Chapter 388 The final decision is made, the original verdict is upheld!
That's not a nice thing to say.
But since these words came from the mouth of the Chief Censor, Zhou Chongzheng and the Minister of Justice could only keep silent.
You know, the people in the Censorate are a bunch of lunatics.
From time to time, there are death warnings, which is very dangerous.
Not to mention the court officials, even the emperor and the crown prince had to give them some face.
Seeing that the Minister of Justice and Zhou Chongzheng stopped talking, Wang Yuan looked at Lin Zhiqing.
Lin Zhiqing didn't like Wang Yuan's inquiring look, but still met his gaze and looked into his eyes.
Wang Yuan stroked his beard. Anyone could see the displeasure in his eyes, but he still had to speak from the perspective of investigating the case:
"The flute player's testimony just now was not convincing enough, but it can still prove that the Jiang family has a certain relationship with the flute player."
"When the Dali Temple was investigating the case of the flute man, I also asked some questions, so I have a little understanding of the flute man."
"The flute player's actions just now were definitely not under Lin Zhiqing's control."
Zhou Chongzheng's face was tense: "Sir Wang, this doesn't mean anything."
"This certainly proves that the flute player is related to the Jiang family." The Minister of Justice continued:
"According to the Dasheng laws, except for the elderly, the young, the seriously ill, those living together and hiding something from each other, and prisoners in custody, everyone else can be a witness."
Wang Yuan nodded: "According to the laws of Dasheng, the flute player can indeed be a witness."
Having said that, even if Zhou Chong was thinking of saying something, he had no reason at all.
The Jiang family father and son looked at each other, and the initial relaxation and leisure on their faces had long gone.
They never imagined that the Lin family could cause so many troubles through a flute player.
A smile appeared on Lin Zhiqing's face:
"My Lords, Liu Mang has a close personal relationship with the Jiang family and is plotting to murder my fourth uncle, with his sights set on the Lin family."
"I have now proven that the flute player is related to the Jiang family, and I suspect that the Jiang family and Liu Mang are colluding to harm the Lin family."
"The Jiang family is also to blame for what happened to my father earlier!"
"Over the years, people related to what happened back then have died or disappeared. Could it really be such a coincidence?"
After these words were spoken, everyone in the upper echelons fell silent.
This surprised Lin Zhiqing a little, but before she had time to think about it, Jiang Liuyun beside her also spoke:
"Sir, my father often lamented what happened back then, but the Zhenyuan Marquisate had no involvement in this matter from beginning to end."
"What Lin Zhiqing said is all speculation and cannot be taken seriously."
"That flute player is unconscious. Even if he reacts to our Jiang family, it may be due to other reasons, not necessarily because he has any history with our Jiang family."
"Please understand clearly, sir."
Both of them fell to their knees.
This is the first time that an unmarried couple has gone to court to such an extent.
Zhou Chongzheng, the leader, had not expected that what was originally a very simple case would become so complicated.
He had tried so many cases, but this was the first time he felt it was a difficult situation.
After thinking for a while, he looked at the Minister of Justice and the Chief Censor and said:
"Your Excellencies, this is a retrial of Lin Congrong's case of treason and collaboration. I believe the Lin family has not produced strong evidence, and the original verdict can be upheld."
In other words, Lin Congrong is still guilty.
Lin Zhiqing frowned. Of course this wouldn't work.
But before she could speak, the Minister of Justice spoke:
"The previous verdict in this case, both the testimony and the witnesses, are questionable. If the original verdict is upheld, the witnesses' words would be ridiculous."
"If this gets out, where will our three divisions' reputation be?"
In other words, the Minister of Justice and Zhou Chongzheng held different views.
Zhou Chongzheng frowned:
"Sir Shangshu, if you are right, overturning a previous case based solely on a few flawed witnesses is too casual. Where is the deterrent power of our Dali Temple?"
"It is precisely for the sake of the Three Departments that any doubts should be overturned. As officials, we must proceed from the facts." The Minister of Justice continued:
"If we convict someone based on such nonsense testimony, we will truly betray the Emperor's trust in us!"
He was very determined and refused to give in.
Seeing that the Minister of Justice strongly opposed Zhou Chongzheng's decision, Lin Zhiqing narrowed his eyes.
Li Jinzhi's previous move was the right one for her!
Unlike Lin Zhiqing, the Jiang family father and son felt very upset when they thought about Li Jinzhi.
If this incident had not happened, the Minister of Justice would certainly have followed Zhou Chongzheng's idea reluctantly.
Then, Lin Congrong's case has been determined, and the charge of treason and treason must be established again.
But now, everything is uncertain.
However, the worry on Jiang Liuyun and Jiang Yunhe's faces was not as strong as that on the Lin family members.
As everyone knows, nine out of ten people in the Censorate dislike the Lin family.
The Chief Censor Wang Yuan was particularly disgusted with the Lin family.
On weekdays in the court, he often impeached the Lin family.
Even when there was a conflict between sisters, the Chief Censor would send his men to visit the Lin family in order to find something to hold against them.
Not to mention that the Chief Censor's teacher was an important person who directly exposed Lin Congrong's treason.
It is reasonable and logical that Wang Yuan remained neutral on the surface, but he must have some bias in his heart.
Thinking of this, the Jiang family father and son felt a lot more relaxed.
The Lin family is the opposite.
What the Jiang family knows, the Lin family also knows.
It is a well-known fact that the Chief Censor dislikes the Lin family.
What's more, Lin Congrong's affairs were closely related to the former Chief Censor.
Such a complicated matter is difficult to judge with just a few words in class.
Both the Lin and Jiang families turned their attention to the Chief Censor Wang Yuan.
The Minister of Justice and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court had different opinions, and the one who could make the final decision was definitely Wang Yuan.
Lin Zhiqing felt a little nervous. Although Wang Yuan had always maintained a neutral attitude until now, his dislike for the Lin family was engraved in his bones.
If he supported Zhou Chongzheng's idea at the critical moment, it would be difficult to re-examine Lin Congrong's case.
She was secretly thinking about how to deal with Wang Yuan if he sided with the Jiang family.
No matter what, the original verdict on today's matter cannot be upheld!
While everyone was watching, Wang Yuan stroked his beard, as if he was thinking.
Zhou Chongzheng and the Minister of Justice were arguing with each other, but now they also quieted down and looked at Wang Yuan quietly.
It was unknown how long it took before Wang Yuan frowned and spoke:
"Neither the Lin or Jiang families could produce any significant evidence linking the other to Lin Congrong's case."
"Whether it's the previous files or today's witnesses, the evidence is questionable. In my opinion..."
He glanced at Lin Zhiqing, then looked away: "The Lin family wants to overturn the verdict, but the evidence is insufficient."
"Even if the flute player is related to the Jiang family, this does not prove that Lin Congrong's treason many years ago was related to the Jiang family."
"The lack of such important evidence does not constitute the Jiang family's persecution of Lin Congrong. Lin Congrong's treasonous verdict should be upheld!"
As soon as these words were spoken, both Jiang's father and son felt relieved.
Lin Congli's body swayed and he almost fell to the ground.
Lin Zhiqing clenched his fists tightly and looked at Wang Yuan with an unwilling look in his eyes.
The Lin family was defeated!
In that case, she would...
“Wait!”
A familiar voice sounded, interrupting Lin Zhiqing's thoughts.
She looked back and saw Lu Huai, dressed in official uniform, walking towards the hall step by step.
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