Chapter 240: Wang Xu’s Injustice
Wang Xu blinked blankly: "What?"
He was not worried at all that Zhao Shen and Ji Yunshu would trick him.
He had long known that Zhao Shen was his brother-in-law's confidant, and Ji Yunshu now had a very good relationship with his sister. This couple would help him even for the sake of the emperor's face.
Ji Yunshu sighed. Is this kid's brain just a decoration?
"Of course, everyone knows that you killed someone in public."
"Murder?" Wang Xu asked hurriedly, "When did I kill anyone?"
Ji Yunshu pointed towards the ward and said, "What if he doesn't wake up?"
Wang Xu also looked over there. The doctor was sweating profusely, but his hands were still continuously inserting needles into the back of the scholar's head.
In just a short while, the back of the scholar's head was full of needles like a hedgehog.
Wang Xu opened his mouth when he saw this, but in the end no sound came out.
Ji Yunshu said, "This is no longer something you can handle. Notify your family as soon as possible."
Wang Xu quickly ordered his servant to inform his family.
He felt that he was really wronged. If he had really hurt the other person in a fight, it would be fine, but he clearly didn't intend to take action today.
By the time the Wang family learned the news, the rumor that Young Master Wang had killed someone in the street had already spread throughout the city.
The eldest master of the Wang family came to the clinic in person to thank Zhao Shen and Ji Yunshu.
This was the Empress' biological father, the Emperor's uncle. Zhao Shen quickly said, "Your Excellency, there's no need to thank me. This is the Jingzhao Prefecture's business, and it's my responsibility."
Master Wang said, "I know very well what kind of character this rebellious son has. If the prince and his wife had not been present, I'm afraid this would have ended badly."
He had heard what happened from his servants. If Zhao Shen and Ji Yunshu had not sent the man to the clinic in time, the man might have died on the spot if they had delayed for a moment longer.
If that were the case, not only would he not be able to protect his youngest son, but even the Wang family might be implicated.
He was not Wang Xu who knew nothing, so he naturally knew that if someone was plotting behind his back, it would not be just to kill a playboy from his Wang family.
Zhao Shen said, "Lord Wang, you should now think about what these people are planning to do and what backup plans they have."
Wang Chun smiled bitterly, "I don't believe that the Crown Prince still doesn't know what these people are planning. The Wang family may seem prominent, but they hold positions in less prestigious positions with little real power. The only thing they can offer is my position as the Imperial College's Chief Academician. Is the Crown Prince entering the palace today to be the chief examiner for this joint examination?"
There is no need to beat around the bush when talking to a smart person. Zhao Shen nodded.
In order to keep the examination firmly under his control, the emperor disagreed with his proposal and made Lu Xiang the chief examiner.
The only person left in the court who is suitable for the position of chief examiner and has the emperor's trust is his father-in-law Wang Chun.
But before the imperial edict was issued, something happened to the Wang family.
As long as the injured person cannot wake up, or cannot take part in the examination after waking up, Wang Chun’s qualifications as the chief examiner will be questioned.
Zhao Shen could already imagine how angry the emperor would be.
"How do you plan to resolve this matter, sir?"
Wang Chun looked at the still unconscious scholar and asked, "What's his condition?"
Now this scholar is the key to the matter.
The doctor who had just performed the acupuncture replied, "I've tried my best to relieve the blood clot in his brain, but it's hard to say when he'll wake up, or what his condition will be like. He might just be fine, or he might become paralyzed and demented."
Wang Chun closed his eyes and said, "Please, doctor, give me your best treatment. Please let me know if you need any medicine."
Then he stood up and thanked Zhao Shen again: "Thank you for your help today, Prince. The Wang family owes you a favor. Prince, you can come to ask for it at any time in the future."
Favors from aristocratic families are not owed lightly.
Zhao Shen asked solemnly, "Are you going to enter the palace?"
Wang Chun nodded: "This matter must be explained to the emperor as soon as possible."
Zhao Shen thought for a moment and said, "I will go to the palace with you, my Lord."
After saying this, he gave Ji Yunshu a few instructions and then went into the palace with Wang Chun.
Ji Yunshu felt an inexplicable headache when he looked at the person who hadn't woken up yet.
Today's matter seems extremely simple. Who would have thought that such a simple matter would target the Wang family, the chief examiner of the imperial examination, and perhaps even the Empress in the palace.
In the face of these major events, Wang Xu was completely ignored. His father came but never bothered to say a word to him from beginning to end.
He looked at Ji Yunshu with a pair of wet eyes, nervously: "Sister Yunshu, have I caused trouble for our family?"
Ji Yunshu shook his head: "The other party's target is your family. If it's not you, it will be someone else."
Although Wang Xu grew up spoiled in his family, his sister was the queen. While she was honored, the family also always restricted the younger generation to be careful in their words and actions.
Although he usually acts arrogant and domineering, he has never done anything to bully men or women.
Now, just because he pushed someone, it became a crime of murder. He felt completely wronged.
"Then what should I do?"
Ji Yunshu was also at a loss: "Why don't you pray to the Buddha and pray that this person is okay."
She knew that the scholar's life or death was the key to the problem.
But the Wang family can't pin all their hopes on this person getting better.
The doctor said that they didn't know when he would wake up, and even if he could get better, it would be like distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.
Wang Xu was speechless, but he really didn't know what to do, so he asked seriously: "Then I will go to the temple now to burn incense and pray for him."
Ji Yunshu hadn't met such an honest child in a long time. "Just pray a few words in your heart. Sincerity will bring answers. Your mission now is to protect this person and don't let anyone get close to him."
If the person behind the scenes wants to be absolutely sure, the best way is to kill the scholar directly.
Seeing that it was getting late, Ji Yunshu planned to return home without waiting for Zhao Shen.
She originally planned to take the little girl back with her, but the little girl stayed with her father and refused to move.
Ji Yunshu couldn't bear it either, so he left someone to take care of the father and daughter and returned home.
She was not worried about the safety of the father and daughter. If she could think of it, how could the Wang family and Zhao Shen not think of it? They would definitely protect them.
Zhao Shen didn't come back until Ji Yunshu felt sleepy and went into bed.
There was no expression on his face, and Ji Yunshu couldn't tell what was going on. He stood up and asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"
Zhao Shen shook his head.
Ji Yunshu asked again; "What do you want to eat? I'll have someone make it."
Zhao Shen said, "Have a bowl of noodles."
Ji Yunshu told Lu Ru to do it, poured Zhao Shen a cup of tea, and then asked, "What did the emperor say?"
Zhao Shen was silent for a long moment before he said, "The Emperor was furious. If it weren't for my plea, he would have executed Wang Xu immediately."
He paused, his voice a little heavy, "I have never seen the emperor so angry."
Ji Yunshu pondered this sentence, and some thoughts emerged in his mind.
The emperor has encountered countless things over the years, especially last year, when he learned that Prince Yong was plotting a rebellion, Suzhou had lost control, and even Zhao Shen almost died in Suzhou.
Which of these things is not more serious than what happened to the Wang family today?
But Zhao Shen said that he had never seen the emperor so angry.
This can only mean one thing, the emperor has really changed.
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