Chapter 81: The truth is revealed
I saw three of the bowls of water floating on the surface, and only one bowl of water did not change.
"What do you want us to see."
"Isn't this obvious to you, these three bowls of water, oil stars floated on the surface of the water, and the other bowl did not. Think about why there are oil stars for these money? Because you often touch the money with greasy hands, why does there are silver in this bowl of water without oil stars? Because this piece of silver has not been touched with greasy hands."
"Who do you think about the person who often gets oil stars on his hands? The plaintiff's duty is to sell scallion pancakes, so everyone knows."
"Then why didn't oil stars float on the surface of this bowl of water? It's because this piece of silver was put in the back."
Everyone seemed to have a sudden realization.
"You're talking nonsense, you can't get the oil star on me, I'm eating scallion pancakes myself."
"When did you eat scallion pancakes?"
"Just before, I bought the scallion pancake at his stall."
"That's right."
“What’s right.”
"We will do the experiment just now, and ask the yamen brothers to get two basins and put water in them."
The yamen looked at the official, and the master nodded in agreement.
Soon, the yamen came over with two basins of water.
“What to do now.”
"Now ask the plaintiff and the defendant to wash their hands in the basin."
The man who sold scallion pancakes went to wash his hands without hesitation, while the scholar hesitated.
Now everyone can see that the money should be the one who sells scallion cakes. This scholar was the one who wanted to take it for himself.
"Defendant, you haven't washed your hands yet."
With so many people watching, the scholar couldn't refuse, so he had to wash his hands.
After washing their hands, when the level inside the basin was quiet, everyone couldn't help but stretch their heads to look.
I saw that the water for washing hands of the vendor selling scallion pancakes was floating on top of the water, while the water for the scholar washed his hands did not change at all.
"The matter of Master Guan is very obvious now. The wallet belongs to the plaintiff. The scholar himself said that his hands were stained with oil when eating scallion cakes before. However, during the time they went to court, he had no time to wash his hands. So why did the money in this wallet have oil stains? The answer is very obvious."
"You're talking nonsense, how can I tell me how much money is in my wallet?"
"I wanted to return my wallet before. He asked me how much it cost. I thought he would return the wallet to me after the answer. But he didn't know that he turned against me."
After hearing this, everyone looked at the scholar with a look of contempt. Although this scholar was shameless, his face had not yet reached the highest level. He was despised by so many eyes and felt ashamed.
"Don't listen to him nonsense, this wallet is mine."
"Report to the master, since he can take out a tael of silver and put it in his wallet to charge, then he must have another wallet on him, so he can search his body."
"Scholar, do you admit it yourself, or do I have someone search for you?"
The scholar sat on the ground.
"Master, I'm wrong. This wallet is indeed his. I am obsessed with money. Please forgive me."
"A person like the master is not upright, so I suggest that the master report to the superiors and remove his fame and fortune."
"No, lord, I am willing to accept other punishments, just don't remove my fame and fortune. I have been studying hard for ten years and finally got into a scholar. I can't be a civilian."
"Master, what do you think of this matter?"
"It would be too heavy for the master to get rid of his fame and fortune. It would be better to fine some money."
This scholar could not be defeated without eliminating his fame. In ancient times, there were few educated people, and the court attached great importance to scholars.
"Then how much do you think the penalty is?"
"Just fine one hundred taels, we will keep this money by ourselves."
"Okay, just as you want."
Seeing Master Guan and Master talking, everyone wanted to know how to judge.
Jiang Chen had a good hearing. Although they spoke quietly, they all heard it.
He didn't realize what was going on, such a punishment was already OK.
"Now the verdict is announced, the scholar has made an intention to find money and falsely accused others. He should have been removed from fame and reputation and demoted to common people, but it is not easy to study for you. You can be exempted from fame and fortune, but there must be punishment. I will punish you one hundred taels. If this wallet is returned to the plaintiff, you may have objections to the defendant."
"No...no."
Compared with the fact that he has lost his fame and fortune, although one hundred taels of 100 taels is much lighter. If he is ungrateful and angers the master at that time, it will be even more unworthy.
I got the money back when I sold the scallion pancakes and kept kowtowing to Mr. Guan. When he wanted to kowtow to Jiang Chen and thanked him, he had already stepped down and came out with Tie Xinlan.
Tie Xinlan looked at him with admiration.
"Don't worship brother, brother is just a legend."
"Puchi."
Why is this sentence so funny when he said it seriously?
The two led their horses toward Longmen Town.
Before leaving Longmen Town, a group of beggars wearing tattered clothes surrounded them with bamboo sticks and broken bowls.
Jiang Chen's white clothes are so snowy. He doesn't want to be dirty by these beggars. It's not that he looks down on these people, but he just has trouble changing them.
Jiang Chen took out dozens of copper coins and threw them on the ground. These beggars fought for it, flexibly snatched it, and they could only watch it. Occasionally, those who were weak in picking up money, they would also be snatched by those who were strong in their bodies.
Jiang Chen had no choice but to see it.
The prey on the weak is the rule of any world.
Where there are people, there are martial arts and lakes, and where there are people, there are struggles.
After walking out of "Longmen Town", they walked along the main road. The weather is very good today and there is no cloud.
Jiang Chen and the others had no urgent matters, so they were not in a hurry to rush.
Jiang Chen closed his eyes and practiced again.
Tie Xinlan was no longer surprised. She looked at his soft side face. At this time, she didn't feel sad, as if she would be satisfied as long as she looked at him like this forever.
There were several vultures in front of them biting a rotten corpse. The corpse was beyond recognition and had no idea how he died.
The stench could be smelled from a distance. Tie Xinlan couldn't help but cover her nose, her stomach kept churning, and a strong desire to vomit.
Jiang Chen was immersed in cultivation and had no idea about the outside world. Only when there was danger, whoever exposed his murderous aura to him would his body react.
Tie Xinlan clamped her legs, and her horse accelerated, and Jiang Chen's horse also quickly followed.
Just when they thought it was okay, the vultures suddenly flew over and attacked Jiang Chen.
Why do vultures attack living people? Haven’t they always been interested in corpses?
The biggest possibility is that they regard Jiang Chen as a dead person.
Even if Jiang Chen runs around, he still doesn't move immediately. Even if his breathing and heartbeat are very weak, just like a dying person.
Jiang Chen's internal energy has reached the "in-the-micro" state. He can control the movement of body organs. You must know that the movement and breathing of the internal organs consume body energy. If you can slow down this activity, the body energy will last for a long time and you won't have to eat.
This is very similar to "fasting" in cultivation, but the principles are different.
Chapter completed!