FID – Chapter 541

 Chapter 541: There Would Always Be Descendants

  Liu Huai and his party lost one person from the outset, and their hearts gradually sank.

  Even if they were 90% certain that they could win this game, both His Majesty and the Regent in the The Hall of Supreme Harmony were biased towards the Little Liu family, then the remaining percentage of uncertainty was highly likely to occur.

  This absolutely must not.

  ”Your Majesty, Academician Liu is not satisfied with the results of the sentence handed down by this humble official. This official has reflected on myself and admit that I had indeed shortcomings. There were also reasons for this official’s oversight of the investigation procedures, but I can not resign myself to blame. Nonetheless,  I also said that if the Little Liu family is not convinced by the results, they can always cite evidence the next time. I am loyal to Your Majesty. For the country and for the people, I absolutely do not dare to slack off. Accusing me of bias is truly unjust.” After the person was dragged away, the magistrate changed his attitude when he spoke again.

  Grandpa Liu and his retinue looked at each other covertly, speechless.

  This magistrate was indeed the same as what Nannan told them privately, he was just a stump of grass on the top of a wall which swayed with every wind.

  He was devoid of moral integrity, and he would favor whichever side the situation was favorable.

  A little ahead, Liu Yusheng, Liu Zhixia and Fu Yuzheng did not dare to relax too early.

  The main event wasn’t over yet.

  Moreover, they still had no clue about what trump card Feng Qingbai held in his hand.

  ”I have read the relevant documents and records, and it is true that there is no discrepancy with what is written on the Liu family’s genealogy. Academician Liu, the Little Liu family refuses to accept this. Then, can you present your proof?” Feng Mohan asked.

  His back was a little chilly because his uncle was looking at him with a murderous look in his indifferent eyes.

  He didn’t want to go to this trouble either.

  If it were possible, he would have directly commanded for the Liu family to be thrown out.

  However, the civil and military officials were watching him. As the Emperor, he could not be willful even if he wanted to.

  Could he be blamed?

  ”Your Majesty, the genealogy of my family can be used as evidence. In addition, my family’s ancestors were born and raised in the village for generations. As long as some investigators are sent to the village to find the older generation and inquire a bit, everything will be clear. The village ancestral hall also has the entire village villagers information records, which are clear and precise. Finally, I have doubts about the genealogy of the Liu family of the capital, and I cannot be convinced of the authenticity of it.”

  As the only junior male present in the family, Liu Zhixia acted as the vanguard. This was also the result of his negotiation with Nannan.

  It was most suitable for him to step out at the beginning, and since he held an official position, today’s battle would also be included in the consideration of his future political performance.

  ”What does Academician Liu mean? Are you saying that the family tree of the Liu family is fake?”

  ”Your Majesty, this official has something to say!” Liu Huai immediately stepped forward and retorted angrily, “The genealogy of renown and aristocratic families is something that has been left from our ancestors. Nanling advocates filial piety, and filial piety is above all else. We, the descendants, are incapable and absolutely can’t tamper with the family genealogy! Academician Liu clearly said this to trap the Liu family in injustice! Accusations in court are all about evidence. If Academician Liu can’t provide evidence to back his words just now and has just been spouting false promises, the Liu clan will pursue this to the end!”

  ”That’s right. I’m afraid that Academician Liu knew that he had insufficient evidence and could not convince the public, so he wrongly accused us of falsifying the Liu clan’s genealogy! He must be harboring ulterior motives!” The Liu clans’ elders echoed. “Any falsified evidence presented to His Majesty is commiting high treason. It is a capital crime punishable by beheading. How dare the Liu clan do such a treacherous thing?! Academician Liu’s delusion can put the entire Liu clan to death! The ruthlessness of his heart makes people shudder. Please be the judge, Your Majesty!”

  ”Please see the truth of the matter, Your Majesty! When the genealogy of our clan was handed over to the magistrate, we had already done the appraisal ourselves, and there is no possibility of falsification! Academician Liu’s thoughts must be punished!”

  All the descendants of the Liu clan knelt down, cried and complained, creating such a noise in the hall.

  The Liu party watched their opponents’ shameless behavior, and they saw red. However, they couldn’t refute their words.

  They couldn’t come up with evidence to prove that their genealogy was falsified. Thus, suspicion was just useless.

  Furthermore, the verification they claimed was also backed by the magistrate, confirming that this was indeed the case.

  Liu Yusheng held her grandparents’ hands and comforted them secretly, giving them a reassuring look.

  Feng Qingbai must have directed the trial to be held in the Throne Room today. This meant that he was ready.

  They didn’t need to worry. They just had to wait quietly for the opportunity.

  ”It is not impossible to distinguish the authenticity of the genealogy.” Amidst the cacophony of cries of injustice from the Liu clan members, a cold voice rang out faintly and fell on everyone’s ears. 

  Feng Qingbai turned, looked at the people who stopped clamoring and smiled. “If the genealogy is fake, then the records about the ancestors of the Little Liu family must have been added recently. As long as you can identify this, you can distinguish the real from the fake.”

  Prime Minister Zuo glanced at Feng Qingbai in the queue. “Since it is a family genealogy, it is very old, and the ink marks on it are terribly old. If there’s a newly added handwriting, it can be identified at a glance. However, the Liu clan’s family tree that was shown to His Majesty just now has the same ink marks. There is no distinction between old and new, and the magistrate also personally verified the authenticity. There isn’t a trace of new words added to the old. Does Your Highness have a way to tell the difference?”

  ”Minister Zuo probably doesn’t know that the ancestor of the Liu clan was once an imperial doctor. In addition to his medical skills, he also had another skill, and that is to age ink marks that ordinary means can’t identify once dried. Rumors have it that when he was studying herbs, he accidentally discovered an herb with this function. At that time, they didn’t publicize it widely, so few people knew about it. I also heard the late Emperor mention it unintentionally once when I was young.”

  A commotion ensued in the ranks of the civil and military officials, everyone expressing surprise.

  ”Is there such a thing? That’s amazing. I have never heard of it even after serving as an official for so many years!”

  ”The matter of the ancestors of the Liu clan is dated a hundred years ago. It’s not surprising that none of us know a thing about it. Since His Highness heard it from the late Emperor’s mouth, there is absolutely no falsehood.”

  ”Make a handwriting so old that it can’t be identified by ordinary methods? I wonder what that medicinal herb is. How will His Highness prove it?”

  The comments of the various officials shocked the people on the ground, and a trace of panic flashed in their eyes.

  In order to cover up his panic, Liu Huai raged even louder. “This official knows that Your Highness is already the future son-in-law of the Little Liu family, and it is understandable for Your Highness to favor them. However, although the Liu clan is single-handedly weak, we will never suffer in silence for such injustice!”

  ”Patriarch Liu, don’t be in such a rush,” Feng Qingbai replied unhurriedly, “Your ancestor’s skill is not totally unknown. Even if an insider has passed away, there will always be descendants to speak of. Hahaha, it so happens that a senior imperial doctor informed a good friend about this matter, and this King fatedly made acquaintance with his friend’s descendant. Why don’t I invite this person to the palace? If Patriarch Liu has doubts deep inside, he can answer them for you.”

  Liu Huai’s eyelids shrank in an instant, and then he shot a venomous glance at Feng Qingbai.

  He already had an ominous premonition in his heart. Feng Qingbai would definitely not target him for nothing.

  Since he uttered so, it proved that it was true!

  He just used fate and coincidence as the superficial reasons. In private, who could tel; how long he has been preparing for this matter?!