Chapter 666 Cheng Mansion
The moment Shi Er looked at Su Yan, Su Yan had no time to control his thoughts, and a long string of words came out -
"Dog legs, live dog legs, I saw live dog legs!"
"She looks a bit ugly, doesn't like to be clean, and hasn't taken care of her hair for about a month. Ugh—"
"Those who put on airs often have no real ability."
"Who is it that scared him to death?"
Shi Er: “…”
Su Yan lowered his head awkwardly, trying to make himself appear more humble.
This series of words completely exposed Shi'er's disguise.
Shi Er was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice and worked for Zhao Mingde. It was widely rumored in the court that Zhao Mingde valued Shi Er more than Tang Shu, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice. Shi Er was a man who participated in the imperial examination and became an official after passing the examination. He was young and promising, and had real talent and knowledge.
During the years that Shi Er served in the court, his career was smooth. Some people privately commented that if Shi Er was born in a prosperous era, he might have left his name in history.
Shi Er was a man of letters and had his own pride, but he had to bow to Zhao Mingde due to formalities. What he hated most was being called a lackey.
Shi'er's anger was not apparent.
His voice was extremely calm. "What did you just say?"
Su Yan said obediently: "Minister Shi, I didn't say anything."
Shi Er: “?”
He heard it clearly. She was clearly scolding him, but she dared not admit it?
Shi Er said: "Everyone present here can prove what you said. You lied and framed the imperial official. What crime should you be punished for?"
Su Yan was innocent. "I really didn't say anything just now. Brother Yachao, did I say anything? Those brothers behind Minister Shi, did I say anything?"
First, the yamen runner shook his head, and then the people behind Shi Er also began to shake their heads.
Shi Er: “???”
His confidant stepped forward and whispered in his ear, "Minister, she really didn't say anything just now, and she didn't make any false accusations."
Shi Er: “…”
I can no longer keep calm.
Su Yan was still cursing in his heart - running dog, running dog, running dog and legs, selling running dog~
Shi Er: "???, are you sure she didn't say anything?"
The confidant looked embarrassed, "Are you feeling unwell or having hallucinations?"
Shi Er: “…”
He held his forehead and seemed to be a little dizzy.
The voice was real and he clearly heard it, but there was no reason for his confidant to lie to him. Could it be that... he was so busy with official duties in recent days that he was so tired that he was in a trance?
Shi Er stared at Su Yan and continued to curse.
——The dog has appeared in the world~
Like the cries of a market vendor carrying a shoulder pole.
But Su Yan really didn't move.
Shi Er walked slowly to Su Yan, and said in panic: "Minister, she is a woman after all, and she is close to the young prince. We..."
Shi Er's head hurt more and more. He looked at Su Yan deeply for a moment and said, "Forget it, take Jingrong away."
"Minister," Su Yan nodded and bowed, smiling, "Why did you take Jingrong away? According to the criminal law of the Great Zhou Dynasty, if a prisoner is sentenced to death, the court should verify it before..."
Shi Er looked at her expressionlessly.
Su Yan said: "The Minister is wise and brave, and will definitely act according to the criminal law."
Shi Er said, "You are more like it."
Su Yan: “?”
"You're more like a lackey."
Su Yan smiled even more humbly, "Some people do say that about me."
Shi Er was speechless.
He was annoyed by Su Yan, straightened his clothes, and said: "Minister Tang ordered me to take Jingrong away. If you have any objections, go to the Ministry of Justice to find Minister Tang, as long as you have the ability."
After saying that, he signaled his men to take the man away.
Jingrong exclaimed: "Miss Su, it really isn't me, it isn't me!"
Su Yan was anxious. If Liang Yi didn't come, Jingrong's life would be in danger.
She tried her best to block Jingrong's body. "Please consider it again, Minister. There are many doubts in this case. Please..."
A stern rebuke came from outside the yard, "Stop it!"
It was Liang Yi who brought people here.
Feng Tu walked in first and protected Su Yan and Jing Rong behind him.
When Shi Er saw Liang Yi, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
Everyone in the capital knew that Liang Yi had no maternal family to rely on, and was not taken seriously since childhood, and was often bullied by his brothers and high officials. He had always been on good terms with the crown prince Liang Yu. In the early years, Liang Yu and Zhao Mingde were incompatible, and he was also bullied. Later, the relationship between Liang Yu and Zhao Mingde eased, and the two became closer, and Liang Yi's treatment became better.
Liang Yi has been criticizing Zhao Mingde over the years, but it was Liang Yu who pressured Zhao Mingde so much that he did not take action against him.
It is said that Liang Yi learns military tactics very quickly and can recite them by heart in a short period of time, but Shi Er thinks that Liang Yi is just a fool and has no real skills.
He looked down on Liang Yi.
"What does your Highness mean?"
Liang Yi also looked down on Shi Er, the lackey. "The Cheng family requested a thorough investigation of this case, and Minister Tang has approved it. Shi Er, what you need to do now is to find the real murderer, not to use Jing Rong to take the blame."
Shi Er naturally didn't believe it, so his confidant sneaked out for a moment and then came back and whispered in Shi Er's ear.
Now the whole capital knows that Cheng Jian, the son of Cheng Mansion, died because of a woman. There are also rumors that Cheng Mansion joined forces with the Ministry of Justice to arrest the maid in order to calm the situation. Now, Cheng Mansion and the Ministry of Justice are both being criticized.
In order to avoid being blamed, Cheng Fu immediately declared that he would find the real murderer at all costs. Tang Shu was tricked and was now annoyed.
Shi Er whispered, "Why is there such a commotion in the city?"
"It is said that a picture book has been leaked..."
Woodblock printing was already available in the Zhou Dynasty, but to print a large number of picture books, one had to carve the plates first. Even if it was just a picture, it had to be carved before it could be printed. Those who could do this must have some strength.
Considering the current situation, it can only be...
Shi Er looked at Liang Yi with dissatisfaction.
Their little prince didn't just rush over to snatch the person away, but started to use his brain?
Shi Er said: "Since it is Minister Tang's intention, I will obey your orders."
Liang Yi said: "It's good that you understand. Go check it out."
Shi Er: “?”
"If you don't investigate the case, do you want me to?" Liang Yi said, "Can't the people in your Ministry of Justice do anything?"
Shi Er: “…”
Not only is the young prince's brain more useful, his verbal skills are also better than before.
Shi Er didn't believe that Liang Yi would change in a short period of time, so he looked at Su Yan.
Su Yan was thinking - Shi Er was investigating the case, and the blame was passed on to others.
Shi Er, who took the blame, said: "..."
He calmed himself down and asked, "Who are you?"
Su Yan looked around and pointed at himself, "Ask me?"
Shi Er said nothing.
Su Yan said: "Coroner, little coroner."
"I see," Shi Er said, "It seems that you were the one who performed the autopsy on Cheng Jian. I have heard about it."
The woman's autopsy was a curiosity and spread quickly.
Su Yan did not deny it.
Shi Er smiled and said, "Since you are the one who is doing the autopsy, you can go with me to investigate the case. I think you know more about the situation."
Su Yan: “?”
How come the blame is on her again?
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Su Yan doesn't like Shi Er very much. This guy is not a simple lackey. He has some brains. Dealing with bad guys with brains is the most tiring.
Liang Yi secretly said to Su Yan: "Shi Er is from Zhao Zong."
"Who is Zhao Zong?"
"Your Yunxing's superior is in charge of the entire Chuyun Tower. Chuyun Tower used to be secretive, and we had never heard of Zhao Zong. Later, Zhao Mingde took over the power. Chuyun Tower's actions were out of line, and they had been disdainful of hiding it in the past few years. We only found out that Zhao Mingde had a godson, and the two had a very good relationship. He was Zhao Zong. Zhao Zong was in charge of Chuyun Tower, and he did a lot of bad things. He should be very familiar with your Yunxing."
Su Yan said: "No wonder Shi Er was not afraid when he saw you."
Liang Yi said: "It doesn't matter much. Not many people are afraid of me."
Liang Yi has no real power.
Su Yan was thinking about how to comfort Liang Yi, and then heard Liang Yi say: "The main thing is that I am a kind person, you don't need to be afraid of me."
Su Yan: “…”
I feel very good about myself.
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