The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

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Lu Yuande was speechless for a long time after hearing what Lu Qingchen said. He felt angry and annoyed. He never expected that Lu Qingchen could be so eloquent and refute his accusations in just a few words.

He gritted his teeth secretly and thought to himself: Humph, you evil boy, don't be too proud too soon, I don't believe that I can't find something to hold against you!

After holding it in for a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "You participated in the murder case of the Ghost-Faced Judge just to erase the traces you left behind."

Hearing this, Lu Qingchen sneered again, his face full of disdain, "Your words are even more ridiculous. I have been with my wife from beginning to end. Wherever she is working on the case, I am there to help. The brothers around here from the Dali Temple can testify. You can ask them if I have done anything strange during this period."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor immediately turned his gaze towards the Dali Temple officials and said, "Speak to him and convince him."

At first glance, these words seemed to be supporting Lu Qingchen, but his solemn and cold eyes revealed a completely different meaning. It was obvious that he still had doubts about Lu Qingchen in his heart.

The yamen runners who had been involved in the Jie crown prince's jade mummy case all came forward and earnestly denied Lu Yuande's claims. Lu Yuande's eyes widened, and a storm surged in his heart. He simply could not accept this result, and his heart was filled with resentment and anger.

He shouted at the top of his lungs, "How is this possible? They must have colluded and are deliberately shielding Lu Qingchen. Your Majesty is wise, they are lying. The Ghost-Faced Judge has committed many crimes, not just this one. What about the others?"

At this time, Liang Hongkai stood up and spoke impartially, "Master Lu, the case of the Ghost-Faced Judge has always been investigated by the Ministry of Justice. Since the Emperor appointed the young marquis to the Dali Temple, he has only been involved in that one case related to the Ghost-Faced Judge, so we definitely cannot be mistaken."

Lu Yuande lunged forward, veins bulging on his forehead and fire threatening to burst from his eyes. He roared to the heavens at the top of his lungs, his furious voice echoing through the hall, filled with hatred and resentment. "Great! Lu Qingchen, you wicked and ambitious wretch! You've even bribed the Supreme Court Minister! How many more people in this court have you bribed? How many more shady dealings have you concealed?"

He fell heavily to his knees with a thud, and then he pounded the ground with his hands, his face full of grief and sorrow, tears streaming down his face, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Your Majesty!" Lu Yuande raised his head, his face streaked with tears, his voice trembling with endless pleading, "I am Lu Qingchen's biological father! For so many years, I have observed his every move. He acts strangely and his whereabouts are erratic. There must be a hidden secret behind him. I dare to guarantee with my own life that he is the Ghost-faced Judge who has caused chaos in the world and acted recklessly! Your Majesty, you are the ruler of this world, wise and intelligent. You must not be blinded by his sweet words! He is deceiving the emperor and attempting to overthrow the government! If he is not brought to justice in time, there will be endless troubles and he may endanger our country!"

Qin Miaoxi's gaze was fixed on Lu Qingchen, her eyes full of disbelief, and her heart was surging like a raging storm.

She had long heard of the name of the Ghost-Faced Judge, but this was the first time she had connected this mysterious and majestic figure with Lu Qingchen, who seemed to be a dandy in daily life.

Recalling Lu Qingchen's past attitudes when talking about the Ghost-Faced Judge, she couldn't help but wonder, could it be... ?

Before she could ponder further, Lu Yuande's heart-wrenching voice suddenly broke into her ears: "What should I do? If the Emperor doesn't believe me, how can I redeem myself from my crimes and make meritorious contributions? Wouldn't that mean I'll be executed? I've just lived a few years of carefree life, how can I die like this! I must convince the Emperor, no matter what, that Lu Qingchen is the Ghost-Faced Judge!"

Just when Lu Yuande wanted to continue speaking, the emperor waved his hand gently, signaling him to shut up, and then stared at him with a deep and sharp gaze.

Lu Yuande had a lot of words stuck in his throat. He wanted to say something but didn't dare to. There seemed to be a surge of depression in his chest, making him feel very suffocated.

At this moment, the emperor suddenly turned his gaze to the two Lu brothers and asked, "You are the uncles of Marquis Xuanping. In your opinion, could he be the Ghost-Faced Judge?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Er and Lu San's faces turned pale. They kowtowed repeatedly in panic, their voices trembling slightly, "We are truly ignorant! Lu Qingchen has been a lazy child since childhood. He has absolutely no ambition. He's only been learning martial arts for a few days and then taking a few days off. He has absolutely no perseverance..."

Before he could finish his words, the emperor interrupted him coldly: "So, you think he is not?"

This sudden question was like a heavy hammer that made the two of them tremble all over. They immediately fell to the ground in fear, not daring to breathe. The air around them seemed to freeze in an instant.

After a long while, the emperor finally spoke slowly. Every word he spoke seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with endless anger and determination: "The three brothers of the Lu family, the evidence of their treason is irrefutable and irrefutable! Take them to prison immediately and keep them under strict guard. Behead them at noon tomorrow to enforce the law and serve as a warning to others!"

The emperor was filled with reluctance and helplessness. He really didn't want to easily fulfill Lu Qingchen's wish, but Lu Yuande's actions were so heinous and outrageous.

Because of this person's selfish interests and selling out his country for personal gain, Longyuan Country missed a golden opportunity for rapid development. This is an immeasurable loss for the entire country and is extremely hateful!

When Lu Yuande heard the verdict, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

The emperor waved his hand in disgust and said, "Take him away."

Upon hearing this, the guards at the side quickly stepped forward and dragged him and the other two Lu brothers away like dead dogs.

Instantly, a tangible sense of stagnation spread through the air, like an invisible net, tightly enveloping the people present. This suffocating heaviness made everyone feel a sense of solemnity and oppression, and even breathing became cautious.

The emperor sat at the top of the table, his deep eyes gazing coldly at the people below the stage, revealing an aura of majesty without even being angry.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's as he cast his gaze upon Lu Qingchen below. He spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, echoing throughout the empty hall: "Marquis Xuanping, your report has been meritorious, removing a threat to the court. I know this well. However, you failed to preserve the seeds that are vital to the Longyuan Nation, causing their whereabouts to remain unknown. This is dereliction of duty. I punish you by suspending your salary for three months, and requiring you to return to the Marquis' Mansion for six months of confinement and reflection. You may not leave unless summoned. Do you plead guilty?"

Lu Qingchen's body shook, and his originally straight back bent instantly. He knelt on his knees with a "thump", and his forehead hit the cold marble floor heavily, making a dull sound.

He pressed his hands firmly to the ground, his knuckles white from the strain. His voice trembled slightly, yet it was filled with sincerity and remorse. "Your Majesty is wise! I deserve death, and I thank Your Majesty for sparing my life. I know I have committed a grave sin, and I cannot face your trust and love. But I cannot resign myself to this. The seed is crucial to the future of Longyuan Nation. I am willing to redeem myself and immediately depart for the foreign land to search for the lost seed. I swear to heaven that I will never set foot in Longyuan Nation until I have recovered the seed!"

After saying that, he raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination, his face full of determination to fight to the end.