After leaving the county yamen, Lin Jiji, after a long time, took out the Book of Karma.
Turning to a blank page, he simply wrote the two words "Huang Cui."
Apart from this, nothing else was written.
He did not want to recall the things Huang Cui had experienced.
The figures in his dreams were vividly remembered by Lin Ji.
He first arrived at the prison and met Jiang Changqing.
"Sir, have you come to release me?" Jiang Changqing hurriedly asked.
"Calling you useless is really overestimating you!" Lin Ji stepped on Jiang Changqing's face, pressing him to the ground.
"Why did you let a stranger into your bridal chamber on the night of your wedding with Huang Cui? That person was your newlywed wife."
Jiang Changqing's eyes widened, and he began to tremble.
How could anyone know about this besides the parties involved?
"Even if you don't believe Huang Cui, you shouldn't humiliate a woman who loves you like this! Besides, how do you know that what Huang Cui said isn't true? Who told you that a woman's first night must result in blood?"
"Forget it, I don't want to talk to you about this. Let me ask you, what's that person's name?"
Lin Ji exerted more force under his foot, and he could already hear the sound of Jiang Changqing's skull cracking.
The intense pain and fear of death made Jiang Changqing struggle.
"Qi Jin! His name is Qi Jin!"
Lin Ji nodded and shouted outside the prison, "Where is the warden?"
"Sir." The warden hurried over.
"Will there be a trial?"
"Yes." The warden nodded quickly.
Lin Ji kicked Jiang Changqing, who was lying on the ground.
"Just him, deal with him as you see fit, as long as he doesn't die, the rest is up to you."
As he spoke, Lin Ji looked coldly at the warden, making the warden panic.
"Is there anything else, sir?"
"If I come back and can still recognize this kid, I'll ask you! Also, bring Jiang Song over, let them both stand trial together, this father and son are truly despicable."
"Yes, sir."
Lin Ji nodded and turned to leave.
Just as he reached the entrance of the prison, he heard Jiang Changqing's screams from behind.
Exiting the prison, Lin Ji saw Lu Zhao'er.
Ignoring her, Lu Zhao'er didn't say anything either, just following behind Lin Ji.
After finding Chang Huai in the county yamen and inquiring about where Qi Jin lived, Lin Ji went directly to Qi Jin's home.
Kicking the door open, Qi Jin was at home, looking puzzled at Lin Ji.
"Chang Head? What's going on with you guys?"
Lin Ji didn't bother with nonsense, he slapped Qi Jin, knocking out his teeth, and dragged him out like a dead dog.
Similarly thrown into the prison, to be tried by the warden.
"Has the truth about Huang Cui been revealed?" Chang Huai asked cautiously on the side.
"Just watch, don't ask anything." Lin Ji said coldly.
Chang Huai immediately dared not speak further.
At this moment, the Jiang family father and son and Qi Jin had been tortured to the point of being on the brink of death.
The warden also dared not proceed with the trial, fearing that the three would die in the prison.
After sending away the warden, Lin Ji approached the three.
"This is karma, thinking you could deceive the heavens and cross the sea without speaking?"
Upon hearing this, the three knew that everything had been uncovered.
"You've found out about Huang... Huang Cui is a member of my Jiang family, you have no right to question me." Jiang Song said intermittently, his breath already failing.
"Sir, have mercy."
"Mercy."
Jiang Changqing and Qi Jin were still begging for mercy, thinking they could still survive.
"I know that the laws of Da Qin cannot reach you, and I am not using the laws of Da Qin to deal with you."
Lin Ji's tone was calm.
"People like you scum, even beheading you would be too lenient! If I were Huang Cui, the first thing I would do upon waking up would be to exterminate all of you, leaving no one alive!"
As he spoke, Lin Ji shook his head.
"No, you are all beasts, not human."
With that, Lin Ji drew his long sword.
Lu Zhao'er's expression changed slightly, trying to stop him.
But Lin Ji's action was swift.
With just a flash of the sword, the heads of the three were already separated from their bodies.
Chang Huai and the old man behind them were startled.
"Go find three boxes and put their heads in them," Lin Ji said.
Chang Huai hurriedly left.
Lu Zhao'er frowned and looked at Lin Ji.
"This matter cannot be concealed. Even if I wanted to help you cover it up, a matter of this magnitude, Shan Yuan County will never dare to conceal it, your future..."
"If possible, I hope that I can be allowed to return to Qingyang County as a small constable."
Lin Ji breathed a sigh of relief, finally letting out his pent-up anger.
"I know this damn world is full of such frustrating and heart-wrenching things! But I am just a mere cultivator at the Fourth Realm, how can I handle it all?"
"But now that I've encountered it, I have to deal with it, or else my conscience won't allow it."
"As for the rest, I can't control it, can't I hide away?"
Lin Ji turned to look at Lu Zhao'er, his eyes bloodshot.
Lu Zhao'er was speechless, she also resonated somewhat in her heart, but she didn't expect Lin Ji to be so resolute, his reaction even more intense than her, a wandering official.
For the past year, she had investigated many cases, with false accusations and wrongful convictions rampant. This was why she insisted on investigating these old cases in various states and regions.
She wanted to do her best to give those wrongfully deceased souls closure.
But if every case turned out to be like this, violating the laws of Da Qin and killing people, she might not be able to continue as a wandering official, let alone talk about these old cases.
Before long, Chang Huai brought the boxes.
After packing the three heads, Lin Ji and Lu Zhao'er walked out of the prison together.
"When you were serving in Qingyang County, didn't you encounter similar cases?" Lu Zhao'er suddenly asked.
"Of course." Lin Ji looked at Lu Zhao'er. "Qingyang County is not as corrupt as Shan Yuan County."
The two walked side by side, arriving at the county yamen.
"This is the first time I've made an exception," Lu Zhao'er continued.
Lin Ji stopped in his tracks.
"In my past cases, I have always followed the law, never crossing the line."
Lu Zhao'er looked at Lin Ji, their eyes meeting.
"Only this time, I know you are breaking the law, I know the Jiang family father and son should not die, according to the law, even Qi Jin should not die."
"But I just watched, because deep down, I agree with your actions."
"Thank you." Lin Ji forced a smile.
"I'm almost losing my rationality, this is not a good sign." Lu Zhao'er shook her head, then asked, "Are you going to the pavilion to meet Huang Cui tonight?"
"Yes, I promised to give her an explanation."
"I'll go with you."
"Okay."
With that, the two turned to look behind them.
In a corner, there was a shadow.
Empty of any person or object.
Lin Ji and Lu Zhao'er exchanged a glance, saying nothing.
(End of this chapter)