About half an hour later, Li Cheng arrived at the Huang residence.
Li Cheng rushed in as soon as he got off the carriage.
He didn't even inform anyone!
Lord Huang was drinking tea in his room.
He hadn't been to the Ministry of Justice for a few days because of the cold. Although he had been resting for a few days, his face was still pale.
He was sitting facing the door, and in front of him was a bowl of medicine that the maid had just brought in.
He only drank half of it!
The cushion in front of him looked like someone had just sat on it. There were still some wrinkles on it.
However, no one had left the room.
There was no one else in the room other than Lord Huang!
Strange!
Li Cheng entered the courtyard and walked over the snow.
Before he entered the room, he called out, "Lord Huang."
Lord Huang stood up to welcome him.
Li Cheng stepped through the door and raised his hand, "Lord Huang, you don't have to stand up if you're not feeling well."
Lord Huang sat down again and asked, "Crown Prince Cheng? Why are you here? "
"Because I don't come without a reason!" Li Cheng sat cross-legged in front of him. Then, he picked up the quilt and poured himself a cup of tea.
He acted as if he was in his own home.
Lord Huang wasn't surprised. This little tyrant was famous in Gaoding.
It wouldn't be surprising if he brought people to tear down the Minister's residence today!
Li Cheng gulped down a cup of tea before heaving a sigh of relief. He placed his elbows on the table and leaned forward. He said seriously, "Lord Huang, I won't beat around the bush. I'll tell you directly. I need Du Mubai's file for the case I'm in charge of. However, Lord Zhong doesn't dare to open it. He said that he has to report it to you first.
Fine, I don't know how long he's going to drag things out. So, I came here myself. What do you think? "
This tone, how is it like he's asking for help?
It was obvious that he was here to inform Lord Huang.
Lord Zhong's men had arrived a few steps ahead of Li Cheng and told Lord Huang about the situation.
However, he pretended that he didn't know anything.
He said, "Crown Prince Cheng is talking about the stone case at the city gate?"
"That's right!"
"But what does it have to do with Du Mubai's case? One happened six years ago and the other three. "
It's the same with big human problems.
Therefore, Li Cheng explained the reason again.
Official Huang was not a difficult person to deal with. He said, "Since it's like this, Prince Cheng, go and get Du Mubai's file."
"Lord Huang, you're a reasonable man."
"I'm not being reasonable. It's just that this case is also related to the Ministry of Justice. Since it involves Du Mubai's case from six years ago, it's reasonable to investigate it thoroughly." After saying that, Lord Huang coughed with difficulty.
His face turned even paler.
Li Cheng propped himself up and said, "Since Lord Huang isn't feeling well, I won't disturb you any longer. Rest well. If there's anything else, I'll come again."
"Then I won't send you off!"
"Farewell!"
Li Cheng left.
It came quickly and left quickly.
When his figure disappeared from the courtyard, a person suddenly walked out from behind the screen in the room.
That person …
It was Second Prince Nayan!
He came here early in the morning and knew that Li Cheng was coming, so he hid behind the screen.
He looked outside and smiled. "It's getting more and more interesting!"
After saying that, he sat down at the place where Li Cheng had previously sat.
Lord Huang respectfully asked, "Your Highness, what do you think?"
"Let him investigate! I also want to know what happened in Du Mubai's case. Perhaps we can find something that's beneficial to us. "
"Beneficial? Your Highness means? "
"In short, Marquis Pingyang can't sit still if Li Cheng wants to investigate that case. After all, Du Mubai was his student. It's best if the matter can be blown out of proportion! At this critical time, the bigger the commotion, the more disadvantageous it will be! "
Lord Huang nodded.
Naturally, he understood.
Nayan said, "Therefore, you have to keep a close eye on this case. If Marquis Pingyang is involved, you must immediately inform this Prince."
"Yes!"
…
Li Cheng received Lord Huang's nod and immediately returned to the Ministry of Justice.
He took out Du Mubai's file.
Lord Huang reminded him again, "Lord Li, this file must not be lost or damaged, otherwise, we can't afford to bear the consequences."
"Put your heart into your stomach."
He waved his hand and left.
Lord Huang broke into a cold sweat!
…
At this moment, Ji Yunshu went to the prison of the City Revenue Department.
She wanted to ask the merchant some questions.
The old merchant had been locked up in prison ever since he was arrested at the city gate.
His subordinates were also captured.
They were all locked up in the same cell!
Everyone sighed and frowned all day long!
Lai Gao's custom-made business failed and he was locked up here, unable to go anywhere. He might even be accused as a murderer.
A young man with a face full of stubble curled up in a corner asked his boss, "Seventh Uncle, when can we leave?"
The man called Seventh Uncle was the old merchant who transported the gambling stones.
He sighed.
He was about to say something when …
He heard footsteps coming from outside the cell, getting closer and closer.
He saw the jailer leading a man in.
The people in the cell all stood up.
They knelt in front of the wooden stakes.
"Lord Officer, we didn't kill him. Please let us go."
"Why are you arguing? Every time, we quarrel. "
"But we really didn't kill anyone!"
"We'll know after the case is investigated."
Every time the jailer came to deliver food to them, these people would repeat what they had just said, so the jailer naturally became a little impatient after hearing it too many times.
The jailer introduced Ji Yunshu. "This is Teacher Ji. He's in charge of investigating this case. Teacher Ji has something to ask you. You must answer him honestly. If you don't report what you know, don't even think about leaving this prison." Ji Yunshu's expression turned serious.
Ji Yunshu took a few steps forward and nodded at the jailer, "Sorry for the trouble."
"Teacher Ji, we're not far away. Call us if you need anything."
"Mm."
The jailer left.
The old merchant recognized Ji Yunshu. Previously, his gambling stones had rolled down and smashed the wheels of a carriage behind him.
Ji Yunshu was among the people sitting inside.
"It's you?"
"Old Sir, you still remember me?"
"Of course. I'm really sorry for damaging your carriage."
"It's all in the past."
"I didn't expect you to be an official."
This …
How should she put it?
She didn't answer.
The old merchant continued, "Sir, you must believe me. I really didn't kill anyone."
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