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

Yu Zhengqing was deeply moved.

He was puzzled before. He didn't even know who Su Min was, so how did he become the other party's "boss"?

If Su Min went out and shouted a few more times, wouldn't his reputation be ruined?

Su Min was unlucky today and happened to meet Yu Jiusi, which avoided any misunderstanding.

But what if Yu Jiusi was replaced by someone else?

How many people would listen to Su Min? How many political enemies would use this as a weakness and wait to strike him hard?

"This guy is so mean!" The people outside the hall began to spit. "Lord Yu has been in our house for more than a year. We have all seen what he has done. He will definitely be promoted in the future. How could he be so unclear with a bookseller like you? Pah!"

Su Min didn't dare to look at Shen Zheng or the people anymore, and slumped to the ground.

He was really wrong.

Shen Zheng raised her eyes and said, "The Great Zhou law stipulates that those who flatter officials or falsely claim to be familiar with officials will be sentenced to prison if they seek profit, and all profits will be confiscated. If they do not seek profit, they must publicly apologize and be fined according to the severity of the offense. Su Min, do you have a lawyer?"

A lawyer is equivalent to an ancient lawyer. He is the person who defends the defendant and competes with the government.

Su Min was stunned when he heard this, and said with snot hanging down his nose: "I, I haven't hired a lawyer yet..."

Yu Zhengqing, who was sitting in the hall, was also stunned.

He looked at Shen Zheng and asked - why are you thinking about the other person while you are talking?

Shen Zheng gave him a look that said "don't worry".

"Today's court session is quite special. On one side is you, Su Min, and on the other side is me and Lord Yu. In terms of status, I and Lord Yu are officials. The power of judgment and the people's support are on our side, so you are at a disadvantage. So I suggest that you turn left and hire a lawyer."

Yu Zhengqing's eyes lit up and he understood immediately.

Shen Zheng wanted to single out the two of them and make the other party and the people convinced.

There were many cases in the government office, and it was common for cases to be heard in court, so a large number of lawyers were supported.

Turn left when you exit the government office and you will see "Lawyers Street". Lawyers only need to wait inside and business will come to them.

Su Min's family was also present. Upon hearing the news, they rushed out of the crowd and ran towards Lawyer Street.

Everyone in the court thought that it would only take a while to find a lawyer, but who would have thought that after waiting for a full quarter of an hour, the other party still hadn't brought the lawyer.

Shen Zheng and Yu Zhengqing went to the back hall and started chatting.

"He scolded me, but it was nothing." Shen Zheng said in a low voice, covering her mouth, "It was just that the master was so angry that he picked up stones and threw them, but he didn't hit them accurately and all fell into the river."

Yu Zhengqing felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, and said with a crooked mouth: "When I was bullied in the capital, he would not stand up for me."

Shen Zheng choked and changed the subject: "But think about it, if we really convict him of 'insulting an official appointed by the court', we can sentence him, but we are afraid that someone with ulterior motives will target him and use this as an excuse to attack us. He didn't insult me ​​by name, nor did he insult me ​​face to face, which means that he is subjective and unclear. Whether the sentence is light or heavy depends on the mood of the chief judge. In addition, given your relationship with me, this case is difficult to judge, but we must take a long-term view and not impose a heavy sentence."

To be realistic, "insulting an imperial official" is a serious crime, but if someone insults you behind closed doors or under a quilt, what can you do?

This actually means saying something important but not saying anything light.

Just now, Yu Zhengqing had guessed what Shen Zheng was thinking.

Shen Zheng has been deliberately blurring the point that Su Min "insulted the imperial official" and instead emphasized that Su Min "verbally insulted others."

"I understand." Yu Zhengqing said, "But you have to say this later."

Shen Zheng nodded, and the two reached a consensus.

"The lawyer is here, the lawyer is here!" a voice came from the court.

The two of them stood up and went to the court together.

In the court, the lawyer had a complicated expression.

The people's crickets chirped incessantly, and their eyes were like soft knives, piercing the lawyer's heart.

"He takes on all kinds of cases. He's really crazy about money!"

"He defended Su Min. Isn't that going against the two adults? He is so brave!"

Shen Zheng waved to the people and called the lawyer over.

"You don't have to be nervous. It's my idea to hire a lawyer for Su Min."

The lawyer wiped the sweat off his palms, took two deep breaths and said, "Sir Shen, my surname is Lin. I have heard about what happened. You and Sir Yu..."

"Let me talk about my side first." Shen Zheng asked him to take out the complaint, and said, "I and Su Min had a series of disputes because of the docking of the boat. During the dispute, my people moved his boat and he insulted me, but I was not aware of it at the time, and he was beaten for it, so I will not sue him for insulting an official appointed by the court."

Attorney Lin looked up when he heard this and asked in surprise, "You...are not going to sue him for insulting an imperial official?"

The law and public opinion are on her side. If she sues, she is sure to win!

Shen Zheng nodded, "Except for my official position, I am also an ordinary person. What should ordinary people do when they are insulted? This time, I will do it."

After saying that, she looked at Yu Zhengqing, who nodded seriously.

Attorney Lin was familiar with the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. After a moment's silence, he said, "The Great Zhou Law states that anyone who insults others shall be flogged ten times, which can be used as compensation."

The people outside the hall were silent for a moment, and then started a heated discussion.

"Lord Shen just said that she is not angry. It seems to be true. Lord Shen has such a good temper!"

"Listen to what Lord Shen said. She has always been on the side of us ordinary people! She didn't even say she was an official. If she was scolded, she would severely punish the other party. Lord Shen is a good official!"

"But I think this is too light. Cursing someone to death... is really vicious. If it was my family that was cursed, I would definitely punch them. I don't want any money!"

"Stop talking, stop talking, the verdict isn't over yet!"

Everyone turned their attention back to the hall.

After Attorney Lin finished taking notes, Shen Zheng stood up and said, "That's the first one. Su Min used Lord Yu's name to do things and damaged Lord Yu's reputation. You should read the law and talk to Su Min and his family. You should sentence them accordingly. If you are convinced, sign a confession. If you are not convinced, file a complaint and have a retrial."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Min's wife rushed into the hall.

"We accept! We accept!" She handed the brush to Lawyer Lin with tears in her eyes, "We accept. Lawyer, please write a confession quickly..."

After saying that, she bent over and hugged Su Min, crying and beating him.

"I told you not to make things difficult for others outside, but you didn't listen! I told you to be harmonious in everything, but you didn't listen! Lord Shen is kind today, but what if it was someone else? I wouldn't even know you died outside, so what would you do to us mother and daughter? What would you do!"

Su Min buried his head in her neck and said in a buzzing voice: "I was wrong, I accept the punishment...but most of the cash in our family has been used to collect paper, the fine must be collected..."