Translator – Xiao He Lian
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Chapter 31.2
She was scared and her lower lip was trembling.
As long as these charges are convicted, she will never survive.
If her eldest sister can be saved, this punishment will not be in vain.
Lu Yan looked at her and weighed it again and again, then said to the Yamen officer on the side: “Giver her three boards.” With a body like Shen Zhen, she should be willing to say anything after three boards.
To be honest, there have been countless scenes like this since he took over as Magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture. But most of the prisoners he interrogated were violent criminals who broke the law for their own selfish desires, such as stealing and breaking into houses, raping wives and daughters, killing and setting fires.
This was the first time he had faced a case like the Shen family.
After three boards went down, Shen Zhen didn’t say a word.
Lu Yan turned the white jade ring on his hand and said, “Three more.”
The board fell.
Lu Yan looked at her for a long time, and finally couldn’t bear it. He said again: “If you admit it, I will consider it as you surrendering and you will be given a lighter punishment.” According to Jin law, those who surrender after attempting to commit a crime will be exempted from punishment. Those who surrender after being arrested will be punished with a reduced second-degree crime.
How heavy Shen Zhen’s crime could be sentenced was largely at his whim.
Before she could speak, Yang Zong ran to Lu Yan and whispered: “Master, Heir Apparent of Xuanping Maquis mansion said he has something urgent to ask you and is waiting outside Jingzhao Prefecture.”
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, “Sui Yu?”
“Yes.” Yang Zongdao.
Lu Yan didn’t have many friends, Sui Yu was one of them.
Sui Yu was similar in age to him and had grown up together. It could be said that they were like brothers. After thinking twice, Lu Yan asked the Yamen to stop and turned around and left.
Sui Yu was led to the backyard by Lu Yan.
“Why did you come today?”
Looking at Sui Yu’s anxious gaze, Lu Yan suddenly remembered that the Xuanping Marquis Mansion and the Yunyang Marquis Mansion had always had a close relationship. If Shen Yao, the second daughter of the Shen family, had not been sent by the Emperor to get married three years ago, Sui Yu would have been the son-in-law of the Shen family. .
Lu Yan’s heart sank when he thought of this relationship.
“Is the third sister of the Shen family here?” Sui Yu asked anxiously.
Lu Yan nodded and said, “Yes.”
“Shi Yan, listen to me, I gave the document to Shen Shu(Shen Zhen’s eldest sister) yesterday.”
Lu Yan frowned slightly and whispered, “Do you know what you are saying?” While questioning him, Lu Yan gave himself the answer. Yes, Suiyu, an officer at the Ministry of Revenue.
“Lu Yan, she is Shen Yao’s biological sister and I have watched her grow up. I really can’t watch her suffer without doing anything.”
Lu Yan’s eyes darkened and he scolded sternly: “You are going to get married in a few days. If your mother and your teacher’s family know that you are still in contact with the Shen family, what will they do?”
As the saying goes, everyone gives a shove to a falling wall1(Everyone hits a person who is down) and the drum breaks and everyone beats it2(Refers to a crowd rising up to attack a down and out person.).
The Shen family is now at the end of its rope, and no one can save them.
After a moment, Lu Yan looked at his best friend who he had grown up with, say, “I owe Yao’er.”
Lu Yan was puzzled and said: “I know that you have a deep friendship with the second young lady of the Shen family, but she was sent by the Emperor to get married. How is that your fault?”
Sui Yu lowered his head and smiled bitterly: “I told her that I would never marry anyone other than her in this life. No matter what the reason was, I broke my promise after all.” After that, he raised his head and said: “In short, I am the one who gave the gate pass to Shen Zhen to leave the city and it has nothing to do with Shen Shu.”
Lu Yan’s eyebrows twitched and he whispered: “Sui Yu! Are you forcing me to show favoritism?!”
“Sui Yu doesn’t dare.”
Sui Yu gave him a salute and said aggressively: “If Shen Zhen signed the selling contract, where do you think she would be sold? Jiaofang3(institution to train musicians and singers)? The brothel? Or would she fall into the hands of Marquis Yunyang’s sworn enemies? “
“I advise you to be careful with your words!” Lu Yan said word by word.
Sui Yu smiled and said: “Right now, the court is in turmoil. The Crown Prince is seriously ill. The third and sixth princes are eyeing his position. Is it true that the Marquis Yunyang really was imprisoned because of the collapse of the west canal? Shi Yan, it’s because of the dispute in the court! How innocent is the Shen family daughter! What would you do if it were Lu Heng or Lu Jin who were in that situation today?”
“Participating in party struggles is a taboo in the imperial family.”
The implication of Lu Yan’s words is: Marquis Yunyang has been an official for decades, and he should be ready for everything from the moment he chose a side. Since he was gambling, there is no reason why he can only win but not lose.
Sui Yu said again: “Lu Yan, the Yunyang Marquis Mansion is not the Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion, and Shen Zhen’s mother is not Princess Jing’an. Not everyone has the right to choose, and not everyone has a life as good as yours!”
After hearing this, Lu Yan’s expression was dark and he didn’t say a word.
The two fell into a long silence.
He didn’t know how long it took, but Lu Yan suddenly said in a hoarse voice, “Leave.”
Sui Yu raised his eyes and was stunned.
After saying those words just now, Sui Yu also regretted it.
The Zhenguo Duke Mansion has no relationship with the Shen family and has no affection at all. He was enforcing the law impartially. What’s wrong with that?
Sui Yu said: “Lu Yan, that’s not what I meant…”
“Today, you were not here.” After saying that, Lu Yan picked up the black gauze hat that was put aside.
Before turning to leave, Lu Yan’s last words to him were, “I’ll protect her.”
When returning the same way, Lu Yan said to Yang Zong: “Go back to your house immediately and withdraw eight thousand copper coins from my private account. If it is not enough, take the house in the capital to Wen family’s pawn shop and pawn them. Before Youshi4(the period of the day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) today, this money must be sent to the Jin family money shop.”
Upon hearing Eight Thousand copper coins, Yang Zong naturally understood the allusion.
He wanted to speak out to dissuade him, but he also knew his master’s temper. Once he decided something, he would no longer be influenced by others.
Afterwards, Lu Yan returned to Jingzhao Prefecture Prison again. He looked at Shen Zhen, who was lying motionless on the stool and said to the Yamen officer beside him: “You guys get out first.”
Then he walked up to Shen Zhen and asked softly: “Can you still get up?”
Shen Zhen raised her little face and glanced at him in surprise: “My Lord?”
Lu Yan went to help but as soon as she moved, Shen Zhen shouted, “It hurts.”
He furrowed his brow and said to her, “Just hold back a bit.”
That night, Shen Zhen was taken back to Chengyuan by Lu Yan.
At that time, there were only two of them in Chengyuan.
Six boards may not seem like much, but they were heavy blows. A young lady like Shen Zhen, who hasn’t touched the spring water with her ten fingers5(Metaphorically speaking, a person with good family conditions does not have to do laundry or household chores themselves. It usually refers to someone who is pampered and pampered, and often refers to a woman from a wealthy family.) can’t even withstand the second board.
Lu Yan took out a medicine bottle, handed it to her and said, “Remember to apply medicine.”
Shen Zhen took it, looked into Lu Yan’s eyes, and called “My Lord” in a low voice.
Lu Yan let out a low “hmm”.
Shen Zhen’s hands trembled slightly, her eyes were filled with tears and she choked with sobs: “Thank you for your kindness today, Shen Zhen will never forget it.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Yan’s heart was in pain and he opened his eyes instantly.
He looked around and then instinctively glanced at his side, where she was sleeping.
He stared at her brows and eyes and for a moment he was unable to distinguish between dream and reality.
He stretched out his arm and took Shen Zhen into his arms and whispered: “Shen Zhen.”
Shen Zhen was already asleep, but was naturally woken up after being held like this.
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She had long eyelashes and when she had her eyes half-opened and half-closed, she couldn’t help but look a little disorientated and she murmured in a low voice: “My Lord.”
Shen Zhen didn’t know what had come over him but he actually put his hand into her inner garment, pressed her waist, and asked, “Does it hurt?”
As soon as he made this move, Shen Zhen couldn’t help but feel even more confused, what is supposed to hurt…
Lu Yan thought she didn’t hear clearly, so he asked again.
Shen Zhen shook her head and said, “No, it doesn’t hurt.”
As soon as the words fell, Lu Yan pushed his high nose deep into the crook of her neck and kissed her delicately and gently.
Shen Zhen thought that he wanted to do that, so she tensed up and said with a red face: “My Lord, I am on my period.”
Lu Yan raised his hand and rubbed her cheek and said, “I know.”
His heart was at a loss, and suddenly he felt that his entire world was in chaos. The past life and the present life were like broken mirrors, returning to their original positions one by one…..
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