roccoschili Chapter 263 The Censor’s Regret
Chapter 263 The Censor’s Regret
It is said that once upon a time, there was a censor who was sentenced to death by the court according to the law because of corruption and bending the law.
Not long after the censor was executed, an official who participated in the trial of his case closed his eyes and meditated in his study in broad daylight one day, half asleep and awake. In a trance, he saw the censor who had just been executed.
The official was shocked, and quickly asked him to sit down, poured tea, and then asked cautiously: "Sir, you came here unexpectedly. Do you feel that you have been wronged? Is there anything inappropriate in the judgment of the case?"
The censor shook his head, took a sip of tea, and said: "As an official of the imperial court, I corrupted the law, accepted bribes, and betrayed secrets. The crimes I committed should be punished by death in accordance with the law. What injustice do I have?"
The official asked again: "Since there is no grievance, why does Mr. come to see me?"
The censor replied: "Thinking of the friendship between you and me, and your various behaviors during the trial, I feel very sorry!"
The official said: "There are seven or eight officials responsible for hearing your case, and there are two or three people like me who have old friends with you. Why do you feel sorry for me alone?"
The censor said: "Although you and I have some friendship, we don't get along well with each other, and there has always been a gap. Of course, it is just mutual exclusion in the officialdom, and there is no sworn hatred.
When I was on trial, although you didn't ask any questions to embarrass me because you were avoiding suspicion, you looked complacent. When I was sentenced to death, although you expressed sympathy on the surface and said some useless empty words to comfort me, But I can see that what you are faintly showing is gloating about misfortune.
This means that others want to execute me according to the law, but you do it because of old grudges between you and me. In fact, you are very happy to see me die! In times of trouble, your behavior is the most heartbreaking. How can I not feel sorry? ! "
When the official heard this, he suddenly felt panicked and hurriedly apologized to the censor.
He asked uneasily: "So, sir, do you want to take revenge on me?"
The censor replied: "I deserved it and died under legal sanctions. How can I retaliate against you? If you have such intentions, there is no reason for you to be rewarded. There is no need for me to retaliate against you. I came to see you, just I just feel some injustice in my heart and I just want you to know it!"
After listening to the censor's words, the official felt that he was half asleep. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the censor had disappeared, and the remaining tea on the desk was still warm.
Later, people close to this official saw that he was often in a trance and seemed to be lost, so they asked him privately if he had encountered any difficulties.
Only then did he tell the whole story about meeting the censor in his dream.
When people heard this, they all sighed.
The official also sighed and said: "Fortunately, I haven't hurt him yet! I didn't expect that he still hates me so much! I remembered that Zengzi once said: 'It's better to be sad than to be happy.' Isn't that what this means? What!"
Later, when people close to the official told others about the incident, they also sighed and said: "Officials must be selfless! Once those officials who are responsible for investigating cases have selfish motives, even if they are There are still criminals who are not convinced by the correct judgment according to the law, let alone those who are not sentenced properly!"