The Dragon Investigation Bureau spent at least ten days collecting evidence, completing the evidence chain, and filing a lawsuit.
Even with a pre-existing evidence chain, filing a lawsuit and having it placed on the Supreme Court's agenda would take a minimum of five to six days, assuming the Supreme Court had no other cases to hear. If the process were prolonged, it could even take up to a month.
However, a situation like being arrested and tried the very next day had never occurred before, as it was simply impossible!
The fact that Ye Longlin's case was being handled so swiftly was clearly not right. Those with keen insight understood that someone was pushing this matter from behind the scenes, though at present, no one knew who it was.
At the National Supreme Court, Ye Longlin stood in the defendant's dock, while the plaintiff was Li Zhaoyuan.
Li Zhaoyuan was not attending as the head of the Li family today, but as a father, with the sole intention of making Ye Longlin pay the price!
What was even more laughable was that Ye Longlin didn't even have a lawyer by his side!
This was clearly against regulations, yet no one seemed to find it amiss in this special court session, with many considering it normal.
"According to the Great Xia law, an instigator and the instigator's accomplice form a joint criminal relationship. Therefore, instigating someone to commit murder constitutes complicity in intentional homicide. Those who commit intentional homicide shall be sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for not less than ten years; for lighter offenses, imprisonment for not less than three years and not more than ten years.
Instigation crime refers to the act of instilling one's criminal intent into a person who originally had no criminal intent, through methods such as persuasion, inducement, instruction, encouragement, bribery, or threats, causing them to commit a crime according to the instigator's criminal intent. The instigator, in effect, constitutes the crime of instigation.
Given that Ye Longlin was formerly the head of the Dragon Pavilion and a Five-Star Heavenly King, our side requests that the judge strictly consider the facts and impose the maximum penalty."
The Li family's ace lawyer spoke, immediately aiming to crush Ye Longlin.
Ye Longlin remained silent, simply sitting in his seat.
"Regarding the plaintiff's accusations, does the defendant have anything to say?"
The judge asked, his voice devoid of any emotion.
The entire court session was silent. Today's proceedings were too special, so it was not conducted as a public trial.
The only attendees were the prosecution represented by the Dragon Investigation Bureau, and with Li Zhaoyuan standing as the plaintiff, it indicated that the Li family must have paid a significant price for this matter.
"Since the defendant has nothing to say, this court session is hereby concluded."
"Everyone, please stand."
At the same time, outside the court, black buses began to arrive one after another. Soldiers in special uniforms disembarked from these buses.
"Seal off the court immediately. If any family members are found, arrest them at once."
Yuan Gang strode out of a bus and gave the order directly.
Now that the matter was settled, no one involved could escape.
Ye Longlin had now been officially appointed as the Commander of the Three Armies, and they were here to escort him back to take command in the crisis.
Just as the judge was about to announce the verdict, the doors to the courtroom were suddenly opened.
Dragon Pavilion elites, led by Yuan Gang, quickly surrounded the scene.
Not only the Dragon Pavilion but also the Imperial Guards and the Royal Guards, all three forces were present.
Ning Qi, Xiao Zhan, and Yuan Gang directly took control of the situation.
"Boss, are you alright?"
Yuan Gang stepped forward and asked directly. Seeing him in handcuffs and shackles, his heart ached intensely. Anyone would feel distressed seeing someone who had contributed to the Great Xia in such a state.
"King of Kao Shan, this is a court session. Are you trying to undermine the impartiality of the law?"
Li Zhaoyuan said coldly, his eyes filled with chilling intent. This was his best opportunity for revenge for his son, and he would not let it slip away.
The judge nodded and said, "King of Kao Shan, the plaintiff is correct. This is a court, not your Dragon Pavilion, nor a place where you can run wild."
Yuan Gang scanned the room, a hint of disdain appearing on his lips. "Are you implying that you can disregard my Dragon Pavilion, and also disregard the Royal Guards and the Imperial Guards?"
His words stunned everyone present.
Xiao Zhan and Ning Qi emerged from behind him, their gazes fixed on the judge.
The judge felt a tremor in his heart and swallowed hard, inwardly lamenting. How had these two military factions been drawn into this? What in the world was going on!
*Tap-tap-tap—*
Footsteps approached, and many turned to look. Hu Fanghua and Zeng Zizai quickly entered.
Upon entering, they went directly beside the spectators' gallery. Without a word, Hu Fanghua slapped Qi Mingdao across the face.
"Who gave you the audacity to file this lawsuit!"
Hu Fanghua questioned sternly, her voice filled with an icy chill that could almost freeze a person solid.
Qi Mingdao looked bewildered. "Director, Ye Longlin instigated murder. The evidence chain is very complete. If we don't file a lawsuit, should we just let him go?"
Hu Fanghua sneered, "Qi Mingdao, don't play innocent with me here. Do you think we don't know who is behind you? Do you really think we're fools? I'm telling you, this is as far as you go. The Supervisory Team will contact you next."
Once the Supervisory Team stepped in, Qi Mingdao would essentially be finished. It could be said that with the Supervisory Team's involvement, any matter could be investigated.
Qi Mingdao's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth. "Director Hu, I don't understand. Ye Longlin clearly instigated murder. This is the capital, and even the Emperor, if he breaks the law, is subject to the same punishment as a commoner. Why can't he be considered to have violated the Great Xia law just because of his status?"
Zeng Zizai looked at him coldly and said plainly, "Did you study at police academy for nothing? With people like you, even if Zhang Chunxiu's hidden assets were placed in your hands, the case wouldn't be concluded in ten years. Do you think we truly don't know you're affiliated with the Li family? The Li family sacrificed quite a bit to put you in that position. We are aware of all this!"
"You talk too much nonsense, just shoot them!"
Yuan Gang glanced at them and said irritably.
Li Zhaoyuan watched this scene, completely dumbfounded. He still had no idea what was happening. He had spent the morning preparing for the court session, expecting to send Ye Longlin to prison. But unexpectedly, things had gone awry at the very last moment.
After paying such a high price, all he wanted was to send Ye Longlin to jail. But now, not only had he failed to do so, but Ye Longlin had also escaped danger.
"Boss, Sister-in-law is here."