Hidden in the court

Chapter 142: Flip Over and Fight

As for the task Ji Mingshang received, it was mainly to warn people, not to force them into a corner. If he really forced them to turn against him, it was possible that the dozens of people he brought with him would be buried in Lujiang.

So he was naturally happy to do this business, but...

"I am glad that you are willing to pay, but I don't like the price you offer."

Zhou Hai had a smile on his face, but he was cursing in his heart, thinking that Ji Mingshang was too greedy.

"Ten thousand taels!"

Zhou Hai gritted his teeth and shouted out the final price, and Ji Mingshang suddenly and kindly pulled him aside.

"I think County Magistrate Zhou is also very righteous! In that case, let's give him 20 fewer strokes of the cane. Besides, it was he who gave the order to open the city gate, and it had nothing to do with other people, so the salary won't be deducted."

"Thank you, Marquis Jiangning. I'll give you the silver later."

For Zhou Hai, the 10,000 taels were well spent. Not only did it save his cousin's life, but it also exempted the family from fines, which greatly helped his prestige in the family.

This pause lasted for more than an hour, and only after he obtained the suspected 10,000 taels did Ji Mingshang agree to continue the class.

"Is he awake?"

"Report, the Marquis has woken up."

"What are you waiting for now? Bring it up."

Accompanied by moans that came from far away, the person was dragged up with his butt exposed. Ji Mingshang looked at the bleeding butt and marveled at it.

"Isn't this a bit too cruel, Lord Zhou? Don't you think so?"

Zhou Hai immediately added, "Indeed, according to the laws of our dynasty, the number of strokes of the cane must also be considered. Fifty strokes is the standard for the capital, and Lujiang is just a small city, so it is only about thirty strokes. So I dare to ask the Marquis of Jiangning to reduce the punishment."

"Okay, I'll give Lord Zhou a favor. I'll subtract twenty strokes of the cane and only need to take ten more strokes. Also, I've just thought about it and realized that he was the only one who opened the city gate. Logically, it shouldn't involve other people, so let's waive the salary fines for other people."

"Your Excellency is wise!"

The Zhou family's officials in office immediately shouted excitedly.

The Zhou family members present were a little confused, but they could guess one thing. It might be that Ji Mingshang had accepted the bribe. However, since their young lady's affairs had been dealt with, they didn't say anything.

Now, he only needs to withstand ten blows and his life will be saved.

"I think his butt can't take it anymore. Someone, turn him over and continue beating him."

Everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then there was a gust of cold wind. If they turned over and hit each other, wouldn’t it be that they hit...

Zhou Hai was obviously anxious. The pupils of the man being beaten suddenly dilated, and he almost opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, the board had already landed on him.

"Clap clap-"

"what--"

I have to say, after resting for more than an hour, even my throat has recovered and my voice is louder now.

The problem was not that his butt couldn't bear it, but that not only did it hurt in the front, but the flesh on his butt also stuck to the wooden bench. The Lujiang bench was quite old, and there were quite a few wooden splinters on it.

To put it bluntly, there is not much difference between the before and the after. Everyone present understands and feels a bit sorry for him.

At this point, some of the Tan family members who had not left were a little happy. They felt that the trip was not in vain as they got to watch such a good show.

Just then, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the hall.

"Spare his life!"

This time it was Ji Mingshang's turn to be stunned. No, I had already finished the fight, and you guys just came?

I saw two faces, one unfamiliar and one familiar. The unfamiliar one was Tan Heng's father, Tan Yongwen, and the familiar one was naturally the Minister of Rites, Zhou Huai.

The two men came in hurriedly, and were shocked by the horrifying scene at first. Who are the good people in this family? They deserve to be beaten with a stick.

"What is Minister Zhou doing here? Are you here to protect your descendants?"

Zhou Huai's face changed slightly. "Marquis Jiangning, please don't misunderstand. Your Majesty has already known about this matter. This person is Tan Yongwen from the Tan family in Qing'an City. Your Majesty is transparent. We rushed to Lujiang to deal with this matter immediately. He ordered me to discipline my descendants. However, before we arrived here, we heard that the person had been found by Marquis Jiangning and the case was being tried here, so we hurried over."

"In that case, please take a seat. To be honest, you are a little late. I have already finished the trial. Miss Tan is fine, and Mr. Zhou is just tired and a little nervous. Miss Tan does not blame him, and the two have reconciled. The Zhou family came to apologize and paid a compensation of 100 gold coins, and they also did not want the matter to be spread."

Zhou Huai was confused. You have already finished the interrogation, so why am I running over here?

Ji Mingshang seemed to know what he was thinking, and said bluntly: "Minister Zhou, you are the only official above the seventh rank in the Zhou family. Now that something like this has happened, your descendants should indeed be taught a lesson."

"Hey, I am ashamed!"

"Mr. Tan, right? Your daughter is in the inn right now. She must have suffered a lot. You should go and take a look."

"Okay, thank you, Lord Marquis."

At this time, Zhou Huai also licked his face and said, "I will go with you and apologize in person."

It was unknown whether he was really going to apologize or taking the opportunity to escape. After the two left, Ji Mingshang looked at the others.

"What are you looking at? Take him back to heal his wounds! Beat the drum, dismiss the court."

In the inn, they looked at their father who rushed in rashly and fell into deep thought.

"Daughter, are you okay?"

Tan Heng smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm sorry for making Dad worry."

Tam Wing Man looked after her daughter for a long time, and only felt relieved after confirming that she was okay.

"Let's go home and never come to Lujiang again."

When Tam Wing-man said this, Tam Heng felt warm in his heart.

He stood up and closed the door, then put on a serious face: "Dad, I have something important to tell you."

Seeing this, Tam Wing Man also became serious, "You say."

"It was Zhang Banxian who sent the elixir to my daughter. I met him again in Lujiang two days ago. He gave me some more medicine and told me that I would have a disaster in two months. He also told me to go to the capital and find his disciple in two months so that I can survive this disaster."

"This……"

Zhang Banxian knew that because of the pills he had given his daughter not long ago, although his daughter's amnesia could not be cured, she no longer felt the pain before and after each episode of amnesia.

Although he had never met this Zhang Banxian, he was full of gratitude towards such a remarkable man and certainly trusted what he said.

After a moment of silence, he asked, "Did he say who this disciple of his is?"

"What a coincidence! Zhang Banxian's disciple is the fiancée of Marquis Jiangning, the Prime Minister's daughter Luo Lin."

Tam Wing Man had a look of sudden enlightenment on her face, and then she sighed with some sorrow.

"I see. If that's the case, I will personally escort you to the capital in two months. I just don't know what disaster you've encountered. You've been sickly and tortured since childhood. Amnesia is fine, but I've never heard of any family with amnesia accompanied by severe pain all over the body.

Hey... God is so unfair, isn't my daughter's life miserable enough? "