Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 416 The Tragedy of Great Prosperity!

and many more!

Jiang Yunhe's thoughts became clear for a moment as he thought about this.

By the way, Lin Zhiqing isn't here.

Even if Jiang Liuyun said those things, Lin Zhiqing is not here, so today's court hearing is destined to be invalid.

The Jiang family still has a chance!

At this moment, Jiang Yunhe no longer cared about being dignified.

He stood up, then changed the subject, pointing directly at Lin Zhiqing:
“Jiang Liuyun was clearly tricked just now. How is his current state any different from Liu Mang’s back then?”

"Now that Zhiqing isn't even here, you still think Zhiqing is plotting against you? That's absurd!" Lin Congli waved his sleeve, clearly somewhat angry.

Jiang Yunhe had been waiting for these words, and he immediately stood up:

"Since Lin Zhiqing wasn't present, you can't convict me!"

"Have you forgotten what you just said? You were saying that Lin Zhiqing couldn't come, so the original verdict had to be upheld!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other in shock.

That's the general idea, but the situation is different now.

With such an obvious crime laid out before us, no one would have the face to utter such words.

But Jiang Yunhe clung to this lifeline and wouldn't let go:

"Speak up! What you just said doesn't count anymore?"

He looked at Wang Yuan, clearly wanting Wang Yuan to step forward and uphold justice.

Because those words were spoken by Wang Yuan.

Moreover, given the current sudden situation, even the Minister of Justice, who has always wanted the Jiang family dead, dares not say anything, which shows just how troublesome the situation is.

Wang Yuan frowned, his eyes filled with disgust as he looked at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence, but he knew very well what was going on in his heart.

Jiang Yunhe had clearly seized on the loophole in what he had just said, which was why he was being so aggressive.

But the current situation is that the Jiang family is guilty!
If we bypass the fact that Lin Zhiqing was not present and directly declare the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion guilty, we will definitely be attacked using the laws of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

If the original verdict is upheld because Lin Zhiqing is not present, then it would be tantamount to letting the culprit go free.

This absolutely won't do!
Neither option is the best choice for him.

He couldn't find a perfect solution for the time being.

Seeing Wang Yuan remain silent, Jiang Yunhe stepped forward again: "Lord Wang, you have always been self-disciplined and respectful of propriety, do you now intend to go back on your word?"

He adopted the air of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, as if he had occupied the high ground.

Jiang Liuyun, who was beside him, was completely useless. He was still terrified of that dream and regretted what he had said.

Seeing the stalemate on the field, Yan Yu glanced at the door several times. He took a deep breath and looked at Wang Yuan:
"We'll wait for Lin Zhiqing; she'll definitely arrive today!"

Upon hearing this, the Lin family members immediately echoed:

"Yes, she will come, she definitely will!"

Jiang Yunhe frowned and looked at Jiang Liuyun.

This glance was both accusation and inquiry.

But Jiang Liuyun avoided Jiang Yunhe's gaze.

Even Jiang Liuyun himself didn't know whether Lin Zhiqing was alive or dead.

When did he himself fall into a hypnotic dream state?
The scene of him killing Lu Huai was so realistic, how could it be fake?
But if it's not fake, and Lu Huai and Lin Zhiqing are really dead, then who hypnotized him?

He's caused a disaster, a disaster that could destroy the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion!

A mix of emotions left him in a state of confusion.

Seeing this, Jiang Yunhe withdrew his gaze, his heart filled with disappointment.

But for his own sake, and for the power he had so painstakingly acquired, he still had to speak up:
"What a joke, Lord Wang! This trial was over from the very beginning. Why are you siding with the Lin family? What are your intentions?"

Offending Wang Yuan at this time was not a good choice, but Jiang Yunhe had served in the same court as Wang Yuan for many years and knew that this man had a foul and stubborn temper.

Once he's made up his mind, nothing can change it. Given the current situation, it's clear to everyone that Wang Yuan wants to investigate the truth.

He was not like Zhou Chongzheng, who was used by the Jiang family, nor was he like the Minister of Justice, who had a grudge against the Jiang family and favored the Lin family.

His attitude was ambiguous, clearly indicating a neutral stance; he only wanted to investigate the case.

No matter how hard Jiang Yunhe tries to win over someone like that, he can't.

If the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion is convicted today, then stepping across this threshold will mean certain death for him.

Therefore, he could not disregard other factors and could only use the original laws to put pressure on Wang Yuan.

Upon hearing Jiang Yunhe's accusation that he was biased towards the Lin family, Wang Yuan immediately stood up:

"Since I, Wang Yuan, assumed the position of Imperial Censor, I have always respected the Emperor and the Great Sheng Dynasty, and have never favored either side."

"Lord Zhenyuan, everyone has their own judgment on what happened today. You know the truth about what happened many years ago!"

"Your stubbornness is truly a tragedy for Dasheng!"

These words practically laid bare the truth.

The people below started discussing it amongst themselves.

"Even at a time like this, you still dare to find fault with Lord Wang."

"The Lin family is innocent! Lin Congrong is innocent!"

"I never knew the Marquis of Zhenyuan was such a person. No wonder he rose so high after Lin Congrong died."

"It's shameless of these ungrateful wretches. Lin Congrong treated the Jiang family well back then, even betrothing his only daughter to a deputy general..."

Upon hearing the word "deputy general," Jiang Yunhe's eyes widened instantly as he glared at the person who had spoken.
"The lieutenant general? What happened to the lieutenant general?"

"I earned countless military merits and won numerous battles before I was promoted to the position of deputy general?"

"Even all that I have today is what I deserve, not what Lin Congrong gave me!"

"Heh." The usually composed Lin Congli let out a cold snort upon hearing this, his hands trembling with anger.

"Jiang Yunhe, you are not unaware of the promotion paths in the military, nor are you unaware of the official system of Dasheng."

"The position of deputy general in the army is only attainable by scions of noble families who have rendered meritorious service."

"Back then, your family background was not prominent. If you hadn't joined the army and defied public opinion, how could you, the son of a butcher, have become a deputy general?"

The butcher's son!
Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in unison.

After Jiang Yunhe became the Marquis of Zhenyuan, the emperor personally ordered that his family genealogy be corrected, just to silence the people's criticism.

Since then, no one has dared to mention it.

Lin Congli was the most law-abiding, always keeping the laws of the Great Sheng Dynasty in mind and respecting the imperial decrees.

Now that he's said those words, he must be furious.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunhe looked like a demon crawling out of the underworld, staring at Lin Congli with a sinister gaze.

He clenched his fists tightly. His secrets of many years had been exposed, and all his pretense of respectability crumbled at that moment.

He faintly heard sarcasm.

No, that's precisely why the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion cannot fall.

He will kill everyone in the world who mocks his background!
Thinking of this, he suppressed the killing intent in his heart and looked at Wang Yuan again:

"With Lin Zhiqing not here, the original verdict should be upheld. Let's see who dares to convict my Zhenyuan Marquis's family!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Some people were intimidated by Jiang Yunhe's imposing manner, while others couldn't find any rebuttal at the moment.

In the lobby, you could hear a pin drop.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yunhe's lips curled into a smile.

So what if it was the Jiang family who did it? Lin Zhiqing can't come anyway…

"Who said I couldn't come?"

A sudden female voice rang out, as if tearing open a hole in the deathly silence of the hall.