The so-called Supreme Court would handle the case as usual, which meant that they would rely on witnesses and material evidence.
Moreover, both of these things pointed out that Li Shiyan was the murderer!
If there was no evidence to prove his innocence, Magistrate Huang would arrest him and bring him to justice. He would be punished according to Qujiang's criminal law.
It was tantamount to sentencing Li Shiyan to death.
Now, Li Shiyan could only place all his hopes on Su Ziluo. Otherwise, he wouldn't have tried so hard to avoid the people outside to see him. For him, Su Ziluo was his only hope.
Only he could save him.
"Ziluo, what should I do now? How can I clear my name? "
Su Ziluo was also troubled.
He pondered for a moment.
He hoped that he could think of a way.
At this time, Qi 'er, who was guarding outside, suddenly knocked on the door and said, "Young Master, Master Li just sent someone over, saying that the Marquis has arrived. He now invites you to the side hall, saying that there are a few other masters present, and that you should go and discuss the matter regarding the Crown Prince."
Hearing this, Li Shiyan's eyes widened. "Father?"
It was easy to imagine how big the commotion was.
Even Yan Jing had received the news. Naturally, Wang Huai's death had also spread.
Everyone in the city must be talking about it.
Moreover, with all the evidence, Marquis Kang might place righteousness before family.
Thinking of this, Li Shiyan was confused. "Ziluo, do you think my father will believe me? If he doesn't believe me, then what should I do? Maybe my father will personally send me to the Supreme Court. "
Su Ziluo calmly considered the matter and quickly made a decision. He took out a clean set of clothes and handed it to Li Shiyan. "Change your clothes first, then come with me to see Magistrate Li and the Marquis."
What?
Li Shiyan was shocked. He grabbed the clothes in his bosom. "I can't! Right now, there is no evidence to prove my innocence. If I go there now, the people from the Supreme Court will immediately arrest me and send me to prison. " Su Ziluo's expression was solemn. He earnestly analyzed the situation. "This is your only way to survive. If you continue to run, even if you are not the murderer, you will become the murderer! As long as you come forward and explain the matter clearly, you are truly acting for yourself.
That is the way to clear your name. "
This …
Li Shiyan hesitated.
But he was not sure.
He panicked a little!
Su Ziluo grabbed his arm and said, "Heir, if you really didn't kill anyone, I guarantee that I won't let them take you to the Supreme Court."
Li Shiyan had always trusted him!
So, after hearing this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll go with you."
After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Li Shiyan freshened up and followed Su Ziluo to the manor's side hall.
When Su Ziluo, Li Shiyan, and Qi 'er came out of the courtyard, the Supreme Court's elite soldiers were stunned for a moment, but they quickly reacted.
A group of people surrounded the three of them!
"Men, capture the heir!"
The people of the Supreme Court were working for the Emperor, so they didn't care about Li Shiyan's status as an heir. Naturally, they wouldn't give him any face!
Li Shiyan showed no fear. "Which one of you dares to make a move?"
"Crown Prince, Wang Huai is dead. Someone testified that you killed him. Now, I want to bring you back to the Supreme Court."
"I didn't kill anyone!"
"Then go and tell the lord to arrest him!"
"Wait!" Su Ziluo, who was sitting in his wheelchair, shouted. His expression was calm as he looked at the elite soldiers. He coldly said, "Get out of the way!"
One of the elite soldiers said, "General Wen, please don't make things difficult for us."
"This general wants to bring the heir to see Lord Li. Are you going to stop me?"
"This …" "The matter has not been thoroughly investigated, yet you want to arrest him? Are you going to accuse the heir of a crime? Wait until I bring the heir to see Lord Li and Huang Dali, then I'll explain myself. Get out of the way! "Su Ziluo's tone was flat, but it carried an intimidating aura.
Momentum.
The Supreme Court's elite soldiers looked at each other in dismay. In the end, they chose a compromise and followed Li Shiyan to the side hall to prevent him from escaping.
…
The news of Li Shiyan's sudden appearance immediately spread throughout the manor.
Zhu Yao was tired from crying and had just woken up when she heard the commotion outside.
Cai 'er quickly pushed the door open and anxiously said, "Miss, miss …"
Zhu Yao propped herself up from the bed. "What happened?"
"The heir came."
"Really?" Zhu Yao got off the bed and grabbed Cai 'er's hand. "Where is he? Where is he now? "
"The Crown Prince and General Su are now going to see Lord Li. Those people from the Supreme Court don't dare to arrest them, so they followed them all the way. They said that the Marquis and the Old Master came together and they are all listening!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yao quickly walked towards the door and said, "I also want to go. I'll go and beg Father. Father will definitely protect the heir."
Her body was weak, and coupled with her grief, she almost fell before she reached the door. Cai 'er quickly supported her and advised, "Miss, you absolutely cannot go at this time."
"I want to see Shi Yan. I want to see Father."
"But Miss, you can't do anything even if you go! Your body is so weak, you should stay in the room and wait for news. I believe that the Marquis and Master will definitely protect the heir. You don't have to worry. "Cai 'er said.
Zhu Yao's complexion was not good. She was helped to the bed and sat down. Her eyes were filled with tears as she prayed, "Nothing must happen to Shi Yan. If something really does happen to him, I …" As she spoke, her hands tightly clutched the bundle of clothes around her chest.
If something really happened to Li Shiyan …
She didn't want to live anymore!
Cai 'er could only comfort her.
When Zhu Yao's emotions gradually calmed down, she ordered Cai 'er to go to the side hall and gather information. If there was any news, she would immediately report to her.
"Yes!" Cai 'er hurried over.
It wasn't just Cai 'er who went to gather information. Many people in the manor also went to the side hall, but they didn't dare to approach and could only wait in the distance.
At this time, Su Ziluo ordered Qi 'er to wait outside while he personally brought Li Shiyan to the side hall.
Inside the hall, Lord Li, the Supreme Court Chancellor, Marquis of Kangding, Minister Zhu and Minister Wang were all sitting.
When they saw Su Ziluo and Li Shiyan enter together, they were all shocked.
At that moment, Marquis of Kangding's heart felt a little more at ease. Previously, he was worried that something had happened to his son. Now that he was safe and sound, he could finally relax.
He slowly stood up and took two steps forward. He looked at his son whose figure was slightly thin and no longer graceful, and he called out, "Shi Yan?"
When Li Shiyan saw the Marquis, he couldn't hold himself back and immediately knelt down. "Father, you must uphold justice for your son!"
"In the end, what happened here?"
"I didn't kill anyone! Father, you must believe me! " Not waiting for the Marquis to speak, Minister Wang was extremely agitated. His face was filled with hostility and anger. He pointed at Li Shiyan and said, "You finally appeared! You cruelly killed Huai 'er and caused him to lose his whole body. Now, you still dare to say that you didn't kill him? Now, the evidence is conclusive.
You killed Huai 'er! "
Li Shiyan retorted, "I didn't kill him!"
"If you didn't kill him, why did you run away?" Minister Wang turned his head and ordered Huang Dali, "Huang Dali, the murderer is right in front of you. Why haven't you sent someone to arrest him?"
This …
It wasn't easy for Huang Dali to do this!
He couldn't arrest him just because he wanted to!
After all, the Marquis of Kangding and Lord Li were both here. Even if he wanted to arrest someone, he couldn't do it now.
Both sides had to consider their pride first.
He said, "Minister Wang, now that the heir has come out, why don't we investigate the matter?"
Minister Wang scolded, "Investigate? We've already investigated everything! He's the murderer! "
Marquis Kang's expression was extremely ugly. He said solemnly to Minister Wang, "Minister Wang, you keep saying that Shiyan killed someone, but you issued a death warrant just based on the so-called evidence. I'm afraid that you have ulterior motives!"
"Hmph! I know that Marquis only has this one son, but now that your son has killed someone, are you still going to protect him? "
"If Shiyan really did kill someone, I would definitely send him to the Supreme Court personally. But now that the case hasn't been thoroughly investigated, it's completely against the rules to arrest someone."
"You …"
The Marquis said, "In any case, whoever dares to arrest someone is going against this Marquis!"
The two of them started to fight.
Suddenly …
Lord Li, who had been silent all this while, raised his hand and slammed the tea table beside him.
Bang!
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