Princes are subject to the same laws as commoners.
This is an ironclad rule set by the founding emperor!
Even marquises cannot do whatever they want; if they commit a crime, they will be punished!
In serious cases, the right to inherit the title may even be revoked!
Xu Chengyi said with a grim expression, "Young Marshal, don't make things up without evidence. My Junwei may be a bit unruly, but he would never do anything illegal!"
Xu Junwei retorted indignantly, "Hey Lin, don't make baseless accusations. My Xu family isn't short of money. Why would I need to do such illegal things?"
When he was at home, his father would tell him that it was okay to play and make a fuss, but he must not do anything illegal.
He always kept it in mind!
"Oh? Is that so?"
Lin Yu looked at Feng Jiu.
Feng Jiu nodded and snapped her fingers. Immediately, a subordinate brought over a contract.
Feng Jiu waved the document in her hand and said to Xu Junwei, "Young Marquis, this is a shareholding agreement for a subsidiary under Zhao Mushan's name. Your name is on it! Do you still dare to deny it?"
Xu Junwei frowned. "Agreement? What agreement? I don't know anything about it!"
Feng Jiu sneered and said, "This company is a shell company, used specifically for money laundering, and you own 20% of its shares. Do you dare to say that this has nothing to do with you?"
"What?" Xu Junwei quickly snatched the agreement, glanced at it, and his face immediately trembled after reading it.
He suddenly remembered that this was a contract that Zhao Mushan had made him sign before, saying that there was a project that he would partner with to help him earn some pocket money!
He didn't pay any attention and signed it. Little did he know it was for money laundering?
He rushed over, grabbed Zhao Mushan from the ground, and roared, "Zhao Mushan, you fucking dare to play me?"
Zhao Mushan looked dejected and no longer had the strength to struggle. He had tricked Xu Junwei into signing the contract in order to find a protector.
If something happens to him, Xu Junwei won't be able to escape either, so he will definitely fight to the death to protect him!
Zhao Mushan said weakly, "Young, young marquis, you spent that money too!"
Enraged, Xu Junwei raised his fist and yelled, "You son of a bitch! You even schemed against me! You're asking for it!"
"Enough!"
Xu Chengyi roared, his heart filled with rage.
That worthless bastard!
They're incredibly stupid; they didn't even realize they'd been sold out!
He quickly smiled apologetically at Lin Yu and said, "Young Marshal Lin, my son was ignorant and was tricked, but he had no intention of committing a crime. Please be lenient!"
Lin Yu shook his head. "Lord Xu, a country has its laws, and a family has its rules. My father ordered me to come to Guanzhong to inspect the region and to clean up some of the bad practices! If I, as a person of power, cannot set an example, what will the people think? You must understand my work!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Chengyi's heart tightened.
If the son's crime is proven, he will likely be stripped of his hereditary rights!
He would have to find someone else from within the family to inherit the title!
But he only has one son, how could he be willing to give up his title to someone else!
Lin Yu had now grasped his weakness!
Thinking of this, Xu Chengyi took a deep breath and continued with a forced smile, "Young Marshal, the case certainly needs to be investigated, but since this happened under my jurisdiction, why don't you hand it over to me? Rest assured, I will investigate it thoroughly and show no leniency!"
"Oh, right, I haven't properly entertained you since you came to Guanzhong. This weekend, come to my residence and I will personally welcome you and give you a proper welcome. Please do me the honor of coming!" Xu Chengyi said with a solicitous expression.
Lin Yu's face was cold and aloof.
This old guy, who used to turn him away, is now actually inviting him out!
He didn't expose him, but simply said, "Since Lord Xu has spoken, I will naturally give him face. Moreover, I believe that Lord Xu's word is as good as gold, and he would never bend the law for personal gain!"
"Absolutely!"
Xu Chengyi nodded repeatedly and ordered his men, "Take Xu Junwei and Zhao Mushan to the inspection office, and also take this agreement back for trial!"
Feng Jiu glanced at Lin Yu, but seeing that Lin Yu made no move to stop her, she did not intervene.
"Young Marshal, I, Xu Chengyi, will remember your kindness. Shall we meet at your residence this weekend?" Xu Chengyi asked with a smile.
Lin Yu nodded, "I'd be honored to accept your offer!"
"Alright, then I'll take my leave!"
Xu Chengyi quickly led his men away.
Feng Jiu frowned. "Young Marshal, are we just going to let them go like this?"
This is a great opportunity. The young marshal can use this case to blackmail Xu Chengyi and demand a letter of recommendation!
Once Xu Chengyi takes over the case, he will definitely do everything he can to exonerate Xu Junwei!
Lin Yu shook his head. "The Xu family has been operating in Guanzhong for many years. Do you really think that a small case will make this old fox hesitate to act?"
"Rather than pushing him to the brink, it's better to give him some face!"
"However, face is a two-way street. Now that I'm giving him face, I hope he won't renege on it! Otherwise..." Lin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, as if a murderous aura was surging within him.
Feng Jiu sighed inwardly. Whom does the dignified Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion Master need to give face to?
He knew that the young marshal had compromised in order to smoothly inherit the position.
It's not that the young marshal coveted the position, but only by holding that position can one govern effectively!
Everything was for the victory in this covert war! For the common people!
"Young Marshal, you've been wronged!" Feng Jiu said with some heartache.
Lin Yu waved his hand, "This is nothing! Oh right, what's going on in Japan?"
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