a loyal woman is rare even for Lord Tai.
Mr. Tai was doubtful and felt that the matter was of great importance, so he immediately sent people to Shiliupu Pier to investigate.
After investigation, the police officer learned that everything was true as Hong Ying confessed, and that "Little Mazi" had also been detained for smuggling firearms. So, he went to the prison where he was being held to interrogate "Little Mazi".
In prison, ‘Little Mazi’ said: That woman lied and asked me to buy a gun in the name of team training. Even though I knew he was buying a gun for ‘Lance’, I was unwilling to do it.
Now the truth has been revealed, and Liu Yong was still in Duwang Prison when he bought the gun. Looking at the date of the divorce letter, it also matches the time mentioned by Hong Ying. Since the real criminal has surrendered, there is no doubt that Liu Yong is
He was innocent. If an unjust case was really made, he would be investigated and dealt with in the future and end up with an embarrassing end. He announced that Liu Yong was not guilty and acquitted. He ordered Hong Ying to be imprisoned and obey his orders.
Early that morning, Mr. Chen sent someone to report to the Qiu family. Qiu Xiancha learned that Liu Yong would be released. He was overjoyed and went to the Yamen of Zhensi to pick him up. He picked up Liu Yong and went straight to the hall to take a bath and rub his back to get rid of all the bad luck.
Liu Yong put on a new set of clothes brought by Qiu Xiancha, and was pulled by Qiu Xiancha to thank Mr. Chen.
Mr. Chen smiled and said: If Song Hongying hadn't surrendered to the Si Yamen, this case might not have been so easy to overturn. Liu Yong was able to escape prison this time, mainly because of Song Hongying's righteousness. This woman is really not simple, it is shocking.
I admire you.
When Liu Yong and Qiu Xiancha heard this, they were both shocked, like five thunders hitting their heads.
Mr. Chen told the story of Hong Ying's surrender. Liu Yong and Qiu Xiancha both knelt down, kowtowed and begged: Please also ask Mr. Chen to save Song Hongying.
Mr. Chen sighed: This woman sacrificed her life to save the children of her husband's family. She is a loyal woman among women. It is indeed admirable and admirable. But she has violated the king's law because of this. The evidence is conclusive, and I am afraid that no one can save her.
Qiu Xiancha asked: Shibo, Lord Chen, what crime will Song Hongying be sentenced to?
Mr. Chen replied: According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, those who treason and collaborate with the enemy should be punished with Ling Chi.
Liu Yong stood trembling all over, his body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground. He cried and said: Sir, if I can take the blame, I, Liu Yong, am willing to take the blame.
Mr. Chen said: This statement is useless. There is no reason why the death penalty can be replaced.
Qiu Xiancha helped Liu Yong into the back hall to rest. Liu Yong cried and said: She asked me to divorce me again and again, and I suspected that she was having an affair. Who would have thought that she was actually planning to sacrifice herself?
Protect our Liu family, how can our Liu family be worthy of her? How can I live with you? If I had known this, I might as well have let her follow you.
Qiu Xiancha was heartbroken, but he knew that Liu Yong had no idea at this moment, and he must not collapse again.
Qiu Xiancha reluctantly advised: There is no way out, we can think of another way, maybe there is room for redemption.
Liu Yong said desperately: Even Mr. Chen can't do anything, who else can we turn to?
Liu Yong knew that if it was about other matters, he could clear the relationship and ask for mercy, but when it came to the "spear" of an affair, who would dare to take the responsibility?
Qiu Xiancha took Liu Yong to rest temporarily at his residence. Presuming that he had other matters, he went to find Mr. Chen alone to discuss it.
Mr. Chen came up with an idea and said: I have been thinking about it, and there is a way to try to rescue Song Hongying. It is an ironclad fact that the Liu family donated money to the court to fight against the 'Spear', and I can also come forward to prove that Liu was asked to do so.
The family bought guns. Song Hongying's 200 long guns were actually purchased by the imperial court, but unexpectedly they were taken away by King Du.
Qiu Xiancha was overjoyed and said excitedly: If you are willing to help the Liu family, you will be the Liu family's reborn parents. This is such a great kindness that Liu Yong and I will never forget each other in our lives.
Master Chen said: I did not take this strategy just to save Song Hongying, I also have my own plans.
Qiu Xiancha: Please tell us and we will do it.
Master Chen said: Since the beginning of summer this year, floods and droughts have alternated in various parts of Zhejiang. The situation is very serious. The imperial court ordered Zhejiang to save itself. Mr. Futai and I are worried about this matter. As the president of Nanxun Silk Industry Association, Liu Yong, if he can lead Nanxun
Silk merchants donated money for disaster relief, which gave Zhejiang merchants a good start, and things will be much easier next.
Qiu Xiancha patted his chest and said: Don't worry! Liu Yong will definitely comply with the instructions and it will be done well.
Lord Chen frowned again and said: But this matter is still not that simple. You don't know something. Lord Futai and I have different political views and have been at odds for a long time. He may not be willing to cooperate.
Qiu Xiancha said cautiously: Can't we spend more money to communicate with Mr. Futai?
Mr. Chen sneered and said: Our lord has a very strict threshold, and he is the last person to want to get into trouble. I can predict that even if he hears about this matter, he will definitely pretend to be deaf and dumb, and that's okay.
But if we need him to mediate, he will definitely mess up our affairs.
Qiu Xiancha said: Let's try giving Mr. Zhitai more money?
Mr. Chen said: Of course we will have enough money, but it is not the time to use it yet.
Qiu Xiancha said: Then when is the right time?
Mr. Chen suddenly laughed and said: My dear nephew, haven't you heard the news about your cousin Mr. Ma recently? He is about to take over as the governor of Liangjiang.
Qiu Xiancha was surprised and happy that his uncle was appointed as the governor of Liangjiang, so Hong Ying would be saved.
Mr. Chen said: By coincidence Mr. Tai is Mr. Ma’s disciple. As long as Mr. Ma comes forward, everything will be solved easily.
When Qiu Xiancha got the good news, he hurried to his residence to report the news to Liu Yong.
Liu Yong thought Qiu Xiancha was coaxing him, but he couldn't believe it. This chapter has been completed!