Chapter 50: Thorough Investigation of the Case
Mrs. Shizi pretended to be calm and sat motionless, quietly pulling Ning Zhi's hand away from her.
Seeing this, Mrs. Sun also stabilized her mind. The Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion and the Ningguo Mansion are grasshoppers on a rope, especially in this matter, they must advance and retreat together.
Mrs. Shizi did not move, and there was no need for her to hold back.
It takes time to summon people, and the Queen Mother beckoned everyone to eat something first.
But the Queen Mother's angry face, who would dare to eat it?
No one in the hall dared to make a move, for fear of touching the Queen Mother's brows.
Everyone's thoughts were surging, and whenever they were immersed in it, a crisp chewing sound was heard in their ears to interrupt their thoughts.
Everyone turned their heads to look and found that Jiang Yuhuan was eating happily if no one was around, and the king of Duanyang County, who was sitting next to him, handed over a glass of water from time to time, which was actually a little flattering.
Although the flower viewing banquet was just a cover for her to do the task, she didn't expect it to be decent, and the food made at the banquet was related to flowers, but Jiang Yuhuan feasted on it.
As soon as the decree was read, Fu Ying Yan often looked at her, and she was still served at dinner.
If you can call her, you will not be polite.
Fu Lingyi withdrew from Concubine Feng's thoughts, and saw the "love" of the two, and the smile did not reach the bottom of her eyes.
"It seems that I made the right decision to call the fifth brother here."
Only then did the Queen Mother see Fu Ying last appearing at some point.
"The mourning family didn't pay attention, when did the king of Duanyang County come?"
Fu Lingyi explained: "It's been here for a long time. Because of a little misunderstanding with the fifth sister-in-law, I was afraid that the fifth sister-in-law would be angry, so I didn't dare to appear blatantly. ”
Hearing this, the Queen Mother became interested, "Ah Huan, did he bully you?" Tell your aunt that your aunt will support you. ”
Jiang Yuhuan wiped the corners of his mouth with a brocade handkerchief, stood up and said without hurrying: "Thank you aunt, Ah Huan can solve it by herself." I've moved back to the Hou Mansion now. ”
"What's going on?"
The Queen Mother's gaze shifted to Fu Lingyi.
Fu Lingyi said: "The assassination of the fifth sister-in-law did not find out the results, and the fifth brother was annoyed that she did not support her. ”
The Queen Mother said angrily: "Ah Huan, you are really, it takes time to handle the case, how can it be so fast." ”
Jiang Yuhuan was unconvinced, and said angrily: "But I told him that he knew who harmed me, but he didn't report it!" ”
"What! Do you know the murderer? The Queen Mother was very surprised, and her eyes casually glanced at the location of the Ningguo Mansion.
She subconsciously felt that Jiang Yuhuan's assassination was done by the Ningguo Mansion, but there was no evidence to prove it.
"Yes."
"Who is it?"
Jiang Yuhuan brushed away Fu Ying last and pressed her hand, "We were trapped that day, and rocks kept falling on our heads, so we had no choice but to jump off the cliff when we were impatient." Maybe the gang wanted to make sure we weren't dead, so they came down to see it. We were holding on to the vines and hiding under the cliff, and we heard them say that we should hurry back and report to the Duchess. If he talks about others, it may be difficult to find, but there are few Duchess in the whole capital. The scope of clues has shrunk to this point, if it is reported, wouldn't it be faster to investigate? But the king of the county just didn't want to. I didn't want to be wronged, so I simply went back to live in the Hou Mansion, out of sight and out of mind. ”
She was talking nonsense casually, as if it were true.
Fu Ying Yan pretended to be dissatisfied with her telling the truth, and said in a deep voice: "I said, the falling rocks and the ambush and shooting were not done by the same person. The source of the arrows shot is suspicious, what if it is not good for the imperial court? That's why I reported the shooting first, and we can visit and investigate the rockfall slowly. ”
Jiang Yuhuan sprinkled confidently, "It's all an excuse!" I don't listen! ”
She sat down and turned her body to the other side, her back to Fu Last.
Fu Lingyi and the Queen Mother have the same idea, if they can catch the evidence of the Ningguo Mansion, it will be the best.
He helped Jiang Yuhuan speak.
"Fifth brother, this is your mistake. It is no matter how big or small it is about life, and it is no wonder that the fifth sister-in-law is angry. ”
The Queen Mother followed and said: "Lin Shao'an is here in a while, Ah Huan, tell him what you know, and let him check it carefully." But it's really not like you running back to your parents' house, it's just a joke. ”
Jiang Yuhuan didn't care, "Anyway, I don't go out in the Hou Mansion, and I can't see whether others are smiling or not." ”
"You kid......"
At this time, an attendant stepped forward to announce, "Queen Mother, Lord Yin Zhou of Shuntian Mansion and Lord Lin of Dali Temple have arrived." ”
The Queen Mother's face suddenly became gloomy, "Let them in." ”
Zhou Zhe and Lin Shaoan slowly stepped forward and saluted, "Minister Zhou Zhe, Lin Shaoan, see the emperor, the queen mother, and the queen." ”
"Flat."
"Your Majesty."
"Zhou Zhe, the mourning family asks you, have you recently accepted a case of rape by a woman?"
Zhou Zhe subconsciously turned his head to look for the figures of the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion and the Ningguo Mansion, but was arrested by the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother took the opportunity to make trouble and slapped her palm on the table, "The mourning family asks you, what do you think others do!" ”
Zhou Zhe wiped the sweat on his forehead, "Minister, the minister did receive a report." ”
"Where is this case now?"
Zhou Zhe said honestly, "Because of insufficient evidence, it was dismissed." ”
The Queen Mother's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, "Is that a frame-up?" The mourners heard that dozens of women went to the yamen to beat drums and voice grievances, and some were even pregnant. Can you find out why they colluded to frame others? ”
"This ...... This ...... "Zhou Zhe has already closed the case hastily, where will there be a follow-up."
"You are the Yin of Shuntian Mansion, everything that happened in the capital is swallowed, don't you know or dare not say it?!"
Zhou Zhe is really sweating now.
He was just thinking about getting things done.
The Ningguo Mansion and the Zuo Xiangfu vowed to shut up those women.
The people do not sue the officials and do not hold them accountable, even if he handles the case unfairly, as long as no one makes trouble, it has nothing to do with him.
Especially in the early dynasty, the emperor did not specifically mention it, and he also felt that it was irrelevant.
Who would have thought that in the past so many days, the Queen Mother would suddenly pay attention to this matter.
This makes him how to answer.
The flowers and banquets are all women, and they can't be the lord and can't save him.
Dead friends are not dead and poor, this is the Queen Mother asked him that he has no way to cover up the past, but it has nothing to do with him.
"Back to the Queen Mother, this case is not characterized as a frame-in. At that time, the defendant said that there was a misunderstanding and that he had to negotiate with the victim, but the victim really could not produce conclusive evidence, so it was put on hold. Later, the victim did not file a lawsuit, and the lower officials took the lead and closed the case. ”
The Queen Mother did not stop there, and continued to ask: "Then have you heard rumors that those victimized women were imprisoned?" ”
"Xiaguan...... The lower officials have never heard of it. ”
The Queen Mother was furious, "I haven't heard of it!" Lin Shao'an! ”
"The minister is here."
"The mourning family ordered you to take over this case, and you must let the truth be revealed."
Lin Shaoan didn't hesitate, "The minister obeys." ”
"Also, at Zhongyibo's birthday banquet, Zhen Shangshu was assassinated by Zhongyibo's second son and almost lost his life, can there be a result in this case?"
Hearing the words of Zhongyi Bofu, Mrs. Zhongyibo's heart was lifted high.
She didn't like the concubine, but she also knew that the conviction of the concubine would affect the entire Bofu.
After talking to Mrs. Zhen that day, although Mrs. Zhen didn't say it explicitly, Zhen Shangshu didn't make any further moves, not to mention that Concubine Sun would go to the bottom of it, she thought that this matter was a turning page.
Who would have thought that the Queen Mother would suddenly mention it.
She sweated heavily on her forehead, and she didn't notice that Qi Xiaoyu was trembling.
"There have been results. Although Qi Gongzi did not admit guilt, all the evidence pointed to him, and Zhen Shangshu personally identified him. ”
"The result?"
"He deserves three years in prison."
"Deservedly? Execute it now. ”
Zhen Shangshu and Qi Yun have no grievances and no enmity, why should they kill Zhen Shangshu. The only thing the Queen Mother can think of is Concubine Sun, Lin Shaoan is such an upright person, if there is anything to stop him from handling the case, then there is only a person with high power that he can't contend with.
Zhen Shangshu was unharmed, if he didn't pursue it himself, the Queen Mother didn't plan to take care of it.
But who let Qi Xiaoyu hear something that shouldn't be heard.
The emperor suddenly opened his head, and he was able to handle government affairs with ease, and because of his lifelong commitment to the empress, he had a very high reputation among the people.
She didn't understand why the emperor couldn't control his lower body and insisted on refusing to accept a concubine, but since it was beneficial, she was willing to cooperate.
When the imperial power is stable, she will be the master of this wicked person and the draft concubine.
If it weren't for this, she wouldn't have made this decision in advance.
She was calculated.
The man didn't know how to learn that there was a secret between himself and Jiang Yuhuan, and in the name of Jiang Yuhuan, he used the secret as a bait to lure her forward.
I didn't know that I heard such a conversation.
She didn't have doubts about the conversation in the room, after all, the emperor often pampered the palace maids in the palace, and he didn't look like a good person with Longyang.
Can it be ......
"But Qi Xiaoyu and the others heard it, just one or two, or five."
The Queen Mother issued an edict to canonize the concubines, and asked Lin Shaoan to investigate several cases thoroughly.
It caused everyone to panic.
After the Queen Mother left, the Queen took the initiative to end the banquet when she saw that everyone was absent-minded.
Fu Lingyi clutched his chest, feeling as if he had lost something, and his heart was empty.
He should be happy to have other women in a righteous and bright way, but he can't be happy.
He claimed that he had political affairs to deal with, and left in a hurry, not noticing that he was always reluctant to give up with the queen when there were outsiders in the past, but this time he went extraordinarily decisively.
When they came out, everyone had different looks, especially Qi Xiaoyu.
Jiang Yuhuan was in a good mood and left the palace briskly, and Fu Yinghan followed her all the way and didn't bother to care.
Back in the carriage, Nakamoto and Sanqi looked at her nervously.
She didn't sell it either, and told them the results directly.
Zhongyuan and Sanqi were overjoyed, but they were also curious about how Jiang Yuhuan did it.
So Jiang Yuhuan analyzed the Queen Mother's mental journey with them.
The queen stayed in the palace and was able to stay like a jade without being bullied by Fu Lingyi, and Fu Ying last helped a lot.
Obviously, Fu Ying last left someone in the palace, which was also convenient for her to do things.
She had told Sanqi before that she would get in touch with the eyeliner in the palace, and let people unknowingly hand a note to the Queen Mother, saying that she had a secret to tell her in her name.
At the same time, Jiang Yuhuan deliberately provoked Qi Xiaoyu, and Qi Xiaoyu's temperament would take the opportunity to retaliate.
She handed the opportunity to Qi Xiaoyu, and deliberately sneaked Qi Xiaoyu into the palace to listen to a play arranged by her.
Then the Queen Mother arrived, and she made a disturbance to cause the Queen Mother to find out that they were eavesdropping.
Whether the Queen Mother believes it or not, she has to find a way to keep her mouth shut and not let the matter get out.
Once they leave the palace today with this news, there is a risk that the news will leak.
The Queen Mother will either kill them or take them for her own use.
There are too many people, and killing them all before leaving the palace is suspicious, so you can only choose the second way.
"If you buy them, you can't guarantee that they won't be betrayed. If they were allowed to enter the palace and become the emperor's women, they would not publicize it for themselves and their families, and they would keep it secret for Fu Lingyi. Those who are ambitious may want to give Fu Lingyi a child and help him solve this hidden danger. ”
Jiang Yuhuan snapped his fingers at Sanqi, "Smart." ”
There is another point, Yi has decreed, unless the person died before entering the palace, they will definitely enter the palace and become Fu Lingyi's women, and the power of life and death is in the hands of Fu Lingyi and the Queen Mother.
Whatever the reason, they have to keep it a secret.
"Then what should the Queen Mother do if she suspects the princess of the county?"