Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen followed Kang Xueyi into the court. Shao Lecheng also walked in lazily and sat down.
Kang Xueyi slammed the gavel, causing everyone present to look at him.
"The size of the Guard's blade now matches the size of the wound on the Shadow Guard's arm. And Shadow Guard, after the previous fight, can tell that the Guard can beat him!"
"Then the wound on the Shadow Guard's arm was stabbed by this guard!"
There was no rebuttal or objection from those present.
Kang Xueyi looked at the document that had just been handed to him on the table. The size of Miao Li's wound was consistent with the size of Qingfeng's sword...
He looked at the shadow guard and said, "Your sword is the same one that caused General Miao's fatal wound. Are you still trying to quibble? Why not just confess honestly?"
Qingfeng was a little surprised. Consistent?
The person who killed Miao Li was Zou Yangyao!
Zou Yangyao's sword...
However, his sword was indeed of a common size, so it was not surprising that it was the same size as Zou Yangyao's sword.
Qingfeng remained silent. He definitely did not kill Miao Li.
Although the evidence is now conclusive and Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen have not been able to think of any excuses for him, he knows that it is definitely a false accusation.
Qingfeng didn't say anything. Kang Xueyi slammed the gavel again. "Qingfeng, the evidence and witnesses are all irrefutable, pointing to you. Why don't you plead guilty?"
Qingfeng raised his head, his face full of confusion.
Shao Lecheng on the side scoffed lightly: "Sir, this man has no grudge against General Miao. Why would he kill General Miao? He must have been instructed by someone. So, you must ask him who instructed him, instead of asking him to confess!"
"How could a man who only receives a monthly salary have the guts to kill General Miao?"
Shao Lecheng's voice was full of sarcasm, but there was indeed some truth in it.
If a servant's work is leaked, even if he doesn't admit it, it can be guessed that it was indeed ordered by his master!
After hearing what Shao Lecheng said, Qingfeng's expression changed, and he quickly said: "My lord, this matter has nothing to do with the princess and the prince! The prince was still unconscious at that time, and the princess was just a woman..."
Before Qingfeng could finish her words, Shao Lecheng interrupted her: "Bah! A woman? Who doesn't know Ni Yueshan's reputation? Some men can't even compare to what she has done!"
"Using the term 'woman' to clear her of suspicion? I'm afraid you've chosen the wrong excuse. Are you still planning to say that upon learning that the Regent was knocked unconscious, she was filled with indignation and took it upon herself to kill General Miao at night?"
"Do you think we are three-year-old children? Would you believe such a thing?"
As he spoke, Shao Lecheng rolled his eyes, and Qingfeng was speechless for a moment.
Kang Xueyi frowned and warned, "Stop trying to quibble, stop trying to excuse others! Tell the truth quickly! Otherwise, don't blame me for punishing you severely!"
Jing Yuchen sat aside, holding up the teacup with a calm expression. He blew on the floating leaves on it and looked very calm and composed.
She had no idea what message Jing Yuchen had instructed someone to convey to the Prince's Mansion.
But seeing how confident Jing Yuchen is, he must be well-prepared, right?
Ni Yueshan really didn't find any useful method this time. She looked at the troubled Qingfeng and said, "Qingfeng, you are my subordinate, and the prince was still unconscious at that time. Even if there was an order, it was definitely mine!"
"But I never ordered you to do that. Don't just admit a crime you shouldn't admit just because the situation is unfavorable to me!"
"This will only make you innocent people suffer injustice, including me, of course!"
Ni Yueshan was reminding Qingfeng not to admit something she shouldn't admit just because the current situation was not favorable to her.
Qingfeng had almost wavered just now, but at this moment, because of Ni Yueshan's words, he became cautious again.
Shao Lecheng taunted: "Princess, now that the evidence is clear, don't stand here and try to quibble!"
Ni Yueshan snorted and ignored him.
Qingfeng looked at Kang Xueyi, his expression full of determination: "Sir, I will not admit to anything I haven't done!"
Kang Xueyi frowned and said, "Then I will have no choice but to torture you?"
Qingfeng was not afraid, and still looked at Kang Xueyi with a determined expression, "I am a fearless commoner!"
Kang Xueyi looked at Qingfeng with admiration, but no matter how strong one's pride was, few could withstand torture!
Someone came forward and tried to pull Qingfeng, but Qingfeng stood up on his own and walked out. His proud character looked very admirable.
Ni Yueshan was feeling depressed. She looked at Jing Yuchen who was slowly drinking tea and asked, "What did you say to someone going to the Prince's Mansion? Logically speaking, this place is not very far from the Prince's Mansion, and it's easy enough to go back and forth..."
Jing Yuchen then looked outside with a serious expression.
"I also want to urge them to come back quickly, but... those legs are not mine..."
Ni Yueshan was embarrassed and had to wait patiently.
The sound of sticks was heard outside. Ni Yueshan couldn't help but walk outside. Seeing Qingfeng lying obediently on the bench, letting the sticks fall down again and again, Ni Yueshan frowned tightly.
I have to say, if she hadn't been so conceited, Qingfeng wouldn't have had to suffer this.
Shao Lecheng also walked over slowly at this time, with a desire to watch the fun.
"Princess, are you heartbroken? Compared to the deaths of the Miao family, the beating of your shadow guard is nothing!"
"Miao Li is the pillar of the Miao family! If he dies, who will inherit the mantle of the Grand Marshal? Who will support so many people in the Miao family?"
Facing Shao Lecheng's questioning, Ni Yueshan had a cold face and did not speak.
Shao Lecheng snorted lightly, looking quite proud.
"Hit him, keep hitting him, hit him hard! Since he's a Shadow Guard, he must have strong internal strength, so he should be very resistant to blows! If we don't make him suffer, how can he tell the truth?"
Because of Shao Lecheng's words, the person who was already hitting hard became even harder.
Ni Yueshan glared at him fiercely: "Just because you are so good at Qinggong, you don't have two legs? Do you have three legs? We are all flesh and blood, how dare you say such words?"
Facing Ni Yueshan's questioning, Shao Lecheng didn't care much. He continued to smile and whistle, as if the knocking sound was not a sound of torture, but beautiful music...
After the fifty lashes were completed, the yamen runner stopped and went to report to Kang Xueyi.
Kang Xueyi asked someone to drag Qingfeng in.
When Qingfeng was dragged to the court, Kang Xueyi asked, "What happened? Do you confess? Are you involved in General Miao's murder?"
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