in2ebook Chapter 128 She is my daughter
Chapter 128 She is my daughter
Han Bo thought to himself that the sir was really fast. He didn't even notice but the color was already painted on the person's arm.
"It turns out it wasn't the man who poisoned, it was Xiaoqing who did it?" someone shouted in astonishment.
"You can't judge a person by his appearance! She has been hiding for long enough!" another person echoed indignantly.
"Oh my God, so the lady was really murdered by someone?" Another person shook his head and sighed in disbelief.
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The crowd watching was talking at once, discussing the matter, and making all kinds of speculations.
"If what the informant said is true, Xiaoqing's behavior is truly a heinous crime!" Suddenly, an indignant roar came from the crowd.
These words were like a stone thrown into the water, stirring up a thousand waves. People began to whisper to each other, expressing indignation and condemnation of Xiaoqing's behavior.
"I didn't expect that she looked so honest on weekdays, but was so insidious and cunning behind the scenes!"
"It's really hard to predict people's hearts! Madam treated her well, how could she be so cruel?"
"Such a vicious person must not be let off lightly! She must receive the punishment she deserves!"
For a moment, the crowd was furious, and the scene became chaotic and noisy. The anger spread quickly like a plague, and everyone was immersed in the hatred towards Xiaoqing.
Xiaoqing just stood there with her head down, as if she had expected it, and didn't say a word.
"There is indeed a major suspicion, right? This is all thanks to Miss Xiliu." The two faces in Shangguan Qing's mind merged into one. It was indeed the woman who visited the prison. I wonder what role she played in this case?
Xi Liu hurriedly helped the third aunt up and asked with concern: "Miss, are you okay? I have helped you catch the real murderer and proved that we are the ones who were wrongly accused, right, sir?" After saying that, Xi Liu looked at Shangguan Qing with expectation.
Shangguan Qing nodded slightly to show his approval, and then said: "Thanks to your help, we were able to capture the murderer this time. You can be considered as meritorious officials. After returning to the government office, you can go and claim your reward."
Hearing this, Xi Liu was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, sir!" At this moment, this big man who had always been honest suddenly hugged the third aunt and burst into tears.
Shangguan Qing saw that his goal had been achieved, so he prepared to leave the scene. He first carefully checked Xiaoqing's mouth to confirm whether there was any poison hidden in it, and then gently pressed the acupuncture points on her body to prevent her from using martial arts to escape.
The whole action was quick and decisive, without any delay. Then, Shangguan Qing turned around and ordered the accompanying officers: "Take the prisoner away!"
Before leaving, Shangguan Qing bowed to Huangfu Shilang and said earnestly: "Sorry for the offense. Now that the suspect has been arrested, I need to take him back to the Dali Temple for interrogation."
After he finished speaking, he led a group of officers to escort Xiaoqing away, leaving behind only the confused Minister Huangfu and the secretly anxious Madam Huangfu.
At night, in the trial room of the Dali Temple, Xiaoqing sat on a chair, looking ahead with empty eyes.
She took a deep breath and told everyone what happened that year.
It turns out that Hua Dai and her sister Hua Yan were not born from the same mother. Xiao Qing was lonely and helpless since childhood, and she followed a Taoist priest to perform for a living. It was at that time that she learned the skill of shrinking bones.
When she was eleven years old, she fell seriously ill. A Taoist priest thought she would not survive, so he threw her on the roadside. She happened to meet Hua Dai, who begged the master to treat her and take her in, and made her her maid.
Xiaoqing decided to stay with Huadai to repay her, but she would never know that repaying her kindness would lead Xiaoqing into a vortex from which she could not turn back.
In order to help Hua Dai ascend to the position of mistress in the mansion, Xiao Qing did not hesitate to use cruel means to put Hua Yan to death. The method she used was actually the strange curse. The curse method was the dirty method she saw the Taoist priest use to help a concubine kill the mistress of the house.
The Taoist priest thought she was young at the time and did not guard against her, but she actually learned the technique secretly.
The attempt to harm Hua Yan actually succeeded that year, and no one noticed anything unusual.
Then they wanted to harm the eldest son, but unexpectedly he escaped from the mansion and was rescued by a quack doctor.
When asked why he changed his appearance, Xiaoqing simply said, "This makes it more convenient to take care of my wife." This explanation was obviously difficult to convince others.
In fact, Hua Dai was afraid that her appearance was too outstanding.
Then, someone asked her what her relationship with Changsun Di was. Xiaoqing suddenly fell silent and closed her lips, as if she was hiding a huge secret in her heart that she didn't want to reveal.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, realizing that there might be more unknown truths hidden behind this. To uncover all the mysteries, further in-depth investigation and excavation are needed.
"You used the bone-shrinking skill to secretly deliver food to Huangfu Yun. Don't think that I don't know about your relationship. I'm just giving you a chance to confess and I'll give you a chance."
When Xiaoqing heard the words "deliver food to Huangfu Yun", a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.
"If you don't confess and keep hiding things, you won't be able to save anyone in the end!" Shangguan Qing saw that it was getting late, so he said this and had her imprisoned. He also reminded everyone of precautions and told them to rest and continue the interrogation in the morning.
After hearing what Shangguan Qing said, Xiaoqing's eyes flashed with panic.
The next morning was the day that Chang Sun Di was going to exchange hostages.
Hearing that the case was going to be tried, Huangfu Yan got the news from somewhere and rushed here early in the morning. Huangfu Shilang also came, and when he saw his son, he felt a sense of guilt.
Bu Shiren has almost recovered, and his whole family came to the trial together.
Above the lobby, there is a plaque with the words "A Clear Mirror Hanging High" hung high, and Shangguan Qing was sitting below it, looking majestic.
The prisoner Xiaoqing was escorted out. When Xiaoqing saw Huadai, she said nothing and just nodded.
Hua Dai seemed relieved to see that Xiao Qing did not betray her, but she still pretended to be sad: "Xiao Qing, my sister has treated you well, why do you want to harm me? You silly girl!"
After hearing this, Han Bo made a dry heave, indicating "I want to vomit."
Shangguan Qing slammed the gavel, and the bailiff shouted "Wei~Wu" and began to try the case. There were also onlookers outside the hall.
Someone said, "Chang Sun Di is leading an army of 300,000 and is about to break into the city. Why don't you pack up and run away?"
"Lord Shangguan is not afraid and is still trying the case. Since Lord Shangguan is not afraid, Kyoto will definitely be safe. Let's not run away and just watch the fun from here."
"Yeah, then we can just eat some melons here for a while!"
Everyone was talking at once, discussing in low voices.
"Who is here? What is your name? Tell me what you have done wrong!" Lord Shangguan was much more majestic than last night.
So Xiaoqing repeated what happened yesterday.
"I'll kill you, you bastard! You've killed my beloved wife!" Minister Huangfu stamped his chest and beat his feet, looking very sad.
Huangfu Yan didn't need to think about it, and he knew that Xiaoqing was a scapegoat, except for his stupid father Xin. He didn't know how he had survived in the officialdom all these years and had not been killed by anyone.
Is Xiaoqing the one who has to bear all of this?
Huangfu Yan was unwilling and sighed secretly, thinking that Shangguan Qing was just like that.
At this moment, someone outside the hall came to report: "A great victory at the city gate, Chang Sun Di was struck to death by lightning!"
Everyone in the court cheered, and it seemed that the trial could no longer continue.
At this time Shangguan Qing noticed a flash of sadness in Xiaoqing's eyes.
Madam Huangfu Hua Dai also flashed and almost slipped off the chair. She seemed to have suffered a great shock and immediately lost her false attitude.
He immediately slammed the gavel and said, "Don't make any noise, wait until we finish trying this case, then we can toast to celebrate.
"Okay! Let's watch it officially!" Everyone calmed down and concentrated on eating the melon.
"Fang Qing!" Xiao Qing's surname was Fang. Shangguan Qing looked at her steadily and said, "Don't you have anything to say?"
"My lord, no." Xiaoqing seemed to have lost the desire to survive at this time.
"Alright! A life for a life. I gave you a chance but you didn't cherish it. After a thorough investigation, if it is indeed as you said, I will report it to the court and execute him on a chosen day." After saying that, without waiting for Fang Qing to speak, he ordered, "Bring Huangfu Yun!"
It seems that Shangguan Qing is concerned about efficiency, so these two cases will be tried together.
Shangguan Qing still treated the same way as before, and it seemed that he was just going through the motions with Huangfu Yun.
Huangfu Yun confessed to his crimes.
"Good! The murderer Huangfu Yun has confessed his guilt. Huangfu Yun raped and killed her husband, and plotted to seize the Bu family property. He is vicious and deserves death. A life must be paid for a life. After a thorough investigation, if it is indeed as you said, we will report it to the court and execute him on a chosen day!" Shangguan Qing said this again.
After hearing this, Huangfu Yun sat down on the ground with a plop. She thought that since she was pregnant and Bu Shiren was not harmed, she would give him a lighter sentence.
Madam Huangfu was also stunned when she heard this.
"Sir, your judgment is unfair!" Before anyone could say anything, Xiaoqing shouted anxiously.
"What? Do I need you to worry about my trial? Besides, who are you to her? Her mother hasn't even said anything unfair, so why would a maid like you worry about it?" Shangguan Qing sneered.
"Sir, please be clear-headed! Regardless of the fact that Yun'er did not cause any substantial harm to Mr. Bu this time, she is now pregnant and the child in her belly is innocent. Shouldn't she be given a lighter sentence?" Hua Dai seemed to be distracted just now, and now she shouted as if she had just woken up from a dream.
"She actually did such a shameless thing, having an affair with someone else and attempting to murder her own husband! Just based on this fact, according to folk customs, she should be drowned in a pond. What's more hateful is that this person is as vicious as a snake and attempted to seize the Bu family's property with the adulterer. If such a vicious person is not eliminated, won't she continue to cause endless harm? Let her give birth to a child and continue to harm others?" Shangguan Qing was eloquent.
The people outside shouted at the right time: "Your Excellency has made a good judgment!"
"Sir, I confess, can you give Huangfu Yun a lighter sentence?"
"I have already given you a chance, but you didn't know how to cherish it. Do you think I was joking with you?" Shangguan Qing's eyes were sharp and his tone was full of unquestionable majesty.
"Come here, bring Wu Li here quickly! He committed adultery and dared to kill the daughter of a loyal and honest man. His crimes are extremely serious. There is no need for trial. Take him to the execution ground immediately and behead him in public!"
"Ah? Please spare my life, sir! I am innocent!" Wu Li, who was dragged onto the stage by the guards, looked pale and trembled all over. He was even so scared that he wet his pants on the spot.
He secretly complained in his heart. He thought he had planned everything carefully, but Bu Shiren was not hurt at all. According to common sense, at most he would be exiled to the border. As long as his family secretly took care of him, his life should not be too difficult. However, at this moment, facing this sudden verdict, he was completely panicked and at a loss.
When Huangfu Yun heard this, his eyes went dark and he fainted.
"No! Sir!" Xiaoqing's face was pale, her body was shaking, and she rushed to the hall. Her eyes were full of fear, and tears kept falling from the corners of her eyes.
"Please spare their lives, sir! I am willing to confess everything! I will tell you everything! Please be merciful and give them a lighter sentence!" Xiaoqing cried out at the top of her lungs, her voice echoing throughout the entire hall.
Shangguan Qing stared at Xiaoqing with a sharp gaze, and asked sternly, "Then tell me, who is Huangfu Yun to you, Fang Qing?"
Faced with Shangguan Qing's questioning, Xiaoqing hesitated for a moment, looked at Hua Yan, and finally gritted her teeth and mustered up the courage to answer: "She...she is my daughter!" After saying this, Xiaoqing was like a deflated ball. She exhausted all her strength, collapsed to the ground, and burst into tears.