Chapter 667 The Yu Family Seeking Death
Her words tacitly agreed with Ji Yunshu's statement that he could not offend the Yu family.
Ji Yunshu's gaze fell on her again. From another angle, Madam Ye was indeed a beauty, but she was not as flamboyant and eye-catching as other beauties.
She is like an orchid blooming quietly in a valley.
Quiet and beautiful.
There is also a kind of unyielding stubbornness.
This stubbornness supports her and makes her look particularly different.
Ji Yunshu laughed and said, "So what if he's from the capital? I've heard that many officials from the capital have been convicted. Isn't Commander Yang the best example?"
The Yu family produced evidence to convict Yang Zhen, but it could only fool ordinary people who knew nothing.
But Ji Yunshu believed that people like Madam Ye must have their own judgment on this matter.
Whether Yang Zhen is guilty or not is another matter, but the Yu family, who were eager to push him out, does not look innocent.
Madam Ye was silent for a moment, then looked directly at Ji Yunshu and asked, "Who is Madam?"
Ji Yunshu's sudden visit was obviously not to visit the patient, and to Madam Ye, every word she said was filled with deep meaning.
In addition, Zhenzhu came back that day and told her that Ji Yunshu had lied to the princess about her illness.
Although Ji Yunshu's words were better for her and could be understood as a defense of her, she felt in her heart that Ji Yunshu might know something.
And she came just now, probably to verify her identity.
They found out something that happened many years ago in such a short time. It seems that the status of Ji Yunshu and his wife is even higher than she expected.
She has waited for so many years, this may be the best opportunity.
But before she spoke, she needed to confirm her guess.
Find out who Ji Yunshu is.
Ji Yunshu felt that this Madam Ye was a rare and intelligent person. After just a few words, she understood Ji Yunshu's intention.
And he chose to confess in such a direct way.
She thought for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter who I am, but you should know that the emperor sent Marquis Jingning to investigate General Yang Zhen's case, and we came with him."
What Madam Ye wanted to know was not who Ji Yunshu was, but her position.
Judging from the current situation, as long as she is a member of the court, she will stand on the opposite side of the Yu family.
After getting the answer she wanted, Madam Ye breathed a sigh of relief, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly: "It seems that God has been kind to me after all. Does the court also know what the Yu family has done?"
Ji Yunshu said, "It's because of Prince Yong. There are signs that the Yu family is colluding with Prince Yong, and Prince Yong should be in Jiangnan right now."
Madam Ye was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "I was wondering why the Emperor would send a Marquis with only Yang Zhen. You two, your status is not lower than that of the Marquis of Jingning, right?"
Ji Yunshu laughed and said, "Why do you think so? Marquis Jingning is a hereditary marquis, and now he is also the Imperial Inspector of the Southern Region. He has the power to punish any official in Jiangnan. We are just here to help."
Madam Ye shook her head. "That marquis was just putting it out in the open to attract everyone's attention. You are the ones who are actually investigating the case. But didn't Prince Yong die in the capital?"
Ji Yunshu praised, "My lady is so smart, how could you not guess what's going on with Prince Yong?"
She said that the Yu family was in collusion with Prince Yong, and even when Prince Yong was in Jiangnan, she didn't show any surprise on her face.
Madam Ye nodded. "Prince Yong plotted rebellion in the capital at the end of last year, but failed and committed suicide. He faked his death and escaped, didn't he?"
There was a smile in her eyes when she said this. Although she knew that many of the things the Yu family had done were enough to get the entire family executed, she really didn't expect that they would be so suicidal.
It is extremely difficult to destroy a noble family like the Yu family.
So no matter how they acted arrogantly in Hangzhou before, it’s okay.
But it’s different if it’s related to treason.
Once the truth is revealed, no one in the Yu family will survive.
Ji Yunshu said, "That's right. We've been investigating where the money for Prince Yong's rebellion came from, and now we have a reasonable suspicion that it's related to Jiangnan."
In order to rebel, King Yong supported many people and did many things, and the money from normal channels could not support his expenses.
After the destruction of Yama's Palace, the account books were not found, but without Yama's Palace, the actions of Prince Yong's Mansion seemed to be unaffected. They knew that Prince Yong still had an important way to make money.
Hearing this, Madam Ye said, "I think I know where their money comes from."
Ji Yunshu was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he felt it was very reasonable.
Mrs. Ye had experienced the destruction of her family and the death of her loved ones. She could have left, but she still chose to return to Hangzhou.
It's impossible for her to do nothing for so many years.
Madam Ye continued, "The Yu family is colluding with pirates and Japanese pirates, and they have a large number of ships sailing out to sea. Although their maritime trade is risky, it is indeed a very profitable business."
Ji Yunshu had thought about all these. After all, Prince Yong was a bottomless pit. Over the years, he needed a steady flow of money to make his plans go smoothly.
The Yu family doesn't produce silver, so they must be doing a business that is not easy to attract attention and is very profitable.
Ji Yunshu thought of the flower boat and the person rescued by the madam: "Not only are they colluding with the pirates, I'm afraid they're also supporting them."
What they want to do is a long-term business, and collusion is very unsafe. The best way is of course to turn those pirates into their own people.
Madam Ye said, "I have no evidence for this. What you need to do now is to find the account book. As long as you have the account book, the Yu family's crimes will have nowhere to hide."
This was also the main purpose of Ji Yunshu and others going to Yu Mansion for the birthday party.
Now that she has Madam Ye, she feels that things will go much more smoothly.
"Do you know where the account book is?"
Madam Ye said, "The Eleventh Young Master is in charge of the Yu family's shady business, but the real mastermind behind the scenes is the Eldest Young Master. After all, he's the future head of the Yu family. He's a man with a strong desire for control, so I suspect he has the account books."
It was just as Ji Yunshu had expected: "You said he was cautious, which means he must have hidden the account book very well and it can't be easily found."
Madam Ye said, "I know there's a secret room beneath the rockery in his yard. It's likely there's something very important hidden inside. The account book might be there."
Ji Yunshu took a deep breath. If Madam Ye hadn't mentioned this place, no one would have thought of it.
Even if they searched the entire Yu family, they might not be able to find it.
"I see. Thank you."
Ji Yunshu said sincerely.
Madam Ye looked very happy. "I should be the one to thank Madam. If it weren't for you, even if I fought to the death, I probably wouldn't be able to hurt the Yu family at all. The things in that secret room are very important. There should be death squads guarding it, and there may even be traps. You must be careful."
Ji Yunshu nodded: "I will."
Hearing her say this, Madam Ye frowned: "Are you going there in person?"
Ji Yunshu explained, "The Yu family is heavily guarded, and ordinary people can't get in. We mustn't alert the enemy before we get the account book. So the best way is to go there in person on the day of Old Master Yu's birthday banquet, using the snack issue as an excuse."
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