A piece of Japanese incense

"Wait a minute, my prince!"

My cousin's voice was like an arrow that split the air, clear and firm. Every word he said was powerful and made people listen attentively.

He walked into the hall calmly with a solemn face. With a slight cough, he slowly raised his hands to his chest, palms facing each other, fingertips lightly touching, as if holding an invisible respect. As his body leaned forward slightly, his waist bent, like the humble posture of mountain pines and cypresses in the wind.

The jade pendant on his waist made crisp ding-dong sounds as he moved. He lowered his head and fixed his eyes on the ground. Then, he moved his hands horizontally to the left, stretched out his arms, palms facing down, and the hair on his forehead gently brushed his brows. Then, he slowly withdrew his hands and slowly straightened up.

"After ten years of studying, every time I turn the pages of a book, I am filled with longing and investment for the future. I am determined to pass the imperial examination and win a government robe for myself. This is not only for the expectations of my family, but also a commitment to the country. I am not looking for a high position or a generous salary, but only for peace for the people of the world!

There is right and wrong in this world, there is justice and law in the world, and the way of law is fairness.

If the beneficiaries have no sense of responsibility and are shielded by their meritorious service, they do not have to accept the punishment of the state law. Then what is the guilt of the victims? What is the guilt of the victims' families who have lost their loved ones?

If hidden dangers are not eliminated, the harm will be endless. Today, we are willing to risk the wrath of the world, to speak up for the people, to redress the grievances of the weak, even if we have to sacrifice fame and life, we must exchange it for fairness and justice for the innocent people! "

On this ordinary day that was almost forgotten, a breeze carrying his words gently brushed past my ears, just like a shooting star streaking through the silent night sky, instantly igniting the universe in my heart. That voice, slow and steady, but with an irresistible power, penetrated my daily noise, reached the depths of my soul, and triggered a silent revolution.

I felt my chest tighten, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping my heart, making it beat unusually heavily and rapidly.

I closed my eyes, trying to capture the trembling of my soul under the shelter of darkness. I could feel my heartbeat speeding up, blood rushing through my veins, and every inch of my skin getting slightly hot. This was an indescribable warmth that spread from the bottom of my heart, permeated my limbs, and bathed me in a wonderful feeling of emotion.

When I slowly opened my eyes, the world seemed to become brighter and more vivid at this moment. Those subtle details that were usually overlooked now seemed particularly clear.

"I respect your kindness and beg you to seek justice for me and my family of four!" Xiao Zhu slowly bent his knees and knelt heavily on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

"You are a good man, Mr. Zhuangyuan. That evil man demolished my wall to expand his house, causing my son to be injured and unable to get up. Please help me!"

"I have been imprisoned in his private prison for months without seeing the sun, and now I have become the criminal who burned down his house. I beg you to investigate and clear my name!!"

"My sister was sold to the Bai family, but someone saw her in Qianyanfang. Sir, please save my sister!"

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The sunlight spread across the corridor like a golden brocade. The crowd seemed to be pulled by an invisible force. Slowly, one after another, they bent their knees and knelt down in unison, heavily touching the hard ground.

Their faces reflected a pious light and their eyes flickered with complex emotions - awe, expectation, obedience, and unspeakable melancholy.

Even the wind seemed to have stopped breathing at this moment, with only the occasional sound of bells coming from afar, melodious and distant.

"Investigate! We must investigate! The emperor sent me here this time to understand the people's sentiments. You are the one in charge of this case, so you should preside over it. My brother and I will just sit there and listen to the trial." In an instant, Feng Zhiyu turned from a spectator into a participant. His eyes changed from calm scrutiny to passionate devotion, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

As the clouds on the horizon gradually lost their color, the night surged in like a tide, covering the earth, until tiny dots of light began to twinkle in the boundless night sky. The world seemed to have changed its face and entered another chapter of story.

When we left the office, there was still a steady stream of people stepping through the threshold of the government office and walking past us. Everything was moving in a good direction.

(After standing all day, when I get home, I have to take a bath and have a good sleep!)

"Ah He, guess what was Bai Xuan's final outcome?" Yu Nian stretched out five fingers and waved them in front of me.

"Multiple crimes will be punished together. The lighter one will be exile! The heavier one will be beheaded on a certain day!" I shook my head and said word by word.

"Ah He, will you blame me for not standing up today?"

I shook my head nonchalantly: "No way!"

"I never thought that Brother Jinqi would have such a great sense of patriotism. In comparison, I... really feel ashamed of myself."

I smiled and filled a cup of tea for him: "When walking in the world, we don't always have to pursue achievements. I think that greatness does not necessarily mean achieving earth-shattering things. We should be loyal to our jobs, be responsible for our families, respect others, care about the environment... All the little things in our daily lives can shine the glory of humanity~"

Yu Nian scratched the tip of my nose and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"By the way, after the women's lawsuits are concluded, should we also send that Aban out of the house?"

I covered my head with my hands and yelled "Help!"

There's really no peace and quiet for a moment.

"There are still homeless girls. Their plight is truly sympathetic. Brother Nian, have you considered renting another house to shelter them?"

Yu Nian was slightly surprised. "Why? Do you think our family has too much money, so you are generous and want to give away all the gold and silver?"

I scratched my head, pulled my hands away from his arms, and said calmly, "I plan to pay for a shop and let them run it."

"What type of shop do you want to open? Where is it best? Lease or buy? Can I get a trade certificate?"

"Oh no! I thought I could open one if I had money!"

“Commodity inspection, tax payment, industry rules, store decoration…”

Yu Nian raised his finger and listed the things that needed to be considered one by one.

I gave him a thumbs up to show my praise: "Help! He is indeed Aunt Hong's son. He is great at business!"

Before she even reached the yard, Yan Liu came to greet her from afar: "Miss, you are finally back! The old man is angry! He hasn't even had dinner yet, go and take a look!"