Chapter 615: First Volume_Chapter 615 Li Yong Acts

First Volume_Chapter 615 Li Yong Acts

The logical flaws Qin Feng exposed may weaken the evidentiary power of the traitor letter.

But to fully overturn Xie Bi's case, strong evidence is required.

Since Xie Bi was framed, Qin Feng had already dispatched the Brocade Uniform Guard to search day and night for evidence.

Unfortunately, this Jingdu City was never Qin Feng's territory, and the Brocade Uniform Guard's activities were severely restricted.

Added to that, Li Qian and Lin Taibao operated in secrecy.

To date, the Brocade Uniform Guard had found no valuable evidence whatsoever.

Even Qin Feng had reached his limit—he could only preserve Xie Bi's life, but as long as Xie Bi remained suspected, he could never regain his freedom.

If Xie Bi remained imprisoned in the Prison, Xie Yun'er would surely be heartbroken.

Seeing Qin Feng fall silent, Li Qian immediately gained confidence.

"If you truly cannot produce evidence, I won't force you. As for how Xie Bi's case is decided, it is naturally up to the Dali Temple Chief."

"The Dali Temple Chief enjoys the Emperor's deep trust and has always been upright and impartial—he would never commit any act of favoritism or injustice."

Li Qian gave the Dali Temple Chief a long, piercing look—the meaning was unmistakable.

He could concede a step, no longer pressuring the Dali Temple to sentence Xie Bi to death.

But in return, the Dali Temple must continue holding Xie Bi, following procedure.

As long as Xie Bi remained confined in the Prison, even if it couldn't compensate for the losses in Father Emperor's grand strategy, it would at least secure him some leverage.

Thus, he could regain Father Emperor's trust.

"Chief Cheng, since Qin Feng and Xie Bi can no longer present evidence, and the hour is late, shouldn't you announce the verdict?"

Li Qian gave Qin Feng no chance to recover, immediately pressuring the Dali Temple Chief to close the case.

The Dali Temple Chief wished to aid Qin Feng, but if he showed favoritism too obviously, he would inevitably draw the attention of the Liang Emperor and Li Qian.

At that point, his position as Dali Temple Chief would naturally be lost.

The Dali Temple Chief no longer hesitated. After ordering the Registrar to complete the records, he closed the case files.

Gazing at Qin Feng and Xie Bi below the hall, he took a deep breath and announced solemnly.

"Qin Feng, Xie Bi, according to procedure, I ask you one final time: do you have any evidence to present?"

"If you have none, the court will adjourn and close the case immediately."

"Xie Bi shall remain imprisoned in the Prison; he may be reviewed again only once every six months."

"Although Qin Feng is under indictment, he has no direct implication in the Traitor Case, and thus may be released."

Not just Qin Feng—all those present understood.

Once Xie Bi remained detained in the Prison, he became a crucial bargaining chip for the Liang Emperor, who could use him at any time to pressure Qin Feng.

Qin Feng racked his brains, yet found no solution.

As the outcome seemed sealed, the Dali Temple Chief sighed inwardly and immediately raised the wooden gavel.

The gavel's fall would signify closure—but just before it descended, a light voice suddenly spoke.

"Wait."

"I have something here—whether it qualifies as evidence, I leave to your judgment."

At these words, every pair of eyes in the hall instantly fixed on Seventh Prince Li Yong.

Li Qian's heart shot up to his throat.

Before this, Li Qian had feared not Qin Feng, but the very Li Yong before him.

Logically, this night trial had nothing to do with Li Yong; he had no reason to attend as an observer.

Yet he came—and that meant something was amiss.

Now, Li Yong suddenly claimed to possess evidence—how could Li Qian not be alarmed?

"Younger Brother Seven, Xie Bi's Traitor Case is no joke!"

Li Qian leapt to his feet, eyes locked on Li Yong, palms beginning to sweat.

Li Yong, however, smiled calmly and slowly withdrew an envelope from his sleeve, which the Registrar delivered to the Dali Temple Chief.

"Whether the contents of this letter qualify as evidence is for you to decide."

Li Yong spoke lightly, then turned to Qin Feng, his gaze carrying a depth of meaning.

"Qin Young Master, even I am uncertain whether my evidence can clear you and Xie Bi."

"So do not place too much hope in it."

Yet despite his words, Qin Feng sensed absolute confidence in Li Yong's eyes.

As if victory were already assured.

Qin Feng had long suspected Li Yong's presence as an observer was far more than mere curiosity.

But for Li Yong to produce evidence at the final moment, directly cornering Li Qian, was unexpected.

And…

This Li Yong was too patient.

He had held evidence all along, yet remained silent, observing the entire process, waiting until Qin Feng had no options left before revealing his trump card.

He could strike Li Qian hard while making Qin Feng indebted to him—two birds with one stone.

Yet whether this evidence could refute the traitor letter remained unknown.

Qin Feng immediately turned to the Dali Temple Chief and saw his face grim, eyes scanning the envelope again and again.

Over and over.

Finally, he exhaled slowly and placed the envelope inside the Case Files.

In that moment, everyone in the hall held their breath, awaiting the Dali Temple Chief's words.

Especially Li Qian and Lin Taibao, their hearts already lodged in their throats, and even their breathing had become incomparably rapid.

In the end, it was Qin Feng who broke the silence.

"Lord Cheng, what exactly is this letter? Stop keeping us in suspense!"

The Minister of Dali Temple paid no heed to Qin Feng, but instead looked deeply at Li Qian, that gaze seeming to tell Li Qian: you're finished.

"This letter can absolutely be called ironclad proof—not physical evidence, but witness evidence."

Witness evidence?

Qin Feng and Xie Bi couldn't help but exchange a glance, both their eyes brimming with confusion.

This case had been orchestrated single-handedly by Li Qian and Lin Taibao; even if there truly were anyone in the know, they had long since been silenced.

Where could there possibly be any witness?

Let alone Qin Feng and Xie Bi, even Li Qian himself was completely baffled.

"Lord Cheng, speak clearly—where does this witness come from?"

The Minister of Dali Temple narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "This letter is a classified file from the Black Guard."

"In this Jingdu, no ripple of movement can escape the eyes of the Black Guard."

"Even what every minister ate for dinner yesterday, the Black Guard can recite it like a household inventory."

"Second Highness, Lin Taibao—the two of you committed murder and silenced witnesses, such a huge commotion—did you really think it could escape the Black Guard's surveillance?"

The moment these words fell, Li Qian felt the world spin before his eyes and collapsed back into his chair.

His face had already gone deathly pale.

Lin Taibao was no better off either—cold sweat already blanketed his back.

The Black Guard…

The evidence Li Yong provided was actually a classified file from the Black Guard?!

Sensing the despair in Li Qian's eyes, Li Yong merely smiled faintly, as approachable as ever.

But the words he spoke filled Li Qian with absolute terror.

"Under heaven, there is only one person who can perfectly imitate Xie Bi's handwriting—that person is the old accountant of the Xie Residence."