My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 378 - 249: Punish the Heart【Combined】_4
A body, covered in white cloth, lay before them, surrounded by several weeping women.
A middle-aged man dressed in scarlet official robes stood there, his expression blank and full of pain, looking worn and on the brink of collapse.
Court officials wore slightly different official robes; Li Nuo could infer from the emblem on this man's robes that he was the Assistant Minister Zongzheng.
Earlier in the carriage, Housekeeper Wu had told him that the person who was accidentally killed by Yiren was indeed the son of the Assistant Minister Zongzheng.
Under normal circumstances of title inheritance, by the generation of the Fengyang county son, it should have been a Second-class Fengyang County Marquis.
The Assistant Minister Zongzheng, originally a First-class Duke of Daxia, had his only son commit a capital crime. After passing the title to his son and reducing it by one class to spare him from the death penalty, only the title of county son remained.
Should he fail to produce another son in his remaining life, this title would be reclaimed by the court.
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This case was managed by Zongzheng Si, and with the deceased being the son of the Assistant Minister Zongzheng and his family present here, Li Nuo truly felt a headache brewing.
A guard approached another official and whispered a few words to him. The official walked over slowly and said, "Honglu Si Prime Minister, what brings you to Zongzheng Si?"
This official was most likely another Assistant Minister Zongzheng. Li Nuo, summoning his courage, said, "The case of the Fengyang county son involves my sister-in-law. I have heard that Zongzheng Si has taken over the case, and I've come to understand the situation."
Before the official could reply, the middle-aged official standing next to the body overheard and abruptly turned around, then strode forward and shouted, "What are you doing here? Get out!"
Given that the man had just lost his only son, his poor attitude was understandable. Li Nuo politely responded, "I understand how the gentleman feels, but after all, this is a homicide case. It would be best to clear up the facts. Surely, the gentleman wouldn't want the county son wrongfully accused."
The middle-aged official clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot, filled with veins and his voice fierce, "My Shou'er was killed by her hand, witnessed by many. What innocence could there be? Mr. Li, I know your father is Li Xuanjing. I am telling you today, even if your father, Li Xuanjing, came here, I would still ensure the murderer of my Shou'er pay with her life. Nothing can stop me!"
His anger had obviously reached its peak. After uttering those words, his chest heaved violently. His gaze towards Li Nuo was extremely ferocious, like a beast choosing its victim.
But in the next moment, his pupils suddenly constricted.
Soon, the fierceness in his eyes gradually faded, and his chest no longer heaved, as he seemed to regain his composure.
Behind Li Nuo, steady footsteps approached.
An elegant middle-aged man, his hands clasped behind him, walked slowly forward.
Following him was a charming woman of indeterminate age, her footsteps light and soundless, making the footsteps of the man in front even more distinct.
The previously noisy Zongzheng Si suddenly quieted down.
Even a dog that had been barking wildly in a corner seemed affected by this tranquil atmosphere, tucking its tail and hiding behind a tree.
Only the steady footsteps resounded, each step seemingly landing in everyone's hearts.
An extremely oppressive atmosphere imperceptibly spread.
At this peak of suppression, the elegant man reached Li Nuo's side and looked calmly at the now completely calm middle-aged official, saying, "Release her."
