I was carrying a shoulder bag and humming a tune as I rode across the road.
Suddenly an old man fell in front of my car.
It was an old man who looked a little mean-looking, his face was full of wrinkles, like the lines on an old tree.
I was worried that something might happen to her, so I quickly stepped forward to help her up.
But she blackmailed me, saying that I knocked her down and wanted me to compensate.
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01
My name is Luo Jiaojiao, and I am a senior student at Jinling University.
The days approaching graduation are always busy and tight. I found an internship company outside the school. Fortunately, the college still allowed me to live on campus, which exempted me from rent.
Yes.
My financial situation is not very good. When I was a child, my parents died in a car accident.
But I did not have a hard life since I was a child, because my grades were relatively good. For outstanding students like me, a series of scholarships such as the "Royal Scholarship", "Empire Talent Scholarship", and "Qingyun Award" can help us avoid the worries of life.
Although I am an orphan, I have never experienced any warmth or coldness in human relationships since I was a child. This is a very normal and friendly world.
Until that day.
02
I put on my makeup as usual and stood in front of the mirror, looking left and right.
My upper body is wearing a plain Song-style embroidered narrow dress that is very popular this year, and my lower body is a tight-fitting horse-faced skirt. I have my hair tied up with a hairpin, which makes me dignified, elegant, and elegant.
"Jiaojiao is so beautiful."
There was a burst of laughter in the room, and several young girls crowded together and deliberately winked and smiled without any concern for their image.
"My princess, she has some of the legendary royal beauty."
After saying this, there was another burst of laughter, and I rushed over and kneaded them hard.
Although my surname is Luo, I am no longer at odds with the royal family. To use a common saying, we were probably the same family eight hundred years ago.
I went out and went to the company as usual.
"Boom!"
I saw an old man with white hair and beard lying on the ground. Her clothes looked a little old. Such clothes are rare in Luo Country today.
The place where she fell was empty on both sides, but there was no danger. There were a few passers-by in the distance who probably had never seen this scene. I was worried that something would happen to her, so I quickly stopped the car, walked to her and called out: "Grandma, Are you OK?"
She suddenly opened her eyes, with a flash of fierceness in her eyes. I even thought it was an illusion, and a strange smile appeared on her wrinkled face. I have been good at observing words and expressions since I was a child, and I suddenly felt a chill, wanting to Get up and leave.
A hand grabbed me tightly!
That hand was like a dry branch, like zombies and ghosts in thrillers, which made people unable to help but feel fear. An alarm bell sounded in my heart, knowing that something was wrong.
I struggled to leave, but although she was old, her hands were strong, and I couldn't break away for a while.
"You hit someone and try to leave, but you're still not a human being!"
When this shrill scream resounded all around, my heart sank completely, and I felt as cold as if I had fallen into a glacier.
03
The surrounding pedestrians were finally attracted by this shrill sound.
People in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, like to watch the excitement, and Luo Kingdom is no exception.
The old lady's voice became more and more pitiful. She shouted as if she had been really wronged, "I hit someone to death. Someone come quickly. No one cares about the person I hit."
I felt a buzzing in my head, and her voice was drilling into my head like an electric drill rubbing against glass. The noise made me turn a little pale.
Passers-by looked at this scene with curiosity. No one spoke for the dead old lady, and no one spoke for me.
This is not because they are insensitive, it is precisely because these people are more qualified.
I once took law as an elective, and I know that the laws of the Luo Kingdom are very different from other civilized worlds, with customary law and moral law being the mainstay.
When formulating laws, great emphasis was placed on the guiding role of laws in social customs. Large rewards and large punishments were the hallmarks of Luo Kingdom's laws.
The moral rules passed down since ancient times, and the most important thing is the support given by the law, make most Luo people eager for justice, willing to act bravely when seeing justice, and draw their swords to help.
The full picture is unknown and no comment will be made.
So they remained silent.
I finally came to my senses from the buzzing noise, shook off the old lady's hand, and said loudly: "What are you talking about?
I didn't bump into you at all. I saw you fall and helped you. Why did you frame me? "
I saw such a look on the face of the passerby, and I must have known what happened from the speeches of the two of us.
I just feel that it is quite unlucky. Isn’t it a good time to go out today in the lunar calendar?
I still felt a little bit chilled that my kind and good intentions were actually taken advantage of by this vicious old lady.
I took out a piece of paper and wiped the wrist that the old lady had just touched. I was about to ride away when the passers-by who had been watching stopped me. They had smiles on their faces, but their words were cold. "Little girl, you can't leave until this matter is over."
I was stunned for a moment and said, "I'm in a hurry to go to work. When the police arrive, they will know what happened after checking the surveillance camera. I don't have to stay here, right?"
A middle-aged man with beards smiled and said: "Unfortunately, the surveillance on this street was broken yesterday, so little girl, you can't leave."
I turned my head to look at the old lady who was still lying on the ground wailing. There was a sinister smile on her face that was pretending to be in pain.
This was planned!
04
Surveillance is one of the greatest inventions of the rule of law society. For thousands of years, the pursuit of impartial law enforcement and the caution of unjust, false and wrong cases are not as good as surveillance.
It is the source of all my confidence, but now surveillance cannot protect me.
"mom!"
"Mom, what's wrong with you? Mom!"
It was exactly what I expected.
A figure jumped out from the side. It was a rather sturdy middle-aged man with a sinewy face and a fierce look. He rushed over and shook the old lady vigorously, then looked at me fiercely and shouted loudly: " Did you knock my mother down?
Don't even think about leaving!
Lose money! "
By this time, I already knew that things couldn't be good today. I had just encountered this incident before, and I was not expecting the old lady's shamelessness, and I couldn't recover for a while.
but now--
I shouted loudly: "Do you think I will be afraid of fear and then give in to you?
In broad daylight, the world is clear.
Could it be that the sky of Luo Kingdom can still be stained by shameless people like you two?
Today I will be watching here to see how you two are going to frame me.
I want to see if you end up in jail or me. "
My words were very effective. I saw avoidance and fear in the old lady's eyes. She vaguely pulled her son's sleeves.
The strong man pointed at me and said harsh words and wanted to leave, but was stopped again by the passers-by who had previously blocked me. They were still smiling when they faced me just now, but now their faces were cold and serious, "You can't leave either, right or wrong?" Wrong, we have to wait until the police arrive to decide."
At this time, the strong man seemed to be irritated and said: "You bastards, just because this girl is good-looking, you prefer her, right?
I will slap you in the face with the facts this time. "
I looked at him with a fierce look in his eyes, a red neck, and even veins popping out on his forehead. He looked like he was choosing to devour others. I couldn't help but feel a little fear in my heart, but in the end I mustered up the courage to continue confronting him. With.
As a citizen of the Luo Kingdom, you must have the courage to stand up in the face of injustice. This is the first lesson for elementary school students.
Moreover, when I looked at the encouraging eyes of passers-by around me, I suddenly felt reassured.
05
As a law-abiding citizen, this was my first time to come to the Criminal Department. However, I was not taken to the interrogation room. The accompanying female detective was a little uneasy when she saw me, and even brought me a cup of hot wine. The steaming tea made me feel a little at ease.
However, the inquiry still had to proceed as usual. I roughly told the detective what happened. I saw that their expressions did not change much. They just took notes. Then the female detective said to me warmly: "The old lady said It's dizziness. Now that she's in the hospital, she's too old to ask questions.
There is no surveillance at the place where the incident occurred. If we cannot reach a conclusion through questioning and reach a settlement as to who is right or wrong, we will report it to the Tongcheng District Supervisory Department. You may have to go to Dali Temple in Tongcheng District to go to court with the mother and son.
We will inform you in advance of the general situation and whether you are willing to reach a settlement. "
The female detective spoke clearly and analyzed the current situation for me. I had already made up my mind before, and now she said resolutely: "I will never reconcile or give in to the blackmailing criminals."
The female detective issued me a case acceptance letter and asked me to go back and wait for notification.
As I walked out of the bathroom and passed by the office, I suddenly vaguely heard several police officers discussing my matter.
A slightly younger male voice said: "This little girl is really unlucky. I think the strong man has a rough face and the old lady has a mean face. She is not a good person."
Another male voice with a slightly rich voice laughed: "I think you just think that this little girl is fair and beautiful.
Luo Jiaojiao has a nice name too.
But that's not how cases are handled. Have you forgotten the female prisoner who defrauded tens of millions in the past few months?
He is pure and innocent, but he is the leader of a fraud group. "
There was a burst of laughter in the office, and the rich male voice said again: "But according to my experience in handling cases, this little girl is really unlucky. She is a student of Jinling University with a promising future, both good in character and academics. Unfortunately, she met a rogue. She doesn't know about Dali Temple." How will it be judged?
Our Dali Temple in Jinling has been a bit..."
"Hush, be careful, this is not something we can discuss!"
There was a sudden haha in the office and the voice became lower. I was a little curious about what they were talking about, but when I looked at the time, I quickly left the Criminal Department.
06
The company I interned at was run by a senior of mine, who was three years ahead of me and an outstanding alumnus of Jinling University. He started from scratch and has now become a well-known company in the industry and has received investment from several major funds.
By chance, I helped him once, so when I graduated, he took the initiative to invite me to his company for an internship to gain experience. This was an excellent gold-plated opportunity for my resume, and I couldn't refuse.
Since joining the company, I have only met him once, because after that meeting he went abroad to discuss business and did not come back for three whole months. He is really a very busy person.
He did not shy away from my relationship with him. Because of this relationship, the supervisor did not criticize me harshly. After hearing the reason for my lateness, he even comforted me with a few words.
About three days later, I became the most prominent person in the company.
The old lady's son eventually bit him to death because I knocked down his mother. His mother was still being treated in the hospital. She only complained of dizziness. Naturally, today's medical technology cannot detect it.
So the Ministry of Punishment transferred the case to the Supervision Department. After the Supervision Department checked and found no errors, it was handed over to Dali Temple. This was not a very complicated case and the case was filed very quickly.
In the eyes of everyone in the company, I calmly signed my name, confident that I would be cleared in court.
Live innocently in this world.
Many people in the company looked at me with strange eyes. After all, things like Dali Temple are still relatively far away from ordinary people. Some people have never dealt with Sanfasi in their entire lives.
As soon as the people from Dali Temple left, many people who had always been on good terms with me came up to me and asked me what happened. So I recounted it again, and immediately some people started to defend me.
I glanced around and saw that some women were faintly showing some gloating smiles. They believed what I said, but the jealousy in their hearts made them unable to help but feel happy.
I've always understood where these jealousies come from.
Because I am beautiful and never lack suitors, this will naturally cause some jealousy.
Moreover, in the company, in the eyes of others, the seniors are particularly close to me, because I am the only intern personally brought in by the seniors. I don’t bother to explain anything, because time and ability will prove everything.
The senior is an outstanding student of Jinling University, and I will be too.
07
The architecture of Dali Temple in Tongcheng District is very solemn and glorious. It is a building with a long history. It is second only to Jinling Dali Temple in Jinling City.
This is the third batch of stone buildings after the great development of Zhuxia's ancient construction technology. They have been continuously repaired and repaired. Although there are inevitable traces of modern renovation, they are still full of ancient and solemn flavor.
On the top of the building is a phoenix spreading its wings and ready to fly. Under the phoenix are the six characters of justice, openness and fairness.
I followed the Dali Temple police officer into the courtroom from the main entrance. Today's world is naturally not the ancient scene where officials sit upright with their heads raised and ordinary people kneel or stand with their heads bowed. I walked to the dock.
Sitting on the plaintiff's table was a strong man with a sinewy face. To this day, I still don't know his name, but that's not important. That's not something I should know. Next to the strong man sat a man with gold-rimmed glasses. The lawyer is a bit of a scumbag.
I was surprised that he actually called a lawyer, and then I saw a lawyer sitting next to me. I immediately understood that this was standard legal aid.
When the chief judge and officials from the Dali Temple Tribunal arrived, the trial officially began.
"The case of the plaintiffs Zhao Chengcai and Chen Xiuyun against the defendant Luo Jiaojiao for driving a non-motorized vehicle at a crosswalk and causing the defendant Chen Xiuyun to fall to the ground has officially begun."
This is a confusing case. The most critical thing about this case is that no one except the parties involved knows what happened at that time. This case should have been based on the presumption of innocence. Since Luo Jiaojiao cannot be proven guilty, the verdict should be pronounced directly. She went to trial not guilty.
But the other party in the case is an old man, and he is still receiving treatment in the hospital. In the Luo Kingdom, which is deeply influenced by Mencius and advocates respecting the elderly and caring for the young, the judge has to consider the social impact of the case.
What if it was really Luo Jiaojiao who touched it?
If criminals cannot be punished as they deserve, won't the social atmosphere decline?
When the Dali Temple was first established, when it was given judicial powers and when the laws were formulated, the emperor once said this.
“In the past thousands of years, the law has always been to protect the stable rule of those rulers. These rules may be cruel or wise, but their essence has never changed.
Luo's world does not need to rely on laws to maintain stability, so we must change the laws that were enacted for rule.
Every trial and every law must comply with the trend of historical development, changes in injustice, and persistence of justice. Our laws must be the defender of morality, the pioneer of history, and the guardian of the happiness of the people. "
When the trial of the case transitioned to the debate between the lawyers, I couldn't sit still. I had learned about some processes, and this was unreasonable.
The lawyer next to me was also a little confused. In his opinion, there was nothing worthy of debate in this case, and he could just acquit his client.
I raised my eyes to look at the chief judge of the trial court, only to see him staring straight at me. There were things in his eyes that I couldn't understand. Those things disappeared in a flash, making me think it was an illusion.
The gavel struck heavily on the trial table, waking everyone up.
08
I lost the case.
When the chief judge said that it was not you who hit him, why should you help him? Time seemed to be stopped and stopped flowing.
My lawyer was dumbfounded. I watched him open and close his mouth, trying to understand his inner feelings, but the most confusing thing right now was myself.
I don't know how I got out of Dali Temple.
I was ordered to compensate the defendant for all expenses including medical expenses, and even faced several months of imprisonment. My courage burst out in court, and I stated in court that I did not accept the verdict and would appeal to Jinling Dali Temple.
What I want to know now is why I lost the case. This is something I can’t figure out. What did the judge want?
When I left Dali Temple, I actually met the former female detective. She seemed not surprised that I lost the case. She had deep sympathy in her eyes. She believed me.
I recalled what I had heard in the Ministry of Punishment, and I asked her if she knew anything. She hesitated for a moment, and then said to me: "There is a problem in the entire Dali Temple in Jinling.
They seem to be out of their minds. They are a new force in the judicial field, and their judicial theories are different from the mainstream.
So sometimes some bizarre judgments are made, and you are not the first victim. "
I see.
I know something about law. Basically, most universities have this major. The law department of Jinling University is one of the best legal majors in the country.
This is a very regional subject. After studying in the law department of Jinling University, you will basically work in Jiangnan Province, where Jinling is located.
But this was not the reason why the presiding judge ruled that I lost the case, because this was not a typical major case and he did not need to target me. What was the real reason?
I narrowed my eyes slightly, things had become tricky. Now it was no longer a matter between me and the rogue, but a conflict between Tongcheng District and even the Dali Temple in Jinling City.
There is an ancient saying that the people do not fight with the officials.
But it does not hold true in modern times, because there is a Luo in the official position, which is a blue sky and a warm sun, shining on everything and sweeping away evil spirits and monsters.
09
The senior has returned from abroad.
The night I came back, he invited me to dinner. I was busy proving my innocence, so I happily went to the appointment. The senior looked at me with bright eyes and said with a smile: "I thought you would avoid suspicion and not come to the dinner, but you Here you are, you are indeed outstanding."
I just smiled and said: "What's there to avoid suspicion about?
It’s not like a man and a woman are alone in the same room in the middle of the night.
Besides, I have something to ask my senior for help, how could I not come? "
The senior was amused by my words and burst into laughter. I knew that he had no feelings for me between men and women, but he just admired my character and abilities.
As for asking my seniors for help, there is no psychological pressure for me. Meeting my seniors is my chance. Someone can help but I don’t use it. I have to solve it by myself to prove myself. That is what a fool would do.
Obviously I'm not stupid, everyone tells me I'm great.
I told my seniors the complete story of what happened to me, including that rather ridiculous sentence, and I told it vividly.
Because I know this is how I will turn around.
Sure enough, the senior listened carefully at first, and then a look of astonishment appeared on his face.
This sentence was outrageous in that it was strange to everyone who heard it. He could actually say it openly in such a solemn occasion as the trial court.
After the senior listened to my story, he only pondered for a few seconds and then said with a smile: "Senior sister, it is not difficult to solve this matter, as long as it is widely publicized.
I once studied with a great Confucian for a period of time. During that time, I deeply understood the foundation of our country and the bottom lines that must never be touched.
My business has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, which is not unrelated to this.
It doesn’t matter what ideas the judge in your case holds.
When he said those words openly in an official occasion like the Tribunal, he touched the bottom line of our ancient country.
He is trampling on the moral bottom line of our society.
His words caused more damage to society than the killing of 11,000 people.
Leave this matter to me. In just one night, the entire Luo Kingdom will know about this confusing case. "
I smiled slightly, applauding the senior’s reasoning and applauding myself.
10
The matter escalated even more than the senior expected. He just slightly added fuel to the flames, and the news exploded across the Internet like an atomic bomb.
Countless comments are scrolling on the Internet, and almost everyone is criticizing Jinling Dali Temple.
The Luo Kingdom is a group society, not an atomized society. The connections between people are close, and moral values are based on this. Naturally, such remarks that divide society cannot be recognized.
The public opinion on the Internet quickly alarmed the Royal Supervisor Tiansi.
The Luo royal family has always been simple and in-depth, and all major national affairs are handled by the cabinet. No matter what policy, the emperor never speaks, but just signs silently.
But if anyone thinks that the royal family has no power, that would be ridiculous.
Whether legally or in reality, the Luo royal family has power over all people and organizations. The closer you get to the royal family, the more you can feel the abyss-like terror.
The greatest use of this power is to cleanse and attack the gradually decaying bureaucratic group when they try to make Luo Kingdom fall into the cyclical law.
The reaction of the Luo family was beyond everyone's imagination. A legion of brave warriors with a heritage of three thousand years appeared in Jinling to investigate one by one, and then nearly 70% of the judges were brought back to Luoyang for trial.
As the instigator, the judge who tried me naturally cannot escape punishment. I still don’t know what his dark eyes mean.
But it doesn't matter now, he will be directly destroyed physically.
The government needs evidence to arrest people, but the royal family does not.
The emperor did not participate in the discussion and formation of the law, but it was signed by him. He was naturally above the law.
His Majesty the Emperor, whom he had not seen for a long time, gave a rare speech in person on television. He passionately refuted that ridiculous statement and once again reiterated the country's firm maintenance of traditional morality to the entire people of the Luo Kingdom. To safeguard the interests of the people.
This statement plunged Luo Guo into jubilation again.
The old lady and his son were sentenced to "crime of immorality," a crime that could only be pronounced by the royal family. The penalty was life and they would be banned from a small island in the Pacific for life.
The sun shines in, and it's really warm.
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postscript:
I graduated and officially joined my senior's company. I finally found out which trait he valued in me, which was insight and execution. He said I was a natural executive.
He said that he would build a huge business empire in the future. He had excellent vision and wild imagination, but lacked the ability to execute. Managing the current company has made him exhausted mentally and physically.
I think he is right. Faced with those tedious tasks, I can always deal with them with ease.
Looking at the clear sky in the sky, I smiled slightly.
I am very lucky to be born in Luo country!
(End of chapter)
