A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 399 Ending (68)

Even though Mu Qingcheng was slow to react when it came to matters of the heart, she was startled by Lin Shuban's intense gaze. She unconsciously took a half step back, her face showing an awkward expression of not knowing how to react.

Jiang Zhan swallowed hard, his gaze secretly falling on Song Shuyu, silently worrying for Lin Shuban.

Liu Heng was a rough and uncultured man who did not realize Lin Shuban's obvious intentions at all. Instead, he sympathized with Lin Shuban, whose loyalty was as clear as the sun and moon, but who was about to die pitifully.

"Secretary Lin's office!"

Song Shuyu spoke in a deep voice, a hint of coldness creeping into his handsome face, "Can you even make it to court? The matter you're involved in, apart from Master Mu, the Emperor, the Three Judicial Offices, all the people of the world, including myself, all need the truth!"

Lin Shuban's passionate outpouring gradually cooled under Song Shuyu's piercing gaze.

He had been foolish. From now on, she was to marry into a prestigious family like the Song family, to rise to prominence and leave her mark on history. He absolutely could not allow her to bear even the slightest stain, nor could he give the world the opportunity to condemn her. Even more importantly, he could not allow Song Shuyu to develop suspicions and misunderstandings about her, thus ruining her life's happiness.

Therefore, he not only had to return to reality and remain rational, but also had to bury his inner desires deep within, so that even if he died with regrets, he could only leave behind regrets.

Therefore, he quickly concealed all his true emotions, just as he had when they first met, acting purely businesslike with no warmth in his eyes.

"Your Excellency, please forgive me. I had no intention of overstepping my bounds, but... but I do not wish to die with such a tainted reputation, tarnishing the honor of the Capital Prefecture." Lin, the clerk, was filled with shame. He straightened himself and pleaded with his head bowed, "I beg Your Excellency to grant me a chance to plead my case in court!"

Seeing that he had regained his senses, Song Shuyu's expression softened a bit, and he nodded slightly: "Good, you held on. Whether for yourself or for our Jingzhao Prefecture, you have to hold on to the end!"

Lin Shuban bowed halfway down, tears welling in his eyes, his voice choked with emotion: "This humble servant, Lin Fu, kowtows to thank Your Excellency for your cultivation and forbearance!"

Jiang Zhan and Liu Heng stepped forward to help Lin Shuban down from the carriage. Mu Qingcheng had someone bring a chair so that Lin Shuban could recline while being questioned.

"Brother Fu!"

Lin Ling, tears streaming down his face, called for help as he crawled towards Lin Shuban, pleading, "Brother Fu, how are you? I'm so sorry!"

“Brother, I don’t blame you, you don’t need to blame yourself.” Lin Shuban struggled to raise his arm and help Lin Ling, who was crawling over, his moist eyes filled with earnest expectations. “Brother, I’m afraid I won’t make it, but we have to take responsibility for the mistakes we made and give ourselves and the law an explanation.”

"Brother Fu..."

"I will repent and reflect on my mistakes in the future. I entrust my parents to my elder brother to take care of them."

"No, no, Fu-di, you won't die!"

Lin Ling hurriedly and frantically grabbed Lin Shuban's hand, checked his pulse, and then tears streamed down her face. She was completely disoriented, only able to ask helplessly, "What should I do? What should I do? The pulse is too weak, what should I do..."

The last breath Lin Shuban held was released, and he immediately began coughing incessantly, bright red blood continuously flowing from the corner of his mouth...

Seeing this, Mu Qingcheng's expression changed drastically. She pulled Lin Ling away, put one hand on Lin Shuban's shoulder, and said anxiously, "Lin Shuban, just hold on a little longer. Physician Jin will be here soon. You know his medical skills. He can definitely save your life!"

Lin, the clerk, hurriedly dodged, "Master Mu, you...you mustn't touch me, I'm dirty..."