Overview
This procedure describes how to submit a petition or appeal to imperial authority, particularly when seeking to save someone from punishment or death.
Steps
- Conceal your intentions - Hide your plans from your household who may try to stop you
- Exit secretly - Leave your residence without announcement
- Submit a written petition - Present a formal document stating your case
- Request immediate audience - Seek to be heard directly by the ruler
- Present your argument clearly - Explain the circumstances, such as:
- The accused was intoxicated when the offense occurred
- The offense does not warrant the severity of proposed punishment
- Alternative explanations for the accused's behavior
- Accept the ruler's decision - Be prepared for the matter to be referred to formal debate or investigation
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