webnovelfull Chapter 477 Little Old Man
Chapter 477 Little Old Man
The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice was decided by Your Majesty and the Minister of Justice, and all the officials served as witnesses. He was sentenced to beating in the court, and all his family property was confiscated. His relatives were exiled or sent to military service according to the laws of the Southern Merchants.
After the court session, Jiang An and Wu Heting walked out of the palace side by side.
At that time, she was asking Lord Wu about the caning...
The crime of the Left Vice Minister was serious enough to punish him with execution in the autumn. She didn't understand why His Majesty only punished him with a beating in court.
Lord Wu sighed, looked around to see if there was anyone else around, and then said, "Your Majesty said he would beat me with a stick, but he didn't say how many times."
After he explained it this way, Jiang An immediately understood.
This is to beat to death...
"Tsk tsk..."
The little girl shook her head, something flashing in her eyes.
Our Majesty is not as kind-hearted as he seems.
"Right Minister!"
Lord Wu paused when he heard the voice behind him calling him.
He glanced at Jiang An, who looked calm and had no intention of stopping, and asked, "Whatever?"
The little girl opened her eyes wide and looked innocent. "What do you care?"
There are many right assistant ministers in the court, so who says the one being called must be her?
After arguing for so long in the morning court, she was so dry-mouthed that she was too lazy to respond.
"Right Minister!"
"County Lady, please stay!"
The shout from the man behind him made many officials who were leaving turn around to look, and they almost called Akabane who was on patrol.
Jiang An touched his nose, looking helpless, and whispered to Wu Heting: "This is just a dog-skin plaster!"
Wu Heting had a look of gloating, "That's what censors are like."
"My Lord, what's the matter?"
The little girl turned around and looked at the person who came with a smile.
"Humph!"
The old man came up and snorted coldly, "County Lady, don't think that I am afraid of you because I won't sue you today. I will still sue you tomorrow morning!"
"If the county lady continues to overstep the line, I will sue her!"
"It is my duty as a censor to clean up the court!"
To be honest, in these few short sentences, Jiang An actually saw some heroic spirit of self-sacrifice in this old man.
He looks to be about the same age as the old man.
Judging from the scene in the court just now where he was about to take off his boots and hit someone, he seems to be in very strong health!
As the little girl thought about it, the smile on her face became more obvious.
Even Wu Heting looked sideways from time to time, wondering if this little ancestor had been perverted by the censors.
Lord Wu (taking a half step back): Are you okay?
"Then go ahead and sue me, sir!"
The little girl curved her eyebrows and bowed politely to the censor, "Don't worry, sir, I will never retaliate privately!"
The old man looked suspicious and looked Jiang An up and down several times.
She was the first one to be so kind to the censor...
In the past, those officials would have walked away long ago after hearing what he said.
I only heard the little girl say: "It is your responsibility to clean up the court, and it is also my responsibility to solve the case. You sue yours, and if there is anything wrong, we will meet in the court."
"really?"
In front of the towering Golden Throne Hall, Jiang An was wearing a black robe with embroidered gold, which made his slender figure look like a dark bamboo in the forest.
She said, "Seriously!"
Jiang An: "Lord Wu and I went to the mass grave yesterday and spent half a day looking through the bodies. Including the autopsy and the morning court session, we haven't closed our eyes for a long time..."
"Why don't we just do this today? I'll take a break too."
After all, she still has to search the house and send people to the Ministry of War, so she is very busy!
"If you have anything to ask, you can come to my house. I am always welcome."
The little girl spoke frankly, which made the old man more and more surprised.
Jiang An turned around and was about to leave, but he didn't expect to be grabbed by the wrist.
The brown mottled back of his hand reveals his age, while the warmth in his palm carries a bit of persistent strength.
The little girl lowered her eyebrows and looked at him, "My Lord, what are you doing...?"
The old man ignored her and just stared at her. "Did you find the body yourself?"
"Yes." Jiang An answered honestly.
"These are children who have traveled far away from home. We can't let them be eaten by vultures after they die."
Maybe it’s empathy…
Jiang An couldn't imagine what her father would do if her, who loved to play and make trouble, went out one day and could never come home again.
As soon as she said this, the old man let go of her hand, took a step back, and bowed solemnly to Jiang An.
The little girl quickly dodged to the side and supported the white-haired old man with one hand, "Sir, what are you doing..."
The old man straightened up and said, "I would like to thank the county lady on behalf of those children."
"But don't think too much, County Lady. I will still report you at the court tomorrow morning."
"what…"
What a strange old man.
"it is good!"
"I am waiting."
After saying goodbye, the little girl thought about it, shook her head and laughed.
"You have a good attitude..."
Wu Heting had a smile on his lips, thinking that the little girl had hit the jackpot by accident.
"He had only one wife and one son in his family. His son died young, and his family only knew that he was dead. They didn't even bring his body back. His wife held on for ten years, but she also left..."
"This old man is alone at home now."
This is also why he is so willing to take risks.
Jiang An frowned, "Is that so..."
She looked back and saw that the old man who stayed there had straightened his official robe and went to His Majesty's Chenglong Palace alone.
I don’t know who I will join this time.
After leaving the palace, Jiang An rode back home on horseback.
The people who had been waiting in the front hall didn't ask how the day went, but just pushed the little girl to have her meal.
During this time, Qi Shanyuan kept picking up food for An An, his brows furrowed, full of worry.
"Why are you so haggard..."
Huo Changming nodded, "That's right."
"When Xingsang and Shanyuan's imperial examinations are over, we will return to Chongzhou. We don't want to be such crappy officials anymore!"
No more serving!
The little girl rubbed her cheeks, trying to wake herself up and not bury her head in the bowl of rice.
She mumbled to herself while eating, breaking the rule of not talking while eating or sleeping.
"How is Zhenglu recovering from his injury?"
The guard stepped forward and said, "Miss, these are just superficial injuries that have long been healed. Please tell me if you need anything!"
"Take thirty of your personal soldiers and go to the Dali Temple to find the leader of the Golden Guards. Together with him, surround the Ministry of War first. From the ministers to the petty officials, no one can be spared."
"They are not allowed to send messages to the outside world, and their families are not allowed to visit them!"
Qi Shanyuan was shocked, "Surround the Ministry of War?"
Zhenglu's heart was also filled with turmoil, but he still followed the order and did his job.
Since they were with Jin Wei, it proved that the matter was handled clearly and their hundred or so people would not be besieged.
"Ah."
Jiang An responded, chewed a few bites and swallowed it.
"I tampered with the student's body and put the blame on the Ministry of War and the Akabane Army. Your Majesty has ordered the Ministry of War to clear itself of the charges."
"By the way... I'm afraid someone might be causing trouble recently, so try not to leave the house alone."
The little girl clapped her hands, and there was a commotion near the front hall.
Under the shocked gazes of several friends, secret guards flew out from trees, bushes, beams...any place you can think of and can't think of.
They all knelt on the ground and saluted Jiang An silently.
Huo Changming's jaw almost dropped in shock, "I didn't even notice it!"
What a skill!
His eyes began to show eagerness.
"They will be there to protect you."
Jiang An called them out just to say hello, and with a wave of his hand, the secret guards dispersed.
It was as if... the scene just now was just an illusion.
"how about you?"
After asking this question, Li Xingsang suddenly felt a little stupid.
How come there are fewer people around An An?
The little girl held the bowl and smiled, her eyes full of cunning, "I have four four~"