Ye Zhenzhen attended as a family member of the victim, and Sanniang's father Duan Zhengxin also came. As soon as he arrived, he gave Cui Weizhen and Ye Zhenzhen a big gift and thanked the Cui family for saving his daughter's life.
After the common people learned that the court had been promoted, they came to watch one after another. A large number of people crowded at the door of the court. If it were not for the government officials to maintain order, they would have wanted to squeeze into the court -
No wonder they were excited. This was the first time since the beginning of the world that the prefect tried to interrogate powerful local landlords. The common people used to see these powerful landowners with their glory and superiority, but now they have become prisoners. It is simply too unexpected.
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It must be said that Governor Cui has established an image of being fair and selfless without fear of power.
"As expected of Magistrate Cui, this is our Qingtian Grand Master." An old man whose land had been seized by the Zhao family burst into tears: "Finally, someone has made the decision for us people."
The people around them feel the same way. They have been oppressed by powerful forces to a greater or lesser extent. However, as ordinary people with low status, they have no power and no connections. If they resist, they will be beaten to death by the powerful evil servants. Gradually, they get used to it.
They swallowed the pain in their stomachs and got used to accepting the situation. Now someone stands up to uphold justice for them. It is undoubtedly the dawn that pierces the darkness, and even life has hope.
Under the high mirror, Magistrate Cui, dressed in official uniform, was majestic and intimidating. As a tree fell, the government officials shouted mighty and finally ascended to the throne room.
The prisoners were escorted to the court one by one, including Xu Lang, Feng Ming, Qian, Housekeeper Zhou who was caught trying to destroy human and material evidence but was caught first and last, and of course, Zhao Yuhuan who was "recovering from a serious illness".
The head of the Zhao family had been in prison for more than ten days and had been ill for more than ten days. Although his face was not rosy, he did not show signs of illness or weakness.
Although the cell he was staying in was a special cell, he had not seen the light of day for more than ten days. He was inevitably a little down and dirty, but the owner of the house had enough airs. The other prisoners bowed to him when they saw the prefect, and he stood upright.
Upright and proud.
Cui Weizhen didn't mind either. Zhao Yuhuan had an official position. Although he was a donated idle official, he was still an official. Before he was convicted, he still had the privilege of not kneeling before officials.
What makes people confused is that Prince Ping and Concubine Zhao are nowhere to be seen. Have they given up? But judging from their behavior yesterday, they don't seem to be people who give up so easily.
Of course, Prince Ping and Concubine Zhao did not affect his decision of the case. On the contrary, Zhao Yuhuan looked around with a serious look on his face.
Ye Zhenzhen was sitting on the side of the courtroom, taking in everything. Seeing that the prisoners in the hall had no way to hide under the evidence, she was greatly relieved.
Xu Lang had almost been poisoned before, and he had long been disappointed with the Zhao family, so he made a clear explanation in the courtroom like a bamboo tube dumping a basket. In addition, coupled with the evidence left behind by the housekeeper Zhou, the Zhao family was directly dumped.
Zhao Yuhuan pointed out that he was certified to death.
However, Zhao Yuhuan looked very calm on the surface: "It's just the nonsense of an evil servant. This slave has a grudge against me and deliberately ordered people to kidnap Mr. Ling and frame me. I also asked the magistrate to find out everything and come clean next time."
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Housekeeper Zhou was so angry that his eyes widened, and he kept kowtowing. When he raised his head, his eyes were already filled with tears: "Sir, everything the villain said is true. For the sake of the villain's honesty, please make the decision for the villain.
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Huh? This steward Zhou looks like he hates Zhao Yuhuan very much.