Zhang Su Xi lowered her head and whispered, her words so soft they were almost impossible to catch, “I... I didn't want to come.”
She tried to avoid Cui En Hao's gaze, but her subtle movements betrayed her uneasiness.
Cui En Hao responded gently, “I know, it's all my fault, I didn't explain it to you in time. This won't happen again.”
He tilted his head slightly, his fingers gently caressing Zhang Su Xi's silky hair.
Her reaction surprised him. She didn't dodge, but instead grabbed the hem of her skirt tightly, her body as tense as a taut bowstring.
Cui En Hao smiled, reached out and gently put his arm around her shoulders, his wide sleeves covering their figures like wings. He pulled her closer with a slight squeeze.
Zhang Su Xi's body stiffened, she stammered, “There... there are so many people!” Her voice was filled with tension and panic.
Cui En Hao looked at her. Her nervousness and panic made her seem incredibly adorable, and made him even more protective of her. He lowered his head and kissed her lightly, then smiled contentedly.
The more people there were around them, the stronger the excitement and thrill he felt within.
Cui En Hao completely ignored the strange looks of the surrounding crowd. What was wrong with a little kiss when he was expressing his love for his wife?
Had those lonely single dogs ever experienced the taste of having a lover?
Although he had never tasted the sweetness of marriage in his previous life, he had unexpectedly gained a stunningly beautiful wife in this life. This was truly the blessing of the Grand Chancellor's spirit in heaven!
Hopefully, the Grand Chancellor would continue to bless him in Goryeo, allowing him to thrive, inherit the Grand Chancellor's legacy. Power, wealth, beauty, he wanted it all!
Jin Yong Shun's public prosecution case was nearing its end, but Cui En Hao was baffled.
He thought Jin Yong Shun would put on a grand performance, but in the end, it was all bark and no bite, leaving him disappointed.
Just as Cui En Hao was about to leave the courtroom with Zhang Su Xi, Jin Yong Shun suddenly made an unexpected request in a loud voice:
“Your Honor, I request that the prosecutor's name be replaced with Cui En Hao, the prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office Criminal Division Six in the verdict.
In fact, he was responsible for this case all along. I simply picked up where he left off.”
His words stunned everyone in the courtroom, including the judge, Zhang Su Xi, and the other people in the audience.
Cui En Hao frowned slightly, his gaze revealing his confusion at the unfolding scene.
What was Jin Yong Shun up to?
He dared to say such a thing in open court!
As a prosecutor, did he have no brains?
He brazenly took credit for himself and blamed others. Didn't he know that such actions could be considered an internal transaction of merit?
You're just here to mess with me, aren't you?
Cui En Hao quickly stepped forward, facing Jin Yong Shun across the cold iron bars.
“Your Honor, this case has been taken over by Prosecutor Jin. It naturally involves careful consideration by the prosecutor's office. We cannot shirk responsibility for personal gain. To do so would be unfair.”
Cui En Hao paused, gathering his thoughts, and continued:
“I know Prosecutor Jin. He is fair and impartial, and he cares about his juniors. He always deals with matters objectively and wouldn't easily accept credit from his juniors.
But please remember, Prosecutor Jin, this is an arrangement made by the local prosecutor's office. They must have their reasons.”
Cui En Hao bowed deeply to the lead female judge, expressing his apologies.
The female judge nodded nonchalantly, then picked up her files and hurried out.
The relationships among prosecutors are truly complex!
They, the judges, only need to make decisions based on existing evidence. At most, they might accept bribes and give lighter sentences. They have no direct conflicts of interest among themselves.
Not to mention the issue of merit.
And that Prosecutor Jin is truly cunning. He seems to have a deep grudge against another prosecutor. This “killing with kindness” tactic is brilliant.
I'd better get out of here, or I'll be caught in the crossfire.
As the judge left, several of the audience members who had not yet left began to applaud. Some bolder ones even praised them directly.
“Cui En Hao and Jin Yong Shun, you two are truly role models of friendship, the embodiment of justice among prosecutors!”
Faced with these accolades, Cui En Hao felt a little embarrassed. He bowed slightly to them, expressing his gratitude: “You're all too kind.”
After the audience members left one after another, Cui En Hao turned and looked at Jin Yong Shun, who was lost in thought in the middle of the courtroom. His tone held a hint of helplessness:
“Senior, what are you thinking?”
“En Hao, this credit belongs to you.”
Jin Yong Shun's answer sounded a bit heavy.
“Senior, this credit doesn't belong to me.”
Cui En Hao said solemnly:
“The District Prosecutor's Office must have its reasons for assigning this. Getting too caught up in this won't help your ideals. Senior, our goal is to achieve justice, and that requires unity, not fighting alone. We don't seek to follow the crowd, but we also don't want to stand out from the crowd.”
“Senior, think carefully about it. I'm leaving now.”
After saying this, Cui En Hao turned, took Zhang Su Xi's hand, and prepared to leave the courtroom.
Zhang Su Xi seemed to suddenly sprout roots. Her feet were as if nailed to the ground, and she pulled him back with force.
“Op... Op... Op...”
Her voice was like a mechanical toy that suddenly had its joints jammed. Her face was flushed a bright red, and the next word seemed to be stuck in her throat.
Seeing this, Cui En Hao couldn't help but laugh.
He suddenly straightened up and said in a stern voice:
“Zhang Su Xi!”
Zhang Su Xi jolted, as if struck by lightning. She immediately stood up straight and reflexively responded, “Yes.”
When she saw the obvious teasing expression on Cui En Hao's face, she couldn't help but raise her hand and gently punch him in the chest.
Cui En Hao pretended to be in pain and asked with a smile, “Op what?” Zhang Su Xi lowered her head and whispered, “Oppa~ ”
“I can't hear you very well.”
Cui En Hao said deliberately.
Zhang Su Xi immediately raised her head and shouted, “Oppa!”
Cui En Hao gently stroked her hair, feeling a sense of immense comfort.
This feeling, a good wife was definitely different from calling out to those girls outside.
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(One thousand flowers for an extra chapter. And there are also review tickets. I only need a hundred more flowers for an extra chapter. Nobody is sending flowers today? It's really frustrating! Are there any bosses out there who want to support me with a gift? Two extra chapters as a starting point!)