Song Chi didn't want to show up, but he had to stand up now.

The prefect Zhou Zhengan used his status to interfere with the trial, which Su Mingyue could not bear. If she said something wrong, she would be caught. Not only would she not be able to bring Wang Bao to justice, but he and Lord Feng would also be implicated.

"You're a legal advisor now, yet you're thinking of stepping down to become a lawyer. Could it be... that you were the one who instigated this lawsuit?"

As soon as Song Chi stood up, Dong Weimin angrily questioned, "What are your intentions in instigating a woman to sue the officials?"

"Interesting, this government has really broadened its horizons today!"

Zhou Zhengan also said coldly: "The county magistrate's lawyer is acting as the plaintiff's lawyer, but the person suing is the county police chief... Feng Yuan, what's the difference between you and the thief crying thief!"

The atmosphere of the trial suddenly changed, and two people surrounded the county magistrate.

Feng Yuan's face was stern as he asked, "Could it be that the prefect feels that I've abused my power for personal gain and slandered Wang Bao?"

"It's obvious!" Dong Weimin finally found an opportunity and how could he let it go? With the support of the prefect, his tone of voice became much tougher.

"ridiculous!"

Feng Yuan said calmly, "I am the magistrate of a county. Do I need to go to such great lengths to deal with a captain of the police?"

This is true. The county magistrate is a seventh-rank official, while the chief constable is just a clerk. The difference in their status is too great.

"Now someone is beating drums to complain about Wang Bao. As the magistrate, what's wrong with me going to court to hear the case?"

Dong Weimin paused and then asked, "Then what's the meaning of your legal advisor becoming a lawyer?"

Song Chi had to answer that question himself. "Last time Su Mingyue sued the Sun family for bullying, I was her lawyer. Now that she has a new grievance, I'm still her lawyer. What's wrong with that?"

"What's wrong?"

Zhou Zhengan stared at him and said, "How dare you, a child, bark in court? You're the lawyer, Feng Yuan is the judge, and the two of you are in cahoots. How can you guarantee justice?"

"good!"

Feng Yuan stood up and glanced at the crowd. "Your Excellency, the prefect is right. Song Chi is already my advisor, so I should avoid suspicion. Since your Excellency is here for inspection, why not let your Excellency conduct the trial on my behalf? This will ensure fairness."

Zhou Zhengan was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Feng Yuan to take the initiative to step back and give way to Song Chi. It seemed that their judgment was correct. Song Chi was the mastermind behind these things!

This also shows his trust in Song Chi.

Aren't you trying to protect Wang Bao? Now I'll let you judge him and see if you can save him.

Outsiders cannot understand it, but all parties involved know that the struggle between the two sides has been exposed.

No matter what, this trial must continue or it will not end.

Zhou Zhengan said calmly, "I came here only to inspect the case. How can I sit in the court to judge the case?"

He turned to Dong Weimin and said, "You go!"

"I?"

There was an unconcealable surprise in Dong Weimin's eyes.

"Yes, it's you!"

Zhou Zhengan asked, "This case will be tried by County Magistrate Dong. Do you have any objection?"

Feng Yuan bowed and said, "It's all up to the magistrate to arrange."

He agreed!

There is no way around it. When there are people finding fault, everything we do must be in compliance!

He was originally his own legal advisor, but now he went out to work as a lawyer. This means he is both the plaintiff and the defendant, which is naturally not feasible.

He had no choice but to give up the presiding judge position.

In comparison, Song Chi is more important. In front of this young man, Feng Yuan feels useless.

"Go ahead and take that seat."

At Zhou Zhengan's glance, Dong Weimin took a deep breath and said, "Song Chi is the county magistrate's legal advisor, but he also acts as a lawyer. How can one person hold two positions? You helped this bitch frame the county police chief. You deserve to be killed!"

"If Wang Bao is found not guilty after the trial, you will also be severely punished!"

Since we can’t do anything to Feng Yuan, we have to make Song Chi pay the price first!

As long as Feng Yuan no longer has this advisor to give him advice, he won't be able to cause any trouble.

"Can!"

Song Chi said calmly: "If Wang Bao is innocent, I am willing to accept any severe punishment!"

"good!"

Dong Weimin responded and walked to the table, but Feng Yuan had already left to make room for him.

Some unimportant cases were usually tried by the county magistrate. Dong Weimin was no stranger to trying cases, but that was in the county magistrate's office. Only the county magistrate could sit in the county government hall, which also represented the county magistrate's absolute power!

Dong Weimin has always dreamed of sitting in this position, and now it has finally come true. Although it is only temporary, he believes that this position will eventually belong to him!

He is not worried anymore!

Sitting in this position means one has the power to decide life and death with a single word. No matter how eloquent Song Chi is, it will be useless unless he has convincing enough evidence, otherwise it would be a false accusation!

Song Chi is also finished!

Dong Weimin thought to himself as he picked up the gavel and shouted angrily, "Bitch, your husband Sun Jian died from excessive pleasure with a prostitute. The case was already concluded at the time, and you, as his widow, accepted it. Later, you sued the Sun family to the county government to fight for your late husband's inheritance..."

"Only two days ago, you're claiming your late husband was murdered. Your words don't add up. What do you think the county government is? Come, give her twenty strokes of the cane first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, servants stood up on both sides. It was very obvious that no one responded when Feng Yuan was trying the case, but when Dong Weimin gave an order, people immediately obeyed.

Su Mingyue's face was filled with horror. She was afraid that twenty blows would kill her.

"yes!"

Su Dahai pushed away the two servants who wanted to come forward and stood directly in front of Su Mingyue.

If there is any execution, it will be carried out by him, and it will not be someone else's turn.

Su Mingyue took a deep breath, and at this moment he was so moved that he burst into tears.

Uncle, you will always be my uncle.

"Go outside the hall and guard it. No one is allowed to enter without my order!"

Dong Weimin angrily scolded that now that he was sitting in the presiding judge's seat, a police officer dared to put pressure on him.

You want to sue, right?

He might even die after twenty strokes of the cane, and you still want to complain!

Feng Yuan wanted to speak, but was stopped by Zhou Zhengan, "The presiding judge is County Magistrate Dong. It has nothing to do with you now..."

"Come here, start the torture!" Dong Weimin gave another order.

“Wait!”

At this time, Song Chi stood in front of Su Mingyue and said calmly, "Your Excellency is trying a case on behalf of the county magistrate in front of dozens of villagers. Without even asking questions or hearing evidence, you immediately order a caning. Even after twenty strokes of the cane, it's still unclear whether the victim will survive. Is this your way of trying a case? Is this what you call fairness?"

Dong Weimin narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "Do I need you to teach me how to judge a case?"

"good!"

Song Chi took a step to the left and shouted, "Someone is beating a drum to complain about his grievances. As the judge, how can you convince the public by not asking about the grievances and giving them a beating without any explanation?"

"Your Excellency may issue the order. If Su Mingyue is beaten to death, your bad reputation will spread, and the prefect who allowed you to preside over the trial will also be tarnished!"

He spoke loudly, and after hearing it, the villagers who were watching started whispering to each other. Dong Weimin looked unnatural.

Feng Yuan stood up and said directly, "Your Excellency, may I ask if this is the appropriate way to conduct the trial?"

Zhou Zhengan glared at Song Chi. Although he felt resentful, he still had to correct him.

"Ask about the grievance first."

"Yes, sir!" Dong Weimin hated Song Chi to death. He shouted again, "What evidence do you have to prove that Sun Jian was killed by Wang Bao?"