Conan: The winner is justice

After hearing what Gu Meimen said.

Tokura Etsuko was stunned for a moment, and looked at him deeply with eyes filled with astonishment.

At this time, she finally reacted.

With the way this lawyer acted, he actually didn't care whether she had participated in the case or not.

He just wanted to testify for him and win the case for him.

For this reason, he even hired a private detective to secretly film her affair as a blackmail.

As for whether there is evidence to identify her, is it important?

"You are really an unscrupulous lawyer. What you did is completely illegal!"

Etsuko Tokura said angrily.

"Thank you for the compliment. Many people have said this to me so far."

Gu Meimen picked her ears with her little finger and said calmly.

"Furthermore, in terms of breaking the law, you are also suspected of violating Article 159 of the Japanese Criminal Code and forging documents. We don't want to make a fool of ourselves."

"..."

Etsuko Tokura's face was tangled for a while.

Gu Meimen's behavior can be regarded as catching her weakness.

There is absolutely no way she would make the affair public.

She was forced to marry Hu Cang and had endured him for so many years. If she didn't gain anything in the end, wouldn't those years of youth have been in vain?

After hesitating for a long time, Tokura Etsuko raised her head.

"If I go to court to testify, wouldn't the crime you said I committed be confirmed?"

"Yes, strictly speaking, you have also committed perjury and fraud. They are three concurrent crimes in the same crime. You will choose one of the felonies."

Chapter 17, Article 159 of the Japanese Criminal Code, who, for the purpose of exercising, uses another person's seal or signature to forge documents or pictures concerning rights, obligations or proving facts, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months but not more than five years.

Chapter 20, Article 169 of the Japanese Criminal Code, if a witness who has sworn in accordance with the law makes a false statement, he shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months but not more than ten years.

Chapter 37, Article 246 of the Japanese Criminal Code, who deceives others into delivering property shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten years. Obtaining illegal property benefits through the method mentioned in the preceding paragraph, or causing others to obtain them, shall be treated the same as in the preceding paragraph.

Etsuko Tokura's face turned pale: "How could it be possible? I obviously only have..."

Halfway through her words, she realized that she had slipped her words and shut up quickly.

"What you want to say is that you only did one thing: stamp it with a seal. Such a simple thing, but you violated three crimes at the same time. Isn't it incredible?"

Komemon said lightly, looking into Tokura Etsuko's eyes with a light that penetrated people's hearts.

"..."

Tokura Etsuko bit her lip and didn't say a word.

"The law is like this. What you think is a simple thing may have committed a very serious crime."

What did Etsuko Tokura do in this case?

First, she stole her husband's seal and helped Toshiya Tadokoro forge an employment contract. This was the crime of forging documents and she was the principal culprit.

Secondly, Toshiya Tadokoro took this forged contract and used it as evidence in court. This is a crime of perjury and counts as an accessory.

Finally, Toshiya Tadokoro's associates had a claim for compensation in the civil lawsuit, and the evidence was key, which led to the final victory of the lawsuit. This was a crime of fraud and counts as an accessory.

As Komemon narrated, Tokura Etsuko's face became paler and paler.

"Why, how could..."

Etsuko Tokura fell down on the sofa.

She knew almost nothing about the law.

She had no idea that such a simple act would lead to so many crimes.

"Because you are a person related to this case, and you know from the beginning to the end what the consequences of participating will be." Gu Meimen looked at Etsuko Tokura meaningfully, "These three crimes of yours are all completed, and you will be sentenced according to normal circumstances. The portion is not light.”

"Y-really?"

Tokura Etsuko swallowed subconsciously.

At this time, she suddenly realized something, raised her head suddenly, and stared into Gu Meimen's eyes.

"According to what you say, I have committed such a serious crime. Can I still testify for you?"

After all, once it goes to court, it is equivalent to proving the guilt.

However, when Gu Meimen heard this, she smiled again.

"No, no, no, believe me, if you listen to me, after going to court, you will not be sentenced to more than one year at most, and there will be probation."

"Why is this?" Tokura Etsuko opened her eyes wide.

Gu Meimen smiled slightly: "First, your testimony will constitute a tainted witness, and the judge will treat it lightly when sentencing. Second, it seems that you have committed three crimes, but the two crimes of perjury and fraud are relatively serious. You are an accessory to all the charges. Only the crime of forging documents is the principal offender, but because what you forged was a private document, not an imperial edict or a public document, the sentence for this crime is usually very light."

"oh oh……"

Tokura Etsuko seemed to understand but was confused.

For a housewife like her, it was really difficult for her to know so much legal knowledge.

"So, let's make a decision now."

Gu Meimen stretched out her fingers and tapped the table slowly and rhythmically.

"Do you want to testify for me, or do you want me to make your affair with your lover public?"

"..."

Etsuko Tokura pursed her lower lip and frowned.

I was having an extremely intense struggle inside.

She seemed to have thought of something, and a light flashed in her eyes.

"Mr. Lawyer, I'm a little dizzy. I'm going to make a cup of coffee first."

Gu Meimen narrowed her eyes and nodded.

Etsuko Tokura bowed, then got up from the sofa and walked towards the kitchen.

Not long after, Etsuko Tokura returned to the living room carrying a tray.

"Mr. Lawyer, my coffee is ground from coffee beans imported from Brazil. It is called black ivory. Do you want to try it?"

There were two cups of coffee on the tray. Etsuko Tokura picked up one of the cups with a smile and handed it to Komemon.

Gu Meimen took a look at the color of the coffee and looked at the woman in front of him with a half-smile.

"Mrs. Tokura, do you think this trick will work for me?"

Hu Cang's face froze, and then he pretended to be calm and said: "Mr. Lawyer, I don't understand what you are talking about."

"Is there poison in here?"

Gu Meimen shook his head and sighed.

"I just don't understand. Why are there so many idiots in this world? Do they only want to solve problems by killing people?"

Etsuko Tokura's face turned pale, and the coffee in her hand dropped with a "snap".

Yes, she put classic cyanide in her coffee.

"Etsuko, squat down!"

At this time, a loud shout suddenly came from the direction of the stairs.

Immediately afterwards, a crossbow arrow shot towards Gumei Gate with a whoosh like a strong wind!

It was said that it was too late, but it was too soon, and the numbness behind him turned out to be quick-sighted and quick-handed.

Her right hand stretched out like lightning, and when the sharp arrow was about to hit Gu Mei's front door, she held it in the air with one hand.

With a "click", the arrow was broken in half and dropped to the ground.