Chapter 47 Who are you trying to scare?
"I've only heard of cases that Shengjing Prefecture couldn't handle being transferred to the Dali Temple, but I've never heard of cases from the Dali Temple being transferred to Shengjing Prefecture. Your Excellency, are you kidding me?"
The Shengjing prefect was speechless when asked, "This..."
He seemed to look at Lu Mingfeng for help.
"No, I'm talking to you. Why are you looking at him?" Su Yunyao's eyes were cold and sharp, but she smiled. "By the way, how's your investigation going into the fire at Misty Rain Tower?"
Is there a fire in Yanyu Tower?
The prefect of Shengjing was full of questions, wondering why the eldest princess suddenly remembered this matter.
"To reply to the Princess, the investigation is still ongoing."
"Still investigating?" Su Yunyao sneered. "It's a case of a fire, and there's no clue at all. Now there's another case. Do you understand what you're investigating?"
"This..." The prefect of Shengjing broke out in a cold sweat.
"Although robbery cases should not be handled by the Dali Temple, this person has robbed me. Doesn't this mean that my affairs are not worthy of the Dali Temple's jurisdiction?" Su Yunyao sneered.
"Of course not. I dare not." The prefect of Shengjing was panicked.
"As for your nephew's medical report, it was previously issued by Huichuntang. For the sake of fairness and to make this report more convincing, let Huichuntang issue it this time."
The moment Su Yunyao finished speaking, the prefect of Shengjing breathed a sigh of relief.
Just the next second.
"It just so happens that Imperial Physician Li is also at Huichuntang these days. Let's have Imperial Physician Li personally examine your nephew tomorrow. Imperial Physician Li is a leading figure in the Imperial Hospital. If there really is something wrong with his brain, he can prescribe a couple of medicines for him to take."
The Shengjing prefect's eyes were startled, and panic could no longer be concealed.
Doctor Li is well-known for his integrity and honesty.
"Princess, why bother Imperial Physician Li with such a trivial matter as a medical certificate?"
"A doctor has a kind heart. Nothing is too troublesome. Your nephew has been ill for so long. It is his blessing to have Doctor Li personally diagnose his pulse and prescribe medicine." Su Yunyao smiled gently.
The prefect of Shengjing moved his lips and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Su Yunyao.
"Since the medical report can only be issued tomorrow, I'll have to ask the prefect to stay at the Dali Temple today. Until the medical report is issued, please, Lord Lu, do not allow anyone to visit."
Su Yunyao curled her lips into a smile, then sighed.
"The prefect keeps referring to the laws of Daxia. This princess has taken great pains to prevent him from being accused of harboring a criminal."
The prefect of Shengjing was buzzing with anxiety. "Princess, have I done anything wrong? Why are you detaining me in the Dali Temple? I have to attend the morning court tomorrow."
"Morning court?" Su Yunyao said slowly and calmly, "The prefect is truly loyal. However, until this case is concluded, I'm afraid he won't be able to attend the morning court."
The prefect of Shengjing was sobbing with his chest heaving, his face livid. "Lu Shaoqing, as the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, are you also going to act against the rules?"
Lu Mingfeng's brows twitched, and before he could speak, Su Yunyao quickly placed her hand on his.
A faint blush appeared on his ears, and he looked up at Su Yunyao in confusion.
Her bright and charming face was restrained, and she exuded a sense of dignity. "Not following the rules? It was me who ordered you to stay in the Dali Temple, and Lord Lu was just following my orders? Who are you trying to scare here?"
When Lu Mingfeng heard this, his eyes trembled and he winked at the guard standing by. The guard quickly walked behind the Shengjing prefect.
Su Yunyao curled the corners of her lips in disdain. "Your Excellency, the prefect had better be prepared. You may not be able to attend the morning court for more than just tomorrow."
"Princess, are you going to rely on the emperor's favor for you and ignore the laws of Daxia?" The prefect of Shengjing was ashen-faced.
"It's not that I don't care, but you reminded me. I've decided to go to the palace tomorrow morning to see the emperor and ask him to revise the law. For example, people with mental illnesses can't take the blame, but that doesn't mean they won't be punished."
After a pause, Su Yunyao continued, "If someone with a mental illness makes a mistake, then let their guardian be punished on their behalf. This will also serve as an example of not strictly enforcing the rules."
"What?" Shengjing Prefecture Governor's mind exploded. "I've never heard such a ridiculous statement."
"Then you have heard of it now." Su Yunyao said angrily.
However, when Lu Mingfeng heard this, he looked at Su Yunyao again, with a different feeling in his eyes.
People with hidden mental illnesses will not be imprisoned or executed even if they break the law.
This gave many bad guys the opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes.
But what if a guardian with a mental illness is asked to accept the punishment on his behalf?
It can indeed serve as a deterrent, so that those family members who really have hidden illnesses will pay attention to supervision.
It will not be like before, when we thought that even if he made a mistake, he would not be punished and allowed him to do whatever he wanted.
It will also prevent those with bad intentions from having any evil thoughts about this matter.
Su Yunyao sneered, "Your Excellency, there's no need to be so scared. After all, we'll have Doctor Zhang examine your precious nephew tomorrow. If he doesn't have any illness, you won't be implicated, right?"
Shengjing Prefecture Governor: ...
Thief: ???
"But I think this thief is very experienced and this isn't the first time he's done something like this. He stole my things and then yelled at me to send him to Shengjing Prefecture. It seems like Shengjing Prefecture has handled many similar cases before."
Su Yunyao said this and turned to look at Lu Mingfeng.
"If that's the case, then I'd like to trouble Lord Lu to carefully check the previous files. What were the sentences handed down by the Shengjing prefect?"
Lu Mingfeng's fingertips trembled slightly as he pulled his hand out of Su Yunyao's grasp. He clasped his hands in front of his chest and knelt on the ground, saluting, "Your humble servant obeys your command."
Lu Mingfeng lowered his head, and his facial expression could not be seen at the moment. However, the back of his ears, which were exposed due to the salute, were already red and bleeding.
Su Yunyao yawned lazily, "I'll leave the rest to Lord Lu. I'm tired, so I'll go back first."
Lu Mingfeng stood up upon hearing this and said, "I will escort the princess back to her residence."
After saying that, he winked at the guards again.
The voices of the Shengjing prefect and the thief crying out for justice echoed throughout the Dali Temple.
When Su Yunyao came out of the alley, she looked at Xu Mubai who had been waiting outside, and seemed very surprised.
She was startled, "Why are you still here?"
Before Xu Mubai could speak, the guard outside the alley spoke first, "He said that the young lady was robbed just now and saw everything. He was waiting here to testify for you."
Su Yunyao suddenly realized and pinched Xu Mubai's face with a smile, "You are so well behaved. But the interrogation is over. It's okay now. You can go back."
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