Chapter 220: Shopkeeper Xu Dies
Magistrate Liu was tempted for a second, but quickly gave up the idea.
After the surrounding jailers had left, he said earnestly, "Old Xu, you and I have known each other for ten years."
Shopkeeper Xu nodded slightly.
Over the past ten years, he has given this old man a lot of money, and every penny is recorded in the account.
Is this person going to give up on him?
Thinking of this, Shopkeeper Xu looked at the other party with vigilance.
Prefect Liu frowned: "What's that look in your eyes? How could I be a traitor?!"
Shopkeeper Xu hurriedly said, "Sir, you have misunderstood me. It is thanks to your support over the years that Tianxianglou has been able to develop to this point. If it had been buried like this, the Luo family would not necessarily worship you as much as I do!"
I feel very sad when I talk about Magistrate Liu.
Over the years, he had given no less than ten thousand taels of silver to the higher-ups, but in the end, he was still stuck in the city gate.
Do I really need to ask my father-in-law for help?
Shopkeeper Xu added, "Besides, I'm a businessman. I remember every expense and income clearly. The account books are only known to me."
Magistrate Liu's expression suddenly darkened, and he stared at him with a gloomy gaze.
Shopkeeper Xu lowered his head, cast down his eyes and said nothing.
After a long time, Magistrate Liu stood up and walked out.
"I understand. Manager Xu, please rest assured tonight."
Looking at the other person's back, Shopkeeper Xu's mouth corners slightly raised.
That night, Shopkeeper Xu was sleeping soundly when he suddenly felt a pain in his neck and then woke up.
The strong force on his neck reminded him that Magistrate Liu had attacked him.
Shopkeeper Xu struggled mightily, finally finding a moment to breathe, and shouted, "I have the account books in my hands. Even if I die, he won't be able to rest in peace!"
The person behind him sneered and increased his strength: "Don't bother with that!"
Shopkeeper Xu had a look of horror on his face, his mouth wide open, and his breathing gradually weakened.
Suddenly, I remembered the reason why I ended up in this situation.
He regretted it!
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have hesitated and would have just killed the Luo family and put an end to it!
And this bastard official named Liu, don’t think that everything will be fine if you can kill me!
dream!
…
The next morning.
The trial officially began in the prefectural hall, and Zhu Mingqing arrived early today.
The family members of the deceased knelt respectfully on the other side and signed their names.
"My lord, something bad has happened!"
Suddenly, a pale-faced yamen runner rushed in, pointing outside with a trembling finger: "That, Shopkeeper Xu, committed suicide out of fear of punishment!"
"What?!"
Prefect Liu looked horrified as he turned to Lord Shang and said, "Sir, it's all because of my poor supervision. The truth hasn't been uncovered yet, and yet someone has gotten into trouble in prison!"
Seeing that he seemed to know nothing, Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but applaud in his heart.
This acting is so poor!
Lord Shang had a calm expression and looked straight at Prefect Liu, but the other party was not at all nervous.
That’s all!
After all, Shopkeeper Xu deserves it.
"Since he committed suicide out of fear of punishment, did he leave anything behind?"
The bailiff immediately presented a piece of cloth written in blood, which was torn from Manager Xu.
Confess the mistakes he made.
But he only said that it was his own doing and hoped that adults could forgive his entire family.
Lord Shang closed the blood letter, stood up and said, "The truth has been uncovered. I will no longer be involved in the following matters. I will depart for the capital today."
Upon hearing this, Magistrate Liu felt relieved.
"Disperse, all dispersed!"
The people who came to watch the excitement walked out one after another.
"Come on, come on, everyone, come and take a look. Hua Xiang Lou is reopening today, and everything is half price!"
The quick-witted Wen Baolu had already sent the waiter outside to advertise, handing out flyers to every passerby.
Even Lord Shang was not spared.
Zhu Mingqing stood beside him and said, "Father has prepared a banquet in Huaxiang Tower. I wonder if Lord Shang would be so kind as to honor me."
Just as Lord Shang was about to refuse seriously, he heard the voices coming from the people in front of him, discussing how delicious the food in Huaxianglou was, which was the best in the world!
Upon hearing this, Lord Shang disagreed.
"Fortunately, Hua Xiang Lou hasn't opened outside the city yet. Otherwise, if it becomes more famous, the prices will definitely increase. Let's eat more now."
"Let's go! I haven't eaten in days. I'm dying of cravings!"
Lord Shang stopped and looked at Zhu Mingqing: "Since it is Elder Luo who has invited me, I cannot let him down."
Zhu Mingqing smiled and extended his hand in a gesture of invitation.
As she turned to get on the carriage, she looked at Wen Baolu not far away and secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Wen Baolu patted his chest and said, "Leave it to me!"
Mr. Liu staggered back home, and his hands and feet went limp as soon as he touched the chair.
"What's wrong with you?" Madam Liu was very confused. "What's the status of Shopkeeper Xu's case? Please tell me."
Mr. Liu opened his mouth, but no words came out!
I was shocked by today's news.
His pale face also made Mrs. Liu's heart beat fast: "Hurry up and tell me, don't keep me in suspense."
Master Liu finally found his voice: "Last night, he committed suicide out of fear of punishment!"
Madam Liu was stunned, then said, "Impossible!"
They have been friends for many years, don’t they know Manager Xu’s character?
Even if there is a slight chance to survive, I will never commit suicide!
Mr. Liu's fingers were shaking as he held the teacup, and he forced himself to take a few sips to calm down.
"Ma'am, do you think it will be our turn later?"
They reached an agreement with many merchants in Guancheng to cut off the Luo family's supply of rice, grain, vegetables and fruits, just to prevent the other party from doing this business.
But they didn't know where the other party got the information, but the quality of the raw materials was even better than those they picked.
Madam Liu shook her head: "No, we didn't kill anyone or poison them. It's okay. Don't scare yourself, okay?"
…
On a street not far from the prefectural government office.
Seeing his wife's figure gradually disappear, Jiang Feng asked, "Master, shall we go back too?"
"Let's go to Tianxiang Tower first." Luo Tingshan replied.
Jiang Feng was puzzled, but he still followed the instructions and stopped at the back gate of Tianxiang Tower.
Xu Changqin sneaked in with his bag on his back and looked around carefully. As soon as he opened the back door, he saw two people standing not far away.
He didn't care much.
"Ouch, who are you? Let me go!"
Jiang Feng pushed him into Tianxiang Tower, and Xu Changqin fell on his butt.
Luo Tingshan turned his wheelchair and closed the back door with his backhand.
"Who are you?"
Xu Changqin moved back fearfully, "I don't know anything about my second uncle. Don't come over here. I don't know anything!"
Seeing the other party's hand reaching towards his neck, Xu Changqin immediately raised his hand to block it, but was still picked up like a chicken.
"Sir, please spare my life. I have money. I will give you whatever you want!"
There is no trace of the heroism and dignity of the former young master of the Xu family.
Jiang Feng threw the man in front of his master: "Don't talk nonsense, just answer whatever I ask you!"
Luo Tingshan thought of the news from He Shu, his eyes icy, "Hand over Manager Xu's account book!"
Xu Changqin was so frightened that his body trembled.
How could this person know that my second uncle had hidden such a thing?
If Prefect Liu found out...
Where is your life?
No, could it be that these people belong to Magistrate Liu?
Xu Changqin whispered, "I don't know what you are talking about."
Luo Xiao said calmly: "Since you don't want to talk about it, then don't talk anymore and cut off your tongue!"
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