There was solemnity in the lobby of Zuo Qing's office. Wei Bi put his hands behind his back. Although his expression was stern, he did not look panicked. There was even a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
Qin Xiao walked out of the back hall and went directly to the chair behind the public case to sit down. He stood high above him and picked up the gavel. The sound of the slap was extremely clear, and the hall was even more deserted. In this life, the gavel seemed to have also separated the prisoners on both sides.
When I wake up, I stand up straight and hold my chest high.
"Who is there?" Qin Xiao asked calmly.
"Guanglu Temple Prime Minister Wei Bi." Wei Bi is still holding his hands behind his back.
Qin Xiao was about to speak, but Wei Bi had already stretched out a hand and said simply: "Qin Shaoqing, Dali Temple rarely hears cases. Your rules are for interrogating Baiding Buyi in Kyoto Prefecture, and there is no need to apply them here in Dali Temple.
Today you are going to interrogate me, and of course I will tell you everything I know, but your order seems to be wrong."
"What's the meaning?"
"If you want to interrogate your subordinate, you must first let him understand what kind of case it is, who submitted the complaint, and who is going to sue him." Wei Bi has been regarded as a suspect by Qin Xiao, and both sides
Face has been torn apart, Wei Bi has no fear of Qin Xiao, and does not give Qin Xiao any face. He speaks sharply: "The plaintiff has not come to court yet, and the case has not been explained clearly, but you are directly attacking the official.
Is the order of the interrogation correct? Although Qin Shaoqing has just entered Dali Temple, since he is going to take on this case, he should understand some rules in advance."
His words were full of sarcasm and very rude.
Qin Xiao showed no signs of annoyance and said with a smile: "That's what Master Wei reminded me." He said loudly: "Bring the plaintiff to court!"
Soon, Wei Cheng, the housekeeper of Wei, was brought in from outside the gate by two officers. Wei Bi turned around and saw Wei Cheng coming in. His face changed slightly and his brows furrowed. However, Wei Cheng did not dare to look at Wei Bi. Behind Wei Bi
He stopped two steps away, fell to his knees, and put his forehead on the ground.
"Do you know this person, Mr. Wei?" Qin Xiao looked at Wei Bi and asked.
Wei Bi said calmly: "Of course we know him, he is a servant of the lower official's house."
"Wei Cheng, the Wei Bi you sued in the complaint is the Lord Wei in front of you?" Qin Xiao's eyes moved to Wei Cheng.
Wei Cheng lowered his head and said, "Exactly...exactly!"
"That's good." Qin Xiao picked up the file and looked at it before continuing: "Wei Bi, the housekeeper of the Wei Mansion has accused you of pretending to be a ghost in the manor with the intention of murdering his wife. Before that, he even ordered him to kill the man in the manor.
Maid Lian Cui, you will use Lian Cui's death to create a trap and make people pretend to be Lian Cui's ghost, can you plead guilty?"
Wei Bi was not surprised but smiled and said: "Master Shaoqing, is this the case that will be heard today?" He glanced back at Wei Cheng and sneered: "This man has been eating and drinking in my house for many years, and I have treated him well, but today
But he sued his master, such a treacherous villain, how can Sir Shaoqing believe his words?"
"You mean he's framed you?"
"Xiaoguan and your Excellency have also said before that my wife and I respect each other as if we were guests, so how could we possibly have the intention to murder?" Wei Bi said coldly: "Besides, what about what your Majesty said about ordering him to kill the maid Cuilian?
Explanation? Lian Cui clearly committed suicide by throwing himself into a well. Moreover, Xiaguan was not in Kyoto at the time of the incident. After returning, he heard that Lian Cui committed suicide because he felt aggrieved by his wife's admonishment. This was something Xiaguan knew.
The only explanation is that as for Lian Cui being killed, is this the first time the official has heard of it today?" He actually took a step forward with an aggressive look: "Qin Shaoqing, order him to be killed.
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Lian Cui, who is Ling? Is it Wei Cheng?"
"Master Wei is worthy of being a scholar. He chooses his words carefully." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "You are right. Wei Cheng confessed that you sent him to murder Lian Cui and deliberately lured Lian Cui to the well in the middle of the night.
Then he took Liancui off guard and pushed him into the well."
Wei Bi smiled and said: "That's it. Wei Cheng should have surrendered. He killed Lian Cui and took human life lightly. He committed a heinous crime. Even though the official is his master, he will not protect him."
"Master...Master, you asked me to throw Lian Cui into the well. I was ordered to do it. You...you can't deny it?" Wei Cheng's face suddenly changed, he raised his head and said loudly.
Wei Bi didn't look back at him, but said coldly: "I asked you to kill Lian Cui? Why should I do this?"
"You...you said that if Lian Cui died unjustly, then it would be reasonable for her ghost to appear and haunt Madam." Wei Cheng immediately said: "You asked me to kill Lian Cui in order to make others
Pretend to be her ghost to scare the lady."
"Scare Madam?" Wei Bi laughed out loud, "Why should I kill Madam?"
"You...you want to be promoted and make a fortune, so...!"
"So in order to get promoted and make a fortune, I want to kill my wife?" Wei Bi sighed: "Master Shaoqing, would you believe such a reason?" He looked around and asked the executioners on both sides: "Brothers from Dali Temple
You guys, you’ve all heard that because you want to get promoted and make a fortune, you want to kill your wife? Which family’s truth is this?”
Wei Cheng was a little anxious, but Wei Bi didn't wait for him to speak, and had already cupped his hands to Qin Xiao and said: "Master Shaoqing, I really don't understand the causal relationship between getting promoted and getting rich and murdering my wife. Please explain it to me, Master Shaoqing. By the way.
, Wei Cheng sued his subordinate for ordering him to push Lian Cui into the well, which was baseless. What evidence did he have to prove that he did so under the order of his superior? Did his superior give him a handwritten note signed by him, or did he order him to kill Lian Cui?
Did anyone else hear it when I was doing it?"
Qin Xiao looked at Wei Cheng and said, "Wei Cheng, how do you explain what Master Wei asked you? Do you have any conclusive evidence?"
"Sir, Wei... Wei Bi is cunning and cunning. He is giving instructions to the villain in private. Naturally, he cannot let too many people know about this." Wei Cheng said in a panic: "Of course he will not do such a thing.
It will let the villain seize the evidence."
Before Qin Xiao could say anything, Wei Bi had already sneered and said: "There is no evidence, it's just a slander and frame-up." He cupped his hands to Qin Xiao and said: "Sir, Wei Cheng killed Lian Cui first and slandered his subordinates. These two crimes are...
No matter which one is punishable by death, please let Mr. Shaoqing make the decision."
Qin Xiao was indeed calm and composed, and said: "Wei Cheng, you accused Mr. Wei of killing his wife, but you couldn't produce any evidence. Now Mr. Wei wants to sue you for murder and frame-up. Do you know your guilt?"
"Sir, I have other witnesses." Wei Cheng said immediately: "I have also arranged for them to go to Dali Temple, and I also ask your Excellency to send them for questioning."
Wei Bi turned his head and looked at Wei Cheng again, with a cold expression and murderous intent in his eyes.
"Come here, bring the other witnesses." Qin Xiao ordered.
Soon, Xing Chai brought three certified persons into the lobby, one man and two women. When Wei Bi saw the three people, a trace of panic flashed across his eyes, but he regained his composure in just a moment, with a calm expression.
The three of them knelt down beside Wei Cheng, and Qin Xiao asked, "Who are you three?"
The man immediately said: "Xiao Min is the master of Si Cheng Mansion."
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Fu Liao San!"
"Slave Hanxiang, she is... the maid next to Madam." A young girl looked pale and extremely nervous.
The remaining girl was much calmer and said respectfully: "Minnu Xianglan and Liancui are Minnu's sisters!"
Qin Xiao looked down at the few people and said, "Wei Cheng, what can these people prove?"
"Replying to your lord, Xianglan was ordered by Wei Bi to pretend to be the resentful spirit of Lian Cui in the Wei Mansion." Wei Cheng immediately said: "Hanxiang was waiting by Madam's side because she was instigated by Wei Bi and deliberately put on a show to scare Madam."
Glancing at Wei Bi, he cupped his hands and said: "After Lian Cui was bought into the Wei Mansion, although the deed of betrayal was in the hands of the madam, she was a generous person and did not prevent Lian Cui from getting close to her family. Not only did she let Lian Cui go back to visit her family every year
, and also allowed Lian Cui’s family to come to visit.” He glanced at Xianglan and said, “Xianglan can testify to this matter.”
Xianglan lowered her head and said, "Sir, this is indeed the case."
"More than a year ago, when Xianglan came to visit Lian Cui at home, she happened to be bumped into." Wei Cheng said loudly: "Wei Bi saw that the two sisters looked very similar. From that time on, they developed a vicious relationship.
He began to plot to kill his wife. He did not dare to use other means to murder his wife for fear of being found out. Moreover, he knew her temperament well and knew that she was timid, so he thought of ways to use the evil spirit to cause trouble.
Scared Madam to death."
Wei Bi did not argue and remained calm, but there was a disdainful smile on his lips.
"After killing Lian Cui, you can use fragrant orchid to pretend to be the resentful spirit of Lian Cui, and then put the fragrance next to the lady, deliberately saying that you have never seen the resentful spirit, so that the lady thinks that the resentful spirit of Lian Cui is directed at her." Wei Cheng
False confession: "Lian Cui's family always thought that Lian Cui's death was because of his wife, so they felt resentful towards her. The villain...the villain was also instructed by Wei Bi and deliberately let Xiang Lan treat his wife.
He hated her so much that he persuaded her to pretend to be a resentful spirit and scare the madam to death so that she could avenge Lian Cui."
Wei Bi finally smiled lightly and said, "Does Xianglan still not know that Liancui was pushed into the well by you?"
Xianglan had her head lowered, but after hearing this, she suddenly raised her head and looked at Wei Bi. Wei Bi had turned around, pointed at Wei Cheng, and said to Xianglan: "This man lured your sister to the well in the middle of the night.
, pushed your sister into the well when she was not prepared. Your sister did not commit suicide, but was murdered by him. Xianglan, did you not know anything about it beforehand? "
"Is this true?" Xianglan changed her color, looked at Wei Cheng, and said bitterly: "Butler Wei, my sister... was it really you who killed me?"
"Everything was ordered by this despicable and shameless thief." Now that Wei Cheng had broken his face, he no longer had any scruples. He raised his finger and pointed at Wei Bi and said, "He was the one who really killed your sister." He raised his hand and gritted his teeth.
: "If there is half a lie in what I say, five thunders will strike from heaven."
"For people like you, oaths are like shit and worthless." Wei Bi said unceremoniously: "You said that the resentful spirit who instigated Xianglan to pretend to be Liancui was instigated by me. Do you have no evidence?"
Living in Xianglan, he asked: "Xianglan, please tell the truth. I asked you to pretend to be Lian Cui's innocent soul and cause trouble in the Wei Mansion. Was it me who personally instigated you, or was it Wei Cheng who tricked you into doing this?"
Xianglan looked at Qin Xiao and said: "Sir, housekeeper Wei told me that it was my wife who killed my sister. If I want to avenge my sister, I have to follow his arrangements. At that time, the girl just wanted to avenge her sister, and she didn't think about it.
Otherwise, whatever he said, I followed his instructions. From the beginning to the end, Mr. Wei... Mr. Wei never said a word to Min Nu. Everything Min Nu did was in compliance with Butler Wei's instructions.