“The two Liu boys aren’t locals and aren’t familiar with Wangjia Village, so they couldn’t have planned to kill the entire Wang family so meticulously in such a short time. Therefore, they must have had a local accomplice. And I guess that accomplice is Wang Changfu.”
“I’ve seen the clothes the deceased were wearing, and I saw Wang Changfu again yesterday. The two families are brothers, but the difference in their wealth can be seen from their clothing. And Wang Changfu had Wang Zhangshi’s handkerchief, a handkerchief embroidered with Wang Zhangshi’s name. Either Wang Changfu found it, or he had an affair with Wang Zhangshi.”
"Money and women—such great temptations. It's normal for Wang Changfu to help him plan all this. Or perhaps, the arrival of the Liu brothers just happened to do him a favor. With Wang Shunzi's family killed, all of the Wang family's property, houses, fields, and livestock will belong to Wang Changfu's family. Wang Changfu is also the youngest son in his old age, so he's probably not married yet. Wouldn't most of these things be his?"
After Gu Xin finished speaking her mind, she looked at Lord Qin.
Lord Qin nodded and pointed out one inconsistency: "According to what the princess said, Wang Changfu and Wang Zhangshi had an affair, so why did he kill Wang Zhangshi?"
Gu Xin smiled and said, "Lord Qin, I didn't say that Wang Changfu committed murder. I only said that he was an accomplice. The real perpetrators were the Liu brothers."
"Hahahaha..." Lord Qin laughed loudly, "Princess, these three were arrested this morning. Would the princess be interested in attending the trial in the main hall?"
Gu Xin was taken aback, then quickly nodded.
Before long, they arrived at the front hall of the Dali Temple.
Wang Changfu and the Liu brothers have both been arrested.
Liu Da and Liu Er looked even more disheveled, with unshaven beards that looked like they hadn't shaved for many days.
Liu Er seemed to be in slightly better spirits, while Liu Da looked extremely dejected.
Gu Xin moved a chair to the side and sat down. With something blocking her view, she could see outside, but people outside wouldn't see her unless they were paying attention.
This was the first time she had ever seen a trial, and she didn't know the process.
A short while later, the yamen runners from the Dali Temple brought her tea, snacks, and small treats. Gu Xin thanked them and continued reading.
During the trial, Wang Changfu initially refused to admit it, but then Lord Qin presented the facts and evidence, leaving him with no room for rebuttal.
As for the Liu brothers, it was always Liu Er who spoke, while Liu Da didn't say a word, only kneeling with his head down, his body trembling.
This was roughly as Gu Xin had predicted, but there were some minor details that Gu Xin hadn't considered.
Liu Da and Liu Er came to Wangjia Village to pay their respects to their aunt for the New Year, bringing many valuable gifts. They also wanted to sound out the Wang family's feelings. Liu Er felt that he was growing to like his cousin more and more.
The two were already in contact. Liu Er often asked someone to send Wang Siyun some jewelry and delicious food. Wang Siyun would receive the gifts and keep him hanging on, which made Liu Er think that Wang Siyun was interested in him.
In Liu Er's heart, he and Wang Siyun were in love, but the elders of the Wang family were not willing.
Liu Er asked Wang Shunzi what he thought, and Wang Shunzi only said that since his aunt and cousin were willing, the marriage was settled.
Liu Er has made a lot of money over the years, so he has always been very generous to the Wang family. He gives gifts to his cousin and buys things for Wang Siyun's nephews and nieces. In the eyes of the men in the Wang family, this cousin is already their future brother-in-law, and they don't treat him like an outsider at all.
However, Wang Liushi, the Wang family's wives, and Wang Siyun did not think so.
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