He turned his head slightly to the side, his gaze falling on the plaque on the ground.
County Magistrate Feng then realized that this "Mirror Hangs High" plaque was the face of the government office!
He was immediately startled and hurried to the door to look. "Quick, quick, take it away!"
Isn't that embarrassing enough?
Aunt Yun Liu hid to the side, not daring to show herself.
Madam Sun stepped forward, and despite the bailiffs' obstruction, shouted, "Magistrate Feng, this case should be handled with caution."
Wen Yuanbai, already quite impatient, ordered the guards to remove the six people from the benches. Any disobedient servants had already been apprehended by the guards. So when Magistrate Feng noticed the commotion behind him, he was so angry that his beard twitched and his finger trembled as he pointed at them, "You—how dare you!"
Nan Zhuo immediately stepped forward, took out a waist token or something similar from his sleeve, and waved it directly in front of Magistrate Feng.
County Magistrate Feng was taken aback, then knelt down with a thud, stammering, "This humble official pays his respects...pays his respects..."
Wen Yuanbai waved his hand, "I'm not here to intimidate people with my power. I just want to ask the county magistrate, how should this case be handled?"
Feng, the county magistrate, was sweating profusely. Although he had nothing to ask for and therefore nothing to fear, he never expected that the young man in front of him was actually a member of the royal family!
He really is one of Xuan Wang's men!
Who is Xuan Wang?
Throughout Taizhou, who didn't know he was a killing machine, a living Yama? He wasn't one to reason with. Legend has it that once, a woman blocked his carriage in the street to confess her love, and she was torn apart by five horses on the spot...
There is also a legend that the Living Yama has a sickly son who has been hiding somewhere to recuperate for years. Could this be the one in front of us?
If you offend the living devil...
The more he thought about it, the more terrified he became, his voice trembling, "Of course...it will be...tried...as you said..."
Wen Yuanbai smiled enigmatically, "I am neither a county magistrate nor a county assistant, so how can you judge the case according to my wishes?"
The gaze directed at Magistrate Feng carried the imposing aura of someone in a superior position.
Despite being only ten years old, his gaze sent chills down Magistrate Feng's spine.
Magistrate Feng quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, this humble official... will handle the case according to the rules, according to the rules!"
The young man continued, “But no rule can escape the eyes of Heaven. Lord Feng, you must keep your eyes wide open and not be deceived by petty people. Heaven’s thunderbolt can strike the plaque, and who knows, it might strike the wicked one day too!”
Xiao You Ran: ……
It looks like someone stole my line?!
This was clearly a bolt from the blue that she summoned, and she hasn't even uttered a single threatening word!
However, how come the senior brother's outburst to save them from the beatings looks so cool?
Jiang Youchen's face darkened, but he didn't say anything.
Magistrate Feng scrambled to his feet, sat back down at the desk, slammed the gavel, and suddenly realized he couldn't find the plaintiff.
Upon further searching, they found He Chi and Manager Liu's cousin huddled in a corner behind several constables, trembling with fear.
He blew on his beard and pointed at the two men, saying, "Heaven has decreed that you must not frame innocent people! You are the plaintiffs and the aggrieved parties, so why don't you come out and quickly explain your complaint in detail? This official can then summon witnesses and evidence according to your complaint!"
The cousin looked terrified. This whole affair was orchestrated by Magistrate Feng, but now it seemed Magistrate Feng was going to betray him? Not only was he going to betray him, but he couldn't even protect him anymore?
County Magistrate Feng winked at him and then gestured sharply towards Manager Liu, who had been looking rather dazed.
Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he pointed at Manager Liu, "Your Excellency, everything was said by my cousin. She is the one who is right!"
Magistrate Feng immediately ordered his bailiffs to bring Manager Liu over. "Mrs. Liu, who are you accusing and what is the matter? Confess at once!"
Manager Liu just chuckled foolishly, "Ah...hehe..."
Wen Yuanbai's brows furrowed. This County Magistrate Feng was still playing tricks. Was he going to refuse to admit defeat until he was faced with a fatal mistake?
Magistrate Feng asked a few more questions, which Liu naturally could not answer. Then he slammed the gavel and declared, "The plaintiff in this case is mentally unstable. The trial will be held on another auspicious day after he recovers. Court adjourned!"
He handled the case entirely according to the rules! The plaintiff was mentally ill and acted foolishly; it's perfectly reasonable to wait until he recovers before proceeding with the trial!
Even ordinary people couldn't find anything wrong with it!
As long as we can get by today and send this little devil away, we can find another opportunity to get our revenge another day!
The few onlookers outside the door were also a little confused. So... the court session was adjourned?
Madam Sun frowned.
Madam Yun breathed a slight sigh of relief. Although the matter was still unresolved, she had at least avoided a beating, which was a good thing.
Xiao Youran blinked in the hall and said in a clear voice, "Your Excellency, this bolt from the blue wasn't meant to buy you time."
Magistrate Feng, bristling and glaring, retorted, "I acted according to the rules; what mistake have I made?"
He slammed the gavel down and shouted, "Court adjourned! Court adjourned!"
The constables shouted in unison, "Majesty!"
County Magistrate Feng immediately got up from his seat, preparing to hide in the back office.
Wen Yuanbai frowned. He was at a loss as to what to do about this incompetent County Magistrate Feng.
I can't very well overstep my bounds and take over the case for him, can I?
Xiao Youran was about to say that she could try to see if she could cure Manager Liu's illness.
At that moment, a voice rang out from outside the door, “It’s good that Magistrate Feng has adjourned the court. I will take over this case and begin the trial immediately! No one is allowed to leave!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure strode in.
Upon seeing him, some of the villagers who recognized him quickly bowed and said, "It's Magistrate Sun who's back!"
Madam Sun breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Magistrate Sun stepped across the threshold, then stopped, bowing to welcome the person behind him in as well. "Assistant Magistrate Zhan, please—"
Magistrate Feng's previously indifferent expression immediately changed, and he stepped forward, bowing respectfully. "So it's Prefect Zhan, esteemed presence! I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner—"
Magistrate Zhan smiled and said, "County Magistrate Feng is very busy with his duties, how could I possibly blame him?"
These words sounded very ironic, and Magistrate Feng smiled awkwardly, not daring to reply.
Magistrate Zhan nodded to Magistrate Sun and said, "Magistrate Sun, there's no need for such formalities. Please proceed with the court hearing."
After saying that, he sat down on the armchair that the yamen runners had brought over and nodded to Wen Yuanbai.
Wen Yuanbai nodded in acknowledgment.
Magistrate Sun resumed court, and the voices of the bailiffs were much louder than before, shouting, "Majesty!"
Magistrate Sun said, "My clerk Cao knows this case better than anyone else. He was the one who signed the official contract between the plaintiff and the defendant that day. He is the best witness!"
At this moment, Registrar Cao had already retrieved the official contract he had signed that day from the side room, and knelt down holding it. "Lord Sun, I am willing to testify for the Yun family. I have no relation to the Yun family, and my testimony is absolutely truthful. When Manager Liu came to sign the contract that day, I even asked her two questions, and her answers were very clear-headed..."
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