"Bai Xiaoshan, Liu Xusheng, you two want to prove your innocence. Now the emperor has sent three adults to try the case. Do you have other evidence to prove that you were framed?" The examiner thought for a moment and asked.
Asked.
"Humph, these two people are sophistry, but it is just far-fetched! Since they are determined to cheat, isn't it easy to just buy an inkstone?" Dali Temple Qing snorted coldly, looking at Bai Xiaoshan and the other two with cold eyes.
"The Yamen must pay attention to evidence when trying a case. Your Excellency said that we bought an inkstone at random. I wonder where the witness is?" Bai Xiaoshan still didn't look panicked. Scholars who are famous for their fame don't kneel when they see officials. Now they stand and face Dali who is sitting on the chair.
The temple minister's words seemed somewhat condescending.
"How outrageous! When I am trying a case, do I still need you as a young kid to teach me? Someone corrected you, and an official found evidence on you, but you still have to quibble. It seems that it is not possible without punishment! Someone...
"Before the Minister of Dali Temple finished speaking, he was interrupted by the Governor of Jingzhao.
"The emperor ordered the three of us to assist Mr. Liu in trying the case. The reason is to keep the integrity of the examination room clean, rather than to give in. Bai Xiaoxiucai was praised by the emperor Chrysostom. Mr. Liu had better think twice before acting." Jingzhao.
The governor's tone was low and he objected.
Being on good terms with Bai Ling is a real benefit. Jingzhao Prefecture Yin is naturally partial to Bai Xiaoshan, and it's hard to find fault with him.
The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment hesitated for a moment and then said: "It is true that torture should not be used. There is insufficient evidence now. The two young scholars have not been convicted and are eligible to continue to participate in the Spring Festival. If torture is used and delays their future, who will be responsible?"
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"You are so partial to these two boys, are you doing it for personal gain?" the Dali Temple Minister asked angrily.
"When I handle cases, I have always done justice. How can I talk about favoritism? Mr. Liu, please be careful with your words, otherwise I don't mind going to the palace to meet the Holy One now and beg the Holy One to uphold justice!" Jingzhao Mansion Yin slammed the table angrily and shouted.
"Master Liu wants to torture, and I won't stop him. Then let's torture the witnesses and the people who search him! I think Master Liu will be able to find out the truth soon. But the official power of Master Liu is so great
, and is so selfless, I can't interfere anymore, I can only watch." The Minister of the Ministry of Finance said with an extremely ugly face.
The three adults who came to try the case had an internal fight before the case was completed.
Bai Ling, who was hiding in the space, had just calmed down for a while, raised his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead, and raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
"Master of Dali Temple... If you dare to touch my brother, then let someone else be the official." Bai Ling flicked his fingertips and sprinkled a little colorless and tasteless poison on the two candidates who were correcting Bai Xiaoshan and Liu Xusheng.
Medicinal powder.
The other two officers who were kneeling aside and responsible for the body search were also given the same powder. They were not afraid that they would not tell the truth.
But after hearing the three adults arguing for a while, the governor of Jingzhao stood up and slapped the table, shouting: "Since we are going to use torture, let's start with the two of them."
"They are witnesses. Even if they are tortured, they should not be the ones to be punished. How dare you say that you did not protect the two of Bai Xiaoshan!" The Dali Temple Minister became angry and pointed at the Jingzhao Prefect and shouted.
"I have been handling cases for many years. Although not as many big cases as Mr. Liu, the total number of various cases is more than Mr. Liu. Although these two people are witnesses, they are full of doubts. I would like to know how they did it.
It was such a coincidence that at the same time, I discovered that the two candidates opposite were cheating!
Is it possible that they are in sync with each other and even raise their heads in the same way? I also took part in the imperial examination, and I still remember that at that time I just hated that I didn’t have enough time to answer the questions, and I wished that I stayed up for nine days and nine nights, so I had no time to pay attention to others?"
The governor of Jingzhao sneered and ordered: "Come here, take these two down for torture. Don't disturb other candidates."
"Okay..." Dali Si Qing's beard trembled angrily, but this time he was interrupted again.
"Bai Xiaoshan! You have killed my aunt's whole family. If I can't kill you today, I won't let you go even if I'm a ghost!"
"Liu Xusheng, you are a bastard. My cousin just used your paper, but he ended up being beheaded by all his descendants. I will kill you and bury you with them."
Before being taken into custody, the two candidates pounced on Bai Xiaoshan and Liu Xusheng respectively.
This situation caught everyone by surprise. The governor of Jingzhao was stunned for a moment and immediately ordered people to rescue him.
Liu Xusheng was still able to fight against the opponent, but Bai Xiaoshan was still young. He almost rolled his eyes when he was pinched, and he couldn't break free even with his hands and feet.
Seeing this, Bai Ling hurriedly pricked the candidate's sleeping point with a silver needle to prevent Bai Xiaoshan from being injured.
"Sir, have mercy on me! We lost money in the gambling house, and these two men forced us to frame Bai Xiucai and Liu Xiucai. They gave us this cheat sheet. I know I was wrong, please forgive me!" said the two officials.
The medicine took effect and he began to kowtow in apology.
The Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture and the Minister of Criminal Affairs looked at each other, and they both saw a look of pride in each other's eyes.
This time I helped Bai Ling's brother, wouldn't the benefits be obtained soon?
On the other hand, the minister of Dali Temple, whose face was so black that ink dripped from his face, shouted: "Come here, take these people away for me. I want to investigate them thoroughly!"
"Sir Liu, wait a moment." The Minister of Punishment stood up and cupped his hands and said: "The Emperor ordered the three of us to investigate the case. This prisoner cannot be left to your Excellency alone for trial. It is better to report to the palace first and then make a decision."
"Yes, there are still many doubts about this matter that need to be investigated. The emperor always takes fraud cases seriously, so it is better to go directly to the Holy See." Jingzhao Prefecture Yin also spoke up, standing on the same front as the Minister of Justice.
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When the examiner saw this, he stood up and said: "Several adults are going to review the case, please leave the examination room. Don't delay other people from continuing to answer papers."
He personally helped Bai Xiaoshan up and looked at the pinch marks on his neck. The examiner ordered: "Quickly go get those blood-removing ointments and treat Bai Xiucai's bruises. Immediately clean up the broken things from the two rooms."
They have all been replaced.”
"Thank you, sir." Bai Xiaoshan and the two of them cupped their hands and thanked them.
"You have been wronged this time, and I will definitely seek justice for you. But answering the questions is the most important right now. Don't let your standards be affected by what happened just now. I am optimistic about you, what are your needs next?
If it is within my ability, I will satisfy you." The examiner did not forget to sell the two of them a good deal.
"Yes, students must answer the questions seriously and live up to your high expectations." Bai Xiaoshan and the two bowed deeply again.
In the end, the three Jingzhao Prefecture officials could not reach a consensus, so the three of them forced everyone to leave together. It was understood that they were going to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit.
Bai Xiaoshan's face darkened slightly, and he could already smell the smell of conspiracy.
Liu Xusheng was filled with resentment, but he was even more determined to get good grades.
In order to prevent others from getting caught, Bai Xiaoshan and Liu Xusheng only exchanged glances without any words.
Bai Ling saw that the two of them were still calm, so he took advantage of the space and quietly put a few drops of spiritual spring water into their kettles. He didn't feel relieved until he saw that the two of them could calm down and answer the questions. (To be continued)