A Fierce Tiger in the Court
Jing Rong did not know what was going on. Jing Xuan's marriage was a wonderful thing!
It was time for that lass to become someone's wife and rein in her temper.
Shi Ziran's aura flared up. "Your Highness, since everyone is pointing at Prince Yi, why don't we take advantage of this opportunity to take down Prince Yi in one fell swoop?"
It would be best to take advantage of this opportunity to kill Jing Yi.
Jing Rong shook his head. "It's not the right time yet."
"Your Highness already said that it's not the right time, but now is clearly the best time. The Emperor is also starting to suspect Prince Yi, so we might as well take him down in one fell swoop."
The eunuchs are more anxious than the Emperor!
Jing Rong had a balance in his heart and knew how to handle it.
"We can't rush things. The current situation seems to be disadvantageous to Jing Yi, but since Imperial Father said not to investigate, it means that Imperial Father already has a plan in mind. If I take advantage of this situation and make a move against him, what do you think Imperial Father will think?"
He would definitely think that Jing Rong deliberately framed him!
Shi Ziran suddenly understood, but he was still confused. "Then, Your Highness, when is the best time?"
Jing Rong flipped through a few pages of the originally closed case file. As the pages rose and fell, his expression became more and more solemn.
"Wait until … the day when the disaster relief funds are found."
When that day came, he would lead his men and 'kill' their way back to the capital.
When he finished speaking, he got up and walked out of the door.
It was noon, and the sun was shining brightly. The scorching sunlight shone on the ground, making it look like an upside-down crucian carp.
If he had to stand in the sun for a few hours, he would definitely be scorched to death.
Suddenly, he called out, "Lang Po."
Lang Po, who had been waiting in the courtyard, walked over. "Your Highness, what can I do for you?"
"What is Teacher Ji doing?"
"When he woke up early in the morning, he sat at the door and basked in the sun for a while. He played with the cat and chatted happily with the two maidservants. After that, Magistrate Zuo went to look for Teacher Ji and finally got the case file."
"And then?"
"Teacher Ji is looking at the case file."
Jing Rong nodded.
After so many days of idleness, that maidservant was finally going to investigate the case seriously.
Just as he was about to walk to the corridor, a yamen runner hurried over.
"Your Highness, Magistrate wants Teacher Ji to go to court."
"What is it?"
"Someone is making a scene in the court."
He frowned in displeasure. "Magistrate Zuo is in charge of causing trouble. Why is he looking for Teacher Ji? Could it be that he became the county magistrate for nothing? "
The yamen runner trembled under the interrogation. "Your Highness, it's … It's about the case from three years ago."
"Aunty Xie's daughter's case?"
"The ones causing trouble are the Qiao Family."
As expected, they still came knocking on his door.
He pondered for a moment and waved his hand. "Alright, you can go first."
"Yes."
The yamen runner left.
Shi Ziran thought of something and hurried forward. "Your Highness, I overheard Magistrate Zuo and Constable Zhou talking about the case just now. They seemed to be afraid that the case would be solved, and they even ordered someone to watch over us."
"Surveillance?"
"That's what I mean."
Jing Rong's eyes flashed with coldness. He sneered, "Go and inform Teacher Ji that a fierce tiger has appeared in the court. Ask her if she's interested."
What?
Shi Ziran did not probe further and left.
"Let's go, This King will go take a look."
Gossip!
He brought Lang Po with him.
In front of them, the Qiao Family stood in the court aggressively.
Three men and three women!
Among them were Old Master Qiao, Madame Qiao, Eldest Young Master Qiao, two maids and a servant.
"Master Zuo, all these years, that woman from the Xie family has caused trouble in the Qiao family countless times. I let bygones be bygones because she lost her daughter, but now she has come to the capital to file a complaint against the Emperor, insisting that my son killed someone. The case was closed three years ago. The woman committed suicide, and the evidence is conclusive. Now the people from the capital are saying that they want to overturn the case. Is it possible that they will only stop after my son is convicted?"
Old Master Qiao questioned.
He was angry.
As a parent, Zuo Yao could not ignore someone who came looking for trouble. Moreover, it was the Qiao Family. The Second Master of the Qiao Family, Qiao Zheng, was the former Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Even though he had resigned, a broken boat still had three thousand nails. A poor county magistrate like him could not afford to offend him.
Naturally, he was a little dispirited.
He explained politely, "Old Master Qiao, this case is being investigated by the Supreme Court. They have already sent people here, so this case must be investigated. If Young Master Qiao did not kill anyone, justice will be served."
"Since the imperial court has sent people to investigate this case, the people outside will definitely believe the nonsense of that woman from the Xie Family. They will say that the Qiao Family has bribed the coroner to distort the facts. What will happen to the Qiao Family's reputation?"
To put it bluntly …
Reputation comes first!
Reputation comes first!
However, Madame Qiao was a sensible person. She tugged at Old Master Qiao's sleeve, "Old Master, don't be angry. Zihua would not kill anyone. So what if the imperial court sends people to investigate? That woman has been dead for three years. How can they investigate? Even if they can investigate, it will only prove Zihua's innocence. In the future, that woman from the Xie Family will not be so stubborn. "
Zuo Yao added, "Yes, Madame Qiao is right. Old Master Qiao, you should go back first and wait for the news."
"No way." He waved his sleeves, "Magistrate Zuo, I heard that this case was investigated by a Teacher Ji. Ask him to come out. This Qiao wants to ask him personally. Why did the Supreme Court accept this case?"
"This …" This was really difficult!
Qiao Zihua, who had been silent all this while, also spoke up to persuade, "Father, let's go back."
"Bastard!" Old Master Qiao scolded, glaring at him resentfully. "If it weren't for you, my Qiao Family would not have been talked about behind our backs all these years. You only know how to drink and drink all day long. My Qiao Family's reputation has been tarnished by you, and you even caused such a scandal."
Qiao Zihua was extremely timid after being scolded. He deeply lowered his head, looking like a yes-man. His neck and shoulders shrunk into a ball.
As timid as a mouse!
Seeing him like this, Old Master Qiao became even angrier.
He was fierce when he was drinking, but normally he shrunk like a kitten.
If he was not his own son, he would have strangled him to death.
Not having a successor was still better than having a prodigal son!
Zuo Yao was embarrassed. His gaze lingered on the father and son for a moment, "Old Master Qiao, you should go back first. This case should be investigated however it should be. Don't worry, the person was not killed by your son. I feel that he will not be wrongly accused."
Qiao Yi said, "Magistrate Zuo, this Qiao just wants to meet that Teacher Ji. Could it be that it is difficult to meet an expert in the depths of the world?"
He was overbearing.
Suddenly, a voice came from the door, "Teacher Ji is busy slacking off. Why don't this Prince welcome Old Master Qiao?"
Hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to the door.
Jing Rong strolled in, his body slender.
Qiao Yi's eyes flickered.
He heard that Prince Rong came to Yufu to investigate the disaster relief silvers.
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