Chapter 60 Bravely Storming the Court of Justice
"Hahaha... It's not difficult for the young master to find someone like this, but... Hahaha... May I ask one more question, what is the young master going to do with such a person? Hahaha..." Qi Yingyu appeared to be a smiling Buddha, but inside she was extremely shrewd and calculating.
Mu Xi didn't want to deliberately hide anything, but she also didn't want to explain everything in detail. So she simply said, "Don't worry, I'm just borrowing two people from you to do some work. They'll be there to make a show of things. They don't actually need to do anything. It won't cost you a single soldier, nor will it involve you or cause you any trouble."
"This... Hahaha... If the young master needs people to make a show of things, how can he use a commoner? This huge Jin Fangjun Mansion, just two of its guards are worth twenty of my servants, hahaha..." Qi Yingyu was clearly not at ease.
Mu Xi spoke frankly to everyone: "You know I only have the title of heir apparent. Do you think I can mobilize even a single soldier in this Jun residence?"
Qi Yingyu still laughed it off: "Ah...hahaha...Your Highness is joking, Your Highness..."
With a "snap".
Mu Xi slammed her hand on the table beside her, having neither the inclination nor the energy to make small talk: "You're just asking whether you'll lend it or not?"
Qi Yingyu was startled: "Borrow, hahaha... I absolutely have to borrow..."
"Very well, then tomorrow you will provide another carriage, a driver, and two attendants. They will wait at the east side gate behind the Jun residence at the beginning of Chenshi (7:30 AM). Remember, do not tell anyone else." Since Mu Xi had asked, he might as well lend her the whole set.
Since Mu Xun can't be relied upon for this matter, we can only rely on Qi Yingyu.
Qi Yingyu simply stood up and solemnly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, rest assured."
The next day, Mu Xi washed and dressed early, then asked Tao'er, "Has the Second Young Master gone out on business?"
Tao'er was assigned to keep an eye on Mu Xun early this morning, and she replied, "Yes, the Second Young Master just went out."
"Very good, go and call Zhelan and Baofan over, then get ready, get ready for us to go out." Mu Xi looked at her perpetually pale face in the bronze mirror one last time.
Before long, Tao'er brought the two of them to the destination.
Mu Xi first asked Zhe Lan, "How are your injuries? Are they any better?"
After washing and grooming herself, Zelan was basically back to normal: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'm fine now."
When Mu Xi saw Zhe Lan come in, she seemed to be still a little unsteady on her feet: "Well, even if your legs are not seriously injured, you should still move around less to avoid leaving any lingering problems. You can stay in the manor for a while and help me find a way to get Bai Wei and Bai Ji away, and make sure they don't find out that I've gone out."
"Why didn't you take Zhelan with you when you went out, Your Highness?" Zhelan asked, disappointed.
"Your mission is very important." This was the first time Mu Xi had gone out on business since she transmigrated, and she was also unsure of herself. She would like to bring someone with her for courage, but it was unnecessary to bring someone who was not mobile.
Turning to Baofan, he said, "I'm taking you out today, but I have one condition: you must be obedient. You must do what I tell you to do, and you absolutely cannot do what I tell you not to do. If you don't obey, you won't have another chance to go out next time, and your daily food intake will be halved."
The second half of the sentence was added on the spot.
Bao Fan nodded.
Mu Xi treated it as if she was taking Bao Fan out for training. Although Bao Fan was dull and young, as long as he stood aside without speaking, making a sound, or showing any expression, he could still pretend to be a guard or servant.
Mu Xi went over what she needed to do in her mind again, then got up and took out a square sandalwood box from the cabinet and handed it to Tao'er: "Take this. We'll go out through the east side gate and try to avoid the people in the mansion."
Upon seeing the sandalwood box, Tao'er was startled: "Young Master, what is this? Where are we going? Why are you keeping it from the Second Young Master?"
"Don't ask any questions, just follow along." Mu Xi wanted to hurry, and as she spoke, she walked out.
With no one else available, Tao'er is the most resourceful; if anything happens, she might be able to act accordingly.
Peach had no choice but to carry the sandalwood box and hurry after them.
Mu Xi deliberately chose the side path to the east gate. She didn't particularly guard against anyone along the way; she couldn't guard against anyone, nor did she have the ability to. All she had to do was create a time difference.
With that thought in mind, I quickened my pace and walked out of the East Corner Gate, already panting heavily.
Fortunately, a carriage was already waiting there.
The carriage appeared to be the most luxurious one rented from the carriage company, with four burly men standing beside it, dressed in coarse gray clothes and carrying swords at their waists.
Mu Xi got into the car and sat down first, but still couldn't help asking, "Who are you...?"
One of them, who seemed to be the leader, bowed and said, "Reporting to young master, we are a few bodyguards from Zhenhai Escort Agency."
"Zhenhai? You specialize in water transport, why are you doing business on land too?" According to Mu Xi's understanding, the Yan Sheng continent, whether at sea or inland, has a well-developed water system, and water transport is much more profitable than land trade.
The bodyguard replied, "I will obey my master's orders."
"Your boss's surname is Qi?" Mu Xi originally guessed that these people were hired by Qi Yingyu. She gave four people for every two she asked for, which was quite generous of Qi Yingyu.
But judging from the way the bodyguard replied, it doesn't seem like that now.
As expected, the bodyguard replied, "Yes."
"Very well, let's set off then. To the Court of Justice." Mu Xi lowered the carriage curtain and instructed the driver.
So the carriage started moving and headed towards the Court of Justice.
During the day, the city of Moyang was bustling with activity, and the carriages could not move quickly, taking a full half hour to come to a stop.
Mu Xi got off the carriage and went straight to the gate of the Court of Justice. Without waiting for anyone to announce her arrival, she barged in.
The guards at the gate of the Court of Justice naturally stopped them.
Mu Xi put on a completely serious face: "Go and inform your Minister of Justice that Prince Jin Fang has something to discuss with you."
"Yes, yes... Your Highness, please wait a moment." The constable glanced at Mu Xi's attire and the entourage behind him, and dared not delay, so he ran inside in a flash.
What are you waiting for?
Mu Xi stepped inside and pointed to another constable by the door, ordering, "You, lead the way. I'm going to the cell where the female prisoners are held."
"This..." The constable was in a dilemma.
"You're unwilling to lead the way?" Mu Xi didn't wait for an answer and walked straight inside.
The constable had no choice but to catch up: "Your Highness, this way please."
Mu Xi's body had not yet recovered, and her steps were unsteady, but in order to save time, she dared not slow down and headed straight for the women's prison.
Before they could even see the prison gate, a man with a goatee dressed in a bright red official robe hurriedly caught up: "Oh dear, I didn't know Prince Jinfang was coming. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you sooner."
Mu Xi stopped and turned around, secretly adjusting her breathing so that no one would notice that she was weak and frail.
Mu Xi remained silent, while the man with the goatee introduced himself: "I am Liu Qi, the Minister of Justice of the Court of Judicial Review. May I ask what brings you here, Your Highness?"
Mu Xi took a deep breath and stopped rambling: "The Jin Fangjun residence actually has two maids being held in custody at your Court of Justice. What else could it be that I've come here for?"
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