Chapter 351 Prison Visit
If Xie Jingyu had not seen the half jade pendant on the street, he might not have thought too much about it. After all, on the day when the woman was outside the Lin Mansion, Old Master Pei went to the capital and asked Old Tutor Lin to help him return to the court so that he could redress the grievances for his grandson.
After being discovered by the people from the Lin Mansion, she fled in panic. Gui Ma, who was beside the Queen Mother, chased her relentlessly, fearing that she would be caught by the Queen Mother's people.
If his guess was correct, Pei Huaijin was the prince who was exiled, then this woman must be the maid who escaped with the child in her arms.
Chen Ping went to the Ministry of Justice to check on the half jade pendant and should be back soon.
As he was thinking this, Chen Ping came in, breathing heavily as he hurried back. "Master, who do you think that half of the jade pendant belongs to?"
"Pei Huaijin's."
He knew that with his grandfather's intelligence, he could guess it, and sure enough, it turned out to be true.
Chen Ping and the woman took the two children to the Ministry of Justice, thinking they were runners from the Ministry. When they arrived, they found out they were jailers, so they went to the Ministry of Justice's prison to look for the two children's uncle.
When the woman saw her brother, she asked, "Where did you get the half of the jade pendant you gave to An'er?"
When the jailer uncle saw it, he said, "I thought this half of the jade pendant was lost, but it turns out it was given to An'er."
He liked to drink, but his alcohol tolerance was not very good. He was drunk after three glasses of wine. He took out some change from his pocket and gave it to his nephew, asking him to buy some candied haws. As a result, he took out half of the jade pendant when he took out the money.
When An'er saw it, he wanted it, and his uncle waved his hand and gave it to him to play with.
The woman asked, "Where did you get this half jade pendant?"
"I found it."
The jailer uncle answered very straightforwardly.
The woman said, "Tell the truth."
The jailer uncle said, "Half a jade pendant isn't a very valuable item. Why would I lie to you?"
The woman asked again, "Where did you pick it up?"
The jailer uncle said, "It's just half a jade pendant, why do you keep asking questions?"
"Hurry up and tell me!"
The woman was extremely anxious.
Chen Ping was afraid that he was there, so the jailer did not tell the truth and did not show up, but hid in the dark.
These two people who are so noble must get to know this half of the jade pendant, which shows that this jade pendant is not simple.
She was afraid that her brother would get into trouble.
The jailer uncle said, "I work in the prison all day and have no time to go anywhere else. Of course I found it in the cell."
Chen Ping appeared and asked, "Do you know who this half of the jade pendant belongs to?"
The jailer was startled.
That day, Xie Jingyu came to visit the prison, and Chen Ping followed him. The jailer had seen him and knew that he was the son of the Prince of Jingbei.
The jailer shook his head. "I found it in the torture area. It must have been dropped by a prisoner during interrogation. Even though it was only half a piece left, it was still worth a few coins, so I just put it in my pocket."
There is no shame in jailers not returning things they have picked up. Although there are people who have been wrongly accused in the Ministry of Justice's death row, the vast majority of them are criminals. If they are sent to the Ministry of Justice's death row and are allowed to carry valuables with them, it would be considered dereliction of duty on their part.
It’s good enough that we didn’t loot it, how could we possibly return it after picking it up?
Therefore, the jailer felt very justified.
Chen Ping said, "Go and find out who this half of the jade pendant belongs to."
If you ask for someone else, the jailer will most likely ignore you.
But the personal guards of Prince Jingbei, not to mention the jailers, even the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice and even the minister of the Ministry of Justice have to give face.
The jailer hurried to check. The Ministry of Justice had to interrogate many prisoners every day. In addition, several days had passed, and the jailer did not remember who he had interrogated on the day he saw the jade pendant, so he could only ask in a vague manner.
Well, knowing that the Prince of Jingbei asked for permission to help Pei Huaijin overturn the verdict, the jailers all ignored Pei Huaijin.
Although it was Minister Wu who asked them to torture Pei Huaijin, they were the ones who did the beating, and no one wanted to offend the Prince of Jingbei.
After asking around, no one knew where the half jade pendant was. However, they didn't ask Pei Huaijin, but asked Pei Huaijin's neighbor next door. Pei Huaijin had almost recovered from the whip wound on his back these days. He caught the word "jade pendant" and quickly stood up and asked, "What jade pendant are you asking about?"
The jailer said, "It's none of your business."
Pei Huaijin said, "I lost my jade pendant after I was put in prison. Can you help me find it?"
Chen Ping asked, "What jade pendant?"
Pei Huaijin said, "Half a jade pendant, it's easy to find."
Chen Ping couldn't believe it, "Is that half of the jade pendant yours?"
Pei Huaijin was shocked, "My jade pendant is in your hands?"
Chen Ping asked, "What are the words engraved on the jade pendant?"
"stand."
The jade pendant is his. How could he not know what is engraved on it?
Besides, Chen Ping knew who had this half of the jade pendant, and Pei Huaijin's age was also suitable.
Xie Jingyu had already vaguely guessed that the half jade pendant belonged to Pei Huaijin, and judging from the woman wearing the conical hat, Pei Huaijin's identity was basically confirmed.
Chen Ping asked, "Shouldn't we tell Duke Dingguo about this?"
"Tell the Emperor first."
The last time he told Chen Ji, Chen Ji turned around and beat the emperor up. He asked the emperor to beat him up. The emperor punished him by making him review memorials for a few days, which was considered a light punishment. It was the emperor who asked him to find the other half of the jade pendant. He told Chen Ji first, and if the emperor knew about it, he would not let him off easily.
Xie Jingyu stretched out his hand and said, "Give me that half of the jade pendant."
Chen Ping, “…”
Chen Ping didn't move.
Xie Jingyu looked at him.
Chen Ping said awkwardly, "The jade pendant was in Young Master Pei's hands. He snatched it back from me, and I didn't dare to snatch it back..."
Even if he had some courage, he would not dare to snatch things from the Crown Princess's brother, the Emperor's prince, especially since the jade pendant originally belonged to Pei Huaijin.
If someone robs something in the Ministry of Justice's prison, they can just kick him in and lock him up as soon as the prison door is opened.
Chen Ping knew what Xie Jingyu wanted the jade pendant for, "I'll go get it from Fourth Young Master Pei..."
Xie Jingyu glanced at the sky outside the window and said, "Ask the kitchen to cook a few dishes. I'll go visit the prisoner."
Chen Ping didn't know what dishes Pei Huaijin liked to eat. Thinking that twins, born from the same mother, should have similar tastes, he ordered dishes according to Chen Wan's taste and packed two food boxes.
Pei Huaijin is in trouble now. The prince treats him well. She can't beat up his prince like the princess dreamed of, right?
Half an hour later, Chen Ping followed Xie Jingyu to the Ministry of Justice prison with the food box.
When he arrived, a servant was just giving silver to the jailer and handing over a food box.
The jailer took the silver and turned around to deliver the food box into the cell. It must be the food sent by a prisoner.
When the Prince of Jingbei came to visit the prison, no one dared to stop him. The jailer greeted him respectfully and led him to see Pei Huaijin.
When he passed by, the jailer just happened to say, "Master Pei, it's time to eat."
The servant was here to deliver food to Pei Huaijin.
Knowing that Xie Jingyu cared about Pei Huaijin, the jailer laughed and said, "The Pei family sends meals to the fourth young master Pei twice a day, and the prince even comes to visit him in person. I think he will be released in a few days."
Pei Huaijin looked at Xie Jingyu. Xie Jingyu had come to see him last time, but left without saying a word.
Why did you come again today? You even brought him some food...
Chen Ping handed the food box to the jailer, thinking that the fourth young master Pei would definitely prefer to eat his own food. Since the food had been brought here, it would be difficult to take it back, so it would be a good deal for the jailers.
As a result, the jailer misunderstood and thought that the food was to be given to Young Master Pei, so he quickly opened the prison door, brought the food in and set it aside.
Seven dishes and one soup.
There are things that fly in the sky, run on the ground, and swim in the water...
As expected of the Prince of Jingbei, he does things efficiently, and even visits to the prison are so imposing.
Who brings two food boxes when visiting a prisoner? Even at home, people don't necessarily eat eight dishes in one meal.
The fourth young master Pei's heart trembled as he watched, his eyes filled with longing for the world. "Is this your last meal?"
The jailer said, “…”
A black line slid down Xie Jingyu's forehead. He originally wanted to ask about the shoulder injury, but suddenly felt that it was unnecessary.
Judging from this line of thought, it would be strange if he wasn't his wife's biological brother.
"Lend me the jade pendant."
Pei Huaijin was a little confused, "What do you want my jade pendant for?"
Xie Jingyu didn't explain and just reached out to take it.
Pei Huaijin didn't want to give it, but he didn't dare not to.
This half of the jade pendant has been with him for more than ten years and has never left his body. When he lost it this time, he felt empty inside. Now that it has been found again, he doesn't understand what the Prince of Jingbei wants this half of the jade pendant for.
But the secret guard of Prince Jingbei saved his life and asked for permission to go to Lianzhou to open the coffin and perform an autopsy. It was also he who helped find this half of the jade pendant.
Pei Huaijin took out the jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Xie Jingyu.
"The jade pendant will be returned to you."
After saying this, Xie Jingyu turned and left.
When Chen Ping left, he added, "Eat the food while it's hot. It won't taste good if it's cold."
Pei Huaijin was also a little hungry, so he sat down to eat seven dishes and a soup, most of which were his favorites.
The jailer, still holding the food box, asked, "Are you still going to eat these?"
Pei Huaijin shook his head, "These are too much, you can divide them up."
The meals sent by the Pei family were also excellent.
I have a great meal today.
After Xie Jingyu got the jade pendant, he rode directly into the palace.
Imperial study.
After reviewing the last memorial, the emperor put down the red-ink comments in his hand.
Eunuch An served tea to the emperor and said with a smile, "Today, the Prince of Jingbei was shopping with the Princess, and he got into a fight with the Prince of Song..."
The emperor heard this and asked, "How did the fight start?"
Eunuch An said, "It is said that the Prince of Jingbei was trying to save a child's jade pendant from the hooves of the Prince of Song's horse, causing the Prince of Song to fall off his horse..."
The emperor drank his tea and said, "Isn't this asking for a fight?"
I was looking for some.
"The Duke of Song's son is no match for the Prince of Jingbei's son."
There should be no young man from an aristocratic family in Kyoto who can be a match for the Prince of Jingbei, whether in martial arts or strategy.
If not for this, the emperor would have recognized the princess long ago. He really couldn't bear to see the clever brain of Prince Jingbei being wasted because of his status as a son-in-law.
The eunuch came in and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial meal is ready, but shall we eat now?"
The emperor was about to speak when another eunuch came in and said, "Your Majesty, the prince of Jingbei wants to see you."
At this time, why did he come to the palace instead of staying in Prince Jingbei's Mansion to have dinner with Wan'er?
"Let him in."
Eunuch An waved his hand.
The eunuch who served the meal and the eunuch who delivered the message withdrew together.
Xie Jingyu walked in, and the emperor asked, "Why are you entering the palace at this hour?"
"I have something important to ask the Emperor."
Xie Jingyu glanced at the palace maids in the imperial study.
Eunuch An dismissed everyone without waiting for the emperor's orders.
As soon as the palace maids left, Xie Jingyu placed the two halves of the jade pendant on the emperor's dragon table.
Seeing the jade pendant, the emperor stood up in surprise.
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