King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 59
On May 26, the tenth year of orthodoxy, in the hall of the Jinling Procuratorate, all the senior officials of Jinling were seated.

In the three halls of interrogation, He Gu Jingao, the procurator, sat in the hall, and Zheng Xianlin and Zhao Xuyan sat on the left and right of him.

In the hall, the yamen servants stand in silence with sticks, and outside the hall, the gentry and gentry are silent.

With a "snap", He Gujin said with a serious expression: "The plaintiff and the defendant will go to court!"

After a while, the plaintiff Xue Pan came to the hall with a serious expression, and two servants carried Feng Yuan and followed behind.

The defendant, Hu Jin'an, though still dressed luxuriously, looked as if he had suffered a serious illness, and he looked listless.

You know, yesterday he was still arrogant and cooperating with Qian Ruiming to attack He Gujin, the comparison between the two only makes people lament the impermanence of the world.

"The plaintiff, Xue Pan, sued Hu Jin'an, an official promoted by Yingtian Mansion, for corrupting the law and neglecting human life. After strict investigation by the hall..."

"The accusations made by the plaintiff are clear and the evidence is conclusive. Today, the judge pronounced the verdict..."

Qian Ruiming and the two wanted to jump around today, but they couldn't come with the witnesses they relied on, so they could only sit in silence.

As soon as he heard that the verdict was to be pronounced directly, Hu Jin'an immediately shouted: "If the evidence is insufficient, you can pronounce the verdict, Mr. He...you are a foolish person judging a foolish case!"

"I refuse to accept it!"

There was another "pa", and He Gujin scolded: "Come here, tell him to shut up, and if he dares to shout at the court again, he will serve you!"

Hu Jin'an would never have thought that the words "roaring to the court" would be applied to him, which is really a tit for tat.

Immediately afterwards, two yamen servants stepped forward and directly controlled Hu Jin'an, the rope in their hands could strangle his mouth at any time.

"After three discussions, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince approved that Hu Jin'an will now be replaced as an official, and will be imprisoned in the Prison of the Procuratorate..."

"Submit the dossier to the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry will deal with it!"

After all, Hu Jin'an was a sixth-rank official. Although Zhu Jingyuan was able to convict him directly, as a respect for the court and the emperor, he just dismissed him and let the Ministry of Criminal Justice judge him.

After He Gujin finished speaking, Hu Jinan wanted to defend himself, but was gagged by two yamen guards behind him, and then tied him up with a rope.

He Gujin continued to say: "The suspect, Feng Yuan, has been found out and released in court!"

Hearing these words, Feng Yuan's already dead heart finally came to life at this moment.

Tears rolled out of the corners of his eyes, and the surroundings were no longer gloomy, but gradually glowing with brilliance. All people and things are worth cherishing.

But at this moment, the people hearing the trial finally cheered, praising He Gujin as the master of Qingtian.

What's more, he knelt down and kowtowed directly, which attracted the contempt of the gentry on the side.

The people are so simple, as long as you speak the truth for them and consider them sincerely, they will hold you on the throne.

He Gujin went on to say: "Xue Pan, the plaintiff, is not afraid of hardships, suing corrupt officials with a sincere heart, and can be a role model for young talents!"

"The prince commended his deeds and gave him a plaque of 'Accumulating Goodness and Accomplishing Virtue'!"

The plaque of good deeds and virtues was bestowed by the crown prince himself, Xue Pan suspected that he had heard wrongly, was he really such a good person?
Fortunately, this guy was still awake, and immediately knelt down to thank him: "Caomin thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Long En!"

At this point, the sentencing is almost over. He Gujin was going to say something on the scene, and then when he announced the end of the trial, he heard the sound of commotion outside.

All the officials in the hall were wondering when they saw a group of captains in Jinyi pushing through the crowd and rushing to the hall with their toes proud.

"Presumptuous, this is the lobby of the inspector, wait for Angan..."

Without waiting for He Gu Jin to finish speaking, Bai Hu, the leader of the team, said: "Everyone, by the order of the crown prince, arrest those who secretly incited the students to make trouble and disturbed the mausoleum of the great ancestor!"

This news is even more explosive, Jin Yiwei is actually here to arrest someone, and it is still in the lobby of Anchasi.

Above the lobby are all senior officials from Jinling Province.

The chief secretary's participation in political affairs and council affairs, according to the deputy envoy of the procuratorate, is the so-called criminal?The gentry outside couldn't believe it.

Even they think it's outrageous, especially ordinary people, who are just waiting to see a good show.

"Brothers, take it!"

"Yes!"

I saw the school captains rampage, holding Qian Ruiming and Liu Deyan down, and putting ropes on them.

This is Jin Yiwei's way of handling cases, which is simple and brutal, and leaves others speechless.

"Presumptuous, you presumptuous..."

No matter how Qian and Liu shouted, the school captains were not dissatisfied with their movements, and quickly tied the two together.

The two high-ranking Jinling officials became prisoners in an instant, which brought a great shock to the officials on site.

They have only heard about Jin Yiwei's handling of the case, how could they be so shocked by witnessing it today.

Regardless of your third and fourth ranks, even if you are an official of the first and second ranks, in front of the Jin Yiwei authorized by the imperial power, you are just a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

For the first time, the officials present felt extremely insecure, and even had the idea of ​​fleeing here.

"take away!"

The team leader Baihu gave an order, and the school captains escorted Qian and Liu to go out, and the people outside had already stepped aside.

The officials were all shocked, and so were the common people, so they dared to stand in the way.

Of course, seeing the corrupt officials being arrested, the common people were very happy, and felt that the heavens still had eyes.

"Retire!"

He Gujin patted the gavel, got up and walked towards the back office, all the officials left one after another.

The few people next to Qian and Liu were a little weak in their legs and feet when they walked at the moment, obviously frightened by the posture just now.

Hu Jin'an, who was the defendant, was also taken to prison by the guards, while Xue Pan and Feng Yuan walked out of the gate of the procuratorate surrounded by the people.

"Uncle Xue, you are really a good person!"

"The crown prince personally bestowed a plaque, which cannot be exchanged for a thousand pieces of gold!"

"The Xue family has been passed on to Uncle Xue, and it must be more prosperous in the future!"

"Congratulations, Uncle Xue..."

Listening to the flattering words that kept coming from his ears, Xue Pan's face was full of smiles, and he had never been so happy in his life.

"Sounds good, let's watch it..."

The servants of the Xue family took out their money bags and threw money directly into the street, and a group of people turned their backs on their backs.

Seeing everyone being grateful to him, Xue Pan felt for the first time that it is good to be a good person.

"Brother Xue, thank you very much!"

Feng Yuan stood behind Xue Pan and saluted him respectfully.

Xue Pan could accept everyone's gratitude and flattery, but Feng Yuan embarrassed him.

After all, he was the one who beat him seriously, and indirectly caused him to be tortured by Hu Jin'an.

"This... Brother Feng, you and I don't need to thank you!" Xue Pan said with a sneer.

"The grace of saving my life, I will remember it!"

Xue Pan did harm him, but he did save his life. Feng Yuan still has a clear grievance.

The atmosphere between the two was awkward, and after a few breaths, Xue Pan asked: "Brother Feng, from now on... what are your plans!"

"Go home to study, obtain fame and fame, and revive the family business!" Feng Yuan answered very seriously.

"Brother Xue, farewell!"

Feng Yuan turned and left, and after he had walked a few steps, Xue Pan suddenly said, "Brother Feng, the woman you and I fought for back then has gone elsewhere!"

"It doesn't matter anymore!"

Feng Yuan left without turning his head. He walked very slowly due to the pain in his body, but he walked steadily with every step.

Xue Pan only took a few glances from a distance, and then joined in the joy of everyone.

"Grandpa, grandpa... the second master of Rongguo Mansion is here, and he is waiting in the mansion!"

Hearing the servant's report, Xue Pan knew that the Jia family must have something important to do, so he bid farewell to everyone and rushed to the mansion.

Although he left, there are legends about him everywhere in Yingtian City.

(End of this chapter)