Chapter 139 Chapter 139 Who is the murderer?
Ordinary people would be a little nervous when they arrived at the court, but Xu Yunfan was different. He looked as if he had returned home. He made eye contact with County Magistrate Zhou and nodded to him. If you didn't know him, you would have thought he was some important person.
County Magistrate Zhou suddenly became interested. "Xu Yunfan, you know, this case is already decided. This court hearing won't change anything. Even if you're a teacher at Qingfeng Academy, you can't change the outcome. The criminal will be punished, and the law will punish the guilty. I will send someone to investigate the true murderer of Yang Xing."
So, don't engage in meaningless "arguments".
The court session was just a formality. After all, during this period, Mr. Liu had sent yamen runners to collect evidence and investigate the case. Now that these people happened to beat the drum to complain, it was time for a verdict.
Hearing this, Xu Yunfan raised his head and looked directly at County Magistrate Zhou, calmly and without arrogance. "Since this case has already been decided, and a trial won't change anything, why hold a trial? Can't we just dismiss the case and expel it? Are you just going to let us gather and watch the fun? Or are you going to let us come here full of hope, only to leave disappointed?"
County Magistrate Zhou: “…”
He was speechless when he heard this.
The man beside him raised his chin defiantly, as if mocking Xu Yunfan, a foreigner who didn't know the rules. "What do you know? Since the people are beating drums, the county magistrate, as the local leader, must go to court to try the case."
"Since the case is already underway, why are you so confident and blunt in stating that our testimony cannot change the outcome?"
Before coming, Qi Xiu Ze said that his uncle hated those who were timid and submissive the most. He liked people who spoke their mind directly and were appropriately outspoken.
Also, his uncle is a bit itchy and likes people to refute his views and question his ability to judge cases.
His uncle said that if there were doubts, it meant that he had not done well enough; if there were rebuttals, it meant that his opinions on the case were not sufficient; if there were doubts and rebuttals, it meant that the results of his judgment were not convincing enough. Only by listening to other people's opinions and making improvements could he make progress.
Sometimes, the questions a person can think about are often limited, and the evidence found may not be evidence. Therefore, perhaps for other county magistrates, after hearing what Xu Yunfan said today, they would have been furious and would have given him thirty lashes of the cane.
But in front of Uncle Qi Xiu Ze, Xu Yunfan's every word, every question and rebuttal made him feel excited and excited. He felt that his chance to show his talents had come and he could finally show off his wealth of evidence and knowledge.
County Magistrate Zhou rolled his eyes, staring at Xu Yunfan with a half-smile on his face. "Since that's the case, I'll give you a chance to face the defendant in court. How about that?"
Xu Yunfan bowed and said, "Your Excellency is wise."
Upon hearing this, Liu Tian's face changed and he couldn't help but feel nervous. His gaze subconsciously drifted to Master Liu. Master Liu shook his head slightly at Liu Tian, signaling him to be at ease, and glanced in the direction of County Magistrate Zhou.
This case can be said to have been decided. If Xu Yunfan and others do not have sufficient evidence to prove that Liu Tian is the murderer who raped and killed Yang Xing, Xu Yunfan and others will not be able to change the result at all.
Perhaps, under normal circumstances like this, Xu Yunfan and others should find evidence to prove that Liu Tian was the murderer who raped and killed Yang Xing.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yunfan did the opposite.
It was impossible for Xu Yunfan to find evidence, which was such a troublesome task. Since Liu Tian said that he was not the murderer who raped and killed Yang Xing, he would find evidence to prove that he was not the murderer.
After receiving the hint from Master Liu, Liu Tianxin calmed down. After all, if the Yang family could find evidence, he would not be able to stand here safely today.
He has already arranged for the people in the courtyard. Even if the Yang family wants to find someone to testify, they are afraid that they will not be able to find one.
Liu Tian has insisted that he thinks Yang Xing is good-looking and that he did harass people in the street, but he also knows what he can and cannot do. As for forcing a girl to do such a thing, Liu Tian said that he is not so hungry and thirsty as to force her to do anything.
It is true that Yang Xing is a little pretty, but she is just a little pretty, not a stunning beauty. There are many beauties in the town who are prettier than her, so why should he do those things?
But for some men, the more they can't get it, the more they feel itchy and it may even become an obsession.
Liu Tian said that he admired Yang Xing's courage, so he invited her to his home for tea and then sent her away. As for why she died in such a miserable way, he really didn't know.
This set of rhetoric seems to sound fine. Liu Tian invited the person he liked home after many attempts. Is there something wrong with chatting for a long time?
no problem.
There are thousands of girls in this town, and there are many who are prettier and prettier than Yang Xing. Would Liu Tian kill someone just to get a village girl?
Not really.
Even if he couldn't get the love he wanted, would Liu Tian have to go to such extremes and rape and kill someone at the risk of being beheaded and imprisoned?
Not worth it.
Liu Tian is a well-known figure in the town and has never been rejected by a girl. Suddenly, a girl comes who dares to scold and reject him. Maybe Liu Tian will think that she has personality and appreciate her. Is there a problem with this possibility?
That's of course no problem.
So, how could Liu Tian be the murderer?
The bailiffs investigated and could not find any motive for Liu Tian to kill. They also investigated, but the Yang family could not find any evidence, so Liu Tian was naturally cleared of suspicion.
But Xu Yunfan knew what kind of person Liu Tian was at a glance.
Simply put, this person is good at pretending.
With an uncle who is a legal advisor, how powerful is Liu Tian in the town?
What beauty does this dandy young man want?
But Yang Xing lost his face. If other women could get Liu Tian's favor, who wouldn't be happy?
Only Yang Xing was different. The more she resisted, the more Liu Tian felt itchy and the more he wanted to "eat" her.
"Oh, you said you're not the murderer?" Xu Yunfan asked in confusion. After asking, his eyes changed involuntarily, and his tone was low but powerful. "Then where did the deep bloody scratches on your neck come from? Why did Yang Xing's nails coincidentally disappear? Could it be that you scratched your neck yourself? So, you must have forced Yang Xing, and Yang Xing scratched you when she struggled to resist. Let me ask you, if it was a consensual thing, when a man and a woman were in perfect harmony, no matter which side, even if it was just a small quarrel, it would not be possible to shed blood like this, right?"
When two sides confront each other, they dare to look each other in the eye with a sharp gaze. This is the highest level of aura and can easily have a deterrent effect.
Xu Yunfan knew how to scare people, so he was not afraid even if this person was his master's nephew.
Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Zhou couldn't help but shake his head in disappointment. Anyone else would know how to ask these questions. Naturally, if Liu Tian was the murderer, he would have probably already thought of a foolproof plan.
But Xu Yunfan changed the subject. His expression remained calm and composed, but his eyes showed a different tone, as if he was smiling nonchalantly. "You don't think that's what I'm going to ask, do you? Please, I'm sure you've been asked these questions many times before, and you've already thought of the responses. Today, we're here just to seek an answer. Since you say you're not the murderer who raped and murdered Yang Xing, then, please produce evidence to prove it. After all, according to our investigation, you're the biggest suspect."
"You say you're not the murderer. If so, answer a few questions for me. Where were you when Yang Xing died? Who can provide an alibi for you? And you say someone else raped and murdered Yang Xing. Who was that person? Why did Yang Xing only return home from the Liu residence at sunset? Since you're not the murderer, where are the witnesses?"
Although these questions were indeed absurd, after all, if Liu Tian was really not the murderer, then how would he know who the murderer was who raped and killed Yang Xing? Xu Yunfan chased him to ask who the murderer was. This was not just forcing him to do something, but deliberately making things difficult.
Xu Yunfan knew that his question was absurd, but he did not want to force Liu Tian to get an answer. Asking who the murderer was was not unreasonable. He just wanted to destroy Liu Tian's self-confidence.
When he thinks he is safe and has been cleared of suspicion, you put a hat on his head to make him anxious, and then you counter it with tactics, question him, ask him questions, and break down his psychological defenses. Once the wall you erected collapses, how can you not destroy his self-confidence?
Sometimes, when people are anxious, they will naturally reveal their true colors. Then they can seize those flaws and dig deeper, and naturally they will be able to hollow out the person and get what they want.
Sure enough, Liu Tian didn't expect that Xu Yunfan would ask questions that were beyond his and his second uncle's imagination. All of a sudden, all the prepared remarks that he had memorized by heart and could say at any time became useless.
Xu Yunfan's voice was deep, carrying an oppressive feeling that could not be ignored, giving people an invisible pressure for no reason.
Liu Tian panicked, but he had seen a lot of things, so he calmed down. "How would I know who the murderer is? Master Xu, your question is a bit too much. How would I know who the murderer is? Didn't you ask the wrong person about the murderer?"
"Indeed, so, what about my other questions?" Xu Yunfan said calmly, "Please answer them."
"As for the witnesses, everyone in my Liu Mansion can testify that when Yang Xing left the Liu Mansion, it was already sunset, so I didn't go out again. As for why Yang Xing stayed in the Liu Mansion for so long, it was because I felt that we met too late, so we had a great time chatting and didn't realize it. " Liu Tian secretly felt that he was smart and that there was nothing wrong with his explanation.
Hearing this, Xu Yunfan glanced at Liu Tian, raised his eyebrows, and smiled meaningfully, "Master Liu, how charming are you? A man who teased me on the street invites me to his home. Perhaps, only a fool would agree. If the other person is sane, do you think you are me, as handsome, suave, elegant, and well-mannered as me, and as long as you beckon, there will be plenty of people throwing themselves at you? It's not that I'm being rude or humiliating you, but you're so ugly that it's really hard for people to foolishly enter your house after being teased by you. Of course, if it were someone who looks like me, the situation might be different."
According to what he inquired, after Liu Tian was rejected by Yang Xing in the street, Liu Tian still pretended to be a playboy and fanned himself forward to block Yang Xing's way. Finally, Yang Xing, who was teased in the street, could no longer bear it. Not knowing Liu Tian's identity and background, she spoke out of turn and angrily scolded Liu Tian for being ugly and causing trouble.
At that time, there were people coming and going on the street. He was in the wrong for teasing people first, and if he hit people later, he would probably arouse public anger. Liu Tian raised his palm in anger. Although the slap did not fall in the end, he remembered the grudge.
Just like this, Yang Xing would regret meeting him too late?
No one would believe this.
"I'm afraid that anyone who believes your words might have a hole in their brain."
The people standing outside watching the excitement couldn't help but laugh out loud, and Liu Tian's face turned red.
Xu Yunfan also found out that although Liu Tian had some status, he had a pointed face and monkey cheeks, so he hated others talking about his appearance the most.
If it wasn't for angering Liu Tian, Xu Yunfan wouldn't be so uncultured, and he wouldn't take advantage of his good looks to mock other people's appearance.
As expected, Liu Tian was furious when Xu Yunfan touched his bottom line. He frowned and glared, "What did you say?"
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