King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 164
"Girl Qin, what's wrong with you... you lost your mind early in the morning!"

Hearing the concubine's voice, Zhen Qin quickly turned around and saluted, but she couldn't hide the sadness on her face.

"What... makes you so worried!" Concubine Zhen was puzzled.

"Grandma, I heard that today... the Ministry of Criminal Justice is going to hold a trial, so Master Thirteen will be fine!"

Zhu Jinghong ordered someone to beat up the Japanese envoy, and the news spread in the palace, so Concubine Zhen naturally knew about it.

Having stayed in the palace for decades, Concubine Zhen still had some knowledge. From the movements in the palace, she knew that Zhu Jinghong was definitely fine, so worrying about him was unnecessary.

So Concubine Zhen joked: "Girl Qin, you are very worried about Xiao Shisan, it seems that you already have your own heart!"

"Not at all!"

Zhen Qin blushed, and quickly thought about what excuses to make.

The concubine asked with great interest, "Why is that?"

"Is that because... because Lord Thirteen beat me because he vented his anger on me?"

In a panic, Zhen Qin made a bold hypothesis, which Concubine Zhen couldn't verify anyway.

"really?"

"When my granddaughter entered the palace that day, she was bullied by the Japanese. I think the Thirteenth Master couldn't see it, so he came to help..."

"So that's the case. It seems that Xiao Shisan...was also interested in you!" Concubine Zhen gave her judgment.

"Grandma~"

Zhen Qin acted coquettishly, then lowered her head, seeing Dowager Zhen laughing out loud.

After this grand-niece entered the palace recently, she felt a lot better, at least she seldom laughed like this in the past.

Besides, outside the hall of the Ministry of Criminal Justice outside the palace, I learned that the case will be formally tried today, and more than 20 envoys have arrived ahead of time, waiting to watch the good show for a while.

Among them, some were bewitched to come here, while others had the same thoughts as Zasak people.

"It's the second quarter of Chenzheng (08:30), and there are so many people coming. By the quarter of Sichu (nine o'clock), I'm afraid there will be more people coming..."

"The more people there are, the better. It's just for people to see whether Daming's affairs are fair or not. Those of us who belong to the country are not easy to bully..."

"Exactly... there is an old saying in the heavenly dynasty, the prince who breaks the law is the same crime as the common people, we don't want to be the same crime as the common people, we just need to be punished a little!"

While the envoys present were discussing in low voices, time was gradually passing by, and the hall of the Ministry of Punishment had been solemnly arranged. In the past, this place was used for discussion.

The farther to the back, the lower the voice of the people talking, just because everything that should be said has been said.

When it was a few minutes before Sichu, the outside of the lobby had already quieted down, but at this moment, the sound of drums came.

That's right, it's the sound of a drum, and it's very loud, which means that the distance is very close, and there is a drum outside the lobby of the Ministry of Justice.

Theoretically speaking, the drum in the Ministry of Criminal Justice is for complaining of grievances. The answer is self-evident who will come to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to complain of grievances at this time.

All the envoys admired the courage of the Japanese, this is directly slapping Daming in the face!

"Go, go out and see!"

Someone led the leader, and all the envoys rushed out. They went out of the hall and came to the gate. Sure enough, they saw Hideto Okamoto beating the drums.

"Master Okamoto, are you here to complain?"

The Zazak messenger was the first to speak, and an interpreter immediately relayed it to Okamoto Eito.

"Of course I'm here to appeal for grievances, grievances... too much grievances!"

With Okamoto Hideto's affirmative answer, everyone present was very happy and inspired courage at the same time.

The Japanese are so powerful, dare to directly sue a prince, dare to directly challenge the authority of Ming Dynasty, how can they watch the fun not be a bit tougher, beat and drum to help the momentum.

"Don't worry, we will uphold justice and support you to seek justice for yourself!"

"Under the heaven and earth, there must never be such an arrogant and fierce person!"

"That's right... If the Ministry of Criminal Justice judges the case indiscriminately, then you can go to the imperial court and we will definitely support you!"

Watching these people perform with cold eyes, Hideto Okamoto was already cursing in his heart.

They let themselves make a fuss, it's not a big deal to watch the fun one by one, and they even support... Do you care about the support of this group of people?
If you really want to, just go and sue with yourself!

When the scene was noisy, Ye Bingwei, the servant of the criminal department in charge of the trial, rushed out, followed by several chief doctors.

"What's the noise?" a doctor scolded.

"My lord, the Japanese envoy is complaining!"

Complaints, coming to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to complain, this is a rare spectacle that has been seen for many years, and it can easily lead to political storms.

Ye Bingwei's face was gloomy, and he said in a cold tone: "Today's case trial has its own rules, why should you come here to complain!"

"My lord, this is not right. If you can't complain... What are you doing here?"

"It's just...the heavenly dynasty is fair and upright, so why don't people be allowed to speak!"

Everyone glanced at me and said a word, completely ignoring Ye Bingwei, which made him angry and helpless, and called them all barbarians.

When Ye Bingwei was thinking about countermeasures, someone was already booing: "Master Okamoto, what grievances do you have, why don't you make it public to the world while everyone is here!"

"That's right... just say it!"

"Speak up if you have a grievance, we all listen!"

All eyes were on Hideto Okamoto at this moment, which also made him feel that the time had come.

"Injustice...too injustice..."

Hearing Hideto Okamoto's yelling, everyone at the scene became more and more excited, and some people were ready to answer and help.

However, Okamoto Hideto's next words instantly petrified everyone present.

"It's too wronged, Master Thirteen is too wronged..."

"Master of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Lord Thirteen is really wronged!"

Ye Bingwei didn't realize this sudden turning point, and he didn't know what Hideto Okamoto was planning.

"A few days ago, because we didn't understand the rules and violated the ceremonial guard of the Thirteenth Lord, we were misunderstood by the guards...as assassins and thieves, and even caused conflicts and we were beaten!"

"If Master Thirteen hadn't tried his best to protect me, I'm afraid we would have been killed on the spot!"

Looking around at the people, Okamoto Hideto said sadly: "But now there are traitors instigating and stirring up trouble... slandering the Thirteen Lords to commit murder, intending to destroy the prosperous virtues of the Chinese dynasty, it is really hateful and hateful!"

Hearing these words, the faces of the few people headed by the Zazak messenger have become extremely ugly at this moment.

And more envoys who were encouraged to come here showed the color of enlightenment when they heard the "truth", and the righteous indignation just now has gradually disappeared.

Staring straight at the Zazak envoy, Hideto Okamoto said with a serious expression: "Although Japan is located in a remote place, I still appreciate the support of the Celestial Dynasty and appreciate the grace of His Majesty the Emperor!"

"Someone is taking the opportunity to make trouble today. Since I, Japan, am a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty, how can I not speak up for justice!"

Turning around to look at Ye Bingwei, Okamoto Hideto shouted again: "So... today I am here to appeal for grievances, for the slandered Thirteenth Master, for the Thirteenth Master who has the kindness to protect me!"

"It is really unjust for such a loyal and upright person to suffer such slander and attack!"

Good guy, after saying these words, everyone present was petrified on the spot.

Clearing his throat, Ye Bingwei said with a serious expression: "Japanese envoy, I already know about your appeal, and the grievances you appealed... the headquarters will definitely investigate!"

"Thank you sir!"

Looking at the people around, Ye Bingwei said slowly: "Everyone, the headquarters has already learned of the grievances filed by the Japanese envoys... will definitely investigate in the future!"

"Just give justice to Master Thirteen, and give justice to this Langlang Qiankun!"

"I will never wrong a good person, and I will never let a bad person go!"

After hearing Ye Bingwei's statement, those envoys who were bewitched also changed their positions and expressed their support.

Many people came here today to watch the excitement. Although the situation has shifted, they finally watched the excitement.

(End of this chapter)