Chapter 627

Lin Shi held a pitch-black urn tightly in her left hand, while her right hand held an old book high.

The book looked ordinary, even showing its age, but it clearly had two large characters written on it—"Great Proclamation"!

Lin Shi walked toward the direction of the Imperial Palace step by step, holding the Great Proclamation high with a determined face.

"Is... is that the Great Proclamation? This woman is holding the Great Proclamation high; what is she trying to do?"

"Holding the Great Proclamation high, she must have a grievance!"

"Our Founding Emperor stipulated that there are too many corrupt officials in the world, and every commoner can supervise them. If they encounter injustice, they can directly hold the Great Proclamation and enter the Imperial City to face the Emperor. Officials along the way must not block them and must protect them; otherwise, they will be beheaded for their crimes! It's just that this rule has been shelved for a long time, and no one has dared to file a petition to the Emperor for nearly ten years!"

"Hiss!"

"Then... then is this woman going to enter the palace to face the Emperor?"

"Probably, but what is the urn in this woman's hand?"

"I've heard of it; this mother and daughter are quite miserable. The husband has been missing for half a year, and this woman sold all her family property and came all the way to Changancheng to inquire about news. It is said that the deceased husband entrusted his grievance in a dream, and the soul is in this urn."

"I've heard that too, but the Supreme Court said it was nonsense; not only did they not interrogate, but they even tortured this woman."

"The Supreme Court is in trouble; let's see how they end this!"

"Who says it isn't? These corrupt officials in the Supreme Court will eventually get their retribution!"

The commoners spoke one after another, their discussions mixed with various complex emotions.

Tian Qing hurried over, and when he saw so many commoners gathered, and Lin Shi in the middle holding the Great Proclamation high, heading toward the Imperial Palace.

His head buzzed instantly, and he felt as if the sky had collapsed.

This woman, she really dared!

Entering the palace to file a petition to the Emperor is no small matter; if it is rejected and found to be untrue, it is a crime punishable by the execution of nine generations!

And before filing a petition to the Emperor, before stating the grievance, one must suffer the punishment of rolling on steel nails!

Only by enduring this punishment can one state the grievance!

Is this frail Lin Shi crazy? Can she endure it?

Lin Shi scanned left and right, as if confirming the direction.

Suddenly, she walked to the left.

"Please, everyone, make way."

In front of a coffin shop, Lin Shi said to the commoners who were watching the excitement.

The commoners moved aside one after another, and the coffin shop behind was revealed.

Lin Shi stopped in front of the coffin shop, her voice resounding all around.

"Please, Shopkeeper, bring me a black coffin, and also a set of mourning clothes and mourning cloth."