Vol 2 Chapter 53: Trials in three sessions (plus 21)
After walking out of the woods in the western suburbs, I saw people and heard people's voices.
Fu Mingsu finally got better. If he knew what Fu Mingrui went through last night, then he should feel lucky. He is still a junior.
Fu Mingrui put down Fu Mingsu whose legs were weak, Fu Mingsu still had to support Fu Mingrui's body to stand up, his face was as pale as paper, and the circles of his eyes were inexplicably black, which was frightened by his kidney deficiency.
Lian Youyou crossed her arms and looked at Fu Mingrui for a moment, then stretched out her hand: "Looking forward to your performance in the public trial in seven days, this is just the beginning, and we will have more cooperation in the future."
Fu Mingrui was stunned, there will be more in the future! Hearing this, his big beautiful eyes were wide open, with lingering fear.
Lian Youyou took his hand with a smile, and he froze immediately.
Fu Mingsu was a little surprised when he saw it. This Lian leisurely walks is a Western handshake ceremony. Although this is common in the West, men and women are different in Qian Dynasty, and ordinary women would never shake a man's hand. He also occasionally did some business with Western missionaries, so he knew some Western etiquette.
Lian Youyou shook the hand of the stunned Fu Mingrui, then turned around and walked away in a chic manner, without any looseness, flirtatiousness or frivolity.
He Shiqi carried Ma Guanqun to Fu Mingrui's side, and stared wide-eyed: "My master shook hands with you, which means that she thinks highly of you! You will be hers from now on! But, I'm still the boss! Don't try to lie to me! Hmph!" After He Shiqi finished speaking ferociously, when he turned to chase after Lian Youyou, he had that silly and happy smile again.
Fu Mingrui is still sluggish, what? He is Lian Youyou's man? Moreover, what can He Shiqi lie about? Why would he lie to his stuff?
"How could there be such a terrifying technique?! It's too scary..." Fu Mingrui's elder brother exclaimed with lingering fear, "It's too scary...It's really delicious!" Ming Rui.
Fu Mingrui came back to his senses, and nodded to Fu Mingsu, frowning.
Fu Mingsu raised his hand to his forehead: "I regret not listening to you."
Fu Mingrui pursed his lips and remained silent for a moment, then looked at Fu Mingrui: "Want to have a glass of wine? Warm up."
Fu Mingsu raised his face and said in one word, "Okay..."
On a hot day, the two brothers drank to warm up.
Seven days later, the entire capital was boiling.
why?
Because within the eight gates, there will be three joint trials of the case of Ma Yunhuadie, the son of Ma Shangshu.
Since the incident, this case has become the biggest anecdote in the whole capital. Almost every household has to get together and use all their knowledge to study this case of turning into a butterfly.
Therefore, the people in the whole city don't want to miss this wonderful live broadcast today.
But after all, the eight gates have limited space, so the common people went to the eight gates to line up early in the morning, just to grab the limited seats. Some even took their bedding rolls and slept directly in front of the eight doors in the middle of the night before.
Early in the morning, people lined up in front of the eight gates, and boats lined up on the opposite bank of Jinghu Lake. It is said that people from the state capital next door to the capital also came.
Hundreds of officials rushed to the court one after another, fearing that they would miss the public trial of this strange case.
For a long time, the Eight Gates and Nine Gates have been keeping their mouths shut, not revealing any news, which makes the case of the butterfly transformation, which is already full of mystery, even more mysterious.
This is the carriage of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and there is the carriage of the Privy Envoy's family. The one who got out of the carriage was actually a female family member wearing a veil? !
When did women become curious about murders?
The common people don't know, but today the officials had other ideas, and they asked their own daughters to come here one after another for the sake of the crown prince, Duanmu Qingchen!
Although Duanmu Qingchen has passed seventeen, he has not yet chosen a crown princess. How could all civil and military officials let go of such an opportunity for their daughter to show their faces in front of His Highness the Crown Prince.
These officials have already figured out Duanmu Qingchen's preference for appearance, and last night they had already instructed the family members to dress up their daughter well.
Therefore, today is not only a public trial site, but also a gathering of beauties!
In the Qian Dynasty, the folk customs in the prosperous areas have been civilized, and it is common for female relatives to go shopping together. Occasionally, girls who are good at riding and shooting will participate in autumn hunting. It's just that the poorer the place, the more patriarchal it is, and the more rules are imposed on women.
It was getting late, and the public trial was about to begin.
The venue of the public trial is located in the Zhengda Guangming Hall of Eight Gates.
How big is the Zhengda Guangming Hall with eight doors? Can accommodate hundreds of people!
At this time, forty wooden chairs have been placed on the left and right sides of the main hall, which are regarded as seats, and these seats are reserved for court officials and female relatives.
And the compound outside the door is for the common people.
"Bang Dang! Dang Dang! Dang Dang!" The eight doors and the main door all opened in unison, with great style.
The people who had lined up at the gate in the middle of the night rushed in immediately, and the arresters immediately retreated to the gate of the main hall and stopped Baixin with sticks to prevent Baixin from entering the lobby of the main hall.
In the middle of the lobby, there are already three seats facing south, just waiting for the chief judge to come!
Duanmu Qingchen also took a bath early in the morning, dressed up well, and even applied the Siamese tribute sesame oil, exuding a special fragrance all over his body. Today he was finally able to leave the palace and saw the beautiful Sanniang and the interesting Lian Youyou. Every time he recalled the intersection of that short day, it also gave him endless aftertaste.
His Highness the crown prince and the civil and military officials did not go through the eight gates facing the road, because it was blocked by the people. They walked through the east gate where they could enter the carriage.
All civil and military officials came down to exchange greetings, and saw, yo, they all brought their daughters with them. First, they exchanged greetings and compliments, then turned around, changed their expressions, and quickened their pace, only wanting to grab the seat closest to the crown prince, so that the crown prince could see My daughter, first leave an impression.
When Duanmu Qingchen arrived, all civil and military officials and their female relatives had already taken their seats. Fu Kun had already sat in the right seat of the chief judge, while the left seat was still vacant, and Fatty Yao hadn't come yet.
"His Royal Highness is here—" With a loud shout, all the officials and women and the people at the gate knelt down and saluted.
Duanmu Qingchen flicked his delicate and wide sleeves, and the wide white sleeves embroidered with golden dragon patterns directly fell on the face of Fu Kun who was kneeling beside him, and even covered his face.
Duanmu Qingchen didn't know, and sat down with a smile: "Everyone get up, get up." The easy-going demeanor has already made the people admire and like him. This Prince is not only good-looking, but also has no airs. In the future, he will be another wise king.
Therefore, at any time, it is all about appearance. The prince is good-looking, which has already gained points in the hearts of the people. Especially the women who came to watch.
Fu Kun secretly took off the sleeves on his head, and sat back in his original position a little depressed.
Duanmu Qingchen also greeted the officials on both sides kindly. When he looked to the left, the women in the front row lifted their veils one after another, and he was taken aback.
Looking to the right, another row of women lifted their veils.
His peach-blossom eyes were already shining sharply, he understood everything in his heart, his red lips curled up, and his unruly smirk made those young ladies even more fascinated.