Who put the yellow robe on me?

"It's about the beloved son of the Minister of War!" Jiang Chen said.

So Jiang Chen simply told Xiong Zhiheng about this matter.

Xiong Zhiheng frowned slightly after hearing this, but then he remembered the incident with the traitor in the Western Regions and the Sixteenth Prince's strong recommendation during the Autumn Examination. He nodded without hesitation and agreed, "Since Your Highness has requested this, Zhiheng will do his utmost to assist. This should be done as soon as possible. Lord Guo, why don't we go to your mansion now?"

Seeing Xiong Zhiheng's straightforward attitude, the Minister of War's initial uneasiness was gradually replaced by a glimmer of hope. He excitedly said, "Mr. Xiong, I am deeply grateful for your help. My son's life and death are entirely dependent on you, Mr. Xiong!"

Seeing this, Xiong Zhiheng nodded and said, "Your Excellency is very polite. Let's go."

The three of them then went to Guo's house together. Along the way, the Minister of War had mixed feelings. He was grateful to Xiong Zhiheng for helping him, but he was also vaguely worried about the truth that was about to be revealed.

Arriving at the Guo residence, the three met with Madam Xiang in the main hall. Madam Xiang was anxious at the moment, her hands clenched tightly. Seeing her husband arrive with the sixteenth prince and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Greetings, Your Highness, and Lord Xiong."

Jiang Chen nodded and said to Madam Xiang, "Madam, things have come to this point. Why don't you tell Lord Xiong what happened in detail so that he can understand the details and find any loopholes."

Mrs. Xiang nodded, took a deep breath, tried to calm her anxiety, and began to tell the whole story in detail.

Xiong Zhiheng listened quietly, nodding occasionally, his brow furrowed. He was deeply puzzled by the details Mrs. Xiang had described, but he also felt that some crucial clue seemed to be missing.

She described in detail what happened between Guo Beikang and Chunli, especially when she mentioned that Guo Beikang seemed to have tacitly acknowledged his relationship with Chunli, everyone's expressions became extremely solemn.

The Sixteenth Prince frowned slightly, turned to look at Xiong Zhiheng, and slowly asked, "Lord Xiong, according to the laws of Daliang, if Master Guo admitted to having an affair with Chunli, how should he be dealt with?"

Xiong Zhiheng thought for a moment and then replied, "Your Highness, if Master Guo admits this, then according to the law, if Chunli insists that Master Guo was the first to commit violence, Master Guo will probably not be able to escape ten years in prison."

"What?" When Mrs. Xiang heard this, her face turned pale instantly, her lips trembled, and she almost burst into tears.

She thought things could still turn around, but when she heard Xiong Zhiheng's answer, it seemed as if the whole world was about to collapse.

The Minister of War's face turned ashen, sweat dripping down his forehead. He suppressed his fear and asked anxiously, "Master Xiong, what if my son insists on not admitting it? Is there any room for maneuver?"

Xiong Zhiheng shook his head, his expression heavy. "Master Guo, the evidence is now irrefutable. Even if Master Guo denies it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to change the situation. By then, it will be too late to overturn the verdict."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he already had a plan in mind. After a moment's silence, he whispered, "Master Xiong, it seems that the key to this whole matter lies in Chunli's attitude. If she doesn't think that Master Guo was violent, perhaps Master Guo would have a chance to escape."

Xiong Zhiheng nodded in agreement, "That's right. If Chunli can withdraw her appeal, perhaps we can buy Mr. Guo a chance of survival."

Then, the four of them secretly discussed a set of countermeasures and asked the Minister of War and Madam Xiang to accompany them to the Jingzhao Prefecture the next day.

The next day, Minister of War Guo Wulie and Madam Xiang rushed to Jingzhao Prefecture early in the morning to visit their son who was imprisoned in Jingzhao Prefecture.

"Open the court!" With Yang Weiqian's majestic shout, the hall of Jingzhao Prefecture instantly became quiet, and all eyes were focused on the desk in the center.

Yang Weiqian sat steadily in the hall. He was dressed in official uniform and his eyes were as sharp as torches, scanning everyone in the hall.

His face was serious, as if without a trace of warmth. In the court, he was the embodiment of impartial law enforcement.

At least that's what it looks like...

"Bring the plaintiff Chunli and the defendant Guo Beikang to the court!" Yang Weiqian gave the order, and everyone's eyes turned to the woman who slowly walked into the court. Chunli was dressed in a simple maid's outfit and looked a little thin.

Her steps were slow, her hands unconsciously clasped together, her face pale as paper. She stood in the center of the hall, her eyes wandering, not daring to look directly at the officials present or the onlookers.

The Jingzhao prefect spoke slowly, "Chunli, yesterday you struck the drum to accuse Guo Beikang of rape. Today, you must tell me the whole story. No concealment or exaggeration."

Chunli shuddered at the words, her shoulders shrugged slightly. She slowly raised her head, her gaze sweeping across the hall, finally landing on Yang Weiqian's majestic face.

She took a deep breath, as if mustering up courage, and said in a trembling voice, "Sir, my name is Chunli, and I was originally a maid in the residence of the Minister of War. Two days ago... two days ago at night, I was raped by Master Guo... and I lost my innocence..."

There was an uproar in the hall, and the people were whispering and pointing at Guo Beikang.

When the Jingzhao prefect heard Chunli's testimony in the courtroom, his eyes darkened and he said to Guo Beikang, "Guo Beikang, is what he said true?"

Guo Beikang shouted, "It's unfair, sir! I was sleeping alone in my room at night, and I didn't expect Chunli to crawl into my room at night. I was dazed and confused, and I... I just..."

Yang Weiqian said, "Guo Beikang, you mean that you two are in love, right?"

Guo Beikang nodded!

Yang Weiqian slammed the gavel and shouted, "Bring the doctor and the midwife to the court!"

After a while, the doctor and midwife who examined Chunli yesterday were brought up.

"Doctor, midwife, let me ask you this! When you examined Chunli's injuries yesterday, did you see any signs of violence?"

The midwife replied, "It's true! Miss Chunli's body shows signs of violence!"

"Snapped!"

Yang Weiqian slammed the gavel and said, "You bold Guo Beikang! What else do you have to say?"

"Sir! It's unfair! Sir!" Guo Beikang groaned, his mind went blank, and he could only kneel down and beg for mercy.

"Someone come here!" Yang Weiqian shouted to the constable.

"exist!"

"Wait a minute!" Just as Yang Weiqian was about to convict Guo Beikang, Minister of War Guo Wulie and Madam Xiang rushed out from the crowd.

"Sir Yang, we are Guo Beikang's biological father and mother. We have something to say about this matter!" Guo Wulie and Madam Xiang came to the court.

"Sir Guo! This is a court, not your family home. Please don't interfere!" Yang Weiqian responded with a gloomy face. It seemed that the money from yesterday had been spent.

"Sir Yang! What we say will help in the trial of the case. Sir Yang, why not listen to it?" Guo Wulie said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Yang Weiqian looked at his legal advisor beside him, who nodded, thinking that a warrior wouldn't be able to explain anything.

Guo Wulie said, "Master Yang, although our Guo family has few descendants, if my son has an affair with Miss Chunli, our Guo family will not shirk responsibility.

Miss Chunli, Madam Xiang and I have discussed and decided that if you are willing, we would like Guo Beikang to take you as his wife. This is the engagement letter from our Guo family!"

After saying that, Guo Wulie took out a letter of appointment from his sleeve.

"what?"

Not only Yang Weiqian and his lawyer exclaimed in surprise, but the people outside the court were also talking about it.