Chapter 80 I Advise You to Confess and Be Leniency
In Tingxue Pavilion.
Chu Jue carefully examined the jade hairpin and handkerchief: "This jade hairpin is 90% new, and the style looks new in the capital this year. Go to Linglong Pavilion to check, and you should be able to find the buyer... Oh, there's a name written on the handkerchief, Dong Xiqin, who knows her?"
Chu Jue looked at his subordinates.
One of them stepped forward and reminded:
"Boss, the daughter of the Yongning Marquis Dong family is called this name."
These people who specialize in capturing people remember all the daughters of powerful families very clearly.
To avoid hitting a brick wall.
Of course, Chu Jue doesn’t need to remember these.
He will kick any iron plate.
The subordinate said, "How could the jewelry of a lady from a wealthy family appear on the fugitive's body? Maybe the fugitive went to steal something from her house first... and then accidentally lost it."
Chu Jue's expression became serious, "This is impossible!"
It was Xie Ruojiao's first time reporting a false case. She was very excited but also felt very guilty.
Hearing this, he immediately became nervous. Ming Xin Si, have you figured out that they are making a false report?
Chu Jue continued, "It's not surprising that the fugitive stole some gold and jade. But he even took her handkerchief with him. There was a love poem on the handkerchief. I think the relationship between the two is extraordinary. Someone, invite Dong Xiqin to the Mingxin Division and investigate it thoroughly!"
Xie Ruojiao breathed a sigh of relief. She was startled. It was a close call.
Jiang Rong, who was standing by, looked calm and smiled calmly, "Captain Chu is very observant, I believe he will be able to get to the bottom of this matter."
Chu Jue had a proud look on his face, his gaze fell on Jiang Rong's face, and when he met those autumn-water eyes, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
The last time he went to Jiang's house, he didn't pay attention to the guests around him...
This was the first time I met Jiang Rong formally.
This woman has picturesque features and is extremely beautiful, making her unforgettable at first sight.
He was sure that this was the first time he saw it, but for some reason he always felt as if he had seen it somewhere before.
Is this an illusion?
…
On the fourth floor of Zhenxiu Building, there is an elegant pavilion.
"Miss, something bad has happened. Our spy just sent us a message that the people who went to Tingxue Pavilion today included not only Master Xie, but also his sister and Jiang Rong." The maid reported.
Dong Xiqin frowned slightly, "This Jiang Rong really keeps pestering Xie Lingxi. She even follows Xie Lingxi out for dinner."
In the past, Xie Lingxi always came to Zhenxiulou to dine alone.
I didn't expect there would be two more obstacles today.
This time, I can't be alone with Xie Lingxi.
"Although it's a pity, my arrangement is not completely useless." Dong Xiqin picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said slowly:
"Today there are only two possible outcomes. The Northern Prince's Mansion will return my jade hairpin to the Marquis' Mansion. Or, they will ask the waiter and find out that I am here too. They will invite me over and return the jade hairpin to me."
"Even if I meet Xie Lingxi today, I can't do anything because there are two people getting in the way. But no matter what, I have formed a bond with him. Later, I will use this as an excuse to thank him for hosting the banquet."
"When the time comes, without these people getting in the way, I will be alone with him and everything will go smoothly."
The maid flattered him: "Young lady is very smart! How can Jiang Rong be your opponent!"
As soon as the words fell.
There was a knock on the door:
"Mingxin Division is investigating the case. Please ask Dong Xiqin to come with us!"
Because there is no solid evidence, we cannot arrest people directly.
So we invited people to Mingxin Division to cooperate with the investigation.
But although it is called "invite", once a person enters the Mingxin Division, it is impossible to release him without a thorough investigation.
"What?" Dong Xiqin couldn't believe it. "What does my case have to do with Mingxinsi?"
…
Dong Xiqin never expected that today's layout would have a third outcome.
She was caught!
At this moment, in the interrogation room of Mingxin Division, she was still a little dazed, not quite understanding how she had committed a crime?
"I have interrogated the waiter. He said that you insisted on going to the fifth floor and even sent the servants away... You were the only one upstairs at the time." Chu Jue stared at her and said coldly:
"Apparently, you agreed to meet on the fifth floor. There are few people here, and it's very secluded."
Dong Xiqin was very confused, "What are you talking about?"
"Tell me, where is your lover hiding? When did you collude with him? Harboring a fugitive is a serious crime. We in Mingxin Division enforce the law impartially. If you confess, you can get a lighter sentence. Otherwise... even your father can't save you." Chu Jue was still not very good at trying cases, and he mainly used threats and intimidation.
"What fugitive?" Dong Xiqin didn't understand at all.
"It's no use pretending to be confused. The fugitive left Tingxue Pavilion and left your handkerchief and jade hairpin there. The evidence is irrefutable. Dong Xiqin, your case has been exposed!" Chu Jue waved his hand.
The subordinates carried over two rows of torture instruments.
"Pick one. Which one do you like?"
Dong Xiqin turned pale with fear, "You can't torture me, you are spreading rumors, you are slandering me... I want my father to sue you, the Mingxin Division, for arresting people at random..."
"Then explain to me why your things appeared in Listening Snow Pavilion. At that time, there were only you and the fugitive upstairs. If he didn't leave them behind, could it be that you threw them away yourself? Listening Snow Pavilion is a private room in the Northern Prince's Mansion. If you didn't want to do something sneaky, why did you sneak into someone else's room?" Chu Jue stared at Dong Xiqin with a glare of lightning, his momentum was aggressive:
"Dong Xiqin, I advise you to confess and be lenient!"
Because there was no substantial evidence to prove the relationship between Dong Xiqin and the fugitive, the Mingxin Division could not directly use torture to interrogate her.
Chu Jue was just bluffing. Every word he said seemed certain, but in fact they were all speculations, which did not count.
But Dong Xiqin was not very familiar with Daxia's judicial procedures. Seeing Chu Jue's clear and logical explanation, as if she was about to be convicted, she hurriedly said:
"I lost it myself!"
"Ah?" Now it was Chu Jue's turn to be stunned.
"I don't know what fugitives you are talking about. I didn't see anyone when I was on the fifth floor. I... I threw the handkerchief and jade hairpin into Tingxue Pavilion myself." Dong Xiqin had no choice but to admit it.
Chu Jue didn't believe it at all. He picked up the iron and approached her to scare her, "Don't try to quibble!"
"I really threw it myself. I don't know the fugitive..." Dong Xiqin screamed, "Ah! Don't come over here——"
Dong Xiqin was so frightened that her eyes turned black and she fainted.
Chu Jue looked a little suspicious and was scared half to death, but he still said that he threw it himself.
He didn't believe that such a delicate girl could have such a strong character.
This should be the truth.
"Boss, we have questioned the staff at the Zhenxiu Restaurant. They did not find any suspicious figures on the fifth floor." The subordinate reported:
"Also, the shopkeeper of Zhenxiu Tower said that the maid of the Dong family has been asking if anyone is hiring at Tingxue Pavilion..."
Inquire about the news of the Northern Palace? In other words, Dong Xiqin should be heading to the Northern Palace today.
She didn't know that there had been a fugitive on the fifth floor.
Then why did she find out the whereabouts of everyone in the Northern Prince's Mansion, and then throw her jade hairpin and handkerchief in the room before they arrived?
Chu Jue frowned tightly, his eyes stayed on the jade hairpin for a moment, and suddenly realized:
"Top quality jadeite! I understand. She wants to frame the Xie family for stealing."
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