amaotonovel Chapter 596 Dead
Chapter 596 Dead
Fang Tong and his wife no longer care about this matter. They have already won the first place, so what else do they want?
Oh yes, there is a reward for the first place, two pieces of Shu brocade given by Wanbao Tower.
Shu brocade was a tribute, so it cannot be said to be priceless, but it is not something that ordinary people can wear.
But fortunately, Fang Tong was an official, so it was not unusual for his family to use Shu brocade.
The couple happily got into the carriage and went back to the yard to pack their things.
"Wife, you are so amazing. It is an honor for me to marry into your family." Fang Tong held his wife's hand and praised her.
"Pfft." Qian Fengping laughed: "What nonsense."
"I'm not kidding. My wife can compete with a group of men in cooking, including the royal chef, and she can win. Who can do that?"
"Wife, you have no idea how many people's eyes lit up after you spoke on the stage. I even stood up straighter, I was so proud."
"I'm lucky. My daughter is lively, my son is smart, and my wife is generous. I don't know how many people envy me behind my back."
"No, wife, you will be famous from now on and will face more temptations. You must not waver. I am your dear husband."
Fang Tong's sweet words made Qian Fengping blush.
"No, it's my honor to marry you."
"Everyone in the village says you're a lucky star, and I agree. With you marrying in, our family's life is getting better and better."
"You are my lucky star first, and then the village's."
Qian Fengping is shy but serious.
The two people in the car were looking at each other affectionately, and the driver outside trembled several times. It was so corny.
He has been married for many years, but how come he has never been so... warm with his wife?
Just as I was distracted, the horse let out a long neigh and ran out of control.
The carriage suddenly began to shake, and the driver pulled the reins hard, "Whoa!"
But it didn't work. The horse became more and more crazy and the driver was thrown off.
The couple in the car also collided with each other and saw stars in pain.
An old man came out and stood before the horse.
At the same time, a figure appeared in the dark, nimbly stepping on the eaves and flying over. He was riding on a horse, with a cold light flashing in his hand.
The next second, the horse's head was cut off and blood gushed out.
"Someone's dead! A powerful person ran over someone and killed him in the street!"
There were exclamations.
The old man had fallen down. Some kind-hearted people went to help him and found that he was already dead.
Everything happened so quickly that by the time Qian Fengping and his wife reacted, they had already arrived in Jingzhao Prefecture.
"boom!"
The gavel slammed heavily on the table.
Jingzhao Yin - Ceng Gong had a solemn and imposing look on his face.
"Who are you in the hall? Why aren't you kneeling in the court?"
Fang Tong's forehead was bruised, but his mind was very clear.
The couple were plotted against.
"I am a ninth-rank agricultural supervisor, and this is my wife."
He took Qian Fengping's hand and bowed, but did not kneel.
According to the laws of this dynasty, a scholar does not have to kneel when meeting an official, let alone he is an official appointed by the court.
The ninth rank is a bit small, but it still has privileges.
Ceng Gong nodded slightly and was about to speak.
There were cries outside the court.
"Dad, Dad! You died so tragically!"
"Dad, wuwuwu, how could this happen? You just went out to see a play and you're gone. I haven't fulfilled my filial duty yet!"
The two men cried so sincerely that the onlookers were moved.
It is a great pain in life when a son wants to support his parents but they are no longer around.
After the yamen runner learned about the situation, he went into the hall to report.
After hearing this, Ceng Gong frowned and said, "Let someone in."
The two middle-aged men knelt down as soon as they came in.
"Commoner Zhang Si!"
"Commoner Zhang Wu!"
"Please, sir, do something for the people. My father's death cannot be in vain!"
As they spoke, the two of them glared fiercely at Fang Tong and his wife.
Fang Tong was not afraid at all and looked back coldly.
"Please be patient, I will get to the bottom of this matter."
Ceng Gong looked serious.
"Fang Tong, I want to ask you what happened at the time of the incident. Please describe it in detail without leaving out a single detail."
"Yes." Fang Tong responded.
"My wife and I were chatting in the car when the carriage suddenly accelerated."
"My wife and I were hit hard. Before I could ask, I heard the sound of the driver's horse, and then something seemed to be thrown away."
"When we came out, we saw the horse's head had been chopped off, blood splattered everywhere, and an old man fell in front of the horse, his life or death unknown."
What he said was very detailed and all of it was true.
Ceng Gong nodded: "Where is the driver?"
Fang Tong didn't know.
A yamen runner reported back, "Your Excellency, the driver was thrown out and broke his arm. He is under our care and is receiving treatment at the pharmacy."
"Well, call the witness." Ceng Gong ordered.
The first person to help the old man was brought in, and the person who was judged to be dead was brought in.
"Greetings, sir!" The man knelt down.
"Send your name."
"I am Chen Dalang, a commoner living in No. 35, Liutiao Lane, Mian Er Street."
"Well, tell us what you saw at the time. Don't exaggerate or conceal anything."
"I was at a nearby stall, selecting a mask. I turned around and saw a horse-drawn carriage speeding along, the driver still pulling the reins. The carriage was going faster and faster. An old man was right in front of it, unable to avoid it, and collapsed."
"Another man in black showed up and killed the horse without a word."
There are many unclear points in Chen Dalang's narrative.
"I'm asking you, have you ever seen a horse hit anyone, or trample anyone with its hooves?"
Cen Gong had served as Jingzhao Yin for many years, so he naturally knew the importance of details.
Chen Dalang thought hard and shook his head: "It seems... not."
The four Zhang brothers stared with wide eyes: "You have to tell the truth. How could he have fallen to the ground if he hadn't hit my dad? And died straight away!"
"How dare you! Did I allow you to speak? You are not allowed to interfere with the judgment of the witnesses."
Ceng Gong glanced at them unkindly.
The two lowered their heads and dared not speak again.
Chen Dalang shuddered and thought carefully, "My Lord, I was on the left side of the horse at the time, so my vision was somewhat obstructed. I didn't see if the carriage hit anyone, but I definitely didn't trample anyone."
"Well, who came first, the man in black who showed up and killed the horse, or the old man who fell to the ground?"
Ceng Gong asked again.
Chen Dalang hesitated: "Should it be, at the same time? When I saw the horse's head hit the ground, I took a step back in fright, and only then did I notice the old man lying on the ground."
Ceng Gong asked, "In other words, you didn't see the man in black control the horse first, or the old man fall to the ground first?"
Chen Dalang nodded and said, "That's right."
"I'm asking you, the old man has passed away. Do you know Lord Fang? Why did you shout in the street that a powerful person had killed someone on horseback?"
Ceng Gong's eyes were sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts.
"When I saw the gorgeous carriage and the strong horses, I felt that the person inside was no ordinary person. In a moment of desperation, I shouted."
Chen Dalang's face turned pale, as if he realized belatedly that he had offended someone.
Ceng Gong didn't ask him any more questions and looked at the man in black in the hall.
"Who are you and why did you kill the horse?"
The man in black did not answer directly, but took out a token from his body.
A bailiff will take it and present it to you, sir.
Ceng Gong took it and his eyelids twitched.
"I am a guard at the general's mansion." The man in black said nonsense.