There was an exclamation in the lobby of the Criminal Department!
The implication of Princess Changle's words actually involves Changsun Chong... Not to mention that Changsun Chong has to go into exile now because of the serious crime of treason. Even if he is not guilty and is currently in Chang'an, then it is Changsun Chong who died after Changsun Dan died. That identical jade pendant was stuffed into Changsun Dan's hand to blame Fang Jun, or...
Changsun Dan was originally killed by Changsun Chong?
If it's the former, I have to say that Changsun Chong had a sinister mind and a cold nature. He was actually able to use the death of his brother to frame Fang Jun. He was vicious and completely devoid of moral principles.
And if it's the latter...
That is simply worse than a beast!
Linghu Defen was furious and said angrily: "Your Highness, be careful! This matter is of great importance. Has Your Highness ever communicated with Your Majesty? Don't trust your words. You must provide evidence to prove that there are two identical pieces of the jade pendant..."
Before he finished speaking, Fang Jun still glared and shouted angrily: "Shut up! Do you have the right to speak here?"
Linghu Defen felt that the blood all over his body was rushing to his brain, his eyes were flashing with tears, and his whole body was shaking with anger.
After all, I am the Minister of Rites. Is it possible that you can speak alone in this lobby, but you don’t have the right to speak to me?
Before he could retort, Princess Changle looked calm and said slowly: "Of course there is no evidence, but I swear as your Majesty's eldest daughter that there is no falsehood in every word I said. My words are evidence!"
Princess Changle's pretty face is expressionless, but it has a dignified and holy brilliance, and the aura of a noble person spread instantly!
My words are proof!
Fang Jun was shocked and looked at the frail and delicate Princess Changle with slight admiration.
This princess, who usually seems to be indifferent to the world, quiet and elegant, actually has such a strong and firm self-confidence!
Just for a moment, everyone in the hall was captured by Princess Changle's aura, and no one dared to question her words.
And there is really no need for Princess Changle to tell this lie...
Wei Yijie became more and more panicked. Seeing that Princess Changle was almost exonerating Fang Jun, he quickly said: "Of course we don't believe what your highness said. But your highness can only prove that there are two identical jade pendants." , but never explained that Fang Jun was framed..."
Princess Changle tilted her head slightly, glanced at Wei Yijie indifferently, and then said in a clear voice: "I am just here to prove that there are two identical jade pendants. As for whose jade pendant in this case belongs to, and which piece it is. , how did I know? What’s more, when did I say that it was not Fang Jun who killed the person? Whether Yupei was replaced by someone else, and whether Changsun Dan was killed by Fang Jun, this is the responsibility of your three judges. What does it have to do with me?"
After hearing this, Fang Jun's teeth almost broke!
Staring at Princess Changle with hatred, her eyes almost popped out!
What's going on with you bitch? Since everyone has come to the lobby of the Ministry of Justice, let me say by the way, "Fang Jun was wrongly accused." Can you die or what? Can you stand up and testify that there are two jade pendants? It means that you already believe in your heart that I was not the one who killed the person. You actually said, "Whether Changsun Dan was killed by Fang Jun or not has nothing to do with me."...
Not enough!
Fang Jun was extremely depressed...
Wei Yijie's eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted: "That's right! Even if there are two identical jade pendants, it doesn't prove that Fang Jun is not the murderer! Maybe Fang Jun only raised suspicion because he knew there were two jade pendants. Maybe even if you want the golden cicada to escape from its shell!"
Zhang Yunji beside him rolled his eyes in disdain.
This guy is obviously going to punish Fang Jun, even if he goes into battle shirtless and is retaliated by Fang Jun in the future...
Liu Dewei also frowned and discussed in a low voice with Sun Fujia and Liu Jie beside him.
The three of them muttered, but in the end they couldn't figure out a clue.
Things took a turn for the worse...
Originally, Fang Jun refused to plead guilty, but now two identical jade pendants appeared, which naturally made it even more strange. Even if there were two jade pendants, it could not clear Fang Jun's guilt, but it also added doubts to the case.
Two jade pendants cannot prove that Fang Jun is innocent, but no one can prove that Fang Jun is guilty...
What should I do?
It was unthinkable to use severe torture to extract a confession. Cheng Wuting was just a minister who joined the army. Even if his father was the governor of Mingzhou, his status was much lower. Even if he was tortured to extract a confession, there wouldn't be much backlash.
But Fang Jun is different!
Not to mention that Fang Jun's status is far beyond comparison with that of Cheng Wuting. Now that almost all the eyes of Guanzhong are focused on Fang Jun, who dares to torture Fang Jun in a daze?
Causing chaos in the world in a matter of minutes...
There are no eyewitnesses, no irrefutable evidence to prove that Fang Jun committed the murder, and there is no such thing as "what can I ask for under three trees"? This matter is really difficult to handle.
This time, even officials such as Sun Fuga and Liu Ji who most wanted Fang Jun to be freed could not help but secretly complain. If Princess Changle had come a step later, maybe Fang Jun would have confessed, which would have been much easier...
It's hard to do now.
Conviction is not possible, and acquittal is inappropriate. What should we do?
When Princess Changle saw the three people muttering for a long time, she stood up and said: "I have made my intention clear, so I won't delay the ministers in reviewing the case. I will take my leave now."
After saying this, he turned around slightly.
Her clear, water-like eyes casually glanced at Fang Jun opposite him.
Just at this glance, Princess Changle almost burst out laughing...
Fang Jun wanted to stop him and asked Princess Changle to defend himself, but he felt that something was wrong. Naturally, he was angry and anxious. His palms were whirling on the hem of his clothes, and his dark face was full of longing and prayer, just like a bird.
A puppy that begs for mercy from its owner...
At this moment, Princess Changle really wanted to tell the whole truth, but she couldn't...
However, Princess Changle usually practices Taoism and maintains health, and her qi-nurturing skills are really good. She only twitched the corners of her lips twice, and then she suppressed the smile in her heart. She never looked at Fang Jun again and walked out of the lobby amidst the voices of "Farewell to Your Highness."
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She came to testify because she couldn't bear to have Fang Jun framed and ruin her life's future.
But she also has her own bottom line and scruples. If it is said that the murderer is Changsun Chong, Fang Jun will be released on the spot, but Changsun Chong will inevitably be hunted by Wuhou, patrols, and guards in Chang'an City. If he dies...
How could she bear it?
One day and a hundred days of kindness between husband and wife, even if the past kindness has dissipated and turned into resentment, she still can't bear to single-handedly push her eldest grandson to a dead end...
That's all she can do to help Fang Jun. This is already her limit. As for whether Fang Jun can escape guilt, she is powerless...
As soon as Princess Changle left, there was a commotion and discussion in the lobby.
It is true that what Princess Changle said was too unexpected, and the profound meaning contained in it was terrifying...
The truth behind this case is really intriguing!
Sun Fujia, Liu Dewei and Liu Jie did not bother to stop the chaos in the lobby and gathered together for emergency consultations.
"What should we do?" Liu Dewei was a little worried.
Liu Ji rolled his eyes and whispered: "We can't call Duke Zhao and ask him if Changsun Chong returned to Chang'an and handed him the jade pendant, and then Duke Zhao personally put it into the hands of his dead son and framed it for Fang Jun." ?Don’t say you can’t ask, even if you ask, they can’t admit it!”
Liu Dewei lowered his voice: "Do you think... did Changsun Chong secretly return to Chang'an and secretly planned the case?"
Even then, he didn't dare to say that Chang Sun Dan might have been killed by Chang Sun Chong to frame Fang Jun. After all, the matter was very important and involved the reputation of the entire Chang Sun family, and no one dared to bear the consequences.
Sun Fuga sighed: "So what? We have to discuss how to deal with Fang Jun now. We can neither convict nor release him, so how can we imprison him like this? Without conclusive evidence, how can we imprison a prisoner?" Second-grade Jing Zhaoyin is detained in a prison indefinitely? Isn't that a joke?"
How old is Jing Zhaoyin?
Not to mention that he is already higher in rank than the three of them. He is just in charge of the military and political affairs of Jingzhao Mansion and is the head of the world's feudal officials. No one dares to do anything wrong! If he just finds a reason to detain someone, he will not give it. To put it another way, where are the laws of the imperial court and where is the majesty of the laws and regulations? If we all do this, the world will be in chaos!
Moreover, the "Three Judges" is the highest judicial procedure in the Tang Dynasty. As long as the case passes through the "Three Judges", whether it is a conviction or a release, a decision must be made in court. Delay cannot be delayed. "Three Judges" When a case cannot be adjudicated, who else would you let try it? Who else would you let it judge?
Should the emperor come in person?
So from now on, where does the authority of the "Three Division Judges" lie?
If anything happens, just complain to the emperor directly...