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Chapter 1098: Acquittal
🕑 Added 2023-08-10 06:40:01 +0000 UTCChapter 1098: Acquittal
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged glances, and he nodded. She immediately stood up, went to open the door, and stood behind Minister Jing.
Minister Jing neatly tucked the case files back into his robe and looked up at the person who brought the documents, asking, "What's the matter?"
"Master, this is new evidence for Gong Xiao's case. Please take a look," the person said.
Upon hearing this, Minister Jing narrowed his eyes, and Meng Yunzheng couldn't help but raise his head, sensing something unusual from both of them.
Indeed, after the person delivering the files left, Minister Jing stood up and whispered, "The action has begun. I'll have Gong Ya arrested and the case concluded before noon. You'll be released."
Meng Yunzheng nodded, saying to Shu Yu, "You should follow Minister Jing. I'll be out in the afternoon, don't worry."
Shu Yu's eyes brightened, "Alright."
Minister Jing had someone take Meng Yunzheng out while he proceeded to the court to conduct the trial.
Gong Ya had already been apprehended and was brought in, accompanied by Madam Gong.
Madam Gong immediately began demanding why the case hadn't been concluded yet and why Gong Xiao hadn't been sentenced.
Seated on the court bench, Minister Jing raised his hand to silence her, and Madam Gong finally calmed down.
Minister Jing then started the trial, conducting it at a rapid pace due to the urgency. He didn't want to waste any more time on this matter.
Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi were brought in. Madam Gong still wanted to rush up and attack him, but she was held back by the guards.
Minister Jing presented the evidence and began questioning Gong Ya.
Though her face turned pale, Gong Ya clenched her teeth and refused to admit anything.
Minister Jing had dealt with many such people before. He knew that even if she didn't confess, it didn't matter. He had plenty of ways to make Gong Ya talk.
Upon hearing that Gong Ya was the murderer, Madam Gong froze in disbelief.
After Minister Jing explained the situation and had both Chen Shi and Dong Shi, as well as Dong Shi's elder brother, come forward, all her attempts to defend herself were futile.
At the age of only fourteen, Gong Ya finally broke down under the heavy pressure of the Great Court. She couldn't resist anymore and tearfully confessed after Chen Shi gave in.
Madam Gong found it hard to believe that her own desire to arrange a marriage for her son had led to her son's death. The hatred she had been holding onto for many days now felt like a joke, causing her heart to swell. She suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell back.
Minister Jing had someone help her down and knocked on the wooden table, solemnly declaring, "Based on the investigation, Gong Chang's murder was committed by his sister, Gong Ya. All the evidence points to her. Now, she will be imprisoned and await sentencing. The suspect, Gong Xiao and Zhao Xi, is innocent and will be released from custody. Leave the court."
Shu Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter, and Meng Yunzheng respectfully cupped his hands, "Many thanks to Minister Jing for his keen insight."
"Young Master Gong, now that the truth of the case has come to light, you may leave."
