Chapter 143 Kneel down(1/2)
Tang Zhengfeng, the eldest son of the Tang family, died of poisoning in public. This happened too suddenly. Everyone present at the table was at a loss and looked at Old Master Tang in a daze.
The eldest young master Tang Ji pounced on Tang Zhengfeng's body, hugged the body and cried bitterly, "Father!"
Today, the Tang Mansion suffered a series of misfortunes. Old Master Tang lost two sons in one day, especially Tang Zhengfeng, who died at the banquet in front of his fellow travelers in the world. He looked full of grief, but after all, he was accustomed to the wind and waves. He gave several orders one after another, and then said to Yuwen Shuang, "Miss, something happened to the Tang Mansion today. If I am negligent, please don't be surprised."
Yuwenshuang nodded, "Please also ask the old man to express his grief."
Then Old Master Tang said, "Heroes, the unfortunate death of Dog's son tonight must be caused by the traitor. I hope you can stay in the mansion for the time being before the truth is found out."
Chang Yan said, "Old Master, we were invited tonight. You don't suspect that we killed Brother Zhengfeng, right?"
"That's right, someone died in the Tang family. Perhaps it was the work of your Tang family insiders, and we were involved in it. What's the point?"
Tang Shouli said slowly, "I didn't say yes, but I didn't say no." As he spoke, he suppressed his anger, maintained restraint and calmness.
The prefect also said, "Do you doubt this official?"
Tang Shouli said repeatedly, "I dare not, I dare not. However, since everyone is in the same seat, I may have to feel wronged."
"Bold!" said the prefect angrily, "I am busy with official duties. If Miss Yuwen had not come in person, do you think I will come to your place? I will be late, and I still have something to deal with. If the major affairs of the court are delayed, can you Tang family afford it? Come on!"
With a shout, no officers and soldiers were seen entering the field. Tang Shouli said, "I have ordered that anyone be strictly prohibited from entering and leaving the Tang Mansion."
Xiao Jinyan thought to himself that Tang Zhengfeng's death was probably related to the fact that Dr. Cao sold a bottle of medicine to the manager. He glanced at the manager and saw him standing on the side with his hands down, lowering his head and silent.
The garrison asked at this time, "Have your Tang family met any enemies recently?"
The old man said, "My Tang family has always abides by the law and is kind to me in the world. How can I cause trouble in the world?"
At this time, Tang Ao suddenly stood up and said, "I know who killed uncle, my father, and Xu Jiangshan!"
Everyone looked at Tang Ao one after another.
Tang Ao said, "Three days ago, my father, uncle and second uncle met Xu Jiangshan in Shan Li Hall. Xu Jiangshan died of heartache a few days ago. Today, my father and uncle also died, but the second uncle had nothing to do. Don't you find it strange?"
Tang Chu shouted, "Tang Ao, what do you mean?"
"What does it mean?" Tang Ao sneered, "Shouldn't you ask your father? Last night, our Tang Mansion was going to hand over the position of the head of the family to Tang Ji, but in the end, there were many deaths. If this was a coincidence, no one would believe it!"
Tang Shouli said angrily, "Stop!"
Tang Ao snorted coldly and stopped talking.
The prefect said, "Old Master, what happened to me at home is like this, so I want to send six doors to investigate the matter?"
Tang Shouli remembered Tang Zhengmao's last letter during the day, and knew that this matter was not simple, so he politely declined.
The prefect said, "Since it is a family matter of the Tang Mansion, I think I will not disturb you."
Everyone also said, "That's right, family scandals are not revealed. Don't worry, we will never mention what happened today when we leave this door."
A servant broke in outside the door, "Old man, there is a guy who calls himself a noble man outside the house. He declared that he wanted to find you, saying that he wanted to send three things to the house."
Tang Shouli was not in the mood to listen to this at this time, "Call out!"
The servant stammered, "Master, that person is..."
“What is it?”
"The owner of a coffin shop in the south of the city said that he was entrusted by someone to send three coffins to the house at the first update tonight."
"It's outrageous!" Tang Shouli was furious and "beaten to death by sticks."
The clerk took the order and left. As soon as he left the door, the old man suddenly said, "Wait, let him in!"
Soon, a ox cart stopped at the entrance of Tingfeng Tower, and a middle-aged man in a black coat smiled and walked in.
The man saw so many people in the hall and took out Mingla to distribute it to everyone, "Hello heroes, the young one is the shopkeeper of a coffin shop, why is it expensive? He is doing activities these days, and you can take Mingla to get 20% off."
Most people ignored it, and some people who were flirting with Mingla came over, took a look, and threw it on the ground.
He Weigui came to the lobby, knelt down and kowtowed, "Please pay tribute to the old man!"
Tang Shouli looked at the visitor and saw that he had a short figure, a fat head and a big face, and a smile on his face, almost squeezing his eyes.
"What's outside the door?"
He Weigui replied honestly, "Three-mouthed coffin."
Tang Shouli's face turned gloomy and gave the coffin. This was a naked provocation. He asked again, "Tell me the whole story of this matter without missing a word!"
He Weigui said, "Last night, a guest official came to our house and said he wanted to customize the coffin for two dogs. He gave him ten taels of silver. Later, he bargained with me and asked me to buy two for one free. I thought the coffin shop had not opened for three months and finally someone was visiting me, so I agreed. The man again told me that someone in the Tang Mansion died tonight and asked me to deliver it before the first update. It happened that I had a cold yesterday. One of the two friends went home to get married and the other went home to attend the funeral. I didn't even sleep. I made one night and one day before I finished the coffin. Although it was a rush to work, you see that the paint and rivets were made of high-quality materials. They were buried in the ground and waterproof and insect-proof. I dare to say that there was no one else in this entire Chengdu Mansion except for my family."
Tang Shouli patiently listened to his incoherent words, and felt a little nervous. It seemed that someone had planned the matter tonight.
He Weigui said again, "The man also said that the three coffins were for the uncle of the Tang family, the third master, and the other one, in case of emergency, maybe the old master could use them!"
"Bold!" An escort stepped forward and slapped him. "You dare to say such unrestrained words?"
He Weigui covered his face and said, "I'm just a retelling. Why are you hitting someone?"
Tang Shouli asked, "What does that man look like?"
He Weigui shook his head, "I won't tell you if you hit me."
After hearing this, Tang Shouli looked at the guard. The guard slapped him for more than a dozen times in the face. Tang Shouli said, "I have taught you a lesson. Can you tell me?"
He Weigui then said, "I was sleeping in a drowsy way at that time and was pulled up by the man. He was wearing a hat and couldn't tell at all."
The guard who slapped himself thought to himself and said, "It's true that I've slapped more than a dozen times. You're just passing it if you don't know. You want to stab him to death with a knife."
"Is that man a man or a woman, tall or short, fat or thin, how good he is, how old he is, you can always hear a rough idea, right?"
He Weigui said, "That man is a man of medium size, over forty years old, and his voice is a little hoarse, but I suspect he spoke on purpose. After he went out, he said something in a normal tone."
"What's the matter?"
"I dare not say it."
Tang Shouli said, "If you say it, just say it!"
What is the Guigui, "Tang Shouli, this dog, tomorrow will be your death! Hey, don't hit me, this is the original words of that person."
The prefect said, "Based on the experience of our officers in making years of case determination, from the perspective of the murderer's psychology, if the murderer is like this, the murderer will usually stay on the scene and watch the change. What is the price? If the murderer is present in the field, can you hear his voice?"
He Weigui Lian said, "Sir, that person's voice is unique, even if it turns into ashes, I can tell it."
"A bastard, can you still talk when it turns into ashes?"
He Weigui smiled and said, "I'm just giving an example. I've been famous for having a good memory since I was a child. If I hadn't forgotten to write my name when I was taking the imperial examination, we might be colleagues now."
The prefect said to Tang Shouli, "Old Master, since that's the case, I suggest that everyone present should say this sentence again. First, we can judge whether the murderer is on the field, second, it's getting late. If the murderer is not on the field, everyone can also clear the suspicion. How about going back and rest early?"
Tang Shouli had no choice but to say, "Everything is as said by Lord Ke."
The prefect said to He Weigui, "Let each of them say something, listen carefully to me, I will come first, Tang Shouli, you are the last time you die tomorrow! Is this official?"
He was already unhappy when he let Tang Shouli trapped in the Tang Mansion today, so he was the first to say, He Weiguilian shook his head, "That man spoke with Shuyin. You are authentic official words."
"See again!"
So everyone lined up and took turns saying this. Tang Shouli was filled with anger. He was originally the first family in Shu, and his previous prefects were beaten to death by him. Now that he was so humiliated by the newly arrived prefect Ke, how could he swallow this tone? After a few people said it, he waved his sleeves, "Enough!"
The prefect said, "Then we can leave, right?"
"see a visitor out!"
The chief manager walked to the prefect and said, "Prince, please!"
He Weigui was shocked when he heard the voice of the big manager, staring at him with his eyes tightly, and said in a trembling voice, "You...you..."
Everyone looked at Tang Niaobing.
"You are the one who went to my store to buy a coffin last night!"
Xiao Jinyan thought to himself, it was indeed him.
The chief manager said lightly, "What did you say? I don't know you at all. I was in Yanbin Building all night last night. Everyone in the mansion can prove this, so how could I go to your coffin shop?"
Tang Zhenghua sternly said, "What a Tang Niaobing, my Tang family has treated you well over the years. Why did you do such a careless thing?"
The chief manager said, "Second Master, you may not be able to throw dirty water on me to clear your charges?"
Old Master Tang asked what Weigui, "Are you sure it's this person's voice?"
"It's true!"
The chief manager bowed to the old man and said, "Old man, my subordinate has been following you since he was seven years old. He has been loyal and dedicated and diligent over the years, and has been born and died for the Tang family. You won't doubt your subordinate because of the words of an irrelevant person?"
The old man said, "Come here."
Tang Niubing walked to Old Master Tang, and the old master whispered, "There are so many things happening in the Tang family today. I always have to give an explanation to my fellow heroes in the world. Don't worry, I will bury you with kindness and treat your family well."
After saying that, he slapped Tang Niaobing with a palm.
Tang Niaobing seemed to be prepared, took a few steps back and said in a trembling voice, "Old Master, are you going to kill me?"
"You violated family rules and murdered my son. Is it wrong for me to kill you?"
Tang Niubing looked at the old man with a frightened look on his face. He has followed him for decades, but he still cannot guess what the helmsman of the Tang family is thinking.
"You...you are just a lunatic!"
"You are just a dog from the Tang family. After raising you for decades, you have learned to bite your master."
To be continued...