Chapter 227 Protecting Wife
He Guang's expression changed slightly, obviously he didn't expect Xuanyuan Su to be so tough.
"If His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince insists on interfering with the Dali Temple's investigation, I have no choice but to ask..."
Suddenly a voice sounded.
"Your Highness the Fifth Prince, why are you here?"
Xuanyuan Su looked at Lord Peng with a cold expression.
"Lord Peng, you've arrived just in time. This prince would like to ask you, Lord Peng, when did the Dali Temple's handling of cases become less about fairness and integrity and more about extracting confessions through torture?"
Lord Peng looked at Xiao Fuguang, who was beaten to death and was still tied up. He only went to attend court. Why would the Dali Temple beat the future Fifth Prince's consort like this? He looked at He Guang.
"He Guang, what's going on?"
When He Guang faced Lord Peng's questioning, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Master Peng, Xiao Fushu is suspected of murdering Xiao Yiming and his wife. We are currently interrogating him according to the law."
"Trial according to the law?" Lord Peng frowned. "Then tell me why the future Fifth Prince's consort was beaten like this?"
He Guang was speechless for a moment. He couldn't say that he did it on purpose.
Xuanyuan Su watched this scene coldly, feeling even more dissatisfied with He Guang's behavior.
"Lord Peng, this prince hopes you can give a reasonable explanation." Xuanyuan Su's voice was cold and firm.
"If the Dali Temple cannot handle cases impartially, then there is no need for it to exist."
Lord Peng felt the threat from Xuanyuan Su, and his heart was shaken. If this matter was not handled properly, it might affect his future.
"Your Highness the Fifth Prince, please rest assured that I will give you a satisfactory answer."
After Lord Peng finished speaking, he turned to look at He Guang.
"He Guang, release the Third Miss immediately."
He Guang spoke.
"Sir, the Dali Temple is a place where cases are handled and grievances are redressed. If, out of fear of the powerful, a murderer is allowed to go unpunished, then what is the point of the Dali Temple's existence?"
Then he looked at the fifth prince.
"His Highness the Fifth Prince is abusing his position and power for personal gain. As the sole head of the Xiao family, the Third Miss is the biggest suspect in the deaths of the Xiao couple. Furthermore, the Third Miss has a motive for murder. Xiao Yiming is her second uncle, like a half-father. Patricide is a serious crime."
"Of course, if His Highness the Fifth Prince wants to take someone away by force today, I cannot stop him. But isn't His Highness the Fifth Prince afraid of being criticized by the people of the world?"
At this time, Xiao Fushu spoke weakly.
"Your Highness, let them investigate."
"Fushu, I don't want to implicate His Highness."
Hearing her weak voice, Xuanyuan Su felt inexplicably uncomfortable in his heart, and looked at He Guang who was emitting anger all over his body.
How come He Guang is so stubborn that he can rival Su Yan? Lord Peng spoke helplessly.
"Your Highness, Fifth Prince, how about this? I will immediately send a doctor to treat the Third Miss. I promise you that I will not torture her again until I find evidence."
Xiao Fushu raised his head weakly.
"Your Highness, I... have something to tell you!"
Lord Peng immediately gave the order.
"Why don't you untie the Third Miss?"
The officers immediately untied Xiao Fushu.
Xuanyuan Su helped her sit down and let her lean on his arms.
"Fushu, if you have anything to say, just say it." Xuanyuan Su's voice was full of tenderness and concern.
Xiao Fushu glanced at her weakly.
"Your Highness, I am willing to accept the Dali Temple's investigation and bear all consequences. However, I will never allow anyone to tarnish my innocence, and I will never let the real murderer go."
Xuanyuan Su spoke hurriedly.
"Don't worry, you are the Fifth Prince's consort appointed by our father. I will never allow anyone to wrongly accuse you."
The doctor came soon.
Medicine was prescribed for Xiao Fushu.
Xuanyuan Su took the medicine and looked up at He Guang.
"Master He, this prince wants to apply medicine to his fiancée. Will you not step aside?"
Then he ordered Yinli.
"Yinli, go prepare the quilt and get the third young lady's clothes."
Seeing this, Lord Peng pulled He Guang's clothes.
Bowed to Xuanyuan Su.
"I will take my leave now."
He Guang glanced at the two of them and reluctantly retreated. The Fifth Prince came too quickly.
The fifth prince ripped open Xiao Fushu's clothes...
Xiao Fushu reached out and held his hand.
“Your Highness…”
Xuanyuan Su spoke helplessly.
"Fushu, it's already this late, let's not worry about etiquette. We will definitely get married, and you are my wife..."
Xiao Fushu shook his head.
"Your Highness, I don't mind this."
"Your Highness, please do not look for my sister... I beg Your Highness to promise that even if I die, you will not look for my sister."
Xuanyuan Su frowned when he heard this.
"why is that?"
"The Queen's aunt cares most about you, her sister. If she knew you had suffered such a great injustice, she would definitely find a way to rescue you."
Xiao Fushu shook his head slightly.
"Your Highness, please agree, Your Highness... please..."
Hearing her voice getting lower and lower, Xuanyuan Su had no choice but to speak.
"Okay, I won't tell her, and I won't look for her. I'll apply medicine to you first, and don't be afraid. I'll send someone to the Dali Temple to take care of you. I'll also find out the cause of death of Xiao Yiming and his wife as soon as possible, and I'll get you out of here."
Xiao Fushu fainted.
Xuanyuan Su hurriedly applied medicine to her. Looking at the shocking scars on her shoulders, a trace of pain flashed in Xuanyuan Su's eyes. He applied the medicine to her gently, fearing to hurt her.
Xiao Fushu would not kill anyone, he was sure of that, but who killed him? And for what purpose?
Also, why didn't she let herself go find Xiao Fuguang? Could it be that she discovered something?
This is not right. She wouldn't even care about her own life.
Imperial Master's Mansion.
Fuan walked towards Yun Wuhen anxiously.
"Grandmaster, this is bad. Xiao Yiming and his wife are dead, and the third young lady has been taken away by the Dali Temple."
The imperial teacher who was reading put down the book in his hand and raised his hand to count with his fingers.
"Alas, this calamity is really..."
"Go down."
After Fuan retreated.
Yun Wuhen picked up the book but couldn't continue reading.
Finally, he raised his hand and drew a talisman.
Then ignite it in the air.
At this moment, Xiao Fuguang, who was in the carriage, suddenly found that the scene in front of him was bright.
Fu Guang, come back soon, Master misses you.
Xiao Fuguang frowned as he looked at the words that appeared and disappeared in the air.
I don’t see my master very often, so why would he suddenly convey a message to me in this way?
This isn't right. Could something have happened in the Imperial City, and Master can't tell us directly?
Since my master is anxious to pass on a message to me, it seems that the matter is very serious and I must rush back as soon as possible.
"parking."
Liu Yue spoke hurriedly.
"Princess, what's wrong?"
Only you can see the words you just wrote.
Xiao Fuguang pulled his cloak.
"Liu Yue, we need to get back quickly. I feel like something's wrong."
Then he got out of the carriage.
He seized the guard's horse, mounted it, and galloped towards the imperial city.
Seeing this, Liu Yue also asked for the horse of another guard.
"You guys find a way to keep up."
Then he hurriedly chased after him.
Dali Temple.
As soon as Princess An Ning heard Amber say that Xiao Fushu was imprisoned in the Dali Temple, she hurried to the Dali Temple to visit him.
At this time, Xiao Fusu had changed her clothes and a simple bed was set up in the cell, but her face was pale.
There were also scars on the back of his hand, which made Princess An Ning feel sad.
"Fushu!"
Xiao Fushu forced a smile with difficulty.
"I'm fine, don't worry..."
Looking at her smile, Princess An Ning felt even more uncomfortable.
"Stop laughing, it's so ugly."
"How could something like this happen?"
Xiao Fushu spoke weakly.
"Someone set it up, and I was careless."
Princess An Ning had no choice but to help her carefully.
"I'll help you get up and eat something. I'll leave the case to the Fifth Prince. I'll stay here with you for the next two days. I've already had someone bring you another blanket. As long as I'm here, I don't think anyone will dare to abuse you."
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