Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

Zhang Yi's case is progressing quite smoothly, thanks to Heng Hui's clear identification and Su Nan's firm testimony, leaving almost no room for doubt.

Su Nan knew that Zhang Yi's actions, which used coercion against the woman's will, constituted rape.

Because the criminal act was terminated due to external intervention, this does not constitute a termination of forced interrogation, but should be classified as attempted forced interrogation. Its applicable laws and penalties are the same as those for the crime of forced interrogation.

In other words, he did not give up out of his own will, but rather because he harbored a strong desire that he could not fulfill. Therefore, whether he succeeded or failed, he bore the same guilt.

Although my country does not use this type of legal system as its standard, Zhang Yi's crimes involved members of the royal family, and his crimes are clear enough to determine his guilt.

As for the son of the Sun family and the heir of the Earl of Pingyuan, they both loudly appealed at this moment, claiming that they had suffered an injustice.

“My lord, the truth is that we did not take any action; it was all done by Zhang Yi alone.”

“Elder, please investigate. We are truly innocent and had no intention of harming the princess.”

The two women cried out their grievances, but Princess Lin'an frowned, gripped her waist tightly, and angrily rebuked them:

"Outrageous! You stood by and did nothing, even aiding and abetting the evildoers by helping to guard the monks. Aren't you accomplices? And you dare to argue your way out of it!"

Su Nan nodded slightly. Indeed, if they conspired to commit a crime together beforehand, they would be considered accomplices, which is no different from the crime committed by Zhang Yi.

If Zhang Yi gets what he wants, but the two men fail, they will also be suspected of rape and should be sentenced accordingly according to law.

Even if the young master of the Sun family and the direct descendant of the Earl of Pingyuan were merely bystanders, this behavior still constitutes the crime of forced espionage.

Even though Princess Biao Biao lacked modern legal knowledge, she accurately pinpointed the core of the case thanks to her pure sense of justice.

Chapter 129 Unforgivable Crimes, Final Verdict

"Your Highness, please investigate! We truly had no idea that Zhang Yi had any designs on the Princess. We are utterly wronged!"

"Our only agreement was to help the princess elope."

Upon hearing this, Princess Lin'an angrily rebuked, "These two scoundrels dare to use sweet talk!"

Chen Hanguang cupped his hands and said:

"Your Highness, the matter of Zhang Yi has become clear. With just a little questioning, the truth will come to light. Please rest assured."

According to standard procedure, the two suspects should be interrogated separately to ensure an accurate judgment in the case.

Prince Yu was always cautious and meticulous in his actions. “I am confident that Prefect Chen will be able to handle this matter properly and uphold justice. However, I would like to ask Prefect Chen to keep a close watch on these three households to prevent them from escaping.”

As he spoke, his gaze subtly shifted to Yin Luo, the constable and night watchman under the Six Doors.

Such an important matter could not be decided by the government alone; Chen Hanguang had to report it level by level before it could be implemented.

The head constable of the Six Doors and that Yin Luo are both wise and resourceful. Princess Lin'an and Prince Yu are also here, so why should we be bound by complicated procedures?

"Please rest assured, Your Highnesses, we will take immediate action to handle this matter."

Prince Yu nodded with satisfaction, then addressed Lin'an and Pingyang:

"We will return to Lin'an and Pingyang for now and await good news."

Princess Lin'an frowned slightly, her expression revealing a hint of resentment. She had thought that she could easily put others in a position of guilt simply by opening her lips, but reality was clearly not so simple.

"Your Highness, Prince Yu, and Princess Lin'an, this matter need not be made overly complicated."

Su Nan stood up and walked calmly toward the young master of the Sun family and the eldest son of the Marquis of Pingyuan.

Chen Hanguang was preparing to see off the two distinguished guests when, unexpectedly, Su Nan suddenly reappeared.

“Su Zhexian, the laws of the country are as solid as a mountain. How can violence be tolerated? As for sentencing and interrogation, they should be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations. The tricks of the martial arts world should not be used lightly.”

However, Su Nan's subsequent actions left him speechless with surprise.

Su Nan put his hands behind his back and said seriously to the two men:

"A gentleman takes sincerity as his foundation, and even a common man is no exception."

Then, the two young men appeared quite strange, their minds repeatedly filled with the word "honesty".

"Tell me, how did you talk to Zhang Yi?"

Young Master Sun's gaze was vacant, and his tone was slightly hesitant. "Zhang Yi praised Princess Pingyang as a beauty rarely seen in the world. She is like a virgin, half-concealing her face, as if she were a golden branch and jade leaf, untouched by the world. Everyone is sharing this delicacy, and I am also full of anticipation."

The eldest son of the Marquis of Pingyuan said contemptuously, "That silly girl from Pingyang is completely unaware that the three of us have already secretly planned to use the bald monk as a threat to force her to submit to our orders."

"Next, we will dispose of these two bodies together, burying them in the same grave as the magical artifact that can conceal one's aura. In this way, no one will be able to detect it..."

Prince Yu's face showed anger, and his eyes were filled with tears.

"brute!"

He roared and snatched the imperial sword bestowed upon him by the Emperor of Lin'an, plunging it deep into the mouth of the eldest son of the Earl of Pingyuan.

The longsword pierced through the back of his head, and bright red and white brain matter gushed out. With the violent churning of the sword's blade, blood and brain matter splattered all over the ground.

If the young master of the Sun family and the heir of the Earl of Pingyuan were to be completely honest with each other, then their fate would be no longer in doubt. Even though Prince Yu's act of taking a life in court was illegal, it was not an unforgivable crime.

Naturally, such behavior would inevitably be detrimental to Prince Yu's official career. However, Princess Pingyang's elopement caused Prince Yu to lose control, disgracing the royal family and making his hopes of entering the cabinet impossible.

Prince Yu was a calm and composed man. From the day he found the princess, he had made up his mind: his daughter’s safe return was enough; a position in the cabinet was not what he sought!

Therefore, his execution of Pingyuanbo's disciple was a well-thought-out decision, not an impulsive act.

The Earl of Pingyuan was cunning and two-faced.

Princess Pingyang actually regarded the eldest son of the Earl of Pingyuan as a confidant. Unexpectedly, this son regarded the princess's daughter as stupid and dull-witted. His intention to rape her was extremely vile and infuriating. He not only coveted her body but also wanted to take her life.

Prince Yu was filled with resentment and could only quell his anger by taking action himself.

"Lord Chen, is the case closed?"

With a casual remark, Prince Yu roused the crowd from their deep thoughts.

The sword of Lin'an was seized by Prince Yu, who then used it to kill someone in court. This act was completely different from the image of the usually composed Prince Yu.

Princess Lin'an, who usually appears flamboyant, had never witnessed a real killing before. Her face turned pale and her hands and feet turned cold. In contrast, Princess Pingyang's composure stood out even more.

As for Chu Caiwei, the dried meat in her hand was almost to her mouth, but she suddenly stopped and stood there stunned.

She turned a blind eye to Prince Yu's murderous act. However, Su Nan, a martial arts practitioner, also studied Confucianism and Taoism, a move that was truly astonishing and left people speechless.

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The cultivation system of the Great Feng Dynasty was carefully designed by the Imperial Observatory. Although it is theoretically possible to cultivate both martial arts and Confucianism, it is almost impossible to cultivate Confucianism and Confucianism at the same time. This is because Confucianism and Confucianism have completely different requirements for mental cultivation.

As a sorcerer, Chu Caiwei was quite interested in this, and he firmly believed that his senior brothers' concern for Su Nan was even more evident.

"Su Nan must be sent back to the Imperial Observatory for a thorough investigation..."

Chu Caiwei had made up her mind. Her gaze swept over the mottled blood and brains on the ground. Amid the nauseating stench of blood, she gently brought a piece of meat from the corner of her mouth to her lips, savoring it carefully, a satisfied smile curving her lips.

Today was so much fun!

The esteemed Prince Yu resolutely removed the hem of his magnificent robe, polished the imperial sword until it shone brightly, and then respectfully returned it to Princess Lin'an with both hands.

"Slay evil and return the sword."

Princess Lin'an's thoughts were filled with the bloody scene. She had not yet recovered from the shock. She opened her mouth but could not speak. She mechanically stretched out her arms and let Prince Yu carefully put the sword back into its sheath.

Witnessing Prince Yu's calm and composed demeanor, Princess Lin'an suddenly felt that her own performance was too weak. She thought to herself, if Princess Huaiqing were as strong, how could she be so timid?

Finally, Lin'an, struggling to remain calm, exclaimed with a trembling voice:

"Cut! Cut! Well done!"

Afterwards, Princess Lin'an and Prince Yu both sat down again, as if nothing had ever happened.

The young master of the Sun family was already trembling all over, and collapsed weakly to the ground, unable to utter a single word.

"Ahem! The case is now clear and thorough. We have all the witnesses and confessions. According to the laws of the Great Feng Dynasty, the crime of plotting to harm a member of the royal family shall be punished by the extermination of three generations of one's family."

This government intends to sentence the three criminals to death and exterminate their entire families. As for the robbery and murder by the man in black, the investigation is ongoing. Monk Heng Hui has been temporarily detained.

Faced with such a serious crime as murdering a member of the imperial family and exterminating three generations of his family, the Jingzhao Prefecture had no authority to make a final judgment. Chen Hanguang would compile the case files and the proposed judgment and submit them to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Court of Judicial Review and the night watchmen, will jointly discuss and decide on the final outcome of the trial, and then submit a report to Emperor Yuanjing for his final judgment.

Chapter 130 The Inviolable Majesty, Becoming a Disciple

Chen Hanguang has already made a preliminary ruling, and the document will be issued soon. At that time, all three families and their clans will be temporarily detained without exception.

The public was unaware that Sun Zhongming had surrendered himself to the police, and during the final trial, the night watchman would consider the punishment that the Sun family would face.

The case was temporarily closed. Prince Yu and his daughter warmly entertained Su Nan and invited her to visit the Prince's residence. Princess Lin'an even affectionately invited Princess Pingyang to ride in the same carriage with her back to Prince Yu's residence.

Princess Lin'an leaned out of the carriage window and saw Prince Yu chatting and laughing with Su Nan, his attitude particularly humble.

"Sister Lin'an, I wish to become Su Zhexian's disciple!"

Lin'an turned around and saw that Princess Pingyang had a resolute expression and a cold glint in her eyes, a look that Princess Pingyang had never shown before.

"Let it be. That tall, straight figure, that indifferent expression, that cool demeanor, seems to carry a hint of arrogance..."

Princess Lin'an curled her lips in disdain, and as she watched Su Nan's retreating figure, she couldn't help but sigh:

"When ordinary people see members of the royal family or nobles, they are all trembling with fear and showing the utmost respect, bowing and kneeling in their every word and action."

When Su Nan spoke with Prince Yu, she was on equal footing, neither humble nor overly arrogant, but in Lin An's eyes, her demeanor seemed rather haughty.

After all, she usually dealt with obsequious lackeys.

Princess Lin'an's voice rang out, pointing directly at Xu Pingzhi, who was following closely behind the carriage, "You, come here immediately!"

Xu Pingzhi bowed and hurried to the princess's carriage. Lin'an, seeing him like this, felt much relieved.

"You asked whether Su Nan, who is proficient in Confucianism, martial arts, and Taoism, can be considered an outstanding master?"

Xu Pingzhi sighed silently to himself, deeply moved by such ignorance.

However, he maintained a humble demeanor and slowly said:

"Su Zhexian's strength is extraordinary; he can be described as a peerless master rarely seen in the world."

"Furthermore, although Su Zhexian's cultivation level is at the third rank, it is likely that ordinary cultivators at the second rank level would not be able to contend with him."

Upon hearing this, Lin'an's peach-blossom eyes flashed with a glint of light. "Even a second-rank cultivator can hardly match him, so he must have surpassed the level of the night watchman's golden gong... Su Zhexian is truly powerful!"

Xu Pingzhi glanced around, staring at Su Nan's receding figure, and couldn't help but think of his nephew Xu Qi'an, whom he had painstakingly cultivated.

Although the two were of similar age, Xu Qi'an was still hovering on the edge of the ninth rank, which made Xu Pingzhi feel a little envious.

His tone was firm and full of respect: "Truly a talent, a once-in-a-century genius!"