Chapter 28 Bullying her? The Regent comes to support her!
"Brother Yan, I didn't." Li Jiaojiao's pretty face was full of nervousness, and she almost shed tears, "Brother Yan, you have to believe me."
Li Jiaojiao said the same thing about the blacksmith shop, but what happened next?
Zhou Yan's expression faded: "Jiaojiao, there won't be a next time."
"Brother Yan, I..." Li Jiaojiao sobbed softly.
"Compared to telling lies, I prefer people who have the courage to admit their mistakes," Zhou Yan said.
It's already been exposed, there's no point in not admitting it.
Li Jiaojiao's tears fell down, she twisted her handkerchief tightly, her face turned pale, she stood in the middle as if she was about to fall, she didn't dare to say much, it seemed like she had endured a lot of grievances.
After a long time, he finally lowered his head: "Jiaojiao is wrong. Jiaojiao shouldn't miss cousin so much. She shouldn't be like this..."
Zhou Yan looked gloomy. He sighed deeply, gritted his teeth, and pointed at Li Jiaojiao: "Remember! You are a mother."
After saying that, he threw his sleeves and left.
"Cousin, don't be angry with me. Where are you going?" Li Jiaojiao hurriedly chased after him.
"Go back home!" Zhou Yan said coldly, "I was halfway back home when you called me back in such a despicable way. Su Luo didn't make a fuss and was so tolerant and generous. I feel guilty towards her and naturally have to make it up to her."
With a "swish", Li Jiaojiao tore the silk apart!
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In front of the gate of Jingzhao Prefecture.
A middle-aged couple had their hands and feet tied with ropes. Their silk clothes were very dirty, and it was obvious that they were either rich or noble. The man was seriously injured and looked like he was about to fall, while the other end of the rope was pulled forward by Zhihua, who was dressed in black.
Behind them stood a thin-backed woman wearing a moon-white, double-breasted gown with a butterfly-playing-with-flowers pattern, a soft-textured purple jade pendant with tassels tied around her waist, and a white gardenia velvet flower pinned in her hair. She looked exceptionally elegant and beautiful.
She beat the drum to report the case and sued her second uncle and aunt.
Soon, Jingzhao Yin conducted the trial.
Qin Shu, who was locked in the woodshed last night, tried her best to tidy herself up. Although she was not as radiant as usual, her face was still very beautiful. The years of enjoying wealth in the Su family made her look very young, and the changes were not big.
Therefore, when Jingzhao Yin saw her, he was obviously distracted.
He slammed the gavel and asked, "Are you... Qin Shu?"
Qin Shu lowered her eyes, her rims red. "I am Qin Shu, the second daughter of the Qin family, who owns the cloth shop on Huikang Street..."
Memories of his youth flooded back. After understanding everything, Jingzhao Yin restrained his expression and said, "Actually, Miss Su, this is your family affair..."
Su Luo, who was kneeling in the hall, looked at them in surprise, and observed Qin Shu and Jingzhao Yin calmly. The two looked at each other, and would be stunned from time to time.
Qin Shu stared at Jingzhao Yin with red eyes.
The two must be old acquaintances with a close relationship.
Su Luo's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said logically, "There are many cases of people who commit crimes with acquaintances. May I ask, Lord Jingzhao Yin, if my second uncle's theft of my mother's land deed is a family matter, where does the law stand?"
Jingzhao Yin had received favors from the Qin family when he was young, so he had to show some favor. He stroked his beard and said:
"Your father is dead, your uncle is also your father, and your aunt is also your mother. Filial piety is practiced throughout the world in our dynasty. If this official accepts this case today and sentences Mr. Su and his wife."
"There will be more cases of sons suing their fathers and daughters suing their mothers in the future. Wouldn't that cause chaos?"
"Go back, and discuss family matters among yourselves."
After the death of her father and brother, the General's Mansion fell into decline, and Su Luo deeply experienced what it meant to be forgotten by others when they left.
She felt a chill in her heart and asked in return, "If that's the case, I'll go back home and beat Mr. Su and his wife to death. That's also a family matter, right?"
"Nonsense!" The Jingzhao Yin slammed the gavel in anger, chastising with a look of fairness and justice. "They are elders, and you are the younger one. Stealing is wrong, and they should just apologize to you. How can you beat them to death at will? Then you have committed murder!"
Seeing that the situation was turning in her favor, Qin Shu immediately cried and pleaded, "Master Qingtian, you don't know that since the death of Su Luo's father and brother, we, as the elders, have often helped the General's Mansion, but Su Luo not only did not appreciate it, but instead turned the tables on us."
"My master had a few drinks last night, and that's when he decided to steal. He wouldn't have the guts to do it during the day. Everyone has their moments of confusion. Why did he go to such lengths?"
Su Luo knelt in the main hall and said calmly, "Just now, Steward You and several guards have confessed that Master Su has stolen things from my family more than once and even spent a huge sum of money to bribe my servants. Anyone with a discerning eye can see what he is up to!"
Many people watching outside the palace were talking about it:
"He's been stealing repeatedly and buying off slaves. He's trying to exploit the orphans and widows and wipe out the whole family!"
"If this is considered a family affair, then let's all go steal our relatives' heirlooms tomorrow!"
"Is there such a good thing?!" Suddenly, a nonchalant man in the crowd waved his folding fan and said with a smile, "I unilaterally acknowledge Jingzhao Yin as my brother. Tomorrow I will go to your house to steal some gold, silver and jewelry. Brother, please don't sentence me!"
"mix--"
Jingzhao Yin recognized the man as Wen Zixuan, the younger brother of the current Grand Tutor, and forced himself to hold back the word "account".
Since public sentiment is boiling today...
The Jingzhao Yin slammed the gavel and said, "There is ambiguity in this case. The trial will be suspended and rescheduled for another day."
This is the case with many cases, which are delayed halfway through the trial and eventually end up in nothing.
Su Luo was unwilling to give in. She clenched her fists and stood up. "It seems that Lord Jingzhao Yin and Qin Shu are old acquaintances."
The Jingzhao Yin, who was about to leave, stopped and retorted, "Nonsense. How can the Jingzhao Prefecture allow you to make such random accusations?"
After all, she was just an unfavored prince's consort whose husband ran away on her wedding night.
Jingzhao Yin had no patience.
This is exactly what confirmed Su Luo's guess. As expected, this is a huge world of relationships. Without background, support, and connections, it is difficult to move forward...
Qin Shu couldn't help but show joy in her eyes. She bowed to the Jingzhao Yin and said, "Thank you, sir, for upholding justice."
Then she hesitated for a moment, looked at Jingzhao Yin with a look of help and expectation, and said:
"Sir, this girl has no respect for her elders and is cruel and merciless. She beat my master like this last night. But we are magnanimous and will not sue Su Luo. After all, Su Luo is our niece. But we hope Su Luo will compensate for this, one thousand taels of silver!"
Last night, Qin Shu went to see a doctor in the middle of the night. Mr. Su was almost beaten to death. His left eye was permanently blinded and his lower body was also damaged. If he doesn't recover well, he may become impotent forever.
Whenever Qin Shu thought of this, she felt so angry that her teeth itched and there was a desire for revenge in her eyes.
Wang: "Not only do I want compensation, I also want her to kneel down and kowtow and apologize!"
Su Luo suddenly looked at her, clenched her fists, and restrained the urge to rush up and tear her mouth apart.
After hearing what Qin Shu said, Jingzhao Yin frowned and felt that it was difficult to deal with. After all, it was Su Erye who stole first, and he wanted the victim to kneel down and kowtow. This was simply too unreasonable!
If it were someone else... of course he would scold.
But that was Qin Shu, the girl he loved deeply in his youth, and his old lover whom he had been thinking about day and night for many years.
Thinking about those old times, remembering the Qin family's kindness in the past, and looking at those eyes full of tenderness and expectation for him, Jingzhao Yin said inexplicably:
"Su Luo, regardless of whether Mr. Su stole something or not, you shouldn't use violence against your elders."
"After paying the compensation Qin Shu requested, and then kneeling and kowtow to them and admitting your mistake, I will let this matter go."
For a moment, the people watching outside the palace were all stunned.
Of course, there are also a group of alternative foolish filial people who nodded in agreement:
"That's right, how can you hit your elders? You should pay compensation and kowtow to admit your mistake!"
Some old stubborn people who took advantage of their age and seniority shouted:
"No matter what the elders do, the younger generation should not disobey! What's wrong with stealing a few things? It's not like killing someone!"
Soon, some sensible people began to refute:
"Nonsense! This is complete nonsense! There's no reason to make the victim kneel down!"
At this time, Wen Zixuan said indignantly: "I support Miss Su in going to the Jinyiwei and the Dali Temple to file a complaint again!"
For a moment, the situation was somewhat out of control.
Just as Jingzhao Yin was thinking about how to suppress it, a cold voice, carrying four parts of oppression and six parts of indifference, sounded:
"If she doesn't kowtow and admit her fault, Lord Jingzhao Yin, what are you going to do?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man in a black robe with a round collar and a flat golden unicorn pattern. He had an extremely handsome face and a half-smile on his face, like a demon from the Avici Hell. A powerful aura lingered around him, and his manners were casual but dignified.
Jingzhao Yin was stunned for a moment, then fell to his knees.
"Your Majesty, I bow to the Regent!"
"Long live the Regent, long ...
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