"Heh." Cai Fengyin lifted his eyelids and lazily shifted his leg. "I don't want to dwell on these trivial matters with you. I just want to ask you, can I walk now?"
Prefect Cheng nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, yes! Now that the murderer has been brought to justice, young master can leave whenever he wishes!"
Having received the answer he wanted, Cai Fengyin got up and left, but just as he reached the door, he remembered something, turned around, and inexplicably called out, "Old man."
"Yes, yes, I'm here."
"Do you know..." he stroked his chin thoughtfully, "who was that woman who left the capital a few days ago?"
Prefect Cheng was stunned. This...this...this little rascal isn't talking about anyone, is he?
Although the Emperor hadn't announced Consort Jing's departure from the capital, those of them working under her were responsible for her safety. If anything went wrong, they would lose not only their official hats but also their heads.
Therefore, in order to better protect the important person, he still went to ask the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Although the Court of Judicial Review and his small yamen both investigated cases, they were worlds apart, like heaven and earth.
The Court of Judicial Review (Dali Temple) was responsible for investigating cases involving members of the imperial family and nobility, while he was in charge of ordinary people. Although he was called the Prefect of the Capital, he was actually less powerful than a county magistrate in the outside world.
However, since it was business in the capital, the conditions were much better than outside. He could also occasionally take some tea back to make his wife happy.
This job wouldn't normally have fallen to him; his only advantage was that his father had a good surname.
His surname was Cheng, and he belonged to a collateral branch of the Cheng family of Pingcheng. Cheng Wenzhang, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was a direct descendant, so he could barely establish a connection with him. Since his family was far away in Pingcheng, he came to the capital, and with this connection, he managed to do fairly well.
But... why is Cai Fengyin asking this?
Prefect Cheng frowned subconsciously, a forced smile playing on his lips, when he suddenly remembered the rumors about Cai Fengyin.
They indulged in drinking, gambling, prostitution, arson, murder, robbery, and plunder. They harassed virtuous women and committed all sorts of evil deeds.
Although there is some exaggeration involved, flies don't land on eggs without cracks. If there were no basis, who would dare to make up stories about this person?
Prefect Cheng swallowed hard. Could this young master be...could he have taken a liking to...take a liking to...?
He quickly closed his eyes; he couldn't think about it anymore, or he'd be beheaded.
"Hey, old man." Cai Fengyin walked up to him without him noticing and kicked him. "I'm asking you a question, are you deaf?"
"Replying to your question, young master, that...that woman, she is..." Magistrate Cheng hesitated, "...she is..."
"What is it? Tell me quickly!" Cai Fengyin kicked him again.
The gesture was impressive, but the actual force was minimal. Prefect Cheng wiped his sweat, steeled his resolve, and said, "That is Consort Jing."
Cai Fengyin frowned. "Your Majesty? Is that Emperor Yuming's woman?"
"Yes...yes, Consort Jing is deeply favored by His Majesty." Prefect Cheng sighed. This brat really dares to say anything. Doesn't he know that his words will cause trouble?
"Tsk, so young?"
Prefect Cheng carefully considered, "Perhaps it's because Consort Jing takes good care of herself. His Highness Prince Ye is already of age, yet His Majesty says she hasn't changed much."
Cai Fengyin was genuinely surprised this time. He looked at Prefect Cheng in astonishment, "She is the birth mother of Prince Ye? She looks so young. I didn't expect her son to be older than me."
"Yes...yes..." Seeing his appearance, Prefect Cheng could only smile obsequiously, afraid of offending him in some way.
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