The Minister of the Ministry of Justice pronounced the verdict, Wei Zian oppressed the good citizens, brutally causing one to die, and bribed the County Government for false testimony.
According to the laws of Great Chu, he should be exiled to the borderlands.
But as Wei Zian is dead, this case is concluded.
The commoners gathered at the entrance, although they were just shocked by the act of patricide, were left screaming in fright.
Yet when they heard the Minister of the Ministry of Justice announce the result, they couldn’t help but cheer in approval.
"Well judged! A life for a life, it’s only right and proper!"
"Yes! Even the nobility cannot escape justice!"
Wei Zian’s case was the first precedent since the founding of Great Chu where a commoner’s unjust death at the hands of nobility was overturned.
This undoubtedly gave the people some confidence.
They would dare to boldly resist if they faced injustice in the future.
Things finally settled down, the rain ceased, and the bright sunshine pierced through the clouds and spread down.
Bai Zhi’er lifted her little skirt, blinking her round black eyes, and softly said, "Thank you, Uncle Prime Minister, Uncle Minister of the Ministry of Justice for your strong support."
The little girl turned to those commoners who testified: "And thank you, uncles and aunts, and Grandpa Doctor."
"Because everyone joined forces and bravely stood out, Uncle Yang Zhuang in heaven could find solace."
A woman pulled a package of Silver Taels from her sleeve.
She walked forward, handed it to the Xiu Luo Envoy with both hands.
And quite embarrassedly said, "Inside here is the hush money given by the Wei Family; back then, although it was a lot of silver, for a moment I was blinded and accepted it."
"However, later on, holding onto it made me very restless, so I kept it under the bed and didn’t dare to use it. I’ve occasionally had nightmares these few years."
"Now that the truth is finally revealed, I can’t keep this money!"
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice nodded, praised: "Thinking this way is a good thing."
Yang Xiazi scratched his head: "What about me? I can’t bring it out, that money was all lost in the gambling house."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice shook his head helplessly: "According to the law, since you are an accessory and did not report, you also have to serve a sentence."
"Considering your willingness to provide a counter-testimony, your punishment is to help repair the rooftops of residential houses for three months."
Bai Zhi’er smiled sweetly: "That’s good, with work to do, you won’t think about gambling!"
Yang Xiazi was unwilling but dared not refuse, so he had to agree.
After handling the matter, Feng Fuce first sent Bai Zhi’er to the carriage.
"Wait here for me, I’ll take you to a place in a moment." He stood by the window, looking at the little one’s round cheeks, instructing in a clear voice.
Bai Zhi’er obediently nodded.
Soon after, she saw Feng Fuce return to the main hall.
She didn’t know what he instructed Chu Ping, but Master Wei’s face immediately changed.
At this moment, Prime Minister Wen walked to the side of the carriage.
Bai Zhi’er promptly smiled sweetly: "Uncle Prime Minister, are you going to ride the carriage back to the palace with us?"
Prime Minister Wen clasped his hands and bowed: "Your Highness the Princess, this official is here specifically to thank you."
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Prime Minister Wen respectfully, with a smile and kindness: "I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but Your Highness the Princess is a Blessing Star; perhaps it’s your fortune that allowed me to discover the illness early."
"Thank you, Your Highness the Princess." As he spoke, he bowed deeply.