Chapter 683 Liquidation
When He Lingchuan blew a whistle, the mountain goat jumped out from behind, chewing a few tender grass leaves in its mouth.
The two of them galloped along the way, oblivious to the people around them.
"Is this the direction to Jinghong Ferry?"
"Hahaha!" Fu Shanyue laughed up to the sky, "Hurry up and congratulate me, the immortality medicine case has made another major progress."
He Lingchuan laughed, "Why, who did Qingyang State Master confess?"
"How did you..." Fu Shanyue was stunned, and said, "Guess?"
Seeing Fu Shanyue's beaming face, He Lingchuan didn't need to guess: "It must be the Zhongsun family, right?"
Fu Shanyue snapped his fingers: "Sharp!"
"As you wish." This guy has a grudge against the Zhongsun family, so of course he is happy to see them fall. Speaking of which, the Zhongsun family was the first to be involved in the immortality medicine case. Even if the old fisherman of the Zhongsun family denied it, everyone in Beijia knew that Zhongsun Chi had probably taken the immortality medicine.
It can be said that the role played by the Zhongsun family in this case is not very glorious, the impact is also very bad, and it has been pushed to the forefront.
Now that the Qingyang State Master has been arrested, the common people don’t care about the source of the divine blood. They just want to see the powerful and wealthy who disobey the will of the gods and steal the elixir of immortality suffer.
Then the Zhongsun family must be on the list.
"Isn’t this also a way for you to vent your anger?" Fu Shanyue laughed and scolded, "Don’t pretend to be magnanimous. The Zhongsun family must be involved in the explosion and poisoning of the posthouse. You know it clearly in your mind, right?"
"That’s what I wish for." He Lingchuan perfunctorily clasped his fists to the north, "The Heavenly Palace is still wise, and the truth is revealed to the world!"
The word "truth" was emphasized.
"Cang Yingwu reported that the emperor just approved the arrest of Zhongsun Chi, and the court judge was about to arrest him." Fu Shanyue was beaming with joy, "They are slow in doing things. If we rush over now, we can still see it in the heat."
The two arrived at the floating island through the Jinghong Ferry on the ground and quickly rushed to the Zhongsun family.
This is the first time He Lingchuan has come to this place. The characteristic of this island is that the lake and mountains are reflected and connected, creating a spectacular view of an island with a lake and an island in the lake. In the past, the Zhongsun family bought two houses here and connected them to create a unique floating island underwater garden.
The gate of Zhongsun's house is also unique. It is actually located on the shady side. The vegetation is lush and dense, the air is humid, and there are beautiful ferns everywhere, which feels a bit like a primitive swamp.
When He Lingchuan stood here, he felt like he was looking at a super-large tropical rainforest water and land tank.
There were several guards holding spears standing outside the door of Zhongsun's house, driving away idlers who came too close.
Unlike what He Lingchuan expected, there were hundreds of spectators here, but they were not surrounded by three layers inside and outside.
Yes, there are only more than 30,000 people on this island.
But the discussion was already very loud.
Usually, the gates of these nobles are quiet and peaceful, or there are busy cars and rich people coming and going. How could there be such a strange situation today?
Fu Shanyue was surprised: "Is the court judge here so soon this time? It's unreasonable."
As time went by, more and more people gathered outside, many of whom were dressed in silk and silk, obviously to gather information for their master.
Fu Shanyue actually recognized several of them, and they all came up to greet him.
Just when Fu Shanyue was about to turn this place into a tea party, the crowd was in a commotion: "They are coming out, they are coming out!"
The two of them looked intently and saw a team of soldiers walking out of the garden, followed by a large group of blue mermaids.
The mermaid walking in front was old and scaled, with white spots on his skin. He Lingchuan knew at a glance that this person was probably the head of the family, Zhongsun Chi.
There was a familiar face among the young mermaids:
Zhongsun Ce, whom He Lingchuan had seen at the Dunyuan sale.
The mermaids looked anxious, some were confused and uneasy, and some were like bereaved parents.
Fu Shanyue whispered to He Lingchuan: "The one in front is the court judge Huo Ji'an."
He Lingchuan looked carefully and saw that the man had a square face and a beard. He looked rough, but his eyes were sharp as a knife. Everyone lowered their heads and didn't look at him.
When the group reached the door, Fu Shanyue stepped forward and said, "Lord Huo!"
Court judge Huo Ji'an recognized him and smiled a little on his cold face: "Why are you here, Your Highness?"
"I was just going to Lord Wu's house and passed by here, so I came to see the fun."
He Lingchuan secretly despised him. What the hell, this guy rushed from the lower city to the floating island and almost broke his horse's legs.
Huo Jian also understood, but he could not speak out. He only said: "I have official business to attend to, and I have to escort Lord Zhongsun for a while. Let's talk later?"
Fu Shanyue's eyes fell on Zhongsun Chi, pretending to be surprised: "Ah, what's wrong with Lord Zhongsun?"
Zhongsun Chi has blue skin, and He Lingchuan can't tell whether his face has changed, but his expression of despair can't be hidden.
The old man drooped his eyelids, and his spirit was gone. There was no sun today, but he felt that the sky was dazzling.
Just now, when the court officer came to the door with his troops and said in an official tone, "Qingyang State Master accused you of privately purchasing the immortality medicine", Zhongsun Chi felt dizzy.
After worrying for so many days, the Zhongsun family still couldn't escape.
Fu Shanyue's provocation, the Zhongsun family was silent and no one responded, only a few young men stared at him unconvinced.
Zhongsun Chi suddenly looked up and asked Fu Shanyue: "Who else has been arrested?"
The law does not punish the masses. If there are too many people involved in the immortality drug case, then he may still...
He had asked Huo Jiguang this question just now, but the other party ignored him.
The court judge was right next to him, so how could Fu Shanyue answer?
Huo Ji'an said: "Lord Zhongsun must go back with me to cooperate with the investigation. Your Highness will know the reason in a few days."
Fu Shanyue said "oh" and immediately stepped aside: "Lord Huo, business is more important!"
Zhong Sunchi walked a few feet and suddenly turned to look at Fu Shanyue: "Fu Shan boy, you and your son will not have a good ending."
He seemed to come back to his senses, his eyes full of hatred.
"Really?" Fu Shanyue waved at him, "I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for that day. Old man, goodbye."
Seeing Zhong Sunchi and Zhong Sunce being taken away by the government, the other mermaids of the Zhongsun family crowded at the door, at a loss. They have lived comfortably on this island for decades and never imagined that they would have to face such a situation one day.
Fu Shanyue seemed to smile, and took a long breath: "The air on the island is really good today."
He Lingchuan played a supporting role for him: "The feng shui here is very good."
"After a year or so, this underwater garden should be sold." Fu Shanyue whipped his whip and made an empty sound, "When the time comes, it will be good to buy it and raise fish."
Someone from Zhongsun's family glared at him: "You are talking nonsense..."
Before he finished speaking, he was pulled back by his family.
The group of mermaids quickly walked back to the manor amidst the pointing and talking of the crowd, and closed the door to block everyone's sight.
"No fun to watch, go back." Fu Shanyue was already satisfied to come and see old man Zhongsun off for the last time.
The two turned their mounts and went back. Fu Shanyue said coldly, "The Zhongsun family is finished."
"With so many people in Zhongsun, can't they think of a way to salvage the old man?"
"Everyone in his family is mediocre. Can they have such a skill?" Fu Shanyue sneered, "Even if they do, it's too late to save the family. The old man looked ugly just now, and he probably figured it out."
He pouted behind him, "Believe it or not, if there are a few smart fishmen, they will not think about how to salvage the old man after closing the door, but how to divide the family property and make more money. Before the tree falls, the monkeys have to grab more fruits and leave."
"In two months at most, the treasures that old man Zhongsun has collected for many years will appear in the ghost market. Maybe they will appear at the next Dunyuan sale."
The Zhongsun family is probably finished this time. Two hundred years of glory, in the blink of an eye, it was blown away by the wind and rain, it was also very fast.
The imperial capital makes money and the imperial capital spends it, and once it is separated, it wants to take it home. Oh, there is no escape from this rule.
"In addition to the mermaids, Qingyang State Master also revealed six families." Fu Shanyue continued, "Some can call the shots, some are insignificant minor officials; some have retired, and some are still serving in the royal court. I heard that the court judge will also send people to invite them."
"Invite" is too polite.
He Lingchuan heard that one of the families was in the lower city, and it was already in chaos. The army sent by the court judge was like wolves and tigers, and the crowds of onlookers waiting outside the door to watch the excitement were squeezed like sardines.
"It seems that the sky prison will be full soon." He Lingchuan thought for a while and said, "So, there are only seven families who bought the elixir of immortality?"
It is obviously not true.
Fu Shanyue coughed lightly: "It's good to find seven families, at least we have an explanation."
Some people understand, and it's all unspoken.
How could there be only seven families who bought the elixir of immortality privately? But if all the officials who committed the crime were dealt with, the impact on the royal court would be no less than a tsunami.
When it involves too many people, we have to use the sonorous old saying -
The law does not punish the masses.
Arrest a few typical cases, give an explanation to the demon king of the vassal state, and stop the world from talking nonsense. That's enough; as for the others, just ignore the big ones and the small ones, and make the mesh wider.
When the water is too clear, there will be no fish.
As for the doubts of "too few arrests" from the people, you ordinary people are not the investigators, do you have any concrete evidence in your hands?
If you don't have evidence, what are you questioning? Do you believe me, I accuse you of false accusation?
"How will Lingxu City deal with these buyers?"
"It won't be light." Fu Shanyue smiled, "Since they have been pushed out, they will have to bear the wrath of the gods and the vassal state." Double.
He Lingchuan thought for a moment, "What about Cen Boqing?"
"Qingyang Imperial Master was arrested, and he is an accomplice." Fu Shanyue stroked his chin and said, "It depends on how the Grand Minister of Agriculture operates, and Yao Xingning, tsk, she will do her best."
"Is the Grand Minister of Agriculture okay?"
"He will be punished." Fu Shanyue couldn't say for sure, "Whether he will be convicted or not, that's not certain, right?"
There are a lot of things to say here, and He Lingchuan doesn't understand the laws of Lingxu City at all.
"Then, what about Qingyang Imperial Master herself?"
"That's the hardest to say." When mentioning Qingyang Imperial Master, Fu Shanyue said seriously, "Qingyang Imperial Master has a deep connection with two generations of emperors. To be honest, I am surprised that she was actually arrested this time."
"Maybe it's because the Heavenly Palace is determined?" The game between the emperor and the Heavenly Palace is not something he, a small prince of Chiyan, can know, "This matter has been settled, I'm going back to Chiyan. What about you, will you go back with me?"