She loses if she divorces, the reborn mistress only divorces her husband

There are three halls in the Dali Temple: Left, Main and Right, which are specially used for case review. The Main Hall is mainly used to review serious and major cases. It is used less frequently and is always closed.

Today, the main hall is wide open, and the afternoon sunlight shines on the four words on the plaque - "Fair law enforcement".

It was just past noon in the summer, the hottest time of the day, but the Dali Temple was crowded with onlookers.

The fire that broke out in the Wu'an Marquis Mansion early this morning caused a sensation in the capital.

What was even more sensational was that the mistress of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion sued the Marquis of Wu'an and others, and the emperor ordered the three courts to hold a joint trial, with the Supreme Court Minister Dong Ruxu presiding over the trial.

In addition, Prince Jing Chu Tingyu served as supervisor.

Such a luxurious lineup must be a serious case, and no one is allowed to enter.

The crowd couldn't get in, but couldn't help their curiosity, so they gathered outside the Dali Temple to discuss the matter, all wanting to get first-hand information.

"Have you heard about it? The fire in Wu'an Marquis's Mansion only burned the wife's yard. It's really strange. And I also heard that no one in the mansion went to put out the fire at that time."

"That's true." An old man nodded, "I live not far from the Marquis's Mansion. I was woken up by the night watchman's gong. He asked everyone to go and put out the fire quickly."

"You went?" everyone around asked in unison.

"I'm an old man, and my son didn't want me to go, but he went. He came back and said that the people who put out the fire were all from outside, and there were also people from Prince Jing, but no one from the Marquis' Mansion."

"And..." The old man lowered his voice, and the people next to him involuntarily moved closer.

"And he saw from a distance that Prince Jing whipped Marquis Wu'an with a whip, knocking him unconscious and letting the guards drag him away."

"Hiss..." Everyone took a breath, "It seems that Marquis Wu'an made a big mistake."

They were also even more excited, wishing that the Dali Temple would finish the trial right away and come out to announce the results.

Compared with the bustle outside the Dali Temple, the main hall was solemn.

Dali Temple Minister Dong Ruxu sat in the main seat, with the Imperial Censorate and the Minister of Justice on his left, and Prince Jing Chu Tingyu on his right.

The yamen runners on both sides of the hall stood like pine trees with serious expressions.

Dong Ruxu first called Li Jingwan in and asked her what she wanted to report according to procedure.

Li Jingwan had already written the petition and asked the bailiff to present it and then kneel down.

"I am Li Jingwan, the wife of Qin Changzhou, Marquis of Wu'an, and the mistress of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion. I have four complaints, all of which are in the complaint. Please have a look, sir."

Dong Ruxu and the others already knew what was being reported, so they didn't read it carefully to save time.

Just as he was about to ask her to continue, he noticed Chu Tingyu frowning out of the corner of his eye, and quickly looked in the direction he was looking.

As the chief judge of the Dali Temple, Dong Ruxu was naturally good at reading people's expressions. He immediately said, "Li Jingwan, stand up and talk."

After Li Jingwan stood up, she found that Chu Tingyu's brows were relaxed, and Dong Ruxu understood how to try this case.

"Li Jingwan, the four charges you filed will be tried in the order you listed."

"Yes." Li Jingwan nodded. Even in the Dali Temple, in front of the princes and ministers, she remained calm.

"The first thing I want to sue is that Old Madam Qin and Qin Changzhou deliberately set fire to the courtyard where I live at midnight yesterday, intending to kill people."

Dong Ruxu then gave an order to summon the relevant persons to the court.

Old Madam Qin, Qin Changzhou, Qin Guangyao, the Marquis's housekeeper He and two servants were brought into the hall. They were so frightened by the majesty in the hall that they immediately knelt down and dared not say a word.

Li Jingwan stared at them coldly and continued.

"In Youlan Residence this morning, Qin Changzhou has personally admitted that it was Madam Qin who instigated him to set the fire. His Royal Highness Prince Jing was also present at the time and can testify."

Without waiting for Dong Ruxu to ask, Chu Tingyu nodded.

"It is true. At that time, I was returning to the capital after suppressing bandits. On the way, I saw Li Jingwan's maid calling for help to put out the fire, so I went to Youlan Residence to put out the fire."

"When I arrived, the fire was quite big, but no one in the mansion put out the fire, and it almost resulted in a loss of life. I interrogated Qin Changzhou on the spot, and he confessed that it was Madam Qin's plan."

Qin Changzhou's already hunched body shrank even more.

Dong Ruxu shouted at Madam Qin, "Ms. Qin, do you admit that you were the one who set the fire at Youlan Residence?"

Madam Qin's former glory and comfort had disappeared with the fire this morning. Her eyes were cloudy, but she still refused to admit it.

"Sir, I have never done that."

Dong Ruxu was experienced in investigating cases and did not argue with her. He looked at Butler He.

"In the Qin family's arson case, you are all accomplices. If you don't confess the truth, you will be severely punished."

Butler He had never seen such a scene before, and was already frightened out of his wits. He trembled and said, "I...I will say it."

"Yesterday afternoon, Madam Qin...Old Madam Qin asked me to send the dishes that were not served at the birthday banquet to the various courtyards as dinner. I put...drugs in the dishes and asked the servants to eat them as well."

"The drug in the dish will take effect after two hours. Those who eat it will fall into a deep sleep. The more they eat, the deeper they will sleep."

Li Jingwan felt a little scared.

Fortunately, she had no appetite last night and only ate a little, so Bitao and Cuiyu also ate little.

If they had eaten dinner normally, the result would probably be even worse.

After Butler He gave the instructions, the two servants dared not hide anything.

According to their confessions, it was Qin Changzhou who found them, gave each of them a large sum of silver, and promised to give them more silver after the task was accomplished.

That night, after making sure that everyone in the rooms of Youlanju was fast asleep, they sprinkled kerosene and even more outside of Lin and Li Jingwan's houses.

After lighting the fire, they ran away.

Qin Guangyao was the youngest among the group, but he was particularly cunning, "Sir, I...I don't know about arson."

"Then why did you appear in Youlanju?" Dong Ruxu asked.

"I didn't have dinner that night. When I got up to use the restroom, I saw the fire, so I ran over to check it out. Then I saw Tang Qiaoyin running out, so I chased after her."

"Tang Qiaoyin confessed this morning. When you urged her to leave, you said that if she didn't leave, you would put the blame of the arson on her. You clearly knew about the arson a long time ago."

Dong Ruxu raised his lips and then his expression changed. "Do you think that because you are young, I cannot torture you?"

Although Qin Guangyao's face was dirty, one could still see that he looked nervous.

After all, he was young and had little experience. After being yelled at by Dong Ruxu and seeing the tall yamen runners on both sides, he dared not argue anymore and finally lowered his head.

"Yes... the old lady said that they would set fire to Youlan Residence at night, and asked... asked me to let Tang Qiaoyin go and guide her to the South City Gate. There are people guarding there, and they will arrest her as the one who set the fire and ran away."

After hearing the testimonies of several people, Madam Qin's forced expression finally collapsed.

Dong Ruxu asked again, "Qin, was it you who did this?"

"...Yes." Madam Qin replied, "It was all the women's orders, and it had nothing to do with anyone else. Changzhou tried to persuade me, but I threatened to kill him, and he had to obey because he was filial."

In his words and deeds, he took all the responsibility for the arson on himself.

Li Jingwan understood that she wanted to save Qin Changzhou and Qin Guangyao.

But her plan was doomed to fail.

Dong Ruxu slammed the gavel and said, "Arson and murder are extremely serious crimes, but you have other cases. I will punish you after all the cases are settled."

"Li Jingwan, please continue."

Li Jingwan nodded, "The second thing I want to sue Wu'an Marquis' Mansion for is that Old Madam Qin colluded with Qin Changzhou and others to seek the title of Marquis."

"Qin Guangyao and Qin Lingyun are called the sons of Qin Chongxiao, but they are actually Qin Changzhou's biological children, and Tang Qiaoyin is their biological mother."

"After Qin Chongxiao died, Qin Guangyao brought Qin Guangyao and his sister back from the northwest, falsely claiming that they were born to Qin Chongxiao's concubines, intending to seek a title, but he was unable to prove his identity as the eldest son, and requested to confer the title of Crown Prince without the consent of the clan office."

"The Emperor showed mercy and granted the title to Qin Changzhou, and agreed that my eldest son could inherit the title, which would be passed down for three generations. Qin Changzhou and Madam Qin planned to adopt Qin Guangyao as my son and let him inherit the title."

"To achieve this goal, Tang Qiaoyin killed the fetus of another concubine in the mansion, Concubine Zhou, and tried to put the blame on the minister, while Qin Guangyao killed Tang Qiaoyin's fetus."

When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was stunned.

For the title, he did such a shameful thing and caused two deaths.

While Li Jingwan was making her statement, Old Lady Qin and the others kept their heads down, as if they had admitted defeat.

Dong Ruxu's face darkened and he ordered his men to drag housekeeper He and the two servants away, and then call for other people.

The first to come up were Tang Qiaoyin’s neighbor in the northwest, Duan Dali and his wife Miao.

The two repeated what they had said at the birthday party, proving that Qin Changzhou, Tang Qiaoyin and Qin Guangyao were a family.

Next came Aunt Zhou and Aunt Tong.

Aunt Zhou confirmed that it was Qin Guangyao who said at the birthday banquet that it was Tang Qiaoyin who put musk in her incense burner, causing her miscarriage.

Moreover, she also heard with her own ears the conversation between Qin Guangyao and Tang Qiaoyin in the Marquis's Mansion Garden. The two were mother and son.

Aunt Tong said that Old Madam Qin ordered her to monitor Li Jingwan at all times and pay special attention to her physical condition.

"Sir, Madam Qin is vicious. In order to prevent the young mistress from giving birth to a legitimate son, she actually poisoned the tonic she gave her."

Aunt Tong was worried about being implicated and was certain that the Marquis's mansion would fall, so she revealed the matter.

After the fall of the Marquis's Mansion, the only person she could rely on was Li Jingwan.

As soon as these words were spoken, Madam Qin, who had been motionless, reacted. She turned her head stiffly and looked at Aunt Tong, her eyes full of malice.

Chu Tingyu's eyes darkened, "Explain clearly."

"Yes..." Aunt Tong said, "Since Qin Changzhou returned to Beijing three years ago, the young mistress's health has been getting worse and worse. She is always seeing a doctor and taking medicine."

"Old Madam Qin used the excuse that the young lady had difficulty getting pregnant to force her to agree to adopt Qin Guangyao and his sister under her name."

Dong Ruxu frowned, "Li Jingwan, is this true?"

"Yes." Li Jingwan nodded, her face calm, as if she was not the one who was poisoned. "Please summon Cao Mian, sir."

Cao Mian is Doctor Cao, and he is responsible for the health of all the masters in the marquis' mansion.

When she heard the words "Cao Mian", there was an added layer of panic in Old Madam Qin's eyes.

How could Li Jingwan know?

Cao Mian was brought up, the fear in his eyes almost overflowing.

He was arrested by the Dali Temple bailiffs this morning. He confessed everything after just a few beatings.

As soon as Doctor Cao knelt down, he spoke without waiting for Dong Ruxu to speak.

"Please spare my life, sir. Please spare my life. I was ordered by... Madam Qin."

He pointed at Old Madam Qin.

"It was her. She asked me to prescribe a chronic poison that damages the blood and qi for the wife of Marquis Wu'an to take. I owed her money, and she used this to threaten me. I dared not disobey..."

"You're talking nonsense!" Old Madam Qin denied it, but no one believed her.

"How many years has it been open?" The person who asked the question was Chu Tingyu.

"Three...more than three years." Doctor Cao said tremblingly.

"Two months before Marquis Wu'an returned to the capital, Madam Qin asked me to prescribe poison. She said she wanted to make Li Jingwan lose her energy and blood, so Marquis Wu'an could use this as an excuse not to have sex with her, and she would not be able to get pregnant."

"Two months ago, Madam Qin asked me to increase the toxicity of the poison and put it in the tonic, hoping to make Madam Wu'an Marquis sterile..."

Everyone in the room was shocked.

In order to adopt the son of a concubine and seize the title, the Wu'an Marquisate actually poisoned the mistress and even wanted to sterilize her. This was simply insane.

Li Jingwan lowered her eyes so that no one could see her expression.

Chu Tingyu had clenched his fists and his face turned blue.

When he was in the northwest, he heard Li Beiwang talk about Li Jingwan's childhood stories many times, and his words were full of longing for his daughter.

Others joked that Li Jingwan was going to get married, and Li Beiwang said that if Li Jingwan didn't want to get married, he would support her for the rest of her life.

If she is willing to get married, she must often visit her son-in-law's house to check on her daughter and see if she is doing well. If there is any dissatisfaction, she should take her back to the general's mansion and never let her be wronged.

There was also Li Dingzheng. When they were on night duty, he sighed in a condescending manner when talking about his eldest sister, hoping that she would marry a good man and not be bullied.

The people they love like treasures have always been plotted against, exploited and persecuted.

If they knew in the afterlife that Li Jingwan was treated like this after her marriage, they would be so heartbroken and angry.

On the anniversary of Li Dingzheng's death, Li Jingwan, who watched him leave in the drizzle, and Li Jingwan, who was standing with her head down at this moment, merged into one, and Chu Tingyu felt a slight pain in his heart.

The more I listen, the more sad it becomes.

Dong Ruxu had been paying attention to Chu Tingyu's expression. Seeing his face suddenly darken, he said sternly, "To favor a concubine and kill a wife is to disregard human ethics. This is intolerable. Come here, give Madam Qin and Qin Changzhou twenty lashes each."

Qin Changzhou, who had been pretending to be dead, howled as if his soul had finally returned to its place after hearing this.

"My Lord, I have no idea about this. It was all done by the old lady. I am innocent!"

He looked at Old Madam Qin with an aggrieved look on his face, "Grandma, why didn't you tell me? Why did you do this?"

Madam Qin looked at him solemnly, and finally spoke, "Sir, this matter has nothing to do with Changzhou. It was all planned by the sinner."

"No." Li Jingwan raised her head, "Sir, Qin Changzhou has known about this for a long time, and Tang Qiaoyin can prove it."

She didn't let Tang Qiaoyin in at the beginning because she wanted to see how shameless these people were and how big a lie they could tell, and then let those who had been in cahoots with them expose their lies.

Dong Ruxu immediately summoned Tang Qiaoyin.

As soon as he saw Tang Qiaoyin, Qin Changzhou immediately stared at her with pleading eyes, but Tang Qiaoyin turned her head and ignored him.

The arson incident made Tang Qiaoyin completely realize the true colors of Madam Qin and others.

Since her own children wanted to harm her, if she showed mercy, she would be seeking her own death.

Dong Ruxu said, "Tang Qiaoyin, tell me everything you know. If you conceal anything, you will not only be severely punished, but also be punished more severely."