Huo Shaoheng shared the trial video with Gu Nianzhi. This was specially approved by his special line, so no one else had this privilege.
"Today is Cai Songyin, Tan Dongbang, and Hong Kangquan's trial." Huo Shaoheng hugged Gu Nianzhi as they nestled on the sofa and connected the video to the large TV on the opposite wall.
Gu Nianzhi finished a full breakfast and was actually feeling sleepy. She had indeed been lacking sleep for the past few days, and Huo Shaoheng's embrace made her feel incredibly warm and secure. She quickly fell asleep on Huo Shaoheng's arm.
Huo Shaoheng lowered the volume of the TV and shifted his body to allow Gu Nianzhi to sleep more comfortably.
On the TV, Cai Shengnan and Bai Yueran were arguing.
"Your Honor, although my client is still married to Tan Dongbang, everyone knows that Tan Dongbang publicly cheated, and their relationship has long been broken. The only reason they haven't divorced is because my client cares about their relationship and doesn't want Tan Dongbang's career to be destroyed.
"And Tan Dongbang's actions have long excluded my client from his inner circle. My client has no knowledge of Tan Dongbang's betrayal, so she cannot bear joint responsibility with him.
"Also, my client has performed meritorious deeds, so I hope the court will be lenient."
After Cai Shengnan finished speaking, she gave Cai Songyin a "don't worry" look.
Cai Songyin sighed slightly in relief.
Of course, she didn't want to be charged with treason like Tan Dongbang.
That kind of crime was either the death penalty or a life sentence. There was no third possibility.
Also, she really didn't know that Tan Dongbang was in contact with the Japanese.
If she had known earlier, she would've divorced him and reported him a long time ago …
Although Cai Songyin loved to play with power, she still had a bottom line.
This kind of man who was not only shameless but also willing to risk his life for power wasn't worth her effort at all.
She looked up to see Bai Yueran stand up and begin her questioning.
"Your Honor, the defendant, Cai Songyin, has always been married to Tan Dongbang. This is a legally recognized fact. As for the opposing lawyer's claim that she had nothing to do with Tan Dongbang's betrayal, that is also free testimony. She cannot produce any evidence to prove that the two are not related. On the contrary, I have a lot of material here to prove that Cai Songyin had full control over Tan Dongbang's election. Saying that she wasn't in Tan Dongbang's inner circle is pure nonsense. "
Bai Yueran didn't even look at Cai Shengnan and handed all the information to the court.
Cai Shengnan blushed a little, but she still stood up and said, "They used to be in the inner circle during the election, but ever since Tan Dongbang and Gu Yanran's affair came to light, their relationship as husband and wife only existed in name."
"But it's still famous. Being famous means you have legal support. As for whether it's real or not, it's not up to the court to investigate. " Bai Yueran seized on the loophole in Cai Shengnan's words and said, "Lawyer Cai, you can't do this. I'm talking about the law with you, and you're talking about feelings with me. How can we tell if it's real or fake? "
"I also have evidence here to prove that my client has been living separately from Tan Dongbang ever since he cheated on her." Cai Shengnan turned around with a smile and looked at Bai Yueran, who had a serious expression on her face. "This kind of separation is recognized by the divorce court. It wouldn't be that the military court wouldn't recognize it, right? This is what I mean by 'existing in name only'. "
Bai Yueran smiled slightly. "Is that so? But even if Cai Songyin and Tan Dongbang's marriage only exists in name only, Cai Songyin has a very close working relationship with Hong Kangquan, and Hong Kangquan is the real culprit behind the crime of treason. Lawyer Cai, please explain why your client is so close to Hong Kangquan. What is the reason? "
This was indeed the most difficult point to clear.
Cai Songyin looked up slightly and glanced at Bai Yueran.
Huo Shaoheng had promised her that if she told the truth, he would give her a chance to become a tainted witness, and he wouldn't sue her for this in court.
Did Bai Yueran not remember doing this?
Huo Shaoheng, who was in front of the TV, was also stunned. He immediately connected to Bai Yueran's Bluetooth headset and said, "Director Bai, Cai Songyin has already reached an agreement with us to become a 'tainted witness.'"
What he meant was that they shouldn't pursue the relationship between Hong Kangquan and Cai Songyin and make an issue out of it.
Bai Yueran knew this, but she felt that she should give Cai Songyin a warning. Otherwise, she would think that she was capable of silently erasing this incident …
Cai Shengnan was indeed in a difficult position.
This was indeed the most difficult thing to clear up. Furthermore, she knew that Cai Songyin hadn't told her about her relationship with Hong Kangquan even when they were in court. She had only said that he was her best friend's husband.
Therefore, Cai Shengnan braced herself and said, "Hong Kangquan is my client's best friend's husband. May I ask what the prosecutor means by saying that they have a 'close relationship'?"
"Is that so? Best friend's husband? " Bai Yueran snorted but didn't pursue the matter further. "Alright, let's not talk about this for now …"
She had already used her tone and posture to express her attitude.
Cai Songyin was sweating profusely. Only then did she feel alive again.
She wiped the sweat off her forehead with the back of her hand and heard the judge announce the verdict.
"The defendant, Cai Songyin, is not guilty of treason, guilty of election bribery, and guilty of manipulating the election. The assets of the companies under her name that participated in election bribery and manipulation will be confiscated. Due to her meritorious service during the waiting period, she will be sentenced to five years in prison with one year of probation. "
With probation, as long as she didn't continue to break the law during the probation period, she would be able to fight for a further reduction of Cai Songyin's sentence so that she wouldn't have to go to jail in the end.
This was already the best result she could achieve.
Cai Songyin smiled bitterly and hung her head low.
She wouldn't have to go to jail, but her future would be ruined.
The only thing she was glad about was that she had set up a trust fund for Tan Guiren early on.
It could be said that as long as Tan Guiren was still alive, she would be able to receive money from the trust fund for the rest of her life.
Bai Yueran and Cai Shengnan thanked the judge at the same time.
They were both happy to see this wedding.
After the lawsuit was over, Cai Songyin was released on the spot and went back with Cai Shengnan and Tan Guiren.
She held Tan Guiren's hand with a heavy heart and said, "Little Darling, don't be afraid about this. Mommy is fine."
"I'm not afraid." Tan Guiren held back her tears. "As long as Mommy can go home, everything is fine."
Cai Songyin sighed. "I didn't misjudge him. Huo Shaoheng was lenient towards me and didn't pursue this matter relentlessly."
If Huo Shaoheng had continued to harp on her relationship with Hong Kangquan, the case of the blogger's murder would definitely have been uncovered.
Hong Kangquan had another reason for killing the blogger. Cai Songyin was only a scapegoat for him to beat her at her own game.
Tan Guiren's heart skipped a beat. She wiped her tears. "Mommy is a good person, and so is Huo Shao. Only good people help good people."
Cai Songyin patted her shoulder. "It's getting late. Can you make me some lunch?"
"Oh? Lunch? Make it myself? "Tan Guiren was at a loss. She only knew how to make instant noodles.
Cai Songyin remembered that her daughter didn't know how to cook, so she immediately picked up her phone and ordered two takeouts from a nearby restaurant.
…
It was Tan Dongbang's trial after noon.
His case was much faster.
Because he hadn't hired a lawyer of Cai Shengnan's level, he obviously couldn't win against Bai Yueran, the head of the legal department.
Soon, the court announced, "Tan Dongbang colluded with foreign forces and used improper means to interfere with two elections. He was found guilty of disrupting the elections and bribery, as well as treason. The first trial sentenced him to life imprisonment."
Tan Dongbang exploded when he heard that. "Why is Cai Songyin only sentenced to five years, but I have to be sentenced to life imprisonment?! This is so unfair! I want to appeal! "
The judge looked up at him through his reading glasses and said coldly, "Appealing is the right granted to you by the Constitution. You can appeal, but the result of our first trial will not change. "
…
Tan Dongbang was taken away by the bailiffs.
Soon, Hong Kangquan was also brought in.
His eyes were dull, and he had to be supported by two bailiffs to be placed on the defendant's stand as he walked.
The lawyer he hired was also a rookie lawyer, because the other lawyers refused to defend him as soon as they heard about his case.
Only this kind of newbie reporter, who was not afraid of tigers, would ignore the wishes of the higher-ups and want to turn the case upside down.
However, this was related to the interests of the Special Operations Forces and the nation, so how could everything be made public?
Huo Shaoheng's gaze was unfathomably deep as he looked at the results on the television and counted down in his heart.
"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."
After counting to ten, Hong Kangquan's lawyer was speechless from Bai Yueran's rebuttal.
Hong Kangquan was still sitting on the defendant's stand in a daze.
Huo Shaoheng counted to five again, and the judge had already begun to read the verdict.
"Hong Kangquan has been found guilty of treason, causing the death of his colleague at sea and the injury of many of his colleagues. He has also sold top-secret national secrets. This is a heinous crime, and he is sentenced to death, to be carried out immediately."
Hong Kangquan's eyes, which had been blank all this time, finally twitched.
Then, it was as if he had woken up from a long dream.
He listened to the entire trial in silence and only made one request. "Before the execution, I want to see Huo Shaoheng."
"Why?" The judge was expressionless. "We need a reasonable reason."
Hong Kangquan thought about it. "In any case, this is what he is most concerned about."
This was also the reason why he had to be brought back alive.
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