Chapter 1,205, Zhang Xiang Takes Action
The wife of the Marquis of Xingguo, Mrs. Jiang, actually died in the Ministry of Punishments, which shocked both the government and the public.
Some officials who got the news came to the Ministry of Justice to inquire about the matter one by one. It was just an ordinary summons to make a transcript. No one could believe how such an appalling thing could happen.
Did someone interfere with the Ministry of Justice or did Jiang really commit suicide?
After collecting the news, the Minister of Punishment took Wen Xichi into the palace, went to the emperor's study room, and knelt before the emperor to apologize.
The emperor looked at the zhezi in front of him with a livid face, and was very angry. Such a trivial matter actually caused an uproar. After reading it, the zhezi was thrown down.
"Tell me, what's going on? Is it possible that your punishment department yamen can't even handle such a small thing, and such a person actually died!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down and let me report this matter to my subordinates." Although the Minister of Punishment looked pale, his words and deeds were quite calm. "When Jiang entered the Punishment Ministry, there were strangulation marks on her neck. She said before that it was Marquis Xingguo who had done this to her. Marquis Xingguo said he didn’t know, she might have done it herself and deliberately harmed Marquis Xingguo. Since she dared to do so at the time, she should be able to do it now."
"Are you saying that Jiang hit the wall in order to retaliate against the new prince?" The emperor said coldly.
"Weichen thought it might be the same as what happened before. She just wanted to cause trouble on purpose, but she didn't expect it to happen." Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice thought for a moment and said.
"Is it also for Shao Jing?"
"This..." Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice hesitated for a moment and said, "The eavesdropper said that the Jiang family hated Princess Chen very much. He said that when the Jiang family learned that their daughter was dead, it was also related to Princess Chen. Before that, Princess Chen went to the Jiang family specifically After talking about Shao Baolin, the servants of the Xingguo Hou Mansion can testify, and Wei Chen feels that this matter is also related to Princess Chen."
This is what the monitor reported. From what Jiang said, he also hated Princess Chen very much. When he suddenly heard the news that his daughter was dead, no one could bear it. After he sobered up, he felt that he was already estranged from her. It's possible that Fang's niece is resentful. As for hitting the wall, it's impossible to make the marks on her neck before hitting her.
"Your Majesty, I feel that this matter has nothing to do with Princess Chen." Wen Xichi kowtowed to the Emperor and said.
"Why?" The emperor raised his eyes and asked.
"Wei Chen feels that this matter has nothing to do with Princess Chen because of several key points. Although the eavesdropper said that he heard Jiang's resentment towards Princess Chen and that Princess Chen deliberately told Jiang about the death of Shao Baolin, In order to arouse the Jiang family to go crazy and do things that are detrimental to the Xingguo Hou Mansion, but this is just a one-sided statement from the Xingguo Hou Mansion. I heard that Princess Chen went to the Xingguo Hou Mansion today, and it was the intention of the Xingguo Hou Mansion, not Chen. The princess took the initiative to come to the door."
"Everyone in the capital knows that the Xingguohou Mansion treats Princess Chen poorly and does not treat her as a real relative. Even so, when something happens in the Xingguohou Mansion, Princess Chen goes there as soon as possible. As for the Jiang family, she has been After being locked up, the relationship between Princess Chen and the Xingguo Marquis Mansion is not good, so if you want to visit, you can’t go without someone to guide you.”
"The request of the Xingguo Hou Mansion was led by people from the Xingguo Hou Mansion. After that, the matter was all blamed on Princess Chen, and it was the servants of the Xingguo Hou Mansion who proved it. Your Majesty, do you think this is credible?"
Wen Xichi analyzed calmly.
Based on this analysis, it seemed that Princess Chen had fallen into someone else's scheme, and the emperor's expression darkened.
"Has Princess Chen been plotted against?"
"I don't know whether Princess Chen was plotted against her, but after that, Mrs. Jiang yelled at the door and said that Marquis Xingguo had killed the former Crown Prince and Princess Qinghua. His Royal Highness happened to hear it and was sent to the Ministry of Punishment. Yes, if this matter is really investigated, Xingguohou will not be able to escape. If it is true, I am afraid that the entire Xingguohou Mansion will be implicated."
Wen Xichi peeled off the cocoon.
"Shao Jing is trying to escape the crime?" The emperor's heart suddenly moved, and he asked Hu Er, his brows furrowed. If this was really the case, would Shao Jiang, the prince of Xingguo Gong, have died in the hands of Shao Jing?
Not just Shao Jiang, but also Princess Qinghua?
"I don't know. I only know that if Jiang didn't commit suicide, then someone deliberately destroyed the evidence. The person who destroyed the evidence is of course the most beneficial person to him."
Who is most beneficial, Shao Jing?
When Jiang made such a noise at the door, Shao Jing was immediately implicated, and he was sent to the Ministry of Justice by King Chen. The Ministry of Justice would definitely investigate, even if they thought it was unlikely.
This was also the reason why Jiang was taken to the Ministry of Justice to make a record. Otherwise, given her status, she would not have been taken away so easily. However, it was King Chen who asked to be taken away, so how could anyone else dare to say anything.
In the imperial study room, apart from the Minister of Punishment, there was also Zhang Xiang, who was silent at this time. After listening to Wen Xichi's words, who's power did Shao Jing use to secretly attack the Jiang family?
If this is true, and if we think more deeply, did Shao Jing really attack his own brother?
Zhang Xiang's eyes fell on Wen Xichi. He really dared to say this. If he and Wen Xiang were to say it, they would not say it so directly. They should be more tactful. After all, they are still young people who always ask for help. Taking the heart was too solemn, and Zhang Xiang shook his head secretly.
I think Wen Xichi is very radical.
"Look into this matter, Prime Minister Zhang, you handle this matter!" The emperor was silent for a while and said angrily.
There was such a big mistake in the Ministry of Punishment, and the emperor was not at ease with the Minister of Punishment, so he asked Prime Minister Zhang to handle the matter and supervise the Minister of Punishment.
"I honor your decree!" Zhang Xiang nodded and accepted the matter.
After leading the Minister of Punishment and Wen Xichi out of the imperial study room, when they were outside, the Minister of Punishment breathed a heavy sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. What happened was too shocking.
"Trouble with Zhang Xiang!" Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice bowed his hand to Zhang Xiang.
"It's okay. I was originally serving the emperor, so I have to ask you to tell me the specific situation at that time." Zhang Xiang said with a gentle smile and shook his hand.
"This matter was originally caused by King Chen who sent someone here. Mr. Wen happened to be there, so I asked him to go there first. Since His Highness King Chen meant so, I just made a note. I didn't expect that such a thing would happen!" The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment has a headache. Jiang died in the Ministry of Punishment. This matter is really difficult to handle.
"Then tell me, let's talk as we walk." Zhang Xiang patted Wen Xichi on the shoulder and said. He and Wen Xiang have been in the same government for many years. Although the two of them have never dealt with each other on the surface and have different political opinions, But the personal relationship was not bad, and Wen Xichi was his nephew in his eyes.
"Yes, I understand!" Wen Xichi nodded, but his eyes went around Zhang Xiang and fell on a corner in front.
At the corner, Chu Liuchen, dressed in a black brocade robe, walked over. His handsome face showed a bit of a frivolous smile in the sunshine. His expression was peaceful, and he was not affected by Jiang's death at all.
Zhang Xiang and the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment also saw it. They were waiting for Chu Liuchen to come over and salute him: "Your Highness King Chen"
"Are Zhang Xiang and Lord Shangshu concerned about the Jiang family?" Chu Liuchen stopped and asked.
"Exactly." Zhang Xiang answered.
"Is your uncle angry?" Chu Liuchen pointed in the direction of the imperial study.
"The emperor is very angry!" Zhang Xiang nodded and sighed, "This is really strange. Why did Mr. Jiang commit suicide inexplicably?"
"Who knows! Maybe he thinks that dying will bring more benefits to his son." Chu Liuchen said nonchalantly. It could be seen that he did not take Jiang's death to heart.
Zhang Xiang's eyes fell on Chu Liuchen's face and examined him. In fact, His Highness King Chen had not caught their eyes before. The former emperor's legitimate son and his weak body meant that even if he had the intention, he would not have the strength to do so. The emperor and So what about the Queen Mother's favor?
Now we have to face him. When did King Chen walk in front of everyone, and in such an unstoppable manner? Did they misunderstand something?
His eyes met Chu Liuchen's eyes inadvertently, his eyes were deep and dark, like two deep pools of ink, as if they could extinguish endless light, and his heart jumped involuntarily.
"Is Zhang Xiang still busy? Are you still looking at me?" Chu Liuchen looked directly at Zhang Xiang and asked with a smile.
Zhang Xiang responded quickly and smiled slightly: "His Royal Highness Chen seems to be looking much better again."
"The body is almost healed, and the way it used to be makes Zhang Xiang smile." Chu Liuchen said with a half-smile.
Zhang Xiang's heart skipped a beat and he said hurriedly: "What's so funny about this? Your Highness's recovery is a blessing to the entire Dongcang Kingdom. Please do it, Your Majesty!"
"Mr. Zhang, you're welcome!" Chu Liuchen narrowed his eyes, glanced at Wen Xichi, who was silent, and walked to the imperial study.
Zhang Xiang turned around and went out. Along the way, Zhang Xiang didn't ask Wen Xichi anything, and Wen Xichi didn't take the initiative to mention it. The Minister of Punishment looked at the two of them and found that they both looked thoughtful. He looked like this and stopped talking. In fact, he was also worried. Why did this matter become like this!
Chu Liuchen entered the imperial study and saw the emperor sitting behind the desk with an annoyed look on his face, still angry.
Smiling, he took a step forward and saluted the emperor: "I have met my uncle!"
"Why are you here at this time?" Seeing that it was Chu Liuchen, the anger on the emperor's face subsided slightly and he asked.
"I heard that something happened to the Jiang family, and Erchen came here to ask what was going on. It was originally Erchen who caused this incident, and it made my uncle very worried!" Chu Liuchen said gently.
"This matter has nothing to do with you, Shao Jing... Shao Jing..." The emperor said angrily. Since the Xingguo Hou Mansion went to fight against Shaojiang, it has become more and more dishonorable. Now it actually does such a thing, "Even myself He can't handle things in the house well, and he looks useless at first glance."
Chu Liuchen didn't answer this. He sat down on a chair on the side and took a sip of tea brought by the eunuch. Then he said slowly: "Uncle, Mr. Jiang said at the door of Xingguohou's mansion that Xingguohou killed the former Xingguo Duke. The Crown Prince and Princess Qinghua don’t know if it’s true, but if it’s true, Shao Jing’s ability must be too great!”
Is there someone behind Shao Jing? The emperor put his hand on the desk and immediately stopped moving. This sentence appeared in his mind.