Xiao Jue glanced at him and said in a calm voice: "Master Wu, what you mean is that the Sun family and County Magistrate Qi jointly slandered you?
Then why don’t they slander others, but why do they slander you?”
Wu Zhongli said: "I have been an official for decades, and I have worked conscientiously and dare not slack off at all. I am worthy of the king and the common people."
As he spoke, he suddenly shouted to the people around him: "Fathers and fellow villagers, you know who Wu is.
Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suspects that I have colluded with the Wancheng County Magistrate to harm the people, you must speak fair words to me."
When the people heard this, they couldn't help but get a little excited. Some people led others to shout: "Prefect Wu is a good man."
"Yes, he is an upright official in our Ling'an City. Please give him justice, Your Highness."
"Justice to Mr. Wu."
The people were very excited and wanted to avenge Wu Zhongli.
Zhao Yushi was a little surprised. He didn't expect Wu Zhongli to be so popular among the people.
Seeing that the people were excited, Zhao Yushi was also a little suspicious, and he said: "Your Highness, is there any misunderstanding in this?
Could it be that Mr. Wu was really wronged?"
Xiao Jue looked at Wu Zhongli who was kneeling on the ground with cold eyes.
In the past, he just thought that this person was so bold that he knew his identity and dared to send people to assassinate him, set fire to kill and silence him.
Now it seems that this man is not only bold, but also an old fox. He has bribed the people of Ling'an City long ago and disguised himself as an upright and honest official.
And because of the deaths of Magistrate Qi and the Sun family, he had long been emboldened.
Now that the people are here, if you want to accuse Wu Zhongli, you need to produce evidence, otherwise you will not be able to explain.
Wu Zhongli looked like he was sure of winning. He looked up at Xiao Jue and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that your subordinates colluded with the Wancheng County Magistrate. You must provide evidence to convince everyone.
Otherwise, it would be a piece of cake to convict an official based on just a guess."
"Master Wu, do you think we can't produce evidence?"
Not far away, a low and majestic voice came, and Xiao Chengyi led someone out of the crowd.
Wu Zhongli looked at him and was stunned for a moment. He felt that this man's aura was too strong and he felt like he was being oppressed. He felt a little flustered for no reason.
When Zhao Yushi saw Xiao Chengyi, he quickly bowed and said, "I have met the regent."
When Xiao Chengyi came to Beijing this time, his uncle specially made him a regent.
All officials in the capital knew about it.
Xiao Chengyi said: "Master Zhao, there is no need to be polite."
He looked at Wu Zhongli and said, "Master Wu is so confident, is he sure that we can't produce evidence to convict you?"
Wu Zhongli lowered his head and said: "I was wronged by this official. Please give me a clear warning."
"Oh."
Xiao Chengyi sneered: "Come here, bring the witnesses."
Just as he finished speaking, Ye Xiuchen and his guards appeared on the street escorting Magistrate Qi and Mr. Sun.
Wu Zhongli looked at the two of them and his expressions changed with fright: "He... weren't they burned to death?"
Xiao Chengyi's brows twitched: "Don't Master Wu know what happened in Wancheng? How do you know they were burned to death? Could it be that you sent someone to set the fire?"
Wu Zhongli was horrified and stammered: "I... I heard about it."
Xiao Chengyi chuckled: "Master Wu, don't be nervous, I have prepared a lot of witnesses for you."
He waved his hand, and the guards escorted up another yamen servant and an assassin.
Xiao Chengyi stroked his sleeves lightly and said in a faint voice: "Tell me, in front of the people of Ling'an City, tell all the truth you know."