Chapter 140 Fear

A dozen people in black brocade clothes suddenly appeared from nowhere, and they came forward to arrest them.

The people from the third house wanted to struggle, but when they thought of the fate of Qi Erguanshi, they said nothing and their spirits were not as high as before.

They even looked at each other with regret, worried that Shang Ji would really kill them.

So, after the guards dragged away the people from the third house, the whole Yunjin Courtyard became much quieter.

Big beads of sweat fell from Shang Silang's forehead.

He had stayed in the peaceful Sui'an City for a long time, and had long forgotten that his sixth brother was a general who had the final say.

If their father was really gone, they would not know how difficult it would be to make a living under Shang Ji.

So, he calmed down and said.

"Sixth brother, don't be angry. Third uncle is an elder after all, so it's not right to do that."

"Now you think that the third room is an elder? Isn't the fifth room also an elder? Weren't they tied up by Madam Wei and Madam Jiao and cleared out? Why didn't you come out to speak up for them at that time?"

Shang Silang was interrupted by Shang Ji and couldn't say a word back.

Seeing her son being defeated, Madam Wei couldn't sit still, so she shifted her fire and spoke to Du Jingyi.

"Sixth brother's wife, please forgive your husband's thoughts. We are all family, there is no need to make things so awkward."

Du Jingyi, who was suddenly named, coughed a few times and said with a delicate look that couldn't take care of herself.

"General... General's words, I dare not... dare not refute."

She spoke a few words in a discontinuous manner, and I didn't know if she would faint in the next second.

Madam Xing covered the smile at the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, fearing that others would see her joy.

And her impression of Du Jingyi was also improved. He was fine yesterday, but he was so "seriously ill" today. He was really capable.

Xing Zhaoze looked back and forth between the few people, eager to find out some tricks.

Seeing her acting like this, Mrs. Wei didn't know what to say for a while.

Shang Ji spoke first.

"There is a special medicine for treating knife and arrow wounds in the army, which is very effective. I have ordered people to apply it to my father. The doctor also said that he will wake up after sleeping for a few hours, so everyone doesn't need to worry too much."

"It's the emperor who dared to assassinate the official of the court. He must be impatient to live. The Jingji Division has arrested him. I will go to interrogate him in person later to see if there is someone behind it!"

When the four words "someone behind it" came out, Madam Jiao's eyes were panicked.

But she lowered her head and didn't dare to let outsiders see.

Although she had done it perfectly, she still missed a step. She never expected that the man would be caught.

She was not looking for a dead man, who might reveal the matter in a few moves.

Although the man had not seen her true face, everything was uncertain.

Madam Wei had the same idea as her, so she asked.

"Are you sure it was the person caught by the Jingji Division?"

"What's the matter? Madam Wei wants to say a few words to her family?"

Shang Ji's mouth today was like a blessing, very sharp, and every word hit Madam Wei's heart.

Her brother from her family was the deputy commander of the Jingji Division. If the assassin really fell into his hands, there would be some room for maneuver.

However, she would naturally not say that at this moment.

"What is Liu Lang talking about? I don't understand. Since he has been caught, you must interrogate him carefully to see if there is any mastermind behind the scenes!"

When she said this, she looked confident, but in fact she was very guilty.

Shang Ji stared at her, as if he was staring at some prey, with a mocking expression on his lips.

For a moment, Mrs. Wei was confused.

Just as the two were confronting each other, some people suddenly broke in from outside, wearing armor, and it was obvious that they were from the Jingji Division.

Their rash intrusion scared everyone.

The leader saw Shang Ji as soon as he entered the door, and without saying a word, he stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

"Hello, General."

"Yes."

His status among all the generals was very high, and no one would think that he was someone who relied on the glory of his father.

Therefore, he was the first to greet him, and then he saluted to the others.

"I'm sorry, Madam Guogong. Today, I came here because the Duke was assassinated in the street."

Mrs. Wei's heart was in turmoil, but her face was still worried.

"What's the situation? Did you catch the person who did it?"

"Yes, the man was caught on the spot. I thought this matter was unusual, so I personally escorted him here. If the Duke's Mansion wants to deal with it on its own, then leave him here. If there is a commotion, then I will take him back to the Capital Division for interrogation!"

The commander spoke fluently and explained the situation in just a few words.

"Leave him here."

"Of course you have to leave him here."

Shang Ji and Madam Wei spoke at the same time, but their meanings were different.

Madam Wei wanted to leave the assassin here to cause trouble, for example, to make him die without any evidence.

But Shang Ji wanted to leave the man here just to show Madam Wei.

With his ability to interrogate the killer, it is estimated that he will find out everything clearly before dark.

The commander was relieved when he saw that the two people in charge of the Duke's Mansion spoke in unison.

Fortunately, he did not take the person away on his own initiative, otherwise if some unknown secrets were revealed, he would be the one who would be blamed for no reason.

So, he waved his hand.

The people from the Jingji Division picked up a man and threw him in front of the hall. He was tied up tightly and his mouth was stuffed with cloth strips.

When Madam Jiao saw the man, she couldn't help swallowing her saliva, then turned sideways, and didn't dare to look at him directly, for fear of being recognized.

Du Jingyi, who had not spoken all the time, now mentioned something with a sharp eye.

"Madam, are you sick too? Why are you sweating?"

Hearing Du Jingyi say this, Madam Jiao felt angry.

The more he tried to hide, the more he was caught by her, so he deliberately lowered his voice and spoke.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. I am indeed a little uncomfortable, but it's not a big deal. Serving Madam is more important."

"Madam Jiao is really a loyal servant. Even in such a situation, she still wants to serve Madam Wei wholeheartedly. I admire her!"

A double entendre, those who understand will understand.

Madam Wei narrowed her eyes and looked at Du Jingyi, trying to see something, but even if Madam Wei stared at her, she couldn't get any answer.

On the contrary, Du Jingyi looked at the man struggling on the ground and said with a worried face.

"Is it him who assassinated his father-in-law? The Duke's Mansion has no grudges against him, why did he do this? Could it be that someone hired him to kill him? The general must investigate it carefully."

As soon as she opened her mouth, Madam Jiao was frightened and felt a chill on her back.