Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

"Why should I die?"

The light from the wall lamp flickered in the windless air, reflecting spots of water on the stone wall.

Wu Ti looked down at Lin Yan, who was lying on the ground, with a smile on his face. "Your father is dead, what does it have to do with me?"

Shen Zheng and the others frowned when they heard this.

Lin Yan dug his fingers tightly into the cracks in the stone on the ground, and was unaware of the blood oozing from his fingertips.

"I'll kill you--!" He wailed like a trapped beast, propped himself up with his elbows and pounced on Wu Ti.

"presumptuous!"

The jailer who was escorting Wu Ti shouted sternly and pulled out half of the long sword at his waist. The cold light reflected on Wu Ti's face, making the hideous smile at the corner of his mouth look even more glaring.

Another jailer stood in front of Lin Yan with his sword drawn and said sternly, "There is no room for unruly behavior in the Ministry of Justice prison. If you act recklessly again, you will be punished!"

After saying that, he secretly glanced at Shen Zheng and the others.

People always say that the Ministry of Justice has strict rules and acts harshly, but that’s not entirely true.

If these three imperial officials were not in the room at this moment, Lin Yan would have been kicked out long ago for daring to do such a thing that disregards the rules.

"That's not true, that's not true." Jiang Zhiming quickly stepped forward to hold Lin Yan, and said, "He was just too excited. He was just talking, he didn't intend to actually do anything. Come on, let's go back and sit down. If you have anything to say, let's talk it out slowly. This is the territory of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no reason for your father to suffer injustice."

Lin Yan was shaking with hatred, but he knew that with his own strength, how could he take Wu Ti's life here?

He sat back with Jiang Zhiming with trembling steps, but his eyes were still fixed on Wu Ti.

Wu Ti raised the corner of his mouth, mocked him, and silently said, "Come on."

"Snapped--"

"Wu Ti!" Wei Xiyu, who had been silent for a long time, slammed the table, his eyes filled with disappointment. "Even now, you still don't repent?"

From the moment the sound of chains was heard outside the visiting room, he had been trying to control his emotions.

He was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and would rush out to question Wu Ti.

During these few days and nights, he never figured out why Wu Ti betrayed him, betrayed the Dushuijian, and framed others?

Wu Ti's mouth froze slightly, but after a moment, he forced out a wider smile: "Lord Wei, you are so kind to come and see me. I am so grateful."

Wei Xiyu had never seen this side of Wu Ti before. He was stunned when he heard this and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Or was it Shen Zheng who deliberately asked the jailer: "When visiting the prison, can the criminal sit down and talk?"

The jailer nodded and pushed Wu Ti to sit on the stool opposite them.

The chains made a harsh sound as they dragged across the ground. Wu Ti sat down, raised the shackles on his hands, and said with his chin held high, "Lord Shen is here too? I'm truly flattered."

Shen Zheng smiled softly: "It's just a matter of convenience. It's easy for me to come in, but it will be difficult for Lord Wu to get out."

For the first time, Wu Ti's expression showed a crack, and he cursed her in his heart as a "vicious woman".

Perhaps it was because he saw Wu Ti being humiliated, Wei Xiyu took a few deep breaths, and then his mood improved slightly. He asked Lin Yan for the thing in his hand.

As the layers of linen were gently peeled off, he solemnly asked Wu Ti, "Do you still remember this thing?"

It was a coordinate stone used to measure the thickness of the dam. The surface of the stone was smooth and a little oily, probably because it was often rubbed in people's hands.

Wu Ti didn't even look at it and said, "Master Wei, you are joking. I am just a prisoner now. How can I recognize things outside?"

This stubborn look completely annoyed Wei Xiyu.

"Open your dog eyes and see clearly!"

He stood up directly, took out the file from his arms, and threw it in front of Wu Ti with a "bang".

"Three years ago, you were ordered by the prison to rebuild the Yusang River Dam. Lin Yan's father, Lin Jiaomu, was a surveyor under you, and this coordinate stone was used by Lin Jiaomu back then. The thickness measured on it differs from the dam thickness you reported by more than an inch..."

For a river dam, there should not be even a half-inch deviation, let alone more than an inch.

Because of this one-inch difference, the lifespan of the Yusang River Dam was greatly shortened, and it would be good if it could be used for another ten years.

"Ten years..." Wei Xiyu looked at Wu Ti with confusion in his eyes: "After ten years, the truth will be revealed. How dare you do this?"

Does this mean that Wu Ti will no longer be an official in ten years?

Or just die immediately?

Wu Ti's Adam's apple rolled. "I don't know what you're talking about. The Yusang River has already been inspected and put into use. You're telling me this now. Could it be that you want... me, a dying man, to take the blame for the Du Shuijian?"

Wei Xiyu once again witnessed his shamelessness and almost lost control of his emotions.

Lin Yan's eyes were already red with hatred: "Until my father passed away, he never took out this surveying stone, just to repay your kindness. But I am not him. He died because of you, and you should pay with your life."

"I do not know what you're talking about."

As he spoke, Wu Ti laughed again, as if Lin Jiaomu was a complete stranger to him.

Jiang Zhiming looked left and right, and always felt that they seemed to be led by Wu Ti.

This feeling is terrible.

He subconsciously looked at Shen Zheng.

"Lord Wei." Shen Zheng sighed inwardly and spoke in a guiding tone: "Minister Luo is already aware of this old case. I wonder if the two cases can be combined and sentenced. Can Wu Ti's body be left intact?"

She really couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

Wei Xiyu is an emotional person, and Lin Yan's mind is disturbed by hatred. At the moment, these two people combined cannot say a complete sentence, let alone confront Wu Ti.

Even if we take a step back, the old case was investigated by the Ministry of Justice, and Lin Yan came here today just to hear Wu Ti admit his crime with his own ears.

This is what people who are easily soft-hearted are like. They want to get a "result" for everything, otherwise they will face endless internal friction.

"W-Whole corpse?"

Wei Xiyu was confused at first, but when he saw Shen Zheng's calm eyes, his confused thoughts suddenly became clear.

"This..." He pretended to recall and replied vaguely, "Lord Luo said this case is serious and requires a thorough investigation of the entire Metropolitan Water Conservancy Bureau. Anyone found cutting corners or accepting bribes during the river project will be subject to grave crimes such as confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan."

"They confiscated my property and exterminated my clan?" Shen Zheng was horrified. "Not only could they not even leave me a complete corpse, but they also brought disaster to my wife and children?"

She looked at Wu Ti with pity and sighed, "You're harming others and yourself."

These four simple words, spoken in a relaxed tone, instantly drew Wu Ti's attention.

"Don't try to trick me." He gritted his teeth. "As you said, if we want to interrogate you, the Ministry of Justice has its own way. We don't need you to join in the discussion."

"So... you even know the Ministry of Justice has a way to try you." Shen Zheng rested her right arm on the table, leaning forward slightly. "Have you ever heard of the saying, 'Leniency for those who confess, severity for those who resist?'"

Wu Ti frowned, his expression no longer as impeccable as before.

Shen Zheng continued to ask, "Do you not believe in the ability of the Ministry of Justice? Or... are you waiting for someone to rescue you? Oh, right. There are two things you may not know yet."