Lei Yue Longmen

Chapter 334

"If the sentence is lighter, how much can it be?" Wu Tianji was startled, knowing that she was probably compromising in her heart.

Wei Shaojie pondered: "If it's the lightest thing, you can be sentenced to exile. But the premise is to reach an agreement with the other interrogators and not to pursue further. The suspect should also actively disown the relationship with the Yan Luo Gang. It is best "With meritorious service, such as revealing the whereabouts of the other [-] or so bandits, this way...maybe you can win a chance. But it's only a chance."

Li Pingzhu's face darkened, and his fists slowly clenched.After a while, her lips were a little pale, and she covered her heart and said, "I feel a little unwell, I want to go out for a walk."

Seeing this, Wu Tianji hurriedly helped her out, and before leaving, he told Wu Jingchai, "Jingchai, you come to entertain Mr. Wei and all the adults." Wu Jingchai confirmed that his mother was fine, and hurriedly nodded.He didn't waste this opportunity, and seized the time to ask Wei Lao whether there was any possibility of overturning Gu Qing's case.

Elder Wei narrowed his eyes like melon seeds: "This case is much easier than the last one."

Wu Jingchai was overjoyed when he heard that, in the past, he had always kept a respectful distance from the old masters in the mansion, and had an attitude of rolling as far as he could, but now he almost knelt down and called him Grandpa, "Then ask Teacher Wei to point out the way. "

Wei Shaojie let out a "huh" and rolled his eyes to the tea next to him. The young master was very quick-witted, and hurriedly bowed his back and offered it to him.The old man took a sip of his tea before he said slowly: "The reason why the suspect Gu was convicted? There are two main reasons. One is that she is the sister of Gu Rentu's compatriot. She was among those imprisoned when the Gu Rentu case happened. The second is deliberately concealing his identity and marrying Cen Zhu, who has not yet been appointed as a son-in-law, and then designing a feigned death in order to escape responsibility for the crime.

At present, this case is only the initial judgment of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and the Dali Temple has not yet decided. There is still a chance to reverse the case.At that time, as long as you raise valuable objections during the review in Dali Temple, the case may be sent back to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for retrial.Remember, it must be a question of value, otherwise Dali Temple has the right to reject the objection. "

The young master understands all these reasons, but, "What is a valuable doubt?"

Elder Wei said unhurriedly: "The first is the relationship between the suspect Gu and Gu Rentu. Does it belong to the category of 'benevolence and righteousness'? As long as it can be proved that Gu has joined the adoptive parent's Gu clan in name In name? In fact, he and Gu Rentu are no longer in the same family, so he can cite the precedent of the second daughter of the Pei family, a relative of the former dynasty, who in fact has severed all ties with the "family" and is not implicated in family crimes. Gu's implication may be pardoned."

"Sure? Belongs, definitely belongs." Wu Jingchai said excitedly when he heard this: "Gu Qing was separated from Gu Rentu when he was ten years old, and was adopted by a couple with the same surname Gu. Growing up as an adopted daughter, she never met her elder brother Gu Rentu. Moreover, Gu Rentu once threatened Gu Qing with a knife. This is all I saw with my own eyes. Isn’t this a severance of kindness? What is it? A family. Not to mention one hanging pot to help the world, and the other a murderous maniac, how is it like a family?"

"Okay? Since there is a de facto severance of kinship, the adoptive parents of the Gu family can take the adoption certificate of the Gu family to the Dengwen Drum to beat the drum and cry for grievances, proving that the adoptive daughter and Gu Rentu have long since broken up their relationship and have no relationship with each other, or Can I ask for it? Exemption from capital punishment."

Wu Jingchai suddenly hesitated again, with a puzzled look on his face: "However, after the Gu family and his wife learned of Gu Qing's real identity, they had already severed relations with her for fear of being implicated. They refused to come forward? What should I do to testify?"

Wei Shaojie frowned, "It's really not good? What to do. In fact, only the Gus and his wife went to beat the Dengwengu in person to appeal for their adopted daughter's grievances. This redress of grievances will be powerful, and the hope of a retrial will greatly increase. If it is changed Others, Dali Temple may ignore it."

Wu Jingchai looked at Taishan Beidou beggingly, "Is there no other way?"

Wei Shaojie shook his head: "Is this what the law stipulates? The blood relationship cannot be cut off. Gu's situation is applicable to abandonment. If we can find the person who took her in at the beginning, it may prove this point."

Wu Jingchai gritted his teeth, thought about it, and thought: "I can ask Gu Qing's adoptive parents to come forward to avenge Gu Qing's grievances, but Teacher Wei just said that Gu Qing has a second major crime. How can this crime be eliminated? "

Wei Shaojie said: "Secondly, this accusation? Actually, there is no need to clear it up. As long as the son-in-law does not pursue it."

Wu Jingchai was confused, "Don't pursue it?"

"Yes. According to the national law, if one party conceals the facts and enters into a marriage with the other party, the deceived party may file a lawsuit with the Yamen depending on the circumstances, adjudging that the marriage is invalid, and seek financial recourse from the other party or draw a clear line. If it involves criminal Only when the prison case can be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for trial and conviction. Obviously, Gu's situation involves the prison, but if Gu's first article is finally proven innocent, then she will not be involved in the prison, because this The marriage is a marriage that the son-in-law proposes on his own initiative, and the Gu family can only hide it. If the son-in-law does not pursue it, he can even withdraw the lawsuit in court."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jingchai became hopeful again, "So, as long as the two of you dissolve their marriage, this case can be settled?"

"That's the reason. But, want? It's not easy for the son-in-law to withdraw the lawsuit. After all, this matter involves the reputation of the son-in-law and even His Majesty..."

"She dares not to withdraw the lawsuit." Wu Jingchai's stubbornness came up again, and before Wei Shaojie finished speaking, he stood up and said, "I'll go to Gu Qing's hometown to ask her adoptive parents. Kneeling too? Invite them here. I don’t believe that people in the world are so hard-hearted.”

Li Pingzhu and Wu Jingchai were walking along the corridor when suddenly a black shadow jumped into the wall.

"The secret guards under the Marquis of Zhennan's tent, see the eldest princess."

The veins on Li Pingzhu's forehead twitched, and he said in a low voice, "What are you doing here?"

"This is a letter from Master Hou to the eldest princess, please take a look at it."

The visitor handed the envelope into Li Pingzhu's hands, "Master Hou said, please reply as soon as possible, the eldest princess."

Li Pingzhu opened the envelope and took a look, his face was full of anger.

Wu Tianji didn't need to look to know that the cousin from Southwest was playing the emotional card again.He is no longer surprised by this, "You don't need to worry about other things, just follow your heart?"

Wu Tianji, who was born in the rivers and lakes, has never been burdened by his wife. What? The Cheng family and the Tu family are all ignored.

The eldest princess: "20 years ago, they were like this? 20 years later, they are still like this? A card has been played for more than 20 years, does he just designate it? I won't turn against him?"

Li Pingzhu crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it into the water tank in the corner.Wu Tianji didn't know what to say for a moment.He has seen Cheng Gongjiang's deliberate deliberations since 23 years ago.Back then, Li Pingzhu was coaxed to go to the Southwest to raise a baby without knowing it. During this period, the news was blocked for a year. After returning, the court underwent earth-shaking changes.At that time, the Hou Ye of the Cheng family was just playing the emotional card, using the reputation of the Empress Dowager Cheng and the lives of the young and old of the Cheng family as bargaining chips to force Li Pingzhu to stand in line.He accurately grasped Li Pingzhu's weakness and did it again 23 years later.

Li Pingzhu turned his head to stare at the hidden guard, gritted his teeth and said harshly: "Go back and tell you, Lord Hou, Gu can continue to stand by your side and not overturn the old case, but Gu also has one request, that is, Cen Zheng must live. Who wants to?" ? Violation of this bottom line, no matter who he is, Gu will turn against him! Zhao Gu told him verbatim, the choice is all up to you."

At the Nanhou Mansion in Beijing Township, when the eldest princess received the reply, the housekeeper Cheng De said as expected: "Master Hou is right? That's right, this eldest princess has always been very soft-hearted. As long as I can save Cen Zheng's life." , she won't work with Cheng's family? That's right."

A red-robed officer with a dark complexion and twinkling eyes at the bottom said cautiously: "Then... What the Marquis means is that the next official wants to listen to the eldest princess and try his best to protect Cen Zheng during the interrogation?"

"That's natural." Cheng De smiled mysteriously.

The red-robed officer exhaled, stood up and cupped his hands, and said, "I understand."

"What do you understand?" The butler suddenly changed his tone and waved his hand at the dazed man, signaling him not to leave in a hurry and sit down.

"Hou Ye also explained another meaning. This Cen Zheng will always be a threat to Southwest if she stays in this world, so she must..." He showed an intriguing smile, the first time on that memoryless face. With an impressive murderous look.

The red-robed officer seemed to have been chilled for a while, his neck was chilly, "But where is the eldest princess..."

"Although you are flattering the eldest princess, you have to do the tasks assigned to you by Lord Hou. There is no conflict between the two."

"But... but I'm afraid that the eldest princess will pursue it later..."

"Don't worry," the head steward pressed his shoulder, "Don't you know about our eldest princess? She just said it face-to-face, she just wanted to put pressure on our Zhennanhou, okay? Save Cen Zheng's life. But if Cen Zheng really loses his life, she won't turn against the Cheng family. She didn't do it back then, and she won't do it now. At most, it's over after a quarrel. A woman, no matter what Isn’t that what earning your life is all about?”

This is the first time that Li Pingzhu has stepped into the Ministry of Punishment? This secret prison.

All the doors are iron locked, and in the dark corridor, there is a damp and moldy air-conditioning, which penetrates into the nostrils, like a barbed fishhook, pulling the muscles in his throat sorely.

Cen Zhu's cell was almost in the innermost part, and this area was usually not visited by anyone except her, so it was very quiet.When he heard the movement outside the meal time in the corridor, Cen Zhu raised his head from the bed, making sure that the footsteps stopped at the door of her cell, so he had to lift the cloak, get up, and thought about what to do next. ?Which idle dignitary abused his privilege to come here to give her a superior performance.

"Can you open this iron door?" It was a middle-aged male voice that was somewhat familiar.

Who is she wondering?The jailer said: "I'm afraid not. There are two locks on this door, and the smaller one can only be opened with one. Princess, please explain the matter as soon as possible. There is only one incense stick, and the others will return soon."

"I know, you go out first."

Hearing that voice, a knot formed between Cen Zhu's brows, his eyes were deep and then returned to calm.

"Ah Zheng?" The woman's voice pierced through the narrow grille window on the iron gate, and hit the smooth and cold walls, like a large sound cylinder, which automatically whirled and produced a trill.

"Are you there? I... I'm Aunt Zhu, and I'm also... Auntie, do you... remember? Me?"

The light in the cell was very dim.Cen Zhu's feet hung out from the edge of the bed, and he barely smoothed out his sideburns. Then he picked up the cloak from the bed, wrapped it around his body, put on the hat, and covered half of his face.Walk towards the iron gate step by step.

"I remember? Auntie, are you here to save me?"

The eldest princess immediately burst into tears, and was so excited that she was at a loss for what to do.

"Yes, A Niang is here to rescue you. Don't be afraid, A Niang. I will definitely rescue you."

"I know, A Niang has taught me that when encountering danger, you must... calm down first, don't let the big snake entangle you, and wait for the opportunity to kill with one blow. So I'm not afraid."

The Eldest Princess was so moved. With snot and tears, she leaned on Wu Tianji's shoulder and choked up for a while, "She still remembers? She remembers it all?..."

After calming down, the eldest princess passed the message to her as soon as possible,

"Ah, listen to what A Niang said, your case will enter the joint trial of the three divisions within half a month. As long as you insist that it has nothing to do with the Yan Luo Gang, A Niang will have a chance to rescue you."

"Is A Niang planning to rehabilitate my parents?"

The eldest princess was speechless when she heard her hopeful voice.The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and Wu Tianji relayed it on his behalf, "Is that so? Ah Zheng, it's not that your mother doesn't want to reverse the case for your parents, it's just that it's too difficult at present, you don't know what's going on outside when you come out, we will Let me tell you in detail. Now that your parents are dead, you are the most important person in your mother's heart. In order to save your life, she will do anything for you. She knows that you have suffered a lot these years Suffering, can't wait? Bear it for you..."

Li Pingzhu lowered his head and tugged at Wu Tianji's sleeve: "Don't? Let's talk about it."

Gathering up the courage to face the empty window again, there stood a cold figure, she really wanted to go over and touch her face, but she was too ashamed to look directly at it.

"Ah, it's useless to be a mother, there is no way to reverse the case for your parents. You should hate me."

For a long time, there was no movement in the cell.

The eldest princess felt extremely uncomfortable. She knew that the other party must be very disappointed.Just when she thought Ah Zheng would not respond again, that deep, penetrating and tenacious voice slowly said to her:

"I don't hate anyone. I know that Auntie has done her best. I know that what I have committed is a heinous crime. Auntie doesn't need to worry about me anymore. No matter what the result is, I will accept it."

"No, Ah Zheng, you heard what A Niang said, A Niang invited a very powerful person, as long as he is around, he can turn the situation around. Although the Yan Luo Gang is a determined rebellious organization, he has checked on you The dossier says that you did not appear in the initial list of the Yan Luo Gang's rebellion, so you are not considered the chief culprit. As for harboring rebels, you just have to say that you are being coerced and used by others, and you have to do it as a last resort. It can be confirmed? You are not with the Yan Luo gang." The eldest princess heard her negativity, and hurriedly said.

"But, isn't there nine people in the joint trial of the three divisions? Just him making the decision? What's the use?"

"You don't have to worry about others? How do people decide? As long as? You deny it, Auntie can find a way to coordinate with the other jurors. As long as... as long as...give them some benefits, they will definitely sell Auntie's favor .”

Cen Zhu understood that this was actually a replica of her father's joint trial of the three divisions in the past, ignoring some things and leading to other things, thus playing with the judiciary at his fingertips.The so-called benefit was actually a transaction. They exchanged her innocence for her father's injustice and their own safety.They are still the same as before, greedy, insatiable, selfish and arrogant, trying to distort the natural justice into charity in their own back garden.Shameful, contemptible!

If she had had an unrealistic fantasy before, now there is nothing left.

She sneered in the dark, her mind was surprisingly calm, "But, I have confessed that I and the traitor are sworn brothers and sisters, and I sent Zhang Hama out to make friends with old friends. How can I get rid of the relationship with Yan Luo Gang?"

The eldest princess mistakenly thought she was panicking, and comforted her: "You don't have to be afraid, it doesn't matter even if you and the traitor are sworn brothers and sisters, as long as you don't know about his rebellion beforehand, you can draw a clear line with him. As for In the case of Zhang Ha, I would like to ask you, did you really send him to make friends with old friends?"

"No, I lied to them, I just don't want to watch him die."

The eldest princess was moved by her kindness, and she smiled knowingly, "We guess that's the same. That's good? It's done. The case of Zhang Ha is obvious to all, and it cannot be related to the Yan Luo Gang. As long as you retract your confession in court, many things will be resolved." I can explain it clearly."

"Also," she hesitated, "if...if you can take the initiative to reveal the whereabouts of the other three hundred bandits, and perform meritorious service, the result may be better? But, but if you don't want to, forget it. In short, A Niang assures you that she will never put you in any danger."