Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 68 Killing the chicken to scare the monkey

"Does it really work?"

Cui Zhufeng was somewhat surprised, but also very happy. She really wanted to do something for those innocent people who had died, even if it was just a small thing.

"Of course!"

Jiu Que quickly flipped through the ledger, then smiled.

With this ledger, all those hiding behind the scenes will be exposed! I originally thought this case would be difficult, taking at least ten days to half a month, but I didn't expect that we could catch people in just one night!
At this moment, Ying Jiuque's back and legs were no longer aching, and he even had the energy to call for help. He called out to Jia Twenty-Three repeatedly, and even summoned the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Now, even more manpower was needed. The Golden Armor Guards bestowed by His Majesty were not enough, and the Ministry of Justice couldn't just stand by and watch. Since it was a criminal case, the Ministry of Justice couldn't stand idly by!

Moreover, this might actually be a good thing that leads to promotion and wealth.

At this moment, Chunyu Shuang also appeared. After thinking it over carefully all night, she decided to stand with Ying Jiuque. She had been in the position of clerk in the Ministry of Justice for too long. There were too few female officials in the court, and most importantly, there were no high-ranking female officials, so she had no chance of being promoted. She was very capable, and it was precisely because of her capability that her superiors in the Ministry of Justice did not want her to be promoted. After all, if such an outstanding subordinate as her were promoted, who would do the work?
Yes, even though everyone acknowledges Chunyu Shuang's abilities, they don't want her to be promoted.

Chunyu Shuang had waited many years, and finally, Ying Jiuque appeared. Although she didn't know why His Majesty valued Ying Jiuque so much, she wasn't willing to let go of the opportunity presented by this ladder to heaven. Opportunity always comes with danger, and she was willing to take that risk.

"grown ups."

“Chunyu”.

Ying Jiuque glanced at Chunyu Shuang. Some people, even if they don't know each other well, already have a great understanding. As long as they make eye contact, they can understand what the other is thinking. Just like now, Ying Jiuque knew Chunyu Shuang's decision, but didn't try to persuade her. He just smiled calmly.

"You've come at the perfect time, just when we're short-handed. Let's go, let's go arrest some people."

"Yes."

As for the scream of the Vice Minister of Revenue, well, he was probably just hallucinating because he wasn't asleep. Who would care?

Zhang Yuan, an assistant secretary in the Ministry of Personnel, hadn't slept well all night and only managed to fall asleep just before dawn. However, he was awakened by a commotion in his drowsy state. Before he even opened his eyes, his first instinct was to get angry, but then he heard a soft laugh.

woman?

He didn't seek out any concubines last night. Which maidservant was trying to climb into his bed? So oblivious! The master is exhausted…

"It seems Lord Zhang is still engrossed in his dream, and it's not my place to stop him, as an outsider. Let him wake up."

This voice...

"Wow!"

Zhang Yuan, who was pondering whose voice it was, was jolted awake by a basin of icy well water, nearly jumping off the floor! What the hell?! Who dares?!

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Ying Jiuque's face, the face he least wanted to see right now.

"Should...should the Nine Palaces?"

After a pause, Zhang Yuan barely dared to utter a sound. Looking back, he saw a large group of people standing behind Ying Jiuque, all staring at him menacingly, and carrying swords and knives!
what's the situation? !

"What are you doing?"

"Oh, you mean these things? It's nothing, I just wanted to invite Lord Zhang to be my guest." "To...where to?"

"The Criminal Department."

For a moment, Lord Zhang's eyes widened, but he quickly calmed down.

"Lord Ying is joking. I have not done anything illegal or disorderly, so why should I go to the Ministry of Justice? Even if you are now in charge of the Wuyou Cave case, you cannot arrest officials in the court without distinguishing right from wrong, can you?"

Ying Jiuque stared at him for a few moments.

"Lord Zhang's information network is quite impressive. His Majesty only entrusted this matter to me last night, before the court session even started, and you already know about it? Anyone who didn't know better would think you had planted a spy in the palace."

Zhang Yuan shuddered. This was no joke; spying on the Emperor's whereabouts—did his entire family have a death wish?

Fortunately, Ying Jiuque didn't want to joke with him anyway, so he simply dodged aside. The guards behind him pounced on him like wolves and tigers, tied up the disheveled Zhang Yuan, and dragged him into the courtyard. As Zhang Yuan struggled, he discovered that his whole family had been captured, and he was filled with grief and indignation.

"master!"

"Father! Who are these people? Why have they come to our house?"

"Dad! They're gripping my hand so hard it hurts! Please make them let go!"

……

A scene of utter chaos, yet what a beautiful picture of deep affection between husband and wife, father and son, brothers and sisters!
Looking at his disheveled wives, concubines, and children, Zhang Yuan felt his blood boil.

“Ying Jiuque! How dare you! I am a fourth-rank official! Even if you are in charge of this matter, you cannot arrest people without authorization! Especially not my family members! You…”

He swallowed back what he was about to say in front of Ying Jiuque's God-Slaying Whip.

Ying Jiuque swung the God-Slaying Whip around with two fingers, then rubbed his ears.

"What did you say? I don't think I heard you clearly?"

A threat! This was a blatant threat! Ying Jiuque was merely a minor sixth-rank official; even with the God-Slaying Whip bestowed by His Majesty, he wouldn't dare lay a hand on him! Zhang Yuan was clearly certain, but inexplicably, he dared not utter another word. After all, Ying Jiuque didn't seem like the type to back down.

Seeing Zhang Yuan cower back like a coward, Ying Jiuque clicked his tongue. Wouldn't it have been better if he had done this earlier?
"Lord Zhang, do you plead guilty? You were involved in the Wuyou Cave case too. Where did all the money you earned go?"

"What silver? What Worry-Free Cave! I am an official appointed by the imperial court, how could I be associated with Worry-Free Cave?"

Zhang Yuan categorically denied it.

Ke Ying Jiu Que remained completely unfazed. She simply clapped her hands and ordered a search. To be fair, she wasn't entirely without any special advantages in this world; although a flawed one, she could still foresee certain plot points. Just not all of them. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to enjoy the drama so pleasantly back in the palace.

But coincidentally, she remembered this scene, only more than ten years earlier. This Lord Zhang had quite a lot of private treasures, and the location was also very clever.

Zhang Yuan's mansion boasted pavilions, terraces, and gardens—everything one could desire. The small lake, in particular, with its Taihu stones, was considered a scenic wonder of the capital, the envy of many of his colleagues. However, when he noticed Ying Jiuque's gaze fixed on the small lake that ran through the front and back of the mansion, Zhang Yuan swallowed hard. Could it be? It shouldn't be that easy to discover, right? He had gone to great lengths to hide that gold; he couldn't let it be recognized at a glance.
Ying Jiuque, carrying the God-Slaying Whip, slowly approached the lakeside amidst the bewildered and tense expressions of the crowd. The whip dangled in the water, creating ripples with her movements. The vibrant koi carp in the water were startled and hid far away.

No one knew what Ying Jiuque was going to do. Chunyu Shuang frowned and followed her gaze to the strangely shaped Taihu stones in the lake. Could it be...?
(End of this chapter)