Chapter 501 The Jade-Faced Ghost
Chidori Division in Beijing.
At a time when the entire capital was gripped by fear and unease due to the news of Qin Shi'an's death.
Chidori Tsukasa remained calm and continued working as usual, following the established procedures.
Currently, Chidori-tsu is fully managed by Choi Young.
After the court session, Cui Ying returned to her post at the Thousand Birds Bureau.
She no longer pays much attention to matters of torture and interrogation.
Today, however, he unexpectedly came to the interrogation room.
On the rack, a man whose face was swollen like a pig's head and whose mouth was bleeding was weakly shouting that he was innocent.
Judging from the looks of it, several teeth were knocked out.
The jailer moved a chair and placed it opposite him.
Cui Ying sat down in a chair, crossed her legs, and held a file in her hand.
“Zhang Zhong, Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, since Lord Lou Zhao and Lord Wei Lin went on a diplomatic mission to the State of Chu, the Court of State Ceremonies has been under your supervision. Taking advantage of your position, you have accepted bribes and engaged in buying and selling official positions. Lord Zhang, you have quite the audacity.”
Zhang Zhong looked up at Cui Ying with difficulty, "Vice Envoy Cui, I am innocent!"
Cui Ying waved her hand behind her, and the jailer behind her handed her an account book.
"This ledger records everything clearly: when, where, who, how much silver was spent, and what position was purchased. Lord Zhang, only by being honest can you be lenient. Don't make things difficult for me."
Zhang Zhong knew he couldn't escape the situation when he saw the ledger in Cui Ying's hand.
However, he only assigned some unimportant official positions, and he couldn't get involved in the core positions. These people were mostly doing idle jobs, and the Chidori Division had so many things to deal with every day.
How did he get targeted?
“Vice Envoy Cui, I was momentarily blinded by greed. But these positions are all insignificant. I beg you to show mercy and let me off the hook, considering we are both officials in the same court. I am willing to hand over all the silver I have obtained.”
Cui Ying leaned back in her chair and smiled at Zhang Zhong. "It is indeed a small matter, but I just don't want to let you off the hook, Lord Zhang. What do you intend to do?"
Zhang Zhong looked at Cui Ying in disbelief, "Vice Envoy Cui, what do you mean? How have I offended you!"
Cui Ying is now highly respected in the capital, but many people have also given her a nickname behind her back.
Jade-faced Ghost.
Hibiscus Face's methods, however, possessed the power of thunder.
Once you enter Chidori-no-Tsukasa, you'll be skinned alive, if not killed.
Even so, Chidori Tsukasa enjoyed a very high reputation among the people.
This was because before Princess Zhenguo left the capital, she erected a drum for washing away grievances in front of the Thousand Birds Bureau.
Ordinary people who are wronged should not be allowed to appeal.
If the three judicial departments fail to act, then the drum for clearing grievances can be sounded.
If it is found that the people have been wronged, all personnel involved in the case from the three judicial departments will be held accountable.
If there is no injustice, the person who strikes the drum to clear their name will also be executed.
The Chidori Bureau was founded by the Princess of the Nation, and its actions continue in her style.
The atmosphere in the capital has improved considerably.
However, as time went on, Cui Ying handled more and more official business.
The name of this Jade-Faced Ghost is becoming increasingly well-known.
Cui Ying stood up and looked at him with a smile, but was talking to the jailer.
"What are you still standing there for? Didn't you hear that Lord Zhang has already confessed? According to the laws of the Great Jin Dynasty, the law does not punish the guilty for their crimes. He shall serve five years of hard labor and be exiled three hundred li away. Let's send Lord Zhang on his way."
Zhang Zhong hadn't expected such a severe punishment.
"Lord Cui! Lord Cui! I truly have no idea where I have offended you! At least you should let me die knowing the truth!"
Cui Ying nodded. "Since Lord Zhang has asked so sincerely, I'm always willing to help others. I'll help you recall what Lord Zhang said to the girls at Tianxiang Pavilion three days ago."
After saying that, she turned and left.
Zhang Zhong quickly recalled.
Three days ago, he went to Tianxianglou with his colleagues for entertainment.
He had a few more drinks with the girls in the building.
The group chatted casually.
Suddenly one of them said, "Tell me, is the news of Princess Zhenguo's death true or not? The court is in a state of panic because of it."
"Yes, we don't know if the news of the death is true or not, so we can't do anything about it."
Zhang Zhong squinted and said, "If you ask me, this news of death must be true, otherwise why would they have kept it hidden all this time?"
Another person asked, "What's the point of hiding the news of this death?"
Zhang Chong put down his wine cup. "Are you stupid? Didn't you see that the big shots in the court have already started to take action? If this news of his death isn't kept secret, who knows what kind of trouble might break out in the capital?"
"That's right, those guys are probably just waiting for news of their deaths."
Zhang Zhong picked up his wine glass. "In my opinion, it would be best if Qin Jinzhi died. She turned this once peaceful capital into a mess, and now her death has caused even more panic among the people."
"Keep your voice down, or someone will report you for your crimes."
Suddenly, the girls at the table all changed their expressions, got up, and left the room.
Before everyone could figure out what was going on, they were shouting for Boss Luo to come out and give an explanation.
Before long, Boss Luo, with a group of thugs and a dark expression, beat them all out.
They wanted to teach Tianxianglou a lesson, but all their efforts were thwarted.
The group soon realized that the rumors circulating in the capital about a powerful figure behind Tianxiang Tower were true.
He then sheepishly accepted his bad luck.
If we're talking about who can be connected to Cui Ying in this matter...
That's the demon king he cursed for his excessive drinking and talking.
No wonder he's been slapped constantly since he was brought in.
Several of his teeth were knocked out.
"Lord Cui! I was momentarily drunk, and those words were absolutely not what I meant! I beg you to show leniency, and I promise I will never do it again!"
If he makes a mistake, there is a possibility that his punishment will be reduced.
But Cui Ying came here with the intention of teaching him a lesson from the very beginning.
In three days, they had investigated him thoroughly.
Hearing the wails grow ever more distant, Cui Ying returned to her official duties with a blank expression.
I returned to the Cui residence that evening.
Madam Li noticed that Cui Ying's complexion was not good. "Ah Ying, you've seemed a bit absent-minded these past few days. Is something on your mind?"
Cui Ying shook her head. "Mother, I've been busy with official duties lately, and I'm just a little tired."
Madam Li looked at her without asking further questions, "Then go back and get a good night's sleep."
Cui Ying smiled and nodded, then went back to her room.
Looking at Cui Ying's retreating figure, Madam Li probably guessed why she was acting this way.
Rumors of the princess's death spread throughout the capital.
Even the students at Baihe Academy couldn't help but ask her if it was true.
Cui Ying has many handkerchiefs.
But Madam Li knew that Cui Ying was shrewd and proud.
I don't have many close friends.
But the princess definitely qualifies as one.
Although their meeting was a calculated scheme.
But ideals are something that lead people to the same destination through different paths.
Ah Ying is worried about the princess; she is afraid.
There were no candles lit in Cui Ying's room.
There was a small bulge on the bed that was twitching.
Cui Ying covered herself with the blanket and tears streamed down her face.
He muttered a curse under his breath:
"Qin Jinzhi, you bastard, you haven't sent a single message about whether you're dead or alive."
Then she spat again.
"A scourge can live for a thousand years. Qin Jinzhi is such a big scourge, she must live a long life."
The wind gently rustled through the budding branches.
If you listen carefully, you can also hear some faint sobbing sounds.
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