Tang Dynasty Puppet Doctor

Chapter 120 The identity of the boy

The case of Cui Ying, the legitimate daughter of the Cui family, colluding with bandits and killing Cui Yingying, the biological daughter abandoned by Madam Cui, in a very vicious and cruel manner, quickly spread in Luoyang City at lightning speed, causing a considerable wave of discussion.

Amidst all the discussions, it was inevitable that Cui Ying's actions were infuriating and shameful, but as for the young general who also used the punishment of bone drunkenness to retaliate against Cui Ying, people's evaluation of him was divided into two different extremes. Some people said that it was natural for him to avenge his beloved girl and his clan members, but others said that it was not a manly act to use the same method to a weak woman for revenge, and the murderer should be punished by law.

However, few people know that in an empty corner, the originally sunny and tough young general finally shed tears in his eyes when he saw Cui Ying's body being carried out of the courtyard.

At that moment, the sun shone on him, making him feel for the first time its warmth and brightness. It was as if he saw once again that beautiful, smiling woman reaching out her hand to him, gently stroking his bearded chin, and saying with a smile, "You should let go and live the life that should belong to you!"

But the young general wondered more than once: If he hadn't taught that vicious noblewoman a lesson out of compassion for the poor and the weak, thus sparking her jealousy and hatred, or if he hadn't expressed his love for her, or if he hadn't gone to Puzhou, would she not have died? Would his father have been charged with treason?

"There are no ifs. Cui Yingying's tragedy has nothing to do with you, nor with the blind musician. Human nature, the distinction between good and evil, is unpredictable. You could not have predicted the evil in Cui Yingying's heart, nor could you have imagined such an outcome."

When Heichi Jun arrived near the Dali Temple and wanted to see what kind of verdict the Dali Temple would make on the case, Murong Huan and Xiao Muchen appeared behind him.

The crowds on the street continued to flow. The young general wearing a conical hat turned around and suddenly saw a young man and woman with such outstanding grace that they could be called immortals appear in front of him. Years of vigilance and distrust made him clench his fists.

"We know you will come because you still have good intentions and care about someone. Why don't you come with us to the teahouse to chat?" Murong Huan said.

Heichi Jun gradually put down his fists, and at Xiao Muchen's kind suggestion, he went to a nearby teahouse with them.

After finding a private room and sitting down, Xiao Muchen said directly, "Major General Heichi, I actually admire your father very much. I've also heard that your father was framed by cruel officials. However, I think Cui Ying, a girl from an aristocratic family, is not enough to put your father in jail. There must be someone behind Cui Ying, right?"

other people?
There was a glint in Heichi's handsome eyes, as if he had thought of something, but he pursed his lips and said nothing.

"Don't worry, I won't report you to the Saint. The Great Zhou also needs generals like you to guard the border." Xiao Muchen said as he handed a cup of tea to Heichi Jun. "I just want to find out some things."

"What do you want to know?"

"Three years ago, why did you go to Puzhou under the name of your father, General Black Tooth, to take over as governor?"

Heichi Jun moved his lips, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "You should also know that this year, under the threat of the empress, the royal family princes rebelled, and the court was in turmoil. My father was forced to stay in Luoyang City. But after the death of the Puzhou governor, someone actually used the governor's name to lead troops to harass the people. I simply used my father's name to suppress those corrupt officials."

"Young General, you must be hiding something, right?" Xiao Muchen said, then suddenly asked, "What is your relationship with that blind musician? Who is he?"

When Xiao Muchen asked this, Heichijun's eyes flickered with surprise, but he quickly concealed it and replied, "It's just that Aying picked up a beggar seven years ago. He and I have the same goal, which is to avenge Aying. That's why we formed an alliance. Xiao Zhongcheng, what are you doubting?"

Xiao Muchen sighed softly, "I just suspect that your father's false accusation of treason is very likely related to this young man's background. Cui Ying is definitely not the only one who wants your father dead."

After a pause, Xiao Muchen continued, hearing Heichi Jun's surprised voice, "Your father originally enjoyed the Saint's great trust and was sent by the Saint to guard the borders many times. He even contributed to the suppression of Li Jingye's rebellion. Why was he imprisoned overnight because of a secret letter from a young lady?
Unless someone really has something on us?"

Heichi Jun suddenly stood up, glared at Xiao Muchen fiercely, and asked in a deep voice, "What do you want?"

Murong Huan then continued, "We just want to know who he is."

"So what if you know? Do you want him dead?" Heichi Jun shouted angrily, "He's just a blind man..."

Seeing Heichi Jun so excited, Murong Huan and Xiao Muchen were so surprised that they didn't say anything. After a long silence, Murong Huan finally said, "But have you ever considered that your revenge plan may have offended the two great aristocratic families of Cui and Zheng? Even if the public opinion in Luoyang City is on your side, those aristocratic families will not let him go. As long as he leaves the Dali Temple, many people will come to kill him!"

Heichi Jun's expression changed, and he looked at Murong Huan even more incredulously.

……

At that moment, in the Dali Temple's interrogation room, the blind young man was "looking" at the group of interrogators surrounding him with a faint smile. He remained silent for a long time. As if his wish had been fulfilled, he no longer had any interest in anything around him.

"If you don't confess the murderer, you will have to bear the crime?" Lu Shiyilang said threateningly.

"Are you Dali Temple's cases handled so carelessly?" the young man sneered. "I've already said that I set up all the traps, but I haven't killed anyone."

Lu Shiyilang scratched his head with a headache, then turned to ask Lu Ling, "Shilang, how will this case be judged? Why does it feel more complicated than the three-court trial two days ago? He didn't kill anyone, but he is related to these three murders. And now even the people of Luoyang City say he is innocent and shouldn't pay for the lives of those vicious girls.

In fact, it's not just the people of Luoyang City, even I feel pity for him. That Cui Ying, the fourth daughter of the Cui family, really deserves it. She even plotted against Miss Huan from the Dali Temple!"

As they were talking, Murong Huan and Xiao Muchen came to the interrogation room.

"Mr. Lu, we would like to have a few words with this musician alone, is that okay?" Murong Huan asked.

Lu Ling nodded: "Of course!"

Lu Shiyilang asked curiously, "Is there anything you want us to hear?"

Murong Huan smiled and said, "If you were here, I'm afraid he wouldn't want to say it."

"Oh, okay!"

After Lu Ling and Lu Shiyilang left the interrogation room, Murong Huan and Xiao Muchen turned their attention to the boy who was sitting quietly and looked very well-behaved.

"Are you my senior brothers and junior sisters here? Aren't you here to force a confession too?" asked the young man.

"You really can't stop calling me Senior Sister!" Murong Huan said. After sitting down, he asked sternly, "You didn't kill anyone, so according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, you won't be sentenced to death. Even though you planned all this, you still managed to fool us. Honestly, you're really amazing."

"Really? Junior sister actually admits that I'm awesome?" The young man said with a smile.

"I imagine that all the disciples Master has accepted are truly capable, right?" Murong Huan continued, then asked, "Where is Master now? How is he doing? Do you know?"

The young man shook his head and replied, "I don't know. He likes to travel. He comes and goes without a trace. Unless he takes the initiative to look for me, I will never be able to find him."

This is in line with the master's style.

Murong Huan asked again, "You can't see, but how can you be so sure of this? Xiao Muchen and I are both disciples taught directly by our master."

"That's not difficult. I've been trying to find out about you for a long time. Before I set up this scheme, I had people keep an eye on your movements."

"Is this the little girl begging on the street you're talking about? The puppet doll she gave us was given by you, right?"

The boy smiled and replied, "I guess so! Her name is also Aying. I named her that."

Seven years ago, she picked him up on the roadside and gave him hope of life. He also hoped that if there was an afterlife, he would take care of her and repay her kindness.

Murong Huan looked at his expression of attachment mixed with a hint of sorrow, and felt pity for him, so he did not ask any more questions.

At this time, Xiao Muchen continued to ask: "Why did the master accept you as his disciple? Also, were the deaths of Hong Xian and Xue Huaiyi caused by you?"

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