After hearing what Lin Wuchen said, Su Chengye's first reaction was to refuse, "This is not in the "Da Zhou Law", so don't even think about it."

If one goes by Lin Wuchen's words, it is not to clear the reputation of the Lin family, but to discredit the Su family.

The 300-year-old noble family of Pingninghou Mansion cannot be destroyed in his hands like this.

Wang Jian did not expect this request from the Lin family. He pondered for a moment and said, "What Marquis Pingning said is that there is indeed no precedent for this."

Lin Wuchen smiled lightly, "It's not difficult for ordinary people to become Wang Shangshu, but the clay man still has a bad temper. Our Lin family is so slandered, we really can't swallow this breath."

"But if Wang Shangshu can't judge like this, then forget it."

Wang Jian let out a sigh of relief, thinking that the Lin family was still reasonable. He picked up the warm tea on the table, lifted the lid and took a sip.

After interrogating him for a long time, his mouth was dry.

Before he could swallow the tea, he heard Lin Wuchen continue to say: "We, the Lin family, will just go to the imperial court to complain. Even if this matter is brought to the Qianyang Palace, we have to find out."

When Wang Jian heard the words "imperial complaint", he almost spit out his tea.

At this time, the voices of the people watching outside became louder.

"The Lin family's request is reasonable and reasonable. They don't want money or anything else. They just want to clear their reputation. Why can't it be done?"

"If you ask me, officials protect each other. Who makes people rich and powerful?"

"Isn't that right? It's difficult for ordinary people like us to sue officials."

Wang Jian felt a little bitter as he listened to the sounds outside. Ever since the late emperor allowed the people to watch when the Ministry of Punishment was interrogating for the sake of popular support, the seat of the Minister of Punishment had become increasingly difficult to sit on.

If one person is not good today, the prestige of the Ministry of Punishment will be ruined. Not only the Ministry of Punishment, but also the entire Three Laws Division and the notarization of the "Dazhou Code" are also under suspicion.

Wang Jian had no choice but to continue discussing with Wen Shaoqing and Liu Yushi.

The three of them weighed the pros and cons and decided to do what the Lin family said.

Wang Jian coughed lightly and said, "If the accounts are verified correctly, Marquis Pingning will write down what happened. Post it to clear the reputation of the Lin family."

The result of the joint review by the three departments cannot be changed except by the imperial court.

Even if Su Chengye had 800 courage, he would not dare to bring this matter to the imperial court.

He could only grit his teeth and accept the sentence.

After the court trial, the Ministry of Punishment accepted the evidence submitted by the Lin family.

Su Chengye and Su Chengyan returned to the Hou Mansion, while Lin Wuchen and Lin Wanli sent Lin Wanyin back to Yushu Hutong.

Su Qingyu returned to Shen's house in a carriage. She wanted to go back and tell Shen Zhixiu what happened first.

When she returned to the west courtyard, Shen Zhixiu had not returned yet.

Su Qingyu went to briefly freshen up and change her clothes. Remembering that the weather was getting hotter day by day, I found two pieces of thin Hangzhou silk and planned to make two sets of pajamas for Shen Zhixiu.

Although the cotton fabric in the past could absorb sweat, it was not as cool as Hangzhou silk.

"Isn't Madam the most impatient for sewing? I see that Third Master's pajamas are all delivered with sewing done. Does Madam feel sorry for Third Master?" Pearl asked jokingly.

Su Qingyu rolled her eyes and said, "He is my husband. It is not normal for me to make him two pairs of pajamas."

Pearl smiled and said: "I didn't say it was abnormal. It's just that in the past two days, I have seen that Madam is becoming more and more concerned about the Third Master."

Su Qingyu's expression froze and she said awkwardly: "Do I have it? Isn't it the same as before?"

Pearl clasped her fingers and started to say, "What's the difference? My wife made clothes for the third master before she got married, and she was still a little reluctant. Now she takes the initiative to find materials and needlework."

Su Qingyu glanced at Pearl and said seriously: "You little girl, you already know how to tease me. I'll find a good husband for you tomorrow and see if you can make clothes for others."

The words made Pearl blush, and Su Qingyu and Jade burst into laughter.

Shen Zhixiu opened the door and walked in wearing court clothes, "Why are you laughing? Are you so happy?"

When he came closer, he hugged Su Qingyu first, lowered his head and kissed the side of her face.

Pearl and Jade quickly lowered their heads and retreated with blushing faces.

Su Qingyu put down the needlework in her hand and reached out to untie his court clothes.

On this hot day, the court clothes were thick and thick, so I was probably sweating a lot.

Su Qingyu was unbuttoning her collar when she saw Shen Zhixiu coming closer and speaking in her ear.

"Ma'am, can't wait any longer? Are you taking off your clothes as soon as you come in? Isn't it bad in broad daylight?"

Su Qingyu stopped moving her hands, and her cheeks turned crimson.

"Third Master, please take it off yourself, you are not serious."

Although he said this, he continued to help him take off his court clothes and brought over his light regular clothes.

Shen Zhixiu knew that she had just gotten married and was short of face. So even teasing her is only appropriate.

After helping him change his clothes, Su Qingyu said: "Today at the Criminal Department..."

As soon as he started speaking, Shen Zhixiu interrupted.

"I already know that my mother-in-law is really powerful. If she were a man, I would definitely let her go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to take charge of the overall situation."

Su Qingyu couldn't help laughing, "If you tell my mother about this one day, she will definitely be happy."

Shen Zhixiu added: "I told my mother about this last night, and she is still thinking about it. Let's go to Qingyuan Residence and talk to her."

Su Qingyu nodded and said: "Okay, I will listen to the third master."

As a matter of fact, I should tell the old lady about this matter.

Su Qingyu and Shen Zhixiu walked to Qingyuan Residence. When they arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, they happened to meet Mrs. Chen who was also coming here.

The two stopped and asked the elder sister-in-law to go in first.

Mrs. Chen gave Su Qingyu a meaningful look and then entered Qingyuan Residence.

Su Qingyu had a decent smile on her face, and didn't show any unnecessary expression to Mrs. Chen.

The three of them went in one after another, and after seeing the ceremony, they took their seats according to the eldest and the youngest.

As soon as Ms. Chen sat down, she looked at Su Qingyu with a smile and said, "Third brother and sister, your natal family and your maternal grandfather's family have taken all the limelight today."

"The whole capital is buzzing with rumors. At this moment, I'm afraid even the palace knows about it."

Su Qingyu seemed not to understand the deep meaning of Chen's words, and said: "A little bit of housework makes my sister-in-law laugh."

Mrs. Chen glanced at the old lady and saw that she was sitting cross-legged with her face as usual.

She continued, "Family affairs? Sister-in-law, I'm not the one who talks too much. My third brother is the second assistant minister of the cabinet. On the third day after his marriage, his father-in-law and mother-in-law divorced. On the fourth day after his marriage, his father-in-law and mother-in-law started a lawsuit."

"Let alone a family like ours, even a poor family, I'm afraid they can't afford to lose face like this."

"If this incident affects the career of my third brother, it will be more of a loss than a gain."

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