Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 102 The Three Trials
In a blink of an eye, it was fifteen again, and Luo Ning got into her father's carriage in a daze. Luo Guowei looked at her, really funny and helpless.

In the morning, Zhao Ziyin arranged the memorial and handed it over. Luo Ning was still standing there in a daze. Qin Zhao looked at her from a distance and really liked her!

Just when Luo Ning was fighting with Duke Zhou, Han Jiang from Yushitai stood up:

"Your Majesty, a man in Yanzhou was sentenced to death for murder three months ago. However, before the execution, the man requested a joint trial by the three courts to re-hear the case!"

A three-chamber trial blew Luo Ning awake.

What is the three-court trial?
The Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Dali Temple jointly accepted the case.

In the history of the State of Zhao, there was only one joint trial of three chambers. After Luo Ning served as the Minister of Dali Temple, he looked through the files and found out that it was a corruption case in the Water Supervision Department of the Ministry of Industry during the Emperor Gaozu's time.

At that time, Emperor Gaozu wanted more conclusive evidence. Because the case involved a large number of people and they were all court ministers, verification was difficult, so the three departments joined forces to supervise and restrict each other.

In the end, the corruption case was successfully solved with conclusive evidence. This also made Emperor Gaozu realize the advantages of the three departments joining forces.

Therefore, the imperial edict was passed down. Regardless of the common people or officials, as long as they are citizens of the Zhao Kingdom, they can apply for a joint trial in the three halls after being arrested.

On the one hand, it reflects the fairness of Zhao's legislation; on the other hand, it also avoids unjust and wrongful convictions.

Only when Luo Ning came to Dali Temple did he know that after the three-party trial, if the suspect reverses his case, he can receive state compensation. Therefore, if he can ask for the three-party trial, he must be convinced that he is innocent.

Then thinking about it conversely, it is very likely that he is really innocent!
However, after applying for three joint trials, once convicted of the crime, he will be executed immediately and the case will not be reversed for life.

Because of this move, it also interfered with the normal work of the third division.

Starting from Emperor Gaozu, successive emperors of the Zhao Kingdom attached great importance to legislation, and gradually improved the system in terms of hearing, deciding, and judging cases.

For example, in Dali Temple, people can only be arrested after the evidence is conclusive, and then transferred to the Ministry of Punishment for a second trial. Dali Temple is only responsible for investigating the case, and the Ministry of Punishment is responsible for the final trial.

After the final trial by the Ministry of Punishments, the serious criminal's files will be handed over to the Yushitai for verification, and then the case will be considered final. At this time, the suspect will be given an opportunity to appeal.

However, after many rounds of trials, the evidence was conclusive at Yushitai. The suspect was undoubtedly the murderer, and there was no point in complaining.

Zhao Ziyin frowned: "Is this a Yanzhou case?"

Han Jiang replied respectfully: "Back to the emperor, this is a case submitted by Yanzhou officials three months ago!"

Let’s talk about the Yushitai, any major case in Anyang City, royal case, Dali Temple is responsible for it.

Serious cases in other state capitals are tried by the state capitals themselves. If necessary, they will be submitted to Dali Temple. If not, they will be submitted directly to the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai.

This Yanzhou case must have concluded the trial and been submitted to the Yushitai for review.

Zhao Ziyin touched his chin: "Where is that man now?"

"Back to the emperor, he is still in the state prison in Yanzhou!"

"Have you seen any problems with the dossier?"

"Back to the emperor, there are no questions. All the witnesses and material evidence are there!" Yushitai Han Jiang replied.

"This is going to be difficult. Don't you all have to go to Yanzhou? How about this? Is Luo Aiqing here?"

Luo Ning hurriedly stepped out: "My daughter is here!"

"Luo Aiqing, I am 100% confident that you will solve the case. Why don't Luo Aiqing go to Yanzhou to take a look first?"

"Yes! My daughter accepts the order!"

"This journey will take a while. You go back and prepare today and set off again tomorrow!"

Qin Zhao was anxious at the side: "Your Majesty, Mr. Luo is going to Yanzhou alone. Stay safe..."

Zhao Ziyin was happy when he heard:

"I have thought of it for a long time. You are allowed to go with Lord Luo. Have you seen that my exclusive royal guard is all about Lord Luo?"

The veterans laughed, but Qin Zhao didn't care and stared at Luo Ning with a smile.

When Chen Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment saw that the memorial trial was completed and the atmosphere in the court was relaxed, he joked: "Lord Luo, we are waiting for a wedding banquet!"

The prime minister looked back at Luo Ning, and he was also very happy. Who is he?Qin Zhao's father, the No. 1 civil servant of the State of Zhao, and Prime Minister Qin Haoran.

He said to Chen Shangshu:

"Shilang Luo and I have already met. Qin Zhao and Luo Ning are in love with each other. Our elders are also anxious, but we have to listen to them when it comes to getting married."

Luo Guowei also stood up:
"Thank you all for caring for my little girl. On the wedding day of Master Qin and my little girl, we will toast and have a drink. When the time comes, I hope you will appreciate it!"

Zhao Ziyin was happy:

"That's great. Why don't we have a banquet in the palace then? Luo Aiqing's wedding is a major event for our Zhao country."

Qin Zhao also echoed:
"Thank you sir, I will definitely appreciate it when the time comes!"

Luo Ning was so embarrassed. Dear relatives, this is the court, okay?The person involved is still here, is it really good to laugh like this?

After the morning court, all the adults walked out. Qin Zhao called Luo Ning from behind: "Master Luo, stay here and bring you breakfast!"

Mr. Song, the Minister of Industry next to him, heard this and said with a smile: "Mr. Qin, you are very thoughtful!"

Luo Ning blushed. This Minister of Industry was none other than the person who lost the Guanyin statue in the Guanyin statue case. His son was also Mr. Song who helped Zhao Keer perjury.

Prime Minister Qin heard: "Zhao'er, do you have your share of being a father?"

Qin Zhao shook his head: "No!"

Qin Haoran said to Han Jiang at the Yushitai next to him: "So, I didn't go to court until I had breakfast!"

Several adults laughed and walked out.

Luoning was left alone and messy.

Qin Zhao handed over Luo Ning's favorite tea eggs and hot milk. Well, even though he was embarrassed, it was still very considerate.

"When will we set off tomorrow?" Luo Ning asked.

"You can't get up early, Chenshi, I'll pick you up at home!"

Luo Ning nodded: "When can we arrive in Yanzhou?"

"It will definitely arrive in the evening. You have been solving the case in Dali Temple. It's a good time to go out and relax. The scenery along the way to Yanzhou is very beautiful!"

Needless to say, Luo Ning was quite looking forward to it, especially traveling with Qin Zhao.

Upon hearing that Luo Ning was going to Yanzhou to resolve the case, the Taifu Mansion was busy preparing things.

Luo Ning was speechless:
"If it doesn't take so many days, the case has been tried and it only needs to be verified again. I can be back in four days at most!"

Grandma doesn’t care about that, she can’t help nagging:

"You said that you, the Minister of Dali Temple, are both from Xiazhou and Yanzhou. My heart is worried every day."

"It's necessary to solve the case. I just have the opportunity to see the great rivers and mountains of Zhao State, how beautiful they are!"

"You don't have one either..."

Suddenly, she thought that Luo Ning already had Qin Zhao, and her grandmother was happy again. She almost said that no one proposed to marry her just now. After thinking about it, she felt relieved: "Qin Zhao will go with you?"

"Yes, so grandma, don't worry!"

Mei Lan brought a lot of food, daily necessities, a change of clothes, books, and four small parcels.

When he was about to prepare the fifth package, Luo Ning stopped him ruthlessly:

"If you take it again, I'm afraid I will take away everything in this room!"

(End of this chapter)