The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was not right. Prince Rong was also used to changing his attitude according to the situation. Seeing that the timing was not right, he waved his hand and stopped the farce.
Prince Rong's people stopped making trouble, and the yamen runners didn't dare to fight with the people in Prince Rong's mansion.
The two sides temporarily ceased fighting.
Prince Rong, having recovered, asked, "Where is Lord Jiang from?"
Are you trying to find out his background?
It seems that Prince Rong, who is used to enjoying wealth and glory, is also a paper tiger that will be broken by the wind. He also has things that he is taboo about.
With the idea of delaying for as long as possible, Xu Jing said, "I am from the Jiang family of Nanling."
The Nanling Jiang family's ancestors had produced figures such as Jiang Shikai, a founding general, and were considered a wealthy and prominent family. However, towards the end of the Great Yan Dynasty, the Jiang family had undergone several changes and gradually declined.
The once glorious Jiang family is now nothing in front of the aristocratic families.
After Prince Rong understood Jiang Xuqing's identity, he boldly said, "Master Jiang, let's be frank. I won't beat around the bush. I just want my son back home safe and sound. If you agree to this, I will ensure that you rise to prominence and enjoy wealth and glory forever. How about that?"
Xu Jing pondered for a long while, and Prince Rong was secretly delighted, thinking there seemed to be hope. Just as he was about to try to persuade him, he suddenly heard a message from an outsider.
"General Luo has arrived."
It turned out that Bai Shinian saw that things were not going well, so he hurried to the city gate to move the giant Buddha statue of Luo Ying.
Luo Ying's family background was far superior to the Jiang family's, and he also got along very well with Lieutenant General Yue An and others. Prince Rong didn't dare to offend this gentleman easily. He hurriedly said, "Why don't you come in quickly?"
"No need." Luo Ying strode over, settled in the center, and stood to salute. "I pay my respects to Prince Rong. I wonder why Prince Rong has come to the prefectural government office to cause trouble?"
It's like when enemies meet, they are extremely jealous of each other.
Prince Rong clearly remembered that it was Luo Ying who had put his son in jail. He had originally wanted to give Luo Ying a favor for the sake of the Luo family, but now it seemed that was no longer necessary.
"Luo Ying, my son has no grudge against you, why are you seeking revenge?"
"The Prince of Nanping broke into the prison at night and was seen by countless officers and soldiers. Could it be that I forced the Prince to do this?"
Prince Rong ignored it in the first place, thinking that Jiang Xuqing was a low-ranking official with no one to rely on, and it would be best if he could make trouble and force him to retreat.
He dared to resort to lynching Jiang Xuqing, relying on his status to be fearless. But facing a garrison commander, Prince Rong was still timid. A wealthy idler really couldn't stand up to him.
He could only make a specious argument: "Can't my son go to the prison to enjoy the scenery?"
"Prince Rong's ability to confuse right and wrong truly impresses me."
Luo Ying glanced at Jiang Xuqing, feeling angry and hateful.
If Jiang Xuqing hadn't acted recklessly and made a big fuss about a prince, how could Prince Rong come to seek justice today?
If Bai Shinian hadn't rushed to inform him immediately, he would have been facing Jiang Xuqing's cold corpse.
He was truly fearless and didn't take his own safety seriously at all.
Because of this, Luo Yingcai was angry. It seemed that Jiang Xuqing did not take him seriously, let alone regard him as his bedside companion.
It was all just Luo Ying's wishful thinking.
He said coldly, "Sir Jiang, please write a memorial to the emperor on my behalf, Luo, and report it to him, saying that the Prince of Nanping had gone to the prefectural prison to enjoy the scenery last night. What do you think the emperor will do?"
After being glared at by Luo Ying, Xu Jing felt confused.
How did he offend this big Buddha to make him embarrass him in public?
Before he could have a good talk with Luo Ying, Prince Rong spoke.
"Luo Ying, don't be shameless."
Prince Rong left the hall and angrily said, "I know you and Jiang Xuqing are in cahoots. You say whatever he says. You're covering up for each other. How shameless! I'll go back and write a letter to the current emperor. He will definitely punish you and the others on my behalf."
"Please." Xu Jing rubbed his brow and said, "Please write faster, Your Majesty, otherwise I'm afraid disaster will come."
Xu Jing thought that since he had already made up his mind, there was no need to beat around the bush with Prince Rong.
Since I've offended everyone anyway, I might as well offend the worst one at once.
Prince Rong's face darkened and he asked, "What do you mean?"
"Three days ago, I dispatched an express convoy of eight hundred miles to the capital to deliver a letter. I'm afraid His Majesty has already seen the fact that I reported to Him that the Prince of Nanping was collaborating with the enemy and committing treason. Please, Your Majesty, personally explain all the facts to His Majesty. I will not elaborate on them. Come, show him away!"
"Mr. Jiang, you are so shameless." Prince Rong grabbed his collar and was about to slap him twice.
Xu Jing was busy dodging, but was tripped to the ground by Prince Rong because his official uniform was too long.
Since he has fallen to the ground, I might as well take advantage of this opportunity to write something about it.
Xu Jing cried out, "Someone come! Prince Rong is bullying the imperial officials by abusing his power."
Prince Rong was furious, annoyed by his yelling and feeling frustrated. Since the other party had confirmed the rumor, he had no choice but to give them a slap in the face.
Prince Rong ignored the huge crowd present and vowed to beat Jiang Xuqing into a pig's head.
Luo Ying frowned, easily pulled Prince Rong up, and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down."
"How can you expect me to remain calm?" Damn Jiang Xuqing, he actually brought his family affairs to the emperor's attention. Wouldn't that make his life miserable?
If Prince Rong had known this jerk was up to no good, he should have come sooner. It would have been better to blow up the entire prefectural government. After all, even if the sky falls, he still has his clan to back him up.
"Jiang Xuqing, you're dead!" Prince Rong gasped and shouted, "Do you think the emperor will believe your trivial words? He and I are brothers from the same mother. How could he believe you and not me?"
"It's not up to the prince to decide whether to believe it or not. It's up to the people of the Censorate to decide."
Xu Jing deliberately prepared two sets of materials, one of which was presented directly to the emperor by Luo Ying, and the other was handed over to the Censorate by Jiang's mansion.
Regardless of whether the emperor or the Censorate received the memorial first, it would be a fatal blow to Prince Rong.
He is the type of person who is not afraid of wearing shoes even if he is barefoot. He can remain calm and composed, but Prince Rong is not like that.
Xu Jing stood up with Bai Shinian's help and said coldly, "If I were a prince, I would go back and write a document severing my ties with the Prince of Nanping. If you don't believe me, go to the prison and ask your good son what he has done."
"What did he do?" Prince Rong was bewildered. Could it be that he really did something treasonous?
Prince Rong's confidant whispered something into his ear, and Prince Rong was so angry that he jumped to his feet.
"Rebellious son, he really dares. How dare he!"
Letters could be forged, and collusion with slaves could be excused by claiming they were young and ignorant. But collusion with a clique was a serious crime, not to mention that Ye Changge not only colluded with civil and military officials, but also engaged in smuggling.
The crimes listed together are enough to make Prince Nanping suffer a lot.
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