In the feudal dynasty, the status of servants and maids was indeed very low.
But this does not mean that their lives can be taken away at will.
Qin law clearly stipulates that if slaves and maids are abused or beaten, they can appeal to the government and ask for the termination of the contract.
And killing a maid without any reason is a crime of murder. This unprovoked thing is the key point.
What's more, Wang Xiuxiu still has a three-year contract, and she just goes to Yan's house to do odd jobs. It's not the kind of contract where she will sell herself for life.
After beating Yan Kun, Liu Changqing interrogated Yan's housekeeper and servants again.
The latter three were already trembling at this time. They dared to hide anything and told them all what Yan Kun had done.
Not only did he kill Wang Xiuxiu and abuse his maid, but he also raped and committed crimes.
At this point, Liu Changqing directly ordered:
"In this case, Wang Xiuxiu was working as a handyman in the Yan Mansion, but she was viciously beaten and killed by Yan Kun. The official pronounced that Yan Kun was guilty of murder, rape, rape of a civilian girl, and assault and wounding. He was sentenced to concurrent imprisonment for several crimes. On death row, I will be executed tomorrow!”
"Wang Xiaogui was severely beaten by Yan's Mansion in search of his sister. Yan's Mansion shall compensate Wang Xiuxiu's burial expenses and Wang Xiaogui's medical losses, totaling one hundred and eighty taels of silver."
"Wang Xiaogui retrieved his sister's body and brought it back to his hometown for burial."
"Fuchun, the housekeeper of the Yan Mansion, acted as a talisman and roamed the streets of the village. He was actually an evil slave and was sentenced to twelve years in prison."
"There are also evil servants Yan Si and Yan Wu. Although they were instructed by Yan Kun, they often committed crimes and covered up the corpses. They can be exempted from the death penalty, but they cannot escape from the living crime. They were sentenced to five years in prison."
"The remaining slaves and maids of the Yan Mansion, such as Wu Xiaoyun, etc., have been abused and beaten by the Yan Mansion many times. They can decide on their own whether to terminate the contract with the Yan Mansion. Regardless of the length of the contract, the Yan Mansion cannot stop them."
After hearing the verdict, Wang Xiaogui, mother and son called out to Mr. Qingtian repeatedly, their tears could not stop flowing, and their heads banged.
Wu Xiaoyun also cried with joy: "The daughter of the people is willing to terminate the contract with the Yan Mansion, even if she doesn't get paid."
The housekeeper and the two servants shouted tremblingly: "I know my mistake! I don't dare to do this again. The master of the government is so noble."
But he was soon taken away and thrown into prison.
Yan Kun was carried away by two officers and soldiers, and was prepared to be beheaded in public tomorrow.
This is the verdict of the highest government order in Chang'an, and no one can save it.
After the trial was over, the people watching outside had already exploded. After talking a lot, they even knelt down and shouted something like "Master Qingtian".
People saw Liu Changqing's uprightness and saw the fate of poor people. In the eyes of the court, it was also fate.
Although this incident is over, the impact and shock it brought is far beyond that.
There were many people listening to the trial today. They spread the news to ten and hundreds, and soon the whole of Chang'an was stirred up.
Then it spread to surrounding areas and the entire world.
Because this is a case that reverses the past.
It shows the Qin law to people.
It shows that the poor are also protected by the law, and maids are also human beings, not so-called slaves. The poor cannot be killed at will.
It also explains the difference between work contract and personal contract.
When this incident spread, the people naturally praised it. Most of the wealthy families who had maid servants had no reaction, or they agreed, because no normal person would abuse or kill maids for no reason.
Yanfu.
Yan Kun had already been beheaded. After the verdict was handed down that day, Yan Shi'an also tried many different ways and found many people to gain access to him. At the very least, he wanted to save his second son's life.
Under the influence of money, some friends did introduce some people, but when it came to this matter, not a single official in Chang'an was willing to intervene, and they all shied away.
Just kidding, who is Liu Changqing? Everyone in the court is quarreling with each other, and the case is still in Kyoto Prefecture. If any official feels itchy and wants to take care of this matter, if you are targeted by Liu Changqing, I guarantee you will be bribed again.
At this time, Yan Shi'an looked ugly. He was saddened by the death of his second son and angry about other things.
Because basically all the servants and maids in Yan's mansion have left.
When the Kyoto Prefecture announced the verdict, it was stated that servants of the Yan House who had been tortured and beaten could terminate their contracts regardless of the length of time, and the Yan family could not stop them.
There was a contract before, and no one dared to say a word, but now that there is such an opportunity, those servants and maids, who would stay here unless they are sick, are running away as if they are running for their lives.
Of course Yan Shi'an did not dare to disobey the order, let alone challenge the government. He could only yell at the eldest son: "Look! Look at the good things your evil brother has done! Not only has the reputation of the Yan family been ruined, but he has also lost his own. life!"
A few days later.
Therefore, the impact and sensation of the incident also reached Xiao Yuan's ears.
In the palace study room, Liang Yuan was still standing below, and he couldn't help but say: "Master Liu is an upright official. In his eyes, he cannot tolerate those arrogant people."
"Yes, having Liu Changqing in the country is a blessing to the country. Having Liu Changqing in Kyoto Prefecture is a blessing to the people of Chang'an."
Xiao Yuan did not hesitate to praise, and then changed the subject: "How is Cheng Ping doing now?"
Of all the civil and military personnel left in the Ling Kingdom, Yin Dian had been given death a long time ago, while Cheng Ping had been in prison.
Liang Yuandao: "It's still the same, but lately, Lord Shangguan has been visiting me whenever he has free time."
Xiao Yuan understood that Shangguan Wenruo was still thinking of persuading him to surrender.
He shook his head slightly and said: "Cheng Ping is a loyal man. Even if the Ling Kingdom has been destroyed long ago, he still cannot surrender. Let's give him a ride tomorrow."
"No!" Liang Yuan accepted the order.
The next afternoon.
Outside Chang'an City, there is a beautiful place.
Xiao Yuan was dressed in casual clothes, accompanied by Liang Yuan and a group of elite guardsmen.
Opposite him stood Cheng Ping. Although his face was haggard and his hair was a little messy, he was not wearing prison clothes or shackles.
"Sir, if you know it, the world will be settled."
"Yes, since the Battle of Caizhou, I have understood that the world will eventually return to Qin."
"If that's the case, why bother insisting? If I assist Da Qin with my talents, I will make the world more prosperous and stable."
Xiao Yuan loves talents, otherwise, Cheng Ping would not be alive until now, and he would not even be without shackles and prison clothes.
Cheng Ping said in a calm voice: "Your Highness, you are a wise lord, and even more a heroic lord. Although Cheng Ping is unwilling to do so, he has to admit this. Now, why bother to force each other so hard? Even though the country is destroyed and my lord dies, But you can’t change Cheng Ping’s festival.”
To be honest, if Cheng Ping were demoted now, he would definitely get a good position.
Xiao Yuan was silent for a moment, nodded and said, "Mr. Chengquan, this is my respect for you."
As he spoke, he looked at the scenery in the distance: "Go back east and die. I don't want to compromise your moral integrity as a scholar."
"Thank you, His Highness King Qin——"
Cheng Ping bowed his hands and bowed deeply.
A group of elite soldiers from the Duwei camp accompanied him.
Xiao Yuan personally came to send him to his death out of regret and because of his long-standing rival.
Looking away, Xiao Yuan also sighed, his thoughts flying:
"In the battle of Qin Ling, at the beginning of the decisive battle, Cheng Ping opposed all opinions and proposed to use surprise troops to attack our army halfway across the river."
"If the Spirit King adopts it, I don't know what the war will be like." (End of Chapter)
