When Lu Tingcheng saw Zhong Qian, he couldn't help but frown.
"Lord Zhong, why did you say this?"
Zhong Qian glanced at the nursing homes on the ground, then looked at Yang Xuan, his eyes glowing red.
He had just come back from home and even invited the imperial doctor back, but the imperial doctor told him that the attack was too harsh and his son's legs could not be saved.
Now that he saw Yang Xuan, he wanted to tear him into pieces.
It's just that the emperor already knows about this, and he can't show favoritism. If he talks about it, he will definitely be criticized by other political parties.
"These people are naturally guilty of attacking officials, but why doesn't Mr. Lu ask why? What is the criminal's motive?"
Lu Tingcheng suppressed his anger and said: "I have asked the lower officials about the criminals' motives. They are seeking revenge for the Lord."
"Why do you want to avenge the Lord?"
Lu Tingchen frowned, Zhong Qian clearly wanted to combine the two cases into one case for trial.
But before he could answer, Yang Xuan spoke: "Because I broke their young master's leg, they came to me for revenge."
Yang Xuan scratched his head as he spoke: "Logically speaking, with so many of them coming to seek revenge from me, there must be someone in the family who is the mastermind. Tell me honestly, who asked you to attack me?"
As soon as these words came out, Lu Tingcheng raised his eyebrows, Yang Xuan thought that the matter was not big enough.
Zhong Qian looked at Yang Xuan, the anger in his eyes almost bursting out.
"Are you Yang Xuan?"
Yang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "I have met Mr. Zhong, he is my official."
Zhong Qian gritted his teeth. This kid still dared to be so arrogant: "It's just right for you to be here. Someone accused you of committing a murder on the street and breaking the person's legs. The method was cruel. Do you admit your guilt?"
Yang Xuan picked his ears: "If I remember correctly, officials who violate the law should be investigated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Is Mr. Zhong trying to overstep his authority?"
"you……"
"What's more, what is being interrogated now is the nursing home of your Zhong family. He was instructed by someone to harm me. When I was at the scene, I heard it very clearly. What this person said, the old lady said just keep your breath. "
Yang Xuan took a step forward as he spoke, almost face-to-face with Zhong Qian: "Master Zhong wants to confuse the trial process, is there any selfish intention? This case involves Master Zhong's family, should we avoid suspicion? The dignified minister of Dali Temple, these Don’t you understand the basic principles? Or are you saying that Mr. Zhong is trying to cover you up?”
Yang Xuan's series of questions left Zhong Qian speechless. Although he had seen Yang Xuan's eloquence during the court meeting, it was only when he actually faced him that he realized how powerful he was.
The thinking was clear and well-founded. Zhong Qian could not refute it at all, but he was not willing to let Yang Xuan go.
"This is Dali Temple. It's not your turn to question how I try the case. The case you are suing has causes and consequences to the case I just mentioned. Naturally, they cannot be tried separately. Are you still trying to get away with it? ?”
Yang Xuan nodded secretly, this guy has something, he can refute himself in a clear and logical way so quickly.
"Master Zhong, you said that I am trying to get away with my crime. What crime am I guilty of?"
"He committed a murder on the street. He first wounded someone with a dagger, and then ordered his servants to break his legs. The method was cruel. Do you still want to deny it?"
"Master Zhong and your son are indeed descended from the same blood. This ability to frame others is really easy to come by."
"You said I framed you, do you have any evidence?"
"Then you said I hurt someone with a dagger, do you have any evidence?"
The two faced each other like cockfighters, refusing to give in to each other.
"Is it true that you ordered someone to break my son's legs?"
"No, no." Yang Xuan waved his hand: "I did this."
"Hmph, just admit it. What else can you say if you commit murder on the street?"
"According to Master Zhong, there is a reason why I hurt him."
"No matter what the reason is, it is not the reason for you to hurt others." Zhong Qian took a step back: "Come here, come with me to take him down."
The government officials on both sides of the lobby shouted and immediately took action, and the four Ouyang brothers also took a step forward.
But at this moment, a high-pitched voice came from outside: "The Emperor has arrived."
Everyone in the lobby was suddenly startled, quickly stepped back, and stood on both sides in silence.
Then I saw a group of palace guards leading the way, and then the emperor, accompanied by Wang Daban, entered the lobby of Dali Temple.
Behind him was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"I would like to hear, Yang Xuan, why you hurt others."
The emperor said, without stopping, he crossed the crowd and came to the seat above the lobby.
Lu Chenghong followed behind and winked at Yang Xuan when he passed by him.
After the emperor sat down, everyone in the hall saluted, and then heard the emperor say: "I will personally come to try this case today. Do you have any opinions?"
Who dares to have an opinion on this?
The emperor continued: "Yang Xuan, you just said that you hurt people for a reason. Now let me say it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Xuan bowed his hand. The Emperor himself came to take care of him. He was in a good mood. He glanced at Zhong Qian next to him. He probably didn't understand what was going on yet.
Indeed, Zhong Qian couldn't figure out how such a thing could alarm the emperor. Although his son's leg was broken, it was naturally a big deal for him, but for the emperor, it was not worth taking seriously.
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But the emperor not only took it seriously, but also came to review the case himself, which was very strange.
He glanced at Yang Xuan secretly, wondering if it was because of him.
Zhong Qian felt something bad in his heart.
But he still forced himself to calm down, because Zhong Liang said that it was because Yang Xuan used the dagger to attack first, so the servant took action.
"Your Majesty, because the other party ordered his servants to break my legs and to kill me, I am just trying to protect myself. May I ask Your Majesty, if someone wants to hit me, can I fight back?
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The emperor nodded: "Of course we can fight back."
"Zhong Qian, he's finished speaking, now it's your turn."
Zhong Qian bowed his hands and bowed, and then said: "According to what my servant said, it was because Yang Xuan cut my son with a dagger first that my son ordered the servant to do it. According to Mr. Yang, my son was forced to protect himself.
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With that said, Zhong Qian pointed at Yang Xuan again: "My servant said that you took away the dagger. If you don't hand it over as evidence quickly, if you dare to destroy the evidence, your crime will be increased."
When he said these words, the corners of Zhong Qian's mouth were slightly raised, as if he had seen Yang Xuan bending the law.
"Master Zhong, your servant's testimony is not credible. As for this evidence..." Yang Xuan took out a dagger from his sleeve and slowly stretched it out in front of Zhong Qian: "It has the word "Zhong" engraved on it.
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The dagger Zhong Liang carries with him is naturally an expensive thing. Not only is it exquisitely crafted, but it is also inlaid with precious stones, which is very valuable. The most important thing is that it has a clearly visible word "clock" engraved on it.
Zhong Qian was immediately confused. This dagger was given to him by a military attache. Because Zhong Liang liked it, he let him play with it. Who knew it turned out to be a murder weapon?
You fooled me.
Yang Xuan presented the dagger to the guard, and then Wang Daban handed it to the emperor.
The emperor picked it up and played with it: "It is indeed very exquisite. This dagger must be what Zhong Liang carries with him."