The sun is shining brightly and the sky is clear.
Outside the gate of Shuntian Mansion, Hongmei holds a drumstick tied with red silk and hits the drum head hard. The drumming sound is like thunder, loud and deafening.
After knocking only three times, the door of the yamen opened, and a line of officials left and ran out. They shouted at Hongmei who was playing the drum: "Who is playing the drum? Where are you from? Tell me your name!"
Seeing the official officer coming out, Jian Yu got off the carriage, walked to Hongmei, took the drumstick, and looked at the drum like a child playing. Compared with the knocking sound of Hongmei just now, Jian Yu's The strength is negligible.
The bang sounded more like a provocation to the government office.
The leading official glared angrily and was about to reprimand when he saw Jian Yu taking off the curtain, taking off her cloak and saying loudly: "Jian Yu, the drummer, comes from Prince Jing's Mansion!"
The leader of the official was a little dazed when he saw Jian Yu's appearance. When he heard the name Jian Yu, he felt it was familiar. Then when he heard the words "Prince Jing's Mansion", he immediately reacted.
It’s Princess Jing!
It was also at this time that the official noticed the princess's court uniform that Jian Yu was wearing. He immediately knelt down and saluted, "I'm sorry to see you, Princess Jing. Wish you all the best for your grandma."
This was no ordinary concubine, but a high-ranking princess. Not to mention officials like them, even the prefect had to behave properly when he came.
"Anyone who beats the drum and complains about grievances must first be punished by forty slabs, but my body cannot bear it. This token was given by the late emperor and exempts me from the punishment of etiquette."
Following Jian Yu out of the mansion, Zhou Jinyan, who was watching secretly from a short distance away, saw that the token in Jian Yu's hand looked very familiar. Wei Bai muttered from behind, "Isn't this the token that you disliked and left in the study room of the mansion, my lord?"
This was specially awarded to the youngest son by the late emperor before his death. Zhou Jinyan felt that it was of no use. Who would dare to do anything to him without the token? Just threw it in the study.
Unexpectedly, Jian Yu discovered it and used it here.
Even if you use the identity of Princess Jing, you can avoid this penalty. Why use the token again?
"The way Princess Jing explained in a serious manner that she didn't need to be punished, she was so innocent..."
"This does not mean that Princess Jing does not want to use her identity to do anything. She only follows the rules."
"There are not many dignitaries with such a kind heart as Princess Jing."
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Listening to the people's discussion, Wei Bai also echoed: "The princess is different from other noble ladies! Others simply ignore this, who cares about the rules!"
Zhou Jinyan:......
The little fox is very good at manipulating people's hearts! Just one move attracted the favor of so many people, and Zhou Jinyan looked at Jian Yu with an even deeper look.
Jian Yu put the token away and touched her arm, then looked back and found nothing unusual. What was going on with this cold feeling of being targeted by a wild beast...
Seeing that there were no strange people around, Jian Yu forgot about it. She had more important things to do right now.
"Does this mean I won't get slapped?" Jian Yu asked the official in front of her.
The officer swallowed hard and felt extremely panicked. Even if you don't take out the token, we won't dare to fight!
"Of course the princess will not be beaten, please come in quickly." Cold sweat broke out on the officer's forehead. He was too scared. This is a noble person who even the queen mother had to coax to come!
"The process of beating drums to appeal for grievances should not be to beat the drums and wait outside. Officials go to court to judge the case. Can the public watch the trial? I am waiting here. When the court is raised inside and shouting, I will go over."
Jian Yu waved her hand and signaled the official to get busy. The official did not dare to refuse and hurried back to find the magistrate. They did not dare to make the decision without permission.
At this moment, the magistrate was having a tender relationship with his concubine in the backyard. He was about to hold hands and kiss his concubine when he heard a subordinate outside yelling at the top of his voice: "Master Magistrate, Master Magistrate!"
Master Li, the prefect, looked irritated. He stood up suddenly, kicked the door open and said angrily: "I am here, calling for souls! What's the matter?"
"I heard the drumming and grievances. First hit the forty big boards. If you faint, wait until he wakes up."
I don’t want to handle the case today!
"Sir, the person who came to beat the drum and complain is Princess Jing!"
"No matter who he is, hit four, what! Who are you talking about?"
Mr. Li, who was about to turn around and go back to the house, reacted and suddenly raised the volume, like a rooster whose neck had been stepped on, and the sound of his voice was broken.
"The Princess said she would like you to ascend to the throne. She is waiting outside..."
After observing Jian Yu's attitude, Mr. Li, who had changed his official uniform and was about to greet him, stopped in his tracks. After thinking about it again and again, he said: "Shengtang!"
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in...
Mr. Li brewed his emotions in his heart for a long time, wiped his sweat with a handkerchief, and then said: "Send the drummer to come to the hall!"
At this moment, Mr. Li no longer cares about what the people surrounding him think of his nervous performance. All he can think about is how to send this living ancestor away properly! If something happens in his court, his official position will be over!
Because Jian Yu told the officials what was necessary for beating drums to complain, Master Li followed suit and opened the wooden stakes blocking the way. The people swarmed up and surrounded the court hall on three levels inside and three outside. strict.
How much gossip do people in Shengjing have? Mr. Li has been an official for twenty years. This is the first time he has seen so many people in front of a public trial!
Thinking about it, the royal family's cases have always been tried by Dali Temple, and ordinary people can't see it at all. Now that Princess Jing has beaten the drum of Shuntian Mansion, the people are not allowed to come and have a look. They may only come to see it once in their lives.
Mr. Li wiped his sweat again. If he couldn't handle it, it might be the last time in his life that he would hold a lecture.
Princess Jing, dressed in court attire, looks like a fairy from heaven descending to earth! The people sighed in their hearts that Princess Jing was more beautiful than the legend said! Among these people, Zhou Jinyan and Wei Bai hid among them.
Not only the people were watching, at least Wei Bai found that several young men from several families were here, probably all here to inquire about the situation.
Mr. Li had no time or courage to appreciate Jian Yu's beauty. After seeing Jian Yu, he wanted to kneel down and kowtow, telling this aunt not to come to his place and go to Dali Temple to play drums!
There are also drums in Dali Temple!
"Li Huailiang, the magistrate of Shuntian Prefecture, pays homage to Princess Jing." After saluting and greeting, Mr. Li quickly said to his subordinates: "Why don't you show your seat to Princess Jing!"
"Master Li, there is no need to be too polite. Just treat me as an ordinary citizen." After Jian Yu finished speaking, she looked at the stool but did not sit down.
At this time, someone among the people surrounding the door shouted: "Princess, please sit down, the trial will take a long time!"
"Yes, the princess is in critical condition!"
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Faced with every word of persuasion from the people, Jian Yu turned around and smiled at everyone and said, "It would be disrespectful to do so."
The princess actually paid attention to them! The faces of those who followed and joined in the shouting were a little red. They thought they were saying good things, and since the law does not blame everyone, they said it was okay.
I didn’t expect the princess to respond! And smiled at them! The princess is so kind and has no airs at all!
Zhou Jinyan glanced at the person who had just called out first, secretly remembering which ones they were, and then focused on Jian Yu again.
The princess's court dress is pure red, and the cuffs and skirt tail are tattooed with tengyun in gold thread. She looks graceful and noble. Under the bright makeup, there is a sharp color between the eyebrows. She is friendly without losing her identity.
Jian Yu asked Lawyer Song to hand over the petition, and then said loudly: "Today I beat the drum to complain, for myself and the people! I am suing Hengtong Gambling House for bullying and dominating the market for many years, preying on the people!"
