"What... does this mean?"
He questioned Li Cheng.
Li Cheng, on the other hand, changed from his usual idle and cynical appearance. With a cold face, he said solemnly, "Prime Minister Gong, you should know that the person who has this seal is your son, Gong Shilin!"
"Just because this is printed on the book, you conclude that Shilin is the murderer?" "Even if this book is printed with this seal, it can't prove that he is the murderer. It can only prove that he may have been in contact with the murderer! But... as far as I know, this book is only in the Hanlin Academy! And the books of the Hanlin Academy can't be taken out of the palace, but there is one person who can! "
He looked at Gong Shilin and continued, "This person is you!"
Gong Shilin was silent.
"That night, among the books that were transported into the study room with Du Mubai, there was also this book! And besides you, there is no one else who can donate this book to the library. So, the murderer who racked his brains and prepared to kill was also you! "
It was you!
When Li Cheng said this, his voice was trembling.
All these years, he couldn't wait to cut Gong Shilin into eight pieces.
Even when he woke up at night, he would frequently curse him.
He cursed him for a lifetime of misfortune.
He choked on food!
He choked on water!
He died of tiredness walking!
He died of running into a wall!
...
And so on. As long as it was a bad curse, he went through it all on Gong Shilin.
But he didn't expect that Gong Shilin would suffer retribution as the murderer.
This was something he didn't dare to do even in his dreams.
Throughout the whole process, Gong Shilin had a calm appearance.
Only now did he realize that he had been negligent!
That year, he carried several books from the palace and prepared to go back to the mansion to read, but the books slipped through his arms and all fell to the ground. He also accidentally hit his exclusive seal.
When the seal fell, it hit two books!
Of course, he didn't notice at all.
And he didn't care.
But he didn't expect that by a freak combination of factors, one of the books and Du Mubai had been put into the box.
Perhaps, this was something that was already fated in the unseen world.
Finally, he opened his mouth, "Yes, Du Mubai... I killed him!"
He didn't quibble!
He didn't defend himself!
He admitted it.
Li Cheng's palm tightened, and the corner of his eye twitched. His eyes were filled with disappointment and discomfort. "Then … why did you kill Du Mubai?"
"Is it important?"
"I want to know the reason!"
"I don't want to tell you the reason! In short, I plead guilty. I killed Du Mubai. I will bear all the charges. "
Li Cheng knew how stubborn Gong Shilin was. If he didn't want to say it, no one could pry his mouth open.
Li Cheng felt a chill run down his spine.
His palms were also numb.
In the end, he couldn't accept the fact that Gong Shilin was the murderer.
He did his best to suppress the emotions in his heart. Grabbing the book in his hand, he said, "Fine, since you've already admitted it, I'll hand you over to the Ministry of Justice and lock you up in prison. We'll talk again when you're willing to tell us the reason! Guards, escort him to the Ministry of Justice. "
"Yes!"
The guards came in and restrained Gong Shilin.
Minister Gong Zuo suddenly shouted, "Stop!"
He quickly stepped forward.
The two guards also hurriedly let go of Gong Shilin.
Minister Gong Zuo grabbed his arms. His eyes were sharp and focused. He said, "Shilin, as long as you say that you didn't kill anyone! Then, no one can't take you away today. "
"Father …"
"Say it!"
Gong Shilin was reluctant to say it.
"As long as you say it, you'll be safe and sound. Say it!"
He roared.
As long as he said, "I didn't kill anyone", then he would be safe and sound.
But Gong Shilin still gave up.
He smiled bitterly. "Father, I have indeed … killed someone!"
"You …"
"I've said that no matter what the result is, I'm willing. Father, you don't have to protect me."
"If I knew this would happen, I should have sent you out of Gaoding overnight." Minister Gong Zuo was heartbroken.
"It's useless!"
…
In the end, Gong Shilin was still taken to the Ministry of Justice.
Li Cheng sent the guards in the hall out one by one.
Only he, Minister Gong Zuo, and his father were left.
At this time, Minister Gong Zuo was still standing in the same place, looking at the door, watching his son being taken away.
Marquis Pingyang's expression was extremely ugly.
After all, the murderer was Minister Gong Zuo's son.
And the one who ordered the arrest was his own son.
This was tantamount to openly falling out with the Gong family.
He walked to Minister Gong's side and said, "General Gong, now that things have come to this point, we can only think of a way to remedy it."
When he heard this —
"Remedy?" Minister Gong Zuo sneered and looked at him. "How are you going to remedy it? Are you going to kill your son to remedy it? "
His words were harsh.
He gritted his teeth!
Marquis Pingyang knew that he was angry. "You should know that this case has caused a sensation in the whole of Gaoding City, and it has also reached the ears of the king. Ah Cheng is in charge of this case, and he can't do anything about it! What we can do now is to find a way to save Shi Lin's life. " Minister Gong Zuo could not bear to listen to him. "I've already looked for you yesterday, and you said that you would solve this matter! Originally, as long as Li Cheng doesn't care and doesn't pursue the matter, then no one can touch Shi Lin. But now it seems that your Li family is really loyal! In order to render meritorious service.
In order to show your righteousness in front of the king, you didn't hesitate to destroy our decades of friendship. "
His voice was like a great bell.
It reverberated in the hall of the Ministry of Justice.
Marquis Pingyang could only try his best to explain. "Shi Lin and Wen Shu are engaged after all. For this alone, I will protect him to the end. But once I protect him, if the king knows, you and I will not have a good end."
"Hehe." Gong Zuoxiang couldn't help but laugh, the hatred in his eyes growing deeper, "I thought we were sitting on the same boat, but I didn't expect that after you came ashore, you left my Gong Clan on a broken boat. Good! Li Wenshi, since you are heartless, don't blame me for being heartless! "
Immediately, he reached out and took a long sword from the shelf next to him.
He pulled it out.
Then he slashed at the chair he had just sat on.
"Bang!"
A perfectly good chair was instantly chopped into two halves.
After all, he was a general!
Even though he had removed his armor, the spirit in his bones was still there.
Marquis Pingyang was stunned.
Minister Gong said to him, "From now on, our Li and Gong families are like this chair."
After saying that, he threw the long sword in his hand to the ground.
He flicked his sleeves and left.
What he was worried about still happened.
Marquis Pingyang glanced at Li Cheng.
His face was full of anger.
He said fiercely, "Unfilial son!"
After throwing these two words, he also left.
Li Cheng sighed on the spot.
He had mixed feelings.
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