end song

Chapter 133
The moment they saw Bai Mao, Uncle Xie Fang and Li Xia had confidence in their eyes almost at the same time.

However, Bai Mao was panicked. This was the first time he faced such an occasion. He shrank like a mouse. The eyes dare not aim at random.

With this comparison between him and the princes in the palace, the difference between the untouchables in the market and the high officials in the temple seems shocking.

Nie Zhongyou was also brought in with him. His body was covered in bruises, his lips were chapped, and he dragged his shackles feebly while walking.

Nie Zhongyou fell to his knees and opened his mouth, as if to say something, his voice was so vague that it was completely inaudible.

Li Xia looked at the shape of his mouth and guessed that he might have said something like "Nie Zhongyou, Sidu Yuhou in front of the court, has seen His Majesty", but he was not sure.

Nie Zhongyou had lowered his head, as if he couldn't even kneel down, and was about to get down at any time.

Cheng Yuanfeng closed his eyes, as if falling asleep.

The one who came out for interrogation was Xiao Tailai, the supervisory censor.

Because of the case of Nie Zhongyou and Li Xia colluding with the enemy, Xiao Tailai was the one who knew the details of the case best, so it would be more fair for him to come forward.

Although, he secretly took refuge in Uncle Xie Fang.

"Bai Mao, are you reporting Nie Zhongyou, Li Xia and others for collaborating with the enemy and treason?"

"Yes……"

Bai Mao's voice was trembling, and his whole body was shaking non-stop. Unlike Lin Zi and Liu Jinsuo's awe and nervousness, he was afraid.

When Lin Zi and Liu Jinsuo saw this scene, they already understood what happened, they were furious, they forgot their nervousness, and glared at Bai Mao.

If it weren't for this hall, Liu Jinsuo would have liked to step up and kick Bai Mao down, curse him, and ask him why he was like this.

Xiao Tailai said again: "How about the details? Come on."

"Yes." Bai Mao stammered, talking about the situation in Longhu, Wanqiu County.

"At that time, the villain ran away from them, hid under the floor of the car, and was caught by the northerners. That... the villain was guilty, couldn't stand the punishment, and begged for mercy, but the villain actually didn't know anything, and was useless , was just used as an excuse to work as a coolie while building a bridge in Bozhou, and asked the officials to punish him."

Xiao Tailai showed disdain, and said calmly: "Your crime will not be punished, continue to talk."

"Later, when the villain was building the bridge, he met Nie Zhongyou in Bozhou. He followed Zhang Rou's son Zhang Hongdao, nodding and bowing. The villain flattered him and asked him to keep me by his side.

It was then that the villain knew that Nie Zhongyou had defected to Mongolia and became a running dog.The villain despises his rebelliousness in his heart, but he hopes to return to my Da Song, so..."

"Don't talk nonsense, say something useful."

"Yes. Nie Zhongyou thought I was sincerely surrendering, and regarded me as a confidant, and took me with him in many things. After more than half a month, Li Xia also arrived in Bozhou, and was captured by the Zhang family. Moreover, Li Xia He also defected, and even became Zhang Rou's door-to-door son-in-law..."

Many people glanced at Li Xia, but seeing Li Xia's expression was calm, he didn't even refute.

Bai Mao continued: "Li Xia and Nie Zhongyou often get together in Haozhou. Li Xia wanted to make a great contribution to the Zhang family, so he said that he would return to the Song Dynasty to be a spy. After discussing, they made up a lie and forged a copy. Information, return to Song separately."

"The Zhang family trusts them? Can you let them back?"

"Li Xia is the son-in-law of the Zhang family. Nie Zhongyou said that he was arrested before, and it is impossible for Da Song to trust him."

"You're talking nonsense!" Liu Jinsuo shouted, "It's not what you said at all!"

"Quiet." Xiao Tailai stopped Liu Jinsuo and asked Bai Mao, "When did you see Li Xia in Bozhou City?"

Bai Mao said: "Middle of July."

Xiao Tailai asked Liu Jinsuo, "When did you and Li Xia part ways in Yizhou?"

Liu Jinsuo said: "On the eighth and ninth day of the seventh month, I can't remember exactly."

"How do you know that Li Xia didn't defect after you separated?"

"I don't believe it! He won't do that!" Liu Jinsuo said firmly, "And he escaped."

Bai Mao said: "Li Xia made up a panic, but in fact he was caught in Weishan and surrendered."

"Nonsense!" Liu Jinsuo shouted, "He came back with Miss Gao, and Miss Gao can testify."

Xiao Tailai said: "Li Xia, can someone testify for you? Why didn't you tell me just now?"

Li Xia said: "No, I got lost."

Both Liu Jinsuo and Lin Zi were stunned for a moment, wondering why Li Xia didn't let Gao Mingyue come to the imperial court to testify.

Xiao Tailai was also taken aback for a moment, as if he swallowed some prepared words.

He continued to ask Bai Mao: "What about you? What evidence do you have?"

Bai Maodao: "Nie Zhongyou is the same as me, he has brand marks on the back of his neck, which can prove that he is the mouthpiece of the Zhang family."

Two guards stepped forward, grabbed Nie Zhongyou, and tore off his collar, only to see that there was a mouth-expelling mark branded on the back of his neck.

"Your Majesty, indeed."

Xiao Tailai then reported: "Your Majesty, it has been verified that Nie Zhongyou is undoubtedly a defector."

Immediately, a guard stepped forward and held Li Xia down to prevent him from causing chaos.

"Your Majesty." Cheng Yuanfeng hurriedly stood up and saluted, "I'm terrified, I don't know who I know, please punish me, Your Majesty."

"Cheng Qing, get up, I don't blame you."

Zhao Yun responded lightly, and made a look at the waiter beside him, asking for another pot of wine.

The servant seemed very embarrassed, and seemed to have the intention of admonishing him.

Eunuch Lu Yunsheng quietly put another jug ​​of wine on the table, and ordered the servant to be dragged away.

Although the officials didn't look directly at him, they all saw this scene with sharp eyes.Although I don't say anything at the moment, I plan to go back and give a performance to persuade Your Majesty not to indulge in wine and sex.

In the hall, Zuo Shi Li Maoying got up and played: "Your Majesty, the evidence is convincing. It is not a personal grievance that the Zuo Prime Minister arrested Nie, Li and others. I think it is a personal grudge that the censors criticized Zuo Xiang. I implore Your Majesty to investigate Wu Yan and others carefully." Instigated by whom."

When Ding Daquan heard this, he sneered imperceptibly.

From the corner of the eye, Jia Sidao put his hand under the table and took out something.

Ding Daquan thought it was favorable evidence, but after a closer look, he saw that it was a small cage with a cricket locked in it, and Jia Sidao was playing with it half-hidden in his sleeve, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Brought by a maidservant...

Ding Daquan retracted his gaze and glanced casually.

Wu Yan understood, and came out and asked: "If so, since the Zhang family wanted them to sneak back to the Song Dynasty as spies, why did they brand Nie Zhongyou? Aren't they afraid of revealing their secrets?"

"In the beginning, the Zhang family didn't want Nie Zhongyou to return to the Song Dynasty to make a fine job. It was Li Xia who suggested it after he defected." Bai Mao said: "Li Xia is so bold in his actions. He said that as long as he returns to the Song Dynasty, he will definitely be able to deceive him. Everyone, let the officials and hundreds of officials believe in his words."

At this point in his words, the princes in the palace looked at Li Xia's calm and confident appearance, and could already imagine his demeanor talking in front of Zhang Rou.

Bai Mao was aggrieved again and said: "The villain knows that he is stupid and his brain is not as good as Li Xia. If he argues with him in front of others, others will believe him and not the villain."

Xiao Tailai said at the right time: "Let's not say anything else, gentlemen can distinguish themselves. The Northerners don't use Li Xia as a spy, do they still use you and other thieves as spies?"

Wu Yan said: "This is too ridiculous. If Li Xia betrayed the enemy, it must be to survive. How could he return to Da Song as a spy? It's just nonsense."

Xiao Tailai said: "Bai Mao, you say that Li Xia and Nie Zhongyou are traitors, so what is the purpose of returning to Song Dynasty?"

"They... intend... to assassinate officials."

(End of this chapter)