Chapter 1384: Old and Cunning? Slippery or Not? Useless!

In addition to Wang Qu and Huang Pang, all other witnesses were refuted by Wan Li one by one. Wan Li always had a method for doing things, and he would never let anyone who had done things for him escape unscathed. When he left, More or less, they have left the other party with evidence, and now, those who have come to testify for Zhuang Chang are all

It’s the ones that have left.

Wan Li didn't notice these people from the beginning. They were too weak and could be eliminated with just a few words. They were insignificant. Of course, he will not relax even if he has not left. Just like Qin Yuanchuan, he knows that even if Qin Yuanchuan betrays him, he will not go to court to testify against him. Qin Yuanchuan is a person who values ​​the future. No matter what the reason for his rebellion, if he dares to go to court, he will not let up. What awaits him is a ruined future and a dead end.

For one thing, Qin Yuanchuan cannot take this risk. This person may have to be eliminated in the future, but now, he is not a threat at all.

Wan Li was full of confidence. He glanced at Zhuang Chang in the hall with a little pride, waiting for what other moves he might have.

Witnesses and physical evidence have all been denied. If you force a conviction, it will be a waste of human life and a result of torture.

At present, there is a large audience, and there are many people listening. If Zhuang Chang can't provide conclusive evidence, then now, he can only surrender to Wan Li.

Surrender to a criminal.

At this time, there was a commotion outside.

Cheng Qi was so angry that he turned his head inadvertently and caught a glimpse of a slightly familiar figure.

"he……"

Ji Chundong also looked over, and saw the crowd outside the door slowly moving away. From the middle, a group of people walked over, led by the one who was in his forties or fifties. He was elegant and elegant, with a slightly white beard. He was none other than the governor of Baishanzhou. , Sima Ji.

"How could he come here?" Cheng Qi was struck by lightning. The situation is difficult enough now. Wan Li is cunning and slippery. Sima Ji is also Wan Li's junior fellow student. If the two of them join forces, then what will happen to them now? Doesn’t everyone have to work in vain?

Sima Ji's arrival set off a small storm.

Zhuang Chang sat firmly in the first position and remained silent, but other officials more or less greeted him. Baishan Continent is Sima Ji's territory, and Xijin County is just a small county under the jurisdiction of Baishan Continent. As the prefect, Sima Ji can come whenever he wants and not come if he doesn't want to. But everyone knows that his relationship with Wan Li is very close. As usual, Wanli's future is unclear now, and Sima Ji has been slow to express his position. Everyone

Everyone thought that he would not interfere, but now, he suddenly appeared. Could it be that he decided to share weal and woe with Wan Li?

If that's the case, things will indeed become more difficult to handle.

The atmosphere in the hall was very subtle. Sima Ji smiled kindly, took the initiative to hold hands with Zhuang Chang, and made a small salute.

Zhuang Chang nodded slightly towards him, but his expression was not good.

Sima Ji said: "Such a big thing has happened in the county under my jurisdiction. If you don't show up, it will be a shame."

Good words, but good-sounding words.

Everyone is waiting to see what happens, knowing that Wan Li and Master Sima Ji come from the same school and are not easy to deal with, but we will see how the situation develops from now on.

Sima Ji arrived late, and the trial was already halfway through. He held a high official position, so he was naturally one of the auditoriums. However, Magistrate Xi Song, who was sitting in the auditorium, had all sold them for money. There was not a single seat left, and they were all filled.

Magistrate Song was sweating profusely and quickly asked his master to move a chair, intending to place an extra seat next to it.

But Sima Ji didn't know. He saw that there was an empty seat in the first row, and it was in the middle with a good view. He thought that the county government had already known the news about his arrival, and it was specially arranged for him, so he walked over directly. sit down.

Rong Leng just looked at the person next to him, expressionless.

"I'm just listening, everyone, please continue." Sima Ji raised his hand slightly. Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he graciously asked them to relax.

Among everyone present, in terms of official position, he was indeed the first, and he was qualified to assume such a superior posture.

but……

That location...

The other officials were all hesitant to speak. Some wanted to be the first to remind him, but they were pulled by the people next to them and said: "That man is not here now. I'm afraid he won't come today." , if he wants to sit down, just let him sit down. As long as that guy doesn't come, we'll pretend we don't know."

The young bird sighed helplessly and could only accept it.

The court hearing continued, but Wan Li's posture was much more comfortable than before. Wan Li had no idea whether Sima Ji would come. He and Sima Ji were brothers, and it was precisely because of their close relationship that they understood each other. , only to know how wise the other person is to protect himself. In his current situation, to be honest, Sima Ji should avoid it, but he really needs Sima Ji to join forces with him to escape. For this, he has spent some effort, but is Sima Ji willing to take this risk? , he was not sure, but now that Sima Ji was here, it was the decisive moment.

I'm definitely on his side.

Everything will fall into place, and today's trial should have been settled.

Sima Ji said nothing or did nothing, but his attitude was clearly to support Wan Li.

Zhuang Chang's expression couldn't be worse. He looked at Liu Wei, his eyes were swaying, and he was winking desperately.

But Liu Wei just drank her tea steadily. When she saw him looking over, she nodded to him and continued drinking tea.

Zhuang Chang was troubled in his heart. Did Liu Wei mean to let him say the following words according to the original plan? But is it useful? Sima Ji suddenly appeared to support Wan Li. Does what he said still make sense?

But Liu Wei just asked him to say it, and Zhuang Chang didn't know whether he should listen or not, so he became more and more silent.

Because of this strange silence, whispers filled the hall. Old God Sima Ji was there and glanced at Wan Li from time to time. Wan Li looked at him with smiles in his eyes.

The situation seems to have stabilized, Zhuang Chang has admitted defeat, everything should be considered settled?

But at this moment, Zhuang Chang picked up the gavel, slapped it hard, and shouted: "Certificate of succession, Qian Mengyao!"

…

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

When he shouted the three words Qian Mengyao, Zhuang Chang's final tone was shaking.

Not only him, but everyone who heard it also trembled with his breath.

Thousand, thousand...will you surrender to the king?

People, witnesses?

Until Qian Mengyao himself walked out slowly from the back hall, everyone could not close their mouths that were slightly open in shock.

Wan Li's originally confident face was suddenly replaced by complexity, and the carefree Sima Ji immediately sat up straight, with a serious look on his face.

The appearance of King Ru Jiang caused a sudden change in the atmosphere in the hall. Zhuang Chang, facing this strange atmosphere, swallowed his saliva and said: "King Qian..., Prince, please tell me." Qian Mengyao stood up with a smile on his face. There, his eyes first glanced at Sima Ji, who had arrived late and had already occupied his seat, and then looked at Wan Li. In Wan Li's nervous and panic sight, he raised his eyebrows and said: "I prove that what Mr. Zhuang said is true." If you talk about the crime, everyone in Wanli will be guilty."