With a loud bang, Magistrate Gu struck the gavel, furious: "Gu Shengxiang, do not speak recklessly. It is a grave crime to accuse a court official."
Elder Gu was most afraid of the authorities, and upon hearing this, he quickly fell silent.
Magistrate Gu said: "The severance letter presented by Gu Dashan is valid. He severed father-son ties with Gu Shengxiang four years ago during a time of famine. He is no longer Gu Shengxiang's son."
Zhu Liu grew anxious upon hearing this and couldn't help but speak: "Master, Gu Dashan's family has material evidence but lacks witness testimony. For such a major case concerning filial piety, both types of evidence must be present for a judgment."
Magistrate Gu frowned. An ordinary servant actually understood the process of adjudication. It seemed this was someone on Lord Lai's orders.
