Shen Haiyan had only said it casually. He came to see the Minister of the Ministry of Justice to inquire about the punishments for Lin Wanqing and Zhao Qing.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice led the group into the house. After hearing the whole story, he made a judgment in his mind. "Lin Wanqing pretended to be the wife of a third - rank official. As General Gao's wife should have received an imperial title, may I ask if General Gao has ever applied for the title for his late wife?"
Shen Haiyan nodded hastily. "I did. She was granted the title of a third - rank imperial - titled lady. Then what crime is Lin Qingwan committing by pretending to be Lin Qingqian?"
"Lin Qingwan pretended to be Mrs. Gao mainly to embezzle money from the Gao Mansion. She should be exiled to the border to serve in the army. Zhao Qing's crime is relatively lighter. He only assisted Lin Qingwan and didn't directly pretend. " The Minister of the Ministry of Justice analyzed their crimes one by one and advised Shen Haiyan not to interfere. "General Mu used to guard the border. If Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing are exiled to the border to serve in the army, they will fall into General Mu's hands. You can deal with them as you like."
"As for Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing's children... They know their father is Zhao Qing but still claim the identity of General Gao. With a little manipulation, they can also be sent to serve in the army."
Remembering what he had just heard, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice specifically reminded them, "If you want to torture them, you must wait until they are in the army. Using the death penalty is also against the laws of the Great Yong Dynasty."
The Prince of Rui was a man who always avenged his enemies. He didn't forget the Lin clan. "Wait, what about the Lin clan? They helped Lin Qingwan deceive people. How should they be punished?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice thought for a while and came up with an idea. "Then ask the emperor for instructions and let His Majesty judge the case. His Highness the Fourth Prince can give some suggestions on the side, such as banning the descendants of the Lin clan from taking the imperial examinations for ten years."
Banning the descendants from taking the imperial examinations was like cutting off the future of the Lin clan. For those clan elders who regarded the clan as their life, it was like taking their lives.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice's suggestion was very useful and made the Prince of Rui proud. "I said that Minister Leng must have a way to punish them. It's right to come to him."
Shen Baozhu thought it made sense. "Yes, yes. Uncle Emperor also told me to find Uncle Kind - hearted. Uncle Kind - hearted is really amazing!"
The Fourth Prince also cast an admiring look.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice couldn't help smiling when being praised. He tried to hold back and came up with another idea. "It will take a long time from reporting the case to sending them to serve in the army. If the Third Young Master can't wait, he can use public opinion to spread this matter and let the common people call for severe punishment of Lin and Zhao."
"Although the country has its laws, the law also has feelings. The government will also listen to the opinions of the common people appropriately."
The Prince of Rui exclaimed, "This is a good idea. Coincidentally, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is Li Xingzhi's disciple. We can ask Li Xingzhi for help."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice explained the several methods clearly and even picked up a pen to write a petition for the lawsuit, asking Gao Shan to file the complaint. "It will surely be better if General Gao files the complaint in person. But I can see that the Third Young Master can hardly hide his anger. General Gao's daughter can file the complaint on behalf of her father."
"I suggest that the Third Young Master first feed them a dumb - medicine to prevent them from retracting their confessions midway, denying their actions back then and not recognizing General Gao's daughter's identity."
Gao Guangying was far away in the military camp. Waiting for him to come back would take too long. It would be better to deal with it quickly.
The Prince of Rui thought it was too troublesome. "It's so complicated. It's better to just kill them. It's more convenient."
Shen Haiyan immediately refused. "No. I must make Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing's reputations completely ruined and be spurned by others!"
On the other side of the corner.
Yan Mingli taught the Fourth Prince and Shen Baozhu, "People should have kindness, but not be too kind. For example, Gao Shan is pitiful, and we can help him. But Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing have done so many bad things. Their children can't be spared either!"
Shen Baozhu nodded half - understanding. "Is it because their children are also bad guys?"
"No! It's because they benefit their children. Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing stole General Gao's money to raise their children. Their luxurious lives were built on General Gao's blood and flesh." Yan Mingli explained this matter clearly, hoping that the two children could understand the truth. "If we spare their children, then we will become the bad guys."
"We can help others, but there must be a bottom - line and principles when helping others."
"For example, in my business, I often meet pitiful people. I occasionally help Doctor Qian, but I won't help the beggars on the street. We should help in an emergency but not help the poor all the time. Some people are not worth helping."
Yan Mingli specifically said to Shen Baozhu, "Baozhu, don't think that Haiyan is cruel. He just feels sorry for General Gao..."
Shen Baozhu was a little confused. "I don't think Third Brother is cruel. Third Brother just wants to kill people. He didn't even shake the bird eggs in Lin Qingwan's house. That's good enough!"
The Dragon King: [Shake the bird eggs? It sounds a bit familiar.]
Lin Yu: [I wanted to ask last time. Do we need to shake the bird eggs?]
The Dragon King: [The birds here can cultivate into demons. If you're not careful, thousands of years later, a bird - demon might come to you and say that its master was kind to your family but was killed by you. Now it wants to act on behalf of heaven.]
The True Man Qingyun: [It could also be three hundred years later. You're in seclusion for cultivation, and suddenly you receive a message for help. When you rush out in a hurry, the whole mountain gate has been massacred.]
Lin Yu: [Just break the bird eggs directly.]
The Dragon King: [I'll shake them first and then break them. It's safer.]
Lin Yu: [The Dragon King is wise.]
The Fourth Prince and Shen Baozhu had the same opinion. "Brother Haiyan is not cruel. Bad guys should be cut into pieces."
Yan Mingli wanted to persuade the two children not to be afraid of Shen Haiyan. After trying for a long time, he found that he was the one who needed to be comforted.
After leaving the Ministry of Justice, Shen Haiyan acted quickly. He first went to the government office to file a complaint against Lin Qingwan and Zhao Qing. Then he went back to find Doctor Liu for the dumb - medicine. He forced a bottle of it down Zhao Qing's throat. Then he broke into the Gao Mansion, grabbed Lin Qingwan's hair, and forced the medicine into her mouth.
Lin Qingwan struggled desperately and shouted for help. But most of the guards in the Gao Mansion were retired soldiers from General Mu's army. They knew Shen Haiyan and listened to him. Although they surrounded him, none of them stepped forward to help. They just stood not far away and watched.
Shen Haiyan coldly watched Lin Qingwan clutching her throat and shouting crazily, "What did you give me? Do you know who I am? I'm the general's wife..."
"You stupid idiots, what are you standing there for? Quickly hold this man down and send him to the government!"
The guards looked at each other. One of the lame guards stepped forward. "Young Master Haiyan, let's talk things over. Why do you have to use force?"
Shen Haiyan didn't answer but silently counted the time in his heart.
Soon, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review led the officers and soldiers to break in. "Lady Lin, someone has accused you of pretending to be the general's wife and deceiving the general's money. Do you plead guilty?"
The originally indignant Lin Qingwan instantly fell silent. She stammered, "N, nonsense. T, this is all fake... Wuwuwu!"
Before she could finish a sentence, Lin Qingwan couldn't speak. No matter how she opened her mouth, she couldn't make a sound.
Lin Qingwan looked around in horror and pointed at Shen Haiyan desperately. She wanted to tell the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review that there was something wrong with this man and to arrest him quickly.
But she couldn't speak and could only watch herself being arrested helplessly.
Along the way, Lin Qingwan struggled desperately until she saw Zhao Qing in the prison.
All the strength in Lin Qingwan's body left her, and she collapsed on the ground. It was over. This day had finally come.