Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 411: He who knows the current affairs is a hero
Zhou Chongzheng's expression was naturally unpleasant: "You shouldn't be asking me about the question of what constitutes rules."

He glanced at the Minister of Justice, then quickly steered the conversation back on track:

"The case of Lin Congrong is special. Lin Zhiqing is her only blood relative. The victim was originally Lin Congrong, so it is understandable that the blame was transferred to Lin Zhiqing."

"This is the rule!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Congli looked at the Minister of Justice.

The Minister of Justice was well aware of Lin Congli's gaze, but he chose not to speak.

Lin Congli's lips curled up, and he shook his head with a wry smile:
"Since you gentlemen are pretending not to know, then I shall say a few words."

“Since we know that Qing is indeed the victim, there is a provision in the Da Sheng Law that if the victim cannot come to court due to external factors, the case shall be postponed.”

"May I ask, Lord Zhou, Your Excellency, is this law acceptable?"

Zhou Chongzheng remained silent for a moment, while the Minister of Justice nodded under Wang Yuan's stern gaze.

Clearly, there was nothing wrong with what Lin Congli said.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yunhe frowned deeply:

"Lord Lin, you are mistaken. I have also heard about Lin Zhiqing's disappearance, but I have also heard that Lord Lu has also disappeared."

"These two are very close, and anyone with eyes can see what's going on. What kind of external factor is this?"

"Doesn't Lord Lin find this ridiculous?"

His words immediately drew attention to Lin Zhiqing's elopement with Lu Huai.

The officials from the three ministries at the head of the table did not look too pleased.

A woman's chastity is of utmost importance.

Having a close relationship with a man outside the family and being rumored to elope is a violation of traditional female virtues.

If all women in the world acted like this, what would become of propriety?
"Lord Jiang, please be careful with your words. You were once known for your prudence and caution; how could you be so muddle-headed now?" Lin Congli said sharply.

"You've uttered unverified words, which tarnish the reputations of Zhiqing and Lord Lu!"

"Hmph!" Jiang Yunhe didn't care about Lin Congli's words, instead letting out a cold snort:
"It turns out that the Lin family knew that casually speaking about things that had not been verified could tarnish someone's reputation."

"Because of our past relationship, and because I never did anything wrong, I never held a grudge against the Lin family."

"But now, the Lin family is pressing us harder and harder, and Lin Zhiqing has even hurt my son Liuyun's feelings."

"I have to ask Lord Lin, do you have any evidence to support your claim that I framed Lin Congrong for treason?"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, but the anger in his words was perfectly timed, instantly stirring up the emotions of most people.

"That's right, even now that things have escalated to this point, I haven't heard of any evidence coming out."

"As for Lin Zhiqing, he does indeed have frequent contact with the Lu family."

"No wonder Jiang Liuyun didn't come today; it turns out he was betrayed by his fiancée."

"The Lin family's books have all gone to the dogs' bellies. How could they have such a disobedient and promiscuous woman?"

"Drown in the pig cage! Drown in the pig cage!"

……

As the cries of "drowning the pig in a cage" grew louder and louder, the Lin family members' faces turned extremely grim.

Jiang Yunhe pressed closer and stood in front of Lin Congli:

"Lord Lin, the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion has already done everything it could for Lin Zhiqing and the Lin family."

"I hope that, considering how well my Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion has treated you in the past, you will stop trying to frame me."

"If we can't produce any evidence, today's court hearing is nothing but a joke!"

When he spoke, he abandoned his usual gentle demeanor and revealed his sharp edge.

The Lin family had never experienced such a grand occasion before, and Jiang Yunhe had found a loophole in their defense, leaving them speechless for a moment.

Seeing this, Zhou Chongzheng narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately replied, "That's right, the Lin family has failed to produce any evidence from beginning to end. How are we supposed to continue the investigation?"

"If it weren't for His Majesty's leniency and the Marquis of Zhenyuan's volunteering, this matter should never have started."

Lin Congrong and the others clenched their fists tightly. The lack of evidence was always a sore point that the Lin family could not get around.

Seeing this, Jiang Yunhe spoke again:
"Lord Lin, if even you yourselves can't speak, what's the point of continuing the interrogation?"

"I, Jiang Yunhe, have always acted uprightly and honestly. My only regret is that I did not stop Lin Congrong in time many years ago, causing my soldiers of Dasheng to die in vain!"

"I was grateful to Lin Congrong for promoting me, so I took good care of the Lin family. But the Lin family repaid kindness with enmity, which is truly disheartening!"

"What right does your Lin family have to stand here with me?"

He seemed to have suffered the greatest injustice in the world; his whole body trembled slightly, as if he was extremely angry.

Seeing this, the Minister of Justice opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Although he wanted to help the Lin family bring down the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion and avenge his son, the Lin family was now on its last legs, while the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion was powerful and influential.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

With Lin Zhiqing's whereabouts unknown, the Lin family members have lost some of their temper. At this time, they need to see the situation clearly and cut their losses in time.

The Minister of Justice has already abandoned the Lin family.

Censor-in-Chief Wang Yuan said solemnly, “Marquis Zhenyuan, you must not make a noise in the hall.”

Jiang Yunhe took a deep breath: "I am truly wronged, and I hope you gentlemen will forgive me."

Now that things have come to this point, the situation is extremely unfavorable for the Lin family.

Lin Yangyang could no longer contain herself. Ignoring the others' attempts to stop her, she shouted:

"I have never seen such a shameless person. If you're going to talk about yourself, then talk about yourself. Why do you have to tarnish the reputation of my sister Qing and my third uncle?"

There is no one in the world more hypocritical and shameless than you!

"boom!"

"Be bold!"

The sound of the gavel and Zhou Chongzheng's voice rang out simultaneously.

"With all three officials present, how dare you openly insult a court official! Guards, give her thirty lashes!" Zhou Chongzheng's gaze was icy.

At his command, people quickly filed in carrying benches and planks.

Lin Yangyang stood there, her gaze towards Zhou Chongzheng filled with sarcasm.

Lin Shi'an, who was behind her, stepped forward and blocked her way.

"Your Excellency, besides the officials of the Three Departments, who among those standing in the hall right now is a court official?" Lin Shi'an raised his voice:

"To put it bluntly, the Lin family is the aggrieved party, while the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion is the suspect."

"This case was decided by the Emperor himself, who ordered the Three Judicial Offices to retry it."

"My sister only cursed at the suspect a few times, why should she be tortured?"

"This..." Zhou Chongzheng was speechless for a moment, and the prison guards around him looked at each other and stopped what they were doing.

Jiang Yunhe frowned: "The Lin family's daughter is so unruly. Lin Zhiqing has an affair, and Lin Yangyang should be held accountable as well."

"Lin Yangyang is so arrogant, she certainly hasn't realized her mistakes. The Lin family, from top to bottom, is crooked!"

Hearing these words, Lin Yangyang couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped forward and said:

"What nonsense are you spouting? Although my sister Qing is missing, no one has caught her having an affair."

“But if your son Jiang Liuyun appears in public at Cangxiang Tower and has an affair with someone, then it can be treated as if nothing happened.”

"You keep demanding evidence, but wasn't Jiang Liuyun's affair something that everyone saw?"

"According to you, does that mean you'll also be punished as a result?"