"Nonsense, nonsense!" Peng Jianqi's body trembled. Faced with such a scoundrel, there was nothing he could do. After all, he still had to worry about his identity. Liu Chengfeng could talk nonsense, but he couldn't.
Liu Chengfeng said sternly: "Who is talking nonsense to you? I am defending myself and telling you a truth. The pro-juniors of Baihu Station in Yanhua Alley have just posted a notice because they do not allow street gangsters and Daomen congregation members to approach the pier.
, and severely punished the gangsters who blackmailed merchants. However, only a few days had passed since this incident, but a woman from a brothel appeared in Yingchunfang for no reason, and was molested by pro-military soldiers in broad daylight for no reason. What is even more interesting is that even if someone Liu
The pro-army below became a little more anxious. However, a brothel girl screamed like a virgin when she was being teased. And at this moment, countless people gathered around and blocked the pro-army at the entrance of the alley, and finally made a fuss.
What happened today. I am just a small military attache. Compared with Your Majesty and the Dukes of the DPRK, I am really not worth mentioning. But even Mr. Liu can think that there must be something fishy here, but everyone
But he firmly believed that this matter was all wrong with Liu from head to toe."
Liu Chengfeng sneered: "Actually, even if you don't say it, Liu Chengfeng also understands that it's not that everyone didn't think of this joint, but that there is a lot of discussion. Liu Chengfeng killed someone, and the comments of the market will inevitably sympathize with the weak, and if you are like this
If you come out to support Liu at any time, you are bound to be despised by others. Who in this world can earn fame and fortune? But Liu Chengfeng wants to say that the bold and unruly people dare to set up a trap to frame the pro-army.
After that, he incited innocent people to cause trouble. Shouldn't such people be suppressed and dug out to serve as a warning to others?"
Several civil and military officials in the court couldn't help but blush. In fact, Liu Chengfeng's words did not fail to speak to their minds. For them, no matter what they say about this matter, they will never stand by it.
On Liu Chengfeng's side, even if Liu Chengfeng is really unjust, how can such a thing be proven clear? Even if it is found that someone instigated the matter, the discussion among the people in the market is within the control of the imperial court.
When someone splashes dirty water on themselves, the gain outweighs the loss.
In fact, things have gradually become clear since this woman came in. Anyone with a little discernment knows that this matter is probably not as simple as pro-soldiers molesting women.
Everyone remained silent.
Wang Shu was also in a dilemma at this time. He was the chief judge, but he failed very badly. In fact, it was not his fault. Although he was the chief judge, he had understood some relevant laws and regulations earlier, but the real struggle was
Dongchang and Jinyiwei, it is said that these days, the fans of Dongchang and the captains of Jinyiwei have all come out to inquire around, and now they have presented their own favorable evidence. Wang Shu can only be a host, but Li Li
The chief judge, however, left a lot to be desired.
Wang Shu had no choice but to glance at His Majesty Zhu Youtang, wanting to see what the Emperor meant.
Zhu Youtang had been watching the argument coldly and said nothing. The look Wang Shu looked at him showed that he was not clear about Wang Shu's thoughts. Wang Shu was unwilling to acquit Liu Chengfeng because once he was found not guilty,
Then it will inevitably become a stain on Liu Chengfeng. Regardless of whether Liu Chengfeng is guilty or not, there will always be people who jump out to question him. For these courtiers, reputation is sometimes more important than life.
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking to himself, you regard your fame as your destiny, but why don't I do the same? Fame and wealth, fame and fortune, no one in this world can escape.
Everyone was silent, no one was willing to speak for Liu Chengfeng, but the evidence Liu Chengfeng presented was convincing. There must be someone behind this incident, but instigation is one thing, killing is still
Another thing. After all, under the emperor's feet, with so many people, whether it was suppressing a popular uprising or suppressing a rebellion, the sky was dark and the earth was covered with blood.
Are there not innocent people among these people? No one can say for sure, so taking a stand at this time is nothing more than digging one's own grave.
Xiao Jing, who was standing on one side, glanced at the Dukes in the court with a pair of wise eyes, and couldn't help but have a smile on his face. So what if his plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife failed? Whether it was His Majesty? Or the courtiers?
, all care about their own reputation. Even if you, Liu Chengfeng, are wronged and you have done nothing wrong, no one will stand up and speak for you.
Liu Chengfeng looked at everyone and couldn't help but feel speechless. So many people were like this. He couldn't help but think in his heart: "If this is the case, to save myself, then don't blame me for being shameless."
There was a strange luster in his eyes, as if he had made up his mind, and then he said loudly: "Since there is someone behind this, shouldn't the mastermind be held accountable? Such a person is really
It's Sheji's innermost concern..." As he said this, he picked up his long sleeves and looked like he was gritting his teeth. However, at this moment, a newspaper in his sleeves took the opportunity to fall down and slowly fell to the ground.
Liu Chengfeng's expression changed suddenly, and he picked up the newspaper very quickly and was about to put it back into his sleeve.
Those civil and military officials who were speechless saw something strange in their eyes when they saw Liu Chengfeng's nervous look.
It's just a newspaper. Why did Liu Chengfeng's expression change? There must be something fishy about this newspaper.
Peng Jian, the Minister of Punishment, almost jumped up and shouted: "How dare you, as an imperial prisoner, you go to the Golden Palace to be interrogated, and you dare to hide something. What is this? Hurry up and get the real deal."
This is also difficult for Mr. Peng Jian. Although there is no need to accuse someone, it still takes a lot of effort to find some groundless charges. Liu Chengfeng's nervous look reveals a guilty conscience.
, Peng Jian had already decided in his heart that Liu Chengfeng must be hiding something fishy.
Liu Chengfeng became even more nervous and said quickly: "It's just a newspaper, what does it have to do with you." After that, he bowed to Wang Shu and said: "Please judge me."
Peng Jian sneered. The more Liu Chengfeng refused to take it, the more guilty he felt Liu Chengfeng felt. He said solemnly: "The matter has not been investigated clearly. How can we make a hasty decision? Come and search for his newspapers. I want to
Look, what tricks is this guy playing?"
On the other hand, when Wu Youqing, the principal of Dali Temple sitting on the left, heard the word "newspaper", his face darkened, and a look of fear flashed in his eyes.
Liu Chengfeng said seriously: "It's better not to read this newspaper..."
Peng Jian patted the case on the table and said angrily: "I want to see it. If you don't show it, you have other agendas. This case will not be heard until one day. Do you want to take it or not?"
Liu Chengfeng was forced to hand over the newspaper. Peng Jian took the newspaper with satisfaction. When he saw that the title of the newspaper was "Qingfeng", he sneered in his heart. "Qingfeng" has never been heard of, and then
He continued to look at it for a few more times, and then his face suddenly changed color just like Wu Youqing before entering the palace. His forehead was dripping with sweat, his lips were trembling and he was speechless for a while.
Everyone's eyes were attracted by Peng Jian's expression. At this time, everyone in the palace was confused. What kind of newspaper was it? Liu Chengfeng was so nervous and Peng Jian was so shocked.
Wang Shu, who was sitting next to Peng Jianjian, glanced at Peng Jian and was secretly suspicious. He tilted his body slightly toward Peng Jian and looked at the newspaper.
Wang Shu groaned at first, and then his expression changed.
What kind of newspaper is this? Even the Minister of Civil Affairs has lost his composure.
Everyone was confused. They just thought that this newspaper was too magical. It was just Peng Jian, but who was Wang Shu? This gentleman was a man who had gone through the ups and downs of the officialdom and the collapse of Mount Tai without changing his appearance.
This is why Zhu Youtang aroused curiosity at this moment, and said: "Come, show it to me."
He originally thought that Peng Jian would obediently hand over the newspaper, but who knew that Peng Jian stood up, turned around and bowed to Zhu Youtang on the Golden Palace, and kowtowed profusely with sweat: "Your Majesty, I will die."
Forget Peng Jian, Wang Shu also knelt down with a pale face, and said to Zhu Youtang: "Your Majesty, the articles in this newspaper are treasonous, and the person who wrote the newspaper deserves death. Your Majesty does not need to read this newspaper.
Please, Your Majesty, immediately order a search of the Qingfeng Newspaper Office, follow the pictures and trace the person who is deceiving the public with his monstrous words."
The whole palace was in an uproar.
Just now, the emperor was still blaming Dongchang for blocking the road and raiding the Dong'an newspaper office. Now Wang Shu, the official minister of the Ministry of official affairs, actually proposed to raid the Qingfeng newspaper office. This turn of events was beyond everyone's expectations.
outside.
Liu Jian couldn't help but glance at Wang Shu and thought to himself: "Why did this Wang Shu change his temper? Didn't he also advocate the establishment of newspaper offices? Why is it like this today?"
Li Dongyang half-squinted his eyes, but his eyes fell on Liu Chengfeng, wondering in his heart what kind of tricks Liu Chengfeng was playing. As for Xie Qian, at the moment, he wanted to read the contents of the newspaper. He wanted to see what was in the newspaper.
How treacherous is the article.
Zhu Youtang's face also became angry, and he said seriously: "Wang Aiqing, it is my business whether to check the newspaper or not. Please bring this newspaper to me for a look. I am neither deaf nor blind."
Zhu Youtang was in a bad mood today. So many things happened all at once. He was so upset that he couldn't control his anger for a while.
Wang Shu's face turned even paler and he had no choice but to tell His Majesty to calm down.
And Peng Jian was already so frightened that he didn't dare to speak out.
A young eunuch collected the newspapers on the table, then walked up to Lord Dan step by step, presented the Qingfeng newspaper to the imperial case, and stepped aside carefully and respectfully.
Zhu Youtang picked up the newspaper and started to read it. Today, this was the second time he read the newspaper in this golden palace. The first time was when Xiao Jing presented it. That newspaper made him feel particularly bad.
Then, there was this imperial trial. But now, Zhu Youtang's face has become even worse.