Chapter 30 Kneel down and beg for mercy!
The Jingzhao Yin looked embarrassed. He was an official appointed by the court. If he apologized to the victim, he would lose his dignity. How could he convince the public when he tried other cases in the future?
"You nearly made a wrongful conviction, yet you refused to apologize?" Qin Zhengyu gave a thumbs-up. "The Jingzhao Yin always impresses me."
Mo Jin's expression was cold, and his eyes became a little more sinister. Just before he was about to speak -
Jingzhao Yin bowed directly to Su Luo, his ten fingers pressed against the side of his robe, and he reflected deeply and apologized solemnly: "Miss Su, I didn't know the full situation of what happened today, so I was a little careless."
"Since I became the Jingzhao Yin, I have worked tirelessly and diligently, never slacking off. I have handled every case with unwavering diligence, and have handled tens of thousands of cases without a single mistake. However, this case involving you, young lady... is truly my fault."
Jing Zhao Yin raised his head and looked at her earnestly: "Miss Su, can you forgive me?"
Su Luo pursed her lips slightly, thinking that this Jingzhao Yin was really interesting. He said how hard-working and serious he was in the past, but it seemed like he was just trying to show off his position in front of the Regent. His sincerity in his apology was really average.
Mo Jin came to the government office for a private visit today. If Mo Jin hadn't come, Su Luo would have been forced to kneel down today.
She shook her head seriously: "I can't forgive you."
There was a flash of astonishment and surprise in Jingzhao Yin's eyes, as well as a hint of barely perceptible anger. In front of Mo Jin, he actually said that he would not forgive?
Even if Marquis Jing'an comes, he has to give him, the Jingzhao Yin, some face!
What's more, she is just an orphan from the Su family whose husband ran away on her wedding night!
Jingzhao Yin suppressed his temper and smiled apologetically, "I wonder what Miss Su wants from me?"
"Nothing, it's just that." Su Luo made up her mind, turned around and knelt at Mo Jin's feet, lowered her head and said bravely, "Regent, please understand."
"It's no big deal that I've been wronged, but what if there are many people like me who have been wronged? Those who have been wronged in the past, and those who will be wronged in the future..."
Mo Jin looked at the green hairpin, his Adam's apple rolling slightly. "Thoroughly investigate all the cases that Jingzhao Yin has handled since taking office."
These words were like a bolt of lightning, striking the Jingzhao Yin.
He stood there, his face turning pale at a visible speed, but he could not say anything, could not defend himself. If he was innocent, why would he need to defend himself? It would only increase the regent's suspicion.
How many officials can withstand an investigation? Once investigated, who doesn't have some dirty deeds?
Jingzhao Yin felt as if he had fallen into a dark icy lake, filled with endless fear and tension.
If he had known earlier! If he had known earlier, he would not have helped Qin Shu!
If his wife knew that he was dismissed or demoted because of his old love of more than ten years, she would definitely quarrel with him endlessly!
He really lost not only his wife but also his soldiers, lost his official title and broke up his family.
Jingzhao Yin regretted it so much that his intestines turned green!
But he still had to submit. The Jingzhao Yin bowed his head and said respectfully, "Yes, I respectfully welcome the Regent to conduct a thorough investigation."
Qin Shu realized that she had completely lost her power. She knelt on the ground, digging her nails into the ground with hatred, and blood dripped down.
Mr. Su was like an eggplant hit by frost, as dull as a chicken.
"Jingzhao Yin, don't just stand there. Continue judging the case. There are so many people outside listening to the trial, and our prince is waiting too." Qin Zhengyu urged with a smile.
The lawyer quickly added a throne to the side.
Mo Jin lifted his robe slightly and sat down to listen.
Jingzhao Yin ran back to his seat trembling with fear, straightened his position, put on a serious face, slammed the gavel, and angrily scolded Mr. Su and his wife who were kneeling in the hall:
"How dare you, Qin Shu, confuse right and wrong! How dare you, Master Su, steal!"
"How can we appease the public anger without severe punishment? Are the laws of our dignified Qingding Nation just for show? For poisoning, stealing, and reselling artifacts, Master Su was sentenced to two years in prison. Qin Shu... was an accomplice, sentenced to one year and five days."
A heart-wrenching scream erupted from the hall!
Qin Shu screamed, and hurriedly knelt down in front of Mo Jin, and then kowtowed fiercely to Jingzhao Yin:
"Your Excellency, Regent! You can't judge me like this! My husband and I committed a grave sin out of sheer greed. Please give me a chance to mend my ways!"
The Jingzhao Yin continued coldly, "In addition to imprisonment, Mr. Su and his wife must return all the items they stole from the General's Mansion. If they have already been sold and cannot be restored, they must pay Miss Su double the amount!"
This, this, this, this...
After hearing this, Mr. Su almost fainted from fright!
Going to jail was acceptable to a man like him, but if he had to pay so much money...
Where did he get so much money!
Over the years, there have been dozens, if not hundreds, of treasures stolen from the General's Mansion, all of which were extremely valuable. Many were gifts from the emperor and were in high demand.
Every time he stole something, he would pawn it and use the money to eat, drink, gamble and have sex. The preliminary estimate is that he stole about 30,000 to 40,000 taels of silver!
Even if it means losing everything and selling off the mansion and estate, it might just be enough.
If he didn't have this evil intention...
If he hadn't looked down on Su Luo and made things difficult for Yun Xueya, would the outcome have been completely different?
If he hadn't used the drug to steal the land deed and attempted to sleep with Yun Xueya last night, perhaps he wouldn't have lost his left eye! He wouldn't have gone to jail! He wouldn't have to pay a huge sum of money!
Mr. Su wanted to die in agony, and felt that the rest of his life would be dark!
You might as well die now!
As if seeing through his intention, the constable hurriedly stood in front of Mr. Su Er, but unexpectedly, Mr. Su Er turned around and crashed into another pillar!
"Want to die? That's not that easy." The master kicked him to the ground. "Constable, take the criminal away and lock him up now!"
In just one day, Qin Shu, the wealthy mistress of a noble family, was reduced to a prisoner!
"Didn't you say that if Su Luo kneels down and kowtows to apologize and seek forgiveness, she will get a lighter sentence? Lord Jingzhao Yin, wait a minute, I will kowtow to... to Su Luo right now!"
Qin Shu's hair was disheveled. She knelt at Su Luo's feet like a madman and kowtowed: "Luo'er! Luo'er! My dear niece! It's not too late for my aunt to kowtow to you now, right?"
Su Luo remained indifferent, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed as she looked down at her.
"Luo'er, the Second Master is your uncle! And your cousin Sister Qiong is at the age of marriage. If we go to jail, how will she get married in the future? How can she be promised to a good family? And your cousin Brother Yun is about to take the imperial examination! If something goes wrong at this time..."
"We are not afraid of paying the money! We only ask you to forgive us and let the Jingzhao Yin impose a heavy sentence so that we can serve fewer years in prison..."
Qin Shu cried and begged, lying as humble as a dog at her feet.
"The Jingzhao Yin judges cases according to the law. This is not something I can influence." Su Luo frowned and declined.
Qin Shu's hands that were holding Su Luo dropped down in despair, and her whole body was shrouded in low pressure. The next moment!
She suddenly raised her head, pulled out her hairpin and stabbed it towards Su Luo's neck -
"Su Luo! I'm going to kill you!"
"You destroyed my entire family!!"
When the hairpin was about to fall on Su Luo's face, the folding fan in Mo Hei's hand swirled and flew out, knocking Qin Shu away!
Qin Shu didn't give up and pounced on Su Luo again like crazy!
A man faster than the wind flashed over and stood in front of Su Luo.
In order to avoid suspicion, Mo Jin took Su Luo's sleeve and turned her around, making her turn behind him and protect her tightly!
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