The person who arrived was none other than Ye Boqi.
He strode up to the Crown Prince and stood in front of him, looking directly into the Crown Prince's eyes.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
He said this, but made no gesture of greeting.
Upon seeing Ye Boqi appear, a barely perceptible cold glint flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes.
"Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities."
The Crown Prince looked directly into Ye Boqi's eyes and replied calmly.
"I have no need for excessive politeness, nor do I wish to."
"That's excellent."
The two stared directly into each other's eyes, and although they were talking to each other, the tense atmosphere was palpable.
"Young Master Boqi, the wife of the Right Chief of the Selection Office of Officials was beaten to death in the Marquis's residence. Was this the work of the Young Master?"
"no."
He Boqi continued to stare into the Crown Prince's eyes and shook his head before speaking again.
"She wasn't worthy of my hands; I ordered her to be beaten to death with clubs."
A glint of light flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes as he stared intently at Yi Boqi.
"So, does this mean that Prince Boqi admits to killing the wife of the Right Chief of the Selection Office without cause?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Boqi smiled slightly.
"Let alone the wife of a minor third-rank official, even a member of the imperial family would be beaten to death for insulting the Marquis's mansion in the street."
As he spoke, he took a step forward, getting closer to the Crown Prince.
"Aren't you right, Your Highness?"
Hearing Ye Boqi's highly provocative words, the Crown Prince's eyes narrowed slightly.
"The Crown Prince Boqi is truly domineering."
"It has always been this way."
The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, and the atmosphere had reached its limit of tension.
Just as the atmosphere was about to freeze in tension, Qi Shanlin coughed lightly.
"Now that the young master has arrived, let's have a confrontation."
Upon hearing Qi Shanlin's words, both Ye Boqi and the Crown Prince smiled slightly, thus relieving the oppressive atmosphere.
It was as if the tense standoff had never happened.
"Your Highness, do you recognize the person kneeling below?"
After returning to his seat in the main hall, Qi Shanlin pointed at Leng Qiusheng and asked Yi Boqi a question.
Upon hearing this, Yi Boqi took a few steps forward, then looked down at Leng Qiusheng kneeling on the ground.
“I know it. It’s a dog kept in my manor.”
"A dog that devours its master."
Upon hearing Yi Boqi's words, Leng Qiusheng, who was already glaring angrily, was about to hurl insults.
With the Crown Prince backing him up, he was naturally not afraid of Yi Boqi.
Before he could even open his mouth, a constable beside him raised his scabbard and smashed it heavily onto Leng Qiusheng's head.
"Shut up!"
The scabbard was extremely heavy, not only smashing Leng Qiusheng's head until it bled profusely, but also knocking him to the ground, his face slamming heavily against the earth.
He Boqi raised an eyebrow at the constable who had made the move, indicating that he had done a good job.
The constable shrugged, as if to curry favor, meaning he was thanking the prince for the praise.
Upon seeing this, the crown prince gave a cold snort.
"Your Highness, some people have accused this man of abusing the name of the Marquis's mansion to extort and plunder. This is the complaint."
"Please check if there are any inaccuracies?"
After Qi Shanlin finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the yamen runner handed the people's petition to Yi Boqi.
But Ke Boqi didn't even glance at those advertorials.
"No."
Qi Shanlin was taken aback when he heard this.
What's going on?
The young master should have been unaware that the fat woman from the Leng family had used the name of the Marquis's mansion to seize property by trickery and force. So why did he accept it?
Your statement is not untrue, but it does imply that the Marquis's mansion has been sold off.
Didn't you see that damned crown prince staring at you menacingly?
Your admission just gives him leverage.
really.
Upon hearing Yi Boqi's admission, a cold glint flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes once more.
“Since the heir of Boqi admits it, then the Zhou family’s actions were instigated by the Marquis’s mansion to oppress the people.”
"According to the laws of the Great Yang Kingdom, such crimes will result in the return of several times the ill-gotten gains, and the offender will be publicly flogged three hundred times."
"Prefect Qi, the truth has come to light. Pronounce the verdict."
After saying that, he turned to look at Yi Boqi.
"Given the magnanimity and domineering spirit of Prince Boqi, surely he wouldn't do something as blatantly denying it?"
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Yi Boqi nodded solemnly.
"certainly."
Upon hearing Boqi's words, the Crown Prince's lips curled into a slight smile.
"In that case, Prefect Qi, please pronounce the sentence and carry out the execution."
Qi Shanlin was completely bewildered. How could his young master have suddenly... turned back to normal?
If this were to be publicly whipped, the Marquis's family would lose all face, which would be a huge blow to them.
While he was still in a daze, He Boqi nodded at him.
"Then let us pronounce the sentence and carry out the execution as the Crown Prince has said."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Upon seeing that Ye Boqi was about to leave, the Crown Prince frowned deeply.
"slow!"
As he spoke, he walked in front of Yi Boqi and blocked his way.
"Now that Prince Boqi has confessed his guilt, why is he suddenly leaving?"
Looking at the Crown Prince before him, Yi Boqi frowned slightly.
"What crime has this young master committed?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince gave a cold laugh.
"Does Prince Boqi intend to act recklessly in front of me, right here in the main hall of the Prefectural Government?"
"Do you truly consider the laws of my Great Yang Kingdom to be worthless?"
Looking at the Crown Prince, who was showing off his talent, Yi Boqi suddenly asked with concern.
"Your Highness, are you stuffing donkey hair in your ears?"
"presumptuous.."
Before the Crown Prince could utter his furious words, Yi Boqi coldly flicked his sleeve.
"Your Highness, the complaint states that the Leng family's Zhou clan's extortion was instigated by the Marquis of Shenwei's mansion."
"May I ask, Your Highness, who is currently in charge of the Marquis of Shenwei's residence?"
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