Chapter 547: 547: Abnormality

This is a case of innocent bystanders falling victim to the gods’ quarrel!

Although it’s expected to be loyal to one’s superiors, it’s better to avoid getting involved in situations where you’ll clearly end up getting beaten and won’t gain anything!

“Come on! Whoever dares to step up today, don’t blame me, Di Yelei, for disregarding our brotherly bond!”

Di Yelei’s momentum is soaring! He feels the return of his power!

Wherever his gaze passes, the governmental office’s runners automatically back off.

Just as the situation is about to spiral out of control, Xin Quan, who has been sitting quietly to the side finally speaks up.

“Ahem! Stop fighting!”

Although Di Yelei seems extremely irritable, he has been closely monitoring the surroundings all along.

As soon as Xin Quan speaks, Di Yelei stops his actions.

“Lord Xin Quan, you, in collusion with the Su County Magistrate, have committed corruption and bribery. During your temporary management of the armory, you embezzled the silver funds allocated by the imperial court. Now you are conspiring with Su County Magistrate to frame up a loyal man. What crimes should you be punished for?”

“Oh… there’s such a thing?”

“My goodness! They even dared to embezzle the silver allocated by the imperial court…”

“Release him! Let Lord Di go! Release him…”

The outcry and condemnation of the civilians outside grows louder and louder, gradually forming a huge wave.

“Silence! Silence!”

County Magistrate Su knocks on the wooden block: “Whoever makes any more noise and interrupts my trial will be charged as an accomplice! Arrest them immediately and lock them up in prison for ten days to half a month!”

With his knock on the wooden block, the chaotic governmental office’s runners hastily abandon Di Yelei, stand in two neat rows, and start banging on their killing rods!

The unique oppressive atmosphere in the court room returns.

Naturally, Di Yelei won’t confront Su County Magistrate in front of so many people. After the sound of the wooden block, he stands coldly in place, not speaking or moving.

Even though it’s early spring in March, Su County Magistrate is sweating profusely!

He takes out a handkerchief, wipes his sweat haphazardly, and throws it carelessly on the desk, holding back his anger.

“Bring the corpse of the victim!”

As Su County Magistrate’s words fall, two people below lift the victim’s corpse up.

Since the deceased was Su County Magistrate’s niece, the body was not dragged into Yizhuang like ordinary people’s but placed in an ice cave.

At the moment it’s brought out, the body is covered with a thin layer of frost.

What follows is naturally a series of standard procedures, the forensic doctor explaining the situation of the deceased, and subsequently summoning the witnesses present at that time.

As everyone takes the stage, Mrs. Su and her sister-in-law cry and make a scene in the court room.

Liu Sisi watches everyone’s performance with cold eyes, not saying a word.

Also smiling without speaking is Di Yelei!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Only after everyone’s excellent performance is over, Di Yelei coldly snorts.

“County Magistrate Su, you are both the chief judge and the grieving party. Even if you forcefully fabricate evidence to close the case today, will you really pass the inspection by the Patrol Imperial Envoy with such an excuse?”

“You scoundrel! Di Yelei, you were clearly caught red-handed with both the person and the evidence and still dare to argue? Guards! Give me the Official thirty hits of the boards first!”

County Magistrate Su angrily said, forcefully throwing the token at Di Yelei’s feet.

Even if it’s known that he was forced to admit his guilt, so what?

Later on in the trial, when he is tortured, he’ll die in prison within a few days, and it will have nothing to do with County Magistrate Su.

Who else can say anything against it?

“Hold on! According to the imperial edict, even if the criminal doesn’t confess, they can only be given five hits in the first round. County Magistrate Su, you let them hit Di with 30 boards, clearly trying to give him a way out. What a poisonous heart you have!”

Boom!

Di Yelei’s words are like a scoop of water added to a boiling oil pan, immediately exploding in the crowd!

There have been many people who have suffered wrongful imprisonment throughout history. As soon as Di Yelei spoke up, his words immediately caused a thousand waves.

The voices of countless people echoed all around.

“Come! Hold him for me and hit him directly! Let’s see who else dares to speak nonsense!”

At the moment, County Magistrate Su was completely disregarding the consequences, only hoping to resolve the matter directly: “Hit him! If he dies, I the Official will take responsibility. Just come at me with whatever you have!”

I’d like to see who else is capable of saving you!

“Wait! Lord County Magistrate, hold on, Sisi has something to say.”

As the situation got more and more out of hand, Liu Sisi raised her voice and walked into the hall.

County Magistrate Su glanced back at Xin Quan, indeed noticing a look of vigilance on his face.

They couldn’t have forgotten that in order to deal with their lingering worries, they had sent several groups of people to Liuping Town, but no matter how tightly they guarded, none of the people they sent ever returned.

If they still didn’t know they had encountered a tough opponent by now, they must be pigs!

But even if they knew, it was too late for them to turn back now.

“This is not a place for women to speak! Leave at once! Considering that you are a woman and with child, I will let you off this time for your offense!”

County Magistrate Su spoke with some hesitation.

Once Liu Sisi stepped forward, why would she simply back away?

“Lord County Magistrate, it’s not that I, Liu Sisi, want to pick at things, but this situation is really not right!”

“What exactly is wrong?” Su County Magistrate’s tone was somber.

“Look at the deceased! Don’t you think there’s a problem?” Liu Sisi pointed at the dead girl’s appearance.

It’s a pity that a 20-year-old girl had her life cut short because of the private desires of some people. It’s a heartless, insane act!

“Where is the problem? Liu Sisi, I’m showing you leniency on Lord Gan’s behalf, and you’ve been pushing your luck over and over again. If you don’t step back, I will deal with you as well!”

Liu Sisi looked up at County Magistrate Su, her face bearing a faint smile, but her eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. It disappeared quickly before anyone could capture it.

“County Magistrate Su, just let Sisi finish before you get angry.”

Liu Sisi gave a light cough: “Normally speaking, since Madam’s niece has been dead for so long, even if she was kept in an ice cave, her appearance should have changed by now—no longer as lifelike as when she was alive. How strange!”

Liu Sisi pretended to think, frowning repeatedly: “It’s too abnormal. Is it possible that Madam’s niece isn’t dead? That’s why she maintains such a lifelike appearance?”

“Truly, women are easily frightened by the unfamiliar! Forensic doctor, please tell her the reason!” County Magistrate Su sighed in relief.

So that’s what it was, what a scare he had almost given himself.