Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Merry Murder

Zhao Hu took the order and went straight to Huzhou City without saying a word. It is said that Su Shi ordered Zheng Hai to investigate around the neighborhood, and Li Long and Wu Jiang went to summon the butcher Sun Sanlang.After the three left, Su Shi told Su Ren to escort his family to Huzhou City first.Su Ren agreed and told his family to pack up and leave the shop.Su Shi sat idle in the shop, holding a bowl of tea, and looking through the window, he saw people coming and going in the street, which was very lively. Pancake sellers and tofu sellers carried their burdens through the streets and alleys; firewood sellers and small vegetable sellers , Selling groceries, the voice of hawking is endless.

Suddenly, Su Shi saw a person outside the inn door, looking around.Su Shi was puzzled, so he got up and walked out. When the man saw someone coming out, he turned around and left.Su Shi shouted, "Stay here."The man turned around, looking embarrassed.Su Shi shouted and asked: "Who are you? What are you doing here?" The man was about thirty, with a simple and honest appearance, as if he was frightened because of timidity, and he hurriedly said: "Please, is Master Su here? Su Shi was taken aback, and said, "Why are you looking for Mr. Su?" The man said, "I have something important to tell you." Su Shi said, "I'm Su Shi next. Let's talk in the room. Xiaoer, please pour tea." The man was so terrified that he didn't dare to sit down. He lowered his head and said, "The little man heard about the trial of the murder case, and remembered what happened last night. He was very suspicious. So I came to tell the man." Su Shi said, "What is your name? Where do you live?" How suspicious is the situation last night?" The man said: "The villain Feng Er lives by the side of the three-eye well next to the village. Last night, the villain was unwell and went to bed early. He woke up at night to defecate and squatted in the latrine behind the house. Hearing someone's exclamation, the villain was frightened half to death, thinking there was a ghost."

Su Shi asked: "Where is the place behind your house?" Feng Er said: "It's a small road. One end leads to Zhuangwai Avenue, and the other end leads to Street Town." Su Shi said: "About what time?" The villain is not very clear." Su Shi said: "Besides this, is there any other abnormality?" Feng Erdao: "Then there were some noises, and the villain didn't dare to listen too much, so he coughed loudly to strengthen his courage, and then hurriedly went back to his room and fell asleep. Hearing about the murder case in Zhuangzhong this morning, the sound seems to be a tearing sound." Su Shi said: "In that case, lead me there quickly."

Feng Er led Su Shi out of the inn, passed through the neighborhood, and turned into a narrow road.The road is lined with overgrown weeds and dense trees.Walking meandering, for a moment, a house was hidden in the woods, which was Feng Er's house.One branch of the road stretches towards the house, and the other stretches forward. Feng Er pointed out: "It's in front." He led Su Shi to go forward and turned to the back of the house, but saw the small road in front of him and the main road.Feng Erdao: "This is where the villain guesses." Su Shi ordered Feng Er to stop and leaned over to look around. Suddenly, there was an abnormality on the left side of the path, but the grass and trees showed signs of breaking and falling down, which was obviously caused by the weight of the weight. .Su Shi bent over and looked carefully, and suddenly saw a flash in the grass, which seemed to be something, but when he pulled it away, it was a hairpin.Su Shi thought: Could this hairpin belong to Zhou Yuer?In this way, the exclamation that Feng Erwen heard was the sound Zhou Yuer made when she was killed.In such a dark night, what was Zhou Yuer doing here?Is it a date with someone?Or pass by here and be ambushed?After the murderer murdered Zhou Yu'er, or heard Feng Er coughing, he was frightened, fearing that the matter would be revealed, so he moved the body to another place?The murderer is Zhou Yuer's appointment?Or have murderous intentions and shadowy followers?Or is it an accidental encounter, an evil person?

When Su Shi was thinking about it, he suddenly saw some white powder in the grass, varying in size and length, or like one or two grains of rice, or in the form of crystals or powder.Su Shi picked it up carefully, put it in the palm of his hand, and identified it from left to right.Su Shi wrapped it in a handkerchief and put it in his sleeve.Su Shi walked out of the path, stood in the middle of the avenue, and asked, "Where is Zhou Yuer's house?" Feng Erdao: "It's on the right side of the path, along this avenue for a while, and his home is behind the neighborhood." Su Shi secretly said: "So it is. I At that time, I will go wrong." Su Shi asked: "On the left side of the small road, which family can the avenue lead to?" Feng Erdao: "There are many families in front, and the leader is Qian Dashan from Qianjiazhuang." Su Shi said: " What is the name of Qian Dashan?" Feng Er said: "Qian Liang." Su Shi heard "Qian Liang" and thought of the rich country gentleman in the inn, so he was Qian Dashan.Could the case be related to him?Thinking of this, Su Shi secretly laughed in his heart: Since the judgment of the case, the suspicion has become more and more serious, just like the catcher, who sees that everyone looks like a thief, and he is still funny.

Su Shi thanked Feng Er, walked forward along the road, turned around a forest, saw a manor, presumably this garden was the house of Qian Liang and Qian Dashan, the manor was built with high walls, inside the walls Cornices and green tiles are hidden among the trees.A gravel path connects the manor with the avenue, and the gate of the garden is closed. It turned out to be the back garden. Presumably the main entrance of the mansion is facing the neighbors.Su Shi suddenly heard a dog barking, looked around, but saw no one.The avenue extends along the high wall, connects with Chuanjie Mashi Road not far ahead, and then goes west.Su Shi looked at the hills in the distance, and reckoned that it was about a mile from the scene behind Feng Er's house to the place where the crime happened.Su Shi stood at the intersection of the two roads, and while he was thinking, he vaguely heard the sound of reading aloud, so he searched for the sound and left.

The private school was at the intersection, and there were three or four families around it. Su Shi stood in front of the private school and looked up, but saw four characters in italics on the board of the private school: Mingde School. The word "Mingde" should come from "Great Learning", the opening chapter of which says: The way of great learning lies in Ming Mingde, in being close to the people, and in ending in perfection.The font is strong and powerful, but it is a pity that it lacks a bit of momentum, as if copying Cai Xiang's book.Su Shi smiled and said: "This word is too clumsy, and it seems to be unrefined. Cai Junmo is highly talented, has accumulated profound knowledge, and his heart and hand are in harmony with each other. He is the number one in this dynasty. And lost his spirit." Su Shi stepped across the threshold, but he heard the students inside say in unison: "The Master said: 'A good man has taught the people for seven years, and he can be defeated." The Master said: "If you don't teach the people to fight , It means abandoning it.'" Another person said: "Peace is for the people, war is for the army. If you are prepared, you will be safe, and if you live in peace, you will be prepared for danger." Su Shi heard it clearly, and it was Mr. Qian Xiao.

Su Shi passed through the Heavenly Court, stood outside the threshold, and looked around. It was Mr. Qian Xiao. He saw that he was dedicated to preaching and teaching. How can there be troubles in the west and north?The people of the world know that they are safe but not in danger, and they are able to relax but not toil, which is a great disaster for the country.Su Shi praised in a low voice.Hearing this, Qian Xiao turned around and saw that it was Su Shi, the magistrate, who hastily put down his books and hurried over. After giving the ceremony, he led him into the side room.Qian Xiao shouted: "Luaner, come out to meet the guests." He could only hear the reply from inside: "Father, who is here?" Like a willow, with water-cut pupils, red lips and white teeth, beautiful appearance, with a bit of shyness, a pretty figure that is interesting, and she is just twenty-eight years old.The woman came slowly and bowed her head to salute.Qian Xiaodao: "Luaner, this is Mr. Su, a scholar of the Hanlin University at that time." The woman said, "Little girl Qian Luan has met your lord." Tea." Qian Luan agreed in a low voice, her voice was as sweet as that of the oriole.

Su Shi has seen many women, but he has never seen such a delicate woman, perhaps because of the beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, he can't help but sigh.Qian Xiao asked Su Shi to sit up, leaned forward and said, "The little girl Qian Luan lost her mother since she was a child and was brought up by an old man. Now she is sixteen years old. She is at home, doing some female labor, and occasionally teaching her to read and write. Luan'er is also sensible. The family affairs do not distract me. It is just that my husband is over fifty, and my little girl is not yet married. I am thinking about it and have nothing else to ask. I just hope to find someone who is educated and reasonable, so that a wish can be fulfilled." Su Shi nodded and said. "Mr. is right. I wonder if there is a suitable person?" Qian Xiao sighed, "The ones who seek relatives are like crucian carp crossing the river, but the ones who are satisfied are very few." Qian Luan curled up and passed tea, Then he turned around and left.

Su Shi suddenly saw the melancholy look in Qian Luan's eyebrows, and was surprised in his heart, not knowing why. Su Shi brought the tea and took a sip. It was really refreshing, and he repeatedly said it was wonderful.Qian Xiaodao: "My lord likes this tea so much, and then the old man asked the little girl to pack half a catty and give it to the adult." Su Shi said: "Mr. This tea is produced in your home?" Qian Xiaodao: "No. This tea is from Qian Liang Qian Shanren Gift. This tea is produced on the top of a high mountain. It receives the essence of the world, the sun and the moon, picks the young buds, and goes through six rounds of hands to get this tea." Su Shi said: "Except for Qian Shanren, has anyone else ever had this tea? Qian Xiaodao: "The local family has some tea trees, but they are not of different species. Qian Shan's family has a lot of wealth and a vast field, but this tea can only be found on the top of Qingjing Mountain, which is not far from here, and the tea forest on the mountain is only one or two round. It is very rare." Su Shi said: "Since it is so rare, why did Qian Liang give it to you so generously?" Qian Xiaodao: "I don't know, although Qian Liang's family is rich, he is extremely generous and forthright. , If someone in the village is in trouble, he will try his best to help, without expecting anything in return. Therefore, people call him a good man.”

Su Shi praised: "In this way, this Qian Liang is a man of benevolence and righteousness." Qian Xiaodao: "It is true. In terms of seniority, the old man is his uncle, but the old man's family has fallen. , There is no school at all, and the foolish people never want their children and grandchildren to read the books of sages to seek a future. The poor old man failed repeatedly, with white hair and blue shirt, and fell down here. Then Qian Liang funded the construction of a school, hired the old man as a teacher, and educated his children and grandchildren It's really a great deed for the people of Zhuangzhong." Su Shi sighed. In the tea tasting room, Su Shi could see an inkstone on the case, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an ancient inkstone.Qian Xiaodao: "This inkstone is a relic of Mr. Liuhe Dong in the Tang Dynasty, and there are poems on it. If you like it, you can give it to you as a token of respect." Su Shi looked at it carefully, smiled secretly, and repeatedly evaded it, saying that a gentleman should not take away the beauty of others.Qian Xiao was helpless, so he talked with Su Shi about the "Four Books" and "Five Classics", and took out poems and articles for comments.Later, Qian Xiao asked about the "new law".Su Shi smiled without answering, got up and said goodbye.Qian Xiao repeatedly asked her to stay, and then asked her daughter Qian Luan to bring tea, but she did not respond.Surprised, Qian Xiao raised the curtain and stepped into the back hall. Su Shi was about to leave when he suddenly heard reprimands from the back hall, it was obvious that Qian Xiao was reprimanding his daughter.Su Shi carried him into the back hall, looking for the sound and leaving.After passing the back hall, it is the back yard. There are flowers and plants planted in the back yard, and there is a pergola, which is very interesting.There was a side door in the backyard. When Su Shi came to the backyard, he saw Qian Xiao closing the side door. Qian Luan stayed aside, bowed his head in silence, as if he was sobbing.Qian Xiao turned around and saw Su Shi with embarrassment on his face.Su Shi knew that the father and daughter had a grudge, and it was inconvenient to hear, so he left. After leaving the school, Su Shi went back to the inn along the street. Before he was seated, he heard a commotion outside the inn, mixed with scolding. When he leaned forward, it was Li Long and Wu Jiang.The two of them escorted a man, and saw that the man was tall and broad, with a fierce face, swearing and shoving into the inn.Li Long and Wu Jiang met Su Shi, and they said that he was Sun Sanlang.Seeing Su Shi's upright face, Sun Sanlang guessed that the two tolerances were sent by him. He believed that they were the adults of the Huzhou government. I don’t know what crime the villain has committed?” Su Shi’s face was flat, and he said, “You are the butcher Sun Sanlang?” Sun Sanlang said loudly, “So what?” Su Shi smiled lightly, and said, “Do you know me? That Zhou Yuer?" Sun Sanlang said: "The neighbors, why don't you know them?" Su Shi said: "That Zhou Yuer was murdered last night, do you know?" Sun Sanlang's arrogance lowered by three points, and he said in a low voice: " I've heard about it early in the morning, but I don't know the details." Su Shi sneered and said, "Sun Sanlang, why don't you really recruit him?" Li Long and Wu Jiang sternly said, "Bring it on!" People are well-behaved people, and they have never done anything." Su Shi scolded: "Bold Sun Sanlang, do you want to deny it? You just bring the truth about the murder of Zhou Yu'er!" Sun Sanlang was so bluffed that he fell to his knees and repeatedly complained. Said: "My lord, the villain did not harm Zhou Yu'er. Last night, the villain did not go out, and there are family members to testify. If you don't believe me, you can call the villain's family to interrogate." Su Shi sneered: "A few days ago, someone Seeing you quarreling with Zhou Yuer, you are very arrogant, you must be resentful and looking for an opportunity to kill." Sun Sanlang argued anxiously: "A few days ago, the villain did quarrel with Zhou Yuer. It's because he borrowed more than ten villains If the money was not returned, the villain went to pursue it, and didn’t want him to lie and refuse to pay back, so he quarreled with him. How could the villain commit crimes because of this?” Su Shi twisted his beard to think, and said: "Is what you said true?" Sun Sanlang said: "Everything said by the villain is true. If there is any fraud, I am willing to be dealt with by the adults." Su Shi sneered: "Is that true?" Sun Sanlang said "The villain dare not lie." Su Shi said: "I heard from the neighbors in the house that you secretly hooked up with that Zhou Yu'er, and you have had adultery for a long time. Is there such a thing?" There is absolutely no such thing. It’s all neighbors who heard the rumors and made troubles with rumors.” Su Shi sneered, and said: "If you want people not to know, you have to do nothing yourself. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Although you are eloquent, do you know the consequences of cheating and concealing the truth? Sun Sanlang, you should think carefully? Your situation The government already knew about it, it just depends on whether you are honest or not." Sun Sanlang trembled when he heard this, kowtowed again and again, and said: "The villain deserves to die, the villain deserves to die. I hope the lord will forgive me, and the villain just says it." Li Long scolded: "Tell me one by one, don't miss it." Sun Sanlang only promised. This Sun Sanlang was originally a neighbor's helper and a man in the market. He wandered around all day long, wandering around Huajie and Liuxiang.All the meat buyers are from the Qian family, so they know each other well.That Zhou Yu'er was originally a romantic person, she thought she was quite pretty, and Qian Gui often went out, her heart was in full swing, how could she stay in her boudoir?There are many people who tease the strong and handsome men in Zhuangzhong all day long.One day, when Zhou Yu'er came to buy meat, Sun Sanlang made fun of him and chopped off a few more meats. Zhou Yu'er smiled and kept it in his heart.Sun Sanlang saw that there was no one around, so he took a jade hand, but there was no movement, so he was proud of himself, and joked that he would meet at the village outside the village at night.Zhou Yuer left with a smile.Sun Sanlang was secretly proud. That night, he went out early, saying that he was going out to gamble with others, and his wife believed it.That Zhou Yu'er really came, Sun Sanlang was very happy, talked sweetly, and made a good deed while it was dark.Afterwards, Zhou Yuer must have some sweetness.The two colluded secretly and traveled for three to four months.The neighbors in the neighborhood heard and saw, guessed something about it, and spread the news, only hiding money from Qian Gui's mother and son.That Zhou Yu'er was originally a prodigy, but within a few months she got tired of Sun Sanlang and looked for a new owner.The two almost broke off contact.Sun Sanlang saw it in his eyes and was annoyed in his heart, how could he be willing to part with this coquettish woman?After a secret inspection, it was determined that the woman had another new love, so jealous that she kept pestering her day and night.But Zhou Yu'er didn't care about the old relationship at all, and Sun Sanlang became angry and quarreled with him.How could Sun Sanlang give up like this, he suddenly became malicious, thinking about finding out the adulterer, and then revealing his ugly behavior.But that Zhou Yu'er acted secretly, Sun Sanlang was like falling into the clouds, and he didn't notice the slightest.Unexpectedly, this morning, when he heard that the woman had been murdered, Sun Sanlang was so frightened that he closed the meat stall early and went back home.After the narration, Sun Sanlang swore: "Every word said by the villain Shicai is true, if there is any fraud and concealment, I am willing to suffer a thousand cuts." At this moment, there are already many idle people gathered around the inn, talking endlessly.But I saw a person rushing into the crowd, fell to the ground, and cried loudly: "My lord, my husband, Sun Sanlang, was indeed at home last night and never went out, so he was definitely not the culprit of the murder. I beg you to be careful." Su Shi looked over and saw a woman People worship in front of them.Li Long and Wu Jiang scolded loudly: "Bold!" Su Shi waved his hands to signal that they don't need to say more, and asked softly, "Are you Sun Sanlang's wife?" " Su Shi said: "What do you have to say?" Qian said: "The woman heard it clearly outside. Your Excellency is looking for the culprit of the murder. Because Sun Sanlang, the husband's family, had an affair with the woman, there is a possibility of murder. Suspected. But yesterday night her husband’s Sun Sanlang was indeed at home and never went out. If you don’t believe me, there are young disciples and neighbors outside the door who can testify.” After finishing speaking, the woman turned around to greet him, and three people flashed in outside the door, and the three knelt down They fell down on the ground and said in unison: "The villains are willing to testify for Sun Sanlang. Last night, Sun Sanlang slaughtered pigs at home, and he never went out." Su Shi nodded slightly, and waved his hands to let the gangsters back down, leaving only Sun Sanlang.Su Shi said: "Sun Sanlang, since you have been with Zhou Yuer for several months, you should be familiar with him." Sun Sanlang said: "I know a lot." Su Shi said: "Besides you, how many adulterers does Zhou Yuer have? Who's her name? Let's talk about it one by one." Sun Sanlang squeaked: "That woman is very coquettish, and she has three friends before the villain. The neighbor's rogue Qian Jiu, this rogue has already been imprisoned. There are also five flavors in the street. The manager of the shop, Qian Da, is Qian Wang, a scholar who failed in the examination.” Su Shi wondered, “I heard that Qian Da, the shopkeeper of the Wuwei shop, has a close relationship with Zhou Yu’er’s husband, Qian Gui, but that’s the case?” Sun Sanlang said, “That’s right, he two People are very kind. But Qian Da is cunning, with a kind face and a wrong heart. Ming and Qian Gui made friends because of that Zhou Yuer." Su Shi sneered, and thought to himself: "Duan's good friend. The ancients said: A gentleman is like water, and a villain is like water. The reception is like sweet wine, a gentleman can achieve success with indifference, and a villain can be evil. It is a pity that people in the world are often deceived by illusions, and often regard villains as gentlemen." Su Shi ordered Li Long and Wu Jiang to arrest Qian Da and Qian Wang quickly.The two led the way out. Su Shi inquired and ordered Sun Sanlang to stand aside.Suddenly there was a commotion outside the inn, and the onlookers flickered on both sides, only to see a man stumbled into the inn, knelt down on the ground, and shouted: "My lord, please make decisions for the villain!" Su Shi looked over, Seeing the man in his thirties, with a simple and honest appearance, he said: "Get up now. The government asks you, who are you? What are you doing?" The man cried: "The villain is expensive, but the victim Zhou Yu'er Husband. The villain’s wife, Zhou Yu’er, was brutally murdered and killed for no reason. The villain implores the adults to arrest the murderer and punish the crime.” Su Shi heard that this person was Qian Gui, so he couldn't help taking a few more glances, and said calmly, "Qian Gui, has the funeral at home been settled?" It's just that the villain's whole family has been in danger, even in the underworld, I may not be able to rest in peace, I implore the adults to quickly resolve the case." Su Shi said: "The government officials have tried their best to arrest the culprit. According to the circumstances of the case, the culprit must be Zhuang. An acquaintance. Qian Gui, if you think about it carefully, is there anyone who has grievances in Zhuangzhong Town?" Qian Gui thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "The villain's family is cautious, how can there be people who hate each other?" Su Shi Said: "In your opinion, who is this murderer?" Qian Gui bowed his head and said, "The villain has been away from home and has not returned home for more than a month. I don't know why my wife has brought disaster." Su Shi said: "You are in Huzhou What kind of business do you do in the city?" Qian Gui said, "It's a small business for a villain, selling some rouge and face powder." Su Shi pondered: "It must have been raining in Huzhou City a few days ago?" Qian Gui nodded and said, "That's right. It's just cleared up these few days, and there are some customers in the small business side." Su Shi said: "But in the village The guardian called you back?" Qian Gui said: "The villain has not returned home for many days. The day before yesterday, I received a letter from my mother. I missed my mother and the whole family, so I left early today. On the way, I met the village guard. The villain thought that He went to Huzhou, but he didn't expect that his family had a sudden misfortune. When he saw the villain, he hurriedly said: "Qian Gui, I am looking for you in the city of Huzhou, hurry home, something serious happened to your family." When people heard this, they were shocked and hurried back." Su Shi said: "After returning to the village, have you ever gone home and changed your clothes, shoes and socks?" Qian Gui was puzzled, and replied: "The family is so sad, how can you take care of these?" Is Dibao here?" The shopkeeper stood at the door and repeated Su Shi's question.I only heard someone say: "The villain is here." After finishing speaking, one person entered the shop, bowed and said: "The villain Qian Wan is the local landlord. I don't know what orders the adults have for calling the villain?" Su Shi looked at Qian Wan , said: "But you went to call Qian Gui back?" Qian Wan said: "Exactly. This morning, this murder case was discovered. The matter is of great importance. The elders of the gentry in the village discussed and asked the villain to take one person to Huzhou as soon as possible. One is to report to the officials, and the other is to call Qian Gui back." Su Shi asked: "Where do you meet Qian Gui?" Qian Wan said: "You can see Qian Gui seven or eight miles away from the village." Su Shi said: "When you saw him, was he in a carriage? Or on a horse?" Qian Wan replied: "He neither rides a carriage nor rides a horse, but walks." Su Shi said: "Qian Wan, have you ever gone home?" The evil case has something to do with the villain, so how can you go home when you are running around?" Su Shi sneered, "You are bold and rich, why are you hiding the truth? You didn't do it." Qian Gui was startled and shouted: "My lord, you are wronged! Everything the villain said is true, I dare not deceive you." Su Shi scolded: "You drum up your tongue, think you are perfect, but unfortunately you don't know that there is a god in your head. Bold money is expensive, why don't you recruit it quickly?" Qian Gui said: "I don't know what the adults want the villain to confess." Su Shi He sneered and said, "How did you murder your wife Zhou Yu'er?" Qian Gui knelt down immediately after hearing this, complaining repeatedly.Everyone was amazed, secretly amazed, never thought that Zhou Yu'er was actually killed by her husband's Qiangui! Everyone was silent and listened attentively, wondering why the new lord knew that the murderer was Qian Gui.Su Shi said: "Qian Gui, do you think no one knows about this matter? It's wrong! Let me tell you. You didn't return from Huzhou this morning. In fact, you sneaked back to the village last night. It's just that there is no one. People just know." Qian Gui was so frightened that he trembled all over, and said in his mouth: "There has never been, there has never been." Su Shi sneered and said, "What do you intend to do when you sneak back home? It's because you have murderous intentions in your heart. You already knew that your wife Zhou Yu'er was cheating on the traitor, and you were so annoyed that you wanted to murder. This time you sneaked back in disguise and hid in the In the secret place, secretly monitor the movement of your wife Zhou Yuer. At night, that Zhou Yuer went out to have an affair again. You followed her, and suddenly attacked in a remote and uninhabited place, which ended in the woman's life. Then, you moved the corpse to the foot of the mountain, In an attempt to deceive others. After the corpse was removed, you returned home, met your mother, and explained the details. Your mother naturally concealed it for you. Early this morning, you left home and left the village to wait on the road to Huzhou. After the incident , Dibao rushed to Huzhou to report to the official and send a letter to you. You pretended to go home on the road, and happened to meet Dibao Qian Wan and two people. Dibao will tell you the situation. You are sad but not hurt, come again This is a false request to the government to arrest the murderer to show that it has nothing to do with the murder. Qian Gui, is what the government said true?" Qian Gui was stunned and sweated profusely.It's exactly: Don't wait for right and wrong to come to your ears. What used to be love turns into hatred.Everyone was amazed that such an act was indeed extremely cunning, they were staring at Qian Gui eagerly, waiting for his explanation.Qian Gui cried out for being wronged, and cried out: "Master, this villain has always been honest and honest, and he is definitely not such a cunning person. What your lord said is nothing but conjecture. It is not true. I hope your lord can make a clear conclusion." Su Shi sneered, and said loudly: "This government has expected you to quibble and deny. If there is no factual basis, how can this government say such words? If so, you and your neighbors may not be convinced." I thought to myself: Master Su is telling the truth, if there is no basis, how can we believe it?But I don't know how he knows?Su Shi said in a loud voice: "Qian Gui, stand up now. Let everyone wait and see. All the neighbors, please see that Qian Wan's shoes, socks and trousers are covered with mud marks. Qian Wan, tell all the neighbors that this is Why?" Qian Wandao: "Report to your lord. Because of the rain a few days ago, there is a lot of water and silt on the road to Huzhou." Su Shi said: "Let's look at the situation of money." Everyone looked down and saw him A little mud was splashed on the edge of the shoe and the side of the trousers.If, as Qian Gui said, he got up early from Huzhou city and returned on foot without changing his shoes, socks and trousers, how could it be so? Qian Gui was startled, looked down, then turned to look at Qian Wan's trousers, it was really different.Qian Gui argued anxiously: "Little people are always prudent and travel very carefully, so it's not surprising that there are few mud stains." Su Shi smiled lightly and said: "This morning, after Zhou Yu'er's case happened, our government has visited your house I met your mother. Your mother asked me: "What is the purpose of coming here? Could it be that you came to find my son Qiangui?" Since you have not been at home for a long time, how could your mother ask such words? Your mother asked this question , It shows that his heart is empty, and he has the determination to go home in his heart. Moreover, after the government inspected Zhou Yuer's body, we went to your house, and saw a pole of clothes in the sun under the willow tree in your house, and there were still some clothes in it. The man’s trousers are still dripping. There are no other men in your family, where did these trousers come from? This is all evidence of your return from Huzhou. Bold money is expensive, and the evidence of the crime is conclusive. What else can you say?” Qian Gui shuddered, fell down on the ground, and cried loudly: "The villain deserves death, he shouldn't have deceived the adult, I hope the adult will forgive me. The villain did return home last night, but the death of his wife has nothing to do with the villain." Relationship. The villain did not murder his wife." Su Shi said: "You start from the beginning." Qian Gui said: "The day before yesterday, the villain's mother asked the money shopkeeper of Wuwei Store to send me a letter. The letter only said that the villain's wife It became more and more unseemly. Every day when I went out, my mother would persuade me, but the woman not only refused to listen, but even refuted it. My mother had no choice but to send a letter to the villain and let the villain decide. My mother expected that the villain would not believe it. , and asked the villain to come back overnight, to see what happened. The villain believed his words, so he returned quietly, arrived at home after dark yesterday, hid behind the house, and observed the movement. Sure enough, the woman opened the door and left The villain followed him far away, intending to prove the adultery, but he saw him enter the street diagonally from the avenue behind the street. After a while, the bitch really entered the adulterer's house. The villain saw this scene , very angry. It's just such a family ugliness, it's inconvenient to expose it immediately, for fear of causing jokes in the neighbors and neighbors, I think in my heart, and I will ask this bitch carefully when he returns home. If he can repent, reform his mistakes, and cut off such right and wrong contacts, That's all. The villain went back to De's house alone, waiting for his wife to return. Unexpectedly, after not seeing him for a long time, the villain felt anxious, so he went out of the house again to look for his wife. Unexpectedly, at the intersection, the villain was almost thrown But, looking carefully, the villain was almost scared to death, but it was actually a person. The villain shouted boldly, but there was no response. In the dark, the villain recognized it was the villain's wife. When he touched his breath, there was nothing there. Already dead! The villain was terrified, his whole body was cold, and he didn't know what to do. He hurriedly sneaked back to the manor, but fortunately no one saw him, if not, the news of his wife's sudden death came the next day, and others would doubt the villain. The villain is It's hard to tell the whole family. Go home and tell my mother. My mother is also shocked and blames the villain. In a panic, the villain came up with this method. The next morning, he went out of the village and pretended to be in the avenue. Returning home, I bumped into Lord Baoqian Wan by accident. The villain said that others didn't know, but unexpectedly was discovered by the adult. Sir, everything the villain said is true, there is absolutely no lie. If it is not true, I am willing to be dealt with by the adult." When everyone heard about it, they were suspicious and looked at Su Shi.Su Shi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Qian Gui, who is that adulterer?" Qian Gui gritted his teeth and said, "It's not someone else, it's Qian Da, the shopkeeper of the Wuwei shop who is close to the villain!" Everyone was surprised.Su Shi whispered, and asked back: "Your mother's letter was delivered by him?" Qian Gui said: "He has never been to Huzhou. The person who sent the letter is just a guy who goes to and from Huzhou City to buy goods." Su Shi realized: "That's how it is." Qian Gui said: "The villain treats him like a brother. Never thought that he is not as good as a beast. It's really hateful." Su Shi took out the hairpin from his sleeve, handed it over, and said: "Qian Gui , do you know this thing?" Qian Gui took the hairpin, took a rough look, nodded again and again, and said, "I know it. This is exactly what the villain's wife, Zhou Yu'er, bought from Huzhou City. of." Su Shi took out his purse again and handed it to Qian Gui for identification.After Qian Gui identified it, he said: "Although the villain's wife has a purse, it is not this one. Could it be that he bought it new?" Su Shi said nothing, took the purse, put it in his sleeve, and asked: "Just now I heard what you said, That corpse seems to be at the intersection of the main road and the small road, not at the foot of the mountain?" Qian Gui said in a daze, "How dare the villain deceive Sir Meng. Last night, the villain clearly saw the corpse at the intersection behind Feng Er's house, but he never thought about the corpse He actually moved to the foot of Zhuangbian Mountain. When the villain came back, he was puzzled secretly, but he dared not speak out. I think that since the villain left, the murderous body came back again and moved to another place." Su Shi thought, "Maybe you When the corpse was found, the murderous body was hidden in the dark undergrowth. The murderous body was only discovered by others, and after you left, the murderous body was moved to the foot of the mountain." During the speech, someone entered the door, and everyone looked at it, and recognized that it was Qian Shunshi, the owner of the noodle shop.Qian Shunshi knelt down on the ground and said: "The villain Qian Shunshi kowtowed to the lord." The owner of the inn told Su Shi in a low voice that the Qian Shunshi noodle shop was adjacent to the Wuwei shop.Su Shi nodded and said, "It turned out to be the shopkeeper Qian, so let's get up. I don't know what advice the shopkeeper Qian has here?" Qian Shunshi got up and said, "I dare not take the advice. The villain is the first to report if he has doubts." Su Shi said: "Please tell me "Qian Shunshi said: "The villain is adjacent to Qian Da, and he opened a Qianji powder shop. Last night, the villain and his wife and children were making noodles, and there seemed to be quarrels in the neighbor's house. The villain has always been with the Qianji powder shop. Da Buhe heard the movement and became curious, so he peeped outside the courtyard wall. It turned out that Qian Da was arguing with a woman. The villain could vaguely hear a few words, as if the woman asked Qian Da Ask for silver taels. Later, there was no more quarreling, and the villain went back to the house." Su Shi asked curiously: "Can you tell who that woman is? Could it be Qian Da's family?" Qian Shunshi shook his head again and again, and said, "Qian Da's family had already died the year before last. Where did he come from? The villain heard someone outside the door For a long time, I felt that this matter was strange, so I came out to report to the lord. Who is that woman, the villain dare not speak to himself." Su Shi nodded, and Qian Shunshi backed out.Li Long and Wu Jiang flashed in from outside the door. They had seen Su Shi, followed by a man. He was dressed as a scholar, fair-skinned, and his clothes were worn out, but clean and tidy.Li Longdao: "Reporting to my lord, the villain looked for it in many ways, but Qian Da has long since disappeared. I only called Qian Wang, a scholar." Su Shi saw that although Qian Wang was a down-and-out scholar, his face was full of arrogance.Qian Wang took a step forward and said loudly, "I am a law-abiding citizen. Why are you arresting me?" Su Shi said, "Since you are a scholar Qian Wang, do you know the crime?" Qian Wang laughed and said, "I am Qian Wang. Wang has learned the way of the sages and sages, kept his senses in poverty, and cultivated himself according to the principles. Although he failed to achieve excellence, he is still a local celebrity and sage. What is the crime?" Su Shi laughed and said, "Qian Wang, do you know about Zhou Yu'er?" Qian Wang wondered, "What about Zhou Yu'er? What does it have to do with me?" Li Long said, "Bold Qian Wang, such a slippery tongue. Zhou Yu'er was killed, you actually I don't know? It must be an intention to conceal the truth." Qian Wang was shocked when he heard this, and said: "It turns out that I don't know at all." Wu Jiang sneered: "You don't know about such a big event, who would believe it? Is it because of a guilty conscience? Can't you?" Qian Wang was startled and said, "What do you mean by your words, do you suspect that I am a murderer?" Li Long said, "You should be clear about what is in your heart." Qian Wang laughed and said, "I have no complaints with that Zhou Yu'er. No hatred, how could you do such an absurd thing? Besides, three or four of my close friends and I drank and chanted poems at home all night long, and never went out for half a step until dawn. How do you know what is going on outside? If you don’t believe it, you can ask My best friends." Su Shi ordered Li Long and Dibao to call several scholars in the village.Two people squeezed into the crowd outside the door, they were Qian Wang's friends.Li Long led two scholars in.Su Shi asked about the situation last night, and the two scholars replied that the words were the same as what Qian Wang said, and no one went out halfway.It turned out that Qian Wang was young and full of blood, and was seduced by Zhou Yuer, so he hooked up a little bit, but Zhou Yuer was a watery person after all, and he abandoned Qian Wang within a month.The two have not seen each other for half a year. After Qian Wang and others withdrew, Su Shi asked about Qian Da's situation.Li Longdao: "The villain rushed to the Wuwei shop. The shopkeeper said that the shopkeeper had gone out wearing a hat early in the morning and hadn't returned yet. When the villain asked where he was going, the guy just shook his head. The villain asked again in the neighborhood, but he couldn't interrogate him. Son. I had to go to find Qian Wang. Presumably Qian Da knew that the murder case had been exposed, so he ran away in a hurry." Su Shi nodded and said, "This Qian Da must be an important person, so he must be found." Li Long said: "You can order The dibao leads the villain to look around." Su Shi distributed the dibao, and the dibao took orders.The rest were handed over to Wu Jiang for disposal.