Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 189 Coming for Her

The white stick fell to the ground, accompanied by Li Chengyin's soft cry, "Execute!"

"Wait a minute—"

A woman's voice came from outside the hall.

Li Chengyin looked up and saw the crowd moving aside like a tide, and a gorgeously dressed woman walked out from the middle.

Behind her followed a group of maids and attendants, whose aura was as majestic as that of the Empress in the Central Palace.

Han Yunning took light steps, holding the hem of her skirt as she climbed up the stairs, then stopped abruptly at the threshold.

The last time she stood here, Shen Beiqi was sitting in the hall, appealing for justice for his adopted sister.

Times have changed, the situation is the same, but the context is different.

Today she wants to see whether Shen Beiqi can rush back from the northern border to save his sweetheart?

With the corners of her lips slightly raised, she stepped over the threshold, and stopped her embroidered shoes with Dongzhu beads in front of Jiang Li, looking down at her condescendingly.

"My dear sister, I haven't seen you for a long time. How did you let yourself fall into this situation?"

There was a sneer in the woman's soft peach blossom eyes, like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue.

The butterfly-wing hairpin on her bun sparkled with dazzling light, and the swaying tassels made her look even more charming.

In her sleeves, Jiang Li curled her fingers slightly.

Why did Han Yunning appear at this moment?

Almost in an instant, she looked at Han Yunning as if she suddenly realized something.

So, the disaster that befell the Jiang family today was planned by Han Yunning, and was originally intended to target her?

And the reason she came here today was just to check the results?

Han Yunning seemed to see through the hatred in her eyes. He squatted down beside her and whispered softly, "Why, do you hate me?"

She let out a very low chuckle.

That laughter sounded like the devilish sound coming from the Nine Nether Hell.

He laughed at Jiang Li's incompetence and weakness, and even more at her humbleness and desolation at the moment.

"Jiang Li, you have always been smart and alert to me, how could you fall into my hands today?"

She was very close to me, her voice was as light as a mosquito's, but every word was heart-piercing.

Jiang Li felt a chill running down her spine, as if countless poisonous insects were crawling over her body.

The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a disdainful smile.

"My Lady Ning, I really don't know when did you become the one who has the final say in this Jingzhao Yin position?"

"It's not just me who has the final say."

Han Yunning stood up calmly, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"But if the Jingzhao prefecture governor sacrifices public office for personal gain, and bends the law for personal gain against the person who comes to file a complaint with the emperor, thus disrupting the state law, then I am naturally qualified to make a comment."

She bent down and picked up the white stick from the ground, shaking it gently.

"Master Li, you really have a kind heart."

Li Chengyin has always had a good temper, but when he heard this, his eyes couldn't help but darken a little.

Historically, anyone who beats the drum to report a crime must endure torture and use a red-headed sign.

The last time the proprietress of the Muxue Teahouse beat the drum, he was soft-hearted and violated the law and threw down the white-headed sign.

Because there was no one else present at the time, and no one knew about this unwritten rule.

But today, since Han Yunning said so, he must be aware of the inside story.

He originally wanted to help Miss Jiang, but now it seems that he is powerless.

The person Jiang Minzhi has offended now is Emperor Hongyang.

He is just a small prefect, but he abused his power to reduce Jiang Li's sentence for personal gain. It would be fine if Your Majesty didn't know about it. Once he finds out, I'm afraid he will be charged with dereliction of duty.

After all, the most taboo thing for an official is to confuse public and private affairs.

Han Yunning slammed the white-headed sign heavily on the table and said softly, "I hope you will handle this matter impartially. I will supervise the execution outside the door."

Li Chengyin glanced at her calmly and did not respond.

"The only female teacher in the official school," Han Yunning walked out, pausing slightly as he passed by Jiang Li, "Unfortunately, from today on... she is no longer one."

If it weren't for Jiang Li, how could she have cut off her tail to survive and risked everything to climb onto Emperor Hongyang's dragon bed?

Now, she is stuck in the quagmire.

Jiang Li, the instigator, should also fall with her, and like her, be covered in mud, obscuring the brilliance of the pearls on her body.

Since she is no longer the dazzling pearl, there is no need for any more pearls in Jiangdu City!

Today is just the beginning, the good show has just begun.

Li Chengyin had no choice but to ask again. If Miss Jiang gave up now, it was still not too late.

"Jiang Li, have you thought it over? Do you really want to sue me?"

The deep meaning in his eyes was obvious, and Jiang Li knew exactly what he meant.

But even if you don’t sue today, you will still have to sue tomorrow.

One day later, my father would have to stay in jail for one more day.

Han Yunning had already made up his mind to make her suffer, and she couldn't escape it, whether today or tomorrow.

Jiang Li raised her head, her eyes determined, "I want to sue!"

"You——" Li Chengyin flicked his sleeves, looking helpless, "You are so stubborn!"

Having said that, Li Chengyin actually admired Jiang Li's courage.

Her father was wrongfully imprisoned and her brother was not around. If she did not file a complaint with the emperor, what other ways could she use to redress her father's injustice?

In this situation of the Jiang family, who would risk disobeying the emperor's will and seek justice for her?

That's all, that's all!

In that case, let’s fulfill her filial piety!

Li Chengyin threw down a red stick and said, "Execute!"

The bailiff hesitated for a moment and glanced at the door. He knew that he could not escape the punishment today and was afraid that Miss Jiang would suffer.

The two came to Jiang Li, "Miss Jiang..."

The woman looked calm, without the slightest fear, as if she had no idea of ​​the torture she was about to face.

She stretched out her hands, and the cold, hard bamboo stick pierced between her fingers.

Before I even exerted any strength, the biting chill already penetrated my skin.

"Miss Jiang...if it hurts, just shout it out. Shouting out may help relieve the pain a little..." the bailiff consoled her softly, "Let's get started."

"Thank you, officer."