Wei An sat at the table, his brow furrowed as he pondered the recent events. He occasionally picked up a pen to jot down notes or sketch ideas, only to pause again in deep thought. After a prolonged period of contemplation, his eyes suddenly brightened as if he had come to a realization. "So that's it!" he muttered to himself. "I finally understand."
He let out a gentle sigh, shaking his head in resignation. Internally, he acknowledged that there seemed to be no better course of action at the moment; all he could do was patiently wait for the right opportunity to arise.
Time passed swiftly, and soon a day had gone by. The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the still-sleeping Lin Feng. A knock on the door startled him awake. Rubbing his bleary eyes, he slowly sat up.
A voice from outside called out, "My lord, it’s time to attend court."
Lin Feng responded with a nod and quickly washed up. After dressing neatly, he headed out towards the court.
Once the morning court session concluded, Lin Feng wasted no time and made his way directly to the Xingbu. Upon arriving at the entrance of the Xingbu Yamen, he noticed two officials in court attire standing by the door.
As soon as they spotted Lin Feng approaching, they hurried forward and bowed respectfully. "Fourth Prince, you have arrived."
Lin Feng smiled and nodded before explaining the purpose of his visit. The two officials listened attentively and promptly led him into the Yamen with great respect.
As they walked through the halls, Lin Feng observed his surroundings with curiosity. The interior of the Xingbu Yamen was well-structured and aesthetically pleasing, with a thoughtful layout. After passing through several corridors, they finally arrived at a spacious and bright room.
One of the officials pointed to the door and said, "Fourth Prince, this is where our Minister of Justice conducts daily affairs." After expressing his gratitude, Lin Feng stepped inside.
The room housed a large desk cluttered with various files and documents. In addition to the office area, the Xingbu Yamen also contained storage rooms for archival materials and cells for holding prisoners.
As one of the key departments of the state, Xingbu was responsible for adjudicating major cases and maintaining social justice. Its authority was undeniable; it served as the core of the nation's judicial system.
For this reason, the position of Minister of Justice was particularly significant. It required not only profound legal knowledge and exceptional judgment skills but also integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.
For an entire morning, Lin Feng remained quietly in this somewhat spacious office. He neither delved into the towering stack of files awaiting attention nor did he cast his gaze upon his busy colleagues.
He sat comfortably at his desk, holding a thick book in his hands, completely absorbed in the words on the pages, as if the chaos and clamor of the outside world had nothing to do with him.
Time passed quietly, and it was hard to tell how long it had been when a faint sound of footsteps approached from a distance.
Then, the door to the office was gently pushed open, and a figure slowly entered. It was Liang Zhongshu, the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice, whom Lin Feng had encountered earlier that morning.
Upon seeing the visitor, Lin Feng looked up and smiled, asking, "Lord Liang, what brings you here today?"
Liang Zhongshu's expression turned serious as he replied, "My lord, there is a case here with some tricky issues that I need to report to you."
"Oh?" Lin Feng furrowed his brow slightly, a hint of curiosity rising within him. He then said, "Please bring me the files so I can take a look."
Hearing this, Liang Zhongshu quickly responded, "Yes, my lord."
With that, he stepped forward briskly and carefully placed the files on the desk in front of Lin Feng.
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