allonlinenovel Chapter 750 Dafeng's No. 1 Lawyer
Chapter 750 Dafeng's No. 1 Lawyer
Less than half an hour later.
Fang Xuning's eyes had changed when he looked at Shen Wantang, and his tone became serious: "I didn't expect that the Second Young Master's wife is such a heroine. Not only is she well-educated, but she is also familiar with the laws and is well-versed in the art of litigation. I'm so sorry!"
Shen Wantang's tone was also very polite: "Mr. Fang is quick-witted and eloquent. His reputation is well-deserved. It seems I made the right choice by choosing you."
Fang Xuning thought of the complaint Du Juan had given him, and a thought occurred to him: "The Second Young Master's wife came to me, could it be that she wants me to help that death row inmate named Chen Xiaowu escape punishment?"
Shen Wantang corrected him: "It's not about getting rid of the crime, but about clearing the injustice. Chen Xiaowu should be acquitted."
Fang Xuning frowned. "Second Young Master, I'm eloquent, but I don't have the ability to get the Imperial Prison to release someone. This requires approval from the Dali Temple."
"The person Chen Xiaowu killed was Tai Chong, the nephew of Tai Yuliang, the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion! Tai is a close minister of the emperor, and his words carry great weight. Who among the civil and military officials in the capital would not give him face?"
"Even if Chen Xiaowu committed manslaughter in order to save someone, it's useless! No matter how well you write this complaint, the people in the Dali Temple will just pretend they didn't see it. They can't possibly offend Lord Tai for a lowly person."
Shen Wantang said calmly, "You just need to follow my instructions and argue for Chen Xiaowu. I will have a way to get them to read my complaint at the Dali Temple."
Fang Xuning was not surprised by this. He thought that Shen Wantang had married into a high-ranking family like the Duke's Mansion, so it would be easy for her to go to the Dali Temple to manage the relationship. The rank and power of the Duke of Zhenguo Gu Rongchang were much stronger than Tai Yuliang.
But he had another concern: "I've come across this case before. In fact, the key to the case isn't even in the Dali Temple, but in the woman Chen Xiaowu saved. That woman's testimony was the key to Chen Xiaowu's conviction."
"She insisted that it was Chen Xiaowu who wanted to rape her, and Tai Chong stepped in to save her, but was killed by Chen Xiaowu!"
"He intended to rape a decent woman and murdered the son of an official who bravely stood up for justice. This is the real reason why he was sentenced to death!"
Shen Wantang nodded. "Yes, I know. Attorney Fang, don't worry about that. The woman's testimony will change today. She will tell the truth."
Fang Xuning was stunned. Was this Second Young Master's wife so powerful? Could she manage everything from top to bottom? Just to exonerate a lowly person?
He thought it over again and again, then asked cautiously, "Excuse me, Madam Second Young Master, who is that Chen Xiaowu to Madam Second Young Master?"
Shen Wantang smiled and said, "He's not my relative, but the younger brother of a maidservant close to me. Since he's my closest relative, I can't just stand by and watch him die."
Fang Xuning was amazed: "It's rare to see such a noble person like the Second Young Master's wife being so kind to the people who serve her!"
Although he said this, he was actually skeptical in his heart. Based on his life experience, no one would go to such great lengths to save an outsider without any benefit.
He is a lawyer who has been immersed in various lawsuits for many years and has dealt with all kinds of people. He knows how dark human nature is. Any kind and beautiful character will be questioned in his eyes.
However, he didn't care whether Shen Wantang was truly kind or just pretending to be. He was smart enough not to ask any more questions. Instead, he coughed lightly and said, "Second Young Master's wife, I don't defend others in vain. You know, I rely on this to make a living. I have an eighty-year-old mother and a young child at home. Look..."
Shen Wantang gestured to the side: "Dujuan."
Du Juan stepped forward and handed a purse to Fang Xuning.
Fang Xuning took it and weighed it slightly, and knew that there were at least ten taels of silver in it.
A hint of joy appeared on his face. The young lady of a wealthy family was indeed different. She gave him ten taels at once. This was much better than him working for those poor people!
Before he could thank him, he heard Shen Wantang at the top of the table say calmly, "This is the deposit. Once you rescue the person, there will be a reward."
It's just a deposit?
Fang Xuning was so overjoyed that he quickly said, "Don't worry, Madam Second Young Master, I will do my best!"
"Lawyer Fang, are there any other lawyers you know?"
Fang Xuning suddenly became wary. What did this mean? Was the Second Young Master's wife worried that he wouldn't be able to complete the task she had assigned him, so she was seeking help from other lawyers?
He quickly said, "I don't know many of them, and I'm not bragging. The other lawyers are not as eloquent as I am, and they don't dare to take risks and offend people like me!"
Shen Wantang glanced at him indifferently. "I actually feel that Lawyer Fang is a little weak on his own, and his reputation is not good, which is not conducive to your defense."
Even though Fang Xuning was usually quick-witted and eloquent, he was a little confused at this moment and didn't know what Shen Wantang meant by saying this.
She had already paid the money, and now she was saying that he couldn't do this or that. Was she trying to bargain? Or was she trying to find someone else?
None of them can! This logic is wrong!
But when I discussed the case in depth with her just now, she clearly had extremely strong logical thinking and was quick to react. She didn't seem like a stupid person!
He thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out. He could only laugh dryly and said, "Second Young Master Madam, as lawyers, we have both praise and criticism. It's normal. Those who trust me naturally don't care about my reputation. Those who don't trust me won't come to me to defend me no matter how good my reputation is."
Shen Wantang was leisurely drinking tea when he spoke, shocking Fang Xuning: "Master Fang, have you ever thought about forming your own team of lawyers, strengthening yourself, and competing with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple?"
"How can this be!"
Fang Xuning cried out, his eyes wide open: "Lawyers have a low status, no one takes us seriously. Wanting to compete with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple, isn't that a fantasy!"
"If you can become the number one lawyer in Dafeng, it won't be a fantasy."
"Dafeng's number one lawyer? Me?!"
"Yes, you. Why, Master Fang, don't you want this immortal reputation?"
Fang Xuning looked at Shen Wantang's beautiful and elegant face, listened to her pleasant voice, and realized belatedly that he had judged her by her appearance and underestimated her.
It turns out that Shen Wantang’s target today is not that Chen Xiaowu, but him!
Her ambition made him tremble!
But this trembling is not fear, but excitement!
He clenched his fists tightly. "Of course I want the title of Dafeng's number one lawyer! I just don't know if the Second Young Master's wife is really capable of helping me get this title, and I don't know what price the Second Young Master's wife will ask me to pay."