Case Closed (Summary)
Jing Rong asked, "Lord Liu, are you surprised that Du Sanniang is here?"
He remained silent.
"Actually, it's simple. This Prince does not tolerate the slightest bit of deceit. This Du Sanniang actually stole from the troupe, how could this Prince let her off? Therefore, I've already ordered people to keep an eye on her. Unexpectedly, on the night this Prince arrived at Anfu, she sneaked into the Zhang Estate and came out not long after. Du Sanniang's hands are not clean, and the Zhang Estate was hosting a banquet, so it's normal for her to sneak in to steal something. The Guanyin Seal of the Zhang Estate was stolen, and this Prince couldn't think of anyone else besides her. Therefore, last night, I ordered people to capture her and bring her here after the murder case at Zhang Estate. Who would have thought that Teacher Ji would stumble upon a dead mouse? Teacher Ji just happened to find a report that actually drew you out. This is enough to prove that you and Du Sanniang are colluding in secret. "
Liu Zhiliang no longer quibbled.
His body slid to the ground like a corpse.
Du Sanniang, who was kneeling on the ground, was not afraid at all. Instead, she laughed a few times.
"I didn't expect that I, Du Sanniang, would fall into your hands. But I admit it. I've never been convinced by others, but now I'm convinced. I only have one life left."
"Du Sanniang's boldness is much more carefree than Liu Zhiliang's."
"Pfft! Don't compare me to this bastard. He's a coward, and always wants this Lady to do things for him. If it wasn't because he's an official and I needed him to cover for me, I would've killed him long ago. Do you think he would still be alive now?"
"Du Sanniang, if it wasn't for me, you would've died long ago."
"If I die, I'll drag you down with me."
What a dog-eat-dog situation!
Ji Yunshu walked in and asked Liu Zhiliang, "Lord Liu, how much money have you embezzled all these years?"
Liu Zhiliang lowered his head, his eyes unfocused, and did not speak.
"Lord Liu, this one will give you another chance. You've been embezzling for so many years, so you should have a lot of treasures, right? Why don't you take the initiative to hand it over? That way, maybe your crime will be lighter. "
"I've already spent all that money." He averted his gaze, not daring to look at Ji Yunshu for fear that his lie would be exposed.
Ji Yunshu's smile deepened.
"Alright, then let's find your wealth." He turned to a yamen runner and said, "Please find the big yellow dog in the yamen."
The runner was stunned for a moment and was about to go.
She stopped him again, and said, 'Fetch some more sledgehammers.'
The bailiff was stunned again. He scratched his head and left.
Not long after, the bailiff came back with a few big hammers and threw them at the door. The old man came back with his yellow dog.
The old man was bewildered when he saw the scene in the courtroom.
The dog, on the other hand, seemed to be naturally afraid of Ji Yunshu. When it saw her, it subconsciously shrank behind the old man and didn't bark. Instead, it appeared very obedient.
Ji Yunshu walked over and crouched in front of the yellow dog. She reached out and stroked its smooth fur.
Surprisingly, the yellow dog didn't hide. Instead, it rubbed its head against her palm.
"The people's hard-earned money depends on you. If you can find it, I'll give you some bones to eat. How about it?"
"Woof!"
"So you agree?"
"Woof!"
"Alright, then go find it."
"Woof!"
The big yellow dog struggled out of the old man's hand and ran out.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Was Teacher Ji born in the year of the dog?
How could he talk to a dog?
Ji Yunshu stood up and said, "Come, take your sledgehammers. Let's go find the treasure."
She walked out in a carefree manner.
Jing Rong signaled his guards to escort Liu Zhiliang and Du Sanniang to watch the show.
Following the dog, the group reached the wall, and the yellow dog barked at the wall with all its might.
Ji Yunshu patted the dog's head again, "Good boy, you've done a great service. Go to the side first. I'll give you some bones later."
"Woof!"
The dog obediently ran to the side and curled up on the ground.
Ji Yunshu said, "Those of you with hammers, go and chisel this wall. The treasure is inside."
Soon, a few yamen runners wielded their sledgehammers and started to chisel the wall.
As the wall was chiseled open, the contents inside were revealed bit by bit.
It was as if a yellow light had flashed!
Crash!
The moment the wall fell, everyone was shocked and dumbfounded.
"It's gold. There's gold inside the wall!" They exclaimed.
The pieces of gold mixed with the chiseled wall were particularly eye-catching. One by one, they almost filled up the entire wall.
"Woof woof woof!" The dog rushed over.
The facts and evidence were right in front of their eyes.
That old fox Liu Zhiliang's face had turned green. He probably wanted to die.
Jing Rong ordered, "Guards, take Liu Zhiliang and Du Sanniang to the prison. Immediately report this to the imperial court. Anfu County needs a new official."
"Yes!" The guard acknowledged.
"As for the gold, keep it for now. The Ministry of Revenue will send someone to deal with it."
"Yes!"
Liu Zhiliang and Du Sanniang were dragged away.
Jing Rong moved closer to Ji Yunshu and asked curiously, "Just now, did you really … talk to the dog?"
"What else?" She replied.
"You're the dog?"
"You're the dog." She opened her palm, revealing a small gold pendant. "That dog is very sensitive to the smell of gold. I held it in my hand and stroked its fur. When it smelled the scent, it naturally barked."
"Then how did it know to look for this wall?"
She thought for a moment and shook her head. "I don't know. Perhaps … it really understands me."
Jing Rong was puzzled.
… …
Not long after, the news spread throughout Anfu County.
The commoners were talking about Teacher Ji's remarkable abilities. Not only did he solve the murder case at the Zhang Estate, but he also imprisoned the corrupt county magistrate.
At the same time, they were also preparing for Anfu County's annual Lantern Festival.
Jing Rong and the others originally planned to leave Anfu County immediately, but Liu Zhiliang had been removed from his post. In addition, the gold had to be reported to the Ministry of Revenue, and the imperial court could not immediately send a new official over. Naturally, this responsibility fell on Jing Rong's shoulders.
It would probably take one or two days, so they simply moved to the yamen.
Jing Rong was dealing with some matters while Ji Yunshu helped him write two documents. When she came out, she saw Wei Yi huddled behind a stone block, staring at something not far away.
"Wei Yi, what are you doing?"
"Shh!" He pulled Ji Yunshu and squatted down.
"What's wrong?"
"It's going to explode soon. Shu 'er, lower your voice."
"What's going to explode?" Ji Yunshu softened her voice.
Wei Yi pointed at the firecrackers in the distance. "I'm setting off firecrackers."
Ji Yunshu looked and saw a firecracker in the distance. However, the fire on the firecracker had already been extinguished, leaving only a wisp of white smoke.
"Why are you setting off firecrackers? The fire has already been extinguished. "
Wei Yi stood up in disappointment and sighed. "I heard that today is the Lantern Festival. Do you remember, Shu 'er? During the Lantern Festival half a year ago, you drew a lantern for me and set off the Kongming lanterns with me. "
"Yes, I remember."
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