Magistrate Bai nodded, "Good, summon the witness."
Bai Ruozhu and her second brother exchanged glances, then stepped forward and said, "We can testify that the fourth-place finisher in the painting competition was Liu Dong of Jinhua Academy, not Jin Guangqi of Chang'an Academy."
Upon hearing these words, Zhang Xiuquan shot a cold light from his eyes, "You are all from Beiyu Academy, wishing to squeeze us out, so naturally, you would spread such rumors. The results of the competition are on record, clearly showing Jin Guangqi as the fourth!"
Jin Guangqi also hurriedly added, "I have certain insights into painting and indeed won the fourth place that day. Just ask the judges and referees from the day of the competition and they will know."
After hearing this, Magistrate Bai directed the officer to fetch the judges and referees of the painting competition to the County Government Office for questioning.
