Although Jiang Lan wasn't cultured and only had good handwriting, she was a studious person. 'The murderer is Yu Wang' and 'the suspect is Yu Wang' seemed to have a difference of two words, but the difference in meaning was huge.
One couldn't be convicted, one could be convicted.
One lived, the other died!
Hence, the purpose of writing it on the file was different.
Jiang Lan didn't write for a long time.
She was puzzled.
She turned to ask Ji Yunshu, "Lord Ji, why do you want me to write that the suspect is Yu Wang? And not the murderer, Yu Wang? "
Ji Yunshu was silent.
"According to the witness, Mumu, shouldn't there be conclusive evidence in this case? Why not write it down as the murderer, and the case can be closed immediately. "
Ji Yunshu's hand, which was grinding ink, paused.
She frowned.
"Mumu's testimony seems to be correct, but there are still doubtful points. Hence, we can't make a conclusion so early."
Huh?
Jiang Lan said, "Please enlighten me, Lord Ji." Ji Yunshu explained, "She said that she only saw Yu Wang choking Hualing and pressing her down on the bed. But in the end, the most crucial point of the case is still unanswered, which is the fatal wound on the back of Hualing's head. According to the autopsy, Hualing died from hitting the back of her head on a sharp object.
She wasn't strangled to death. "
She voiced out the doubts in her heart.
Jiang Lan thought carefully and guessed, "Then could it be that after the witness left, Yu Wang pushed Hualing down, causing her to hit the corner of the table?"
Ji Yunshu's eyes darkened. She got up and paced around the room, thinking, "I thought so too, but no matter what, there's no real evidence to prove that Yu Wang is the murderer."
Without conclusive evidence, she didn't dare to make a decision so quickly. However, Jiang Lan had a different opinion. She put down the pen in her hand and said in a persuasive tone, "Lord Ji, forgive me for being blunt, but why did you take this case in the first place? Wasn't it to clear Yu Dali's name? Now, as long as this file is handed in, Yu Dali will be acquitted.
He could be acquitted, but if the name 'Suspect Yu Wang' was written on the file, then the case would be endless. Who knew how long the investigation would take? Perhaps it was a bottomless pit. Furthermore, this case happened three years ago and there were very few clues. Yu Wang, who was related to the case, was also dead. Although it couldn't directly prove that he was the murderer, it also couldn't prove that he wasn't the murderer. It was useless to investigate further! After all, he's already dead, and the clues are gone. The Ministry of Justice can't possibly take away his remains.
Dig out the bones, then hold a trial and wait for the bones to speak, right? This … this is unrealistic! "
He felt helpless.
Ji Yunshu hesitated at his words.
He actually felt that Jiang Lan's words were reasonable. Jiang Lan saw that her words seemed to have an effect, so she continued, "I say, Magistrate Ji, don't be so stubborn. It's better to close the case as soon as possible. Don't drag it out for too long. You also know that it's not good to drag it out for too long. Anyway, Yu Dali is fine.
Alright. "
Sigh …
Ji Yunshu glared at him fiercely, reprimanding, "Magistrate Jiang, this case concerns a human life. How can it be a waste of time? If we can't arrest the murderer and bring him to justice, there's no need for us to continue as officials. "
"…"
Jiang Lan had an awkward expression.
"As officials, it's our job to solve problems for the people. If everyone thinks it's troublesome, then what fairness is there?" "Yes, Magistrate Ji is right." But Jiang Lan still didn't give up. She swallowed her saliva, raised her eyes cautiously, and made one last attempt to persuade, "But Magistrate Ji, let's not talk about other things. Just this case alone is really impossible to investigate. In the end, this isn't just your problem. If we don't close it, then it's the entire Ministry of Justice's problem. I'm afraid that people with ulterior motives will cause other problems. In the end, it's fine if the murderer is proven to be someone else, but what if it's proven that the murderer is Yu Wang? Magistrate Ji and the Ministry of Justice would have worked in vain. At that time … there would be trouble. After all, it's hard to be an official!
”
Everyone said that Jiang Lan was uncultured.
But this fellow's words were clear and logical.
Even Ji Yunshu couldn't help but admire him.
Indeed, closing it was better than not closing it.
Ji Yunshu was silent for a long time. She thought that it was better to close it first. When the time came, she could privately understand the situation. If there were clues, she could reopen the case.
Thereupon —
In the end, she still nodded.
In the end, Jiang Lan wrote on the file, "The murderer is Yu Wang, deceased."
The case was considered closed.
And after this file was sorted out, Jiang Lan directly sent it to the Minister of Justice's residence.
It was almost five o 'clock in the morning. Magistrate Li was about to enter the palace for court, but was stopped by Jiang Lan at the door.
"Magistrate Jiang? You are … "
It's not dawn yet. Are you here to take a nap?
"Minister, this lowly official has sorted out a new file." Jiang Lan hurriedly presented the new file.
Magistrate Li was shocked.
He took it and read it.
His expression was joyful.
"Sure enough, Yu Dali isn't the murderer."
Jiang Lan said, "The witness has confessed, and everyone in the Yu residence can testify. There's no doubt about it."
"Good, this official will immediately enter the palace and present it to the Emperor."
Without further ado, he immediately brought the new file to the palace.
At the same time, Jing Rong also changed into his official robes and entered the palace.
The palace.
Inside the throne room.
Jing Rong's visit to the court caused quite a commotion.
The ministers whispered behind him, but no one dared to make a sound.
Everyone guessed that the reason Prince Rong came to the capital this time must be because the Emperor had dismissed his people, so he was unwilling to accept it and hurried back to the capital.
Unexpectedly, this Prince Rong, who seemed to have no interest in the throne and wanted to leave the capital to live a carefree life, had always wanted to be a 'regent'.
To control the court!
Of course, no one dared to say this directly.
The eunuch shouted, "The Emperor has arrived."
Wei Yi entered the palace wearing a dragon robe and sat on the dragon throne with a dignified expression.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"My beloved subjects, please rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wei Yi looked at the people below, and his eyes finally fell on Jing Rong. "Prince Rong, we are very happy that you have returned to the court. If we have you to oversee the court, we will feel much more at ease."
It sounded like it was from the bottom of his heart.
Jing Rong cupped his hands. "This subject has returned to the court to help Your Majesty stabilize the country and solve problems."
"It is rare for Prince Rong to have such a heart. With you around, our country will certainly be prosperous and stable."
"I'm afraid that there are people in the court who have scales on their chests and are not united."
As soon as these words came out, the court officials were in an uproar.
They were all a little flustered.
They felt that Jing Rong's words' scales on their chests' had stabbed them in the back.
It was as if he was talking about them.
Wei Yi maintained his smile. "Prince Rong is too serious. All the ministers in the court have done their best for Great Lin. They are all loyal subjects!"
Haha!
Jing Rong looked up at him with a serious expression. "This subject's words are not a blind prick. It is a good precaution. Those who have no intentions will feel at ease, but those who have intentions will naturally feel guilty."
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