The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

The detectives soon found a number of black account books on the second floor of the pawnshop, which recorded in detail the Wu family's usury transactions over the years.

The accounts are clear, but the interest is shockingly high, and many small vendors are being squeezed to the point of being unable to breathe.

The detectives looked solemn and quickly sealed off the pawnshop. All the account books were taken away one by one and prepared to be submitted to the Censorate for processing.

Lin Ruoxuan stood at a street corner in the distance. When she saw the pawnshop was closed, she finally felt relieved.

She turned to look at Qingxiang, her tone calm but with a hint of coldness: "The Wu family is having a hard time."

Afterwards, Lin Ruoxuan brought Qingxiang into the Jingzhao Yin Mansion. She had a calm demeanor, but a cold and murderous look between her brows.

She looked at the Jingzhao Yin standing in front of the hall and said without hesitation: "Sir, I came here today to report Wu Qingfu, the daughter of the Wu family, for spreading rumors and slandering the reputation of my Lin family. This malicious slander has seriously affected the reputation of my Lin family girl and she deserves to be punished."

Jingzhao Yin looked solemn and said, "Miss Lin, this matter must be handled with caution. But what evidence do you have? Without solid evidence, such an accusation..."

Lin Ruoxuan smiled faintly and glanced at Qingxiang, indicating that he could start.

Qingxiang took the order and walked in with an old man with a wrinkled face and ragged clothes.

The old man was over fifty years old, thin and haggard, his eyes moving back and forth, looking sneaky.

Although he is old, his eyes are sparkling and he looks like a shrewd man.

It was Wu Qingfu's uncle Zhang Guangliang, a scoundrel famous for stealing and doing all kinds of bad things.

Jingzhao Yin looked at Zhang Guangliang, frowned slightly, and asked in confusion: "Who is this person?"

Lin Ruoxuan replied calmly, "This man is Wu Qingfu's uncle, a relative of the Wu family. He used to do some sneaky things and had a close relationship with Wu Qingfu. It was he who spread rumors slandering my Lin family girl everywhere in the capital."

When Zhang Guangliang heard this, he was immediately panicked.

He suddenly knelt on the ground, his face full of pain, and shouted, "Unfair! Unfair, sir! I have never done such a thing. Miss Lin was tortured into confessing!"

As he shouted, he showed off the bruises and scars on his body and pointed his finger at Qingxiang: "He beat me up because of all these! Miss Lin relied on her power and influence to force me to confess, and she even wanted to frame me!"

Jingzhao Yin glanced at Zhang Guangliang, a hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes, and then he looked at Lin Ruoxuan, obviously a little embarrassed by this accusation.

Lin Ruoxuan said calmly, "Your Excellency may wish to check carefully. Although these scars exist, they are not from today, but from old injuries left by his evil deeds and punishments over the years.

I just want to ask, has this person been around the capital recently, spreading rumors about the seventh girl of the Lin family and me? If you are willing to send someone to investigate, the truth will come out. "

The Jingzhao Yin pondered for a moment, then ordered the detectives, "Go and find out where this person has been active recently and who he has been associating with."

Lin Ruoxuan looked at Zhang Guangliang's embarrassed appearance, and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, "He is so stupid that it makes people laugh. He actually sent himself to die."

Then he said, "Your Excellency, there is no need to bother yourself with this. I have already found the evidence. You may as well take a look at it first."

Then she turned to look at Qingxiang and whispered, "Send his materials up, and let Jingzhao Yinfu handle the rest."

Qingxiang immediately took out a thick document from his arms and handed it to the Jingzhao Yin with both hands.

Jingzhao Yin took it and looked at it, his eyes immediately became serious.

The document listed in detail all of Zhang Guangliang's misdeeds, even the shameful things he had done for the Wu family, so clearly that it was impossible to refute it.

Any one of these would be enough to put him in jail, not to mention spreading rumors.

Lord Jingzhao Yin frowned and sighed inwardly: "This Wu family really brought trouble upon themselves by using such a person as their helper."

He glanced at Zhang Guangliang, who looked desperate, and said in a cold voice: "Zhang Guangliang, the evidence is irrefutable. If you tell any more lies, the court will find a way to bring you to justice. If you explain yourself clearly now, perhaps your guilt can be mitigated."

Zhang Guangliang was completely panicked when he heard this. His legs went limp and he fell to the ground, knocking his head loudly. "Please spare my life, sir! I confess, I confess! It was my niece Wu Qingfu who found me and asked me to spread rumors about the Lin family girl, saying that she was fickle and made people look down on them. I was really forced to do this!"

Lord Jingzhao Yin sat in front of the hall, looking embarrassed.

He knew very well that this case involved a lot of people. He couldn't afford to offend the Lin family's daughter, but the Wu family was also a well-known family in the capital. If he was not careful, both sides might suffer.

Seeing Lin Ruoxuan's stern expression and no intention of giving in, Lord Jingzhao Yin secretly sighed in his heart and opened his mouth to test:

"Miss Lin, now that the truth has been revealed, I think if the Wu family is willing to admit their mistakes, can we use money to settle the matter? After all, both families live in the capital. If the matter gets out of hand, it will probably have an adverse impact on the reputation of both families."

Lin Ruoxuan raised her eyebrows slightly and sneered, "Your Excellency is wrong. This case was not initiated by the Lin family, but by the Wu family who spread rumors and ruined the reputation of my family, causing great harm.

If such behavior is not dealt with according to the law, then in the future, can everyone use money to compensate for their innocence? Wouldn't the capital become a lawless place? If Wu Qingfu is let off today, who will be able to trust the justice of the law in the future?"

After hearing this, Jingzhao Yin's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he quickly explained: "Miss Lin, please don't misunderstand. This government has no intention of shielding them. I just thought that if the Wu family is really willing to apologize and stop entangled in this matter, it will be beneficial to both parties. Although spreading rumors is bad, if the impact is not great, perhaps you can give them a lighter sentence..."

"No!" Lin Ruoxuan said firmly, refusing to give in.

"Your Excellency should have known how rumors fermented and spread. If the Lin family had not discovered and dealt with it in time, I am afraid that my seventh sister would have been crushed by the rumors throughout the capital. The damage to a woman's reputation cannot be compensated by money!

Moreover, according to the law, if the spread of malicious rumors has a wide impact, the lightest sentence is three years in prison. Is this law only applicable to ordinary people? In the eyes of the Wu family, can they be trampled on at will? "

Jingzhao Yin was left speechless by her tough words, and his expression changed again and again.

He had thought that the Lin family girl was young and easy to talk to, but she was unexpectedly so stubborn and didn't give him any room to maneuver.

He felt bitter and anxious, but seeing Lin Ruoxuan's firm attitude and knowing that he could not persuade her, he could only sigh, knocked the gavel, and finally made a decision.