Chapter 1033: The Duke Powerless to Seek Justice and Turn the Tide (2)
"That’s right, we cannot let Lord Wei Yuan succeed, and we certainly cannot let that vile woman off easily! Come, let’s go to the Lord Wei Yuan House together and demand justice for General Xiao!"
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More and more people heeded the call to seek justice for Xiao Ruiyuan. Under the leadership of a few ringleaders, they streamed out of the Government Office and headed toward the direction of the Lord Wei Yuan House. A rough count estimated there were at least three hundred people. Following behind them were even more people, drawn by the excitement.
Even though these onlookers felt that General Xiao was being treated unjustly and despised Lord Wei Yuan for digging his own grave, they variously abstained from taking a stand for Xiao Ruiyuan due to various concerns and silently chose to be bystanders.
Watching the entrance to the public hall become empty, Jingzhao Yin stared with wide eyes for a long time before snapping back to reality, internally marveling at the high regard the people held for Xiao Ruiyuan and feeling a hint of envy in his gaze.
Officials sought office for fame or profit. Jingzhao Yin came from a distinguished background, and his family lacked neither gold nor silver. His ambition in joining the government was to earn a good reputation that could benefit his descendants. Only after taking office did he realize how difficult the path was, especially as Jingzhao Yin, where he found himself constrained in many ways—so many that he almost forgot his initial intention for becoming an official.
Now, seeing the reverence and love the people had for Xiao Ruiyuan, a sudden hope surged in Jingzhao Yin’s heart: perhaps if he persisted in being a good official that sought the well-being of the people, he might one day receive the same respect and adoration from all as General Xiao did today!
What happened next was somewhat out of control. The citizens intent on seeking justice for Xiao Ruiyuan made their way in a great procession toward the Lord Wei Yuan House, attracting the attention of many passersby along the way.