Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

"I'm sorry? The person you should say sorry to is not me! It's General Zhennan who was willing to give you a chance to live out of our old friendship, and the hundreds of people who died in vain in General Zhennan's mansion, and it's..."

At this point, Lu Xu was already hoarse and had lost the courage to continue.

Lu Jiamu looked depressed and stammered, "Ayang, Daddy..."

"enough!"

Before Lu Jiamu could finish his words, Xu Xiuzhu, one of the trial officials, suddenly stood up and interrupted the confrontation between the father and son with a frown.

"This is a court. You cannot make such a noise here!"

There were sparks of anger in Xu Xiuzhu's eyes. He glared fiercely at the people from the Lu family who were bound by shackles, as if he wanted to tear them into pieces immediately.

The other judges in the court did not say much. After all, as the victim's son-in-law, it was normal for Xu Xiuzhu to feel resentful.

Thinking of this, one of the presiding judges coughed twice to clear his throat and began his closing statement.

"After this court's investigation, it was found that Lu Jiamu, as an official appointed by the imperial court, not only failed to perform his duties, but also embezzled and colluded with the enemy, betraying his country. He deserves death! Today, we will report the case to His Majesty truthfully and request a judgment from His Majesty."

Lu Jiamu was not surprised by this result. He sat down on the ground dejectedly, as if all his strength had been drained away, staring ahead with empty eyes.

Without any expectation or luck, he looked like he was hoping for a quick death.

Lu Xu was also disheartened and didn't want to say a word.

The ideal of helping the weak and fighting the strong collapsed in an instant, and all the beliefs and faith vanished into thin air.

He hung his head numbly, allowing the bailiffs to roughly pull him and the Lu family members up from the ground and drag them out of the courtroom.

Xu Xiuzhu was filled with anger. He glared at everyone in the Lu family, then turned around and strode out of the court.

With Xu Xiuzhu's departure, the atmosphere in the court became more depressing and heavy.

The presiding judges looked at each other, said a few polite words in tacit understanding, sorted out the case files and evidence, and hurriedly ended the trial.

The three-court trial that shocked the government and the public came to an end.

Lu Jiamu's confession on the day of the trial quickly spread throughout the capital.

The unjust case at the Zhennan General's Mansion was finally cleared up.

Jing Zhichen found the original manuscript of the confession from somewhere and personally handed it to Xu Xingyin.

He said, "Xu Jiaojiao, your efforts have not been in vain."

After taking the confession, Xu Xingyin's hands trembled slightly.

When she finally learned the truth about her grandfather's death, Xu Xingyin burst into tears.

Back then, it was her grandfather who, against all odds, brought her back to the Zhennan General's Mansion to raise her, giving her more than ten years to do whatever she wanted.

But the man who once protected her from the wind and rain and held up the sky for her died in such an unjustifiable manner.

Fortunately, after searching for the truth for so long, she finally cleared the unjust accusation against the Zhennan General's Mansion. Unfortunately...

Those who loved her deeply and once gave her endless warmth can no longer share this joy.

Jing Zhichen stood quietly by the side, hesitating for a long time before reaching out and patting Xu Xingyin's shoulder as if to comfort him.

"Don't cry. If General Zhennan saw you from heaven, he would be heartbroken too."

Tears blurred Xu Xingyin's vision, and her voice was choked up. "If...if I had discovered it earlier, at least my uncle wouldn't have..."

"Xu Jiaojiao, you have done a great job. I believe no one will blame you and will be proud of you."

Before Xu Xingyin could finish his words, he was interrupted by Jing Zhichen.

His voice was low and firm, like a spring breeze, gently soothing the grief in Xu Xingyin's heart.

She raised her tearful eyes, looked at Jing Zhichen, and said sincerely.

"Your Highness, thank you. Your Highness has helped me a lot along the way. It is reasonable for me to thank Your Highness as well."

Xu Xingyin suddenly changed the topic, which made Jing Zhichen stunned for a moment. Then, the corners of his lips slightly raised, and he responded jokingly.

"Since I have helped you so much, you want to send me away with just two words? This is too insincere of you, Crown Princess."

Xu Xingyin wiped her tears and looked at Jing Zhichen with eyes full of sincerity.

"As long as Your Highness can use me, as long as you ask, I will do my best to help you until my death!"

"That's not necessary."

Jing Zhichen's answer was vague, but the curve of his lips could not be suppressed.

Xu Xingyin didn't hear it clearly, so he turned his head and asked in confusion.

"Ah? What did your Highness say?"

Jing Zhichen pursed his lips, didn't repeat it, and just smiled.

"Nothing. Once I have considered it, I will naturally tell the Crown Princess."

Xu Xingyin nodded and did not refuse. "Okay."

Jing Zhichen turned his head and looked at Xu Xingyin again. A gentle look flashed across his eyes, and even his tone softened a little.

"Pack up and follow me into the palace."

Xu Xingyin was a little puzzled, "Enter the palace? What for?"

Jing Zhichen raised his chin and pointed at the confession in Xu Xingyin's hand.

"Go and hand it over to Father personally."

Xu Xingyin was stunned. "Can I...?"

"nature."

Having said that, looking at the confession in his hand, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.

Emperor Yan Ning handed the case of the Zhennan General's Mansion to the three courts for trial. It was obvious that he did not want Jing Zhichen to get involved in it, so as to prevent those outsiders from saying something unpleasant.

Jing Zhichen gave her the confession to present in person. She knew that Jing Zhichen meant well.

He knew how much effort he had put in to overturn the verdict at the Zhennan General's Mansion.

Therefore, even though it was against the rules, he was willing to make an exception for her long-cherished wish.

It has to be said that Xu Xingyin was very moved by Jing Zhichen's proposal.

But she also understood that she couldn't make things difficult for Jing Zhichen just for her own selfish desires.

After all, this is a major matter involving court rules and is not a joke.

Xu Xingyin lowered his head, silently looked at the confession in his hand, then shook his head.

"Since my father has handed the case over to the three courts for trial, the Eastern Palace should not get involved. No one can blame you. Your Highness is doing this for my own good. I appreciate it."

Jing Zhichen looked at her, with a gleam of admiration in his eyes.

He nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, you should take a good rest. The three officials are coming to the palace to petition, so I have to go there."

"Okay, your highness, take care."

Jing Zhichen turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped, turned back to look at Xu Xingyin, and whispered a reminder.

"Hasn't the Crown Princess always wanted to visit her maternal family? Now, why not go with good news? It's just right."

"Thank you for your reminder, Your Highness!" Xu Xingyin said with a smile, and suddenly called Jing Zhichen. "By the way."

"Ok?"

The warm sunlight fell on Xu Xingyin's pretty face, reflecting the cunning and cleverness in her eyes.