"Oh... I'm anxious... I apologize, but if something like this happens again in the future, I'd better wake me up early." Duan Fei said, and added: "Of course, for my safety.
Heavy!"
"I know." Su Rong replied angrily. She helped Duan Fei put on his official uniform and put on his hat. Duan Fei walked out without washing his face.
When the two of them appeared in the flower hall, Judge Peng and Magistrate Su were chatting about local people's livelihood policies. Seeing Duan Fei come out, they hurriedly stood up to greet them. After greeting them, Duan Fei turned his eyes to the flower hall and said
: “Where is the person who revealed the notice?”
County Magistrate Su said: "Master Duan, we have asked about the origin of the deceased, and the villager has taken the reward and left."
"Gone? Do you know where he went?" Duan Fei's voice was raised a little, and he seemed a little dissatisfied. Peng Xing's heart skipped a beat and he hurriedly said: "Master Duan, what does this have to do with it? Do you suspect that he is the murderer?"
Duan Fei composed himself and said: "That's not true. The reward is not large, so it shouldn't attract the murderer to be exposed. But I'm worried that this guy will run back to report the news to the deceased's relatives, and then scare away the murderer. Where is the deceased from?
Tell the groom to prepare the horse quickly, and we'll be on our way immediately."
With doubts, everyone followed Duan Fei on horseback and rushed to Shuxi Village by the Yanxi River in the west of the county.
Not long after leaving the city, I saw a man in civilian clothes walking hurriedly in front of him. Chai Junfu, who was following Duan Fei, suddenly leaned towards Duan Fei and said, "Master Duan, the farmer in front looks like the one who unveiled the list today.
"
Duan Fei raised his hand and shouted: "Everyone, slow down your horses, Shi Bin, Guo Wei, bring that farmer over to me."
The galloping cavalry stopped, and Shi Bin and Guo Weixun brought the farmer to Duan Fei. Magistrate Shanggao pointed at him and scolded him: "Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Do you want to report to the murderer?"
The farmer was so frightened that he trembled all over. Hearing Mr. Su's words, he hurriedly defended himself and said, "No, sir, I just rushed back to tell the Dou family good news."
The magistrate who was present at Shangguan shouldn't have rushed to speak. He was just worried that he had done something wrong. In a moment of urgency, he didn't dare to rush to the second sentence. Duan Fei didn't pay attention to these summary. He caught the flaw in the farmer's words and immediately shouted
"Announcement of good news? The old man of the Dou family has died of his son, and the wife has died of her husband. You actually go to tell them the good news? Are you asking for a beating? If you don't explain clearly, I will have your ass beaten before the Dou family can beat you!"
The farmer was startled, and hurriedly knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, it is clear to me that the villain said something wrong, but it is not completely wrong. This Dou is really not a good person. He is the biggest bully in Shuxi Village. He often causes trouble with others over nothing."
His fellow villagers were noisy and would get into fights if they disagreed. He also liked to drink. He would beat his wife when she was drunk. If someone tried to stop her, he would hit anyone in sight. Even his father had received many punches and kicks from him. This man was extremely rebellious and could not be beaten.
People can cure it.”
"A few months ago, he was instigated by others to go out. I heard that he joined the army somewhere, and became a small official with his brute strength. He also found a woman to live outside. We just hope that he will die outside and never come back.
, I didn’t expect to see his portrait posted at the city gate today. I was greedy for the reward, so I went to expose it. After getting the reward, I bought some rice and planned to take it back to the Dou family’s father and Dou’s wife.
Live a good life, but unexpectedly you will be misunderstood by adults."
"I see..." Duan Fei pondered: "You said he often beats his wife and even his own father. Is this true?"
"Little people dare not deceive adults. Everyone in the village knows this, and many people have seen it with their own eyes." The farmer said.
Duan Fei nodded and said: "Okay, I believe your words for now. You can follow slowly from behind. I will go to your village to investigate the case first."
Duan Fei and the others set off again, galloping away. After running for about half an hour, they crossed the Xiekou River and arrived at Shuxi Village.
Everyone saw a huge banyan tree in the distance. The government official who led the way became energetic and said, "We are almost there. Just past the banyan tree is the entrance to Shuxi Village."
Everyone was a little thirsty due to the getting hotter sun. After hearing this, their spirits suddenly lifted. Everyone hurriedly came to the big banyan tree. Under the big banyan tree, they saw a few old people enjoying the shade. They saw the brigade policemen.
The horses came galloping towards him, with a look of horror on their faces.
One of the old men walked to the roadside with a cane and shouted to everyone: "Dou Ming, the head of Shuxi Village, welcomes you all."
In order to flatter the three adults, a government official scolded him: "Didn't you see the three adults with your blind eyes? The three adults deigned to come to your Shuxi Village, but your Shuxi Village has thousands of people."
I am so lucky to have been cultivated for many years, why don’t you inform the village quickly and take good care of me!”
"No need!" Duan Fei shouted displeased. He clapped his horse forward, turned over and dismounted, and handed the reins to Su Rong who was following closely. He said to the old man in a friendly manner: "Old man, don't be afraid, we are
We are here to investigate the case and will not disturb the place. Please find a young man to take us to Dou's house."
"Dou?" The old village chief glanced at Duan Fei doubtfully, and then looked at the others. He didn't recognize the particularity of the official uniform, and he didn't recognize Taishan. He thought he was sitting on a horse with a big beard and didn't get off.
Judge Peng Xing was the senior official. He knelt down and said, "Dou Ming, the head of Shuxi Village, has met with the three adults. Sir, is that beast Dou committing crimes outside again? He has already severed all ties with our Shuxi Village. His
This matter has nothing to do with our Shuxi Village. Even if that beast dies outside, we will not allow his body to return to the village!"
Peng Xing hurriedly jumped off his horse, helped the old village chief up, and said to him: "Old man, the person next to you, Mr. Duan, is the chief officer today. I came here with Mr. Duan. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Duan.
explain."
The old village chief rubbed his eyes and bowed to Duan Fei again. Duan Fei saw that it was difficult for him to stand up because of his pale appearance. How could he let him bow again? Duan Fei hurriedly supported him and said: "Old man, you are so old, I really can't bear it."
Sorry, let's just stand and talk. To be honest, we are here for Dou. We are going to visit his house and ask his father and wife a few words. Don't worry, old man."
The village chief Dou Ming still chattered with some worry: "Sir, what that beast did really has nothing to do with our Shuxi Village. His father and daughter-in-law are both miserable people..."
After a while, they arrived at Dou's house. The police officers dispersed without any orders and surrounded Dou's house. The villagers in Shuxi Village rushed to tell each other, and soon a large circle of people formed around the perimeter.dd