Travel to ancient times to be a fast catcher

Chapter 54

  When Chu Xiaoyun returned to his small room, the case file of Zhou Sheng's sister was already placed on the table. Turning to the file, Chu Xiaoyun found out that Zhou Sheng's younger sister was Zhou Ying. He was so focused on hearing the case just now that he forgot to ask Zhou Sheng what his sister's name was. But this does not affect the case, and it is not too late to know now.

Chu Xiaoyun read it again. He didn't know if the dossier was not recorded in detail, or the case was not complicated. After reading all the way, more than half of the dossier was read, and the recorded situation was exactly the same as what Zhou Sheng said. That being the case, why has the case not been judged for so long?

Chu Xiaoyun found it incredible, and continued to look down. From the rest of the dossier, Chu Xiaoyun discovered a problem that he had neglected before, that is why Zhou Sheng was so sure that his sister Zhou Ying was murdered by her brother-in-law Gu Qingyun. According to what he said, Zhou Ying ran away from home and disappeared after a quarrel between husband and wife, and never returned. This at most can prove that the couple did have a quarrel before Zhou Ying's death. As for the discovery of the floating body at the Red River Wharf later, it could at best prove that Zhou Ying was indeed dead, but it could not prove that Gu Qingyun had killed Zhou Ying.

The dossier records that the floating corpse was found at the Honghe Wharf that day, and the county government's arresting office sent people to investigate. Wu Zuo found scars on the ribs from the corpse, which were caused by beatings. Zhou Ying's husband, Gu Qingyun, had threatened before Zhou Ying's death, "Let her go, it's better to die outside." With embroidered shoes and clothing to prove the identity of the deceased, it was concluded that the body floating in the river was Zhou Ying and Gu Qingyun was the murderer. For the death penalty, Gu Qingyun himself has signed and pledged.

At the end of the case file, there was a note, and the county government then reported it to the government government for review, but the government government sent it back for retrial on the grounds that the facts of the case were unclear. The content mentioned in the last stroke aroused Chu Xiaoyun's interest.

Gu Qingyun has been sentenced to death in this case, but the report was not approved by the government office, not that the county government did not accept it. Why did Zhou Sheng say that he had nowhere to ask? This is inconsistent with what Zhou Sheng said. Is it that Zhou Sheng can't express it, or that everyone has the desire to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, or something else? But in any case, the contents of the dossier can be said to contain huge information, which can almost overturn all the previous statements.

Influenced by the people's discussion and Zhou Sheng's narration before, he also fell into the established thinking that Zhou Ying's husband's family is powerful and Zhou Sheng is poor, and subconsciously sympathized with Zhou Sheng's situation where there was no way to sue. But judging from the dossier, things don't seem to be exactly like that.

Judging from the fact that Gu Qingyun was sentenced to death soon after the floating corpse was discovered, and that Gu Qingyun himself had signed a plea pleaded guilty, it was not like what Zhou Sheng said, the Gu family was actively operating, colluding with court officials, and covering the sky with one hand. If the Gu family had such great power, it would be impossible for Gu Qingyun to be sentenced so quickly; not to mention the contradictory move of Gu Qingyun knowing that his family can provide activities for him, but pleading guilty and being imprisoned. Furthermore, if it wasn't for the fact that the government government didn't pass through, Gu Qingyun would have been killed by the sword long ago, so what is the fact that Zhou Sheng said that he has nowhere to sue?

Doubts arose in Chu Xiaoyun's heart. He had never thought that there would be so many doubts in a case that he thought was simple before. No wonder the government office never passed the death penalty review.

Thinking about this, Chu Xiaoyun felt that it was necessary for him to visit the other party involved in the case. He put down the file in his hand and hurried to the county government jail.

When the guard on duty saw Chu Xiaoyun stepping into the gate, he hurriedly got up to greet him, nodded and bowed his head: "Chu Butou is still in rest, why do you have time to come here today?"

This person was Hu Wen'an from the bookstore last time. I saw the coachman Ran Gui who was on duty that day. In less than half a month, this person's attitude took a 180-degree turn. Chu Xiaoyun glanced at the other party: "I'm here to see someone." He said the reason for coming.

When the other party heard that he was here to see Gu Qingyun, he thought for a moment: "Oh, hehe, you mean that Young Master Gu is inside. Unexpectedly, Catcher Chu will come to see him, so I'll let someone take you in."

Unexpectedly, the jailer of the county government prison would call Gu Qingyun, a death row prisoner, young master. I don't know if it was a joke or there was some interest. Chu Xiaoyun looked at him calmly: "Oh, has anyone visited him before?"

"Master County Magistrate." The team leader said. Facing Chu Xiaoyun's questioning gaze, he hurriedly closed the field as if thinking of something, "Hehe, look at me, I can't read two words, and I can't speak. It's the former county magistrate, the former. Hehe."

Chu Xiaoyun looked at the group leader without expression, and walked towards the prison under the guidance of the jailer.

After turning a few turns, we arrived at the place where Gu Qingyun was imprisoned. After the jailer brought him there, he stood aside, and Chu Xiaoyun looked at him: "Thank you very much."

Under Chu Xiaoyun's chasing gaze, the jailer could only say: "The subordinate will leave."

After the jailer left, Chu Xiaoyun looked at him this cell. The place where Gu Qingyun was detained was a single cell. Compared with other Datong shops with a few dozen people, the conditions were indeed very good. Looking into the prison again, a white figure in a prison uniform turned his back to him. The prison uniform is very new, and the hair is neatly combed, without a trace of mess. It is not bad to be able to have such a dress and state in the prison.

Chu Xiaoyun couldn't help but think of Zhou Sheng's words, "The Gu family often sent him things in the prison" and "provided him with good food and drink in the prison".

"Gu Qingyun, I'm Chu Xiaoyun, the new head arrester of the county government. I want to talk to you about the case of your wife Zhou Ying's disappearance and murder." Chu Xiaoyun calmed down his thoughts.

The man in the prison didn't turn around, turned his back and said, "It's been three years, and I've said everything I can say. I've confessed my crime, and I've been charged. What else do you want?" Chu Xiaoyun didn't say anything

. Thinking that the other party was so resistant, he immediately said: "There are still a lot of doubts in that case..." "It's

your government's business to have any doubts. I've already been killed and hacked. What do you want from me? What do you want?" What kind of confession? Tell me, I will write another one." Gu Qingyun's voice was a little excited.

With the other party like this, it seems that there is nothing to talk about. Chu Xiaoyun didn't know why Gu Qingyun was so resistant to talking about this case. Hearing what he said, it seemed that he was quite wronged, and he seemed to be suspected of forcing a confession.

Chu Xiaoyun thought for a while, and then said: "I don't know what the previous case handlers told you to cause you to be so resistant. However, I want to tell you that I only decide the case based on facts. If you figure it out or if you are not at ease, you can think about it tonight, and I will come to you tomorrow."

After speaking, Chu Xiaoyun left Gu Qingyun's cell.

When Chu Xiaoyun left the prison, the team leader smiled flatteringly: "Chu catcher, so fast?"

Chu Xiaoyun looked back at the other party: "He won't say anything for sure, of course quickly."

The team leader laughed and said: "That's He doesn't know how to compliment,

doesn't know how to compliment." Chu Xiaoyun ignored it and left straight away.

Gu Qingyun didn't open his mouth, so he could only go to his home to have a look at it for now. Let's see what kind of family environment has raised Gu Qingyun's temperament. I also want to see the so-called "power" of the Gu family.

After leaving the prison, Chu Xiaoyun realized that it was getting late. Recalling the address of Gu's family seen on the file, it happened to be on Chu Xiaoyun's way home. Chu Xiaoyun planned to take Su Wen with him, and then he would go home after a while, instead of going back to the yamen and walking around for nothing.

I have to say that being a head catcher still brings a lot of convenience. You don't have to respond on time as usual, and let the office go at the right time.

Chu Xiaoyun took Su Wen to the Gu family, and found the Gu family according to the address. It was found that the Gu family's house did occupy a large area, and it was built by rich people that Zhou Sheng said. It's just that now it seems that the whole house is shrouded in a layer of haze, feeling depressed for no reason.

Su Wen grabbed Chu Xiaoyun's sleeves tightly: "Husband, why does this place look like an empty house where no one lives? Did you find the wrong place?"

Chu Xiaoyun thought back on the file, and he should have remembered the address correctly; he also looked at the plaque on the door, and it did indeed say Gu Zhai. But looking at the house in front of him, it does give people a sense of depression of an empty house. Chu Xiaoyun called to a passing neighbor and asked, "Old man, is this Gu Qingyun's home?"

The old man stopped and looked at the gate of Gu's house, then at Chu Xiaoyun and the two of them: "Yes, this is Gu Qingyun's house." It's from Yuan Gu's family. Are you the servant of the county government?"

Chu Xiaoyun clasped his hands and said, "Chu Xiaoyun from the arresting room of the county government."

The expression in the old man's eyes changed a few times: "Can their case be closed? "

It's hard to say." Not to mention that there is no conclusion yet, even if you have some opinions, as long as the county magistrate has not pronounced a sentence, you can't say anything.

The old man said "Oh" and left.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Chu Xiaoyun led Su Wen to knock on the door. It took a long time before I heard footsteps coming. With a "creak", the door of Gu's house opened. An elderly woman stood inside the door, and after she saw Xiaoyun's attire clearly, she said sadly: "This servant, is there any progress in the case of the child?" Chu Xiaoyun said: "Can you come in

? Tell me?"

"Oh, yes, yes." The woman opened the door wider, "You two, please come in."

Chu Xiaoyun led Su Wen into Gu's house, and the house was quiet, filled with the smell of candlelight and paper money , but there is no one in the huge courtyard, no wonder you can see a sense of depression from the outside.

Chu Xiaoyun found it very strange that such a big family should have a group of servants.

The woman seemed to see Chu Xiaoyun's doubts: "The child was wronged and imprisoned, and there is no way to sue. In order to accumulate merit for the child, his father and I dismissed all the servants in the family. We eat fast and chant scriptures every day, and do everything by ourselves in order to seek heaven Give the child a way out..."

As he spoke, he couldn't help covering his mouth and crying bitterly.

...

Chu Xiaoyun was a little confused. Why are both sides crying, saying that there is no way to appeal, making the Yamen very dark. But judging from the files, both parties have appealed, and the yamen also has acceptance papers. How did things become like this.

At this moment, an older man came out of the house: "Why are you crying in front of the yamen servant? It's inappropriate."

This man must be Gu Qingyun's father, Gu Yuanwai. She cupped her hands and said, "I don't know if the messenger is here today, but something happened to the child's case?"

Chu Xiaoyun could see that this man was also trying his best to endure. As the head of the family, he has to be strong. Looking at the appearance of the Gu couple, and recalling Zhou Sheng's words, Chu Xiaoyun's heart was overwhelmed.

"I came here today to ask the two of you about the origin of the son's case. I just took over this case. Although I read the file before I came here, I still have many doubts." Chu Xiaoyun said.

"Did the yamen change people to re-investigate this case?" Mrs. Gu's words revealed surprise.

Member Gu coughed twice, and looked at Su Wen beside Chu Xiaoyun. Mrs. Gu immediately restrained her emotions from venting: "I'm really sorry, the old lady is rude."

Chu Xiaoyun also followed Mr. Gu's gaze to look at his husband, with a smile on his face: "This is Mrs. Chu, the second Don't worry."

"So that's the case, we were rude." Member Gu seemed to let go of his guard, "My husband and I must know everything and talk about everything. Please come inside."

Mrs. Gu gave Chu Xiaoyun and Su each After brewing a cup of tea and serving it, Chu Xiaoyun cut to the chase and said, "Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, let me tell you about your son and Zhou Ying from the beginning. Especially when it comes to the case, don't miss anything."