Chapter 317
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It could be seen that the procuress was frightened this time. She wrote a very detailed list of confirmed, probable, and even the slightest bit suspicious names. There were sixty to seventy people in total, and Tan Siwei was the weakest suspect among them, so it didn't explain much.
However, according to the procedure, Ning Shu still had to ask one more question. "May I ask where Shaoqing was last night?"
Tan Siwei said, "He stayed overnight in the yamen. Because His Majesty's birthday is at the end of the month, and it's his fiftieth birthday, His Majesty is preparing to give a general amnesty on that day to show his benevolence. He will pardon some of the criminals with lesser crimes and let bygones be bygones. Therefore, the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court have been busy compiling the list of criminals. Because the number is too large, many of my colleagues have been staying overnight in the yamen to work so as not to delay His Majesty's important matters. I am no exception. Deputy Minister Zheng and Deputy Minister Xie can testify for me. "
Ning Shu nodded in understanding. "If that's the case, Shaoqing doesn't have the time to commit the crime."
Xue Qiongwei laughed mockingly and defended her brother. "Nonsense, there's no motive. My second brother is doing well as the Shaoqing of the Supreme Court. Why would he want to kill that … that person? Don't make a name for yourself. If you really can't find the culprit, you want to pin it on my second brother. "
She spoke without thinking and was not polite to Ning Shu. Xiahou Qing, who had been silent all this time, frowned slightly. He said coldly, "Impudent."
Tan Siwei knew the severity of the situation. He quickly put on a stern face and reprimanded, "Qiongwei, this is the rule of handling cases. Don't mess around! You've been too rude today. Apologize to Lady Ning and the two princes! "
Xue Qiongwei's mouth was like a flying knife. "Did I say anything wrong? She's already engaged to you, Second Brother. Why are you still doing this for? I don't think she's worthy of you! "
"Bella, enough!" Tan Sixian grabbed her and interrupted her. Then, he cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Xiahou Qing and the others. He said with an apologetic expression, "My younger sister was rude and rude. As her elder brother, this Tan has failed in his duty and disturbed Eldest Miss Ning and Your Highnesses' mood. This Tan is deeply ashamed. This Tan will take her back to the residence and discipline her well. I will definitely come to apologize another day."
After saying that, he immediately pulled Xue Qiongwei to the meeting.
Xue Qiongwei still didn't realize her mistake. When she got up, she bumped into the table, causing all the dishes on the table to sway. The other dishes were fine, but the bowl of hot glutinous rice balls was placed in front of Ning Shu and was very close to her. When the table shook, the bowl of boiling soup slid off the edge of the table and splashed all over Ning Shu.
Ning Shu didn't even have time to react. A hand reached out from the side in time to grab her waist and pull her to the side. The colored glaze lanterns above her head spun like stars. When she felt the strength of that hand and the fragrance of Du Heng wafting over her face, Ning Shu realized that she had bumped into someone's embrace. The owner of the embrace purposely turned around and protected her in his embrace. Not even a drop of soup splashed on her.
Her forehead bumped against his chin, and her lips slightly pressed against his collarbone through his clothes. All she could see was his shockingly white neck and bulging Adam's apple.
How could this person's Adam's apple be so beautiful? It simply made her want to … The next moment, she regained her senses and hurriedly stood up from his embrace. She asked worriedly, "Your Highness, how are you? Did you get splashed? Let me see — "
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