Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 122

Huang Xiang had already stood up and went to the back hall, but when he heard the voice, he turned back, stood in the hall, and shouted, "Who dares to roar in the court?" The fat on his face trembled with the sound, and his complexion was as yellow as wax. It was obvious that it was caused by excessive indulgence.

"My name is Tan Mao. I feel that Lord Huang is too hasty in handling the case and Ying Niang is too pitiful. I can't stand it, so I want to help." A man stepped out from the crowd.

This man has thick black eyebrows, bright black eyes, a high nose bridge, a big mouth and thick lips. He has a standard square face that exudes a sense of righteousness.

This person is none other than Tan Mao, the Minister of Personnel who accompanied Your Majesty on the tour.

"I have my own reasons for handling the case. You, an outsider, dare to criticize me. You are really brave."

"Master Huang has such great authority! Not to mention that I am not an outsider, even if I were an ordinary citizen, I would have to say a few words if I saw you acting like this."

"How dare you say such outrageous things? Someone come and arrest him."

"Yes." In the court, the bailiffs standing on both sides roared in unison and showed their killing sticks.

"Lord Huang really has great authority!" A deep and loud voice suddenly sounded.

"Who is it?" Huang Xiang was frightened and trembled for a moment.

"Don't you even recognize me?"

At this time, a man walked out from the crowd, wearing a fu hat, a scarlet robe, a gold belt around his waist, black leather Liuhe boots on his feet, and a formal official robe.

"Your Excellency the Governor, I am here to see you. I did not know that you were coming. I am sorry for not coming to greet you. I hope you will forgive me."

He had an arrogant look before, but now he immediately looked fawning. His arrogance at first and fawning later was really disgusting.

"I have heard that Mr. Huang is diligent in his public duties and has a reputation for morality and righteousness, so I have come to commend Mr. Huang for his achievements."

"How dare I? This is what I am supposed to do. Please take a seat, Governor."

"No need for that. I will just sit there and listen to see how Mr. Huang solves the case."

"The case has been concluded. Sir, why don't you follow me to the back hall for a discussion?"

Huang Xiang knew what kind of person he was like in daily life, and he certainly couldn't say anything inappropriate in front of the onlookers and the governor who was much more senior than him.

"I just saw and heard everything that happened when Mr. Huang solved the case. This really impressed me!"

"You are joking, Governor. It is just a small case. You don't need to worry about it. You should go to the back hall and rest."

"Huang Xiang, do you admit your guilt?" the governor suddenly asked in a stern voice.

Huang Xiang was so frightened that he quickly knelt down and said, "I know that I have failed in my moral conduct. I hope that the governor will forgive me."

"Do you know who is standing in front of you?"

Huang Xiang looked up at Tan Mao and said, "I don't know."

"I am Tan Mao, the Minister of Personnel."

Huang Xiang was so frightened by these words that he trembled. “Your humble servant greets Lord Minister Tan.”

"Huang Xiang, your actions have been thoroughly investigated by me and the Minister. Today, we are going to punish you in front of the people of Luoyi, a foolish and immoral official who only cares about pleasure and doesn't care about the people, in order to rectify the officialdom."

"Sir, please spare my life. I know I was wrong. No, no, no, it is I who knows I was wrong. I will reform myself and work diligently for the people. I beg you to spare my life." Huang Xiang knelt down and begged for mercy.

"Your actions are not punishable by death according to the law. This official and the Minister will not take your life, but your term as county magistrate has come to an end."

"Someone take off his black hat and take him to the prison to see what happens next."

"promise."

Several yamen runners came forward, took off Huang Xiang's official hat, stripped off his official uniform, and led him away. He kept begging for mercy.

"Where is the county magistrate?"

"The little one is here."

"From today on, you will be acting as the magistrate of Luoyi County. You must handle the backlog of cases as soon as possible. You must ensure fairness and justice. Do not wrongly accuse a good person, nor tolerate a bad person. If you can handle this matter well, I will definitely ask the emperor for reward, and it is possible that you will be promoted to the position of magistrate."

"I would like to thank the Governor and the Minister for their trust and promotion. I will do my best to complete this mission."

"Okay, you should finish Yingniang's case as soon as possible."

"Yes, I obey."