HLnovel Chapter 341 The injustice is settled
Chapter 341 The injustice is settled
Li Xiaoxiao is the organizer of this joint letter, so she naturally has a say. The Dingguo Marquisate has been rooted in the capital for hundreds of years. Even if Nie Junfeng makes a big mess, they won't actually do anything to him.
As long as Marquis Dingguo operates behind the scenes, this matter will definitely be raised high and let go low.
Although Li Xiaoxiao really wanted Nie Junfeng to be sentenced to a heavy sentence, she knew that this was impossible, so she told these people at the very beginning what the possible outcomes might be.
Someone in the crowd immediately started sobbing. Things had developed just as Li Xiaoxiao had expected. Although they needed the money very much, they wanted Nie Junfeng to be brought to justice even more.
Nie Junfeng's actions caused them great harm.
Although it had been discussed long ago, this was not just her business, so she still pretended to discuss it with them. After the discussion was over, Li Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment.
"Your Excellency the Prefect, we are all ordinary people. Because of what Nie Junfeng did, everyone's family has undergone earth-shaking changes. Many have lost their main source of family income, so this silver should be compensated to us."
Li Xiaoxiao's words were righteous and reasonable, but Nie Huaimin glanced at her coldly and snorted in his heart, thinking that she just wanted the money. She was indeed a money-hungry villain.
I gave them money before, and they all pretended to be noble and didn't want it. It turns out that it wasn't that they didn't want it, but that they wanted more.
"And more." Li Xiaoxiao continued.
"Sir, you know that we are all ordinary people, powerless and powerless. We can only endure being bullied. The other party is powerful, so I want him to write a letter of commitment."
"The content is that after this incident, you are not allowed to cause trouble to us or the witnesses who testified for us today for any reason. Otherwise, we will unite again, take today's letter of commitment and the joint petition, and go to the emperor to file a complaint together."
Li Xiaoxiao had thought about this matter a long time ago. If he didn't get a promise today, given Marquis Dingguo's temper, he would definitely vent his anger on the witness who came to testify today.
It is a great honor for them to come and testify, and we must not put them in danger.
Nie Huaimin stood straight and heard every word Li Xiaoxiao said clearly. His wide sleeves covered his fists which he clenched and unclenched again.
Although he appeared calm on the outside, his heart was actually already in turmoil. He had been in the capital and had dealt with countless people, but he did not expect to fall for this ugly woman. Okay, very good, just wait and see how I deal with you later.
"Nie Junfeng, you heard everything, right? Are you willing to write this letter of commitment?" the prefect asked in a deep voice.
Nie Junfeng was lying on the ground, feeling cold and in pain. The icy ground had already frozen him through, and the pain in his body had left him completely without any strength, so he couldn't even stand up.
"I agree." His teeth were chattering as he uttered those few words with difficulty.
"Master, take the written letter of commitment and ask him to sign it." The prefect instructed the master beside him.
The legal advisor carefully checked the written content and presented it to the prefect. The prefect read it quickly and handed it to the legal advisor.
The lawyer took the letter of commitment, came to Nie Junfeng, bent down and placed it on the ground for him.
He knew what was written on it without even looking at it. Nie Junfeng picked up a pen and signed his name at random, then put his fingerprint on it. That was the end of it.
Looking at the letter of commitment that the lawyer took away, Nie Huaimin's eyes darkened, and a hint of ridicule appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he spoke.
"Sir, my son has been beaten up like this, and I've spent a lot of money to compensate these people. Can I take him away?"
"Although he was compensated with money, the cumulative amount of his actions made 20 lashes too light a sentence. Since Nie Junfeng actively admitted his mistakes and took the money as compensation, I will sentence Nie Junfeng to six months in prison."
As for Nie Junfeng's sentencing, the prefect had been thinking about this issue ever since Nie Huaimin took out the silver note. With so many people watching in the audience, he had to ensure a fair trial and give an explanation to the victim and his family.
The audience had different reactions to this result. It was like a bolt from the blue for Nie Junfeng. He was going to spend half a year in prison. He was the eldest son of Marquis Dingguo. If he had to spend half a year in prison, how would he face people when he got out?
Nie Huaimin was also a little surprised by this result. You know, he took out five thousand taels of silver. He bowed to the prefect and said, "Prefect, I have already taken out enough silver to compensate these people. Can my son's sentence be a little lighter?"
This prefect was just an acquaintance with him at ordinary times. He was too upright and could not tolerate any injustice. He was very methodical and boring.
He came to the court in person, and was so servile to him, and sentenced Nie Junfeng to such a heavy sentence. He really didn't know what was good for him.
"Nie Huaimin, look at what your son has done. If it weren't for the fact that you took so much silver, he would have to go to jail for at least ten years." The prefect handed the joint letter on the table to the yamen runner beside him.
The bailiff quickly showed Nie Huaimin the joint petition. The list of items on it made his face grow increasingly gloomy. Finally, even his breathing became heavy, but he could not utter a word.
"Mr. Prefect, I am the eldest son of Marquis Dingguo. You can't treat me like this. I don't want to go to jail." Nie Junfeng yelled excitedly.
In response to his clamor, the prefect didn't even bother to give him a glance.
The crowd watching the excitement outside the yamen cheered, saying that the prefect was honest and upright, and selfless.
Everyone in the court was also very excited. After such a long time, they never expected that one day they would be able to clear their names. Many people shed tears of excitement. They had been waiting for this day for too long.
The prefect's expression softened a little. Hearing the people's voices of approval, he became more determined to uphold justice for the people.
The case was closed. Nie Huaimin had Nie Junfeng carried back temporarily and would go to jail after his injuries healed. When he passed by Li Xiaoxiao, he glared at her fiercely.
"I won't let you go." He spat out a few words coldly and walked away.
Li Xiaoxiao is not afraid of him. Her current identity is just an ordinary peasant woman. When the time comes and she takes off her makeup, let's see where you can find me.
The crowd at the door gradually dispersed, and the prefect asked the bailiffs to bring the women brought from Marquis Dingguo's Mansion to the lobby.
Having been away from their loved ones for a long time, those young girls, after having been ravaged by so much time in the Dingguo Marquis Mansion, have long lost their original brilliance. They are all as thin as sticks, as if they would fall down at the slightest breeze.
"My daughter, I finally see you." A woman couldn't hold back any longer and tears instantly flowed out. She didn't even remember how many times she cried.