450 Obtain A Confession Under Torture (2)
Lord Cai’s eyes flashed. He felt a little guilty and did not dare to look into Shen Yijia’s eyes. However, there were so many commoners watching outside. He could only brace himself and say, “There are witnesses and physical evidence. Isn’t the evidence conclusive? How can you say that it’s a one-sided story?”
Shen Yijia sneered. “These witnesses? I’ve never seen them before. They’re just some people who colluded to slander me. What kind of witnesses are they? I won’t acknowledge any of them.”
She just knelt there, not feeling that she was about to become a prisoner at all.
Shen Ruyun glanced at Lord Cai unhappily.
Lord Cai shuddered. He also wanted to close the case quickly, but Shen Yijia had to confess for him to do anything.
He thought to himself that the Shen family was really messy. He didn’t understand at first.
However, after Consort Jing appeared, if he still didn’t understand what the Shen family was up to, his years as the capital magistrate would have been in vain.
However, what could he do if he knew? He was a higher-ranking official.
In the capital, where a random rock could hit a third-grade official, he was really nothing.
That person was related to the Imperial Family now, and he could not afford to offend her.
Besides, the reason why he could sit here safely for so many years was not because of his godly judgment, but because of his keen eyes.
In a place like the capital, justice was not needed, especially when it came to cases involving officials. Whoever had the stronger backing had always been in the right.
These thoughts flashed through his mind. He gritted his teeth and sneered. “I’ve seen many criminals like you who refuse to confess after entering court. Men, give her a beating.”
He did not believe that a delicate little girl could be stubborn after being beaten up a few times.
Compared to being worried that Song Jingchen would take revenge, he was clearly more afraid of the powerful Lord Jing. After all, Song Jingchen was no longer the son of the Bulwark Duke.
No matter how smart he was, he was still alone.
As soon as he finished speaking, two bailiffs stepped forward and were about to press Shen Yijia to the ground. One of them held a board and was prepared to hit her at any moment.
The three members of the Shen family revealed smug smiles at the same time. Shen Yijia’s eyes turned red with anger.
When this matter was over, she would write her name upside down if she didn’t beat them up until they cried for their parents.
She resisted the urge to punch the unconscious official’s head and struggled. “I’m a woman. How can I avoid everyone and bring a man out of the city?”
“You’re simply trying to force a confession. When my husband returns, he definitely won’t let you off.”
Shen Yijia knew that if she resisted and hit someone now, it would only make things worse.
The commoners watching outside could not bear to watch. Their minds, which had been washed by Shen Ruyun’s words, also regained a trace of clarity. This really felt like trying to obtain a confession using torture.
“Could it be that she really didn’t do it?”
“It’s possible. She’s just a little girl. How would she be able to carry him out of the city?”
“Then aren’t you accusing someone wrongly?”
“Shh, can’t you see who’s sitting inside?”
There were more and more such discussions. These people were like this. They were fence-sitters who would explain themselves one after another.
Madam Li, Lin Shao, and Bruiser were so anxious that their eyes turned red. They tried their best to push past the bailiffs in front of them and rush in.
Lord Cai’s heart skipped a beat. He glanced at Consort Jing and met Shen Ruyun’s gaze. He calmed down and sneered. “Since you said that you didn’t do it, where did you go out of the city on the day of the incident? Who can testify for you?”
Shen Yijia was stunned. She naturally could not say that she was going to Madam Wang’s grave.
“When you confess, I naturally have a way to make you reveal your accomplices.” With that, he waved his hand to signal the bailiffs to attack.
Shen Wenbo sneered. He had naturally made arrangements for these accomplices.
“Sister Jia…”
“Sister-in-law…”
“Sister…”
Seeing the board raised high, Madam Li, Lin Shao, and Bruiser exclaimed at the same time.
“I can.”
Amidst the exclamations, a cold voice suddenly sounded.
At the same time, a figure quickly rushed into the hall and kicked the raised board away.
The board landed on Shen Pingxiu’s head, who had craned his neck to see Shen Yijia get beaten up.
He fainted on the spot before he could even cry out in pain.
“Father.” Shen Wenbo and his sister were shocked.
Xuanyuan Ce walked in from the path made by the commoners and glanced at the chaotic hall with a frown.
Chu Feng looked at Shen Pingxiu, who was surrounded by people. He rubbed his nose guiltily.