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On the second day, the Ye County government opened the main hall and publicly interrogated Zhou Ying about the murder of his father.

The people gathered outside the county government office were crowded, standing on tiptoes to look around, their voices full of uncontrollable excitement.

"It is treason for a daughter to kill her own father. Does this murder case still need to be tried? Just chop off Zhou Ying's head!"

"I heard that the biological father was a son-in-law who wanted his concubine named Zhou to inherit the Zhou family's business. He often insulted and beat his wife and daughter. The Zhou girl was also fierce and bloody, and was pushed to the extreme to resist."

"Then you can't kill your biological father!"

"Then I'm going to be beaten all my life and wait until my family fortune is taken away?"

"Shh! You all keep your voices down! I heard that our princess will also be heard in person today!"

The people of Nanyang County are already aware of Princess Nanyang's visit to Ye County. In the past few days, the county magistrate has been accompanying the princess to patrol the granary every day! However, ordinary people did not have the opportunity to get close to the princess. Today there was such a lively event and they could see the princess, which made them even more excited.

"By the way, you only brought your son to watch the fun. Where are your wife and daughter at home?"

"Well, of course I am weaving silk at home. People keep coming to buy silk and satin fabrics these days. Where can I stop? The whole family is busy eating and living!"

Every household in Ye County has a loom, and almost all women do such delicate work. Of course, my wife, my wife, my daughter-in-law, and my daughter all have to stay at home and work hard. Most of the people who came out to watch the excitement and chatter their teeth were men.

Several tall and strong government officials came over and shouted loudly: "Everyone, please step back. Also, please don't make any noise in the court. Otherwise, you will be beaten."

The common people were afraid of the government officials and stepped back one after another, staring straight at the lobby.

The young and handsome magistrate Cui showed up first, leading the people from the county government office, and then the eight-foot-tall and elegant middle-aged official.

"This is today's trial by presiding judge Yang."

"The older one is Chen Changshi."

"Look, the princess is out!"

There was a commotion among the people, and they wanted to take out their eyes to see more clearly.

I saw a girl with sharp eyes and gorgeous clothes walking out of the back office. The girl was energetic and beautiful.

Is this the princess? It is indeed noble and beautiful.

The common people were marveling in their hearts when they saw everyone in the hall bowing their hands and saying in unison: "I respectfully welcome the princess!"

Then, the princess came slowly.

The common people were still looking around and chattering non-stop. For some reason, as soon as the princess showed up, the common people automatically shut up.

This is of course because the people naturally respect the imperial power. Or maybe it was because this young and beautiful princess showed off her energy beyond everyone's expectation. It is as dazzling as the sun in the sky, making people dare not and cannot look directly at it.

The beautiful girl who appeared first was, of course, Chen Jinyu and Chen Sheren.

When the princess slowly took her seat, Chen Sheren immediately stood beside the princess. Song Yuan stood on the other side of the princess, and there were more than a dozen tall and strong soldiers guarding the princess.

This battle was suddenly awe-inspiring. The common people all shrank their necks.

Today's presiding judge is Yang Zheng, so the position in the center is naturally reserved for Yang. Jiang Shaohua sat on the left side, and Chen Zhuo sat on the right side.

Magistrate Cui and others sat down one after another.

When things come to a head, there is no room for shrinking or hesitating.

Yang Juan, who was sitting in the middle, sighed secretly in his heart, braced himself and said, "Come here, bring Zhou Ying and her daughter to the court."

As soon as he finished speaking, another person came out of the back office. This man is tall and slender, handsome in appearance, elegant and gentle in temperament. Probably because he didn't sleep well last night, his eyes were bloodshot, and there was a trace of dejection in his expression that could not be concealed.

It was Lu Xuan, the son-in-law of Nanyang Prince and the biological father of Nanyang Princess.

"I'm a little late, please forgive me, Princess." Lord Lu apologized.

This move immediately caused a commotion among the people outside the court.

The son-in-law of the Liang Dynasty was of low status. Women in Ye County can weave silk and support their families. Some families are reluctant to marry off their daughters, so it is quite common for them to bring in a son-in-law.

Most of the sons-in-law are from poor families who cannot afford the betrothal gift and cannot find a wife. The son-in-law of a good family will never be willing to become a son-in-law. Therefore, it is a fact that the status of a son-in-law is not high.

However, this is the prince's son-in-law, how can he be so humble?

Do you still want to bow down to your daughter to apologize?

Jiang Shaohua, who has excellent hearing, seemed not to hear the movement outside the courtroom, and said calmly: "It would be great if Lord Lu can come. Please take a seat next to Yang Shenxuan!"

There was indeed an empty space beside Yang Zheng. With such a conspicuous position, he is destined to be the center of attention today and be ridiculed by thousands of people in the future.

Lu Xuan struggled angrily all night, but finally came. There was no room for resistance at this time, so he sat down with a slightly dull expression.

Yang Zheng caught a glimpse of Lu Xuan's appearance from the corner of his eye, and felt secretly relieved. With Lu Xuan here, today's interrogation of Zhou Ying's father's murder case, he, the chief interrogator, will be reduced to a supporting role.

At this moment, two government officials brought Zhou Ying and her daughter to court.

After being detained for several days, Zhou's face became thin and full of sadness. Zhou Ying has also lost a lot of weight, with a pointed chin and extraordinarily big eyes.

Mother and daughter fell to their knees.

The people outside the court were in a commotion, and someone shouted: "The rebellious girl who killed her own father should be cut into pieces by a thousand swords!"

Soon, someone started shouting: "Kill to pay for life!"

"A daughter who kills her own father is guilty of an even higher crime. This Zhou family must have been the instigator behind it, and the Zhou family should be executed as well!"

Snapped!

The hard ebony wood fell heavily.

The two squads of government officials immediately poked the ground with their long sticks, making a muffled sound. The word "powerful" was so loud that it almost pierced people's eardrums.

It suddenly became quiet outside the courtroom.

Yang Zheng's face was solemn and he asked coldly: "Who is here? Tell me your name."

"Mr. Zhou, a civilian woman, is from Luyang County." Mrs. Zhou was obviously frightened, but she opened her mouth before her daughter, as if she wanted to shield her daughter from the violent storm with her thin body.

On the contrary, Zhou Ying was much calmer than the Zhou family: "Zhou Ying, the daughter of the people, Peng Cheng who was killed was the son-in-law of the Zhou family and the biological father of the daughter of the people."

As a man, Yang Zheng instinctively felt disgusted with Zhou Ying, who could still be so calm after killing his biological father. He frowned and said, "Why did you kill your biological father? There will be a clear explanation for the reason!"

Lu Xuan also looked at Zhou Ying who was kneeling in the hall.

This Zhou Ying has a delicate appearance, fair skin, and exquisite clothing. At first glance, she looks like Xiaojiabiyu. Who would have thought that such a ten-year-old girl who looks gentle and delicate would dare to kill her own father...

Zhou Ying raised her head and glanced at Lu Xuan.

That bright and fearless gaze was vaguely similar to Jiang Shaohua's. Lu Xuan suddenly felt uncomfortable in his heart. Then a surge of anger arose.

Why is this Zhou Ying looking at him like this?