Chapter 363: Jade Pendant is the Key
For two days in a row, Emperor Yuanqing secretly went out of the palace and came to the Jin Palace's mansion to see Song Fanzhen.
I don't know if Song Fanzhen listened to Xia Jinse's persuasion, and didn't go-for-tat with Emperor Yuanqing as he did at the beginning. Xia Jinse is happy to see it happen, as long as they don't make noise or noise, they can say anything.
The case of the second prince Lan Hongzhuo is still being tried, and what is surprising is that even though the evidence is conclusive, Lan Hongzhuo still stubbornly resists. Although he had admitted the issue of land tax with the squire's family, he flatly denied the framing of the Nine Princes Lan Beichen.
As the most important witness, the man who pretended to be silent was dead, and without proof of death, the Criminal Department and Jingzhao Mansion could not conclude that the robbery was arranged by the second prince. He only admitted that there was no tax silver in the box he brought back, but it may be that some lawbreakers believed it to be true, so they did the robbery of the tax silver, and it had nothing to do with him.
"Because of the identity of the second prince, he can't be tortured, and the case is currently deadlocked."
Shattered Xingyu reported: "If no other suspicious points can be found in a few days, the Criminal Department can only determine part of the responsibility of the second prince, and as for the framing of the prince, it can only be stopped." β
Xia Jinse was drinking a cup of tea, and when he heard this, he looked at Lan Beichen, but saw him contemplating his eyebrows, as if he was also thinking about how the case would be concluded.
As her thoughts turned, she thought of a key question.
"The reason why Lan Hongzhuo didn't admit it was because there was no evidence that he planned to close the case, and now there are two possibilities. First, it was indeed not instructed by him, but it was inseparable from him, such as Lin Kangnian, the head of the household department, and it is more likely that Nanjingtian, the son of the prince of Nanguo. As long as they do it, it is still related to the second prince, after all, they are the die-hard supporters of the second prince. β
Xia Jinse couldn't help but clench the teacup: "That jade pendant!" That's the key! β
The confession of the guard who escorted the tax silver at that time was that the other party showed Lan Beichen's jade pendant, which confirmed the identity of the other party. If it can be confirmed that the jade pendant fell into the hands of Lan Hongzhuo and others, it will be ironclad evidence.
Now Xia Jinse has most possibilities, guessing that the jade pendant was taken away by Nan Shuxuan, the lord of Rongping County, and Nan Shuxuan is Lan Hongzhuo's fiancΓ©e, and the two are related.
It's just that Nan Shuxuan refused to admit it, and even didn't admit that she had picked up the jade pendant at all, and Xia Jinse was helpless.
"Don't worry, just wait."
Lan Beichen finally spoke, as if he was confident: "I have already sent someone to monitor them, if they really take away the jade pendant, there will always be clues." But if they hold their breath, they might be able to escape, so ......"
Xia Jinse immediately asked, "So what?" Lan Beichen, do you have any ideas? β
"It's okay to scare them a little."
A dark light flashed under his eyes, and Lan Beichen said coldly: "This king wants to see if he is really hard-mouthed!" Dare to frame this king, he will suffer! β
A few days later, news came from the capital.
It is said that when the officials of Jingzhao Mansion were patrolling, they arrested several thieves who had burgled and robbed, but during the interrogation, it was coincidentally found that these people had confessed to another group of people, who were the people who had robbed the tax money before.
These thieves used to be accomplices to the robbers of the tax money, but later some of them did not mix well and became ruffians and hooligans in the market. Some people have flexible brains and blend in with some dignitaries and nobles as guards, but they are still connected with each other, and occasionally come out to drink and brag together.
A few thieves confessed, saying that when their brothers drank before, they did say that they were going to make a big deal, and they would be able to make a lot of money after the deed. Drunk, he didn't choose to speak, and inadvertently said that he was accepted by a nobleman and robbed a sum of silver in the name of the Nine Princes.
After hearing the news, if the Criminal Department finds a treasure, it will immediately gather with Jingzhao Mansion to try the case, and be sure to pry open the secret from these people's mouths.
The second prince was shocked when he heard this, and flatly denied it, but his expression was not as calm as before, and he obviously saw that he was flustered. The Lin Mansion also sent someone to secretly enter the prison, intending to meet the second prince, but fortunately the warden refused.
"That's a good move!"
Xia Jinse listened to it and praised: "But Lan Beichen, this is not like your usual style!" β
Lan Beichen's eyes darkened, and he said jokingly: "What style does this king have?" I didn't learn it from you! Since those tax money boxes can be faked, this king can naturally find someone to pretend to, whoever lets the other party frame this king from the beginning, of course, he must use his own way to treat his body! Is that right? β
"Good! Not to be rigid about the subsections, good! Xia Jinse's eyebrows and eyes curled with a smile.
Shattered Star and Leng Mo glanced at each other, secretly funny, the prince used to be unpretentious and serious. Since I met the princess, it has really changed too much.
The prince was taken by the princess!
At this time, Ryuichi also returned, bringing another news.
"The Lin Mansion sent someone to the Nanguo Mansion to test it, wanting to confirm whether Miss Nan Er is in good health, but now Miss Nan Er is in a bad mood and is getting sicker, and she has been given up by the Prince of Nanguo."
Xia Jinse was slightly stunned and gave up, wouldn't it?
Although Nan Muqing is a little unwell, she is not fatal, even if the Lin Mansion wants to withdraw from the marriage, but she is the second daughter of Nan Jingtian, the dignified county lord, and the Nanguo Mansion gave up on her without paying attention?
"Miss Nan Er is sad and makes a fuss, Mrs. Yang doesn't listen to her persuasion, and now the Nanguo Mansion is in a mess, although this family business has not officially retired, I'm afraid it's not too late." Long Yi said lightly.
I didn't expect the Nanguo Mansion to be so ruthless, when Xia Jinse went before, he saw that Nanjingtian cared about her second daughter? But why did he ignore his daughter's illness in a short period of time, and even let the marriage be withdrawn?
"Since the imperial doctor can't cure it, who else can Nan Jingtian find besides begging you?" Lan Beichen said suddenly.
Xia Jinse suddenly reacted, yes, it seems that Nan Jingtian is unwilling to beg her, and would rather watch her daughter get more and more serious, or even withdraw from the marriage, rather than bow her head. But why did he do it?
The only reason for this is because of the second prince!
Nan Jingtian is Lan Hongzhuo's person, if he comes to ask Xia Jinse, he will definitely be misunderstood by Lan Hongzhuo. In order to express his heartfelt feelings, he would rather sacrifice the body of his second daughter, or even his marriage, than have a bad relationship with the second prince.
Anyway, his eldest daughter has been promised to the second prince, and she is completely tied to Lan Hongzhuo.
Xia Jinse hooked his lips and said lightly: "Since this is the case, then forget it." Some people would rather their daughters suffer and be humiliated than sacrifice their own interests, so let them be, it's their choice. β
It is also common for wealthy families to sacrifice the interests of their clansmen or even their lives for the sake of rights and ensure the prosperity of the family.
Xia Jinse doesn't care about other people's affairs, and he doesn't care. I never thought that three days later, the wife of the prince of Nanguo, Yang, secretly went to the Jin Palace, and asked her to see Nan Muqing.
As soon as he saw Xia Jinse, the Yang family pleaded: "I'm sorry, Ninth Princess, the concubine can't be anymore, so I have to come here." I beg the Ninth Princess to be merciful and save my daughter Mu Qing! β
Xia Jinse had just come out, and before he could sit down, he saw that the Yang family was in such a hurry.
She smiled faintly: "Don't worry, Mrs. Shizi, sit down and talk slowly." β
Yang was indeed very anxious, but he also had to be patient, and after sitting down, he looked at Xia Jinse with a blank eye and explained the situation.
"Ninth Princess, since you came to the mansion last time, Mu Qing's illness has not improved. Not only Imperial Doctor Liu, but also many doctors have been invited to show Mu Qing, but she just doesn't get better. Now that Mu Qing's illness has spread, the people of the Lin family are now going to withdraw from the marriage because of Mu Qing's illness, how can this be good! β
The Yang family was anxious, and said eagerly: "Ask the Ninth Princess to save Mu Qing, if she is divorced, this life will be over!" β
Sure enough, because of this incident, Xia Jinse pretended not to know, and said in surprise: "No, the illness of the county lord of Rongping has not improved yet?" No, she has the disease of stone fist, but it is not incurable, why is it so serious? β
As soon as he heard Xia Jinse say that he could be cured, the Yang family was so excited that he almost knelt down: "Since the Nine Princesses can be cured, the concubine is begging the Nine Princesses, save Mu Qing!" I...... I knelt down for the Nine Princesses......"
Seeing that she knelt down with a plop, Xia Jinse said, "Mrs. Shizi, please get up, don't be like this." β
Chasing Yun stepped forward and helped Yang up, Yang got up trembling and looked at Xia Jinse with blank eyes.
"Let me treat the county chief, yes, but I have something I want to ask Madame."
Xia Jinse suddenly said: "Has the county lord of Rongle picked up my jade pendant, I don't know if my lady knows about it?" β
Yang's face changed slightly, and he suddenly became stumped.
That jade pendant!
If it is someone else's jade pendant, the Yang family may not know, but Xia Jinse's jade pendant, this matter is in an uproar, how can she not know?
"It seems that Mrs. Shizi is reluctant to say it, but if this is the case, then there is nothing to talk about." As soon as he saw Yang's expression, Xia Jinse understood something, his face sank, and he got up and was about to leave: "Come on, send Mrs. Shizi out." β
Yang panicked, and hurriedly said, "Don't, Ninth Princess!" Concubinage...... The concubine seemed to have heard Shuxuan mention it before, she had picked up the jade pendant of the ninth princess, but it had already ...... I've already asked my subordinates to send them to the house, and I've exchanged them. The concubine doesn't know anything else, the nine princesses, what the concubine said is true, and she didn't hide it! β
Xia Jinse stared directly at Yang, her eyes sharp as if she wanted to see through what she was thinking.
The Yang family was a little flustered, but for the sake of their daughter, they kept holding on, and after a while, Xia Jinse said: "Okay, I'll assume that what Mrs. Shizi said is true." I can go to see the county lord of Rongping, but I will only know how to treat it and how to treat it when the time comes. β
Yang was overjoyed: "Yes, thank you Ninth Princess!" β
When Xia Jinse saw Nan Muqing again, it had been more than ten days since the last time she was treated.
In less than half a month, Nan Muqing's state is too bad. The last time I saw her, she was just a little pale and lacked energy, but this time she was a completely different person. His eyes were red and swollen like two peaches, and his nose was red. But his face was still pale, and he was reclining on the couch, covered with a cashmere blanket, and trembling all over.
The waiting girl saluted at the Yang family and stood aside, and the Yang family walked towards Nan Muqing: "Mu Qing, my mother went to invite the ninth princess to treat you, you have to be well-behaved, as long as the disease is cured, the Lin family will not withdraw from the marriage." β
Nan Muqing's eyes turned, and she looked at Xia Jinse slowly, but her eyes were gloomy.
Before she could speak, a voice suddenly came from the door: "Mother, I heard that the Ninth Princess is here?" β
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