Chapter 98: Case Reversal, Another Truth
There were only two people left in the prison.
Jiusu, with red eyes, fed him food and medicine. No matter how the man tried to talk to her, she remained silent. But when she saw the whip marks on his body and his pale smile, she choked and said, "You shouldn't have replaced me."
This was clearly her doom, and she couldn't imagine how Jiang Jing felt when he heard those words "despicable criminal".
He was in pain but couldn't cry out.
Jiang Jing's eyes were deep, and when his fingertips touched the tear marks on her face, they burned. His heart was dry, "What's the right or wrong? Since I've decided to grow old with you, as a man, I have to take on more responsibilities. It's okay for me to suffer a little. Besides, you're running around outside, trying to find a way to save me, so it's not necessarily easier than mine."
In the end, she still cried.
Tears soaked my clothes, and grievances and uneasiness were released at this moment.
"Jiang Jing, it's going to be okay, right?"
Jiang Jing held her in his arms, and feeling her strength, he also hugged her tightly.
His eyes were serious, and his movements were gentle as he lifted her long hair. "Yes, it will definitely get better, Ah Su, don't be afraid. It's just that you're temporarily entangled by something dirty. I will protect you with my life."
Jiusu coughed lightly, and the tips of his ears turned slightly red.
She was always used to showing her vulnerable side in front of her lover, but she was really scared. If she had come a little later, Jiang Jing might have died.
"You suffered for me. If something happens again, what will happen to my uncle, aunt, and Nian Yin? I think I'll die of guilt."
"I won't die." Jiang Jing hooked her little finger, then interlocked their fingers. "A Su still has to make money to support me. I will become a high-ranking official and marry you. We will pass the imperial examination and have a happy wedding night..."
Jiusu seemed to be able to hear her own heartbeat. Seeing the face so close to her, she subconsciously moved closer, her eyes moving over his lips and eyes.
The moonlight shone through the narrow window of the cell onto the faces of the two men.
After a moment, she touched the pale face, and seeing the man approaching little by little, she subconsciously pursed her lips.
Jiang Jing took the handkerchief and wiped the blood off her face. He said in a deep voice, "Don't move. There's blood on your face. It's late. Go back and rest. Remember to wash your dirty face with warm water. Ah Su, see you tomorrow."
There was a smile in his eyes, filled with reluctance and urging.
The prison was dark and damp, not a place for Ah Su to stay.
Jiusu turned her head and took off the silver hairpin on her head. This was the one Jiang Jing gave her. She lowered her eyes, thought for a few seconds, and put the silver hairpin into his palm. Her voice trembled slightly, "Take it. Protect yourself. Be careful with your meals tonight. Tomorrow, I will definitely take you home."
"Okay." Jiang Jing softened his voice and coaxed her, "I'll wait for you."
Outside, County Magistrate Zhang was still waiting. Hearing footsteps, he looked over and saw Jiusu's red eyes. He sighed, "Ah! Young people are so affectionate. When I was young, I was just like you..."
Talk freely about past love.
Jiusu listened in one ear and out the other. "Oh, there's still love and affection, is it for his third and fourth concubines?" Listening to him talk about his philandering love affairs was truly heartbreaking, she interrupted politely.
"Yes, yes. I've heard that the county magistrate was handsome and elegant when he was young. So, how do you plan to deal with Wang Daozhi?"
"I intend to..." County Magistrate Zhang was stunned for a moment. What was the connection between these two sentences? Forget it, he had forgotten where he was talking about. "After the trial is over tomorrow, I will beat him up first and then send him back to Lingcheng."
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The next day.
The position of the matter is extremely clear.
Chen Zhao held Bai Luoxue's hand, smiled, and asked knowingly, "Luoxue, are you feeling unwell? Or are you afraid of hearing the news of Jiang Jing's death? Could it be that you two were childhood sweethearts, deeply in love, and I was just the man you chose out of helplessness?"
"No, that's not the case." Bai Luoxue said, "I fell in love with my husband at first sight. How could a lowly criminal family compare to that?"
After saying that, her eyes flickered.
He met Jiang Nianyin's cold eyes.
Her heart seemed to sink to the bottom of the lake, and at this moment, she was completely drowning. Why did things turn out like this?
Bang! Magistrate Zhang struck the wake-up call. It felt so good to be without anyone showing off their power. He shouted, "Bring the prisoners! Bring the deceased! Bring Wang Daozhi!"
The shackles on Jiang Jing have been removed.
Due to the serious injuries he sustained last night, his steps were a little weak, but his back was straight. "Your Excellency, the criminal is suing our prefecture's county magistrate, Wang Daozhi, for abusing private justice, disregarding the law, and focusing solely on personal grudges, whipping and poisoning the criminal."
County Magistrate Zhang asked coldly, "Wang Daozhi, do you plead guilty?"
Confess? How is that possible?
"Zhang Tu, you colluded with fugitives, how can you be qualified to be a local official? It was obviously you who accepted the money and wanted to cover up the truth!" Wang Daozhi gritted his teeth. He even hated the county magistrate and almost killed Jiang Jing.
An eyesore.
When we get back to the prefect, I'll make sure they all die a miserable death!
Magistrate Zhang rebuked him, "Bullshit! I'm not partial. I've already found the evidence."
When he told the story of the deceased falling into the river while drunk, many people said they had seen it before. They also produced evidence that wine was not sold in Suming County and cited the example of General Chen and the prefect who had drunk it and were fine.
It actually helped open up sales channels for wine in Suming County.
Shopkeeper Fang said with a smile, "I am good friends with Miss Jiu. At the end of the month, I will deliver a batch of wine and juice to the restaurant. I hope you will all come and enjoy it."
Many merchants wanted to chat with Jiusu.
Jiusu walked into the courtroom and said, "Sir, I've discovered many suspicious points in this case. Perhaps the deceased was killed by these two people!"
"Nonsense, little bitch, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
The woman's face was filled with rage, as if her secret had been exposed and she wanted revenge.
County Magistrate Zhang slammed the table and said, "Silence! Ahem, I also feel that the cause of death is strange. The truth is obvious. Jiusu, please tell me the truth!"
6 ah.
Jiusu's eyelashes trembled slightly. This operation was really unique, but since it was a cooperation, she was willing to give Zhang Tu some face.
"Yes, I will speak for you, sir.
The deceased was clearly about the same age as this couple. How could two people of the same age give birth to someone of the same age? Furthermore, they didn't call the deceased 'son' or any other endearing terms. Their eyes wandered and their movements were awkward. It was obvious something was fishy going on!
Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Zhang immediately echoed, "You're right! I thought so too. How dare you! You actually lied to me and refused to confess. If anyone continues to deny this, I'll give you thirty lashes of the cane!"
The woman collapsed, punching the man's arm and crying bitterly, "It's all your fault! Didn't you say it was perfect? ​​Now look what's happened. Not only have I not made any money, but I'm even going to lose my life."
Jiusu clasped his fists and said.
"If you confess, you will be treated leniently; if you resist, you will be treated severely. If you tell the truth, the county magistrate will definitely deal with you appropriately."
The woman immediately said, "Sir, I was wrong. The one who died was my man, and this... is my man's younger brother."
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