The deceased's wife's firm words shook many people. It seemed that her husband was really as she said, and fell to his death after drinking.
Sudi was secretly worried about Zhao Lin.
But Zhao Lin sneered and said, "You really won't cry until you see the coffin. I told you Shao Si has confessed, but you didn't believe me. He even told you about the murder weapon you used."
The deceased's wife knelt on the ground, her eyes red, and said half aggrieved and half angry: "Then please tell me what weapon was used."
"leg of lamb."
Zhang Fan shouted, "You beat your husband to death with a lamb leg and then threw him into the pot to cook. Is that right?"
"You... are talking nonsense, I didn't do that." The deceased's wife looked panicked.
"Hmph, Shao Si has made it clear. You committed adultery with him, but you didn't want to be sneaky all day long. You were also afraid that your husband would find out and ruin your reputation, so you wanted to get rid of him." Zhao Lin snorted coldly.
Just as the deceased's wife was about to speak, Zhao Lin said darkly, "According to Shao Si, he wouldn't dare. You were the one who ordered all this. So you are the mastermind, committing adultery and murdering your husband, and you were the one who personally picked up the lamb leg and committed the crime. According to the Daqi Code, you should be sentenced to death by slicing, 3,600 cuts, not a single one less. Shao Si was an accomplice, only helping you carry the body. He's only sentenced to exile, and he can still save his life."
"No, he is the mastermind."
The deceased's wife collapsed and cried out, "He forced me to kill my husband. If I didn't obey him, he would spread the news about our affair. I, I..."
The deceased's wife was trembling all over and could not continue speaking.
Zhao Lin turned around and bowed to Li Xingye, saying, "Sir, the case is clear. Please make the decision."
"Hahaha, worthy of being the champion, good."
Li Xingye was very pleased and said, "They were able to determine the entire murder process from just one suspicious point. Very good, very good. Come, bring Shao Si and Li Chang up together."
The bailiffs brought Shao Si and the thief Li Chang up together. Shao Si had just knelt down and hadn't said a word when the deceased's wife rushed towards him, shouting viciously: "Shao Si, it was you who insulted me and forced me to kill, so why do you say that everything was ordered by me? Are you still a man?"
Shao Si was immediately horrified and said hurriedly, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who said you ordered me to do that?"
The deceased's wife was stunned for a moment before she realized she had been tricked by Zhao Lin. She collapsed to the ground and cried feebly, "Liar! You are all liars!"
Bang!
Li Xingye slammed the gavel and shouted, "The adulteress Wang Cuiyin committed adultery with the servant Shao Si and murdered her husband. They should be executed according to the law. Shao Si also conspired with the mistress to murder her master. They should also be executed according to the law. Imprison them both and await execution."
"Sir, spare my life, sir."
Both of them cried and begged for mercy.
"Press it down." Li Xingye shouted.
The bailiffs came forward and dragged the two men away.
"My lord, it was Wang Cuiyin who seduced me. She said that if I killed my master, she would marry me and let me be his mistress. She was the one who ordered all this. My lord, please spare my life..."
"Shao Si, you are not a human..."
The cries and shouts of the two people became farther and farther away and gradually disappeared.
There was only one thief left in the hall, Li Chang.
Li Chang chuckled and said, "Sir, it's been proven that the two of them committed murder. I have nothing to do with it, right?"
Li Xingye frowned and said, "According to the Daqi Law, burglary is punishable by twenty strokes of the cane and exile three thousand miles away."
"No, sir," Li Chang said hurriedly, "I didn't steal anything, really. I didn't have time to steal anything. Please understand."
Li Xingye turned to look at Zhao Lin: "What do you think?"
Zhao Lin bowed and said, "Sir, although Li Chang is undoubtedly a thief and has indeed violated the law, he witnessed Wang Cuiyin and Shao Si murder and came to the police despite his own crime, which shows that he still has a conscience. In my opinion, it would be better to sentence him to work in a charity for a few months as a punishment."
Li Xingye nodded slightly and said to Li Chang, "Li Chang, would you be willing to work as a laborer for free at the charity hall for a year?"
"Yes, yes, little one is willing."
Li Chang nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.
"good!"
Li Xingye shouted, "Criminal Li Chang, you have committed theft. Considering your meritorious service in exposing and reporting this crime, I will not pursue criminal charges. Instead, you will be sentenced to one year of unpaid labor at a charity outside the city. If you commit the same offense again, you will be punished for both crimes."
"Yes, yes. Thank you, sir, and thank you, young master."
Li Chang thanked him repeatedly and was taken away by the yamen runners.
Li Xingye smiled at Zhao Lin and said, "That's right. If it weren't for you, this government might have really been deceived by that adulterous couple."
Zhao Lin bowed and said, "Your Excellency simply hasn't found any evidence yet. Heaven's net is vast and nothing can escape them. They can't escape."
"What a great example of a law that can catch anything." Li Xingye's eyes lit up and he said, "From now on, you will stay with me temporarily. I will make arrangements after you take the palace examination."
"Thank you, sir." Zhao Lin first thanked him, then said: "Brother Su..."
Li Xingye waved his hand and said, "He will stay and be your assistant."
Sudi quickly said, "Thank you, sir."
"Okay, the affairs in the mansion are busy. You should go and find out about them first, and then get started." Li Xingye said.
Zhao Lin and Su Di left under the guidance of their servants.
"Your Excellency admires Mr. Zhao very much." Master Zou Yu said to Li Xingye.
Li Xingye nodded. "This young man is very promising. He is not only talented in writing, but also has a good sense of governance. He also has good intentions. He even treated Li Chang leniently. I am very satisfied."
Zou Yu said: "Fortunately, he met the adults, which saved him a lot of effort."
Li Xingye shook his head and said, "Even without me, he will definitely be fine in the future."
Zou Yu said: "But with your support, he will be even better in the future."
Li Xingye nodded and said, "That's right."
…
Zhao Lin and Su Di came to the outside of Li Xingye's study.
Zhao Lin's current identity is Li Xingye's staff member, responsible for giving advice, but when he is free, he also needs to help with some clerical work and organize Li Xingye's personal documents.
This also represents Li Xingye's trust in him.
"Brother Zhao, your performance just now was truly amazing."
Sudi looked at Zhao Lin with admiration. The little stars in his eyes gave Zhao Lin goose bumps. Thinking of what Wang Ziyao said yesterday, he couldn't help but quietly take a step to the side, putting some distance between them. Then he said, "It's just that I read a lot of novels in the past, so I learned a little bit. I know that frozen lamb legs can really kill people."
"But if you can think of something that even the coroner hasn't thought of, it proves that you are amazing."
Sudi didn't seem to notice Zhao Lin's wariness towards him. He approached Zhao Lin and said excitedly, "It will definitely be exciting to follow you..."
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"That rebellious son has taken up a position in Shengjing Prefecture."
Han Yuehua sat on the chair and ordered Butler Fang expressionlessly: "According to the plan, make sure Li Xingye kicks him out."
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