Chapter 411: A Man of Time is a Hero
Zhou Chongzheng's expression naturally turned bad: "You shouldn't be asking me about the question of what the rules are."
He glanced at the Minister of Justice, and then quickly brought the subject back:
"Lin Congrong's case is special. Lin Zhiqing is her only bloodline. The victim was originally Lin Congrong, so it's understandable that the victim was transferred to Lin Zhiqing."
"That's the rule!"
After hearing this, Lin Congli looked at the Minister of Justice.
The Minister of Justice noticed Lin Congli's gaze, but he did not choose to speak.
Lin Congli raised the corner of his mouth, shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"Since you gentlemen are pretending not to know, I will say a few words."
"Since Zhiqing is indeed the victim, there is also a rule in Dasheng law that if the victim cannot appear in court due to external factors, the case will be postponed."
"May I ask, Lord Zhou, Lord Shangshu, is this law correct?"
Zhou Chongzheng didn't say anything for a while. The Minister of Justice nodded under Wang Yuan's serious gaze.
Obviously, there was nothing wrong with what Lin Congli said.
Jiang Yunhe frowned upon seeing this:
"Master Lin, you are wrong. I have heard about Lin Zhiqing's disappearance, but I also heard that Master Lu is missing as well."
"These two are very close, and anyone with a discerning eye can see what's going on. How can this be considered an external factor?"
"Master Lin, don't you think it's ridiculous?"
As soon as he said this, the focus was immediately drawn to the elopement of Lin Zhiqing and Lu Huai.
The three officials at the top all looked unhappy.
A woman's chastity is of paramount importance.
Having too close a relationship with a man outside of her relationship and spreading rumors of elopement are both manifestations of a lack of female virtue.
If all women in the world were like this, would there still be any dignity?
"Master Jiang, please be careful with your words. In the past, Master Jiang was known for his caution. How could he be so confused now?" Lin Congli said sternly:
"You've spoken out things that have never been verified, and you're tarnishing the innocence of Zhiqing and Master Xiao Lu!"
"Humph!" Jiang Yunhe didn't care about Lin Congli's words, but snorted coldly:
"So the Lin family also knew that casually speaking about unverified matters would tarnish someone's innocence."
"Because of our friendship and because I've never done anything like that before, I've never had a problem with the Lin family."
"But now, the Lin family is pressing forward step by step, and Lin Zhiqing even hurt my son Liu Yun's heart."
"I have to ask Master Lin, do you have any evidence that I have falsely accused Lin Congrong of treason?"
The words were spoken slowly but with just the right amount of anger, instantly stirring up the emotions of most people.
"Yes, even up to now, I haven't heard of any evidence coming out."
"It is true that Lin Zhiqing often interacts 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 dogs. There's actually such a woman who doesn't follow the moral code of women and is so fickle."
"Dip into the pig cage, dip into the pig cage!"
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As the sounds of "immersing the pig in the cage" became louder and louder, the Lin family members looked very ugly.
Jiang Yunhe pressed forward step by step and stood in front of Lin Congli:
"Lord Lin, our Zhenyuan Marquisate has done its utmost for Lin Zhiqing and the Lin family."
"I hope you will consider the kindness my Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion has shown you and stop biting me."
"If you can't produce evidence, today's trial is just a joke!"
When he spoke, his usual gentle demeanor was completely changed and his sharpness was revealed.
The Lin family had never experienced such a big scene, and Jiang Yunhe found a loophole in their plan, so they were speechless for a moment.
Seeing this, Zhou Chongzheng narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately responded:
"Indeed, the Lin family has been unable to produce any evidence from the beginning to the end. How can we continue the trial?"
"If it weren't for the emperor's leniency and the Marquis of Zhenyuan's initiative, this matter wouldn't have even begun."
Lin Congrong and others clenched their fists tightly. The lack of evidence has always been a pain point that the Lin family cannot get around.
Seeing this, Jiang Yunhe spoke again:
"Master Lin, if you can't even speak for yourself, what's the point of continuing the trial?"
"I, Jiang Yunhe, am a man of integrity. My only regret is that I didn't stop Lin Congrong in time many years ago, causing the soldiers of Dasheng to die in vain!"
"Before, I was grateful to Lin Congrong for promoting me, so I took good care of the Lin family. But the Lin family turned their backs on me. It's really heartbreaking!"
"What qualifications do you, the Lin family, have to stand here with me?"
He seemed to have suffered the greatest injustice in the world, and his whole body was shaking slightly, as if he was extremely angry.
Seeing this, the Minister of Justice opened his mouth but said nothing.
Although he wanted to help the Lin family bring down the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion and avenge his son, the Lin family is now dying, while the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion is very powerful.
He who knows the times is a hero.
Lin Zhiqing's whereabouts are unknown, and the Lin family has lost some of their composure. At this time, they need to see the situation clearly and stop the loss in time.
The Minister of Justice has already given up on the Lin family.
Wang Yuan, the Imperial Censor, said sternly, "Marquis Zhenyuan, please do not make any noise in the hall."
Jiang Yunhe took a deep breath and said, "I am truly wronged. I hope you all will forgive me."
At this point, the situation is very unfavorable for the Lin family.
Lin Yangyang could no longer bear it. She ignored the others' attempts to stop her and shouted:
"I've never met such a shameless person. If you want to talk about yourself, just talk about yourself. Why do you want 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!"
"Bang!"
“Bold!”
The sound of the gavel and Zhou Chongzheng's voice rang out at the same time.
"The three courts are all here, and you actually openly insulted the court official. Come, give her thirty lashes!" Zhou Chongzheng's eyes were very cold.
Following his command, people quickly came in carrying benches and boards.
Lin Yangyang stood where she was, looking at Zhou Chongzheng with eyes full of sarcasm.
Lin Shian, who was behind her, took a step forward and stood in front of her.
"Sir, among those standing in the hall right now, apart from the officials from the Three Departments, there are no other officials appointed by the imperial court?" Lin Shian raised his voice.
"To put it bluntly, the Lin family is the victim, and the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion is the suspect."
"The Emperor made the final decision on this case and ordered the three courts to re-examine it."
"My sister just cursed the suspect a few times, why should she be punished?"
"This..." Zhou Chongzheng was speechless for a moment, and the jailers around him looked at each other and stopped.
Jiang Yunhe frowned, "The daughter of the Lin family is so unruly. Lin Zhiqing is having an affair with someone, so Lin Yangyang should be punished as well."
"Lin Yangyang is so arrogant, he certainly hasn't realized his mistake. The Lin family is crooked from top to bottom!"
Hearing these words, Lin Yangyang couldn't help herself anymore. She stepped forward and said:
"What bullshit are you talking about? Even though my sister Qing is missing, no one has found any evidence of her having an affair."
"But your son Jiang Liuyun appeared in public at the Cangxianglou to have an affair with someone, and you can just pretend nothing happened."
"You keep asking for evidence. Is Jiang Liuyun's affair something everyone saw?"
"According to what you said, are you also going to be punished?"
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