"What's the matter?" Mingzhi's eyes were sharp, "Master Wang, is there something important to deal with?"

Wang Wanyi shook her head: "Suddenly there is an extra case, and the subordinates are stupid and don't know how to deal with it, so it's up to me to ask for instructions."

Tang Qingyun said: "In that case, let's continue the banquet."

"What kind of case is it? Let the sheriff handle it personally." Mingzhi stood up abruptly, and looked directly at the young man in green with fiery eyes. "Be honest, don't try to deceive me!"

The young man in Tsing Yi was so frightened by this look that he sat down on the ground, not daring to hide it, and stammered out what happened: "Someone, someone came to the county magistrate's office to beat the drum and express their grievances."

Everyone present was shocked.

Mingzhi raised her eyebrows, she looked at Wang Wanyi: "Master Wang, can I watch from the sidelines?"

Wang Wanyi's expression remained unchanged: "It doesn't matter."

Chu Yaoguang frowned.

No, Mingzhi was too happy.

They don't have any evidence now, so it's not easy to overwhelm the sheriff's office.

If the person beating the drums and complaining of grievances can't produce hard evidence, not only will the officials in Maoling City not be punished, but it is very likely that the person beating the drums will also die here.

Chu Yaoguang originally wanted to stop it, but everyone had already got up, and they all went to the sheriff's mansion.

"Mom!" Chu Yaoguang called out.

Mingzhi turned around.

Chu Yaoguang forced out a smile: "Be careful, don't be hurt by unreasonable thieves."

Tang Hui'er didn't understand why, so she also echoed: "That's right, people nowadays are becoming more and more reckless and impolite. Some thieves may really hurt people if they complain about their grievances. Mother, you should also be careful."

Tang Qingyun nodded: "I see."

Mingzhi also nodded, but there was obvious hesitation on his expression.

She also understands that this situation is not necessarily favorable.

Wang Wanyi said: "Miss Ming and Hui'er are not outsiders, why not watch from the sidelines together."

Chu Yaoguang couldn't say anything to refute, so Tang Hui'er dragged him to the sheriff's office.

At the gate of the government office, in front of Dengwen drum.

A plainly dressed woman was surrounded by officials, with a slender figure and looked very pitiful.

When the officials saw Wang Wanyi and others coming, they all knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

Before the woman surrounded in the middle could react, she was pushed by some officer and fell to her knees on the ground with a plop.

She kowtowed, then raised her head, and looked straight at this group of noble and extraordinary people: "Which one is Doctor Yushi? I heard that you came to Guixia County for inspection, can you make a decision for me?"

Mingzhi was silent for a moment, and then stood up without hesitation: "I am Doctor Yushi, may I ask what grievances you have?"

"Wait a minute." Wang Wanyi raised her hand.

Mingzhi frowned: "What advice does Master Wang have?"

"Did Master Ming forget the rules?" Wang Wanyi said, "Those who beat the drums to complain of grievances must first hit forty big boards as a punishment, and then the grievances will be accepted."

There is indeed this rule.

Beating drums to appeal for grievances is generally regarded as non-compliance with procedures or a leapfrog complaint. In the eyes of the government, this is not in line with the etiquette system. It must be beaten first, and the case will not be heard until after the punishment.

In addition, it is to prevent some people from easily beating the Dengwen drum to express their grievances because of some trivial matters, which disrupts the order.

Anyone who is determined to play drums must have great courage and determination.

Even if I die, I still have to report the grievances in my heart.

Wang Wanyi looked at this thin young man: "Have you thought about it yet?"

Mingzhi frowned subconsciously, but there was no reason to stop it.

The woman stopped her back, her eyes were amazingly bright: "I've made up my mind."

Wang Wanyi made a final decision: "Then let's fight."

Tang Qingyun couldn't help tugging at Wang Wanyi's sleeve.

Wang Wanyi patted her hand, but said nothing.

The woman was pushed down on the bench by the official, ready to be punished.

Soon, a tall official came out with a long board in hand.

The board fell hard on the woman's buttocks, making a dull sound.

The board rose and fell, and the fabric behind the woman gradually dyed an ominous red.

Chu Yaoguang looked at the red, and clenched his fists tightly.

She really wanted to throw her fist at someone, like Wang Wanyi, but she knew she couldn't.

Because this is the way of the world, this is in line with the rules of etiquette.

"Can such a small body withstand forty boards?"

I don't know who murmured.

Miraculously, the woman withstood it.

After forty boards, her lower body was bloody with horror, but she did not faint, and looked at Mingzhi with cold sweat: "Master Yushi... I have a grievance..."

Mingzhi squatted down and promised, "I will help you."

"……it is good……"

The woman breathed a sigh of relief.

In the next second, he passed out directly.

"Take her to the clinic, and after she wakes up, bring her to the court." Mingzhi looked at Wang Wanyi, "What does Master Wang think?"

Wang Wanyi smiled: "Master Ming's arrangement couldn't be more appropriate."

"I'm not going to ride a horse for now, I'm going to see my mother." Chu Yaoguang said.

Tang Hui'er nodded: "Go, go, your mother is too serious."

Chu Yaoguang didn't say any more, and followed Mingzhi back to the courtyard.

Chu Yaoguang said: "Even if that woman has endured all these pains, it is very likely that she will still not be able to get justice."

Mingzhi twitched her lips: "Maybe the justice she wants is about herself, not the taxes of Guixia County."

Chu Yaoguang didn't expect Mingzhi to have such innocent moments.

"If it was something else, she wouldn't come here to complain to you." Chu Yaoguang reminded.

Mingzhi scratched her hair in distress, her expression became gloomy.

Chu Yaoguang sighed, "Does your lord take pity on her situation?"

Think about Ming Zhi, who has always shown that he is used to suffering and concentrates on handling official affairs, so solemnly expressing that he will help the woman get justice, but it is very likely that there will be no result.

Chu Yaoguang felt a heavy heart.

"Not really." Mingzhi said.

Chu Yaoguang: "?"

"Why did she come at this time, but if she comes at another time, we can bring the sheriff's office to justice." Mingzhi frowned deeply, "I really have no proof now."

Chu Yaoguang: "..."

She was so naive.

How could Mingzhi, who was dedicated to the public, be able to moan to her, he would only moan to the public.

This is a roll king!

Thinking of how she used to do all the official affairs personally and diligently, Chu Yaoguang only felt that the aura of King Juan on Mrs. Ming's head shone even brighter.

Chu Yaoguang had no choice but to put aside those emotions, and analyzed seriously: "If the people sent to Ding County to investigate come back, there may be no evidence to be obtained."

Mingzhi nodded: "I'll send someone to remind me."

While talking, someone knocked on the door and said: "My lord, Miss, the woman who knocked on Dengwen Drum has woken up and has been sent to the court. The county governor sent someone to invite you to the court."

Chu Yaoguang and Mingzhi looked at each other in blank dismay.

Never have I been so disgusted with a wounded person waking up too early.

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