The night fell, and darkness filled the air.
A moonless night is like an unfinished painting.
A majestic and deep voice pierced the tranquility, exploding into the silent night sky like spring thunder.
"Master Li is ascending to the throne!"
"Master Li was promoted to court overnight!"
The watchman's call echoed in the night air, and the crisp sound of gongs passed through the silent streets.
Dongping County, which was originally quiet and peaceful, suddenly boiled up at this moment, and the curiosity of the people was aroused like a flame.
Whether they were those who had fallen asleep, those who had not yet fallen asleep, or even those who were still busy, they all put down their work.
They hurried over and rushed to the county government office to find out.
The square outside the county government hall was crowded with people, and the people were talking a lot, asking each other what other cases Mr. Li Mobai would try.
This peaceful small county suddenly became lively and tense because of Mr. Li's ascension to the court.
Above the courtroom, the four characters "Mingjing hangs high" shine brightly, as if they have become the master of the night.
Master Zhuge Lei and Wu Zuoyan were sitting on both sides of the desk. Wang Erhu and Little Goat, the two leaders of the government office, stood on both sides of the desk. A group of government officials held water and fire sticks and lined up neatly in two shifts.
"mighty!"
"mighty!"
"Master Li Mobai ascended to the throne!"
Following the iconic majestic harmony of the Little Goat, Li Mobai appeared on stage dressed in bright official uniforms and official hats, shining like a star.
There was a heroic spirit between his brows, as if he had gathered all the majesty and wisdom in the world.
"Today, we are investigating the thirteenth day of July, the eighth day of September, and the ninth day of October in this county. There were three cases of pregnant women drowning in the river, three corpses and six murders! I am now officially going to court for trial!"
Li Mobai's voice was clear and firm, like morning bells and evening drums, echoing in the hearts of everyone present.
The people immediately knelt down in unison.
Their eyes were full of awe and curiosity!
"Those who are innocent and uninvolved will be invited without courtesy!"
Li Mobai's tone was calm and dignified.
"Haven't the three drowning cases been concluded as suicides?" Someone couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"Yeah, why is the trial starting again now?" Another person continued.
"Is there some hidden secret in this that we don't know about?" someone else speculated.
For a time, the people began to talk and whisper to each other, speculating on the story behind it.
"Bystanders, please do not make unreasonable noises or make a fuss! Do not make loud noises or disturb the court! Anyone who shows contempt and disobeys will be severely punished according to law!" Wang Erhu shouted sternly.
His eyes were like daggers, as if he wanted to kill those who didn't follow the rules on the spot.
Following this order, the scene immediately fell silent.
Everyone is waiting with bated breath to watch the next development of this case trial.
"Wang He, Xie Ping, and Xu Lan died by drowning in the river. After detailed investigation by my officer, the testimonies of all witnesses were consistent and there was no contradiction. The evidence is conclusive and beyond doubt! They did commit suicide!"
"Since it is suicide! Then Mr. Li comes to court in the middle of the night, what else is going on?"
The people watching all showed doubts.
Li Mobai slapped the crowd in shock, and the whole place was immediately silent.
He asked seriously: "Aren't you surprised? Don't you have any other doubts?"
"Aren't you surprised? Why did the deceased all drown in the river? Aren't you surprised? Why were the deceased all pregnant? Aren't you surprised? Why have the deceased not yet left the government?"
"You are not surprised! But I am!"
Li Mobai asked questions for three consecutive times, and everyone present looked at each other, speechless.
"Here we come, bring the criminal Ge Yiming to court!"
