Chapter 395 Interrogation

Once they get to the court, they will have no choice but to remain stubborn.

Magistrate Lu was reluctant to carry out the execution during these three days, as it was unlucky after all. After a few questions, he understood clearly that these two servants were typical slippery and cunning slaves in wealthy families, who were accustomed to playing tricks and being cunning.

County Magistrate Lu smiled and said, "If you confess honestly, you'll suffer less. Since I summoned you here, I naturally have evidence and witnesses. I gave Doctor Liu money for no reason and asked him to stay out of town for a while. And someone who wasn't usually diligent suddenly took the initiative to serve tea and water. This is full of suspicious points. If I'm not mistaken, then the unused medicine bag is either on you or in your room, right? After all, there are so many people in the inn, and you won't rush to deal with it. Of course, it's safer to keep it with you. I'll carefully check your itinerary for the past few days."

"Do you really think I can't find out?"

"If you don't tell the truth, and I find out, you'll end up in a completely different situation."

Dou Jin and Dou Quan immediately panicked.

Dou Quan was the first one who couldn't bear it anymore. He kowtowed and begged for mercy, confessing everything.

Dou Jin's face changed, but he didn't dare to stop it in front of County Magistrate Lu, otherwise he would definitely be beaten.

As a last resort, he also confessed.

The unused medicine bag was indeed in Dou Jin's arms.

With both witnesses and evidence present, the two men signed their names and were taken into custody. County Magistrate Lu immediately ordered Captain Yu to keep an eye on the examination room and arrest Dou Zhongli as soon as he came out.

Fortunately, Liang Minglang and Xu were capable, so Liang Mingxuan still took part in the Tongshi exam, otherwise it would have been a great pity.

County Magistrate Lu was still a little worried, so he quickly asked Doctor Li to prepare medicine to treat diarrhea and regulate the spleen and stomach. After today's exam was over, he would quickly check on Liang Mingxuan again.

When Lu Xiaoyue learned that Liang Mingxuan had been drugged by Dou Zhongli, she angrily complained, "I knew the one who would harm Mingxuan would be Dou Zhongli. He and his two henchmen are so annoying. They always want to bully us. Mingxuan is stronger than him, so he especially likes to target Mingxuan and always tries to sow discord between them. He always speaks ill of Mingxuan in front of me. Humph, he's the worst! Mingxuan never speaks ill of others. I'm going to go visit Mingxuan!"

Madam Lu hurriedly said, "We can't go. Madam Xu is here. Don't worry, Madam Xu is very considerate. They will definitely take good care of Mingxuan. You can visit him again after you go to the county school in a few days."

"Mom, by that time the daylilies will be cold!"

"You still know about daylily? You can't go there either. Your father is the county magistrate. If our family has any private dealings with Mingxuan now, and Mingxuan passes the exam, someone with bad intentions might say that our two families colluded to help him cheat. Wouldn't that harm him?"

Lu Xiaoyue was stunned.

Madam Lu sighed and gently tapped her forehead, "You, this is not a child anymore. You should not be so impulsive and willful in many cases."

Lu Xiaoyue said "Oh" in a depressed tone.

The sun gradually moved westward, and the crowd outside the cordon of the children's examination site gradually gathered, forming a large crowd.

Everyone is waiting for their relatives or masters.

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang were also there.

Liang Minglang watched all around, quietly protecting Xu Zhichun, not letting anyone have the chance to touch or rub her. He comforted Xu Zhichun, "Don't worry, it should be fine soon. Our Mingxuan will definitely get good grades."

Xu Zhichun nodded.

The people around them started talking without saying a word, hoping for good luck.

"My little Jing did better in the exam!"

"Our A-Yu is always praised by the teacher. He said he will definitely pass the exam this time!"

"My young master is studious and smart, he will definitely pass the exam!"

"Humph, my young master is really amazing!"

Xu Zhichun and Liang Minglang were at a loss whether to laugh or cry. They were too lazy to join the battlefield which seemed harmonious on the surface but was actually full of open and covert fighting where everyone wanted to gain the upper hand verbally for good fortune, so they simply moved to the side.

In the examination room, with three long whistles, the invigilator sang in unison, and the time for the first Tongshi exam was up. All students put down their pens, stood up, and stood in an orderly manner.

If anyone is found not putting down the pen at this time, he/she will be judged as violating the rules and the result of this game will be cancelled.

The students did not dare to act rashly. They were very cautious and well-behaved. They packed their things neatly and lined up to leave the school one after another.

Dou Zhongli was in a very good mood.

He felt that he had performed very well, with his ideas flowing freely and his writing being inspired by God. If nothing unexpected happened, this was an exceptional performance and he would definitely get a good result, and even have a great chance of vying for first place.

He never thought that he would fail the exam; he was more concerned about his ranking.

A hand gently rested on his shoulder from behind. Dou Zhongli turned his head subconsciously, and was so startled that he almost dropped the basket in his hand. "Why is it you!"

Liang Mingxuan smiled, innocent and kind, "Yeah, I didn't scare you, did I?"

Dou Zhongli: “.”

He opened his mouth, but no word came out.

Didn't he not come for the exam? Why is he here?

How could he even take the exam? How did Dou Jin and Dou Quan manage to do it!

Strangely enough, Dou Zhongli, who was full of confidence just now and even felt that he could compete for the first place, his self-confidence collapsed instantly when he saw Liang Mingxuan. He subconsciously felt that he would definitely not be able to beat him in the exam.

This feeling made him angry, hateful and jealous.

Dou Zhongli forced a smile and said, "I didn't see you for a long time when I entered the venue this morning. I thought you had some accident and couldn't come. Haha."

There were several students in front and behind the two of them who were all students of the county school. When they heard this, they also started talking about it, expressing their concern and curiosity.

"Yeah, that's what I thought at the time."

"That's right, I was thinking that. Mingxuan usually doesn't stay that late."

"So what exactly delayed Mingxuan this morning?"

It's no wonder that everyone is curious. After all, for scholars, the Tongshi is so important that everyone would try to take it early rather than late. Even the biggest matters would give way to it.

Unless it is really necessary.

Liang Mingxuan pursed his lips and smiled. "A little accident happened. I must have eaten something I shouldn't have eaten yesterday. I had severe abdominal pain and diarrhea last night. Luckily, my eldest brother and his wife prepared some medicine early. I feel better after taking it. This morning, my hands and feet are still a little sore and my face is pale, so I rested a little longer before coming here."

Dou Zhongli felt dizzy and immediately rushed to ask, "How could this happen? You are so careless!"

The more he did, the more he should be the first to express his innocence.

The others were also shocked.

"Oh my god, this is too dangerous!"

"I broke out in a cold sweat just listening to that."

"Be careful, we all have to be careful!"

"That's right!"

"Are you all right now?"

Liang Mingxuan deliberately chose this moment to speak out, his purpose also being to remind all his classmates to be vigilant. He nodded and said, "Yes, everyone is right. We should all be more careful. I'm fine now, and it didn't affect my exam today."