Chapter 210 He is so fierce, I am so scared

The Yufusi is the main hall.

The Crown Prince sat in the middle, with Prince Yong and Xiao Jinxuan on his left and right.

The imperial doctors who were sent to examine the case were standing in the middle of the hall and reporting back.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness Prince Yong, Your Highness Prince Xuan, Minister Cui has inhaled a large amount of carbon fumes. There is no cure for him. The possibility of him waking up is very slim."

After hearing what the imperial doctors said, Xiao Bicheng and Prince Yong were obviously relieved, but they were still worried.

Xiao Bicheng raised his eyes and spoke earnestly, "Uncle, you have heard it too. Cui Wen will never wake up again. You should hand him over and close the case quickly. There are still many things in the court waiting for you to preside over."

Brushing his fingers across his robe, Xiao Jinxuan said calmly, "Just because it's very small doesn't mean it's non-existent. As long as he's not dead, who dares to say that he won't wake up?"

The reason they came to this Yufusi to ask for someone is because they are afraid that Wan Zhong Qiu Yi might wake up?

Prince Yong raised his lips coldly, "Hmph, Seventeenth Brother, what do you really mean? The evidence in this case is solid and irrefutable, but you have repeatedly delayed closing the case. Could it be that you are the one behind Minister Cui? That's why you tried every means to detain Cui Wen, because you are afraid that Cui Wen will say something unfavorable to you after he wakes up!"

Such a ridiculous guess made Xiao Bicheng laugh.

He said sarcastically, "Uncle Prince Yong is getting more and more outrageous. Who in the world doesn't know what kind of person Uncle Seventeen is? Otherwise, before my father became seriously ill, he would not have personally issued an order to let Uncle Seventeen supervise this matter."

It's easy to tell with your toes that Xiao Jinxuan is definitely not the person behind the scenes.

Otherwise, he would have found an opportunity to attack Cui Wen long ago. Why would he have to wait for someone to wake up?

Xiao Bicheng used both soft and hard tactics. After saying some nice words, he changed the subject and said, "But Uncle Seventeen, you have been dragging your feet and refusing to close the case, which is indeed easy to cause misunderstanding. In my opinion, this matter should be resolved today!"

The emphasized tone was no longer one of negotiation, but one of command.

If Xiao Jinxuan still refuses to close the case, they will think that he is in cahoots with Cui Wen!

Xiao Jinxuan's eyes were sharp as a torch, and he glanced at their faces calmly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince and my brother seem to be taking this matter a little too seriously, right?"

His eyes flickered slightly, and Xiao Bicheng said: "Selling official positions and titles is related to the national economy and people's livelihood, so it should be taken seriously."

Prince Yong also nodded in agreement, "That's right."

Xiao Jinxuan looked reserved and responded calmly, "Since this case concerns the national economy and people's livelihood, it is of great importance. How can it be closed so hastily?"

Lift a rock and drop it on your own feet.

With just one sentence, the Crown Prince and Prince Yong were speechless.

Prince Yong narrowed his eyes and said, "If what Seventeenth Brother said is true, and Cui Wen never wakes up, will the case remain unclosed?"

Xiao Bicheng also took the opportunity to speak up, "In my opinion, why not set a deadline? How about... three days? After three days, if Minister Cui still hasn't woken up, Uncle Seventeen will close the case immediately!"

"That's it!"

The Crown Prince and Prince Yong had made the final decision, which meant there was no room for maneuver.

Xiao Jinxuan frowned, and his eyes seemed to be filled with mist and clouds.

Why are the two of them so anxious to close the case?

At this moment, Ling Xiao suddenly rushed in and reported loudly, "Master, good news! Minister Cui... Minister Cui has woken up!"

Everyone present was shocked and speechless.

"Awake?"

"How is that possible?"

"Didn't you say you wouldn't wake up?"

Xiao Jinxuan's brows relaxed, and he strode out, "Let's go and take a look!"

Upon seeing this, the Crown Prince and Prince Yong hurriedly followed.

Inside the room, Cui Wen drank some water. He was still very weak and didn't even have the strength to salute.

Xiao Jinxuan asked him to lie down and said, "Minister Cui, tell me everything you know, and I will make the decision for you."

A tear rolled down Cui Shilang's eyes, "Your Highness Prince Xuan, I am innocent!"

It all started on an ordinary afternoon when he was checking the paperwork for promoted officials and noticed something was wrong. After paying a little attention, he discovered that many officials had been promoted in violation of the rules.

Soon after, he began to notice that someone was secretly watching him.

He immediately realized that he knew something he shouldn't know.

So he quickly arranged for his wife and children to escape from the capital, fearing that they would be implicated.

Who knew that his wife and children were targeted as soon as they left the capital? The other party even sent his wife's head and asked him to leave a confession and commit suicide out of fear of crime, otherwise even his son would not be spared!

When he talked about his wife's death, he became so emotional that he almost fainted again.

Xiao Jinxuan asked him to have a good rest, left the room, and looked at the Crown Prince and Prince Yong.

"You two have heard it all. Minister Cui is innocent. He is just a scapegoat. There is another mastermind behind this. Anyone who obstructs the investigation is most likely the real culprit behind this!"

The Crown Prince and Prince Yong, who were about to say something, suddenly shut up.

When they went out, they looked at each other with frowns, neither of them could stand the other.

"The prince is really acting abnormally today. Could it be you who is behind this?"

"Uncle Prince Yong is so concerned about this case. I think you are the most suspicious!"

"snort!"

Both sides snorted at the same time and turned away.

Indoors.

Xiao Jinxuan asked Ling Xiao, "Where is she?"

"Ah?" Ling Xiao was stunned. "Who?"

He opened his thin lips slightly, smiling faintly, "Why don't you come out yet?"

Xie Zhuoning poked his head out from behind the screen with a smile on his face. "How did you know I was here?"

"Breath." Xiao Jinxuan touched his nose.

He felt it as soon as he walked in.

There was her scent here, the same scent she had had when she first fell into his arms.

"No, I wanted to scare you."

Xie Zhuoning curled his lips and walked out from behind the screen, holding a little kid in his hands.

"What is this?" Xiao Jinxuan looked at Xiao Cuishu with questioning eyes.

The kid immediately hid behind Xie Zhuoning and said in a baby voice, "Mom, he's so fierce, I'm so scared..."

mother?!

Xiao Jinxuan looked at Xie Zhuoning with a sullen face, "What's going on?"

It's fine that she found a fiancé, but it can be said that she was forced by the situation.

But how come she had another child so soon?

"This is a complicated matter. So, Xiao Jinxuan, have you ever heard of reincarnation?"

Before Xie Zhuoning could finish her explanation, Xiao Cuishuo pulled her towards the bed.

"Mother, he's so fierce, let's not play with him anymore. Daddy is still the most gentle, he's the best daddy in the world. Mother, you like daddy and She'er the most, right?"

Father, mother and son, what a harmonious family of three.

When Xiao Jinxuan saw that scene, his eyes seemed to be on fire!

Cui Wen was extremely embarrassed and quickly scolded in a low voice, "He'er, don't be rude. She is not your mother. Let her go."

Xiao Cui's eyes were as red as a little rabbit. "She is not my mother, then where is my mother? Daddy, where is my mother?"

It would have been better if this had not been mentioned. Once it was mentioned, Cui Wen's eyes became red.

"Dad is sorry for you. Dad deserves to die. Dad overestimated his own abilities and dragged you into this..."

The father and son hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Seeing that scene, Xie Zhuoning felt a little sad.

But her reason made her sober, "Minister Cui, now is the time to find the murderer and avenge your wife. Isn't it time to tell us everything you have been hiding?"

If it was just discovered that someone was secretly selling official positions and titles, why would it lead to a disaster of murder and even the family members would not be spared?

He must have done something, right?

Cui Wen calmed down and said, "Actually, I secretly collected a list."

A list of officials who bought the positions and the officials who handled them.

The transaction time and the amount of silver are also recorded on it.

Xie Zhuoning took a deep breath and said, "No wonder they tried every possible way to kill you!"

With that list, not only can we follow the clues to the end, but we can also root out a large number of officials!

Xiao Jinxuan asked, "Where is the list?"

Cui Wen said, "Because someone has been monitoring me, I was afraid that it would be unsafe to keep the list on me, so I gave it to my fellow countryman and friend, the chief of police in Jingzhao Prefecture, Jian Liang."

"Wait a minute..." Xie Zhuoning's pupils narrowed and his gaze froze. "Tell me, who did you give it to?"