Mu Chenshuang's arrogance made Zhu Qin's face extremely ugly.
Before he could say anything, Feng Ji spoke up, "However, the most compelling evidence should still be the slap that Prince Wei received. Princess Weiyang, you should think carefully about whether the secret manual your mother left you has been stolen?"
Mu Chenshuang replied, "That manual has been kept in my study, and I haven't touched it for almost a year."
“In that case, it would be best to first confirm whether that manual is still in your study.” Feng Ji said, looking at Zhu Qin, “The chief official can arrange for someone to go to the princess’s study to investigate, and also bring that maid to the Chengtian Observatory for interrogation.”
Zhu Qin's face was grim, his eyes were lowered, and his fingers gripping the gavel tightened.
He still needs someone to direct him when he solves cases, but at this moment he can only suppress the humiliation in his heart.
He gestured for Jiang Mingzhi to go to the Marquis's residence to investigate.
Feng Ji suddenly interrupted, saying, "I suddenly feel that this is a trivial matter and there's no need for the Chengtianjian to investigate. It would be better to let the Tingweisi handle it, as it is their duty."
Zhu Qin's face suddenly darkened, and he stared intently at Prince Xiaoyao, his eyes filled with intense dissatisfaction and hostility. "Prince Xiaoyao, the case has already been handed over to the Chengtian Observatory, so there's no need for the Court of Justice to search it." His tone was filled with barely suppressed anger.
"It's just a search, why is the chief investigator so angry? The case should be decided by the Imperial Observatory, shouldn't it?"
Although Feng Ji's words were light and his tone was soft, his attitude was extremely firm.
Mu Chenshuang watched, and she was very curious about what leverage Feng Ji had gained over Zhu Qin that he could tolerate such provocation.
Zhu Qin finally ordered the Court of Justice to immediately conduct a search.
Inside the Marquis's residence.
Lu Wei and Mu Yazhi were leisurely basking in the sun. Because Mu Chenshuang was imprisoned in Chengtianjian, the two were in a great mood and even the food tasted better.
"Even God can't stand Mu Chenshuang's arrogant and domineering attitude. She'd better suffer in Chengtianjian."
Mu Yazhi ate the candied fruit with a happy mood.
"But Mother, tell me, who exactly is framing Mu Chenshuang?"
Lu Wei replied, "Who knows? This only shows that Mu Chenshuang has offended too many people, and everyone wants to kill her. This is her own fault. But even if Mu Chenshuang is convicted this time, it may not be so easy. She still has the gold medal bestowed by His Majesty, which can exempt her from the death penalty once. However, using it in this matter would be a waste of her talents. But the gold medal can only exempt her once, and it may not be the same next time."
As they were talking.
A cold glint appeared in her eyes.
Mu Yazhi scoffed coldly, "She's just acting arrogantly because she has the gold medal bestowed upon her by His Majesty. Now that the gold medal has lost its immunity, let's see how arrogant she'll be in the future."
As she finished speaking, she leisurely picked up a candied fruit, imagining herself basking in the sunlight, enjoying delicious snacks, and feeling content, while Mu Chenshuang was squatting in a dirty and dark prison. Compared to this, she felt exceptionally good, with a joyful smile on her lips and between her eyebrows. She was so happy that she even forgot that the scars on her face had not yet fully healed.
“A prison cell is the most suitable place for her.”
Soon a guard came running over. "Madam, Third Miss, the people from the Court of Justice have arrived."
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