Chapter 338 Figured it out
Pei Huaijin remembered it, and just by moving his body, the wound on his back pulled a layer of fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
Chen Guo said, "This is my master."
Pei Huaijin was too weak to speak.
No matter how good their relationship was in their previous life, at least this was the first time they met. Xie Jingyu had nothing to say to him, so he turned and left.
He wanted to find the Minister of Justice, but just as he got out of the Ministry of Justice prison, the Minister of Justice came over.
The Minister of Justice asked, "Prince, are you here regarding the case of Young Master Pei?"
Xie Jingyu asked, "I want to overturn his verdict. What should I do?"
Be brief and get straight to the point.
The Minister of Justice said, "If we want to overturn the verdict, we can only do an autopsy. If the Wang family doesn't cooperate, this case cannot be overturned."
Xie Jingyu said, "Thank you, Minister, for finding a coroner. We will leave for the Wang family tomorrow."
It is easy to find a coroner, but the autopsy has to be done in Lianzhou. Without the Wang family's permission, no one can do the autopsy. Wouldn't that be a wasted trip?
Xie Jingyu bowed to the Minister of Justice and then rode into the palace.
Imperial study.
The emperor is reviewing memorials.
After being lazy for a few times, the emperor is now becoming more and more impatient to review memorials.
It’s a pity that Xie Jingyu is not his son, but only his son-in-law, otherwise he, as the emperor, would have to worry much less.
Some trivial matters were also reported in memorials, especially the memorials of greetings sent from all over the place. Is he so idle while in office? Not only is he idle himself, but he also thinks that he, the emperor, has nothing to do.
I read one, put it down, and picked up another.
Just as it was opened, a young eunuch came in and said, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Jingbei wishes to see you."
"Let him in."
Xie Jingyu stepped forward, and the emperor glanced at him, "Why did you enter the palace?"
Xie Jingyu said, "I am here to ask for an imperial decree on behalf of my wife."
The emperor frowned, "What imperial edict does Wan'er want?"
Xie Jingyu said, "Yesterday, Lianzhou escorted a death row prisoner to the capital. He is the grandson of Mr. Pei, who retired ten years ago. He once appeared in my wife's dream. My wife felt that he was wrongly accused and asked me to overturn his verdict.
"I just went to the Ministry of Justice to inquire. There are indeed doubts in this case. If we want to overturn the verdict, we must send people to Lianzhou to open the coffin and conduct an autopsy. The victim is the nephew of the Marquis of Wucheng. Without the pressure of an imperial edict, the Wang family will not allow an autopsy. I have no choice but to come to the emperor."
Shen Wan wants an imperial edict, and the emperor will not refuse to give it.
but--
The emperor was puzzled. "How could someone who had never seen it dream about it?"
Xie Jingyu said, "I don't know. My wife said that in her dream, the Fourth Young Master Pei beat me, and I didn't dare to fight back."
emperor,"……???"
Eunuch An, “…???”
Is there anyone that the Prince of Jingbei dare not fight back against?
The emperor only asked him to review a few memorials and glared at him a few times, but Prince Xie dared to instigate the princess to let the emperor have a vegetarian meal.
If I beat him up, can I still save my life?
The emperor said, "Let someone draft an edict."
Xie Jingyu said, "To avoid any complications, I'll draft the decree."
He was escorted to the capital with a death sentence, and Minister Wu tortured him, which shows the determination of Marquis Wucheng and Duke Song to kill him.
You have to know that if he asks for an autopsy to overturn his case, he will definitely find ways to kill Pei Huaijin.
Things are accomplished through secrecy and ruined through disclosure.
The emperor glanced at Eunuch An, and Eunuch An took out a blank imperial edict.
Xie Jingyu quickly drafted the imperial edict, and after the emperor read it, he stamped it with the imperial seal.
Xie Jingyu took the imperial edict to see the Minister of Justice.
Seeing the imperial edict——
Minister of Justice, “…”
Is it so easy to ask for an imperial edict?
Just ask and you can get it?
No wonder the Prince of Jingbei asked him to arrange a coroner and set off tomorrow. This is absolutely certain.
However, this case involved both the Wucheng Marquisate and the Song Duke's Mansion, but the emperor didn't even ask him, the Minister of Justice, a single question, and directly approved the request of the Prince of Jingbei.
Even the favorite ministers wouldn’t be so pampered, right?
Xie Jingyu said, "Marquis Wucheng and Duke Song will definitely put pressure on the Ministry of Justice. If that pressure fails, there's no guarantee they won't resort to covert action."
"Before overturning the verdict, please ensure that his life is not in danger."
Someone who is willing to ask for an imperial decree to overturn a verdict must not be allowed to get into trouble in the Ministry of Justice's prison.
But Minister Wu is the Duke of Song's man...
The Minister of Justice already had a premonition that the Ministry of Justice would soon be in turmoil.
Let’s talk about Shen Wan taking a carriage to Lin Mansion.
Seeing her coming, the servants of Lin's house were not surprised at all. Old Madam Lin was not feeling well and did not allow Shen Ji and Yun to be told, but Yun often came to pay her respects to Old Madam Lin, so she could not be denied entry. If Yun knew, she would definitely tell Shen Wan.
Shen Wan went to see Old Madam Lin. Seeing Old Madam Lin sitting on the Arhat couch, Shen Wan was shocked.
Since the last time I saw him, he's lost a lot of weight and isn't in as good of spirits.
Is it really just because of catching a cold that you get sick?
Shen Wan was worried. When Madam Lin saw Shen Wan, she was both happy and angry. "Your mother is really something. I just have a poor appetite. The imperial physician said it's nothing serious. Why did she tell you that you are pregnant? Aren't you afraid that I will pass on my illness to you?"
Shen Wan stepped forward and sat down next to Old Madam Lin, "Have you felt any better after taking the medicine?"
Madam Lin didn't say anything. Madam Chen said, "I still don't have much of an appetite. The Crown Princess is here to visit me. How about having lunch with me? Maybe that will improve my appetite?"
Shen Wan nodded, “I’m here, and I must have lunch before leaving.”
Although Mrs. Lin had no appetite, she was happy when she saw Shen Wan, and she asked the small kitchen to make a few more dishes that Shen Wan liked.
Shen Wan was talking to Old Madam Lin, and Old Master Lin was in the mansion and also came.
Just as Old Master Lin sat down, a maid came in and said, "Old Master, Old Master Pei from Lianzhou is here."
Old Master Lin, “……???”
Madam Lin was surprised. "Old Master Pei hasn't been back since he left Beijing. How come he suddenly came to Beijing?"
Old Master Lin said, "He must be busy. I'll go meet him."
In fact, there is no need to welcome him, because Old Master Pei has already arrived, and he was brought here by the steward of the Lin Mansion.
Old Tutor Lin and Old Master Pei have known each other for more than 30 years. After Old Master Pei resigned from his official position, Old Tutor Lin went to see him and persuaded him to come back, but Old Master Pei was too stubborn and Old Tutor Lin could not persuade him.
Old Tutor Lin had always wanted to wait until the case of Princess Jin was settled, then he could resign from his post and go to Lianzhou, become neighbors with Old Master Pei, and live a leisurely life.
With such a close relationship, the manager of the Lin Mansion would never dare to let Old Master Pei wait outside. He would definitely welcome him in directly.
Old Taifu Lin stood up to greet him and said, "Why didn't you send me a letter before you came to the capital?"
Old Master Pei said, "I guessed that the letter I sent to you was robbed."
Old Master Lin frowned, "How could someone rob the letter you gave me?"
After Old Master Pei resigned from his official position, the two of them often exchanged letters, and there had never been an incident where the letters were robbed.
Old Master Pei sighed, "I wonder if the Emperor wants me to return to the court..."
Old Taifu Lin smiled and said, "How could the emperor not agree? If he doesn't allow you to return to the court, I won't be in this position anymore."
"but--"
"How did you suddenly figure it out?"
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