But if you have no evidence, it is also a crime to slander the royal family at will.
My dear Tang, please go back first. I will inform you when there is a result. ”
Duke Tang wanted to argue a few more times, but seeing the emperor's serious face, he had no choice but to retreat.
Back at the Duke's Mansion, Duke Tang was still furious.
He called the housekeeper and said viciously, "Send me more men to secretly keep an eye on Bai Linglong. I don't believe she can do it perfectly. As long as I find evidence, I will make her pay a painful price!"
The housekeeper nodded and said, "Don't worry, sir, I will do it right away.
However, Master, our family has suffered heavy losses. In the days ahead…"
Duke Tang interrupted him impatiently: "Don't worry about this for now, I can't swallow this!
If I can't even handle a woman, how can I survive in this capital city in the future! ”
In the prince's palace, Nangong Yan also learned about the affairs of the Duke's Mansion.
He was stunned at first, then the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he sneered: "You deserve it!
If he wasn't my uncle, I would kill him.
He was arrogant and domineering in his daily life and had done many bad things. This time he got his retribution. ”
Bai Linglong sat aside with a calm expression, fiddling with a cup of tea in her hands. After listening to Nangong Yan's words, she simply said, "This is just a small lesson for them.
If they still don't know how to restrain themselves, it won't be so easy next time. ”
Nangong Yan walked over to Bai Linglong, gently holding her hand, his eyes full of trust and support: "I'm here, you don't have to worry. If they dare to embarrass you and the children again, I will never let them go.
By the way, I heard that Duke Tang went to the palace to file a complaint, so we have to prepare early. ”
Bai Linglong nodded gently, "Yes, I have asked the secret guards to keep an eye on the movements of the Duke's Mansion.
Duke Tang will definitely not give up, but if he wants to make fun of me, he has to ask me if I agree. ”
Nangong Yan looked at Bai Linglong with a firm gaze, his heart filled with satisfaction, "My Linglong, you are always so smart and courageous.
Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will stand by you. ”
At the same time, the emperor sent the Minister of Justice Li Mingxuan to investigate the theft in the Duke's Mansion.
Li Mingxuan is an honest, incorruptible, and capable official. He knows that the case is difficult, but he is determined to get to the bottom of it.
Li Mingxuan brought his detectives to the Duke's Mansion to investigate the scene again.
He did not miss any details and even carefully checked the dust in the corner.
In the study, he found some strange footprints that did not seem to belong to anyone in the mansion.
"Bring all the shoes of the poor in the house. I want to compare the footprints."
Li Mingxuan instructed his subordinates.
The detectives took the order and left, and soon collected all the shoes of the subordinates.
Li Mingxuan squatted down and compared them carefully one by one, but found that none of them matched.
"It seems that the perpetrator was very cautious and may have prepared special shoes in advance to confuse our sight."
Li Mingxuan said with a frown.
At this time, a young constable shouted in the yard: "꺶그, some strange powder was found here!"
Li Mingxuan hurried over and saw a small handful of white powder on the ground. He gently dipped a little with his finger and put it to the tip of his nose to smell it, "This is... the powder of the drug.
It seems that the perpetrator first used drugs to knock out the guards in the mansion before he was able to commit the crime successfully. ”
While Li Mingxuan was investigating in full swing, people were still discussing the theft in the Duke's Mansion, with all kinds of speculations and rumors.
Some said they saw a mysterious light flash across the sky above the Duke's Mansion that night, some said they heard strange noises, and some said it was a punishment from God for the Duke's Mansion.
In a teahouse, several regular customers gathered together to discuss this matter.
A bookish-looking man shook his head and said, "In my opinion, this must be a disaster sent by heaven to punish the Duke's Mansion for its evil deeds.
This is what is meant by 'those who do too much evil will eventually perish'. ”
A businessman nearby said, “Whether it’s a punishment from heaven or not, what the Duke’s Mansion does on a daily basis is indeed despicable.
This time the theft might have been caused by someone who just couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to get rid of the harm to the people. ”
"I heard that Duke Tang suspected that it was Princess Bai Linglong of Zhennan who did it, and he even went to the palace to file a complaint."
An old man whispered.
"It's hard to say. Although Bai Linglong acts a little mysteriously, she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this.
Moreover, it was too hasty for Duke Tang to make random guesses without any evidence. "Shu 눃 retorted.
There was a lot of discussion in the teahouse, and everyone held to their own opinion, and no one could convince anyone else.
Li Mingxuan's investigation also reached a deadlock.
Although some clues were found, they were not enough to point to a clear suspect.
At the Duke's Mansion, Duke Tang still refused to give up.
He also called his trusted advisers to discuss countermeasures.
"First of all, what do you think I should do now?
The emperor asked me to wait for news, I really can't swallow this! "Duke Tang said anxiously.
The counselor stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, "Master, since there is no evidence in the open, we might as well start from the dark.
Bai Linglong must have a lot of confidants around her. If we bribe one or two of them, we might be able to find a breakthrough. ”
Duke Tang's eyes lit up, "Good idea!
First of all, I'll leave this matter to you, and you must find something to hold against Bai Linglong for me! ”
The counselor bowed and accepted the order, "Master, rest assured, I will do my best.
However, we need to be careful in this matter and not let Bai Linglong notice it. ”
Duke Tang nodded, "I understand. As long as I can bring down Bai Linglong, I will not hesitate to spend any amount of money!"
Meanwhile, Bai Linglong also learned of Duke Tang's plan to bribe the people around her.
The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of sneer, "Duke Tang, do you think you can plot against me like this?
Then let you have a taste of what it feels like to reap the fruits of your own actions. ”
Bai Linglong called her confidant over and whispered a few instructions to him.
The confidant took the order and left with a mysterious smile on his face.
A war without the smoke of gunpowder quietly unfolded in the darkness of the capital.
Li Mingxuan's investigation, Tang Guogong's calculations, Bai Linglong's response, and various forces are intertwined, making the case of the theft in the Duke's Mansion even more complicated and confusing.
The people of the capital are still paying attention to this turmoil, looking forward to the truth coming out.
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