After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 359 Judgment

It was already the afternoon of the next day when Hai Jiao found out about the decision of the two nuns.

In the morning, the prefect's Yamen publicly interrogated the two killers Zhang Pinggui and Wang Laoliu, and many people came to listen. Among them were a tall and lanky nun, and her maid Xiaocui, who was "proficient" in getting information.

However, unlike what Huang Captou had previously revealed to Xiao Cui's ears, neither of these two killers had been sentenced to be executed by Qiu Houwen. Among them, Zhang Pinggui was only responsible for inquiring about information and watching horses. Wang Laoliu was also an accomplice and was not identified as the principal culprit.

Of course, they have done bad things in the past and are not innocent people. Therefore, the identity of the death row prisoners has not changed, but they will not be beheaded directly. Magistrate Huang gave them a chance to reform in court and sent them to the death row camp in the border town. In peacetime, they have to do the hardest and most dangerous work. In times of war, they have to fight on the front lines of the battlefield. If they are lucky enough to survive and make military exploits, they will one day regain their freedom and escape from punishment.

The onlookers know very well that repeat offenders in death row camps are basically destined to die a hundred times, and very few of them can turn over and come back alive and start a new life after decades. Therefore, this sentence called exile is no different from the death penalty. It is just to allow the death row prisoner to play his last role and block the swords and guns of the border soldiers. No one raised any objections. Instead, everyone unanimously praised Magistrate Huang for being fair and strict. They all said that the two prisoners burned high incense in their previous lives and had great luck and escaped death.

Zhang Pinggui and Wang Laoliu also accepted the result calmly. They already knew this. After going to the death row camp in the border town, their treatment will be better than that of other death row inmates. In order for them to confess honestly, the Zhou family still made some promises. If they can save their lives, they no longer dare to think about anything else. Anyway, the border town is thousands of miles away from the capital. As long as the Sun family does not go to the border town to serve as officials, their lives are still guaranteed and they don't need to worry about retaliation.

After Zhang Pinggui and Wang Laoliu were sentenced, they were taken back to prison.

Nanny Thin and Xiaocui glanced at them from a distance in the crowd, took note of their appearance, and after the crowd dispersed, they divided into two groups. The latter went to follow Jin Jiashu, the victim who testified in court, and his entourage. The former deliberately walked around the street twice, bought some things, and wandered in front of Huang Captou's house. Just when his neighbor had a fight with the Suzhou widow hired by Huang Captou Before becoming suspicious, he turned around and left.

At the same time, Fat Aunt stayed at her residence, but ordered another maid to contact the person who raised the pigeons. After the thin nun returned, the two of them wrote a letter after careful consideration and sent the maid to deliver it to the pigeon breeding place. In the afternoon, several pigeons were released from the latter's residence and flew in three different directions.

Haijiao got the news after the Zhou family, Tang family and cousin Xie Wenzai. He didn't say anything in front of others. When he returned to his room, he couldn't help but said to his younger sister Haitang: "I was shocked! I thought those two nuns would be fooled easily, but I didn't expect that even though they were fooled, But in my heart, I have changed my mind, and I don’t plan to kill directly, but to kidnap Jin Jiashu.”

Haitang had originally suspected that Concubine Sun might have sent the dead soldiers to kidnap Jin Jiashu in the first place, rather than directly killing people to vent her anger. Now, the two correctional mothers are fabricating lies under the guise of Sun Guifei to deceive the Sun family, which can be regarded as a mistake. In this way, the safety of Jin Jiashu's substitute is relatively guaranteed. The rest depends on whether the people arranged by the Zhou and Tang families are smart enough and can catch all the people coming.

Haitang said to Hai Jiao: "Even the spies raised by the Sun family have selfish motives and want to leave a way out for themselves. It shows that the Sun family's strength has been exhausted. These two nuns who have lived in the inner house for many years will think so. , will those Sun family spies stationed around Chang'an really be loyal to the Sun family? As long as they have selfish motives, concerns, and hesitations, our plan will be more likely to succeed!"

Hai Jiao smiled and said: "We will definitely succeed. In Chang'an, if the Zhou and Tang families join forces, can they still not be able to deal with a group of rabble? If the Sun family had really capable people, they would have stood out long ago, and they could still Are you willing to be a little minion?"

Haitang reminded Hai Jiao: "Don't be careless. We can't take it lightly until the Sun family falls. They were prosperous for many years in the previous life." Hai Jiao calmed down a little after hearing this: "Little sister, you are right. I have to We need to be more careful and cautious, so as not to allow the Sun family to take advantage of the situation and become as arrogant as they were in the previous life."

After calming down, Hai Jiao thought of the plan of the two nuns, and couldn't help but mock a few words: "You are so smart. You can do something for nothing to please the Sun family, the Zhang family, and Concubine Xu Xian. They really thought they could Can they hide it from others and remain invisible throughout the whole process? Even if the hostages don't know their existence and their accomplices are not mute, how can they be used obediently by them? This kidnapping drama is all about them from beginning to end. They're planning it! If they really don't want to offend Concubine Xu Xian, they might as well do nothing and just pretend to be stupid all the way.

"If they are worried about the punishment of the Sun family, they can continue to stay in Chang'an and find another family to make a living. At that time, they will claim to the Sun family that they will continue to be spies. In fact, they only need to fulfill their duties as nurturing mothers. There will be no one who can make trouble for them. When the Sun family falls, they will be able to take care of themselves in peace and contentment. Isn’t it better than them continuing to toss and end up with more and more crimes on themselves? "

Haitang smiled and said: "Brother, if these two nuns were really smart and capable people, they would have been around the two ladies of the Zhang family long ago, and they would not have become spies of the Sun family. They are stupider, we have to deal with them. It would be easier to get them up, wouldn't it?"

Hai Liao thought about it and laughed it off.

He reminded his little sister: "Jin Jiashu is about to move into our house. I will probably stay with him for two days, but after the decoration is done in the village, I still have to go over and help. I'm afraid it's up to you, little sister, to take care of things at home. You have to worry so much. My grandfather has to work in the government office every day, his second uncle has to go to the health school to teach the next day, and his cousin has to go to the Zhenguo Palace to help counselors one and two. My grandmother and second aunt are both weak-minded women. Cao Cao Grandpa and Grandpa Lu are getting older... The old one and the young one in the family. If Jin Jiashu’s whereabouts are not leaked, it will be fine. Once the news leaks, I’m afraid the family will be in danger. Little sister, please pay more attention, if you find something wrong. , just shout for help."

Haitang told him not to worry: "Jin Jiashu didn't live in our house alone. Didn't the Duke of Zhen arrange a guard? Just don't worry." She was even more worried that her brother was helping Zhuangzi, which would be more dangerous. She couldn't help but said, "Do you have to go? You can still contribute by staying at home to protect Jin Jiashu, right?"

Haijiao sighed. This was his original plan, but who knew that it was Zhou Yijun who was chosen as a substitute? This friend has been dragged into the water by him. How can he feel comfortable if he encounters danger?

He could help his friend Jin Jiashu to persuade the Zhou and Tang families to set up a trap to lure the enemy, but he also had to protect his friend Zhou Yijun to ensure that the other party could escape safely under the siege of the enemy.

He explained the whole story to his sister, and Haitang stopped trying to persuade her. She was just a little curious: "When will Jin Jiashu and Zhou Yijun be exchanged? How will Jin Jiashu be transferred to our home?"

"The Duke of Zhenguo has his own arrangements." Hai Jiao said, "In the past few days, Zhou Yijun has gone to teach Jin Jiashu how to ride a horse every day, imitating his words and deeds, and he also practices very diligently at home. When I saw him this morning, I was almost fooled by his back. I didn't realize before that he had such abilities!"

Zhou Yijun, who was shocked by Haijiao's new skills, was standing in front of Haijia's house with an ugly expression on his face, and hurriedly knocked on the door of his friend's house.

(End of this chapter)