Mr. Wang lay innocently beside him, his beard curled up, and he wanted to say a few words.
Lin Wanjie turned to the magistrate and said, "Your Excellency, I have also heard that this woman is accustomed to slandering others, and her words and deeds are never backed by real evidence. As a child of a wealthy family, she does not set an example and be cautious in her words and deeds. Instead, she follows a market person. Like a shrew, she talks nonsense and only relies on her own whims, never thinking about slandering others with her words."
When this man saw the eldest lady being beaten and being stupid and silent without saying a word, he thought she was a fool. I didn't expect that in court, I would be so smooth-talking and speak in a precise and precise manner.
A woman like Wang Xiaoning usually quarreled with others because of her status as Miss Wang. No one could take her seriously. It was fine to be a shrew, but it was completely illogical to argue with others in court.
After hearing what Lin Wanjie said, I felt so anxious that my face turned red.
"Sir, don't listen to his nonsense. What evidence does this mother and daughter have to prove that they are real?"
"Hahaha!" Lin Wanjie laughed loudly after hearing this. His voice surpassed that of Wang Xiaoning, and he raised his hands and said to the prefect, "Sir, it has always been reasonable. Whoever claims it has to provide evidence. How can a person who is slandered prove his innocence?"
"It has been justified since ancient times. Whoever claims it is the one who provides evidence..." The magistrate scratched his head. This seems to make some sense, but it has been justified since ancient times. Where did it come from?
Just as he was thinking about it, Lin Wanjie asked a very explosive question.
"Then prove that your father is your father."
Wang Xiaoning was stunned, and everyone on the scene was stunned.
Prove that your father is your father?
"How do you prove this?"
Lin Wanjie sneered: "You can't prove it, right? Then he's not your father."
"It's the most ridiculous thing in the world!"
"Now you know it's funny? So whoever claims it has to prove it."
When Lin Wanjie said this, the whole audience understood what he seemed to understand at first.
It is indeed necessary for someone to advocate and provide evidence, otherwise everyone will be able to slander others in the future.
The prefect nodded: "Yes, since it is Miss Wang who said that the mother and daughter of the Xiao family are not real, then we must provide evidence. If we cannot provide evidence, it is slander."
What evidence does Wang Xiaoning have?
Now he was really panicking and looked back at his father: "Dad..."
I was used to being arrogant at home and didn't even take my parents seriously. Now I only know how to ask my father when something really bad happens.
After all, Mr. Wang is the head of a prominent family. The Wang family has been developing in Yangzhou for a hundred years and has a prosperous population. Counting relatives and relatives, there are more than 200 people. In addition, his reputation in Yangzhou is not low and he is supported by the people.
The stability of the Wang family determines the stability of Yangzhou.
The status of the head of the Wang family is sometimes more important than the prefect's reputation.
Even if it is a big problem for Wang Xiaoning, his father can solve it.
But this time, Wang Xiaoning was wrong.
In the courtroom, the people are watching from the outside. Even if the Wang family has great ability, they cannot influence the development of the case. Even if you want to help, you have to wait until the case is over and withdraw from the court before operating secretly.
However, this case is very special.
If someone slanders a woman's innocence and is convicted, she must be punished in court, leaving no room for manipulation.
Mr. Wang is so anxious because he knows the secret.
Once my daughter is convicted, it will be a disaster!
Mr. Wang had a serious expression and did not respond.
Lin Wanjie said again: "Sir, you have also seen that she can't provide any evidence at all! It is a real slander."
"This..." The prefect is also a little embarrassed. After all, he is a member of the Wang family. If he is really convicted like this, it will not end well later, but with so many people watching, it will be difficult to protect him.
"Sir, how long will it take before the verdict is pronounced?"
Lin Wanjie pressed forward step by step, even if it was a little aggressive.
The eldest lady has suffered before him. If he can't help his wife and young lady find justice, he won't even be able to swallow this breath.
Lin Wanjie suppressed his emotions and felt panicked. He knew what the magistrate was thinking about, so he simply asked directly: "Master magistrate, you are so hesitant and dare not settle the case. Is it because this is a child of the Wang family?"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere became even more tense.
The people are well aware of these inside stories.
The Wang family is deeply rooted, who can refuse to give them face?
But no one has ever dared to make things clear.
Isn't this not giving the prefect a chance to step down?
Sure enough, Lin Wanjie's words were a bit reckless and harsh, making the prefect passive and frowning.
The eldest lady was supported by her daughter and Xiao Cui and stood aside. Her body was still burning with pain. She had no intention of paying attention to the court case, but after hearing what Lin Wanjie said, her expression became serious and confused.
"What's wrong with Mr. Lin? Why are you so radical? If you force the magistrate, even if you win the lawsuit today, you will still offend the magistrate. I'm afraid the future will not be easy..."
Lin Wanjie couldn't care about this. There must be a result today, and the women of the Wang family should pay the price!
"Sir, don't say that the common people didn't warn you. It is not a wise choice to protect the family now. I heard that the Great Xia court has implemented the imperial examination for ten years. May I ask, sir, what is the emperor's intention behind the implementation of the imperial examination?"
"How does this relate to this case?"
"It has nothing to do with this case, but it has something to do with your lord's black hat."
"Insolent! You will not be allowed to talk nonsense in court."
"My lord, listen to what I have to say. If you still think it is nonsense, the common people are willing to accept the punishment. But if it is not nonsense, maybe I can save your lord once."
The Lord Magistrate frowned and nodded.
"A servant is talking nonsense in court. Sir, please be careful not to be deceived by this villain." Mr. Wang couldn't help it and interrupted.
Lin Wanjie asked back: "Why are you talking nonsense? I didn't even say what I really wanted to say, and Mr. Wang became anxious? Does it mean that Mr. Wang also knows that the imperial examination is detrimental to the Wang family? Then the prefect should listen to what the common people say in detail. ”
"you……"
"Before the imperial examination, the power of appointing officials was in the hands of the gentry. The gentry from all over the country recommended talents and let the court screen them. With the imperial examination, the court could skip the recommendation of the gentry and select talents directly from the people. The imperial examination was used to replace the imperial examination. The move is obviously to seize power from the nobles. The emperor has been trying to influence the nobles from all over the country for a long time, but now you are working with the nobles. Doesn’t it mean that you are going against the emperor and the court?"
The magistrate squinted his eyes and couldn't believe it: "How do you, a servant, know this?"
"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter how I know this, but it's enough to think clearly whether what I said is reasonable. We don't want your Majesty to be biased, as long as your Majesty can enforce the law impartially. If you cover up the Wang family at this time, someone with ulterior motives will take advantage of this case. After delivering it to the emperor, can I still keep your black gauze hat?"
The magistrate suddenly felt a chill on his back and broke into a cold sweat.
This fool reminded him that he was aware of the imperial court's attitude toward promoting imperial examinations, but he had forgotten that a case might be exploited by opponents in the officialdom. If it was slightly biased, it might be magnified infinitely.
If it is sent to the court, it will become evidence of collusion with the nobles.
The emperor is suppressing the gentry, but he colludes with the gentry. How can he end up well?
The prefect suddenly woke up and quickly touched his official hat, feeling as if it might fly away at any time.
"Master Magistrate, I never wanted you to protect the Wang family, but..." Mr. Wang explained, but was immediately interrupted by the Magistrate.
"If Miss Wang cannot give any evidence, then I will pronounce the sentence."
"Dad, Dad, think of a solution quickly." Wang Xiaoning said anxiously, but it was of no avail.
The prefect waited for a few seconds and was about to give the order.
A low shout came from the periphery of the crowd: "Wait a minute!"
The crowd dispersed, and it was the Wu family master who came with a woman.
Everyone was in a daze. Mr. Wu and Mr. Wang had no friendship at all, and what does this matter have to do with the Wu family?
However, when Lin Wanjie and the eldest lady saw the woman brought by Mr. Wu, their eyes changed.
"Xiaolian."
"My lord, I have witnesses."
"witness?"
"This woman is Mrs. Xiao's personal maid. She has followed Mrs. Xiao for many years and knows many secrets. She can prove that there is no blood relationship between Mrs. Xiao and her daughter."
Master Wu finished speaking confidently and pushed Xiaolian down the hall.
Xiaolian's body was covered with injuries, and her face had not dried tears. She fell in front of the court and was still sobbing.
"Xiaolian, what's wrong with you?"
The eldest lady endured the pain and asked, "Did they bully you?"
Xiaolian lowered her head, not daring to look at the eldest lady.
Lin Wanjie frowned, something unplanned was happening at this time, and he didn't know what kind of accident would happen.
But it's certainly not good news.
"Xiao Lian, Madam treats you well, don't talk nonsense." Lin Wanjie lowered her voice and warned.
"What? Are you feeling guilty?" Mr. Wu asked back.
The three members of the Wang family were all a little surprised. They were all desperate, but they didn't expect that the Wu family would get involved and send a key witness at the critical moment.
With witnesses, things are different.
The prefect's judgment is well-founded, and even if it is brought before the emperor, it will not be said to be a cover-up.
As long as the prefect is willing to give face to the Wang family, things will turn around.
The prefect breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to have any grudges with the Wang family. It would be best if there was room for change.
So he asked: "Who is the woman in the hall?"
Xiaolian held back her tears and responded softly: "My name is Xiaolian. She was Mrs. Xiao's maid and she stayed with her for eight years."
"Mrs. Xiao, is what this woman said true?" the prefect asked.
The eldest lady nodded.
"Okay, since she is someone close to Mrs. Xiao, she naturally knows more about the inside story. Tell me, is Miss Wang's innocence enough to slander Mrs. Xiao?"
"Xiao Lian!" Lin Wanjie shouted and warned again.
If Xiaolian testifies, things will become very passive.
"How presumptuous! I didn't let you speak."
The prefect slapped the gavel, and everything on the scene became quiet.
"You have to tell the truth."
Xiaolian still lowered her head, thought for a while, and said hesitantly: "Miss Wang's family did not slander her. The lady is not her own wife, but she was adopted from outside."
The scene was in an uproar, and the people who had been watching the excitement for a long time finally couldn't hold back anymore and began to chatter among themselves.
"Let me just say, things won't be that simple, and they won't come out of nowhere."
"Yes, I also know that the Xiao family in Hangzhou is very weak. I can't believe he can have a daughter."
"Look carefully, the young lady looks nothing like the madam."
"Quiet, quiet!"
The prefect took continuous shots of Gaiden, suppressing the scene.
The three members of the Wang family finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Wang Xiaoning shouted excitedly: "Did you all hear it? I didn't slander them. What are they if they aren't bastards?"
This woman's voice was so harsh. After speaking, she still stared at Lin Wanjie and smiled proudly: "Silly man, aren't you very good at speaking? Isn't Wang Yumeng very tough? It seems that this slap in the face was in vain, and in the future, The entire city of Yangzhou knows that her daughter is a subspecies, hahaha..."
"You bitch!" Lin Wanjie cursed, stepped forward, grabbed Xiaolian's collar, and lifted her up.
"Come here, take him down," the prefect said angrily.
Several officials came forward to hold Lin Wanjie down, but unfortunately Lin Wanjie didn't move at all. Even if he used a board to greet him, it would be of no use.
Lin Wanjie held back her anger, stared at Xiaolian, and asked through gritted teeth: "Why? Why do you want to harm Madam? How can Madam be sorry for you?"
"I...I..." Xiaolian burst into tears and was unable to respond.
But Lin Wanjie knew that this woman was beaten badly enough in the Wang family, and she was just trying to protect herself.
But Lin Wanjie was just angry and couldn't control it.
If he hadn't thought that Xiaolian was forced to do nothing, he might have beaten her to death on the spot.
After thinking for a long time, Lin Wanjie finally let go and put Xiaolian down.
A group of officials also stopped beating him.
Seeing that Lin Wanjie did not commit murder and was not pursuing the case, the prefect comforted him: "Don't worry, I won't have any unjust, false or wrong cases at the moment, and I won't jump to conclusions just because of one person's words."
After saying that, he asked Xiaolian: "Miss Xiao is seventeen years old. You are no longer in the Xiao family when she is born. How did you know about this?"
"I heard it from the old butler of the Xiao family. The old butler was here when the Xiao family was first established."
"The official Xiao family has disappeared a long time ago. Are you just following her nonsense?" Lin Wanjie asked back.
Xiaolian said: "I can give my wife a physical examination. She is still in perfect condition. No man has ever touched my body."
Oops!
The scene exploded.
Is the eldest lady of the Xiao family still in perfect condition?
What a joke!
The famous eldest lady of the Xiao family, so charming and beautiful, looked like a ripe peach, she should have been eaten by someone long ago, but she was actually in perfect condition, it was simply unimaginable.
Not to mention the common people, even Lin Wanjie didn't think about it and looked back at the eldest lady in shock.
The eldest lady's face was red, she was flustered, sweat was dripping down, and her body was trembling a little.
He didn't show any signs of being slapped just now, but now he's said to be in perfect condition and he's actually a little flustered. Is it true?
If the eldest lady is perfect, then the eldest lady is indeed innocent.
But what about the eldest lady?
How can the eldest lady deal with herself?
Doesn’t this prove that the eldest lady is indeed a bastard?
Moreover, Lin Wanjie did not expect this to be the case.
He thought that the most the other party could think of was blood recognition.
Lin Wanjie wouldn't be afraid at all if he shed blood to recognize his relatives.
He can make mistakes and prove the blood relationship between the madam and the young lady.
It can also be overturned in court and tell everyone that it is unreasonable to shed blood to recognize relatives.
I didn’t expect that I would have to take a physical exam!
In ancient times, physical examination was very scientific. Whether it is a perfect body cannot be faked, and the results will be available soon.
This is how to do?
