Mortal Realm, Eastern Tang Dynasty, Xinfeng County.
Today, there was a retrial of a murder case in the county government, and hundreds of people from the neighborhood came to watch.
"What a pity Zhou Qingqing, what a good woman, why did she kill someone?"
"Who says it's not the case? On weekdays, I'm fine with my neighbors. Except that I can't give birth to a baby, everything is fine."
"The two of them had quarreled several times over the matter of having a baby."
"Maybe her husband got angry and insulted her, which made her furious. That night I heard a quarrel and a fight."
"The most poisonous woman's heart is that you know people and faces but don't know their hearts!"
The people were talking a lot, some expressed regret, while others watched the fun.
County Office Main Hall.
In his seat, County Magistrate Huang Tingyong was flipping through the files again.
The deceased's life and friends have been visited, and there are no suspicious persons.
The physical evidence of the case, indirect witness, and past deeds all point to the prisoner, Zhou Qingqing.
But Zhou Qingqing refused to plead guilty.
Not only did he not plead guilty, he also claimed injustice for the deceased!
Said the deceased was also murdered!
No matter the evidence or the punishment, nothing could change this woman's position.
This is a big headache.
Huang Tingyong frowned, feeling a little weird in his heart, but couldn't find it out.
The evidence is irrefutable!
According to the Great Tang law, this Zhou Qingqing should be beheaded.
The retrial will be held today, and the case will be finalized and closed, and then the case will be interrogated and executed.
Huang Tingyong put down the file and said to the officer, "Take the prisoner Zhou Qingqing."
"Take the prisoner Zhou Qingqing!" the officer shouted.
Not long after, two government officials escorted a woman to the court.
The woman's face was haggard and her expression was dull and dull. Her white prison clothes were still stained with blood, and her hands and feet were stained with blood. It was obvious that she had been tortured.
Among the crowd of onlookers, there was a grandfather from a wealthy family who was watching the fun. Seeing this woman's appearance, the corner of his mouth raised a sneer.
As long as today is over, everything will be calm and carefree.
County Office Main Hall.
Seeing Zhou Qingqing kneeling in front of the hall, the county magistrate Huang Tingyong looked gloomy and said, "Zhou Qingqing, do you have anything to say about the murder of your husband in the cold rainy night seven days ago?"
Zhou Qingqing looked up at Huang Tingyong and cursed, "Faint official!"
"Bold!" the master shouted, "Insulting the imperial official shall be punished with a rod! Come on, slap the five big sticks on me!"
"Okay!" Huang Tingyong shouted and stopped the master. This was not the first time Zhou Qingqing scolded him. He was already numb.
The master's expression froze and he had no choice but to give up.
"The evidence in this case is solid, and it's useless for you to scold me."
County Magistrate Huang Tingyong said in a deep voice, "You keep saying that you did not kill the person, and even your husband had a grievance. But you have no evidence, and you don't know what grievance your husband has or who wants to kill him, right?"
Zhou Qingqing remained silent.
"I conclude that everything you described is your delusion and your imagination."
County Magistrate Huang Tingyong stood up, walked down the hall, and said slowly, "The neighbors say that you are a virtuous man and manage your family well. Your husband is also a diligent man. You can also do a small business and make a little money, so your life is not bad.
The union of your husband and wife is a blessing in life.
But the problem is that you can't have a baby. "
Zhou Qingqing shook his head and said, "Sir, the folk girl has said that I can't have children, so I asked my husband to marry a concubine and let her live in the future. The quarrel was because I wanted to force him to take a concubine, but he refused."
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Still coming?
The county magistrate Huang Tingyong was a little speechless.
You ask a man to take a concubine and you still refuse?
This is really strange.
Many of the people watching on the side also shook their heads and smiled.
This woman lies and doesn't do anything normal.
Everyone else wants to take a concubine, but the one in the family won't let them, and will live or die.
How about you? You asked your man to take a concubine, but your man refused?
You still force him to marry, and he still quarrels with you, "I don't want to marry?"
The vast majority of the onlookers did not believe this statement.
The old man in the crowd also laughed.
That smile is happiness, not ridicule.
The more this woman behaves like this, the more beneficial it is to him.
Otherwise, once things turn around, he will be the one who dies.
"There is no change in your confession."
County Magistrate Huang Tingyong pondered, looked at Zhou Qingqing again and said, "I will give you one last chance. Think about it again, what evidence is there to prove that you did not kill the person.
Or is there anyone else who can testify for you?
If not, I will close the case. "
Boom!
Zhou Qingqing Hearing this, his face turned extremely pale as if he had been struck by lightning.
For a moment, tears welled up again.
Physical evidence?
What physical evidence do I have?
That hairpin has my own fingerprints on it!
But the hairpin that had been in the inner room had clearly appeared outside again for some reason.
Witness?
That night, no one came to the house.
It was freezing cold and raining that night, and there was no one in the alley!
No one!
The people who used to do the watch are nowhere to be seen!
Ah, no.
Someone, someone should have come to kill my husband.
But the rain washed away the marks, smell and all traces!
That night, I always felt that my husband was hiding something, but no matter how I asked, he said no, it was fine, and firmly denied it.
He obviously didn't kill himself!
It's obvious that my husband has another grievance, but why is God so hateful?
Do you want both my husband and I to end up dead?
I am wronged!
Zhou Qingqing was so sad that she wished she could be wronged and could not find the murderer for her husband.
"Is there any?" Huang Tingyong asked again.
Even though I know, it is useless to ask.
But at least when people talk about it in the future, they won't say that he is an unreasonable and faint official.
Zhou Qingqing shook his head.
In the crowd, everyone saw Zhou Qingqing shaking his head, and the grandpa grinned happily.
Finally, the case is finally closed!
At three quarters of noon, it can be pushed out and chopped!
Everything will be settled.
Nothing will be known.
"Since there is no such thing, I will pronounce the verdict!" The county magistrate Huang Tingyong nodded and walked back to the case table.
Zhou Qingqing is already despairing.
Grandpa Yuan was so calm that he was humming a little tune in his heart. He also thought about going to Chunfeng Tower to have a few drinks in the afternoon.
Suddenly a voice came into Zhou Qingqing's ears, which shocked her body, widened her eyes, and quickly raised her head.
"I pronounce the verdict, Zhou Qingqing..."
Zhou Qingqing suddenly raised his head and shouted loudly, "Sir, wait! I have a witness, I have a witness!"
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Suddenly hearing this, County Magistrate Huang Tingyong was stunned.
The people watching were also stunned.
What's going on?
Didn't you say you have no witnesses?
Why is there suddenly a witness again?
"Zhou Qingqing, do you know that delaying time has no meaning in this case." County Magistrate Huang Tingyong frowned.
Zhou Qingqing said loudly with an excited face, "I do, sir, I have a witness! I remembered, I have a witness."
"Who is your witness? What's his name?" Huang Tingyong shook his head, but the procedure still had to go.
Zhou Qingqing said loudly, "Door Gods. There are two statues of Door Gods at the door of my house. They, they can testify!"
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Huang Tingyong was stunned, the county magistrate was stunned, and the master was stunned.
A group of government officials were stunned, and hundreds of people who were watching were also stunned.
Then there was a roar of laughter.
"Hahahahaha!"
"The witness is Door Gods? It really made me laugh. Those are just two stickers of gods. What kind of evidence can I give you?"
"Yes, this person really is, hahahaha, it's just an idiot talking in his sleep."
"If you believe that there are gods in this world, you might as well believe that I am Qin Shihuang!"
"Hahahaha! I guess I'm just afraid of death and want to live a little longer."
The entire county government office immediately became lively and there was a lot of discussion.
Everyone is laughing at Zhou Qingqing.
Door Gods testify?
What a joke!
Where did the gods come from in this world?
Guanyin Bodhisattva at home burns incense and prays every day, but I haven't seen her appear or give any guidance.
Did a dream tell me about the missing cows and things at home?
There are too many evil people and too many injustices in the world, but why haven't we seen Bodhisattva or gods appear?
Good people don't live long, and evil people live for a thousand years. Isn't this the case?
immortal?
Where are the gods?
How come it's been thousands of years and I haven't heard of any gods appearing anywhere?
What?
More than ten years ago, Guanyin Bodhisattva came to the court?
Oh!
You're just fooling people!
The emperor wanted to strengthen Buddhism, so he deliberately made it up.
Otherwise, why don't we see those high-ranking officials burning incense and worshiping Buddha in their homes?
Why has there been no news for a few days?
That incident was not even reported to Chang'an City.
How could it be true?
I don't see you, Qin Shihuang tried to refine elixirs to seek immortality, and spent all the power of the country, but he couldn't find a single trace of the immortal.
Otherwise, would the First Emperor still die?
He has already become an immortal, right?
Just because of your words, I am wronged?
I have a witness. The witness is Door Gods?
He just ran out?
I'll go for it.
Even if there are gods, which gods are so high above that they will show up to help you, an unknown person?
Why?
How funny.
Everyone was laughing and watching the joke. Even the neighbors who usually thought Zhou Qingqing was a nice person were shaking their heads.
Is this a brain twitch? Or possessed?
Even the gods have moved out.
"You have also seen it. If no one believes in you, how can I believe it?" County Magistrate Huang Tingyong shook his head and smiled, "Gods are illusory existences after all."
But Zhou Qingqing seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and kowtowed like crazy. "County Master, I beg you, daughter of the people, you only need to send someone to tear off the Door Gods statue posted on the door of my house, and bring it over!"
Didn't you say that as long as there is certification and physical evidence, you will find it no matter where it is?
This won't take up much of your time!
Just think of it as the last request before the girl dies! "
Ah this!
Huang Tingyong frowned, feeling that this excuse and request were really nonsense.
What is this woman doing?
I have mentioned that as long as there are witnesses, they will be called for questioning.
But what the hell, this is Door Gods, it's a statue of a god!
If he really relied on this woman, wouldn't others call him a lunatic?
Will my colleagues laugh at me?
Forget it, just treat it as fulfilling her last request.
Lest others talk about it, it won't sound good.
Anyway, it was only delayed for a moment, so it wasn't a big problem.
The county magistrate Huang Tingyong secretly shook his head and said to the next official, "Xiong Da, Xiong Er, you two go and tear down the Door Gods statue on the door of Zhou Qingqing's house and bring the soldiers over.
Remember, the statue of the god should be in good condition to avoid Zhou Qingqing finding excuses again. "
"Yes, sir."
The yamen servants Xiong Da and Xiong Er bowed down to accept the order, then left the court and went to Zhou Qingqing's home.
When the people onlookers saw that the county magistrate had actually sent someone to invite the statue, they were all stunned, and then they all laughed.
This county magistrate is really confused.
If word of this spreads, it will definitely become a joke among officials.
Damn it!
When do you ask God to hear a case?
It's really hilarious.
In this world, if there were gods who could come forward to provide evidence for mortals, there wouldn't be so many unjust and wrongful cases, and there wouldn't be so many evil people living happily.
The wealthy and aristocratic official also shook his head and laughed. The county magistrate was also interesting, actually accompanying this woman to play this game.
Seeing the onlookers pointing, laughing and talking, County Magistrate Huang Tingyong twitched his lips. Sure enough, this decision was a joke.
Oh, damn it, I wouldn't have agreed if I had known.
Huang Tingyong is also speechless.
But the yamen servant was already on his way, so calling him back would be even more ridiculous.
Forget it, that's all. When the Door Gods statue comes back later, it will be nice to let this woman give up her mind and let her go on the road with peace of mind.
Not long after, the two government officials Xiong Da Xiong Er came back.
In their hands, both of them held rolled-up Door Gods statues.
When they went to court, the two unfolded the Door Gods statue drawing paper and spread it in front of Zhou Qingqing.
Xiong Da also rolled his eyes, a little unhappy.
He was really torturing people when he was about to die.
Let's see what you do now!
Everyone is staring at Zhou Qingqing.
Huang Tingyong pointed at the Door Gods sticker and asked, "Zhou Qingqing, is this the Door Gods drawing paper on your door?"
"Sir, yes." Zhou Qingqing nodded heavily, and then looked at the Door Gods portrait.
These two statues of Door Gods, one is Shen Tu and the other is Yu Lei.
Huang Tingyong nodded and said with a smile, "Then, just ask them to come out and testify for you."
Poof!
"Hahahaha!"
All the government officials couldn't help laughing.
The people watching couldn't help but laugh.
This county magistrate is really interesting. He followed Zhou Qingqing's words and climbed up.
Now, let's see how you Zhou Qingqing can get off the stage.
In human murders, gods are invited to testify.
Wouldn't it be better to bring your husband back from the dead?
It's really hilarious.
Everyone was basically shaking their heads, laughing, and laughing at the joke.
But Zhou Qingqing had a pious face, and he kowtowed to the two Door Gods statues several times, and cried bitterly, "Zhou Qingqing, a common woman in the world, was wronged. My husband died at the door of my house. The two gods were on the door, and they must have witnessed the whole process.
The daughter of the people begged the two Door Gods to show up and seek justice for me!
I am willing to worship these two gods for the rest of my life! "
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See Zhou Qingqing acting like this.
Everyone was stunned again, a little confused.
Holy shit, is this woman really crazy?
Where are the gods in this world?
The foreigner also grinned. "I want to see how the gods will come... come..."
But just when he said the words, before he finished speaking, his eyes couldn't help but widen.
On top of the County Office Main Hall, Huang Tingyong was also smiling, but the smile turned into surprise, then into shock, and then the whole person jumped up in shock, staring at the scene in front of him in stunned silence!
All the government officials suddenly opened their mouths, looking at the scene in front of them in disbelief.
The same was true for the people who were watching. Everyone was shocked and petrified.
I saw a soft light flashing on the two Door Gods statues placed on the ground, and the statues actually turned into two extremely powerful god generals!
Standing majestically in the courtroom.
Damn it!
What the hell is this?
Still dreaming?
Everyone rubbed their eyes vigorously, and some even slapped themselves.
But all this is true!
Holy crap, crap, crap, crap!