The Crown Prince left in a huff, and Su Peisheng, standing to the side, couldn't help but worry, "Will the Crown Prince hold a grudge against the Master for acting like this?"
Yinzhen said indifferently, "Whether he holds a grudge or not is up to him."
By refusing the Crown Prince this time, Yinzhen realized that his relationship with the Crown Prince would only be based on superficial politeness from now on, and it might even be worse. After all, having a good relationship in the past and then falling out is different from having no relationship at all and always being on bad terms.
The crown prince is probably very unhappy.
"This servant fears that the Crown Prince might take action against you."
Yinzhen said, "It's only a matter of time."
Having decided to fight for it, he naturally couldn't do everything the Crown Prince wanted.
"Isn't Your Highness worried that the Crown Prince might turn against you in a fit of anger?"
Yinzhen considered the Crown Prince's character; it wasn't impossible, but definitely not now.
"There's no need to worry about that. The Crown Prince isn't dealing with me for the time being."
Although he was favored by Emperor Kangxi, he had no power in the court and no close officials. The Crown Prince's primary concern was dealing with the eldest prince.
Although he had worked in the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel, and is now in the Ministry of Justice, he is too upright in his work. He has not offended as many people as in the dream, but he is definitely not on good terms with them.
As far as the Crown Prince is concerned, he is not really a threat for the time being.
Su Peisheng didn't understand these things, so he stopped asking after that.
The Crown Prince stormed back home. Thinking of the Lin family's situation and Lin Shi's pregnancy, he summoned people and gave them some instructions.
The people Yinzhen sent to investigate were from the Ministry of Justice, but they didn't return on time. Since they weren't his own people, Yinzhen assumed their methods were different from his and gave them two more days in his heart.
Two days have passed, and he still hasn't returned.
Yinzhen couldn't help but frown. He had a bad feeling and quickly sent someone to investigate.
During his investigation, Yinzhen discovered that the person sent by the Ministry of Justice to investigate had died from being impregnated by a woman in a brothel, that the纨绔 (playboy) from the Lin family had reportedly died in an accident on the street, and that all the thugs who had stormed Tian Wenjing's house had also been killed.
The current situation is that all the defendants are dead, and the investigators died in an accident. It will take more effort and time to continue this case, and there may be more unexpected events along the way.
As Yinzhen looked at the evidence of the Lin family's crimes, he realized that there were few people in the world who could cover up the Lin family's crimes, and the Crown Prince was the most likely one.
After thinking about it for a while, Yinzhen went to see Tian Wenjing.
Tian Wenjing has been tortured and is still bedridden and unable to move.
When Yinzhen arrived, his sister was feeding him medicine. Upon seeing Yinzhen enter, the younger sister of the Tian family put down the medicine bowl and bowed to Yinzhen, saying, "Greetings, Prince Yong."
Tian Wenjing also said, "I am unwell and unable to pay my respects to Prince Yong. I apologize for my rudeness."
Yinzhen: "There's no need for such formalities, Miss Tian, please rise!"
After dismissing Tian Xiaomei, Tian Wenjing asked, "I wonder if Prince Yong has reached a conclusion today?"
Tian Wenjing knew that the matter of investigation should have been settled by now.
Yinzhen said, "Originally, a conclusion had been reached, but some unexpected things happened in the middle."
Tian Wenjing was taken aback when he heard this, but after a moment's thought, he wasn't surprised at all.
"But what problems were found during the investigation?"
Yinzhen knew that Tian Wenjing was also a person who wanted to help others succeed, so he explained it to him.
"The person who went to investigate died in a brothel, and those who persecuted your parents also died in an accident."
Tian Wenjing was stunned when he heard this. The person who was investigating had died, and so had everyone involved in the case. It couldn't all have been an accident.
"That beast from the Lin family is dead too?"
Yinzhen was not actually sure if he was really dead, and only said: "The result I found out was that he had an argument with a beggar on the street, hit his head on a stone, and died because he couldn't be saved."
After hearing this, Tian Wenjing remained silent for a long time before finally asking, "What does Prince Yong want to say today?"
Yinzhen didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I will continue to send people to investigate this matter, but it is very likely that the investigation will come to a standstill. You should be prepared."
Tian Wenjing was very grateful to Yinzhen for going to such lengths for him. He knew the Lin family's background; they were related to the Crown Prince by marriage, and for Yinzhen to have investigated to this extent meant that he was, to a certain extent, going against the Crown Prince.
"I am already extremely grateful that Prince Yong has done this much."
Upon seeing this, Yinzhen knew that he understood what he meant.
"The Lin family is dead. If we don't investigate his deeds thoroughly, we won't implicate the Lin family."
Tian Wenjing also felt quite regretful. The fact that the beasts in the Lin family dared to do that was because the Lin family had not raised them well, and also because they were bullying others by taking advantage of the Lin family's power.
In the end, the Lin family escaped unscathed, which left Tian Wenjing feeling resentful. However, he also knew that it was indeed difficult to investigate this matter any further. Although he had a lot of evidence, it was too vague and required a lot of effort to verify.
This is difficult!
He knew in his heart that if this matter were to be investigated further, it would put Prince Yong in a difficult position. Prince Yong had already offended the Crown Prince once because of him, and he really had no face to say that he should continue.
"The death of that beast from the Lin family can be considered revenge. I am very grateful to Prince Yong for his help these past few days. I will never forget the kindness of Prince Yong."
Yinzhen: "It's just my duty to do what I'm supposed to do in my position. You don't need to be so polite."
Tian Wenjing still harbored resentment towards the Lin family, but for the time being, the matter was put behind him.
Before leaving, Yinzhen said, "Mr. Tian, please take good care of yourself. After investigation, the Ministry of Personnel has determined that your dismissal was due to the machinations of treacherous people. Once you have recovered, you can be reinstated. However, your post will be changed. Be prepared and don't worry. Remember, there is plenty of time ahead."
This news from Yinzhen was truly good news for Tian Wenjing; with an official position, endless possibilities would open up.
There's not much an ordinary citizen can do. As for the Lin family, as long as he's alive, we can always find something to use against them.
"Thank you, Prince Yong."
He has already expressed his gratitude many times, so saying it again would be going too far; he will remember the kindness in his heart.
After Yinzhen left, Tian Wenjing called his younger sister to his side and told her about her current situation. Having experienced many things, Tian Xiaomei also understood many things. Although she was resentful that the Lin family might escape punishment, she was also happy that her brother had been reinstated.
"A gentleman takes his revenge, even after ten years," is the shared belief of the brother and sister.
In closing, Tian Wenjing sighed, "It's fortunate that we encountered Prince Yong this time. If it had been someone else, my brother and I would probably be dead by now."
He suffered such severe punishment that it would have been normal for him to die from his injuries. He knew he was alive because of someone's kindness.
“Brother is right, but with our status, it seems we can’t help Prince Yong much.”
Tian Wenjing thought for a moment and said, "Maybe there will be an opportunity in the future."
Tian Xiaomei asked, puzzled, "What opportunity?"
Tian Wenjing didn't explain it to her.
Tian Xiaomei then stopped asking further questions.
The brother and sister didn't say much more, and the matter was considered closed.
After leaving Tian Wenjing's place, Yinzhen was not in a good mood. Although the matter concerning the Lin family had not yet been verified, he knew it was probably true.
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