What a pity.
Cai Fengyin stretched and said, "Alright, I'm leaving."
"Young master, please take care. Young master, please take care." Prefect Cheng sighed inwardly. This Buddha was finally willing to leave.
...
...
However, Cai Fengyin ultimately failed to leave because he was accused, and the case reached the Dali Temple. The accuser was none other than the little beggar who was accused of murder.
As Prefect Cheng walked along the road, he couldn't understand how the little beggar, who had been locked up in the jail and was just waiting to sign and seal the document, could have run out to file a complaint.
The case went all the way to the Dali Temple, and even though he had some connection with Cheng Wenzhang, he couldn't guarantee he'd be released unscathed. After all, getting promoted through connections and being forced to confess were neither good charges.
However, when he arrived at the Dali Temple, he realized that this was not a little beggar at all, but clearly Lu Huai, that纨绔 (spoiled brat)!
"Lord Cheng, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for ages!" Lu Huai, sitting with his legs crossed, greeted him upon seeing him. "Have you eaten yet?"
This action is exactly the same as Cai Fengyin's.
Prefect Cheng gave him a disapproving look, then bowed and kowtowed to Cheng Wenzhang, who was seated in the main seat, saying, "This humble official, Cheng Yaoyin, pays his respects to Lord Cheng."
"Pfft." Lu Huai couldn't help but laugh out loud. He'd heard of Cheng Yaojin before, but this Cheng Yaoyin...
Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Lu Huai coughed, "Cough. It's nothing. I just thought Lord Cheng's name was quite unique."
Prefect Cheng gritted his teeth.
He has never liked mentioning his name to others, simply because his parents were short-sighted and thought that a good name would bring them good fortune.
So, following the example of his predecessors, they named him Cheng Yaoyin. Firstly, they hoped he would have a lot of money, and secondly, they hoped he would be valued and employed by the emperor.
“Huh?” Cai Fengyin, who was sitting on the other side with his legs crossed, raised an eyebrow. “What a coincidence, Lord Cheng. You and Lord Cheng of the Dali Temple are both Lord Cheng.”
Listening to this person speak like a tongue twister, Lu Huai looked up at him.
“Yes,” Cheng Wenzhang nodded, “He is from a collateral branch of the Cheng family, and can be considered my cousin.”
Lu Huai raised an eyebrow. He didn't even try to hide it; he admitted it directly?
Upon hearing this, Prefect Cheng was delighted. Receiving the affirmation of the most outstanding member of the direct line would elevate his status within the clan, which would make him happier than receiving dozens of kilograms of tea.
"I see. So when will the trial begin? I'm starving; I haven't even had lunch yet. Lord Cheng, does the Court of Judicial Review provide meals?"
Lu Huai glanced at Cheng Wenzhang's less-than-pleasant expression, a faint smile appearing on his lips, but he quickly suppressed it.
"Smack—"
With a slap of the gavel, Cheng Wenzhang sat up straight and announced, "Court is in session! Bring in the prisoners!"
"Hey, hey, hey," Lu Huai suddenly raised his hand to stop him, "Lord Cheng, you must be mistaken. The prisoner is sitting right across from us. The one you're bringing is the plaintiff."
He glanced at Cai Fengyin, indicating that he was the prisoner.
Cai Fengyin raised his eyebrows without showing any weakness, completely unfazed.
Looking at the two spoiled brats below, Cheng Wenzhang felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his forehead and spoke again, "Someone! Bring the plaintiff here!"
"mighty--"
The deafening clatter of the wooden stilts mingled with the deep voices of the soldiers, causing Lu Huai to frown involuntarily. When he looked up, he saw that the kid opposite him had already covered his ears.
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[Author's Note] Ah... I've finished writing six chapters for today. Time to start writing tomorrow's chapter. See you at midnight.
(whispering) I don't know if I'll make up for it again tomorrow... Anyway, that's all for today. See you in a few hours!
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