After arriving at the Inspection Office, they were directly locked up in cells and interrogated one by one.
Lin Wanwan wanted to cry but had no tears. What on earth was going on? How come it was different from what she thought? This was too miserable.
Lin Jiu took off his coat, handed it to Lin Wanwan, and whispered to comfort her: "The cell is cold, wear it, girl."
Seeing her put on her clothes and looking depressed, he continued: "Don't worry, young lady. We will be released after the interrogation. Under the circumstances at that time, Lord Jiang had to bring everyone back. This matter could be big or small, and it depends on what the higher-ups mean."
Lin Wanwan was a little confused.
"What does it mean? Can it be left unresolved? Then I've worked in vain!"
Lin Jiu shook his head and explained: "That's not what I meant. Miss, do you know any underground banks?"
"Well, I know a little bit. It means lending money at high interest. There is a saying that goes, 'You pay back three times the amount you paid back. The interest is compounded year after year. You can borrow money in one year and pay it back in ten years. You can never pay it back in several lifetimes!"
"Yes! That's right! In recent years, the underground money houses have become more and more powerful. We can only catch small fish and shrimps. In the deeper layers, there are not only businessmen, but also a large number of officials. It's just that they hide deeper and we have no way to start. After Yuan Fei said it today, he was interrupted by Lord Jiang. In fact, I'm afraid he heard it and immediately brought people back for interrogation. We are just bringing them back for show."
Lin Wanwan thought carefully and suddenly widened her eyes, "You mean Yuan Fei borrowed the money from a loan shark? Or from Guangjulou! Isn't this a big fish? Yuan Fei saw that he hadn't done his job and there was no hope of paying back the money. He still owed us so much money, so he was cruel and decided to take a gamble! What the hell is this! What the hell have we been dragged into?"
"It'll be fine. Nanxi and the others will ask about us when they see that we haven't returned yet. And when they know that we're in trouble, they will definitely go find someone to help us."
She looked at Lin Jiu and suddenly realized that something was wrong. This man didn't look like an ordinary guard in any way. He looked more like a well-trained soldier...
"Lin Jiu, tell me honestly, who are you?"
Lin Jiu paused, turned around, his eyes revealing a bit of disappointment, "Miss, don't worry, I'm just a guard who made a mistake. I've been in the capital for a few years, so I know a little bit about what's going on."
Seeing this, Lin Wanwan didn't ask any more questions and squatted in the corner with her eyes closed to rest.
Nan Xi and the others saw that they hadn't returned yet, so they went to ask about it. When they found out that they had been arrested, they panicked...
So the troops split into two groups, looking for Chen Li and Fu Junyi respectively, asking them to help think of a solution.
After Fu Junyi learned about it, he hurried to find the Kaifeng prefect, Mr. Zhang Boyang. Although they were not very close, he would at least take care of him every year.
Zhang Boyang was having dinner at home when he heard the servant coming to report something, so he asked someone to invite him to the living room to discuss the matter.
Fu Junyi was very anxious, so he went straight to the point and told him the whole story.
Zhang Boyang frowned and cursed inwardly: "This Jiang Ning! He is getting more and more outrageous! He relies on my father being the Minister of Dali Temple and looks down on everyone! Come on, Master Fu, I will take you to get the person!"
The two of them hurried towards the Inspection Office.
As soon as I reached the door, I saw Shen Li was there too, standing in front of the gate.
When Chen Li saw them, he hurried over and said, "Hello, Master Zhang! Brother Fu, long time no see. Are you here to ask for someone too?"
"Brother Chen! Let's go in and get her back! Can we let Miss Lin spend the night in there?"
Shen Li shook his head and sighed, "No one is allowed in. I saw Lord Zhao from the Ministry of Personnel come here just now, but he was not allowed in either."
Zhang Boyang was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. He walked forward quickly. When he saw the guard trying to stop him, he shouted: "Get out of here! I am his boss in Jiang Ning! Who dares to stop me!"
The guard put away his sword and said hesitantly: "Sir, please don't make it difficult for me. Our master said that no one is allowed to enter. That is, even if Lord Jiang comes, it is not allowed. Let me tell you the bottom line, there is a clue of an underground bank..."
Zhang Boyang calmed down instantly and asked: "What exactly happened?"
"I'm not sure about this either. Sir, please wait a moment while I ask Sir Jiang for instructions..."
He raised his hand and said, "No need. Tell Jiang Ning to take care of that girl. She hasn't done anything wrong. At most, she will have to pay some money. Put her in there. Look, the Fu family and the Shen family have come to me. Do they want me to be criticized as well?"
"Yes, sir. I will go and tell him right away!"
Zhang Boyang sighed, what a matter!
He walked up to the two of them and said, "Don't worry. He had no choice but to take Miss Lin in. He won't neglect her. Maybe after the interrogation tonight, he will send her home."
Chen Li's face was very ugly, his eyes were full of worry, "Sir, according to the law, if there is a fight, it is serious and causes casualties, then the person will be brought back for interrogation. At most, she will be fined some silver, which is not a big mistake. Why can't she be released? I beg you to help me ask again, what exactly is going on?"
Zhang Boyang felt a little guilty and said helplessly: "It's not because of the fight, but there is another hidden story. We can't draw a conclusion on this matter yet. We will know after the interrogation. Mr. Shen, Mr. Fu, don't worry, Jiang Ning will give you an explanation when the time comes."
Chen Li was about to continue speaking when he was stopped by Fu Junyi.
“Brother Chen, since Lord Zhang has said so, let’s go back and wait. If they still don’t release us tomorrow, we’ll come back to ask for them.”
"But I'm worried about Wanwan..."
"Don't worry, Lin Jiu and the others are here too, they will protect her. Let's go back first. Sir Zhang, please come with us and thank us after this!"
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