Chapter 10 Thank you, Prince!
"In three years, he killed eighteen innocent people! I have evidence for every murder!"
"And the prefect Zhang Sheng, who clearly knew about all these murders, never cared about it and allowed Lu Yuan to do whatever he wanted! I have filed complaints many times, but they have always fallen on deaf ears, with no response at all..."
As Shangguan Lin listened, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and his expression became colder and colder.
Hateful! It's really hateful!
It was all his fault for not knowing people well and trusting the Marquis of Zhenbei too much.
I didn't expect he would be so arrogant!
Shangguan Lin became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. He simply picked up the teacup next to him and threw it to the ground.
"presumptuous!"
Except for Lou Changqing and Shangguan Sui, everyone present was terrified.
Shangguan Sui blinked her beautiful big eyes and gently patted Shangguan Lin's shoulder.
"Ababa Aba——"
[Daddy, don't be angry. The bad guy is Zhenbei Hou. He betrayed your trust! Don't be angry with yourself!]
[And now that you have discovered the true identity of Zhenbei Hou, everything is still in time! ]
Under the tender and crisp advice of Sui Sui, Shangguan Lin's mood inexplicably calmed down a lot.
But he still looked very angry and started to curse the prefect.
"A person like you is not worthy of being the parent official of the people of the capital! You are incompetent and stupid. Calling you a piece of trash is a dirty word!"
The prefect knelt on the ground, trembling with fear.
Finally, Shangguan Lin made the decision in a sharp voice.
"Pass on my oral order. Jingzhao Prefecture Governor Zhang Sheng has been corrupt and corrupt, and he is to be executed immediately. The execution will be carried out tomorrow!"
"yes!"
The guards bowed and immediately dragged Zhang Sheng, who was lying limp on the ground, away.
Zhang Sheng cried and begged for mercy, but soon fell silent.
Shangguan Sui lay in Shangguan Lin's arms, still feeling a little frightened.
[Oh, this was a close call. Luckily, Daddy is very observant and can solve cases like a god. Otherwise, my uncle would have really died unjustly! ]
[This is obviously an extremely clear case, but the expansion of power can turn black into white, turn innocent people into murderers, and then cause wrongful death...]
[The power of the Zhenbei Marquis is really too great, alas...]
Shangguan Lin fell silent upon hearing this, and his gaze fell on Lu Yuan lying on the ground.
Lu Yuan was so frightened that he could not speak.
Shangguan Lin's voice was deep.
"The criminal, Lu Yuan, is sentenced to 100 strokes of the cane and thrown into the dungeon to await punishment."
The problem of Zhenbei Hou has not been completely resolved yet, so we can only spare his life for the time being.
Moreover, although he completely believed Sui Sui's words about the fact that Zhenbei Hou embezzled grain and fodder, he has not found any clear evidence so far.
Maybe Lu Yuan will be a breakthrough.
The guards took the order and immediately dragged the paralyzed Lu Yuan outside and started beating him with a stick.
Lu Yuan's screams were heard outside.
Looking at the lobby that suddenly became clean, Shangguan Lin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This time it’s really all thanks to Suisui.
If it weren't for her, he would have really wronged Lou Changqing.
It will also lead to many consequences that he cannot bear now.
Now he not only dealt with the treacherous ministers, but also caught the key evidence of Zhenbei Hou.
Suisui is really his little lucky star!
Lou Changqing couldn't help but look at Shangguan Sui with gratitude.
I really owe so much to Sui Sui.
Shangguan Sui also curled his lips and smiled slightly, revealing the small pear-shaped ridges on his cheeks.
【It’s great that the problem can be solved~】
[It would be great if Dad could use my uncle more. He is a rare military talent! ]
[He is a truly heroic young general! He will definitely help his father expand his territory! ]
Shangguan Lin couldn't help but prick up his ears when he heard this.
Although Zhenbei Hou has strong military talents, he now has too much power and intends to rebel.
It can't be used anymore.
With the fall of Zhenbei Hou, there are no more available men in the army...
Shangguan Lin's gaze couldn't help but fall on Lou Changqing.
He had an upright posture, bright eyes, and a righteous demeanor.
Shangguan Lin nodded with satisfaction.
He asked Lou Changqing: "I don't think I've ever seen you in the morning court. What is your current position?"
Lou Changqing bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am now a ninth-rank lieutenant of benevolence and bravery, and I am not qualified to attend the morning court and meet Your Majesty."
Shangguan Lin nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "I have high hopes for you. Being a lowly official of the ninth rank is really a waste of your talent."
His voice rose a few notches.
"I have decided to make an exception and appoint you as a fourth-rank general of the Cloud Banner!"
Upon hearing this, Lou Changqing was surprised and delighted. He froze in place for a moment, and it took him a while to react.
He kowtowed immediately, "Thank you, Lord, for your grace!"
This is a sudden rise from ninth rank to fourth rank!
And he was only twenty years old!
This is truly a great gift from heaven!
Shangguan Sui also clapped his hands happily.
[Great! My uncle got a promotion~]
【Mother and grandfather must be very happy! 】
Shangguan Lin was also very happy.
It is really worth coming to Jingzhao Prefecture to get such a powerful military talent!
What happened in Jingzhao Yinfu today spread throughout the capital within half a day.
Marquis' Mansion.
"My Lord, what do you think we should do?"
The wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei held a handkerchief and kept wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Yuan'er has never suffered such hardship since he was a child!"
"I heard he was beaten with a hundred sticks. The emperor is too cruel!"
The Marquis of Zhenbei sat in the main seat in the hall, with a stern expression, and said nothing.
The wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei became anxious.
"Mr. Hou, please say something~ What should we do about Yuan'er~"
"We only have this one son! Even though he's a little spoiled, he's still a good kid!"
Zhenbei Hou pursed his lips and spoke in a deep voice.
"Madam, don't worry. The emperor only punished Yuan'er with a hundred strokes of the cane. He didn't behead him like the prefect Zhang Sheng did."
"I think the emperor has shown mercy to Yuan'er for my sake. Yuan'er is only imprisoned in the dungeon now, and he will probably be released in a few days."
The wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei opened her mouth, her voice filled with some uneasiness.
"Then why did the emperor suddenly go to Jingzhao Yinfu today to personally judge such a small case? Did he discover something?"
Zhenbei Hou shook his head confidently.
"No, I planned what we wanted to do very secretly. The emperor couldn't find out."
"The emperor is like this now. I guess he thinks we have been too arrogant recently and wants to teach us a lesson."
"As for Lou Changqing, there is no need to worry. I guess he is just giving face to Concubine Chen."
After listening to the careful analysis of Marquis Zhenbei, his wife was relieved.
After two years, the world will belong to them!
Night, Bihua Palace.
Shangguan Sui was holding a huge oriental pearl with great effort.
There was a bright light in her beautiful eyes and she was shouting excitedly.
"Ababa Aba——"
【Ahhh, what beautiful pearls! I love them so much! 】
[I have never seen such a big and beautiful Dongzhu! ]
[Thank you, the eldest prince! He is so kind! ! ! ]
"Okay, Sui Sui, can mother help you put away the pearls?"
The Concubine Chen coaxed softly.
She also didn't expect that the eldest prince would send such a valuable gift. She was stunned the moment she saw the gift.
But why would the eldest prince suddenly be so nice to Sui Sui?
I haven't seen them talk to each other.
Shangguan Sui shook his head when he heard this, and held Dongzhu tightly, refusing to let go.
[No, no! Pearl and I are the best in the world! ]
The concubine hooked Shangguan Sui's nose and said, "Little money-grubber."
"My queen! Such great news!"
Qingping hurriedly walked in from outside the hall, her face full of joy.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty—"