"Are you Li Lingyu?"

Li Jing, the secretary of the Criminal Department, was the first to react, and he obviously recognized who the girl was. And the three envoys present, only his expression was different.

"Exactly. Uncle Li Jing, I haven't seen him for many years, and my niece and daughter have given her uncle a gift. ”

Li Lingyu was dressed in white, although she was only dressed as a civilian, her face was beautiful, as delicate as a hibiscus out of the water. After receiving the reply, Li Jing's gaze changed again. At this time, Dali Siqing and the imperial doctor also came back to their senses.

"Li Lingyu? Are you the Scholar of the Ministry of Rites, the daughter of the King of Hejian County? ”

"Back to the two adults, it's a little girl."

Li Lingyu bowed slightly to Li Jing, and then saluted the other two one by one. Seeing this, Dali Siqing hurriedly returned the salute, but his face became more and more difficult to look at.

The woman in front of her can be described as huge. His father was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites of the Dynasty, the king of Hejian County, Emperor Taizong, Li Xiaogong. There is nothing in this Ministry of Rites, but it is just an official position of the third grade. Among the six ministries of the imperial court, the Ministry of Rites has the least real power. However, the title of the king of Hejian County is from the first grade, which is equivalent to the three divisions of the prince and the prince, and is second only to the prince. This level of identity is far above everyone in this court.

More importantly, Li Xiaogong is a relative of the royal family and a cousin of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin. In the process of unifying the world by the Li family's father and son, Li Xiaogong's military exploits were second only to Li Shimin among the members of the royal family. The girl in front of her, since she is Li Xiaogong's daughter, is like the county lord, according to the etiquette system, the three envoys must also be treated respectfully.

"What is the matter with the county lord here?"

After a moment of silence, Dali Siqing asked tentatively. Subsequently, he set his sights on Li Jing, the secretary of the Criminal Department. As an official of the same dynasty, he naturally knows that the relationship between Li Jing and Li Xiaogong can be said to have a deep origin.

In the last years of the Great Cause, Li Jing was still a county of the Sui Dynasty. Aware of Li Yuan's rebellion, he pretended to be a prisoner and went to Jiangjun to prepare to report to Emperor Yang of Sui. But later he was captured by Li Yuan in Chang'an City, and he was about to be beheaded, but he was rescued by Li Shimin before his execution, and entered the shogunate and used as a third guard.

In the first year of Wude, Li Xiaogong paid homage to Dr. Zuo Guanglu, was named the ambassador of Shannan Zhaowei, and passed through Bashu on the order of Li Yuan. Soon after, Li Shimin secretly sent Li Jing to serve under Li Xiaogong. The two have always had a superior-subordinate relationship since they passed through Bashu. Later, they worked together to make great achievements in the process of pacifying the division of all parties in the early Tang Dynasty. In the fourth year of Wude, the two destroyed Xiao Milling and successfully appeased the Lingnan Prefectures. In the sixth year of Wude, the two led an army to attack Fugong Qi, and it took only one year to pacify Jiangnan.

The relationship between Li Xiaogong and Li Jing can be described as a life-and-death friend who has been on the battlefield, and has always been talked about by civil and military officials. Although Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Xiaogong was obsessed with banquets, singing and dancing, and has always lived in a simple place. But the more this was the case, the closer the emperor became to him. And Li Jing's military exploits under Li Xiaogong's account have never been buried, which shows that the relationship between the two is extraordinary.

Sure enough, after Li Jing recognized Li Lingyu, his attitude immediately softened, and he no longer quarreled with Wei Zheng. Dali Siqing's question, before Li Lingyu could answer first, he spoke.

"You're here to retract your confession for this young man Lu Xin? Four days ago, were you also in Dongcheng? ”

"Back to your lordship." Hearing the word Dongcheng, Li Lingyu's expression suddenly changed. But after hesitating for two seconds, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "The little girl is indeed in Dongcheng." At that time, there were men in black who committed murder in the alleys, and the little girl was almost killed. At that time, thanks to the sudden appearance of this prince and the drive away the assassins, the little girl was able to save a life. Now that I heard that the court was going to interrogate this son as a murderer, the little girl was really guilty and had to come! ”

When Li Lingyu said this, his voice suddenly raised, and he raised his head suddenly.

"Three adults, Ling Yu has the blood of my Li Tang royal family on her body, and she should shoulder the honor and disgrace of the royal family. Your Majesty has every opportunity, is diligent and loves the people, just to make my Tang Dynasty eternal and solid. Let the people of the world live a good life. But if you want to do this, the court must be fair. And if you want to be just, you must know the law and the penal code. Even a small county order to decide a wrongful case or an unjust case can make the people panic and uneasy, let alone the three divisions appointed by His Majesty? ”

"You're saying that he almost killed you that day, and he saved you?"

After listening to Li Lingyu's narration, Li Jing's face changed greatly, and he suddenly took a step forward. He obviously cared about the girl's safety, and when he heard that Li Lingyu was almost killed, his eyes were completely frightened and very afraid.

"Ling Yu, you are confused! How can the dignified county lord wander out of the mansion alone? In case you have three long and two short, be filial to him...... What should he do...... Alas! ”

Seeing Li Jing's reaction, the expressions of Dali Siqing and Imperial Doctor all sank. The two glanced at each other, both sensing a hint of worry in each other's gazes. Although it is said that the three divisions will intervene, in fact, the real authority to adjugate the case lies with the criminal department. Dali Temple presided over the interrogation, and the Imperial Doctor only supervised. The secretary of the criminal department is the real decision-maker. Moreover, after the case was completed, the emperor asked questions, and they were all answered by the Shangshu of the Criminal Department.

But Lu Xin's case has just been tried, and the verdict was pronounced in front of so many ordinary people. If the case is overturned in the blink of an eye, spread out, lose face and be accused of dereliction of duty and mediocrity, then the matter will be big.

At this moment, not only Dali Siqing and Doctor Yushen have ugly faces. Wei Tongyun, who was standing outside the public hall, also squinted a pair of cold eyes, staring at Wei Zheng and the others.

The case has obviously been tried, and Lu Xin has already pressed his handprint. As long as the verdict is submitted, the emperor's holy decree will be unjust, even if it is found to be an unjust case in the future, it will definitely not be overturned. Even if it really turns over, time has passed, and it will not help. But now, because of the sudden appearance of a few people in front of him, the roasted duck seems to be flying away, how can Wei Tun not be angry?

"Lord Lingyu, it's not that the lower officials don't believe your words. This case is really very important, and as a member of the royal family, you must not make a mistake. You said you happened to be in the East Side that day, so where exactly are you located? And what did you do? Furthermore, can anyone prove all this? ”

Dali Siqing has been in charge of Datang Prison for many years, so naturally it is not so easy to deal with. Seeing that Li Jing was shaken, he hurriedly asked rhetorically. After Li Lingyu listened, her face suddenly turned red, her eyes flickered, and she was speechless.

"I, I...... I am, I'm going to see ......."

"Master Xiang! Don't you ask for a witness? I am the witness. ”

At this time, Wei Qing suddenly walked to the court and took over Li Lingyu's words. Seeing this, Dali Siqing's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he slapped the table suddenly.

"Wei Qing, as my Dali Temple, you have to be responsible for your words and deeds. What's more, on that day, you clearly went to chase the murderer, how have you ever seen the county lord? ”

"Lord Xiang, Wei Qing has served in Dali Temple for many years, and every bit of what he has done, your old man has seen it in his eyes. What kind of person I am, others don't know, don't you know? I was present when Wang Quanyi was stabbed to death. At that time, many brothers in my Dali Temple saw it, and it was definitely not killed by Lu Xin! I have already reported this matter to Lord Shaoqing. Moreover, on the night of the fire in the West Market, Lu Gongzi helped me arrest the assassins. Such a heroic young man, if the court executes him as a thief, I am afraid it will be unfair! ”

"Hmph, that's enough! Wei Qing, you are Dali Sicheng and have participated in this case. I am to the law, and your testimony is useless. Stand down, what this official is looking for is the person certificate of the county lord of Lingyu, you haven't seen it with your own eyes, it's useless to say more! ”

Wei Qing's words made Dali Siqing's face change several times. The two of them both served in Dali Temple, one was a chief and the other was a subordinate, so they naturally knew each other very well. Although he didn't like Wei Zheng, he didn't hate Wei Qing. Therefore, even if he was bumped into by Wei Qing, he did not get angry. It's just that Lu Xin's case is very important, and the Imperial Temple is involved, so he naturally doesn't want to change the verdict easily.

"Oh, what Lord Xiang means is that as long as you can find a witness to prove the Lord of Lingyu, then the case of this young man surnamed Lu can be reversed?"

Seeing this, Wei Zheng suddenly took two steps forward, raised his head and laughed. And as soon as he spoke, the face of the third envoy sank again. At this time, Li Jing was not easy to meddle because of Li Lingyu's relationship, and it was the best policy to keep quiet. The imperial doctor on the side naturally knew it, and hurriedly grabbed the words.

"The three divisions will be tried, and my Yushitai has the responsibility of supervision. The old man has the emperor's order, and he will never allow an unjust, false and wrongful case. Lord Wei, as long as there is a certificate that can prove the Lord of Lingyu, the verdict will be changed immediately. ”

"Okay, Dali Temple patrol, where are Zhu Dazhi, Lin Hu and others."

Wei Zheng shouted, and a group of people soon walked into the outside of the mansion. Look at the dress, all of them are the catch of Dali Temple. When these people walked to the public court, they didn't look at others, and immediately saluted to Dali Temple.

"My lord, four days ago, it was the lowly people who sent the county lord back to the county king's mansion from Anyi Fang. For this reason, the king of Hejian County also gave a reward of silver. What the county lord said is true. I was waiting for ......."

A few catchers told the whole story of the process of finding Li Lingyu in the alley four days ago, and after listening to it, Dali Siqing frowned and was speechless for a while. And Doctor Yu Shi glanced at Li Jing who was silent, suddenly closed his eyes and sighed.

"It seems that this case is indeed my anxiety. However, this person forcibly broke into the national mansion, which is also a major crime. Two adults, how to change the verdict in this case, you have your own ideas. ”

"Hahahaha...... A big sin? If he hadn't been hunted down, how could he have run into the mansion of the eldest grandson? Three, do you still know what is wrong? Li Jing, Xiang Yan, Situ Yukong, and the three of them received the order. ”

With a long laugh, Wei Zheng suddenly took out a holy decree from his cuff. Seeing this, the three envoys changed color one after another, and hurriedly knelt down.