Seeing Li Xiaotian's arrogant look, the shopkeeper was already unhappy in her heart, but as a monk, she could feel that Li Xiaotian was also a monk, and his cultivation level was only higher than hers.
Of course, this does not mean that she is afraid of Li Xiaotian. Although she is not his opponent, if she uses her connections in Shang'an City a little, she will be more than enough to deal with him.
It's just that it's not worth fighting to the point of life and death over a piece of clothing.
What's more, everyone gains both the stolen goods and the advantage lies with oneself, so one must act in accordance with the law.
The shopkeeper replied: "Violence cannot solve the problem. Since you think she is innocent, then report it to the government and let the government investigate. They will know what is right and what is wrong. Come on, please go to the Yamen and ask an official to come over."
Li Xiaotian stopped him and said, "Wait a minute, there's no need to ask for official permission. It's too troublesome."
The shopkeeper just felt that Li Xiaotian was teasing her, and said impatiently: "You asked me to choose. Why, do you want to go back on your word? You want to use your fists to tell the difference between right and wrong because of your own cultivation?"
Li Xiaotian smiled and said: "Shopkeeper, you are wronging me by saying this. I blame my lack of clarity. What I mean is that it is too time-consuming to go to the Yamen to report the case. I happen to have an official in the court."
If you trust me, you can leave it to me to investigate and handle the matter to ensure fairness, justice and openness."
With that said, Li Xiaotian took out the token of the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance that he had just received as proof.
"Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, first-rank minister." The shopkeeper saw the character "household" engraved on the token and couldn't help but read out the position it represented.
"He was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs before he was dry, a first-class official position, and he even wrote a draft even though he was bragging!"
This opportunity was rare, so Manager Sun quickly laughed at Li Xiaotian's clumsy lies.
Li Xiaotian looked at Steward Sun, whose butt seemed to be stuck to the floor, like a frog in a well: "It's not that you think it's impossible, it's just like you think it's impossible to frame someone up."
Manager Sun was trembling with anger and remained silent in the face of Li Xiaotian's sharp gaze.
"I have seen the real first-grade official brand, and I know that it is difficult to imitate the unique texture. If it is real or fake, let me take a look and know." At this time, the shopkeeper said.
After hearing this, Li Xiaotian threw the official badge directly towards the shopkeeper without saying a word.
The shopkeeper looked at it carefully. She frowned slightly. The weight was precise and the feel was delicate. Except for the big characters, it was no different from the official brand she knew. In other words, this first-grade official brand was real, and the young man in front of her might be the real one.
Secretary of the Ministry of Finance?
Li Xiaotian looked at the intriguing expression on the shopkeeper's face and asked: "Can I tell you whether the shopkeeper's official license plate is true or false?"
The shopkeeper came to his senses, handed the official card to Li Xiaotian, and said: "It must be true."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. It was unheard of for a young man to become a high-ranking minister. It was really unbelievable.
Li Xiaotian took the official badge and said: "In that case, there should be no problem for a first-grade official to investigate a clothes theft case."
The shopkeeper smiled and said: "Except for some overkill, there is no problem."
Li Xiaotian said directly: "Then what are you waiting for? Let's get started."
After the Yipin Pavilion, there are several small rooms, which are the residences of the clerks.
At this time, Li Xiaotian, the shopkeeper of Buzhuang, and the two parties involved, Miao Xiuxiu and Manager Sun, were all in Miao Xiuxiu's house.
"Steward Sun, have you checked all the wing rooms, or did you just search Miao Xiuxiu's room and find the missing clothes?" Li Xiaotian asked Steward Sun as soon as he entered the door.
Manager Sun thought for a while and said, "Sir, I originally planned to search the whole room. Because Miao Xiuxiu's room is the first room on the east side, I started searching from her wing in order. Unexpectedly, I started searching from her wing.
Stolen clothes were found in her room, so there was no time to search the rooms behind her."
Li Xiaotian continued: "Replay the situation when you entered the room and searched it."
Ever since, Manager Sun began to relive the scene. First he went to the dressing table and rummaged around for a while, then walked directly to the bed, rummaged around a lot, and finally found out that he was under the quilt.
After the demonstration, Li Xiaotian asked the shopkeeper: "Can the shopkeeper see the problem?"
The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "Forgive me for my blindness, but please give me some advice."
Li Xiaotian said: "If the shopkeeper is Manager Sun, after looking for the dressing table, will he immediately turn to the bed? According to common sense, isn't the locker next to the dressing table better than the bed to hide clothes, and is it the most suspicious? It can be seen from this that,
Manager Sun had long known that the missing clothes were hidden under the quilt. In other words, she put the clothes in Miao Xiuxiu's bed, so this is completely a frame-up."
Steward Sun heard this and hurriedly defended: "Sir, the investigation of the case depends on evidence. Your suggestion that I framed you is purely personal speculation. The stolen clothes were actually found in Miao Xiuxiu's room. It cannot be just because
In your opinion, just assume that I broke the law and committed a crime. In this case, where is the law and where does the law of heaven exist?"
The shopkeeper agreed: "What Mr. Sun said makes sense. If Mr. Hu thinks it was Mr. Sun who did it, then please provide evidence, otherwise it will be slander."
"You want evidence? That's fine, as you wish." After saying that, Li Xiaotian walked up to Manager Sun, looked at her, then showed a proud smile, and suddenly lowered his head, as if he was looking for something in the room.
thing.
After a while, Li Xiaotian suddenly said: "I have found the evidence you want."
After speaking, Li Xiaotian stood up, holding half of the pearl earring in his hand, and said: "Steward Sun, this half of the earring should be the half that fell off your right ear."
Manager Sun quickly touched his right ear, and sure enough, half of the earring was broken.
The shopkeeper also stared at her intently, waiting for her to explain.
Miao Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Li Xiaotian gratefully.
Manager Sun looked panicked. After a while, he thought of a reasonable excuse and said, "I definitely dropped this earring when I was searching the room."
Li Xiaotian quickly said: "No, this earring definitely did not fall when you were searching for clothes, but when you put away clothes."
Manager Sun said firmly: "You are talking nonsense, it is impossible, absolutely impossible."
Li Xiaotian pressed and asked: "You were the one who was putting the clothes away, how is it impossible?"
"Because I never went there when I put the clothes away." Finally, Manager Sun spilled the beans and quickly covered his mouth.
Li Xiaotian spread his hands and said to the shopkeeper: "The truth is out, she admitted it herself."
The shopkeeper clapped his hands softly and applauded: "Master Shangshu, this is a good way to lure you into the jar. I just don't understand one thing. Manager Sun has never been there whether she was secretly putting away clothes or searching for clothes. Why did her earrings fall there?"
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Li Xiaotian smiled and said: "It's very simple. When I was in the lobby of the store, these half earrings already ran into my hands."
Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that just when Li Xiaotian stopped Manager Sun from slapping Miao Xiuxiu, he had unknowingly taken off half of Manager Sun's earrings.
"Thank you, sir, for proving my innocence. I can't repay you for your great kindness. Please accept my little lady's bow." Miao Xiuxiu said suddenly, and gave Li Xiaotian a sincere bow.
Li Xiaotian hurriedly helped him up and said: "Isn't it easy to repay a favor? Pack your things and follow me back home."
When Miao Xiuxiu heard this, as a lady of the family, her face turned red.
The shopkeeper was stunned and had already labeled Li Xiaotian as a pervert in his heart.
As for Manager Sun, he was in a daze thinking about his own funeral and didn't hear anything at all.
Li Xiaotian looked at the strange expressions of Miao Xiuxiu and the shopkeeper. Thinking about the ambiguity in what he just said, he suddenly realized and said hastily: "Where are you thinking? I didn't mean that. It's my fault that I didn't express it clearly. I meant my new
The mansion is in need of a reliable steward, so I want Miss Miao to work as a housekeeper in Shangshu Mansion, why are you not willing?"
"I am willing." Miao Xiuxiu was so grateful that she shed tears of emotion.
Li Xiaotian comforted him: "I let you be an official in my house, not because you are pitiful, but because you do have the ability, careful observation, serious work, and good character. So, today I came here specifically to poach you. Speaking of which,
, I have to thank the shopkeeper for letting the talented person go."
When Miao Xiuxiu heard Li Xiaotian's compliment, her tear ducts burst into tears.
The shopkeeper knew that Li Xiaotian was ridiculing her, but he had no choice but to say: "Sir, what do you think of dealing with the culprit?"
"Framing someone else up, and the clothes are expensive, is a serious crime. According to the laws of the Qiu Kingdom, you will be imprisoned for three years." Li Xiaotian said, as a scholar who once took the national examination, he still understands this criminal law.