jdhmnovel Chapter 151 Clearing the Name of the Wrongfully Accused
Chapter 151 Clearing the Name of the Wrongfully Accused
Faced with this complex and intricate situation, Xiao Jingchuan showed no fear or hesitation. He resolutely went into the countryside, visiting ordinary people door-to-door. He tirelessly listened to everyone's story, carefully inquiring about every detail of the case and meticulously recording everything.
During this process, many kind and courageous people lent him a helping hand, actively providing various clues and relevant information. It was with the concerted efforts of the people that Xiao Jingchuan, after meticulous investigation and careful analysis, finally succeeded in finding conclusive evidence of the county magistrate's corruption and bribery. Not only that, but also the correspondence between him and other members of the criminal gang.
The weight of this mountain of irrefutable evidence is self-evident. It not only completely clears Li Yichen of the injustice he suffered, but also exposes and annihilates the entire corrupt gang hidden behind it. Clutching this hard-won crucial evidence tightly, Xiao Jingchuan strode confidently to the county yamen once again to interrogate the corrupt magistrate.
At this moment, the magistrate was already terrified, his face ashen and his body trembling uncontrollably. When he saw the irrefutable evidence laid out before him, even if a sliver of hope remained to try and deny it, all lies seemed pale and powerless in the face of such undeniable facts. In the end, this once arrogant magistrate could only obediently lower his head and truthfully confess all the crimes he had committed.
Thus, this major case that caused the innocent scholar to suffer injustice was finally brought to light, and the truth was revealed to the world.
Upon learning that his innocence had been cleared, Li Yichen was overjoyed, tears welling up in his eyes. He couldn't help but kneel down and kowtow repeatedly to Xiao Jingchuan, saying, "Your Majesty is wise! I will never forget your great kindness and virtue, and my gratitude is beyond words."
From this day forward, I, your humble servant, will redouble my efforts in my studies, and when I have achieved academic success, I will dedicate myself to serving the country and repaying Your Majesty's kindness in recognizing my talent!
Seeing this, Xiao Jingchuan quickly stepped forward, gently helping Li Yichen to his feet. Then, with a solemn expression and earnest words, he said, "Please rise! You are a rare young talent in our dynasty, a pillar of the nation's future. Although you have endured hardships this time, you have fortunately been exonerated. If you ever have the opportunity to achieve great things in the future, remember to always keep the people in your heart and strive to improve their lives!"
After properly handling the matter, Xiao Jingchuan led everyone on their long journey to Xijing Kingdom again. As the wheels rolled forward, the exquisitely decorated carriage slowly traveled along the road. Looking out the windows, the scenery unfolded like a scroll painting, breathtakingly beautiful and refreshing.
On a bright and sunny day, two innocent and adorable children, Xiao Nanyi and Xiao Nanyao, were happily perched on the car window, their big, round eyes wide open as they gazed curiously at the completely unfamiliar and fascinating world outside.
The carriage moved slowly forward, and soon they passed a quiet and peaceful little village. The houses in the village were nestled against the mountains and beside the water, arranged in a pleasing, staggered pattern, resembling a beautiful pastoral painting from afar. Wisps of smoke rose from the rooftops from time to time, drifting lazily in the air like thin gauze, as if whispering to the people about the tranquility and peace of life here.
The children watched intently as the villagers worked diligently in the fields. Some bent over, carefully sowing seeds one by one; others held buckets of water, meticulously watering the newly planted seedlings; still others held hoes, diligently turning over the soil… Each person wore a simple yet sincere smile, a smile as warm as the spring sun, touching people's hearts.
Xiao Nanyao was so engrossed in watching that she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! So this is how ordinary people live! It's so different from what we do in the palace!" Xiao Nanyi, who was standing next to her, nodded in agreement. His bright eyes were sparkling with curiosity, as if he wanted to imprint everything he saw into his mind.
Xiao Jingchuan, who had been watching the children's every move from the carriage, smiled slightly upon seeing their keen interest in the small village. He then ordered the group to halt. Upon receiving permission, Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi cheered with joy, jumping off the carriage and running excitedly towards the village like two happy little birds.
They came to a field, where an uncle working in the fields saw the two adorable children and greeted them warmly: "Little friends, where are you from?"
Xiao Nanyi answered crisply, "We came from the palace, uncle. What are you planting?" The uncle smiled and pointed to the ground beneath his feet, "This is wheat. It will be ready for harvest in the fall."
As he spoke, the uncle picked up a hoe and demonstrated to the children how to till the land.
Xiao Nan Yi and Xiao Nan Yao watched intently. Xiao Nan Yi couldn't resist taking the hoe and wanting to try it out, but the hoe was too heavy for him. He struggled to swing it even slightly, which made everyone laugh.
Next, they arrived at the village's threshing ground. A group of children were playing there, and when they saw Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi, they all gathered around.
The children were simply dressed, but their eyes shone with innocence and friendliness. One of the little girls, with pigtails, took Xiao Nanyao's hand and said, "Would you like to play hopscotch with us?"
Xiao Nanyao nodded excitedly.
So, Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi joined their game.
Xiao Nanyao learned etiquette in the palace from a young age. Her movements were light and graceful when playing hopscotch, which made the children in the village envious. Xiao Nanyi was full of energy and could accurately jump into the designated squares every time, winning cheers from everyone.
After playing for a while, the children sat down to rest by the threshing ground. Just then, an old lady came over with a basket of freshly made snacks, smiling and saying, "Children, come and try Grandma's osmanthus cake."
Xiao Nanyao and Xiao Nanyi took the osmanthus cake, took a bite, and the soft, sweet flavor instantly spread in their mouths.
Little Nanyao quickly said, "Grandma, this osmanthus cake is so delicious, even better than the pastries in the palace." The old lady smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits.