After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

They were really scared by this kind of question that forced people to take sides.

However, this case... everyone frowned and thought deeply, and then the candidate raised a red card, number 23!

Su Qi’s corresponding list is No. 23, Qiantang Hong Family, Hong Xi.

He was handsome and tall, standing out among the group of examinees. "I am Hong Xi, your disciple. I am honored to meet His Majesty, the princess, and all the gentlemen..."

Emperor Yong nodded slightly, signaling him to continue!

Hong Xi then spoke freely, "Your Majesty, I believe that the marriage was arranged by the parents' order and the matchmaker's words. Since both of her parents have died, it is reasonable for her uncle to decide on the marriage."

"However, this woman was so cruel and insane that she openly attacked her husband on their wedding night. This is truly unbecoming of a good wife."

"I think this was a deliberate murder, but they just couldn't succeed. According to our dynasty's laws, the crime of killing a husband is punishable by beheading!"

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Everyone gasped!

On the surface, this case was indeed what Hong Xi said, but a closer look revealed some irrationalities.

Zhong Ning's expression was slightly cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Does anyone have any other opinions? If you were the local county magistrate, how would you rule on this case?"

Hong Xi's face flushed. Princess Zhaohua said this because she disagreed with what he said.

He clenched his fists tightly, with a hint of anger in his eyes.

This case is clearly an attempted murder of her husband. It is really unfair for Princess Zhaohua to do this!

He wanted to see how others could defend the bitch who had the audacity to murder her husband on their wedding night.

Given the previous cases of candidates being dragged away, others were also worried that saying something inappropriate would incur the wrath of the superiors.

In addition, this case is quite complicated, and most people have chosen to keep their mouths shut. It is better to give this opportunity to others first. There may be simpler ones later.

Gu Mingzhe thought for a moment, then raised the number plate in his hand and asked for an answer.

Zhong Ning raised his eyebrows slightly, "Number 22, Gu Mingzhe, please answer!"

Gu Mingzhe bowed and replied, "I am Gu Mingzhe, your honor to meet you examiners! I believe this case is rather complex and requires careful analysis and investigation of each crime!"

"As the title says, Miss Xiaolian was only twelve years old and had just lost her mother. While still a religious student, she was sold by her uncle."

"If my memory serves me correctly, the imperial court recently updated the law, stipulating that women must be sixteen years old before they can be married. Before the age of sixteen, they are considered minors, and forcing a minor to marry is a crime!"

"Secondly, our dynasty governs the country with filial piety. During the period of mourning, marriage is prohibited. This is a second offense!"

"Third, I believe everyone remembers the child trafficking incident at Fangyuan two months ago. After that incident, Princess Zhaohua petitioned for a law specifically targeting human trafficking. This uncle sold Xiaolian to a widower, regardless of her wishes. This is his third crime!"

"The above three crimes are all the fault of this uncle!"

"Also, the seller is guilty, and the buyer is also guilty, so the widower is also guilty of human trafficking."

"Finally, Xiaolian lost her mother first, was sold off, and then was forced into the bridal chamber. She was already extremely frightened. Moreover, in the bridal chamber, the widower must have forced her. In such a situation, in order to protect herself, she would inevitably take some extreme actions."

"Therefore, I believe that her uncle and widower should be convicted. Xiaolian fought back in self-defense and should be acquitted!"

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like oil poured into boiling water, causing an uproar!

Among them, Hong Xi was the most angry!

"Master Gu, the question we are discussing here is that Xiaolian intended to kill her husband. How should we judge her? Not her uncle, and certainly not the victim!"

Hong Xi angrily retorted, but Gu Mingzhe replied calmly, "Since we are investigating a case, how can we only focus on one person's guilt? If it was Master Hong who was abducted and sold, would you not be angry and retaliate against the evil people involved in the sale?"

"You..." Hong Xi was extremely angry. This Gu Mingzhe was so hateful that he actually compared him to the bitch who killed her husband. This was intolerable!

Hong Xi was about to burst into a curse, but he saw that Censor Hong in front of him on the left was glaring at him, as if to say, what do you think this is? How dare you be so presumptuous!

Emperor Yong, who was sitting at the head of the table, said, "What did the Ministry of Justice say?"

Minister of Justice Li Dong immediately stood up, cleared his throat, and replied:

"In the past, Master Hong was right, but the court has updated its laws and regulations in recent months, improving regulations on marriages, funerals, and human trafficking. So, right now, Master Gu's words are more comprehensive!"

"But it is true that Xiaolian injured her husband. I believe that each should be judged on its own merits. Her uncle and widower should be punished according to the law, and Xiaolian should also be sentenced to one year in prison as a warning!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded.

You have to be from the Ministry of Justice, so this is what should happen.

How can someone escape punishment after injuring someone?

"Master Li, since she is under the age limit and was sold into a widower's home, where did she get a husband?"

Zhong Ning immediately became angry, and Li Dong's body stiffened slightly.

"Even if it's not my husband, I still hurt him..."

"As the title says, Xiaolian injured someone in the bridal chamber. This shows that Xiaolian was imprisoned in the room. The man had bad intentions, and while resisting, he accidentally injured her. It's understandable!" Zhong Ning continued, "Could it be that she is just going to be bullied and can't even resist or defend herself?"

"This..." Li Dong was speechless and then sat back down.

Seeing Minister Li take his seat, Hong Xi was immediately shocked. Then, Su Qi began to record, "Second question, the correct answer is number 22, Gu Mingzhe!"

Emperor Yong was silent for a moment. Seeing that some candidates were bewildered when they heard about this case, he realized that selecting talents based solely on their writing skills would only allow them to recruit some inflexible nerds.

The court's update of the law was once featured in a special report in the "Dayong Weekly", but who would have thought that some of them did not take it to heart.

Perhaps he only remembered the updated chapters of "The Legend of White Snake", but forgot about the current affairs in the court, which are changing with each passing day!

A hint of disappointment flashed across Emperor Yong's eyes, but he immediately cheered up again.

Fortunately, not all of them are nerds.

The candidates below then realized that this question was ostensibly asking how to judge a case, but was actually testing their familiarity with the court laws.

What Princess Zhaohua said also indicated that legal principles are nothing more than human feelings. If the lawbreaker himself encounters difficulties, he can only protect himself by resistance.

The conclusions drawn from this comprehensive case can also be taken into consideration.

The third question begins, and the title is: If the area under your jurisdiction is remote, mountainous, poor and backward, sparsely populated, and has difficult roads, how do you plan to govern it after taking office?

Everyone is silent!

After all, no one wants to go to such a shabby place.

Besides, they took the imperial examinations, firstly to revitalize their families, and secondly to hold power and make some money.