Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 317 Beijing King's Suspicion
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The truth is, I won't sit still and wait for death.

If you dare to touch my people, I will quit your job.

As for whether there will be chaos in the court, wouldn't it be better if there is chaos? So that Emperor Anping can understand that relying on the Jinyiwei's power is not enough to govern the country, and that only scholars and officials can govern the country.

Ye Xiang picked up a pen and wrote a note.

"Somebody come!"

"Master, what do you want me to do for you?" The old butler who had been standing at the door bowed and walked forward.

"You must send a carrier pigeon to the northwest immediately and make sure to deliver this note to He Qiuyuan before the Jinyiwei does!" Ye Xiang said with a serious face.

"Master, don't worry."

The old butler hurried outside with the sealed note.

At one point, another servant respectfully called out at the door, "Master, it's time to go to the yamen."

Prime Minister Ye waved his hand and said, "Go to the Cabinet Office and tell them that I have caught a cold recently and I want to take a half-month leave. All matters of the Cabinet will be handled by Elder Wen for the time being."

"Yes!"

The servant agreed and hurried to the cabinet to pass on the message.

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On that day, Jia Rong went to the Nan'an Prince's Mansion to pay homage on behalf of the Ningguo Mansion. Because of the in-law relationship of the Rongguo Mansion, Jia She and Mrs. Xing came in person, and everyone sat in the sedan chair and brought their servants with them in a grand manner.

At that time, the Nan'an Palace was filled with deafening cries, and a row of monks and Taoists were performing rituals. The scene was more than twice as grand as that of Master Zhen's funeral.

"Brother Shunzhi, you are here too." Prince Beijing walked forward and greeted Jia Rong with a smile.

"I've met the prince."

Jia Rong bowed slightly.

Prince Beijing smiled slightly and said, "Brother Shunzhi, you are too polite. After we pay our respects, let's gather in the back room and have a good chat."

Jia Rong couldn't refuse directly, so he could only smile and agree. After a while, the monks and Taoists finished their rituals, and everyone finished their worship, and they were all invited to the back for tea.

"Brother Jia, don't you think Mu Feng's death is a little strange?" King Beijing pulled Jia Rong and said to him mysteriously.

Jia Rong didn't understand what he meant, so he shook his head and said, "It's not easy for us outsiders to say."

Prince Beijing said: "You are not an outsider. Aren't your two families relatives? This matter has a significant impact on your family."

Jia Rong: “…”

"What does the prince mean?"

Prince Beijing smiled slightly: "You also know that the second son of the Nan'an Palace is a living dead man, right? The Nan'an Palace deceived your Jia family into marriage, and it is only natural that they are punished."

"This..." Jia Rong said with a guilty look on his face, "I don't know much about that matter. Your Majesty also knows that our master happened to pass away during that period, so he didn't pay much attention to the happy events in Rongguo Mansion."

"The second young master of the Nan'an Palace is actually a living dead? What's going on?" Jia Rong asked with a frown.

Prince Beijing looked at Jia Rong for a long while, then said in a serious tone, "That happened half a year ago. The second son of the Nan'an Palace fell off his horse while hunting and became a living dead. He saw many famous doctors but none of them worked. So he actually thought of getting married to bring good luck."

"Although the matter is secret, many people know about it. If Shunzhi doesn't believe it, it won't be difficult to find out with a little research."

"That's unreasonable!"

Jia Rong was furious: "The Nan'an Palace really deserves to be punished. Our eldest aunt is so kind that she didn't even mention this matter when she returned home, and would rather suffer the injustice herself."

"Your Majesty, I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, he looked impatient.

Prince Beijing said, "Brother Jia, please do as you wish."

After Jia Rong left, Xie Qiong, the younger brother who had been following Prince Beijing, asked in confusion, "Prince, is this matter related to the Jia Mansion?"

Prince Beijing smiled faintly. This loser is really good-looking and has nothing to offer. But then again, having a little brother like him can show off his superior intelligence.

"It's possible. First, the Jia family has reasons to do so. Second, the Jia family has the strength to do so. Third, such a result is good for the Jia family."

"But it may be that I am overthinking it. Let's find out the real culprit behind it first." Prince Beijing shook his head.

In fact, he didn't take Jia Rong seriously. There is a saying that goes, "A scholar is good for nothing." If it weren't for his powerful grandfather, Jia Rong would at most be a pensioner in the Hanlin Academy.

What he was really afraid of was Jia Jing.

"Has Detective Zhao from the Criminal Department arrived?"

"They're already here, in the wing room." Xie Qiong added, "Not only are people from the Ministry of Justice here, but it seems people from the Imperial Guards are here too."

"them……?"

Prince Beijing frowned, then immediately returned to his cynical smile.

The Jinyiwei has been very powerful recently, but as a prince, he is not afraid of anything: "Let's go and take a look first."

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"Hey, isn't this Lord Zhao?" Jin Quanbao, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, stepped forward and greeted him with a smile.

Zhao Qin saw the visitor and said, "Commander Jin, I am only here to pay my respects, not for any official business."

"Haha, what are you talking about, Lord Zhao? The murder of the prince of Nan'an Palace shocked the court and the public. We, the Jinyiwei and the Ministry of Justice, are all serving the emperor, so we should work together."

Jin Quanbao knew very well that the Jinyiwei was newly formed and there were few useful talents, especially in terms of solving cases, they could not compare with the detectives of the Ministry of Justice. If he wanted to solve this case, he still had to rely on them.

"Don't dare, don't dare."

Zhao Qin was humble on the surface, thinking: Do the Jinyiwei dogs think he is a fool? What's the benefit for me to help you solve the case? Who knows, he might even be scolded by his superiors, "A dog is meddling in other people's business."

It happened that at this time, Prince Beijing came over and said with a smile: "Commander Jin, please don't rob me. I invited Brother Zhao here."

"Oh? Does the prince also want to investigate the case?" Jin Quanbao said with a smile.

"Of course." Prince Beijing said without hesitation: "Brother Mu is my friend. How can I sit back and watch him get killed?"

Jin Quanbao looked unhappy. He didn't expect that Prince Beijing would be so direct: "Isn't this inappropriate? The emperor has promised to hand over this case to our Jinyiwei."

Prince Beijing smiled slightly, "I have just met with Concubine Nan'an. She has entrusted me to find the real murderer. Brother Jin, do you have any objections? If you have any, ask Zhao Quan to come and tell me."

Jin Quanbao was full of confidence and said, "Our Lord Zhao is on the way." As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Quan arrived with his men.

"Haha, the prince is here too?"

Zhao Quan walked forward and greeted him with a smile.

Prince Beijing said with a smile: "Lord Zhao, I heard that your waist was injured by the White Lotus bandits. Is it better now? Can you move at night?"

"Hahaha……"

Several younger brothers who followed Prince Beijing burst into laughter.

Zhao Mian's face turned cold.

He has been deeply trusted by the emperor recently, and even the Prime Minister has to give him some face. Unexpectedly, he was teased by a few little dandies.

It seems that my reputation is still not enough!

"It's all right now, don't worry, Your Majesty."

"Your humble servant has been ordered by the Emperor to investigate the murder of the Crown Prince of Nan'an Palace. All outsiders must retreat, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!" As Zhao Quan spoke, he actually took out the imperial sword bestowed by the Emperor.

Prince Beijing was startled. He couldn't afford to offend this guy: "Ahem, then let's not disturb Lord Zhao from solving the case. Let's go."

Several of Prince Beijing's younger brothers were also frightened and quickly followed Prince Beijing to run away.

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(End of this chapter)