"Oh my! Madam, you've come at the perfect time. Let me tell you, this sorceress is quite something. She can even use bees to seduce men! Hahaha! Isn't that interesting?"
"Enough! This is utterly boring!"
Jin Feng rolled her eyes and said, "You're a prefect, how come your head is filled with all this nonsense all day long?"
Jiang Ming observed the woman's micro-expressions and caught a hint of unease and nervousness in her eyes.
"Madam Prefect, this matter is of utmost importance; it would be best to investigate it thoroughly..."
Jiang Ming said with a serious expression, "This sorceress is skilled in this evil magic. If we don't figure out the reason, I'm afraid more men will be harmed!"
"Yes!"
Ji Bochang clicked his tongue and said, "I'm doing this for the sake of the people here..."
"Smooth-talking!"
Jin Feng glared at Ji Bochang again, her eyes darting around, and said, "Since Mr. Jiang also thinks it's necessary to investigate, then let's investigate. But you need to hurry, this lady is in a hurry to go home!"
“Since Madam is hungry, why don’t you… have a meal at my father-in-law’s house? Although Chenjia Village is in a remote location, the local farm dishes have a unique flavor, and there’s also roasted wolf leg… After Madam finishes her meal, the Prefect and I will have finished our investigation,” Jiang Ming said warmly.
"No, no, no, I won't eat those coarse, rustic things..."
Jin Feng pouted and said coyly, "You'd better hurry up, I'll give you a maximum of two quarters of an hour!"
It's obvious that this woman is used to being the 'number one' at home, always having the final say and acting bossy. Now she's starting to be impolite to Jiang Ming!
"Yes, that's fine. Well... Madam Prefect, please wait a moment while the Prefect and I go check and return."
Jiang Ming gave Ji Bochang a wink, and Ji Bochang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, Mr. Jiang and I will go take a look. It will only take a short time..."
Jiang Ming made this arrangement to test Jin Feng and deliberately avoid her.
If she insists on being a juror, it means she has something to hide and wants to give the sorceress a signal during the interrogation.
However, to Jiang Ming's surprise, Jin Feng had no intention of participating in the jury trial. She just looked impatient and said, "Alright, enough nonsense, go on!"
With some doubts, Jiang Ming and Ji Bochang arrived at the shed in the courtyard and saw the sorceress being 'rescued' by the doctor.
To be honest, Chen Dabao's skill in killing people is really terrible!
Two cuts, one to the buttocks, the other to the thigh...
This thing can kill people?
I reckon... that's why he lost his balance and the fortune teller dodged in time!
Nevertheless, the old pig-dog was covered in blood, becoming a "blood gourd"...
By this time, she could see that Jiang Ming had completely grasped 'divine authority' and had gained the full trust of the prefect.
If one is still "out of touch with reality" and wants to move to Jiangming, that would be like an ant trying to shake a tree—overestimating one's own abilities.
"Lord Jiang, I was wrong, please spare me! Your Excellency, please spare my life, considering how I've served you like a dog all this time! Waaah!" the sorceress cried.
"Two paths, choose for yourself!"
Jiang Ming was too lazy to waste any more words with her and said, "Either you teach the Prefect your secret method of using bees to seduce men... or you can be punished for false accusation. According to the Great Yan Law, anyone who falsely accuses another of adultery shall be torn apart by chariots and his body shall be displayed for three days!"
"ah?"
Upon hearing the words "dismemberment by chariot," the sorceress was so frightened that her eyes rolled back, her whole body trembled, and a puddle of urine appeared on the ground!
"Also, stop lying! We're all in the same boat; you can't hide your lies from me..."
Jiang Ming grinned, revealing a cruel smile, and said, "If you talk nonsense, ramble on, and don't make sense, then I'll use a red-hot copper rod to let you experience what it's like to sit on something you shouldn't have..."
"Wow! This is so exciting! Much better than being torn apart by a cart!"
Ji Bochang exclaimed excitedly, "Mr. Jiang, what were you thinking? This punishment is amazing! How come I never thought of it?"
The sorceress was driven mad by Jiang Ming's words. Enduring the pain, she struggled to kneel on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Lord Jiang, please forgive me! I won't talk nonsense anymore, I'll never talk nonsense again! Lord Jiang, please forgive me!"
"If you're willing to confess honestly..."
Jiang Ming pondered for a moment and said, "I can guarantee your life... I said this in front of the Prefect, and you understand the principle that a gentleman does not speak in jest!"
Upon hearing this, the sorceress grasped at a straw and banged her head against the ground, creating a large, bloody gash.
"Lord Jiang, I'll tell you the truth, I promise I'll tell you the truth... I really don't know any of those bee-seduction techniques, it was all that Chen Dabao who lied to you, he's the one who raped me... Waaah!" the sorceress wailed in despair.
Before Jiang Ming could speak, Ji Bochang flew into a rage: "Damn it, he really isn't behaving himself! Quick, quick, get the copper rod! Light it!"
"No! I'm telling the truth!" the sorceress wailed hysterically.
Before long, a county soldier brought a two-foot-long, wrist-thick bronze rod.
Upon seeing this object, Ji Bochang immediately slapped the soldier across the face and cursed, "You son of a bitch, this is my ceremonial object. If it's covered in shit, you'd better lick it clean for me!"
"Your Excellency, Chenjia Village is a remote and impoverished place; we have no copper sticks, only wooden ones..."
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