The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1820 Calm down

"That's nothing compared to putting family members before family. If you're willing to sacrifice your sister-in-law, I'll report the Han family. I know a thing or two about their factionalism and selling of official positions. I'll bring them down tomorrow!"

Wan Lianxing chuckled and snorted, "You're really getting cocky. Even if I didn't ask you, you'd still be so aware! You'd have to keep covering for the Han family all this time!"

Cheng Feng sighed, "Uncle, I'm really in a dilemma. Isn't your sister-in-law involved? My nephew from the Han family has warned them many times, hoping they would stop immediately, but just like you said, the Han family is too greedy, and they won't listen!"

"Insatiable greed leads to irrationality. You don't need to worry about this matter; I will make the decision myself!"

"What are you planning to do with that nunnery? Your niece-in-law is really angry! If you hadn't come today, she was going to go to the palace to sue her mother-in-law's family. She's the kind of person who would turn down even her own relatives for the greater good. She declared at the nunnery that she was going to take charge of this matter. Uncle Ge was scared by her and was going to go to the palace to turn himself in, but he ended up following you here!"

Wan Lianxing nodded approvingly: "It's a pity that Shang tide is a woman, otherwise I would have let her serve in the court. Only someone like Shang Xi can uphold justice and enforce the law impartially. Your Uncle Ge, knowing it's impossible, is already making Tingfeng Nunnery his comfortable home!"

Thinking of Ge Dongqing's pitiful state, Cheng Feng spoke up for him! "Uncle Ge is just greedy for pleasure and likes to show off his talents. He just knelt on the ground and cried twice. He's already heartbroken!"

“He’s incorrigible. Even if he cries himself to death, he’ll still go to such places of pleasure as soon as he hears about them!” In Wan Lianxing’s eyes, this man is beyond redemption!

Cheng Feng asked, "What do you plan to do with Tingfeng Nunnery and Han Muran, who's causing trouble there? Shang tide said that the nuns in the temple have been forced to start begging for alms!"

Wan Lianxing said, "This person has committed numerous evils and must be dealt with according to the law to serve as a warning to others and to cleanse the Buddhist atmosphere. The atmosphere of this temple must not be ruined by these shameless people."

Cheng Feng then asked, "Uncle, what crime would Han Muran have committed in this situation?"

Cheng Feng wanted to prepare himself mentally in advance and see if his mother could handle Han Muran's fate!

Wan Lianxing's eyes darted around; at his age, this was the first time he'd ever heard of such a thing! "This...you've really stumped me." Wan Lianxing looked at the old steward who had been standing to the side watching their gossip and asked, "Old steward, do you know what the consequences will be for Han Muran?"

The old steward smiled; he naturally knew. "Your Majesty, this old servant doesn't know much either. Under normal circumstances, an investigation should be launched."

Wan Lianxing said, "Explain in more detail."

"Yes!" The old steward had no choice but to explain what he knew in detail. "First, the local government, together with the monks from the Buddhist Registry, will investigate the nun abbess who has violated the precepts and caused trouble, to see if she has committed murder, damaged government property, or incited believers. Verifying the authenticity of the abbess's ordination certificate is also essential! As for the trial and punishment according to the precepts, it depends on whether the precepts she violated violated the national law!"

At this point, the old steward looked at Wan Lianxing and then at Cheng Feng!

Wan Lianxing said, "Go on!"

"Yes! If this person has only violated Buddhist precepts, such as breaking the precept against sexual misconduct, the Buddhist Registry will strip him of his abbot status, revoke his ordination certificate, demote him to a commoner, or send him to a remote ascetic temple for labor. If he has violated national laws, such as murder, embezzlement of government donations, or collusion with treacherous officials, the Buddhist Registry has no right to handle such lawbreakers on its own and must transfer them to the Ministry of Justice for sentencing." Having said this, the old steward looked at Wan Lianxing and Cheng Feng again!

Cheng Feng was listening intently when the old steward stopped talking. He quickly urged, "Old steward, tell me, what crime is it to embezzle the imperial court's donations?"

The old steward said solemnly, "Those who are punished with caning or exile will be confiscated from the government register, and those whose circumstances are serious will be beheaded or hanged."

After listening for a long time, Cheng Feng finally said, "Is it that serious? Then Han Muran might be executed!"

Everyone present knew perfectly well that Han Muran's transgressions were far more than just breaking the precept against lust and inciting believers. Cheng Feng already suspected that Han Muran had entered Tingfeng Nunnery solely for embezzlement and extortion; this man's head was definitely in for a beating!

Seeing Cheng Feng's reaction, the old steward said, "What this old servant said may not be accurate. The specific result needs to be investigated by the yamen and the Buddhist Registry. Only after the investigation is clear can a crime be determined and punished. If Han Muran simply violated the precepts, at most he will be sent to a remote and harsh temple for labor!"

After hearing this, Wan Lianxing snorted, "This matter cannot be handled by the Buddhist Registry. It should be handed over to the government for investigation. The first person to be investigated should be the Buddhist Registry judge!"

The old steward nodded. "This old servant will make the arrangements immediately!"

Wan Lianxing waved his hand, "Old steward, no rush. This matter will be handed over to Ge Dongqing in a moment. If he can't handle this small matter, he'll be the first one I exile!"

The old steward smiled and nodded, "It's fine to leave it to Lord Ge!"

At this moment, Wan Lianxing stood up by holding onto the swing ropes, and Cheng Feng, who was very perceptive, stepped forward to help him.

Wan Lianxing patted Cheng Feng on the shoulder and instructed him, "Don't get involved in the Han family's affairs!"

Cheng Feng immediately declared his stance, distancing himself from the Han family: "My not reporting the Han family doesn't mean I'm complicit with them. I swear, I have absolutely no connection with the Han family. I only occasionally drink tea and listen to music with the second and third young masters of the Han family, but even that is extremely rare. They invite me ten times, and I might only go once at most. After learning who they are, I began to distance myself from them. My hands are completely clean!"

Wan Lianxing chuckled and patted Cheng Feng's head. "Why are you in such a hurry to explain? I know your temperament best!"

Cheng Feng chuckled: "How could I not express my opinion! Shang tide said that Han Muran is using the name of our Prince Pang's Mansion, and I think the Han family is also using the name of our Prince Pang's Mansion to form cliques and engage in private activities!"

Wan Lianxing put his arm around Cheng Feng and walked forward, saying, "The Han family will not affect you in any way. Calm down!"

Cheng Feng was initially quite calm, but upon hearing that Han Muran was sentenced to death and was using the banner of their Prince Pang's Mansion, and with his uncle instilling in him the idea of ​​putting righteousness before family, he didn't hesitate to think it over. Wasn't Han Muran just brainless?

"Uncle, I've heard you have a lot going on in the palace. I'll take care of my mother, so you can rest assured!"

"Upon hearing that the imperial physician had arrived at Prince Pang's residence, I put aside my duties and came here. An elder sister-in-law is like a mother. I was raised by your mother. Seeing your mother lying on the bed, I wish I could take my sister-in-law's place and suffer instead!"