This Is the Only Way
"Don't you think it's a pity?" asked the governor.
Pity?
Ji Yunshu found the phrase amusing.
She brushed her loose sleeves and asked seriously, "Does Milord think that only sages can read the books of sages?"
"Of … Of course not."
"So, it's not that only officials can redress the grievances of the common people."
Ah!
The governor was speechless.
That little face of hers was quite similar to Liu Qingping's.
Ji Yunshu did not stay long in the capital and returned to Bamboo Creek Garden.
Jing Rong did not return to the Rong Estate but waited for her.
Therefore, Ji Yunshu told him about it.
Jing Rong's face darkened. "Are you really going to Yufu?"
"Yes, I have to see Ye 'er's corpse."
"What if she really committed suicide by poison?"
"What if she didn't commit suicide?" Ji Yunshu retorted.
Jing Rong swallowed back his words. 'This woman is really good at talking.'
But —
"If you go to Yufu, what do you plan to do with the 'Lin Capital Case'?"
I can't bring a dozen coffins to Yufu, can I?
Facing Jing Rong's question, Ji Yunshu already had a plan.
She said, "The portraits of the remaining 11 victims have not been completed. It will take about a month for me to return from Yufu County. I should be able to make it in time."
"Do you really have to interfere?" Jing Rong was worried. "You have to know that if something happens on the way to Yufu, how can this prince rest assured?"
To put it bluntly, Jing Yi's eyes were constantly on them. He was hoping that one of the two chopsticks would drop. That way, it would save him a lot of effort.
Therefore, how could Jing Rong rest assured that Ji Yunshu would leave the capital without him?
Ji Yunshu looked at him and said indifferently, "I know what you are worried about. Prince Yi has been trying to stop us from investigating the 'Lin Capital Case'. If I put it aside and go to Yufu County to investigate another case, wouldn't that be exactly what he wants? Moreover, with Zijin by my side, it will be fine. If the case is confirmed, the capital governor will also send someone to escort me to Yufu. "
Jing Rong frowned. "Things are not as simple as you think."
"I understand."
"This Prince really doesn't know what to do with you. In the future, this Prince will definitely kill the Capital Governor for talking too much."
Domineering!
Ji Yunshu remained silent.
Jing Rong added, "Since you've already made up your mind, I can't stop you even if I wanted to."
He compromised!
In the following two days, the capital governor sorted out the case in Yufu County and sent it to the Supreme Court early in the morning.
Ever since the night of the Crown Prince Jing Hua's rebellion, Lord Yu of the Supreme Court helped Jing Rong enter the palace, he was considered Jing Rong's man. When he saw that the capital governor handed him a document stating that Ji Yunshu would be taking over this case, he didn't hesitate to agree.
It was stamped!
After all, Teacher Ji was Jing Rong's man and was on the same side as her.
Of course, he had to agree.
But —
The Chancellor of the Supreme Court, who usually had to submit to the Junior Chancellor of the Supreme Court, retorted.
He even put on a distressed expression and said, "Governor, this case was closed three years ago. Isn't it a little …"
Before he could finish his words, the capital governor had already taken over his words.
"This case is closed, but there's something fishy about it."
"Fishy? What's fishy about it? Just based on a few words from that woman, how can you conclude that her daughter was murdered? After the coroner's autopsy, he also said that she committed suicide by poison. Governor, I know you're close to the people, but there's nothing suspicious about this case. It's not enough to overturn the case. If everyone says there's something fishy about this case and the imperial court sends people to investigate, wouldn't the Supreme Court be overworked? "
The capital governor solemnly said, "There are indeed omissions in this case. We can't rule out the possibility that the Qiao Family bribed the Yufu County Magistrate and coroner to close the case. If they really didn't kill anyone, why bribe them?"
Questioning!
The Supreme Court Chancellor refuted, "Even so, it's not enough to overturn the case. Without substantial evidence, we can't reopen the case, and the Supreme Court won't stand trial."
His attitude was firm as if he had eaten iron.
Normally, the Supreme Court Chancellor was the one in charge, but it was usually the Junior Chancellor of the Supreme Court, Lord Yu, who was in charge.
What was going on today?
Before the capital governor could respond to his words.
The Supreme Court's Chancellor rolled his eyes and took two steps closer to him. He lowered his voice, "Although the affairs of the various prefectures are under your jurisdiction and responsibility as the Capital Governor, the Supreme Court is the one in charge of all the cases in the various prefectures. If this stamp is stamped and it turns out to be a mishap, I will be the one to bear the responsibility. Moreover, did you let that Teacher Ji interfere? It doesn't make sense. She's not an official of the imperial court. So, Capital Governor, aren't you making things difficult for me? "
He had a distressed look on his face!
Before the Capital Governor came, how could he have imagined that things would turn out like this? Even if the Supreme Court would use the excuse of not complying with the procedures, he was still the Capital Governor after all. He had personally come to deliver the petition, the Supreme Court couldn't possibly push it away, right?
Who knew what happened to the Chancellor of the Supreme Court?
There was no other way, the capital governor could not use force.
However, the Supreme Court Chancellor suddenly gave him another suggestion.
"Capital Governor, ever since the Emperor removed the position of the Ministry of Justice's Prison Supervisor, the power to reopen local cases has been placed on the Supreme Court. No matter who wants to appeal, they must do it step by step, and there must be sufficient evidence. Otherwise, the case cannot be accepted. But if that Teacher Ji … directly strikes the imperial drum outside the palace gates and brings this matter to the Emperor, as long as the Emperor agrees, the Supreme Court won't have to go through us. At that time, Teacher Ji will be able to investigate this case justifiably. The case can be overturned, and Teacher Ji can investigate it. It's the best of both worlds."
What a good idea.
But …
The Capital Governor's face turned green.
He said unhappily, "Chancellor, you should know that if you want to strike the imperial drum outside the palace gates, you will have to suffer forty strokes of the cane. An ordinary person might not even be able to touch the drum and would be beaten to death, let alone Teacher Ji."
"Then there's no other way. For now, this is the only way."
He spread his hands.
In any case, this is my only suggestion.
The Capital Governor's heart was filled with anger!
With a wave of his sleeves, he could only leave with the Supreme Court Chancellor's words.
Just as the capital governor left, someone entered the room.
Jing Yi looked in the direction of the Capital Governor's departure and snorted, revealing a sinister smile.
The Supreme Court Chancellor hurriedly greeted him, cupping his hands in salute. "Prince Yi's guess is correct. The Capital Governor really wants Teacher Ji to investigate the case. This lowly official followed Your Highness's instructions and did not agree. Instead, I told the Capital Governor to let Teacher Ji strike the imperial drum."
Jing Yi sat down in the room and poured a cup of tea. He slowly picked up the teacup and twirled it between his fingers.
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