Lord Liu's Case Files (2)

The common people furiously denounced Lord Liu.

Someone said: "Everyone, don't look at this young man's righteous demeanor; in reality, he's incredibly corrupt behind the scenes, a truly greedy and muddled official. I tell you, just a few days ago, I personally saw him accepting bribes from someone!"

"That's right, that's right, I saw it too! It was a big bag of shining silver, at least over a hundred taels. With this kind of character, who knows how many wrongful cases he's judged before, causing how many innocent people to die unjustly!"

"Oh Heaven, open your eyes and see this unjust world!"

"What sins have we committed to encounter such a corrupt and muddled official again, we common folk?!" Someone directly burst into tears.

Watching the Heavenly Screen, numerous ancestors: It's not that bad, they think Lord Liu seems very upright.

Moreover, judging from the introduction, perhaps, probably, possibly, maybe... he's a good official.

And as for the question of what sins they committed.

They couldn't help but state one thing.

What sins did you commit? Do you truly have no idea in your hearts? And you still dare to cry out to Heaven and Earth here, how do you even have the face?!

Oh, they forgot, if they truly cared about face, they probably wouldn't have done those things.

And they wouldn't have come here together, forcing Lord Liu to conform.

At this moment, Lord Liu stood up.

He walked down from above.

He approached the person who had accused him of accepting bribes.

That person, who had been rambling, instantly stopped speaking.

As if his throat had been squeezed, his eyes filled with terror, and he fearfully retreated.

"Earlier, you said I accepted bribes, didn't you?" Lord Liu spoke, his authoritative voice echoing throughout the entire court.

The person, enduring immense pressure from Lord Liu, stammered: "That's right, I personally saw you accepting bribes earlier!"

The ancestors watching were utterly speechless.

Especially those officials, they found it even harder to express themselves.

They were curious, which official would personally go and accept bribes? This person must be in a hurry to die.

Immediately after, Lord Liu suddenly smiled.

"Hmph, that's right, I accepted bribes. You tell me, how are you going to deal with me?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the court was stunned, even their murmuring stopped.

Everyone under the Heavenly Screen was also dumbfounded.

No, why did he just admit it? No struggle? No mention of any evidence?

And why is his tone so arrogant? Where did Lord Liu's dignified and righteous demeanor go?

Everyone was bewildered, their faces showing disbelief.

This person changed too quickly!

The numerous common people in the court also thought the same.

This person is so shameless, daring to openly admit such a thing, and saying it so arrogantly.

However, they didn't hesitate for long.

Seeing that person stammering and frozen in place, an old man in the crowd coughed twice.

"Hehe, since Lord Liu has admitted it, then I—you wait!" The old man's voice was interrupted.

He looked displeased, very angrily looking back.

He saw that the one who interrupted him was none other than Squire Liu, Lord Liu.

"Lord Liu, what do you mean by this? Why did you interrupt this old man's speech?!"

Lord Liu shook his head, a look of disdain on his face as he said: "Shut your stinking mouth, you old geezer!"

Everyone: ......

No, they just wanted to ask, why did the righteous and upright Lord Liu change so abruptly?

Everyone was shocked, completely unable to believe it.

"You, what did you call me?!" The old man's voice trembled, and he pointed an incredulous finger at Lord Liu.

"I said I am a person who distinguishes right from wrong," Lord Liu said leisurely.

Upon hearing these words, the numerous ancestors from various dynasties were utterly speechless.

"Look, I am the county magistrate of Feng Tai County, right?"

The old man instinctively nodded. These words were not wrong; he accepted them.

"I am the county magistrate of Feng Tai County, so does that count as the local parent official?"

The old man again instinctively nodded. These words also had no fault; he accepted them.

"Then if I am the local parent official, is it illegal or wrong for me to take some things from my children and grandchildren?!"

The old man listened, and again instinctively nodded. These words had no fault.

No, that's not right!

His head had only nodded halfway when the old man realized something was wrong.

Good heavens, this brat in front of him was taking advantage of him.

The old man glared angrily, pointing a trembling finger at Lord Liu.

"You, you! You—" The old man gasped, his face flushed, clearly looking as if he was about to faint from anger.

"You what, you!"

"I, I! I—" The old man's breathing was rapid, growing more violent, like a broken bellows.

"I what, I! You what, you!" Lord Liu once again used his interrupting skill.

At this moment, without waiting for the old man to continue speaking, he spoke first.

"You all don't make a fuss. I am the local parent official. All things in Feng Tai County are theoretically mine. I will take as much as I want, and you cannot control me!"

"And your intention in coming here today, I already know, but my decision is made. It's useless even if you shout yourselves hoarse; you might as well go back." His words abruptly shifted here.

"Seeing as this is your first time, I won't pursue it further. But if you dare not listen, then don't blame this official for being merciless and serving you with severe punishment!" Saying that, he clapped his hands.

"Where is the secretary?"

As his voice fell, a thin but sturdy secretary, with two wisps of mustache at the corners of his mouth, very capable, quickly ran over from the side of the court.

"My Lord, I am here!" The secretary bowed and scraped, clearly acting like Lord Liu's loyal lackey.

Numerous ancestors watched, feeling utterly speechless.

They now more or less understood the situation.

Lord Liu's side, although their methods were a bit... but they were probably, possibly, perhaps the righteous faction—right?

Being of the righteous faction, why did they act like, like Er Gou Zi leading devils into the house?!

They were truly bewildered.

They found this kind of contrast a bit unbearable.

At this moment, the secretary walked over.

He came to Lord Liu's side.

"Secretary, if all things in Feng Tai County belong to this official, then what these people are doing, shouldn't they be charged with a crime?"

"Heh heh heh, naturally." The secretary chuckled.

"These people have violated the law, trespassed into the court, and should be charged with disturbing the court. Furthermore, taking Lord Liu's belongings without reporting it is considered theft, committing the crime of larceny. With multiple crimes combined, the tiger's claw, chili water, and the intimidating rod, these must all be applied!" Saying that, the secretary even revealed a fierce glare towards the old man.

"Especially this old man, daring to defy His Lordship, completely disregarding His Lordship's authority!" With that, the secretary quickly stepped forward, and a loud "Bang" resounded as he slapped the old man across the face.

This big slap immediately left the old man bewildered.

Everyone in the court was also shocked, seemingly completely unprepared for such a situation.

No, they were talking peacefully, why did he directly resort to hitting someone?!