"Oh?" Magistrate Qiu became even more curious and urged, "Come on, tell me! Are there any other doubts?"
"Okay!" Xu Zun held out a finger, "First, You Dalang is a shrewd man and has an outgoing personality."
"This..." Magistrate Qiu didn't quite understand.
"If You Dalang was an honest and introverted man, he might have killed his wife on impulse!" Xu Zun explained, "But a shrewd businessman like him should not be so impulsive."
oh……
Magistrate Qiu was thoughtful and seemed to have doubts about Xu Zun's analysis.
"Second," Xu Zun held out a second finger, "You Dalang is lustful and not short of money!"
"Luxury?" Magistrate Qiu was even more confused, "Not short of money?"
"Yes!" Xu Zun explained, "I just remembered that You Dalang is a distinguished guest of Huaxiang Tower. He had some conflicts with other guests a few months ago, and I helped him resolve it!
"I heard from the government officials that You Dalang is very energetic and sometimes goes to Huaxianglou to play games and orders five at a time!
"He is so good at playing, he doesn't look like the kind of person who kills someone because of his wife's betrayal!"
"Oh..." Magistrate Qiu pursed his lips, as if smacking the taste.
"He likes women so much," Xu Zun analyzed. "If his wife cheats on her, wouldn't it be nice to just divorce her and marry a few more?"
"Oh," Magistrate Qiu finally showed recognition and asked, "What about the third point?"
"The third doubt is..." Xu respectfully said four words, "The origin is unknown!"
"Ah!?" Upon hearing these four words, County Magistrate Qiu couldn't help but exclaimed and asked quickly, "How can you see it?"
"You Dalang moved in from another place but did not apply for household registration for Chun Niang, which means that he has no status as husband and wife at all.
"They have no children, and You Dalang has no concubines. He has no relatives in the entire Xinye County, but they opened a huge silk and satin shop as soon as they came. Isn't this called unknown origins?"
"Oh..." Magistrate Qiu pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "It seems that this person is indeed suspicious! Then... what do you want? Do you really want to continue the investigation?"
"Of course, um..." Xu Zun sensed something was wrong and hurriedly asked, "Isn't it?"
"My dear brother," Magistrate Qiu suddenly paused and said a classic line in a leisurely manner, "I have something to say to you, but I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
Damn it...Xu Zun complained in his heart, people in ancient times were really slow to talk! Generally speaking, people who can ask this question are just happy not to say it?
Of course, it would seem inappropriate if I really replied, "Then don't talk about it."
Therefore, Xu Zun could only say patiently:
"Sir, please speak!"
"Jiying, have you ever thought about the consequences if you continue to pursue it?"
"This..." Xu Zun's mind was racing, trying to figure out what the other party meant.
"I have heard that this incident was caused by Chun Niang having a private meeting with you!" Magistrate Qiu said in a low voice, "Even if you have no problem, it is hard to explain the situation of a man and a woman alone! If the news comes to Shen again,
If Miss or Mr. Shen falls in the ear, then..."
oh……
Xu Zun understood that Magistrate Qiu was also concerned about his privacy.
His words couldn't be more clear. If this case is concluded and You Dalang is convicted of killing his wife, then the scandal about Xu Zun will also fade away.
But if you continue to pursue it, it will be difficult to keep the secret, and you may shoot yourself in the foot.
"In my opinion," County Magistrate Qiu motioned Xu Zun to sit down and said steadily, "There may be other hidden reasons for You Dalang's murder of his wife, but his behavior of killing his wife is an established fact! Since he is the murderer, let him Just pay for your crime with your life! Why are you looking for trouble?"
After hearing what Magistrate Qiu said, Xu Zun was also enlightened.
There are various signs that the reason why You Dalang killed Chun Niang may not be because Chun Niang cheated on her, but because the two were involved in other conflicts and entanglements.
But as Magistrate Qiu analyzed, no matter what conflicts they have, it will not affect the judgment of this case!
So, why bother asking for trouble again?
Thinking of this, Xu Zun gradually let go of his thoughts and slowly sat on the chair.
"So, you take a good rest and leave the interrogation to Capt. Qiu!" Magistrate Qiu said, "As for Mr. Shen... don't worry, if Mr. Shen asks, I will give you a call. That’s cover!”
"Thank you so much, Mr. Qiu!" Xu Zun clasped his fists in thanks, but he was very impressed in his heart. He is worthy of being a member of the officialdom, and he is quite considerate.
However, Xu Zun is naturally not a newbie.
He could see that the reason why Magistrate Qiu supported him was probably because he had a powerful father-in-law-to-be!
He helped himself this time, so he must owe him a favor, and it will only be good for his career in the future.
Of course, if there wasn't such a strong father-in-law, it would probably be a different story.
It seems that being a son-in-law is not necessarily a bad thing!
This Master Qiu also has a great future, right...get closer to him more in the future and let this old driver take care of you?
"That's right!" Magistrate Qiu asked casually, "You just said there were four doubts, but you only said three. What's the other one? What is it?"
"Well..." When the fourth doubt was mentioned, Xu Zun suddenly fell into silence.
Because, this fourth doubt originally concerns the identity of Chun Niang.
He felt that this spring girl was also suspicious.
At this moment, after being reminded by County Magistrate Qiu, Xu Zun's mind naturally flashed into various memories of him and Chun Niang.
In that picture, Chun Niang is charming, enchanting, and admiring her. She is indeed a beauty in the world!
Tsk tsk...
It’s such a pity that the beauty died like this!
I don’t know if he is recovering from his brain injury, but the memories of him and Chun Niang are gradually becoming clearer, with sounds, images and textures, which makes Xu Zun feel sad and have endless aftertaste.
However, as he watched, Xu Zun suddenly captured an extraordinary message from these familiar pictures!
Why?
its not right?
Xu Zun savored this information carefully, his eyes gradually became fixed, and his eyes were focused on a certain point, as if he was thinking about an important issue.
Suddenly, he screamed with fear on his face!
"Crap!"
This sound startled Qiu Yongnian next to him, and he asked hurriedly: "Jiying, what's wrong with you? Did you think of something again?"
"I..." Xu Zun glanced at Magistrate Qiu and was stunned for a long time. Then he gradually regained his composure, wiped his sweat and said, "It's nothing...it's nothing! Maybe...maybe he was scared?"
"Alas! That's true," Magistrate Qiu sighed and said sympathetically, "It's really difficult for you to be framed as a murderer!"
"Sir," Xu Zun stood up calmly, clasped his fists and said, "Then I will go back first!"
"Okay!" Qiu Yongnian also stood up, "Go back and have a good rest! Leave the Yamen alone!"
"yes!"
Xu Zun said goodbye to Magistrate Qiu and then walked out of the side hall and the county government office.
However, after leaving the county government office, he did not go home, but went straight to the prison in Xinye County!
Xu Zun was so anxious that his steps were flying. At this moment, he only had one thought, that is, to interrogate You Dalang as soon as possible.
Because, when he was recalling Chun Niang just now, he suddenly discovered an extremely important detail!
In his previous trysts with Chun Niang, Chun Niang actually took the initiative to ask him out!
In other words, it was Chun Niang who was actually trying to seduce him!
In the past, Xu Zun just couldn't resist the temptation and made the same mistake that all men in the world would make.
However, in this case, this matter becomes even more unreasonable.
First of all, as the proprietress of a silk and satin shop, Chun Niang is not short of money at all, so why would she hook up with Xu Zun?
Secondly, although Xu Zun is a county captain, everyone knows that he is just a prospective son-in-law. Now that he has no money and power, he will be pinched by his father-in-law's family in the future.
So what is this Chun Niang trying to do by tempting herself, making secret glances at her, and openly giving her body to her?
Pure admiration?
In the past, Xu Zun had no talent or virtue, and was a foolish county captain. Can she like him?
So... it's all the fault of appearance?
Not right either!
Although I look pretty good, the young men in the Silk Satin Village are all fair and strong, so why don't they go near the water, why do they have to take the risk to seduce me?
No...that's not right...
Combining his memories, Xu Zun quickly realized that he and Chun Niang had no feelings, so Chun Niang must have some intention in seducing him!
Thinking along this line of thought, Xu Zun couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, so much so that he lost his composure in front of Magistrate Qiu.
