The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Lord Zhou's words were so powerful and righteous that they left Zhang Shi feeling conflicted.

Should we disregard everything and kill Xu Qin first?

Should we swallow our anger for now and figure out a way to deal with it later?

Wang Ming, who was standing to the side, had become much wiser due to his various experiences in the capital. He had quietly called Bangchui over and asked him to invite Su Jin.

We request the imperial authority to grant the Demon Suppression Division permission to act first and report later!

At this moment, Xu Qin was the happiest person.

She had just seen an intense, overwhelming killing intent in Zhang Shi's eyes, and her heart was filled with boundless terror. She felt that Zhang Shi was determined to kill her.

But now, things have taken a dramatic turn. This Lord Zhou has snatched her from the clutches of death, and now she's going to be re-examined.

This is an official from Huai'an City. If she is retried, she will be found not guilty, okay?

He quickly grabbed Lord Zhou's official robe and cried out, "My lord, my lord, please save me! I only accidentally injured a horse, and these people want to kill me!"

"Is there no justice left?"

"Is there no law anymore?"

"Sir, save me!"

"I'm also a member of the Huai'an City Love Mutual Aid Alliance!"

Lord Zhou flicked his sleeves, shoving Xu Qin aside, and said sternly, "How dare you! How can I, an official, tolerate such insolence when I am handling a case?"

"If you continue to behave inappropriately, don't blame me for using severe punishment."

He paused, then looked at Zhang Shi and Wang Ming, and said, "Generals, you are the plaintiffs and Xu Qin is the defendant. However, please tell us the specifics of your accusations."

"I arrived in haste and am not aware of the specific details of the case. I can only make a decision after the two generals have explained the situation clearly."

These words made Zhang Shi feel even more aggrieved.

Do I have to repeat the grievances I've suffered? Wouldn't that make me feel even more wronged?

Wang Ming, however, had already focused his attention on the words "Huai'an City Love Mutual Aid Alliance." He understood that once the Demon Suppression Division arrived, it would be easier to get started.

So he took the initiative to take on this important task, explaining the whole story and the evidence that Bangchui and the others had found.

Lord Zhou nodded and asked Xu Qin, "Do you have any rebuttal to what General Wang Ming said?"

Xu Qin wanted to argue, but the evidence was overwhelming, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Having adjudicated cases for many years and seen much of the world, Lord Zhou had already reached a conclusion and immediately rebuked, "What a bold and unruly fellow!"

"That horse is named Snow Kirin. It was painstakingly acquired by Xu Shang, the former city lord of Huai'an City. It is extremely precious and worth more than a thousand pieces of gold. How dare you deliberately damage it? Your behavior is arrogant and utterly hateful!"

He was sentenced in prison for the first time.

"Upon investigation, we found that the woman, surnamed Xu, is arrogant and self-important, and her behavior is absurd and eccentric, showing contempt for military discipline and national laws."

"He secretly purchased poison, harbored malicious intentions, and behaved improperly, poisoning General Zhang Shi's peerless steed, Snow Kirin, leaving Snow Kirin severely injured and unable to recover."

"This horse is not only of extraordinary value, but it is also a military horse for the army which is about to set off. The Xu family's actions have damaged property and delayed important military and national affairs, and their crime is unforgivable!"

He paused, then turned to Zhang Shidao and said, "This matter should be handled by the government, but since it involves military affairs, according to the laws of Huai'an City, it should be handed over to the military."

"General Zhang Shi, this matter concerns you. Now, on behalf of Huai'an City, I hand this criminal over to you for you to handle according to military law."

"This case will be concluded in my city of Huai'an."

Zhang Shi was stunned.

Wang Ming was also stunned.

No, bro, you came in all that fuss just now, we thought you were going to deliberately protect Xu Qin.

Unexpectedly, Xu Qin has now been handed over to the military, and specifically assigned to Zhang Shi. This is just... ridiculous.

What are you going to do?

Zhang Shi was completely dumbfounded.

Wang Ming could barely think of a possibility.

That's the law, but I have to do you a favor!

But it's not certain.

He couldn't help but scrutinize this Lord Zhou.

No, can someone with such an upright demeanor, thick eyebrows, and big eyes really be so scheming?

"General Zhang Shi..."

Lord Zhou remained solemn and asked, "Does the military have any objections to the actions of the Huai'an city government?"

"No, no!"

"That's good. We'll have the paperwork written then. After Xu Qin signs it, I'd like to ask General Zhang Shi, on behalf of the military, to sign a closing document with me. Would that be convenient for you, General Zhang Shi?"

"Fang, convenient."

Zhang Shi felt as if a raging earthquake was raging in his mind, an earthquake that seemed to make him even more unsettled than the turmoil he experienced while traversing the grasslands.

"Very well, then I will do it right away."

Lord Zhou said something, and then, glancing at Zhang Shi's expression, he almost subconsciously added another sentence.

"General Zhang Shi, don't get the wrong idea. I am an upright official who only abides by the law and follows the rules. I am not opening a back door for you."

"My righteousness is as strong as that of the Heavenly Court."

"In my court, there is only the law, not personal feelings!"

Zhang Shi seemed to realize what was happening, and smiled, saying repeatedly, "Good, good, good. The Duke needs good officials like you who follow the rules. By the way, it seems the Duke hasn't decided on the selection of officials in Huai'an City yet. I think you're quite good. I'll have to mention it to the Duke later."

Wang Ming echoed, "General Zhang Shi is right."

Unexpectedly, Lord Zhou seemed unappreciative of their words, coldly replying, "I have always been law-abiding and law-abiding throughout my life. I have no need to take such a shortcut. I appreciate the good intentions of the two generals."

"But whether I can continue to handle criminal matters in Huai'an City depends entirely on my integrity and uprightness. The two generals need not bother."

Lord Zhou's words were forceful and imposing, but Xu Qin was completely bewildered, and then her spirits collapsed.

How did it get like this?

Lord Zhou has arrived, and she thought her savior had come, but now... she's going to be handed over to this scarred general again?

She acted according to the book's instructions, encouraged by Yun Jing and the Tongxin Alliance. What did she do wrong?

Has the sky finally turned dark?

Death, and even more terrifying fears than death, enveloped Xu Qin. She mustered her last strength and grabbed Lord Zhou's robe.

She shouted at the top of her lungs, "Lord Zhou, you can't do this! I'm only doing this for my love, what have I done wrong?"

Lord Zhou, who was giving some instructions to the clerk, suddenly turned around upon hearing this and asked, "What did you say?"

"Is it for love?"

"Then, the punishment can be reduced by one degree!"

Zhang Shi: "???"

Wang Ming: "???"

……

"But whether I can continue to handle criminal matters in Huai'an City depends entirely on my integrity and uprightness. The two generals need not bother."

Lord Zhou's words were forceful and imposing, but Xu Qin was completely bewildered, and then her spirits collapsed.

How did it get like this?

Lord Zhou has arrived, and she thought her savior had come, but now... she's going to be handed over to this scarred general again?

She acted according to the book's instructions, encouraged by Yun Jing and the Tongxin Alliance. What did she do wrong?

Has the sky finally turned dark?

Death, and even more terrifying fears than death, enveloped Xu Qin. She mustered her last strength and grabbed Lord Zhou's robe.

She shouted at the top of her lungs, "Lord Zhou, you can't do this! I'm only doing this for my love, what have I done wrong?"

Lord Zhou, who was giving some instructions to the clerk, suddenly turned around upon hearing this and asked, "What did you say?"

"Is it for love?"

"Then, the punishment can be reduced by one degree!"

Zhang Shi: "???"

Wang Ming: "???"

……