wind and rain scissors shop

Chapter 45 One 45. Choose One
Zheng Yuansheng's expression was dignified: "Kangzhi County does not dare to kill people blatantly, but he can let the jailers do it secretly. At that time, he said to the public that those people committed suicide in fear of crime. Everyone knows that they have doubts, so what can we do?"

Wu Xiangrong served tea and took a sip: "What you said makes sense. However, I think Kangzhi County is the county's parental official after all, so I dare not mess around."

"Mr. Wu, Kangzhi County will definitely use this matter to stir up trouble. Please persuade the magistrate to sit in the town. You also want to prevent the people of this city from being poisoned by Kangzhi County."

"Kangzhi County loves money, and everyone knows it. If someone like your third brother is arrested, his family will lose some money at most. He dare not kill people."

Seeing that he didn't think so, Zheng Yuansheng had no choice but to point out: "Mr. Wu, Kangzhi County originally wanted to use Sai Diaochan's performance to please the magistrate and make progress in performance appraisal. Unexpectedly, this disaster happened. Now, Kangzhi County is most afraid of The prefect suspects that he has something to do with Sai Diaochan. To show that he has nothing to do with Sai Diaochan, he will definitely kill some people to show his loyalty."

Wu Xiangrong had an epiphany: "I will report these matters to Tong Zhifu tomorrow, and let him make a decision as soon as possible."

"It's work."

As Zheng Yuansheng expected, the magistrate of Kang County hated the people who met Sai Diaochan so much that he successively let the government officials arrest them and put them in prison, and also took the opportunity to amass a lot of money.

When he saw Zheng Zongde coming in with a gift box, a contemptuous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which was expected.The third son of the Zheng family is in the prison, and he doesn't believe that Zheng Zongde, the father, won't come.

Zheng Zongde saw that Kangzhi County was busy kneeling down to worship.

Kangzhi County watched coldly: "Brother Zongde, why did you come to my house so late?"

When Zheng Zongde heard his address, he felt a little relieved, and the magistrate even called him brother and brother, which proved that there was still room for maneuver.He explained: "Hearing that Mr. Kang was stabbed by a thief, he specially brought the best old wild ginseng to nourish his body."

"That's all." Kang Zhixian looked at the other gift box in his arms.

Zheng Zongde caught his gaze and hurried up: "Master Kang is injured this time, the old mother at home must be worried about your safety. Recently, the mother's family in Jiannei sent a Jade Guanyin. This Jade Guanyin is made of good jade. It has been consecrated by the abbot of Wutai Mountain, and it is really a treasure. I am willing to honor this lady as a tribute, so as to ensure your health and prosperity.”

A smile appeared on the face of the magistrate of Kangzhi: "I accept your friendship. However, I dare not hope for a successful official career. This time, the Sai Diaochan incident made me lose face in front of the magistrate. I just hope that the magistrate will not misunderstand, it is I who ordered Diao Chan to assassinate him behind the scenes..."

Zheng Zongde hastily interrupted him: "Your Majesty Kang is too worried. It is impossible for the magistrate to think that way. You are also injured. If you want to blame, you can blame Sai Diaochan. Who would have thought that she, the head of the Hui class, would have ulterior motives and want to assassinate the court officials?" .”

"Hmph! I hope that as you said, the magistrate will not misunderstand my intentions and my abilities, so that I can keep my current position."

Zheng Zongde promised: "Yes, you will definitely keep your current official position, no, you will definitely develop in the future."

Kang Zhixian glanced at him, and smiled again: "Boss Zheng, are you here this time for Young Master Ling's business?"

"Yes. Mr. Kang has a bright eye. It was my unsatisfactory son who fell in love with Sai Diaochan's beauty. Therefore, if he was implicated, I hope you will see clearly. My son definitely does not have the guts to assassinate the magistrate, let alone the motive."

"However, it is a fact that Zheng Yuanfei sold a thousand pairs of scissors to Sai Diaochan. Those scissors are ironclad evidence to assassinate the magistrate."

Zheng Zongde stepped forward: "I have made a thorough investigation. Tian Erya recommended my Long Shunhe's scissors to Sai Diaochan, and Sai Diaochan gave Tian Erya a silver ticket of 100 taels. After my third son Yuan Fei heard their conversation, He took the initiative to say that he was Long Shunhe's owner and took over the matter. Although my son said that he sold the scissors to Boss Sai, the order came from Tian Erya, and Boss Sai handed over the inspection of the quality of the scissors to Tian Erya. In the final analysis, Tian Erya should bear the responsibility."

Kang Zhixian understood: "So you want to take Tian Erya as the blame?"

Zheng Zongde pleaded: "If possible, please don't blame Tian Erya, a country girl, how could she know that Sai Diaochan bought scissors and wanted to assassinate the magistrate?"

"So they are not responsible?"

"Yes, probably none."

Kang Zhixian spread his hands: "Nowadays, those scissors are the evidence of assassinating the magistrate. The person who sold the scissors must have colluded with Sai Diaochan. If the third young master of your family is not the one who sold the scissors to Sai Diaochan, neither is Tian Erya, why? Who is the talent? Could it be that you, Long Shunhe's serious boss, are the mastermind behind the assassination of the prefect?"

Zheng Zongde thumped and knelt on the ground: "My lord, even if you lend me ten guts, I would not dare to do such a thing. I swear, if I do..."

Kang Zhixian helped him up: "Brother Zongde, what are you doing? I just want you to recognize the reality. You also have to consider my difficulties. Now that the assassination of the prefect happened on my territory, I must Show sincerity. Sai Diaochan was arrested, and her accomplices—those actors were all killed, but these people couldn’t do business, and there must be a few more people as backup.”

"what do you mean?"

"How did Sai Diaochan think of using scissors as a tool to build a stage? There must be a mastermind behind it. The person who sold her the scissors is her biggest accomplice."

Zheng Zongde trembled and wanted to kneel again: "My lord, I really dare not..."

"Did I mention you? Your Long Shunhe's scissors are so famous, why did Sai Diaochan ask someone to check the quality of the scissors? She was afraid that the blade would not be sharp, so she couldn't end the prefect's life with one blow." Kang Zhixian pointed out.

"However, Tian Erya is a country girl who has no grudges against the magistrate. Even if she had the guts to kill the magistrate, she would not dare to assassinate the magistrate."

"If she didn't conspire with Sai Diaochan, then the third young master in your house is suspected of committing the crime. You can only choose one of the two, and you can think about it yourself." Kang Zhixian picked up the teacup, drank tea slowly, and waited for his choice.

Zheng Zongde lowered his head, knowing what Kang Zhixian meant, he must let him choose between his son and Tian Erya.On the way here, he had already made up his mind, of course he wanted to save his son and sacrifice Tian Erya.He tried to save Tian Erya just now, but obviously he couldn't.Now, he can only make up his mind: "My lord, when my son Zheng Yuanfei rushed over, Sai Diaochan and Tian Erya had already negotiated to buy Long Shunhe's scissors, and Sai Diaochan asked Tian Erya to strictly control the quality of the scissors. I hope your lord Know clearly and release my son Yuan Fei as soon as possible."

Kang Zhixian put down his teacup and laughed: "That's right. You and I have known each other for many years, and I also know your son Yuan Fei. He is a businessman who runs a mine. He thinks about making money, eating, drinking and having fun every day. How could he be like Sai Diaochan? Assassinate the magistrate? This favor, I will give it to you now, and take Yuan Fei back after a while!"

"My lord, where is Tian Erya?"

(End of this chapter)