Zhu Qin returned to the Chengtianjian and went directly to the prison.
Zhu Qin stood outside the cage, looking at Mu Chenshuang, who was sitting against the wall with a calm and peaceful expression. For the first time, he couldn't figure out a person, especially a woman.
Mu Chenshuang had already noticed it. She slowly opened her eyes and met Zhu Qin's sharp, hawk-like eyes.
“It seems that Princess Weiyang is not uncomfortable staying here,” Zhu Qin said.
Mu Chenshuang confronted Zhu Qin, "Does that mean Chief Zhu will let me out if I don't adapt?"
The jailer opened the cell door, and Zhu Qin walked in. "Didn't Princess Weiyang say that now that you're in, you won't get out so easily?"
Mu Chenshuang slightly raised her head and stared ahead, her eyes indifferent and cold, revealing no emotion. "If Chief Zhu doesn't give me a reasonable explanation, of course I won't leave so easily."
The words were spoken.
Zhu Qin stopped in his tracks, looking at Mu Chenshuang with disdain and a mocking smile on his lips. He sneered, "Besides the current emperor, no one dares to make me, the chief judge, give an explanation. Princess Weiyang, what ability do you think a suspect has to make me, the chief judge, give an explanation to you?"
Despite the oppressive aura emanating from Zhu Qin, Mu Chenshuang remained remarkably calm throughout, her eyes showing no sign of panic or fear.
"It seems that I really have no ability to get Chief Zhu to explain anything to me. If Chief Zhu can clear my name, I will be eternally grateful."
Mu Chenshuang said in a raised voice.
Zhu Qin frowned, looking down at Mu Chenshuang's calm and composed expression. Her deep eyes made it impossible to tell whether she was just pretending to be calm or if she really had a plan.
"Innocence? Is Princess Weiyang truly innocent, or is she just covering up her misdeeds?"
Mu Chenshuang raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhu Qin, "Why doesn't Chief Zhu investigate? Once the results are out, we can know whether I am innocent or not."
“Wei Xu has offended you before, Princess Weiyang, so it’s understandable that you might want to take revenge. Now all the evidence points to you, Princess Weiyang. Although you are trying your best to cure Wei Xu, it may be to cover up your own suspicions. Therefore, I advise you to recognize the situation so as not to suffer unnecessary pain.”
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and chuckled. She slowly stood up and turned to face Zhu Qin. "The Chengtianjian's investigative capabilities are truly appalling. Chief Inspector Zhu, are you saying that even if I didn't murder Prince Wei, you'll still torture me into confessing?"
Zhu Qin looked at Mu Chenshuang's calm and composed demeanor; she truly wasn't afraid at all.
"Let me remind Princess Weiyang now that you still have a chance to plead guilty. I, the chief judge, can consider the severity of the punishment. But if you insist on not pleading guilty, once the facts of the case are clear and the evidence is presented to you, Princess Weiyang, you will have no chance."
Zhu Qin narrowed his eyes slightly, his deep, booming voice carrying a blatant threat.
His overwhelming aura was enough to suffocate people. Countless cases were forced to be signed because they couldn't withstand Zhu Qin's intimidation. But when they came to him, they were innocent. But when they came to Feng Guche, they were guilty.
However, Mu Chenshuang stood tall and her breathing was steady without any disturbance. She understood very well what he meant. Even if he couldn't find evidence, he would create absolute evidence for her. If the Chengtianjian wanted to do it, there was indeed nothing he couldn't do.
She did not respond to Zhu Qin's words, but slowly turned to meet his terrifying and sharp eyes, and asked, "Chief Zhu seems to have a lot of prejudice against me. What did I do to offend you so much that you are so determined to convict me?"
Zhu Qin replied indifferently, "Princess Weiyang, you must have misunderstood. We are just doing our duty. So we advise you not to try anything funny. Now that Prince Wei is safe and sound, if you confess your crime, His Majesty will treat you leniently."
There was no point in Mu Chenshuang saying anything more; Zhu Qin was now determined to punish her.
"Chief Zhu, please don't waste your energy in intimidating and threatening me. Even if I am guilty, it's not a capital offense. Even if it is, the pardon can save my life. Why would you, Chief Zhu, go to such lengths to punish me for a case that would damage the reputation of the Imperial Observatory?"
The fact that the Chengtianjian took over Wei Xu's case and continuously weakened the power of the Court of Justice and the Ministry of Justice will inevitably cause dissatisfaction in the court. Even if others dare not speak out, the whispers will still reach Feng Guche's ears, disrupting the power of the institutions. If Feng Guche is not confused, he will definitely have some consideration in his mind.
Upon hearing Mu Chenshuang's words, Zhu Qin's face darkened instantly. He stared intently at Mu Chenshuang, as if all his threats were utterly laughable and powerless.
No one had ever dared to challenge his authority like this.
Mu Chenshuang is indeed a great scourge.
"His Majesty is already aware of your case. He has handed it over to the Imperial Observatory for investigation, and the princess is dissatisfied with His Majesty's decision."
Mu Chenshuang was surprised, not expecting that this had already reached Feng Guche's ears.
"Even if the late emperor had the imperial sword in hand, you would still be judged if you committed a crime, and your gold medal could not protect you for life."
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