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Chapter 246 Prosecutor

6 month 6 day.

The trial will be held in nine days.

Inside the Yanzhou Detention Center, the defendant, Zhu Dali, became increasingly agitated. His wife, Liu Xiufen, arrived but instead of calming him down as expected, she only made him more agitated.

The defendant's lawyer, Yan Mi, began to ponder the matter, considering using the child, Zhu Ming, to appeal to his emotions.

But when he saw a child who was only five years old, he didn't know how to direct him.

And then I thought of Zhu Dali's condition...

Perhaps, instead of appearing in front of Zhu Dali, keeping the child hidden is the best way to calm him down.

Yan Mi was deep in thought.

6 month 8 day.

There are seven days left until the trial begins.

In Chongzhou City, the people involved in this criminal case began the final wrap-up work.

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The prosecutor compiled all the information he had investigated into a booklet. He then frowned and fell into deep thought as he looked at the document, but after thinking it over, he couldn't find any better information. So, the collected information was labeled "evidence".

The defendant, Zhu Dali, fell silent.

The lawyer meticulously employed methods worthy of his gold medal reputation.

He explained the pros and cons, and then lured Zhu Dali with benefits. In a short period of time, he managed to stop Zhu Dali from causing trouble before the trial. But then again, the fact that he stopped causing trouble for a short time did not mean that Zhu Dali was no longer suffering.

Zhu Dali began to suffer from insomnia frequently, tossing and turning at night unable to fall asleep. He became emaciated, his eyes were dull and lifeless, and he looked like a walking mummy.

same time.

Xu De's side began the final investigation.

He sent Wang Chao and Yang Bing to investigate Yan Mi's information.

6 month 11 day.

There are only four days left until the trial.

Wang Chao and Yang Bing brought the news back.

The two men confirmed that, in addition to Yan Mi and Zhou Ning, there were two other defense lawyers for the defendant.

One of them is named Ding Yan, a senior lawyer at Honglang Law Firm. He has been practicing law for more than ten years and has never received a negative review. His resume is spotless.

The other person was his apprentice, Xiao Zhou.

After the incident on May 7, Sun Hu, number 10, hired a maid.

These four lawyers came to Yanzhou City.

But for some reason, the last time the two appeared was on the day they witnessed Xu De and his group arrive and sign an agreement with the client, Zhang Xiuning.

Xu De thought about it for a long time.

Based on time and the moment of disappearance, and considering various factors, ultimately...

It is believed that Ding Yan and his apprentice were Yan Mili's backup plan.

In an instant.

The plaintiff should be on guard!

6 month 14 day.

Only one day left until the court hearing!

Both sides remain vigilant.

Xu De was pondering what the meticulously planned backup plan was, and what the other party had Ding Yan do to make him disappear for nearly a month.

Yan Mi is also thinking about it.

With the trial about to begin, the lawyer reassured Zhu Dali and then began to predict what dirty tricks Xu De would pull during the trial!

In an instant.

At this moment, the two sides began a psychological game, separated by time and space.

until..

6 month 15 day.

On the day of the court hearing!!!

Hai Van Province.

Yanzhou City.

At noon, 11:30, the weather was sunny.

Inside the parking lot of the Yanzhou Intermediate People's Court, several figures sat in a car, holding something in their hands.

Take a closer look.

The other person was holding a boxed lunch in their left hand and chopsticks in their right, and was eating slowly and carefully.

"Prosecutor Yue, this case... seems a bit strange. Although on the surface, the cause, motive, process of the murder, and his resume all point to the defendant Zhu Dali committing the murder, but..."

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"Why does something just feel off to me?"

in the car.

Prosecutor Zhao Qian sat in the back seat, his brows furrowed as he ate.

As he spoke, he turned to look at Yue Feng, the prosecutor beside him.

The courthouse has a restaurant, but the two were in a hurry, so they just bought a boxed lunch to eat. After finishing their meal, they went into the courtroom and the trial proceeded smoothly. The process was incredibly seamless.

"Aren't there enough cases that seem off already?"

Beside him.

Prosecutor Yue Feng chewed the slightly spicy shredded potatoes in his boxed lunch mechanically, his face expressionless, before swallowing hard.

After swallowing it, Yue Feng looked at Zhao Qian.

"Besides sensory suspicion, do you have any other evidence or information that you can verify?"

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The words were spoken.

Prosecutor Zhao Qian paused, then shook his head and said nothing more.

Ever since they learned the information from the police, they've been frowning over this case. They feel that everything is strange, but they can't find a breakthrough or any information.

Zhu Dali and Zhang Mushan have no past grudges or present animosity, so there's no reason for them to cause a death.

That's the theory.

but.

They've handled countless criminal homicide cases!

Even more perplexing cases have occurred.

Around 13 years ago, a special criminal murder case occurred in a northern province. The victim was an infant.

The baby was left in the car by the parents, and the car was stolen.

The parents then reported the incident to the police, who launched a large-scale search. The police even made a public announcement stating that as long as the child was properly taken care of, minor offenses such as theft could be dealt with leniently, or even no responsibility would be pursued.

And after that?

The baby was later killed by thieves, and the body was buried.

Then, do you think you're about to get into a protracted tug-of-war of escape?

No.

The thief committed theft and murder on March 4th, and turned himself in on March 5th.

Yes, he killed someone and then turned himself in.

Although the crime was logical and understandable, it still seemed unbelievable, making people think the perpetrator was mentally ill!

"Zhu Dali..."

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"Ha, he has a criminal record; he's been involved in several fights."

Prosecutor Yue Feng ate his boxed lunch and slowly began to speak.

"Those people who got into fights were people Zhu Dali had no past grudges against or present enemies with. Can you deny the fact that he got into fights?"

Upon hearing this...

Prosecutor Zhao Qian paused, then shook his head and said nothing more.

Based on the facts of the case that are currently public,

If Zhang Mushan is not dead, then this is one of Zhu Dali's "several prior offenses".

Any one of Zhu Dali's past offenses, especially those involving deaths, would create this kind of suspicion in Zhao Qian.

"Furthermore, the prosecutor's duty is to investigate all information that can be investigated."

"If no evidence can be found, a public prosecution will be initiated, and a judge will determine whether the defendant is guilty."

Yue Feng said, "Prosecutor Zhao, don't overthink it and include the responsibilities of a judge in your own duties."

Is that so...?

Zhao Qian remained silent for a moment before starting to eat his meager boxed lunch.

But as we ate...

"Squeak!"

A car suddenly stopped beside us.

The two looked up at the van beside them. When the door opened and they saw who was inside, they paused for a moment, as if in a daze.

Then, someone stepped out of the car...

Several lawyers dressed in suits and carrying deflated briefcases were slowly getting out of the car.

The moment their toes touched the ground and they straightened their backs, their eyes met, and they immediately raised an eyebrow.

"A prosecutor?" Lawyer Xu De wondered inwardly.

Not only him, but the people getting off the bus next to him also looked in the direction of his gaze and happened to see several people eating.

Wu Xin and Lin Yue looked surprised.

"The prosecutor hasn't entered the courthouse yet?"

"It looks like they're eating."

"Huh, do prosecutors in Yanzhou City also like to eat boxed lunches? Wait... Attorney Xu, you're actually watching them eat?"

Lin Yue seemed to suddenly remember something.

She suddenly raised an eyebrow, looked at Xu De beside her, and spoke with a mocking tone, clearly teasing him.

Upon hearing this...

Xu De rolled his eyes in annoyance.

That sounds like he enjoys deliberately making prosecutors lose their appetite!

Just kidding, although I do have some "litigious" tendencies in my behavior... but that has nothing to do with eating!

"Alright, let's go now, the court session is about to start."

After exchanging glances with the two prosecutors, who were his teammates, Xu De tapped Lin Yue on the head and then strode towards the courthouse.

Lin Yue stuck out her tongue, not caring, and quickly followed.

There weren't many people this time.

There are only four people: Xu De, Lin Yue, Li Jian, and Wu Xin.

As for the materials they had... well, it's unbelievable, but... this time the four of them practically had no materials at all!

What? How can you hold a trial without any evidence?

That's none of your business!

Soon.

The four people disappeared before our eyes.

inside the car.

"lawyer?"

The two prosecutors paused, then raised an eyebrow and exchanged a glance.

Prosecutor Zhao Qian asked with suspicion, "On the family side... Zhang Xiuning's legal representative in the civil suit is... that... Xu De?"

As soon as he uttered those two words, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Xu De.

While these two words may not be widely known, they are somewhat familiar to those working in the judicial system.

Zhao Qian and Yue Feng remembered the name.

There is no other reason.

A classic case from Thanh Wu Province: "Relaxing the principle of legitimate self-defense and presuming innocence."

This surprised many neighboring provinces, because although the current verdict states "innocence is presumption," if that's truly the case...

The phrase "dormant legislation" would then no longer be coined by anyone.

However, Qingwu Province is truly implementing the principle of "presumption of innocence" and even wants to awaken the concept of "legitimate self-defense" from its slumber!

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the winning lawyer in this case was Xu De.

And the case of the Ninth Hospital in Chengdu.

This case is very simple and straightforward.

Purely showcasing individual abilities!

"Stabbed 17 times, defendant attempted murder," but only received a suspended sentence! Anyone with any connection to the judiciary immediately questioned the accuracy of this news.

"Did the family hire him as their representative?"

Prosecutor Yue Feng paused, his brows furrowed, and he put down the lunchbox in his hand.

"What does he want to do?"

"have no idea."

Zhao Feng also became serious.

The lawyer in front of me... doesn't play by the rules.

In the case of Lijiacun, the victim's family inexplicably signed a settlement agreement.

Or perhaps, the Ninth Hospital case, with its combination of mental illness and counter-evidence regarding juvenile delinquency, proves that this person's thinking is completely contrary to the mainstream!

So, regarding this case...

"What is he going to do?"

Zhao Qian asked hesitantly, and Yue Feng frowned.

In the case.

The court established this public trial based on Zhu Dali's surrender. Will the opposing party overturn his surrender?

"It's alright. Although there aren't as many reporters from the court as there were in the Chengdu case, there are still quite a few."

"We are, in a sense, co-plaintiffs with him."

After thinking it over, Zhao Qian finally shook his head and put the matter out of his mind.

"Besides, I've never heard of him having a habit of raiding court hearings."

"They should tone it down a bit."

Upon hearing this...

Yue Feng nodded without refuting.

The civil litigation agent and the prosecutor are teammates, so there's no reason for the other party to sabotage them.

Besides, there were so many reporters present. Even the most arrogant lawyer would have to tone it down when they saw the cameras. With these two factors combined, their worries were completely unfounded.

"Let's eat first."

Yue Feng spoke up, and as he spoke, the two of them were about to put the unfinished boxed lunches in their hands into their mouths.

only...

"Beep beep~"

Just as Yue Feng was about to pick up his chopsticks, the phone rang in a daze.

Caller ID: [Prosecutor Pei]

This was the third prosecutor from the prosecution team, who had been waiting inside the courthouse for some time.

"Beep~"

The call connected, and Prosecutor Pei's voice came through the speakerphone.

"Feed? Where are you now?"

Zhao Qian glanced at the half-eaten lunchbox in his hand and said, "Eating."

Prosecutor Pei said, "Why is it taking so long? The trial is about to start!"

The case is about to go to trial!?

inside the car.

The two prosecutors paused, then quickly checked the time, only to realize that they had been discussing Xu De for several tens of minutes since he got out of the car!

It was now 1 p.m., with only half an hour left before the trial.

"this....

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Yue Feng and Zhao Qian looked down at their boxed lunches, remained silent for a moment, and then took a deep breath.

He replied to the phone, "Coming."

The words were spoken.

Zhao Qian hung up the phone and, together with Yue Feng, put the unfinished boxed lunches in the car, planning to eat them after the court hearing.

He quickly washed up to get rid of the odor, dressed neatly, and headed towards the courthouse.

1:10 PM.

Yanzhou Intermediate People's Court.

Inside the waiting room.

A bailiff stood at the door of the waiting room and spoke to the people inside.

"Prosecutor, prepare for court."

Inside the waiting room.

Xu De, who had been waiting for a long time, took a deep breath, took a step, and walked into the courtroom.

For a month... the two sides engaged in open and covert struggles, plotting against each other for a month.

at the moment..

It's time to test the results!

The truth behind Zhang Mushan's death, Zhu Dali's mental state, Sun Hu's meticulousness...

The outcome of the first contest will be directly determined by this court hearing!

"Da da..."

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The crisp sound of footsteps echoed in the quiet corridor.

About five minutes later.

Xu De stood at the entrance of the Intermediate People's Court in Yanzhou City.

Before me was a heavy wooden door, tightly closed, obscuring the interior. On the side of the door frame were the four characters "First Court".

Xu De held his breath and placed his hand on the door, then applied slight pressure.

next second...

"Squeak~"

The heavy wooden door made a grating sound.

As the wooden door opened, the interior gradually came into view.

Inside the enormous First Courtroom, where the auditorium could accommodate five hundred people, over a hundred were seated, all their eyes fixed on the crowd at the entrance.

In an instant.

Wu Xin and others felt as if they were carrying a mountain on their shoulders, under immense pressure.

Xu De shifted his gaze to the trial area.

The light shining into the trial area made it seem as if the area to be divided into three parts was dyed gold.

now.

The defendant, Yan Mi, was sitting in the dock. As if sensing something, he subconsciously looked up and glanced towards the door.

The two were several dozen meters apart, staring at each other.

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