Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 326

Chapter 326: Chapter 323: Sentencing According to the Law_1

Magistrate Zhou, thinking of Bai Qingyan’s threat to accuse him in front of the Crown Prince, hurriedly held the dossier high above his head.

"Princess, your criticism is correct. It’s not that I don’t want to stand up for the people, but every time the Bai Clan prepares thoroughly, and I can only act according to Jin’s laws."

"Over the years, I have worked tirelessly. Finally, the heavens did not disappoint me. I found evidence in some cases of the Bai Clan bribing witnesses and hiring murderers. I request the Princess to see this clearly."

Magistrate Zhou truly was someone who could accurately gauge the wind, making sure to clear his name in the process.

"Uncle Zhou, you are my father’s close friend!" Bai Qingjie widened his eyes.

Magistrate Zhou turned his head and sneered coldly, "I am the parental officer of the people. Who would be friends with a person like your father, who abuses authority? Over the years, I have endured humiliation and disgrace just to find the Bai Clan’s evidence and seek justice for the people."

"You!" Bai Qingjie was furious beyond words.

Bai Qingyan’s indifferent and scornful gaze fell on Bai Qingjie. She said to Magistrate Zhou, "In that case, I trust Magistrate Zhou will handle everything impartially. Investigate thoroughly who hired murderers in Shuoyang City, who engaged in forced buying and selling, who abducted women, and who committed murder. Every single case must be examined meticulously, with no favoritism."

"Today, I, Bai Qingyan, declare this here. If it is found that any member of the Shuoyang Bai Clan has used the titles of King of Zhen or Princess of Zhen to oppress the people, once verified, I will ask the Clan Leader to expel them from the clan and compensate the wronged people." Bai Qingyan pointed at Bai Qingjie and his group, "If the Clan Leader does not agree to expel those unworthy of being Bai family descendants, then the Bai family in Dadu will sever all ties with the Shuoyang Bai Clan from now on!"

Magistrate Zhou broke into a cold sweat. He understood that the Princess intended to sever ties with the Shuoyang Bai Clan. He was relieved that he had reacted quickly and came up with an explanation of enduring humiliation.

Bai Qingjie thought he had misheard. His father, Bai Qiyun, had clearly said that in the future, Bai Qingyan would rely on the clan for support and would never dare to fall out with them.

In Bai Qingyan’s view, the members of the Shuoyang Bai Clan had been living too smoothly in recent years. They had become so greedy, selfish, and overconfident that they thought the orphaned and widowed members of the Dadu Bai family must rely on the clan and bow to their whims.

It was so foolish that Bai Qingyan didn’t even bother with any schemes. Even getting Steward Liu to gather the other branches of the clan was a waste of talent.

Upon reflection, it seemed that Grandfather had placed the position of Clan Leader too high, making them think they were truly important.

But Bai Qingyan was not Grandfather.

Bai Qingyan didn’t want to waste her effort correcting or guiding such a clan. She didn’t have the energy for it.

To prevent the Bai family’s reputation from being tarnished, Bai Qingyan could decisively discard the Shuoyang Bai Clan.

She wanted to see who in Shuoyang would have a harder time in the future.

Facing the onlooking crowd, Bai Qingyan clasped her hands and said, "Everyone, please inform your friends and neighbors. Any commoner who has been wronged by the Shuoyang Bai Clan can come to Magistrate Zhou to seek justice."