Jiajing frowned and listened to what Zhang Yuan said again. It was very similar to what Yan Song said, but he made Xiao Feng's tyranny even more powerful and emphasized repeatedly that Xiao Feng didn't take Dongchang seriously at all!
Jiajing knew that Dongchang managed a brothel and didn't think it was a big deal. But now that the matter had become a big deal, he had to ask.
Just when he was about to ask, Lu Bing asked to see him, and Jiajing felt relieved. Finally, someone would stop crying and make a fuss, and he could ask what was going on.
Lu Bing's account is relatively neutral. Although Yan Song and his son were dissatisfied with Jin Yiwei's involvement in this matter, after all, it was not Lu Bing who led the team there.
Moreover, Jiajing did say before that Jin Yiwei should cooperate with Xiao Feng to arrest the traitor, so Lu Bing only snorted a few times during the narration, and did not choke directly.
Jiajing pondered for a moment: "What is Xiao Feng doing at this time?"
Lu Bing glanced at Yan Song and his son and Zhang Yuan: "Shuntian Mansion opened its gates, and the case was heard openly. There were many people watching. People from the Three Law Departments and the Five Cities Military and Horse Department were on site to maintain order."
Jiajing shook his head helplessly. He originally wanted to order Xiao Feng to suppress the matter first and call him over to discuss it together. They are all my confidants. It would be best if they can wipe the mud.
But Xiao Feng was engaged in such a big battle, and it was in full view of everyone. It was not appropriate to forcefully suspend the trial now. He thought about it and finally stood up.
"Since this is a public trial, I don't expect Xiao Feng to be able to seek personal gain. Since you are worried, I will accompany you to have a look."
I know you are worried that Xiao Feng will blow the whistle, so I, the boss of the referee committee, came to the scene in person, so you can rest assured.
Bar.
The Yan family father and son and Zhang Yuan looked at each other, very helpless. They were not worried about Xiao Feng blowing a whistle, but they didn't want this game to start at all. Because this guy is so bad, no one knows what he will do.
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But now that Jiajing had spoken, they could not object and had no choice but to bite the bullet and set off with Jiajing.
Because there were too many people awaiting trial in the hall and even more people watching the excitement in the hall, Shuntian Mansion, with the help of Jinyiwei and Dali Temple, finally managed to maintain order and the hall could be opened.
At this time, Jiajing led a group of VIP spectators and quietly entered the back hall of Shuntian Mansion through the back door, intending to sit in the VIP room and watch, and stop the black whistle at any time.
Entering the back hall, I immediately saw Guo Jun lying on the bed, with a white cloth on his head. He looked very sick.
Jiajing frowned and looked at Guo Jun. Guo Jun did not expect that Jiajing would come suddenly, so he quickly got up from the bed, thought about it, and fell directly to the ground, showing that he was very weak.
"Long live... Ahem, long live. I'm not feeling well, so it's really hard to persevere. Fortunately, Mr. Xiao is diligent in his duties and manages the Shuntian Mansion very well.
I am very ashamed to have betrayed the emperor's kindness, and I beg for my bones!"
Jiajing was too lazy to pay attention to him and said, "Everyone, sit down" and occupied the position with the best view.
There are not many chairs in the back hall, because we don't usually entertain guests. Moreover, Xiao Feng smashed a chair with his palm during the last inspection of Liu Xia, so the shortage of chairs for those who are not rich is even more serious.
Jiajing naturally wanted to occupy a chair. Huang Jin helped Jiajing spread the futon and stood beside him. This was his duty, regardless of Huang Jin's
No matter how high his status was, he would never sit down as long as he was in front of Jiajing.
Huang Jin didn't sit down, and Lu Bing naturally didn't sit down either. Lu Bing didn't sit down, and Zhang Yuan wouldn't sit down even if his leg was broken. Yan Shifan couldn't sit down in front of his father and Long Live anyway, so he just stood.
Yan Song's legs were really weak from running and he couldn't stand. After thanking him, he found a chair to sit on.
Guo Jun was very embarrassed. There was no chair for him to sit on. Being able to stand was like pretending to be sick. But it was absolutely impossible to go back to bed and lie down.
After thinking about it, Guo Jun took out the horse from under the bed and sat down next to Yan Song, coughing and sighing from time to time.
At this time, there was a loud snap of the wooden log in the front hall, and Xiao Feng shouted: "Come here, bring the criminal!"
The fat businessman was dragged to the front, pushed to the ground, and kept shouting: "Sir, I am really just a businessman. I come to Baihualou every time I come to the capital. It is not illegal for a businessman to visit a brothel!"
Xiao Feng sneered and said: "It is not illegal for a businessman to visit a brothel, but it is illegal for a businessman to kill someone. Did you kill this woman?"
The businessman winced and looked at the flower slave kneeling on the other side: "It was an accident. She was a brothel girl and died while serving people. I will pay for the property damage that belongs to Baihua House!"
Xiao Feng looked at Hua Nu: "Hua Nu, is this what you usually say to your guests? No wonder your Baihua Tower is packed with people!"
Hua Nu gritted her teeth, knowing that she must not admit this matter, otherwise even if it makes sense legally, it would not make sense in human terms, so she could only avoid the truth and make false claims.
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. People's hearts are made of flesh. Naturally, the slave family will not use this as a sign to attract customers.
This just happens
Son, no one wants to think about it. As for the guests, the most important thing is to be happy. The slave family can't do anything to the guests just because something happened."
Xiao Feng said calmly: "If the person who dies is indeed the woman with a death contract from your Baihualou, although this matter is against human ethics, the law cannot control it.
But you can’t produce her deed of prostitution. This is forcing a girl into prostitution. What this businessman committed is murder. As a mother, your crime is even higher!"
The businessman was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground: "My lord, my lord, I am just visiting a brothel. She said that as long as the money is enough, I am not afraid of death or injury. The girls in her brothel are all selling themselves to death!"
Sir, you have to be reasonable. I'm a brothel visitor. How can I ask the proprietress to show me the girl's deed of prostitution before I consider whether to have sex with her?"
Xiao Feng suddenly said sincerely and kindly: "My brother is also a businessman. If you put yourself in his shoes, you wouldn't have to go to such trouble if you were just having fun.
But if you know that your actions are not serious or serious, you should really ask the other party to show you the bond next time you go to play!
You went to Baihualou so many times before and played with so many girls to death. You were lucky that nothing happened. If nothing else, aren't you afraid that she will turn around and blackmail you?"
The businessman felt warmed by Xiao Feng's kind tone: "That won't happen. Hua Nu's mother is very honest. She only needs to pay the silver tael every time and everything will be fine!"
Hua Nu was in a hurry and was about to say something to stop her, but An Qingyue grabbed her shoulder and was so painful that she was speechless.
Xiao Feng sat up straight and looked at the businessman as if he were a dead person: "Sure enough, this is not the first time for you. Murder is forgivable and unreasonable. If you don't die, where is the justice of heaven?
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The businessman knew he had been fooled and quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, this is my first time, my first time, I just said it wrong!"
Hua Nu also hurriedly expressed support: "Sir, you are clearly bullying us ordinary people who don't understand the law by coaxing a confession like this, and you are using your power to bully others!"
Xiao Feng glanced at the girls from Baihualou who were standing down the hall, and spoke in a soft tone, but with incomparable confidence and majesty.
"Girls, Hua Slave doesn't even have a deed of prostitution in her hands now. You don't need to worry about the revenge of those behind her.
Since I dare to try this case, I dare to guarantee your safety. If anyone is willing to testify about today's matter, I will give you a way out!
If you all keep silent and the perpetrators are not punished, they will not let you go when they come back, and will force you to sign a new contract of sale.
You have to think about it carefully, think about the life you lived every day in Baihua Building, think about those sisters who died unjustly and tragically, and make your own choice."
"Sir, he is right! Every time he comes, the sisters in the building are always on tenterhooks, for fear of being chosen by him!"
"Yes! The sisters who served him all escaped death! This scar on my chest is what he left me!
There was also Xiaohong, who was tortured until she was almost alive and was thrown into the well before she even breathed her last!"
"It's not just him, there are other guests who treat us like we are not human beings at all!"
"They are all beasts!"
"Hua Nu is an evil spirit, she torments us more cruelly than anyone else!
She also took the hearts of the sisters who were beaten to death and brewed wine for Zhang Yuan to drink! She said it would help the eunuch regain his glory!"
The accusations made Hua Nu turn pale, and she turned around,
Trying to show off his usual coldness and cruelty, hoping to scare these girls who are usually like lambs.
But fear made the girls even more convinced of what Xiao Feng said: if she was acquitted, they would be in big trouble!
Therefore, the girls' accusations became more intense and detailed, and the cruel details made the onlookers unable to bear it any longer. They shouted angrily, hoping to severely punish the flower slaves.
Zhang Yuan was sweating profusely in the back hall. Looking at Jiajing's calm face, his legs were shaking more and more violently. Finally, he could no longer hold on and fell to his knees with a plop.
"Long live, they are obviously bewitched by Xiao Feng! Xiao Feng is close to Jin Yiwei and controls Chunyan Tower. Whether in public or private, he hates Dongchang and his slaves with all his heart! Long live!"
Zhang Yuan didn't get it for nothing. These two sentences of complaining and evading the serious matter very cleverly shifted his blame to the power struggle between Jinyiwei and Dongchang, as well as the business dispute between Chunyan Tower and Baihua Tower.
Yan Shifan was slightly pleased: Compared with the other pig heads, Zhang Yuan looked the most handsome.
Jiajing actually didn't care about this kind of fight, but the girls outside talked more and more, and some girls named specific officials. That naturally happened before the mask-wearing event.
Jiajing frowned slightly. Yan Song immediately caught Jiajing's emotions and spoke indignantly.
"Long live, officials are not allowed to have sex with prostitutes. Although this is a rule of the court, it is not strictly enforced.
As long as it is not a national mourning, it is not a serious crime during family mourning. If Xiao Feng behaves so randomly, won't it bring shame to the imperial court?"
Jiajing slightly
Head: "Lu Bing, go and remind Xiao Feng that enough is enough."
Lu Bing walked out of the back hall and patted Xiao Feng's back gently. Xiao Feng turned around and saw him, and immediately guessed that Jiajing was in the back hall.
He sighed, that was all he could do today. He really wanted to catch some of those officials who were clearly humans but secretly beasts.
Because what these girls are complaining about are extremely perverted behaviors, normal officials and prostitutes, they are even grateful, because it means that they can live a less painful and miserable life today.
For example, Xiao Feng had never heard the name of his father-in-law Liu Tong mentioned by the girls, and it was obviously on the thank you list.
Yes, Xiao Feng knew that Liu Tong had been to Baihua Tower, and Xiao Feng even suspected that his mother-in-law might also know. After all, Liu Tong bought oranges more times than what was recorded in Chunyan Tower.
"Secretary, write down the testimonies and have these witnesses sign and deposit them. The evidence in this case is irrefutable and cannot be denied. My decision is as follows.
Niu San, a businessman, is a prostitute from a good family. His methods are cruel and merciless, and he kills people. It is understandable that he committed the crime in Baihualou..."
The fat businessman was overjoyed. He thought that after hearing this, the most he could do was hard labor and exile. Naturally, this type of punishment could be dealt with gradually with money. He had nothing else but money!
"It is specially allowed to keep his whole body for easy burial!"
The fat businessman Niu Sanyi sat down on the ground. Since he was facing death, he still risked his life.
"Xiao Feng, you bastard! Do you know who I am? I am the godson of the chieftain of Miaojiang! If you dare to kill me, the chieftain will not spare you!"
Xiao Feng's heart moved, and Jiajing in the back hall also moved in his heart.
Dong Dong, the great chieftain of Miao territory, this identity is indeed worthy of shouting.
Although Miao territory is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, many chieftains occupy hundreds of thousands of mountains. It is actually a country within a country, and its relationship with the Ming Dynasty is also very subtle.
Therefore, it is best for Miao people not to show their faces when they arrive in the Ming capital. Otherwise, although there will be no danger, many activities will definitely be monitored.
This Niu San has been active in the capital many times, and this time he came with a purpose. If it weren't for this critical moment of life and death, he would not reveal his identity.
Yan Shifan in the back hall was also shocked, but he knew that the White Lotus Sect had a close relationship with Miao Jiang.
Since Niu San has been to Baihualou many times, he must have had contact with the secret envoy. But I wonder if Niu San knows his relationship with the secret envoy?
Jiajing coughed slightly, Lu Bing understood and winked, two guards in golden clothes came up and dragged Niu San down to the hall.
Xiao Feng paused for a moment, but finally did not stop him. He turned to Hua Nu and his tone was particularly cold.
"Hua Nu, you forced good girls into prostitution and killed countless people. According to your confession, the police are already digging dry wells in your Baihua Building to search for corpses. Do you have anything to say?"
Hua Nu's face turned pale, but his eyes became more and more vicious. His face, which was clearly as beautiful as a flower, now looked like a beautiful snake.
"Sir, no matter what you say, it's all your fault. So what if there are bones in my dry well? Which brothel doesn't kill people?
Do you dare to say that no one has died in Chunyan Tower? These are all girls who sold themselves to death. When they die, whether I bury them in graves or erect monuments, or throw them into dry wells, no outsiders have the right to interfere!
After all, it doesn’t just rely on your ability as a thief
, stole the deed of sale of my Baihualou, can you frame me like this?
Sir, please don’t forget, even if those girls I bought directly no longer have their marriage contracts, what about those girls who came from the Jiaofang Department?
They were bought from the Jiaofang Division. Although the deed of sale was returned to Baihua Building, there are records in the Jiaofang Division! Those records can prove the existence of the deed of sale!"
After saying this, Hua Nu looked at the girls viciously. The girls were all scared and turned pale, and Hua Nu laughed loudly.
"Just now you guys dared to boo and accuse me of my crimes. I won't survive today, but your lives still belong to Baihualou!
I'm waiting for you in the underworld to see if you still have a human form when you come down, hahahahaha!"