FID – Chapter 224

The middle-aged man sneered anew, “How preposterous! Because of your suspicion, you can accuse your fellow student of framing you! If you have evidence to prove that you were wronged, prove that Liang Yu was behind it. I can immediately arrest him and give you justice!  But if you can’t provide the evidence, you are slandering a fellow student and a court official! By then, both crimes will be punished together, which may be more severe than your current punishment!”

His words rendered the Lius silent. They indeed couldn’t produce any evidence.

Without evidence, it meant His Honor wouldn’t believe in Liu Zhixia’s innocence. He might really want to overturn the established charges, but it was probably hopeless, not to mention that there was someone who was obstructing from the side.

“Although the official rank of an inspector is very low, he’s also considered an official! The crime of slandering a court official is serious and punishable depending on the gravity of the case! Lu Zhixia, you’re still young now and a first offender, so I’ll be lenient with you. Get yourself and companions out of here quickly. Don’t come and sputter nonsense again!”

The middle-aged official’s words made the Liu family’s hearts both sad and humiliated. In the end, Liu Dalin retorted.

“Everyone says that officials are double-tongued, protecting each other. I thought I would meet a good official today who could plead for the people, but never expected the same ravine! This vulgar person has widened his knowledge. Where else are there any parental officials in this world? Where else can you find just and incorruptible officials?!”

The middle-aged official’s face turned blue and white as he slapped the armrest. He furiously rebuked, “How dare you!”

Liu Yusheng fixed her eyes on this man coldy and slowly stepped forward. “I, surnamed Liu of Xinghua Village, know a bit about medicine. I usually diagnose people’s illnesses and prescribe medicine in the village. I’m also quite well-known around Xiangshan and Yunzhou. Today, my brother has been wronged and my family is grieved and indignant. Since Your Excellency is asking for evidence, I have a method to identify the injustice.”

The middle-aged man was about to speak when the old man, who remained silent without showing any emotions, heard Liu Yusheng’s words and looked towards her. “I heard that there is a Little Divine Doctor in Xinghua Village surnamed Liu, and her medical skills are quite outstanding. Is it you, little girl?”

“The people flatter me, but I dare not acknowledge being a divine doctor. But, it’s me.”

The old man sized up Liu Yusheng for a moment and nodded. “What can you do and tell us? If you can really prove that your brother was wronged, I will do justice to him and return his innocence.”

Liu Yusheng smiled and said, “Could I speak to you alone for a moment?”

The old man’s eyes flashed with interest, and he really got up, leading the young girl towards the flower hall next door, blocking everyone’s eyes and ears.

The middle-aged man sat in his place, his complexion turning gloomier.

This was guarding against him!

The two did not leave for long and walked back after a short while.

After the old man sat down, he immediately ordered, “Call the inspector who was in charge of the random check that day. In addition, find three more people at random to come help in solving the cas. Anyone can do regardless of their identity.”

This was uncalled for. Could anyone help solve the case?

The Liu couple, Qian Wanjin, and Shi Xianrou secretly exchanged glances, and for a moment couldn’t understand what trick Nannan was playing.

“Lord Yang, what are you doing?” The middle-aged man wanted to probe.

The old man waved his hand. “Lord Hou, you’re the magistrate of Yunzhou, so you should hear this case. This is about the future of the students, and the cheating case during the examination transpired under my supervision. I will overstep the bounds of my authority this time, and I hope you will forgive me.”

The Liu family all looked at the middle-aged man, their eyes spitting fire and disdainful.

It turned out that he was the Yunzhou magistrate, Liang Yu’s uncle!

No wonder he has been speaking harshly on the sidelines, obstructing them in redressing their grievances!

“What are you saying? If you can really clarify the grievances for this student and return innocence, I will be more than happy. This is a good thing. How can I blame you?” Hou Deye said with a smile, but his heart was already sinking with a vague uneasiness creeping down on him.

He would covertly sweep a glance at Liu Yusheng from time to time, but found that the girl remained calm. There was even an aloof around her as if she was mapping out a strategy.

The more calm she was, the more uneasy he was deep down. This young girl gave him an oppressive sense of threat.

Ultimately, did she really have a way to prove innocence, and what exactly was her way?

Earlier, Liu Zhixia’s confession involved his nephew, Liang Yu. Once it was proved that Liu Zhixia was indeed wronged, Liang Yu would surely be brought in in the end, and he would also be implicated.

What should he do then?

During the period when everyone in the hall was immersed in their own thoughts, the inspector and three servant-like people who were brought in to help arrived one after another.

Lord Yang signaled Liu Yusheng. “Little girl, let’s start.”

All eyes centered on Liu Yusheng.

Liu Yusheng pulled out four small porcelain bottles from her waist purse and placed them on the table. “This is the potion I have researched over the years in my spare time. After drinking this potion, the effect it exerts is somewhat similar to spilling the beans after drinking. So whenever someone asks a question, what the person who drank the medicine says must be the truth. Honestly, I asked Lord Yang to find three people regardless of their identities to verify the effect of this medicine in front of everyone.”

Hou Deye sneered, “A potion that can make people tell the truth? It’s ridiculous! A lowly doctor in the countryside really thinks she is a divine doctor. Verifying the effectiveness of your potion on this occasion, don’t tell me you’re going to use this drug to solve this case.”

Liu Yusheng smiled faintly, not angry or impatient. “Your Excellency, why not wait and see?”

After speaking, she handed the three bottles to the three servants. “Drink these potions. Rest assured, after the effect of the medicine wears off, you won’t feel any discomfort.”

The three people looked at each other, took the medicine and drank it.

Liu Yusheng smiled, watching the three people drink the medicine. Do you want to verify it yourself? If you have anything to ask, you can ask anything you want. Father, Mother, Big Brother, Young Boss, Miss Shi, you can also ask. Any question is fine.”

Qian Wanjin’s eyes sparkled a little. “Can I really ask anything?”

“Yes.”

“Perfect, then let me do it!” Qian Wanjin rubbed his palms and approached the three. “Have you ever been to a brothel?”

Liu Yusheng, Liu family, Shi Xianrou, “…” Black lines appeared in their foreheads.

Immediately after, three different voices sounded in turn.

“Been there.”

“No.”

“Been there.”

Qian Wanjin asked again, “How many times have you been there?”

“Six times.”

“Twice.”

Question, “Have any of you ever hooked up with any of the maids in the house?”

“My wife at home is too fierce, I won’t dare.”

“I’m with Wan Qing, a second-class maid beside my third aunt, but I haven’t dared to tell my third aunt yet.”

“A maid is hitting on me, but she’s not good-looking, and I don’t like her. I hide when I see her.”

Qian Wanjin smiled indecently and moved closer, almost whispering, “So did you steal…”

Before he could finish the question, Shi Xianrou dragged him away. “This is a trial. Don’t fool around.”

Liu Yusheng and the Liu family have already covered their faces in shame.