Prime Minister Zhang nodded with a smile. He slapped the gavel in his hand again and said loudly, "Xue Zhan has nothing to do with this case. Release him on the spot. Although the coroner Zhang Yan accidentally killed Lin Chunhua while trying to save someone, the law tolerates no mercy. Detain him for three months for his self - serving mistakes!"
After saying that, he turned to Mo Liandi beside him and asked, "What does Your Highness think?"
Mo Liandi said calmly, "Your Excellency is the chief judge. I'm just here to listen to the trial."
Hearing this, Prime Minister Zhang's expression remained unchanged. He said loudly again, "Court is adjourned! Take Zhang Yan away!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Heyuan instantly let out a sigh of relief. He quickly stepped forward to help Xue Zhan up. "My lord."
At this time, Zhang Yan kowtowed respectfully to Xue Zhan. His eyes were full of guilt. "Zhang Yan has failed Your Excellency's trust and doesn't dare to beg for Your Excellency's forgiveness. This bow is to thank Your Excellency for your appreciation!"
Seeing this, Xue Zhan nodded indifferently but didn't say a word.
Xiao Heyuan couldn't help but sigh. He had known Zhang Yan for many years and they had handled cases together. But now...
After everyone had dispersed and Prime Minister Zhang had left the yamen, Liu Rumei came to Mo Liandi. Frowning, she asked, "What's going on?"
There were flaws everywhere in today's case! Not to mention that Zhang Yan was not ordered to take Lin Chunhua away. Just think about it. The Flower Tower earned a fortune every day. How could it not afford to buy the freedom of more than twenty people? And how did these people become victims of human trafficking?
One thing after another was full of flaws!
Liu Rumei was not the only one curious about this. Xue Zhan and Xiao Heyuan were also puzzled.
A smile curved Mo Liandi's lips. He took off his cloak and carefully tied it around Liu Rumei. Then he said softly, "When I arrived last night, Lin Chunhua was already dead. So I had a long talk with Prime Minister Zhang all night!"
That's why things turned out like this today. Lin Chunhua was dead and Xue Zhan couldn't defend himself. This was the only way to keep Xue Zhan safe!
Xue Zhan frowned tightly. "Are we just going to let the deaths of those people and the persecution of more than twenty girls go unpunished?"
Mo Liandi smiled. "What else do you want? You're lucky to have your life back!"
Xue Zhan pursed his lips. He had underestimated Prime Minister Zhang and got himself into such a passive situation!
Liu Rumei's eyes were cold. "We can't just let it go like this! Where's Lin Chunhua's body?"
Mo Liandi immediately understood what she was thinking. "Liu Liu, this case is settled. Lin Chunhua's body has been burned to ashes. It was to prevent you from examining the body!"
Prime Minister Zhang knew her skills in examining corpses. How could he leave the body for her to examine?
Liu Rumei's face turned even colder. She looked at Mo Liandi seriously. "I hate this the most, officials protecting each other and finding a scapegoat at will while the real culprit goes scot - free! If so, what's the use of the law?"
Xue Zhan's expression was also very ugly. As the magistrate of the capital, he had fallen into someone else's trap!
"Mo Liandi, is there really no room for negotiation?"
Mo Liandi looked at the cold - faced Liu Rumei and sighed. "No."
Prime Minister Zhang was an old fox, and Mo Yun was partial to him in this matter. This was already the best result.
However...
Looking at the fading red marks on Liu Rumei's neck, Mo Liandi's eyes were filled with coldness. Those who had hurt the person he cared about wanted to get away unscathed. It was really ridiculous!
"Liu Liu, let's go back to the mansion. Leave this to Xue Zhan."
Liu Rumei took a deep breath. Ignoring Mo Liandi, she turned around and left.
Watching Liu Rumei's departing back, Mo Liandi sighed. He winked at Ye Zhe, who immediately followed Liu Rumei with Sixi.
Then Mo Liandi turned to Xue Zhan and said, "Zhang Yan may not come back. If you want to save him, hurry up!"
After saying that, he followed the three of them.
Xiao Heyuan hesitated and looked at Xue Zhan beside him. His eyes were full of things he wanted to say but didn't. "My lord..."
Xue Zhan glanced at him indifferently. "Didn't you hear what the Prince of Guoan said? Hurry up!"
Xiao Heyuan was overjoyed. He quickly kowtowed to Xue Zhan. "I thank Your Excellency on behalf of Zhang Yan."
Xue Zhan curled his lips. "Staying in the prison all night really exhausted me."
He hadn't slept all night last night, afraid that Prime Minister Zhang would kill him secretly to destroy the evidence! He was so sleepy!
Xiao Heyuan couldn't help but shake his head helplessly. After Xue Zhan walked away, he suddenly remembered something and quickly chased after him. "My lord, how can we save him?"
The person was in Prime Minister Zhang's hands. He probably wouldn't hand the person over to them easily!
Xue Zhan waved his hand and said calmly, "Just go and ask for him directly!"
He was the magistrate of the capital, and this person naturally came under his jurisdiction!
Xiao Heyuan suddenly understood. He quickly took a few people to the prison.
At this time.
Liu Rumei was walking straight out of the city. It was absolutely impossible for her to let it go like this. The net of heaven has large meshes, but it lets nothing through. There must be a flaw to be found!
The innocence of those more than twenty girls and the six lives couldn't just be ignored!
Sixi and Ye Zhe looked at the direction she was going and almost instantly understood her thoughts. They both sighed. Miss Liu was good in every aspect, but she was too stubborn when it came to investigating cases!
Mo Liandi quickly caught up. He walked beside Liu Rumei, took the oil - paper umbrella from Sixi's hand, and said softly, "Liu Liu, I'll give you an explanation about this. Stop causing trouble, okay?"
Liu Rumei stopped in her tracks. She looked up coldly at Mo Liandi beside her and pursed her lips. "Mo Liandi, human lives may be worthless in your eyes, but in mine, they are all equal. Prime Minister Zhang instigated Lin Chunhua to let Zhao San ruin the innocence of more than twenty people and caused the deaths of six people. No matter who he is, even if it's Mo Yun, he should pay the price!"
Maybe this was the difference between her and him. He lived in ancient times, where power was everything and human lives were worthless in their eyes. But in the 21st century, everyone was equal and the law came first! No matter who it was, if they killed someone, they had to accept legal sanctions!
Mo Liandi looked at her in a daze. Her eyes were full of alienation. It seemed that she didn't belong here and would leave at any time. A sense of panic welled up in his heart. He stepped forward and hugged her in his arms. He said softly, "Liu Liu, trust me. I'll give you a satisfactory answer."
Liu Liu, where do you really come from?
Liu Rumei pursed her lips and said nothing. She gently pushed him away, took off the cloak, and returned it to him. Her once gentle voice was now full of alienation. "Mo Liandi, we are ultimately different!"