Chapter 91
So decisive
Jiang Zhiyu listened to his sister's murmurs, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes. If he had protected his sister and taken care of the Jiang family over the years, his sister would not have been so determined.
From childhood to adulthood.
They never thought of harming others.
We can even treat every blade of grass and every object around us better because of our instinct to sense the heaven and earth.
What a pity.
Not everyone in this world is inherently kind.
Arrived at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture.
The Shi family had already rushed there in a hurry. When they saw their carriage, Mrs. Shi rushed over with an angry face and scolded them.
"Cousin, you have loved Chunyi since she was a child. You love her more than your own daughter. How can you be so cruel? Go and tell the adults that none of this has anything to do with Chunyi and ask her to go home quickly. She has been spoiled so much, how can she endure that kind of suffering?"
The curtain slowly opened, and Jiang Zhiyu helped Jiang Zhaoying get out of the carriage.
Mrs. Shi looked up and saw that there was no one inside except the two juniors. Mrs. Yang didn't even come, and she was so angry that she saw black.
Jiang Zhaoying looked at her indifferently. When the cold light enveloped her, Mrs. Shi felt cold and could not help but take a step back.
The gate of Shuntian Prefecture was wide open, and the chancellor came out to welcome them in.
The court was so solemn and majestic that people could not help but feel frightened.
Lord Wang walked into the court and Shi Chunyi was also brought in.
Shi Chunyi was shaking constantly. She had been spoiled since she was a child and had never dreamed that she would be caught and imprisoned. She was so scared that she started crying as soon as she saw Mrs. Shi.
"Mother, save me. Mother, help me. I can't stay in this place. I'm so itchy."
When Mrs. Shi heard this, her face showed panic. She rushed over, lifted up Shi Chunyi's sleeve, took a look, and then screamed.
"Oh, I have a rash. I need to see a doctor right away."
Having said this, Mrs. Shi turned and spoke to Lord Wang.
"Master Wang, Chunyi has been unable to be exposed to too much dust and moisture since he was a child, otherwise he would get rashes all over his body. The doctor said that in serious cases, his life could be in danger."
Lord Wang turned his head and looked at the tall old woman beside him.
Because the prisoners included both men and women with different identities, he specially prepared several strong women to assist in the investigation.
The old woman came forward to check and then nodded.
Lord Wang said.
"Just ask a doctor to come and take your pulse."
"Sir, let Chunyi go back and take care of him. If there is anything, just send someone to ask."
Upon hearing this, Lord Wang raised his hand and smashed the Jingtang wood heavily on the table, scolding in a cold voice.
"Madam Shi, you have to know that the capital is different from other places. Although I am in Shuntian Prefecture, even the royal family will have to show some courtesy to me when they see me."
The Shi family is so small, but they have so many demands. They really don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is!
not to mention.
The people from the Prince's Mansion had just been here, so he knew exactly how to try the case!
When Mr. Shi heard what Lord Wang said, his face turned red and then pale.
Shi Jinzhou listened with a gloomy look on his face, and took a step forward to salute.
"Sir, although the Shi family is not a royal family, I work in the Zhanshi Mansion, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is my superior."
While reading the case file, Lord Wang looked up at Zhan Jinzhou and said indifferently.
"Your superior is the Zhanshi of the Zhanshi Mansion. There are tens of thousands of people under the Crown Prince's Mansion, and not everyone is qualified to speak against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
He stayed in Shuntian Prefecture for thirteen years.
He never feared anyone's power, nor did he worry about anyone's influence. Even when he was framed and thrown into prison or on the guillotine, he never blinked an eye.
Therefore.
The royal family, high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital would think about the consequences when they heard his name.
If you want to do anything, you have to avoid Shuntian Prefecture!
This Shi Fu is quite interesting. He is so arrogant all the way. Does he really think that Your Highness is his Crown Prince?
As soon as these words came out.
Shi Jinzhou's face was extremely embarrassed, but he still suppressed his anger and walked forward and spoke in a cold voice.
"In that case, I will ask His Highness to come in person and ask him to administer justice."
Lord Wang raised his eyebrows and nodded.
"Can."
Jiang Zhiyu watched Shi Jinzhou's every word and action, his handsome eyes and eyebrows were filled with deep sarcasm. Calling him "Your Highness the Crown Prince" all the time was really not a manly thing to do.
If His Highness could really be used so well, there would be no need for him to be that Highness.
Seeing Shi Jinzhou asking the servant beside him to really leave Shuntian Prefecture, Lord Wang didn't even raise his eyelids. After reading the file, he asked Shi Chunyi.
"Shi Chunyi, take a look at the file. If it's true, sign it."
The file was placed in front of Shi Chunyi. After reading a few lines, Shi Chunyi was so frightened that his face turned pale and he hid in Mrs. Shi's arms and cried.
"It's not me, he slandered me. How could a little girl like me come up with such a plan? I was choosing clothes with my cousin in the clothing store, but I went to try on clothes. I didn't know she had anything to do with Song Mingji, sir... maybe my cousin and Song Mingji had been together for a long time, and they couldn't help but sneak out to meet each other when they met."
"How can they put all the blame on me? I am innocent, sir. My cousin and I just met by chance. We didn't plan to get together. I didn't know where Song Mingji was. This matter really has nothing to do with me. Please investigate it clearly and send me home quickly. I feel so bad."
There were more and more rashes on her body, like ants biting her, and it was getting more and more itchy. She really couldn't help but want to scratch.
Jiang Zhaoying became angry when she heard the ability to turn the tables and confuse right and wrong, and stepped forward to salute.
"Sir Wang, we have interrogated Miss Shi and Song Mingji before. Miss Shi admitted that she and Song Mingji conspired together. I have Song Mingji's confession here. If Miss Shi wants to continue to talk nonsense, then we will call Song Mingji to confront him together."
"In addition, we also questioned the waiter at the clothing store. It is true that Miss Shi and Song Mingji conspired while Miss Yang was trying on clothes. Moreover, it was Miss Shi who took the initiative. This is her confession."
As soon as the confessions of Song Mingji, the waiter and the shopkeeper were presented, Lord Wang glanced coldly at the audience.
Shi Chun felt a wave of fear and guilt, and hid in Mrs. Shi's arms, unwilling to come out. Deep down, she blamed her mother for everything.
Before she was arrested, her mother gave her a bag of peanuts and told her to eat a few when necessary. Then she would use the excuse of being sick and clamor to see a doctor, and then be taken back by the Shi family.
Something happened in the past.
By doing this, everyone was afraid that someone would be killed, so the matter would be left unresolved and she would be able to get away with it.
In this way.
She pretended to be seriously ill, and the Shi family asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for help, and no matter how big the problem was, it could be solved.
But.
Lord Wang has no conscience at all. Not only did he not let her go, he even asked a doctor to come and take her pulse.
"Ms. Shi, you want Song Mingji and the clothing store to confront each other. I will say it again. The court is so majestic. Those who make false statements will be severely punished. Once you are put in jail, you will not be able to get out for three to five months."
"I……"
Shi Chun rolled his eyes and then fainted.
Mrs. Shi was so frightened that she cried and insisted on taking Shi Chunyi away.
But at this time.
A doctor came in carrying a medicine box.
After the salute.
After Lord Wang gave the order, he walked towards Shi Chunyi and asked a few questions. Mrs. Shi told him that Shi Chunyi had a reaction to dust, so the doctor stepped forward and bowed to Lord Wang.
"Sir Wang, this girl is not dizzy, she is faking it. And she is not reacting to the dust, but to some food. Maybe she ate that thing."
Lord Wang looked down, and the bailiff stepped forward and said.
"My subordinates didn't give her anything to eat, not even a sip of water."
"Search her."
Upon hearing this, Shi Chun no longer dared to pretend to be faint. He hurriedly took out the peanuts in his arms and was about to stuff them into Mrs. Shi's body. However, the old woman from Shuntian Mansion had sharp eyes. She rushed over, grabbed Shi Chunyi's wrist and snatched the small bag of peanuts away.
"My Lord, this is a small bag of peanuts."
The doctor nodded immediately.
"Yes, peanuts are also a type of food that can cause rashes. I guess this lady can't eat peanuts."
Shi Chunyi's tears fell, and she went into Mrs. Shi's arms with an innocent look. Mrs. Shi said anxiously.
"Whether it's this or not, Junyi is sick now anyway, please give her some leniency and let her take medicine first."
"Doctor Yun, go and boil the medicine."
"yes."
Doctor Yun turned and went into the inner hall, and soon the medicine boy went out to get the medicine.
then.
The bailiff came to report that the housekeeper of the Yang Mansion had arrived.
He was about forty or fifty years old, tall and looked very decent.
He came in, bowed politely, looked around, and then walked towards Jiang Zhiyu.
"Master Jiang, this is the list compiled by Madam and Miss. Madam said it will be useful to you."
Jiang Zhiyu took it, read it carefully and thanked him.
"You're welcome. I'm Yang Tianhu, the housekeeper of the Yang Mansion. Master Jiang, I'll accompany you."
"good."
Butler Yang was delighted to see Jiang Zhiyu being so kind. He then stood behind Jiang Zhiyu and watched everything quietly.
Jiang Zhiyu handed over a thick stack of lists.
"Lord Wang, these are the items that Shi Fu cheated and took from Yang Fu over the years. It would be fine if Shi Fu was grateful, but now Shi Fu not only refuses to admit these facts, but also turns the tables and frames us in order not to return the items. This is really unbearable. Now Yang Fu demands that Shi Fu return these items one by one."
Jiang Zhiyu deliberately only mentioned that the Shi family had cheated people of things and money. Now, in order to avoid returning the things and framing Yang Pianpian, he deliberately did not mention Song Mingji and downplayed Song Mingji's existence.
In this way.
Just minimize the damage to Yang Pianpian.
and.
With his sister around, Song Mingji wouldn't get any benefits.
"You are so unreasonable, young man. You are not from the Yang Mansion. What do you know? Those are my dowry. They are all mine. What does it have to do with her?"
Mrs. Shi argued desperately, and Butler Yang stepped forward.
"Sir Wang, the list shows the origins of the items. It clearly states when Madam Shi stole them away and why. You can check. Madam Shi, since you said those items were your dowry, please show us your dowry list and it will be clear at a glance."
Lord Wang looked at Madam Shi coldly, and Master Shi also looked at Madam Shi with gritted teeth.
Mrs. Shi suddenly became flustered.
Where does she get the list? Where does she get the source?
Lord Wang lowered his eyes and looked carefully. Every item on it did have a source and record, and there were careful notes made for each one, explaining why Mrs. Shi took the item away.
The more he looked at Lord Wang, the more his brows furrowed. This Shi family was really shameless.
When a cat died, they would go to the Yang residence and cry for half a day, saying that they were sad about losing a cat, and they would even take two valuable items from Madam Yang.
"Didn't you say that those were your dowry?"
Mr. Shi kicked Mrs. Shi, who fell to the ground, crying, then got up and screamed hysterically.
"Stop pretending to be ignorant. You hinted at so many things to me, or even taught me to cheat."
Why are you pretending?
Every time he wanted something, he would come to her room with a smile on his face, and after being intimate with her, he would start to express what he wanted, either openly or covertly. When she was in trouble, he would be there to give her advice. If she didn't listen, he would not go to her room for a month, and would deliberately favor his concubine in front of her.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What does this have to do with me?"
Mr. Shi didn't expect that she would dare to speak out the truth, and his face turned pale with embarrassment for a moment.
Shi Jinzhou frowned as he listened and stepped forward and said.
"Mother, please stop talking nonsense. I have already sent someone to invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
When Jiang Zhaoying heard Shi Jinzhou's words, she couldn't help but look at Shi Jinzhou with some curiosity. She really didn't understand how much respect this man had in the eyes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Shi Jinzhou knew at the first moment that Jiang Zhaoying was looking at him.
His eyebrows were slightly raised.
He straightened his chest unconsciously. He knew that he was handsome and extraordinary, and he worked for the Crown Prince, so it was normal for beauties to pay attention to him.
but.
This Jiang Zhaoying is indeed beautiful.
Shi Jinzhou turned his head and looked at Jiang Zhaoying with a frown as if looking down at him.
Even if she admired him, it was useless. He would disdain a married woman, no matter how beautiful she was.
Jiang Zhaoying took in all his narcissism and didn't know what to say for a moment.
It took Shuntian Mansion half an hour to check all the lists and found that they were all from Yang Mansion. Then Butler Yang stepped forward and continued.
"Sir Wang, to be honest, my wife has been in charge of the training of Young Master Shi since he was young. My master also helped him secretly when he entered the House of Masters. The things he took away are secondary. What really disappointed my wife is that they turned around and denied it, saying that everything the Shi family has now has nothing to do with my Yang family, and it was all their own ability."
"This Miss Shi is exactly like her mother, but she has cheated a lot of things from my young lady. Now, she has done something that is against the will of heaven and earth. Please be careful, sir."
"Butler Yang, who do you think you are to dare to say such things here?"
Mrs. Shi was so angry that she was about to explode. Every extra word Butler Yang said was like peeling off a layer of her skin, making her feel completely ashamed.
She has always been very proud of herself, and she can control her cousin and get whatever she wants from her, even if she doesn't have it. As long as she cries, she will feel distressed and will try to find a way to get it.
But she didn't think about it.
One day, her cousin actually tore off her face, leaving her so embarrassed.
Resentment continued to grow in her eyes, and she glared at Butler Yang hatefully.
"You asked your cousin to come and talk to me. I want to ask her what she meant by going back on her word, since she gave the things voluntarily."
Butler Yang listened to Mrs. Shi's sophistry and was so angry that he wanted to go up and slap her. With his chest heaving, he stepped forward and scolded her.
"Madam Shi came here to complain about not being able to sleep well. She wanted to borrow my wife's purple treasure incense burner for a while. She will return it in a month at most. I want to ask, why did the incense burner appear in Madam Li's house after three years?"
"How should I know?"
Mrs. Shi stepped back in panic, avoiding the sight of Butler Yang.
Butler Yang sneered.
"How many things did you take away and then give away to others as a favor? The capital is so small. How covert do you think you are doing, Madam Shi?"
Shi Jinzhou's face turned terribly gloomy after hearing this. If they continued to argue like this, things would only become increasingly unfavorable for them. Why hadn't the people who went to invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince come yet?
Look toward the door.
Shi Jinzhou's eyes immediately lit up and he hurried forward.
“Guard Shen, did His Highness ask you to come and help us get justice?”
Shen Liuguang frowned slightly, ignored Shi Jinzhou, and stepped forward to salute Lord Wang.
"Lord Wang."
Lord Wang nodded politely.
"Guard Shen, do you have any instructions from the prince?"
Shen Liuguang nodded.
"Your Highness asked me to ask Miss Jiang a question."
Lord Wang's eyes showed surprise, while the Shi family's eyes were filled with pride. Shi Chunyi and Madam Shi were so happy that they hugged each other. They had all thought it through. Once this matter was settled, they would immediately find a way to send Shi Chunyi to the Prince's Mansion. Once she gained the Prince's favor, they would see who would dare to touch her in the future.
"Excuse me."
Jiang Zhaoying stepped forward.
"Your Highness asks you, is Shi Jinzhou a useful person?"
Shi Jinzhou was shocked when he heard this. He turned around and looked at Jiang Zhaoying in disbelief. What did this mean? What does your highness mean by asking her this?
For a while.
Everyone's eyes in the room fell on Jiang Zhaoying, and Jiang Zhaoying shook her head slightly.
"Not fit for reuse."
Shi Jinzhou was completely stunned. He didn't understand what the Crown Prince meant by asking Jiang Zhaoying, and what role could Jiang Zhaoying, who was not worthy of being reused, play, so he said angrily.
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
Shen Liuguang turned to look at Shi Jinzhou with a cold gaze and smiled.
"Master Shi is wrong. She knows what she is talking about, and I know what I am asking."
"Guard Shen, what is the purpose of His Highness asking you to come here?"
Shi Jinzhou frowned and questioned, Shen Liuguang really felt that this person was older but not wiser, and said in a cold voice.
"Your Highness feels that Young Master Shi is incompetent and unworthy of important positions, so... the position of Junior Secretary should be dismissed."
After saying that.
He threw the dismissal documents in his arms to Shi Jinzhou.
Shi Jinzhou opened it with trembling hands, then fell to his knees with a plop, his face pale.
He looked at Jiang Zhaoying in disbelief. How could this be possible?
Just gone like that?
In a panic.
Shi Jinzhou stood up and rushed to Shen Liuguang.
"It's impossible. Your Highness would never do this to me. Are you falsely conveying His Highness's instructions?"
Shen Liuguang didn't even look at him and bowed to Lord Wang.
"Your Highness said that this trend should not be allowed to continue. If everyone has such ill intentions and everyone wants to gain something without working, then where is the kindness and morality in this world?"
"Yes, I understand."
Lord Wang stood up and saluted, and Shen Liuguang then turned and left.
The Shi family members were stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment. Isn't the reason why they are so arrogant because Shi Jinzhou is from the Prince's Mansion?
Now that the prince knew about this, not only did he not help, but he drove Shi Jinzhou out.
As soon as Shen Liuguang left, Shi Jinzhou fell to the ground, panicking and not knowing what to do. His future, his future.
Turn your head.
He glared at his mother and sister with resentment, opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.
When looking at Butler Yang, Shi Jinzhou changed his previous arrogance and begged cautiously.
"Butler Yang, my aunt is here. I'll ask her to come over and see us. She has always loved us. As long as we sincerely ask her, she will be soft-hearted."
Over the years, they had asked Mrs. Yang for so many things and for so much money, and she had agreed to it all.
Now, as long as my aunt can come, things will definitely turn around.
"Yes, yes, we are cousins, and my cousin will definitely help us."
At this time.
Si Nan walked in slowly. Jiang Zhaoying looked at him. Si Nan nodded, and Jiang Zhaoying pursed her lips slightly.
The doctor also brought the medicine over at this time. When Shi Chun smelled the familiar smell of the medicine, he hurriedly stood up, took the medicine, blew on it, and drank it in one gulp. After drinking it, he stretched out his hand to the doctor.
The doctor was stunned.
Shi Chun said angrily.
"What kind of doctor are you? You don't even know how to prepare candied fruit for me. Do you want to make me suffer to death?"
The doctor was scolded for no reason, his face immediately turned cold, and he stood up and saluted.
"Lord Wang, I have finished my work, so I will go back first."
"good."
Lord Wang raised his hand, and the chancellor escorted him out.
Jiang Zhaoying looked at Shi Chunyi, who looked relieved after drinking the medicine, and pursed her lips slightly.
There was no doubt that the medicine was the same one, but Sinan added something to it.
She said so.
The first person to die at her hands was Shi Chunyi.
No one can destroy her brother's happiness, no one!
"alright."
Lord Wang patted the Jingtang wood.
"The matter is clear now. I allow the Yang family to take back all their belongings, and even ask for silver. As for the Shi family..."
Lord Wang didn't say anything else, but the meaning in his eyes was clear.
That is it.
May you be blessed!
After all, few people who have offended His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are left alive.
Mr. Shi and Mrs. Shi naturally understood this truth. They got up tremblingly, knelt in front of Lord Wang and started crying. Lord Wang frowned and said angrily when he heard this.
"Mrs. Shi, if you want to cry, go home and cry. The court will not tolerate your continued insolence!"
Jiang Zhaoying and Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but sneer when they heard this. Mr. Shi turned to look at Jiang Zhaoying, and he understood that Jiang Zhaoying was the one who was in control of everything. He kicked Mrs. Shi, wanting her to come over and beg for mercy.
Jiang Zhaoying pretended not to see it, bowed to Lord Wang, and then quickly left Shuntian Prefecture with Butler Yang.
Outside the house.
The people from the Yang family were already waiting there. When they heard that they could get the things back, they happily ran to the Shi family in a hurry.
Mrs. Shi rushed out and tried to stop him, but she couldn't, so she could only chase after him crying.
However.
This time.
No one cared about her crying anymore, and no one looked at her pretending to be weak face.
Shi Jinzhou walked out in a daze, his face pale.
Not far away.
A carriage slowly stopped and the curtain opened. Shi Jinzhou looked up woodenly, but in an instant his eyes lit up and he happily ran towards the carriage...
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