System, help me become the empress

Chapter 117 Who is not an honest official anymore
As Xu Youxi spoke, he picked out the paper and read it three or five times, and finally leaned back on the chair, and ordered: "The secret order summons Geng Feng to Shangjing, and asks him to explain this clearly to me! As for this imperial certificate, Don't be in a hurry for the time being, let's inform the Secretary of the General Administration to take care of Dong Shangyi, so that no one will be wronged in prison."

"Send the pleadings and files to Li Shangyun, Minister of Dali Temple, and ask him to send people to the Han-Tibetan area to investigate all the cases that Geng Feng has tried. How many cases like this are there?"

Zhou Huixue hurriedly responded, still feeling a little muttered in his heart, this matter looked easy, but he didn't know how much trouble it would cause behind it.

In short, this matter fermented for a full seven days.

Seven days later, the subordinate sent by Dali Temple to investigate sent a letter back to Beijing. Xu Youxi frowned after reading the letter.

Her previous conjecture really came true, and this kind of "injustice" cases handled by Geng Feng is really not a rare case.

But because Geng Feng's reputation as an "upright official" was too great, even if someone raised doubts, he didn't have the courage to raise it, let alone risked his life to come to Beijing to sue the imperial court.

"Let Dali Temple temporarily detain Geng Feng, and at the same time distribute Dong Shangyi's pleadings to the court officials. Inform them, and the next morning, we will collectively discuss the case of Deputy Dong's imperial plea." Xu Youxi put down the letter in his hand, "Also, Inform Liu Jiye that he and Su Huaihe will have at least one person present at the Supreme Harmony Hall discussion in the future."

……

On the second day after Geng Feng arrived in Shangjing, he was arrested by Dali Temple, but he remained calm and walked straight into the cell.

It was just a routine investigation of the case, but it exploded among the people. Geng Feng is a well-known upright official, why was he suddenly taken into custody by Dali Temple?

What surprised Xu Youxi the most was that that night, even the Queen Mother Xie Xixi came to her to find out what had happened.

"Youxi, Ai's family has heard about Geng Qingtian, what kind of crime did such a good official commit, and how can you just arrest him?"

"Dong Shangyi, the son of a businessman in Hanxue District, has filed a lawsuit against Geng Feng for fabricating an unjust, false and wrongful case, demanding that his father be rehabilitated." Xu Youxi sat next to Xie Xixi and explained the situation.

"But Ai's family also heard that Dong Shangyi and his father are not good people, they are the kind of evil businessmen who are always fish and meat. Can you believe what people like them say?" Xie Xixi's beautiful eyes narrowed, her expression indecision.

Xu Youxi deliberated for a long time before asking in a more gentle tone: "Mother, must an upright official not be a bad person?"

"Of course not. Aijia heard that there was an upright official named Du Zhiyi in the court who was very bad. During the time when your father went to the court for you, you had to submissive every day, even sitting on a stool had to look at that Du Zhiyi." complexion."

"..."

So?

How did her father explain this to the queen mother!Did her mother believe this kind of story that was completely divorced from reality?

It's outrageous!
Xie Xixi was also quite moved: "However, the Ai family also heard that Youxi has vented his anger on your father's behalf, and you still feel sorry for that Du, right? It was both cynicism and deliberately making things difficult, and in the end Or is it that your father can't stand it, and pleaded for that surnamed Du, right?"

"Still... makes sense?"

Xu Youxi was full of doubts about her life, she never thought that her own father would have the potential to fabricate scripts!Is it really necessary to establish the image of a loving father and emperor who has been wronged by ministers but still has to work diligently?

By the way, he set up a filial woman for himself?
"Mother, I have not been able to figure out the ins and outs of Dong Fu's case. There is only one thing that is certain at present. Geng Feng wrongly sentenced Dong Fu in nine out of ten cases, and this is not the first time this kind of incident has happened. gone."

"Then what are you going to do with Geng Feng now?" Xie Xixi couldn't help asking.

"Not sure, we have to wait for the DPRK and China to discuss it tomorrow."

Xie Xixi begged softly: "Okay, can the queen mother go to listen tomorrow? The queen mother promises to listen absolutely quietly and will not disturb you!"

Xu Youxi was helpless: "Okay, let Zhou Yuxue prepare chairs in advance for you and the emperor tomorrow. You should go to bed early tonight, and you have to get up early tomorrow."

"it is good!"

Xie Xixi left contentedly.

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In the early morning of the second day, there were two more chairs in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager, who were dressed up to attend, sat down respectively.

After Xu Youxi appeared in the main hall, all the officials knelt down and said, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

"Everyone loves you." Xu Youxi went straight to the topic, "Everyone should have read the imperial certificate received by the Secretary of General Affairs some time ago. I wonder how you all think about this matter?"

Chen Huishi, Minister of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, took the initiative to stand up: "Your Majesty, I have carefully studied the file of the 'Deputy Dong Case', and I feel that there are doubts in this case, whether it is witness or material evidence. The results are questionable."

"Chen Shangshu has done a lot of research on this aspect, so you might as well tell us what you have doubts about."

"Minister Zunzhi." Chen Huishi bowed slightly, "First of all, judging from Wu Zuo's description, the deceased obviously died of a sudden and serious illness. If the cause of death of the deceased is to be linked with Dong Fu, it must be proved that Dong Fu knew about the deceased. There is an old disease, and it is premeditated to arouse the anger of the deceased, so as to achieve the purpose of killing. It is very difficult to obtain evidence for this alone, and Governor Geng did not obtain evidence."

"Secondly, is Dong Fu's crime enough to be sentenced to death? If he did it unintentionally, can a coordination be reached? Even if there are mistakes such as bribing officials, I still believe that Dong Fu's crime is not worthy of death!"

"The third..."

Chen Huishi speaks eloquently and with reasons.

Even Xie Xixi, who was listening, listened with great interest, and curiously asked Emperor Chongjiu next to him: "Who is that bearded man? He looks really powerful!"

"That's the Secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, who specializes in analyzing and judging cases." Emperor Chongjiu patiently explained.

Xu Youxi listened to Chen Huishi's arguments: "Aside from Chen Shangshu, does anyone else have their own opinions on this case?"

……

"Since everyone has no other ideas for the time being, please Li Siqing to bring Geng Feng and Dong Shangyi first."

"The minister obeys the order."

The two were arranged to wait not far outside the hall, and now they were brought up directly.

Geng Feng was still wearing an official uniform, full of righteousness, even after being imprisoned for a few days, he didn't look embarrassed at all; in contrast, Dong Shangyi, who came to sue the imperial court, looked haggard, as if he was the one who deserved it. Jailed prisoners.

"Geng Feng, do you know your mistake?" Xu Youxi asked in front of all civil and military officials.

"I don't know what's wrong. Your Majesty may ask Dong Shangyi, but he doesn't know how many dirty things his father has done."

"The deceased clerk's biological mother was seriously ill, and the clerk wanted to take leave to take care of her, but Deputy Dong threatened to quit the clerk, and even found reasons to deduct his wages many times, so the clerk was still unable to make up for the medical expenses. Now that the clerk died suddenly, that The old mother who was suffering from a serious illness also died of hatred. Two lives, why should he not pay for his life!"

Geng Feng's eyes were unyielding: "If it is said that being an upright official is guilty, then the minister is really unforgivable! I have dedicated my career to the welfare of the people, and have never collected a single cent of unjust money. I dare say that I have a clear heart. Do you dare to tell other people!"

All the officials in the court seemed to be silenced by Geng Feng's questioning.

When the court hall was about to fall into dead silence, everyone only heard a cold sneer from Hubu Shangshu Du Zhizhi: "Who is not a clean official anymore."

　The author officially announces: the manuscript depositor is dead!
　　May he cheat the corpse as soon as possible!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)