County Government Office Backyard
Upon learning that Li Fugui had been sentenced to join the army, Yang Ming immediately rushed over, hoping to persuade the Magistrate to reconsider the case. Yet, the Magistrate paid him no heed, leaving Yang Ming no choice but to visit him in the backyard.
"Student Yang Ming pays his respects to the Magistrate."
"Scholar Yang need not be overly formal. The case has been settled. Is there anything else Scholar Yang wishes to discuss?"
"I believe there are many doubts surrounding this case, and it's very possible that Li Fugui was framed. Could Your Honor reconsider?"
"..." Was he implying that he had judged the case incorrectly? Anger flared up in his heart. Had he not been a Scholar, he would have already driven him out. "How so?"
"Your Honor, the key to this case is the house servant mentioned by Wang Huzi. We should find this house servant and verify the facts before reaching a verdict!"