Firecrackers and red paper can be seen everywhere on the streets. People riding horses and sedans, even those carrying burdens and selling things, have changed into festive clothes during this season. People who don't know each other can always smile when they meet. This is the excitement of the New Year.
The Prince's Mansion is even more decorated with lanterns and decorations. Although everyone is busy at the end of the year, the prince and concubine have already given orders that everyone will get double salary during the Chinese New Year month to prevent everyone from working in vain. In addition, there will be rewards at the end of the year.
, this month I can basically get three months’ worth of money, so everyone is very motivated.
"I'm telling you, I have to wear this one because I'm so dark. The bright red one is so nice. That's the bright color for the New Year." Li Yuhua muttered to Mu Anzhi, and gave him a belt to tighten around his waist. Mu Anzhi,
"Tap, tap, tap."
Su Shuang's face was charred, and she wanted to step forward to help, but Su Xue quietly pulled her sleeve. Li Yuhua had already loosened his grip a little, tightened Mu Anzhi's belt, hung up the beautiful jade, and looked at it with satisfaction.
"Okay, even though the clothes are not that good, I can still be seen with my skill in dressing up."
Mu Anzhi usually wears simple and elegant clothes, and said with a smile, "Thank you for all the trouble."
Su Shuang held up the cloak and was about to put it on to serve Mu Anzhi. Li Yuhua waved her hand to signal Su Shuang to stop. Li Yuhua took the cloak, tiptoed to put it on Mu Anzhi, tied it in a concentric knot, and measured it from left to right.
"It's done."
"Then I'll go."
"Go on, go on, I know you are too lazy to socialize. I will ask the cook to bring you food at noon, and come back early in the evening if you have nothing to do. You have to go to the Yamen during the New Year. The court should give you a commendation for your spirit.
"Li Yuhua smiled and sent Mu Anzhi out.
There are indeed many social events in the next year. Li Yuhua is a lively person who enjoys it. Mu Anzhi is the opposite. Li Yuhua has the same advantage. She does not force others. What's more, she grew up in the countryside and knows that there are many people like Mu Anzhi who are dedicated to their jobs.
rare.
Zheng Langzhong and others did not expect Mu Anzhi's personal arrival. After all, such a case is usually held during the New Year, and even on ordinary days, His Highness does not need to hear it in person. Mu Anzhi waved his hand, picked up a chair and sat down at random, "Continue to ask.
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This is a very common case in the eyes of the people in the Ministry of Criminal Justice, but for the harm caused to two families, even eighteen years after the incident, these victims still have not forgotten the anger, pain, despair, and sadness at that time.
Niujia was originally a villager in Niujia Village, and was considered a big family in the village. Old Niu, whose original name was Niu San, is now an old man with gray hair and a stooped waist. He is kneeling on the ground, and his whole body looks like a dried shrimp.
"The common people ask themselves that they have never offended his old Zhou family. His daughter was favored by a nobleman, so I gave him two pounds of fat pork. What a beast. My eldest son used to open a shop in the county. This beast, Zhou Laotu, borrowed
In order to get a good reputation with my uncle, I bullied his wife while he was not at home... Women are too shy to speak out, so that beast bullied my granddaughter." Niu San.
She burst into tears and wiped away her tears, "When Da Lang found out about this, he was almost furious. The Zhou family went to seek justice, but the Zhou family put them in jail. Within a few days, they said they died of illness and asked us to collect the body. Whose family
He died of illness and his whole body was covered in injuries and no skin was left intact!"
Niu San opened his mouth and cried loudly.
The cry was filled with years of pain, and it penetrated the heart.
Several officials from the Ministry of Criminal Justice who were accustomed to seeing cases in which case had been tried for many years couldn't help but feel a little sad. Zheng Langzhong asked, "What happens next?"
"I originally wanted to risk my life to seek justice... But at that time, the daughter of the Zhou family became a noblewoman of the Marquis Palace, and even the county magistrate was in cahoots with the Zhou family. How could I get revenge? Fortunately,
After being persuaded by the clansmen, the old man could not swallow his breath, just hoping that one day he would be reincarnated and be able to redress my son's injustice and avenge my daughter-in-law and my granddaughter!" Niu San thought with clenched teeth.
The other one is also from Toyota Village, with the same surname Niu. This old man’s name is Niu Bingqiu. Hearing this name, you know that there are scholars in his family. It is said that Niu Bingqiu’s great-grandfather was a scholar.
Niu Bingqiu was older than Niu San. Niu Bingqiu came to sue the Zhou family for invading his family's land. Niu Bingqiu sighed, "Because the land of our two families is next to each other, my family has 60 acres of fertile land passed down from our ancestors, and his Zhou family's
Thirty acres of thin farmland. Ever since the Zhou family became powerful, they no longer took the villagers seriously and just exchanged their thirty acres of thin farmland for my sixty acres of fertile farmland. Alas, if I had to rely on my anger, I would have died of anger long ago. Never before.
This is a place where reasoning is possible. I heard that the daughter of the Zhou family is now sentenced to death for committing evil. I thought that maybe I could come over to talk about reason, so I came together. I beg you, sir, to make the decision for the common people."
"Since you have complained about your grievances, the Ministry of Punishment will naturally deal with it impartially." Zheng Langzhong said a simple sentence, and the two Niu family members kowtowed in gratitude. Mu Anzhi tapped his knees with his fingertips, and suddenly asked, "Who are you?
Did you know at that time that something happened to Zhou's daughter?"
Niu San looked at Niu Bingqiu, and Niu Bingqiu said, "Sir, if it comes from people who are doing business with the Zhou family in the imperial capital, we will all know."
Mu Anzhi nodded slightly and said no more.
Niu San, Niu Bingqiu and his family presented the case in detail. After receiving the complaint, the Criminal Department sent them back to wait for news.
The next step is to investigate the case. You can't say what Bingqiu said. You have to wait for the Imperial Capital Office to investigate before further interrogation, including questioning the Zhou family.
Just leave these matters to Dr. Zheng.
Mu Anzhi stayed in the Ministry of Justice for half a day and then returned home. He always loved peace and quiet. At this time, for some reason, he was leaning on the couch and reading a book, but he was a little absent-minded. Su Shuang brought a cup of warm soup and said, "Try it, Your Highness. This is freshly steamed in the kitchen."
cup of coconut milk.”
"Put it aside." Mu Anzhi's hand holding the book dropped on his lap. Su Shuang opened the celadon lid of the cup. A fragrant coconut milk fragrance escaped with the steam. Su Shuang handed over the silver spoon and advised.
, "It's best to eat this while it's hot. I see that Your Highness is a little distracted while studying today, but is there something wrong?"
"Sister Yuhua, when did you come back?" Mu Anzhi threw the book away, took the silver spoon and scooped out a spoonful of coconut milk, which was indeed delicious.
"Your Majesty went to the palace today to pay her respects to the Queen Mother. She usually doesn't come back until after noon."
Mu Anzhi threw away the silver spoon, stood up and said, "I'll pick her up."
Without waiting for Su Shuang to say anything else, Mu Anzhi strode out and disappeared after a few steps. Su Shuang shouted anxiously, "His Royal Highness is still wearing his cloak."
"It's not cold." Mu An's words came from a distance, and the man had walked out of the courtyard without a trace.
Su Shuang stomped her feet and scolded, "It won't last long. If it freezes, wouldn't it be distressing?"
"I feel sorry for our empress, why are you so worried?" Yunque came in and put away the coconut milk cup, jokingly.
"Your Majesty is not in the house, so we should work even more diligently. Otherwise, if anything is not perfect, we will be worthy of the trust we entrusted to your Majesty." Su Shuang looked out the window at the quiet road, with only a few rough maids and women doing the work.
I couldn't help but sigh softly at these rude and cumbersome tasks.
Skylark smiled, and took a cup of coconut milk and fed it to a few little maids.
Mu Anzhi even went to the Ministry of Justice during the Chinese New Year. This kind of diligence made Empress Dowager Lan feel very distressed. Because Mu Anzhi set an example, Du Changshi came over the next day. Mu Anzhi showed consideration to his subordinates and said to Du Changshi, "
I'm too lazy to socialize, so I caught up with a new case, so I just went to the Yamen to have a look. You can come back after the annual vacation."
Du Changshi hurriedly followed Mu Anzhi, half a step behind, and begged repeatedly, "Your Highness, please let me go to the Yamen with you. I simply can't live anymore."
Chang Shi can't live? Mu Anzhi glanced at him, "What does this mean?"
"Housework, housework."
Du Changshi was speechless. Although he was living his life outside, he did not dare not to return when Du Shangshu called him back to celebrate the New Year. As a result, within four days of the New Year, he and Du Shangshu had five quarrels.
It’s not for the sake of his sister-in-law that he can’t just forget about it!
Mu Anzhi glanced at Du Changshi again, well, the news that Du Shangshu intends to choose a wife for his younger brother is not a secret in the imperial capital now.
When it comes to this matter, Mu Anzhi is a little puzzled, "Even if a child from a famous family gets married late, he or she will probably get engaged early. Why haven't you gotten married yet?"
Du Changshi's handsome face turned half black. Mu An said, "I don't want to say that I won't force myself." He stepped on the bench and got into the car and said to Du Changshi, "It's a cold day, so don't ride a horse.
Ride with me."
Du Changshi thanked him and got into the car. There was a rumble of the car, and Du Changshi talked about his bitter experience, "It turns out that my father had arranged a marriage when he was still alive. I don't know if my father was ill and confused at the time. The girl he married was
I don't like the child at all, and after my father passed away, I didn't want to delay the marriage, so I called off the marriage."
"Can this be withdrawn?" Mr. Du must have been worried about his young son while he was ill, so he decided to marry Du Changshi. Don't say that Mr. Du has closed his eyes, but he has not closed his eyes. The marriage destined by his parents has never been heard of.
Reason to retreat!
Mu Anzhi sympathized with Du Shangshu in his heart. He sympathized with Du Shangshu that his eldest brother was like his father. However, when faced with a younger brother like Du Changshi, a capable person would do more work. Of course, Mu Anzhi also felt sorry for Du Changshi, and he didn't know how Du Changshi could do it.
He has survived to this day under the always solemn and stern Du Shangshu.
Du Changshi didn't want to talk about his shameless things, so he quickly changed the subject, "This case of the Zhou family is really impatient."
"There are only two cases at the moment. Let's wait and see. The wall is falling and everyone is pushing back. I don't know how many cases will come to light in the future." Mu Anzhi raised the corners of his lips with a half-smile, "It doesn't matter if you come, only Doctor Zheng is the only one."
, I’m afraid I’ll be too busy.”
Not only Du Changshi, but also Hua Changshi heard that Mu Anzhi had started trying the case in the Ministry of Punishment, so they also ended their vacation early and participated in the trial with full energy. And just as Mu Anzhi said, after the Ministry of Punishment received the petition from Niu Sanniu and Bingqiu,
, then, a large number of victims who had grudges against the Zhou family came in droves. In just five days, when Emperor Mu Xuan opened the seal, the Ministry of Punishment received a total of twenty-seven cases related to the Zhou family.
At the same time, Li Yuhua also visited Princess Xin'an more frequently. From time to time, she would visit the Prince of Chu's Mansion to talk to Princess Xin'an. However, if there was any delicious food, she would also send someone to deliver a portion to Princess Xin'an.
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Concubine Chu told Prince Chu in private, "I heard that the third prince's concubine said in front of the Queen Mother that Prince Hu is not worthy of the position of a prince. Does the third prince's mansion really want to uphold justice for Princess Xin'an?
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Prince Chu looked at the empty branches moving in the wind outside the window and sighed softly, "The affairs of the Ministry of Punishment have nothing to do with us. Xin'an can stay at our house temporarily and have enough food and clothing."
Concubine Chu knew that her husband had never been involved in the imperial capital. She said, "I just don't understand. The Nan'an Marquis' Mansion is so trusted by His Majesty. Does the Third Highness want to offend the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion without knowing it? Even if we can't make friends, we shouldn't.
It’s the offense.”
"What should we make friends with? What should we offend? Since His Highness the Third Prince is in the Ministry of Punishment, he should be in charge of the Ministry of Punishment. It is the best policy to decide the case fairly." Chu Shizi pointed at the table and lightly tapped the case, "No matter how simple the Nan'an Marquis Mansion is in the heart of the emperor, it can be
There is another saying, justice lies in the heart of the people."
"What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing. Xin'an is the princess after all..." A trace of sadness appeared on Prince Chu's stern face, "Don't forget, our daughter will also be the princess in the future."
Who can maintain wealth and power forever?
Princess Xin'an has been wronged like this, but the royal family is still unwilling to severely punish Crown Prince Nan'an. Aren't you worried about the disillusionment of the clan?
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