Chapter 22: Fighting Ji Yujing, that fierce god, for his wife...
Before the Zhu family of three had gone far away, Ji Yujing turned around and strode after them.
"Brother Zhu."
Ji Yujing called out.
Zhu An stopped and turned around when he called out the second time.
"Young hero, are you calling me?"
Ji and Jing stopped in front of them before replying, "Yes, don't panic, you three. My friend lives nearby and met you the day the porridge was distributed."
Zhu An smiled and said, "You must have been in a terrible state that day, right?"
Ji Yujing: "That's not your fault."
It's because the world is unjust, corrupt officials and unreasonable scoundrels run rampant, and nobody does anything about it.
As he finished speaking, Ji Yujing asked again, "Where are you going? Are you going to the capital's government office?"
Zhu An: "Yes. The lawyer that the second young lady of the Lin family hired for us is exceptionally capable. He helped us collect a lot of evidence, so we might be able to win this case."
Will Miss Lin arrive today?
This time, it was Madam Qian, Zhu An's wife, who said, "She said she would definitely come if she had time."
Ji Yujing: "Then I'll go take a look too."
"I hope you can get justice."
Zhu An: "Then let's go together."
After walking at a leisurely pace for about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, Ji and the other three arrived at the Imperial Capital Government Office.
The four people were climbing up the steps.
Just as they arrived at the entrance, an elderly man with gray hair came out of the government office and headed towards them.
"You're here."
"Looks like you're recovering well?"
The elderly man with gray hair was the formidable lawyer Zhu An had mentioned, named Zhou Sheng.
He had actually stopped practicing law a long time ago, and he would never have taken the case if the second young lady of the Lin family hadn't spoken up for him.
It's not that I think the cases are too small or that there's no money to be made.
Simply because I've been idle for too long and I'm too lazy to move.
But Zhou Sheng is a good person; once he takes on a case, he takes it seriously. He's both friendly and professional.
His actions, even by the most stringent standards, are worthy of the title of a leading expert in his field.
Zhu An quickened her pace to stand in front of him, her smile genuine. "Thank you for your concern, sir. I've really caused you trouble these past few days."
Zhou Sheng patted his arm. "It's alright. After this case is over, you'll be able to live a peaceful life."
After speaking, Zhou Sheng turned his gaze to Ji Yujing: "And who is this?"
In fact, he had seen this young man long ago, and at first glance he was certain that this boy was no ordinary person.
Even now, he was wearing a cheap gray cloth robe.
He was simply too calm standing in front of the government office in the capital.
His dark eyes were like a calm, still blue lake, untouched by wind.
Ji Yujing clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, saying, "Sir, you may call me Aci."
Zhou Sheng: "What are you doing here?"
Zhu An answered for him: "He's a neighbor. He's interested in this case and wanted to come and take a look."
Zhou Sheng smiled upon hearing this, "He's quite the kind-hearted person."
Zhou Sheng did not doubt Zhu An's words.
Having worked as a lawyer for many years, I've seen countless monsters and demons, and I've long since developed the ability to judge people.
He dared not say anything else, but this young man named Aci was definitely not a bad person.
Zhou Sheng led Ji and the other three into the government office and sat down on the plaintiff's side.
Zhou Sheng gave the Zhu family of three some instructions, and before they knew it, a cup of tea's time had passed.
"Lord Li has arrived."
"So majestic...so majestic..."
Inside the main hall, the yamen runners repeatedly struck the ground with their long sticks, creating a series of loud noises and spreading a sense of oppression.
Li Fu, the chief official of the Imperial Capital Prefecture, came out from the back hall and sat down behind the desk.
Zhou Sheng and the others stood up at the same time and bowed to him.
"Master Li."
Li Fu nodded slightly. "Please sit down."
He then straightened his sleeves and asked the civil official behind him, "Has the defendant arrived yet?"
The civil official said, "The three burly men involved and the second boss of Angan Trading Company have all arrived."
The second boss of Angan Trading Company?
Isn't that Consort Qi's younger brother, Zhao Jun, the Third Prince's maternal uncle?
Li Fu's long eyelashes flickered, and within that moment, a fleeting emotion crossed his eyes.
Isn't summoning this person a way of silently putting pressure on the government office?
Zhou Sheng was personally invited by Miss Lin.
Perhaps Miss Lin will arrive later...
Why!
In this capital city, there are too many imperial relatives and nobles; it's not easy being an official.
Li Fu's thoughts stirred silently, but his voice boomed, "Summon them to the hall."
"promise."
"Summon the defendants, including all members of the Angan Trading Company, to the court."
After the official finished speaking, the members of the Angan Trading Company entered the courtroom together. The man in blue who was leading the group was Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun, with his status as the emperor's brother-in-law, has been doing quite well in the capital for the past decade.
He alone owned 40% of the Angan Trading Company.
He doesn't have to do anything; a large amount of money flows to him every year.
In the past, many people had similar experiences to the Zhu family, but they did not have the good fortune of the Zhu family and could only endure it.
"Lord Li, you work hard every day for the Golden Palace City. You've worked very hard."
Standing in the hall, Zhao Jun spoke warmly with Li Fu.
Li Fu: "I am bound by my duties and dare not complain of hardship. Boss Zhao, please have a seat."
In Xunguo, a conviction can only be made after the case is closed.
Prior to that, unless it was a serious crime such as murder or arson, the rights of the suspect and the plaintiff were the same and there were no special restrictions.
Zhao Jun gave a slight smile. "Thank you, sir."
"Then we..."
Just as Li Fugang was about to announce the start of the trial, a yamen runner came to report, "The eldest son of the Lin family and the fourth prince have arrived. They say they want to listen to the trial."
Li Fu: "Where is Miss Lin the Second?"
The constable replied, "The eldest young master said that the second young lady is ill and unable to come."
These words clearly reached Ji Yujing's ears, and his heart was suddenly stirred.
Wasn't everything fine last night?
Was she frightened? Or was it the red makeup that disturbed her?
Almost everyone in the capital knew about the health condition of the second daughter of the Lin family.
Born prematurely, she was physically weak and had a pitifully low resistance to disease. Getting sick was a common occurrence for her.
"Please let them in."
Li Fu replied that there was no other way.
Since the founding of Xun State, unless it is a major case, citizens should be allowed to apply to attend hearings.
A moment later, Song Yunyan and Lin Qingyu entered the lobby.
"..."
They immediately spotted Ji Yujing sitting in the plaintiff's seat, and a slight ripple of emotion stirred within them, though they showed no outward sign. They exchanged a few warm and polite words with Li Fu.
Then, Li Fu said to the two, "Please, Fourth Prince and Young Master Lin, find a seat wherever you like."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the two rows of tables and chairs behind the plaintiff's seat.
Song Yunyan and Lin Qingyu both smiled and said, "Thank you, sir."
The two of them sat down behind Ji Yujing without prior arrangement.
As soon as they sat down, Song Yunyan leaned his face close to Ji Yujing's shoulder and asked, "Why are you here?"
Ji Yujing remained sitting upright. "I've come to sit in and see how high-ranking officials in the capital conduct trials."
Before Song Yunyan could respond, she asked, "Aci doesn't know that A-Song is the Fourth Prince?"
"Disrespect, disrespect."
Song Yunyan felt that there was a hint of mockery in his "I'm sorry" and couldn't help but chuckle.
"Please keep a low profile when you travel, don't be offended."
After saying that, he reached out and patted Ji Yujing on the shoulder, "From now on, feel free to travel around the capital. I'll protect you."
Ji Yujing gave a slight smile. "Thank you, Fourth Prince."
The little incident ended as Lin Qingyu and the Fourth Prince took their seats.
Li Fu officially announced that the case of the strong man injuring people in the street has entered the trial stage.
"The plaintiff may begin to recount the facts of the case and submit evidence."
Zhu An rose and went to the center of the hall, facing Li Fu.
He recounted everything that had happened, just as Zhou Sheng had instructed him to.
As he finished speaking, Li Fu asked him, "You said that the Angan Trading Company damaged your crops, do you have any evidence?"
Zhou Sheng spoke up at the opportune moment, "Sir, may I take over the rest?"
Within the rules, Li Fu granted permission.
Zhou Sheng arrived at the front of the hall. He first bowed to Li Fu, displaying a polite and relaxed demeanor.
"Please allow me to summon the relevant witnesses in this case."
"allow."
The first group of witnesses who had been waiting in the side hall of the government office appeared.
To everyone's surprise, there were as many as twenty or thirty people.
Li Fu: "How can there be so many? What can they prove?"
Zhou Sheng: "Sir, these are mostly villagers living on Baoshan Street. They all borrowed money from Angan Trading Company at low interest rates, but without exception, they were all unable to repay it."
Li Fu: "So many people, and not a single one can pay back?"
Zhou Sheng laughed, "My lord, there are far more than these. I can contact dozens more."
How many more have we been unable to contact?
Over the years, the number of victims has probably been countless.
Before Li Fu could ask any questions, Zhou Sheng took the initiative to move two large volumes of files and place them on the long table in the center of the courtroom.
"My lord, this is the testimony I recorded together with Lord Qian, who is in charge of collecting evidence at the government office, and Master Li Xingde from Qi'an Academy, a disinterested third party."
"These testimonies all point to one thing: no matter what industry the villagers use the borrowed money for, as long as there is a possibility of repaying the money, the business will be completely destroyed."
"Their wives and daughters, even their handsome young men, will be taken away to pay off their debts."
At this point, Zhao Jun suddenly let out a cold laugh.
Seeing the disdain in the villagers' eyes, he said, "Debts must be repaid. If you can't pay, you should at least offer something as collateral."
Song Yunyan couldn't stand his despicable behavior, even though the two of them were somewhat connected.
Just as he was about to speak, Lin Qingyu pulled him back.
"..." He wanted to scold Lin Qingyu, but it was clearly inappropriate to do so in court.
She glanced at him indifferently, suppressing her anger with an extremely cold and aloof demeanor.
Li Fu, unaware of the undercurrents, was focused on the case.
He then asked Zhou Sheng, "If it's just these things, there's a possibility that it's a coincidence."
Zhou Sheng: "Your Excellency is wise, it is indeed so."
"What if we add these?"
Zhou Sheng then presented new evidence.
The amount of evidence remains staggering.
It covers a wide variety of categories that seem unrelated at first glance.
Zhou Sheng first took out a thick piece of paper, shaped like a "foot".
"My lord, please look. These are the footprints left by a strong man from the Angan Trading Company when he kicked Zhu An that day. The kick was really heavy; it left a mark that can be clearly outlined."
At this point, Zhou Sheng smiled at Zhao Jun and the three burly men, "There's no need to doubt the authenticity of my evidence; it's been verified."
Zhao Jun was enraged, "You..."
Seeing that he was about to lose control and start cursing, Li Fu spoke up to stop him.
"No noise is allowed in the courtroom. I will make my own judgment on right and wrong."
Zhao Jun had no choice but to shut up.
Seeing this, Zhou Sheng's smile deepened.
He presented further evidence, all related to the shoe print.
Later, a table with its legs cut off by a knife was brought out, proving that the knife the perpetrator used came from a knife shop in the north of the city.
In Xunguo, you have to register before you can buy a knife.
The capital city is even stricter, requiring even the location of one's home to be clearly stated.
"Sir, there aren't many people who buy knives to play with for no reason. It's too easy to investigate."
This investigation revealed something significant.
"Seven out of ten come from Angan Trading Company, as well as Zhao Jun's other business groups."
"Sir, would you like to personally compare the table whose legs were cut off by the thugs with the same piece of food I found at the knife shop?"
Zhou Sheng fought with increasing ferocity, and his voice was the only one heard in the entire courtroom.
Zhao Jun hated him to death.
Song Yunyan's lips twitched incessantly, a sign that he was about to burst into laughter.
The case is gradually getting closer to the truth.
Li Fu walked into the hall and compared the broken table corner with the cut pieces.
The patterns are almost identical, if not exactly the same.
"There are quite a few people in the capital who possess this kind of knife, but only the Angan Trading Company is connected to the victim."
"We beg Your Excellency to uphold justice for the people."
"Severely punish unscrupulous merchants."
Li Fu immediately looked at Zhao Jun, "Mr. Zhao, what do you have to say?"
At this moment, Zhao Jun's expression was not good.
He never expected that in just a few days, that old bastard Zhou Sheng could collect so much evidence, and in such detail.
But even now, he still doesn't find the case difficult.
Faced with Li Fu's questioning, he was only stunned for a dozen breaths before laughing and saying, "I just sent someone to supervise them; I never intended to disrupt their business."
"The people I invited are all children from poor families, who haven't had much schooling and whose abilities are not particularly good. They may have misunderstood me, or they may simply be too strong; even if they restrain themselves, their destructive power is still greater than that of an average person."
"A warrior? That's understandable."
"Besides, no one died, right?"
In this case, Angan Commercial Bank, the defendant, is wealthy and powerful, yet it did not hire any strong military personnel.
Ultimately, it all boils down to Zhao Jun thinking this is a minor matter that he can handle.
He's speaking fluently right now, and every word he says confirms that.
"If we don't handle things properly during the supervision period, we can offer appropriate compensation. But how much to compensate is hard to quantify, isn't it?"
"At that time, I will have to trouble Lord Li."
Song Yunyan listened patiently until the end, then spat out a curse in front of everyone.
Several pairs of eyes fell on him simultaneously, and he gave a slight smile. "Sorry, my throat is itchy."
"You continue, continue."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng continued,
"It's indeed difficult to quantify the compensation, and it's hard to have an answer in a short time. So why don't we talk about another issue first?"
Li Fu: "Speak."
Zhou Sheng: "Based on the experiences of the victims in this case, I have reason to believe that Angan Trading Company is involved with brothels and forces women into prostitution."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jun's expression immediately changed, and he roared at Zhou Sheng, "Do you have any evidence? A case isn't solved by guessing."
"Isn't the Zhu family's daughter sitting comfortably in the courtroom right now?"
Zhou Sheng ignored him and bowed deeply to Li Fu.
"Lord Li, Jinque City is the capital of Xun Kingdom, the core of a great nation. If a black market for forcing women into prostitution exists throughout this land, what will become of the nation's prestige, and what will the people of the world think?"
"My lord, there are thousands of brothels, big and small, in Jinque City. How many women are forced into these places and weep every night? They suffer in life, want to die but can't bear to leave their families and friends, and they crave the gentle sunshine of spring."
"My lord, Zhou Sheng, in his capacity as a level nine lawyer, along with nineteen other high-ranking lawyers in the capital and the three victims from the Zhu family, have applied to the government to initiate the [Public Deliberation Plan]."
According to the laws of Xunyang, the event was spearheaded by twenty top lawyers, with over ten thousand people signing their names.
Regardless of the case, the investigation and trial must be conducted by the highest-level department.
The law has always existed, but this plan has never been initiated since the founding of Xun Kingdom.
There aren't many top-tier lawyers in the entire Xun Kingdom. They are all people with status, money, and pride. Getting them to sign a petition together is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
If this condition is not met, we will not even reach the stage of the general public.
"Sir, this is the proposal to launch the plan. At the end are the signatures and fingerprints of myself, Su Ming, Hua Xian, Xu Sanxun, and twenty other lawyers of the highest rank."
Zhou Sheng picked up a document from the table and, with both hands, reverently handed it to Li Fu.
These few thin sheets of paper are about to unveil a momentous event that Xun Kingdom has never experienced before.
Li Fu was very familiar with the names Zhou Sheng mentioned.
Any one of them could cause a scene like Zhou Sheng is now, turning the courtroom upside down and leaving their opponents utterly devastated.
Slightly taken aback, Li Fu took the document, his gaze fixed on the line of text on the cover.
A moment later, he returned to his seat and carefully examined the signatures and fingerprints on the back.
Goodness, they really did gather twenty top lawyers, accounting for more than half of the top lawyers in the capital.
Therefore, there are legal provisions governing how to proceed.
If His Majesty doesn't intervene, no one can get involved.
"Zhao Jun and the Angan Trading Company he was involved in are accused of heinous crimes such as forcing women into prostitution and disrupting the normal business environment. Now they are also involved in the public political consultation plan. Effective immediately, the Angan Trading Company will be sealed off and suspended from operation."
All those involved are prohibited from leaving their place of residence.
"Master."
"Your humble servant is here."
"Prepare announcements and signature books immediately, and maximize the reach of the notifications."
"promise."
Having arranged everything, Li Fu struck the gavel.
"This court hearing is now adjourned. Further notice will be given later."
"Court adjourned."
After Li Fu finished speaking, he got up and left the courtroom.
A constable approached Zhao Jun and the three burly men. "Four of you, please."
Zhao Jun: "Can't I leave? Do you need to invite me?"
The constable said coldly, "From this moment on, Mr. Zhao, you are only allowed to move around in your own residence. Your journey home from the government office must be escorted by the government office."
It was called an escort, but it was really just a forced transport.
I'm afraid he'll run away.
Zhao Jun was burning with anger, but he was at a loss for what to do.
He could only snort coldly, then glared fiercely at Zhou Sheng and the others before turning away.
That was so satisfying!
With the bad seed gone, the air in the courtroom became much fresher and cleaner.
The crowd surged toward Zhou Sheng, who was still by the table, and tears welled up in the eyes of the three members of the Zhu family.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhou."
"If you want to express your gratitude, then express your gratitude to Miss Lin."
Song Yunyan smiled and replied, "Dai Dai should thank you, and you should thank you too. If it weren't for you, who would have thought of such a brilliant idea, and even dared to put it into practice?"
He had heard his teacher mention the public participation plan.
In the legal code of Xun, it only appears in a few lines, on the last page, and most people wouldn't even know about it. Even if they did, they wouldn't think of using it, as it would involve too many complications.
But Zhou Sheng did it. Whether he succeeds in the end or not, this is a major event that will be recorded in the history of Xun Kingdom.
To everyone's surprise, Zhou Sheng said, "This wasn't my idea; it was Miss Lin's suggestion."
"Can you believe it? She even managed to persuade that reclusive old devil Su Ming to come out of seclusion."
Su Ming has actually been involved in very few lawsuits, probably less than twenty at most.
Even so, he was able to rank as a ninth-level lawyer.
He was not the first ninth-level lawyer in Xun Kingdom, but his name will always be number one in official records.
This demonstrates the high value of the case.
After listening, Song Yunyan couldn't help but look at Lin Qingyu, "What kind of brother are you? Dai Dai has done so many things, and you don't know anything about it?"
Lin Qingyu: "..."
A few breaths later, she laughed and said, "To be honest, what you consider a troublesome matter is not the same as what Dai Dai considers a troublesome matter."
"Do you get me?"
"We think it would be very difficult to persuade Senior Su Ming, but for Dai Dai, it might just be a matter of a few cans of tea and a few words."
"A prodigy, personally certified by the old tutor."
When talking about her beloved younger sister, Lin Qingyu had so much to say, her words filled with pride.
Ji Yujing remained quiet until the words "genius girl" solidified in his ears, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
It was truly an amazing battle.
While the other party was still habitually trying to smooth things over, she was already using the power of the people to eliminate the forces that were disturbing and bullying the people.
They don't even need to show their faces.
In that instant, he began to believe what Mr. Yu Yong had told him:
If the eldest daughter of the Lin family enters the fray, and the prodigies engage in a chaotic battle, you, Ji Yujing, may not be able to remain at the center.
She was undoubtedly a threat, yet he felt no sense of unease towards her.
Is it because she is about to become his wife, or is it because her eyes are filled with the stars and the sea, untouched by any impurity?
Do you have both?
Ji and Jing thought.
After talking for a while, the group left the government office together.
Lin Qingyu clasped her hands in farewell to Ji Yujing and said, "Farewell."
Ji Yujing nodded slightly.
Song Yunyan and Lin Qingyu left together, clamoring to go to the Lin residence to visit Dai Dai.
The two walked further and further away, and Ji Yujing couldn't hear what they were talking about.
Or perhaps, he wasn't listening attentively.
The image of Lin Qingdai, pale and weak, appeared in his mind.
A sense of unease arose in his heart, creeping in bit by bit.
Before his heart was completely bound, he used his lightness skill to catch up with Lin Qingyu and the other person.
Lin Qingyu saw him and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Brother Ji, is there something else?"
Ji Yujing: "Could you tell me about Miss Lin's symptoms? We have some old remedies in our hometown, maybe one of them will be suitable."
Lin Qingyu paused for a few moments, then replied with a hint of apology, "Brother Ji, I am very grateful for your concern for Dai Dai, but the procedure for Dai Dai's medication is very complicated..."
The medicine needed to be delivered to Dai Dai required the collective signatures of several doctors.
If one person objects, she won't even get to see the medicine.
“Even if I take the prescription back, I may not be able to use it in the end, and I’m afraid it will be a waste of your kindness.”
Ji Yujing: "It doesn't matter if we didn't use it, the thought was there. The day you went to look for herbs, I encountered some trouble outside the Tulou and was in a very bad mood. Miss Lin gave me some candy."
After listening, Song Yunyan couldn't help but exclaim, "Our little Dai Dai is truly beautiful inside and out. She must be a fairy reincarnated."
After praising her, he looked at Lin Qingyu and asked, "What if the doctors agree to use the medicine?"
"May Dai Dai suffer less."
Lin Qingyu thought about it and agreed. Besides, Ji Yujing himself said he didn't care whether he could use it or not, so if he insisted any longer, it would be a bit stubborn and inflexible.
He gave a brief account of Lin Qingdai's situation.
After listening, Ji Yujing gave Lin Qingyu a prescription.
Surprisingly simple, Lin Qingyu memorized it after repeating it twice.
After the matter was settled, the three went their separate ways.
Lin Qingyu and Song Yunyan continued towards the Lin residence.
Lin Qingyu seemed somewhat subdued during the journey.
Song Yunyan noticed and clicked his tongue in a low, short sound.
When Lin Qingyu looked over at the sound, he said again, "What are you thinking about? You look like an idiot."
Lin Qingyu: "Don't you think Ji Ci has an unusual concern for Dai Dai? Who would intentionally provoke someone else's illness? It's a thankless task."
He had barely finished speaking when Song Yunyan replied.
I don't think so.
"Someone as beautiful, kind, well-behaved, and intelligent as our Dai Dai..."
Song Yunyan used every beautiful word he knew to describe Lin Qingdai.
Lin Qingyu was amused, but he did not stop Song Yunyan.
After he finished praising her, she steered the conversation back to the main topic.
"Anyone would want to see her sick and suffer. Believe me, even if it were Old Zhou, if he knew anything about medicine, he would have done the same."
Now that you mention it, it's true.
Lin Qingyu was persuaded.
However, Song Yunyan was still talking.
“Yesterday I heard my mother say that the Emperor is preparing to send someone to Lingdong to announce the imperial decree of marriage. At that time, the whole world will know that Dai Dai is Ji Yujing’s wife.”
"Who would dare to steal a wife from that fierce Ji Yujing? Are they out of their mind?"
Lin Qingyu's attention was diverted. "Did Your Majesty really say that? When did you say it? Are Qingwu and Su Si included too?"
Some time ago, His Majesty bestowed a marriage upon Su Si and Qing Wu in court, saying the imperial decree would arrive later. But many days have passed, and there has been no further news.
"Together, in the next few days."
"But my mother didn't say which day it was."
"Hmm, some news is better than none. Let's go see Dai Dai."
*
Two days before the Luhua Festival, a carriage bearing the Lin family's plaque stopped at a wine shop called [Yuejiu].
In front of the old house, this is the residence of Su Ming, a ninth-level lawyer.
This was her third time coming. The first two times she stood outside the door for half an hour but still couldn't see Su Ming.
The car came to a stop, and Lin Qingdai got out.
That day she wore a white strapless long dress, the outer garment like frost and snow covering her slender shoulders.
It is cool and serene, untouched by any dust.
This time, she waited at the door for almost the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before a servant came to invite her inside.
Lin Qingdai's lips curled up slightly; she knew that she was not far from success.
Lin Qingdai followed the servants around and around until she finally met Su Ming in the small garden in the backyard of the mansion.
At that moment, the old man was weeding the trees and flowers he had planted.
Hearing the noise, he didn't stop what he was doing to greet them.
With his back to Lin Qingdai, he asked, "Second Miss Lin, what is it that makes you so determined to see me?"
Initially, Su Ming had no intention of meeting her.
By turning her away, you've made your stance clear.
Little did they know that the girl would visit again and again.
Every time I come here, I stand there for a full half hour, without moving an inch.
Su Ming knew he had met a stubborn person.
I dare not refuse to see her today, for fear that she will get sick from exhaustion, and the old man from the Lin family will come and scold him.
Lin Qingdai stood straight behind Su Ming, "I want to use your name to do something that has never happened in Xun Kingdom before."
Su Ming's movements were finally interrupted, and he paused briefly for a few breaths.
After Lin Qingdai finished speaking, Su Ming put down the small shovel in his hand and stood up.
When facing Lin Qingdai, he repeated her words, "Something that never happened in Xun Kingdom?"
They needed an old hand like him who understood the law; the answer was obvious, and Su Ming could hardly believe it.
"You want to launch a public participation program?"
It's really easy to talk to smart people.
Lin Qingdai's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. "Yes."
"I want to launch a public participation program."
Why?
"Does the old gentleman know how many brothels there are in Golden Palace City?"
"I don't know the exact number, but it's certainly a considerable amount."
"Does the old gentleman know how many women have been forced into these brothels?"
Su Ming was silent for a while before replying, "You want to pave a way for them to go home."
This will also prevent more women from being harmed in the future.
“Sir, Dai Dai knows that one person cannot resist the trend, but I cannot pretend that I did not see or hear it now that I have seen and heard it.”
"I want to give it a try, even if I fail."
"In this new century, someone has finally done this."
At this point, Jiaojiao clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, bending slightly forward at the waist.
With each movement, the light gauze swayed gracefully, exuding a cool and detached charm, like a misty fog.
"Dai Dai begs you to lend me a hand, for the sake of the thousands of suffering women, and for the justice you once fought for."
After a long silence, Su Ming finally spoke:
“The response from over ten thousand people is much more difficult than a joint signature from twenty top lawyers.”
"The idea that the masses are powerless and it's better to do less trouble is ingrained in the bones of most people."
Lin Qingdai smiled and said, "You only know something after you've tried it, right?"
"If it succeeds, the old gentleman will become a participant, not a witness."
What a participant, not a witness.
Unable to suppress his laughter, Su Ming burst into laughter, one laugh after another.
"The Lin family's daughter is indeed extraordinary."
"You are still young, yet you possess such courage and insight. How can I, as your elder, simply hide and not step forward?"
"Let's do it together, for the sake of justice."
If, before being buried, one can witness the realization of a people's political plan that only exists in legal codes, or even participate in it, then this life will have been worthwhile.
"Thank you, senior."
Lin Qingdai's joy was evident on her face, shining brightly.
She bent her waist even lower, a gesture of heartfelt gratitude and respect.
In the world she lives in, there are many elders like Yu Yong and Su Mingzhousheng, who possess outstanding professional skills, convincing reputations, and compassion.
They are always needed to oversee and guide the progress of major undertakings.
Their presence gives people peace of mind.
"So happy?"
"Is this how you beg for a favor? Didn't you bring me a small gift?"
Lin Qingdai immediately straightened up. "Dai Dai is not such an unreasonable person. I brought you six jars of rare and fine wine, all of which were brought from my grandfather's place."
The girl was charming and lively, as stunning as the spring sun.
Su Ming looked at her as if he were seeing his own granddaughter, no longer showing the coldness he had shown a few days ago when he had turned her away.
"Does your grandfather know?"
"have no idea."
"...You."
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