wind and rain scissors shop

Chapter 47-47. Teaching in Prison
Zheng Yuansheng looked at Tian Erya's eldest brother, hesitant.

Tie Zhu hugged his leg: "Fourth young master, I know that my sister was ridiculed for being illiterate in Fuhua Teahouse. Boss Sai helped her out, and they met each other. She was also imprisoned for buying scissors for Boss Sai. We I can’t blame others, I just want to see my sister. I don’t have enough money on me, and the jailer won’t let me in. People say you are kind. I just hope that you can show your kindness and let me see my sister. Maybe this is the last time I see you. She glanced."

Zheng Yuansheng's heart softened, he looked around, and said in a low voice: "In a moment, you go to the county government office and wait for me, and I will quietly take you in."

Tie Zhu kowtowed gratefully: "The fourth young master is really a kind person."

Zheng Yuansheng was really upset when he heard this.

County jail.

Zheng Yuansheng asked the book boy Xia Tian to give the jailer some scattered silver, and took the iron pillar into the prison.

Tian Erya lay on the straw and glanced at Zheng Yuansheng: "What are you doing here? You should wish that I am not at your Zheng's house, just to save you a lot of trouble."

Zheng Yuansheng saw that her face was red and swollen, she was wearing prison clothes, and the clothes were stained with blood. He knew that she had been severely punished, so he felt pity for her and did not argue with her.

Xia Tian complained: "Don't be ignorant. Your brother begged our young master to come and see you, and our young master condescended to come to such a dirty place because of his kindness."

"My brother?" Tian Erya cheered up.

It was the first time for Tie Zhu to enter a place like a prison. Hearing the screams around him and looking at the solemn environment, he was terrified and had no idea for a while.He heard his sister tell him to hurry up: "Ah, it's me. Our family has no money, so we can't save you. I can only look at you. Are you hungry? I brought you chicken legs."

Tian Erya took it, gobbled it up, and asked vaguely: "I heard from the prisoners here that the jailers don't agree to bring food from outside, for fear that someone will commit suicide. Brother, why did you bring the chicken legs in?"

"It was the fourth young master who gave the jailer money, so I can take it in, thanks to the fourth young master."

Zheng Yuansheng frowned, time was running out, and he couldn't bear to interrupt the meeting between their brothers and sisters.

Xia Tian watched his words and told him: "You brothers and sisters, hurry up and say a few words, there is not much time, and the Fourth Young Master still has some things to explain. Perhaps, the young master's words can save Tian Erya's life."

When Tie Zhu heard it, he was a little excited: "I just need to look at my sister, there is nothing more to say. Erya, listen to the fourth young master carefully. Do whatever the young master tells you, and it may really save your life. "

Hope appeared in Tian Erya's eyes, and she looked at Zheng Yuansheng eagerly: "Fourth young master, can you really save me?"

Zheng Yuansheng looked at her steadily: "Remember, the only person who can save you is yourself."

Tian Erya's mind was full of confusion: "What can I do to save myself? If I had that ability, I would have saved myself a long time ago. Why should I suffer this?"

Zheng Yuansheng glanced around and lowered his voice: "Tian Erya, you must not admit that you are very familiar with Sai Diaochan. There are rumors outside that Sai Diaochan is a key member of the Tiandihui. The Tiandihui is a rebellious organization recognized by the court. If it is confirmed You and Sai Diaochan are accomplices, and you will be beheaded."

Tian Erya was stupid on the spot.

Zheng Yuansheng warned: "When I remind you, you must explain clearly that you and Sai Diaochan have only met twice, and you are only entrusted by him to buy scissors, and you don't know anything else."

Tian Erya complained: "I really don't know anything, and I don't understand why they brought me here? They beat me if they can't help it."

"Sai Diaochan assassinated the magistrate, and Kangzhi County decided that you sold her scissors as an accomplice in providing her with the murder weapon."

"The person who sold the scissors to her was your third brother Zheng Yuanfei. I just recommended Long Shunhe's scissors to Sai Diaochan. Your third brother is rushing to finish this matter for Boss Sai and won't let me interfere."

Zheng Yuansheng frowned: "At this point, don't talk about Kang Zhixian's fault, and don't let my third brother get involved, otherwise no one will be able to save you."

Tian Erya was very annoyed: "Obviously things are like that..."

"Will you listen to my advice? If you don't listen to me, you will leave. At that time, no one will save you. You will only be pushed out and beheaded."

"I listen, please don't go."

Zheng Yuansheng repeatedly urged: "The person who reminds you next time may include the magistrate. You must tell him that you escaped here and cannot read. You have never joined any anti-Qing and Ming-ming organizations and are loyal to the Qing Dynasty. That's the only way." , you can possibly survive."

Tian Erya replied: "Yes, I will definitely do as you say."

"You have to remember that if Kangzhi County doesn't give you a chance to speak, they will directly ask you to be executed. You must do your best to speak out in the lobby and say what you just said, and put aside your relationship with Sai Diaochan Otherwise, you will be considered an accomplice of Sai Diaochan. This is a matter of your life, and you must give yourself a chance to prove your innocence."

Tian Erya nodded vigorously.

The jailer came over and urged: "Young master, you have to leave quickly. If someone finds out, we'll follow suit."

"Okay, I understand." Zheng Yuansheng explained a few more words to Tian Erya before leaving.He was still very uneasy, and he didn't know if Tian Erya could understand what he meant.

The court of the county government.

People in the county town heard that Sai Diaochan and Tian Erya were going to be publicly executed today, and they all rushed to join in the fun, filling the lobby with water.

Zheng Yuansheng was among them.He was secretly anxious, hoping that Wu Xiangrong could persuade the magistrate to come with him.

Kangzhi County was dressed neatly in official uniforms, sitting in the middle of the main hall, thinking about being promoted to the hall, and not giving Tian Erya and Sai Diaochan a chance to talk, he quickly cut the mess, directly convicted the two, and held their heads, It's also good to give the magistrate an explanation.

Suddenly, the yamen servant came to report the arrival of the magistrate.

The magistrate of Kang hurriedly went to greet him, and when he saw Tong Zhifu, he hurriedly knelt down: "I don't know that Mr. Tong is here, but I am far away from welcoming you, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Excuse me. I heard that you will have a public trial of Sai Diaochan today, so I came here to watch it." Tong Zhifu strode to the lobby with a bandage on his arm.

Kangzhi County hurriedly asked the yamen servants to prepare seats.

Zheng Yuansheng was taken aback when he saw the magistrate, he was only in his early 20s, with a dignified and handsome face, worthy of being a member of the royal family, his overall style was really rare.

The magistrate of Kang County submissively said in front of the magistrate: "Master Tong was injured in this county, and the lower officials are in a state of panic. The lower officials have caught all the murderers, please forgive me."

The magistrate glanced at the crowd around the lobby, and slowly asked: "You have caught all the murderers, who are they?"

"All the members of the Hui opera troupe where Sai Diaochan worked, as well as the woman who provided Sai Diaochan with the murder weapon. Among them, all the members of the Hui opera troupe, except Sai Diaochan, were killed on the spot. Now Sai Diaochan and the accomplice who provided her with the murder weapon have been arrested. In the lobby. The two of them have already pleaded guilty, and they just need to report to the Ministry of Punishments, and they will be executed after autumn."

A smile appeared on Tongzhifu's face: "Kangzhi County moved really fast. They have pleaded guilty? Bring their confession, let me see."

Kangzhi County hurriedly asked to provide their confessions.

The magistrate took a cursory glance: "Kangzhi County handles the case quickly and handles the case decisively, which is very good."

Kang Zhixian felt a little comforted after hearing this.

The prefect's voice changed: "However, I, Tongbat, was assassinated as soon as I took office here. I'm curious why this beautiful and beautiful Sai Diaochan would assassinate me. I want to interrogate myself, is it possible?"

(End of this chapter)