Faced with Mu Feng's accusations, she had no way to refute them.
This is a capital offense.
Song Ziyu only received the charge of negligence and was given a perfunctory punishment.
Ji Rong announced, "Guards, take Song Tingyue back to the prison to await trial."
He glanced back at Jiang Wan, his eyes devoid of any emotion: "And Jiang Wan, imprison them as well. Once the case is investigated, I will personally report to His Majesty."
Jiang Linyuan's expression changed, and he objected, "Just based on the words of a merchant with a suspicious identity, you want to imprison my daughter? Ji Rong, you're supposed to be the Minister of Justice, is this how you conduct trials!"
Ji Huaichuan also advised, "There are many suspicious points in this matter. Why don't we place my cousin under house arrest for now? I will definitely find evidence..."
"Shut up!"
Ji Rong suddenly roared and pointed at Ji Huaichuan, cursing him.
"They've really grown too big for their britches, daring to interfere with my affairs! His Majesty has appointed me to preside over this case, who dares to object?"
As he spoke, he called out to the soldiers and officers, who then forcibly dragged Jiang Wan away.
Jiang Linyuan flew into a rage and overturned the table in the back room: "Ji Rong, how dare you!"
The scene became chaotic for a moment.
Hearing the commotion, Madam Wang rushed in despite being stopped. Seeing that Jiang Wan was about to be taken away, she blushed and went to reason with Ji Rong, only to be pushed to the ground by Ji Rong.
"you…"
Wang's fall wasn't serious, but her face was full of shock and astonishment.
She had been married to Ji Rong for many years, and this was the first time he had ever laid a hand on her.
Looking at the man with the ashen face, Wang almost doubted whether the person in front of her was her husband of several years.
"Aunt, are you alright?" Jiang Wan helped her up and asked in a low voice with concern, "Uncle was just doing his job. Don't argue with him about work when you get home. I'm fine."
Madam Wang frowned: "How could you, a perfectly good young woman, be imprisoned? That's unacceptable! The Song family is clearly..."
"Alright, stop fooling around!"
Amid the chaos, Pei Xi suddenly stepped forward and said impatiently.
"Father appointed Lord Ji as the presiding judge, so naturally we should do as he says. Those who should be imprisoned should be imprisoned!"
Pei Xi glanced at Jiang Linyuan, whose face was full of anger, and spoke.
"Prime Minister Jiang, there should be limits to how much you love your daughter. If this delays the Ministry of Justice's investigation, are you helping her or harming her?"
Jiang Linyuan's expression remained grim, but he waved his hand, ordering his servants to stop.
"As for this merchant..." Pei Xi clicked his tongue twice, "His death was so gruesome that it was obviously caused by poisoning. At the time, there were only Lord Ji and him in the inner hall. To avoid suspicion, this person cannot stay in the Ministry of Justice. Let the Prefect of the Capital examine the body."
"Lord Ji, you have no objections, right?"
Ji Rong stiffened for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "I will listen to Your Highness."
Pei Xi was satisfied. He glanced at Jiang Wan while fanning himself with his folding fan and said, "Then please send Madam Jiang to prison."
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