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Chapter 67: The Court (Part 2)

Xiang Zhonghui suddenly realized that when Liu Yixuan visited the mansion that day, there was indeed a letter submitted, but it was just a letter of worship. However, Wang Menghai had already arranged for someone to monitor the mansion. He actually learned about this kind of thing. He had long hated him and decided to settle the score with him afterwards.

However, at this time, the Emperor of the Emperor was here, and it was important to explain the matter clearly, so he smiled and said:

"Oh, I remembered that Mr. Liu came to the mansion that day and did submit a letter to him. Apart from that, there were no other letters!"

"Working a letter? I don't think so? Didn't Qiansui say that there were no letters just now? Why did he say that there was a letter again?" Wang Menghai suspected that it was a letter colluded with Liu Anguo and Xiang Zhonghui, so he did not believe the letter.

"I haven't remembered this just now, and I only remembered it when I reminded you. Why do you have to doubt me?"

"This... the officials dare not, but there is an imperial envoy here. The officials are just assisting the imperial envoy to find out the case as soon as possible!" Wang Menghai saw Xiang Zhonghui's angry look on his face, so he had to explain with kindness.

Seeing the two of them fighting, Qin Hui knew the whole story, so he asked Xiang Zhonghui again: "I wonder if the greeting letter is still in Qiansui's hands. Can I submit it for my official to take a look, and it is better to restore Qiansui's innocence?"

If that greeting was just an ordinary visitor, Xiang Zhonghui would naturally be willing to show his innocence. However, Liu Yixuan mentioned the painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" in the visitor. This painting was secretly given to him by Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty. Few people in the world know it. If the visitor was taken as evidence in the hall, more people would know the news about the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". The people watching the fun in this hall were all cultural relics dealers from all over the country, and there were also famous collectors. If they knew it, the whereabouts of the painting would no longer be a secret.

Xiang Zhonghui was in a dilemma and couldn't figure it out, so he had to refuse: "It was just an ordinary prayer, just a few polite words, and I don't know where I was thrown away!"

As soon as Xiang Zhonghui said this, he talked a lot in the middle of the hall, because Xiang Zhonghui kept saying that it was a letter of worship rather than a document of private friendship. He was suspicious for a while and said that he could not find it, so how could others believe him?

Liu Yixuan naturally knew Xiang Zhonghui's concerns. He would rather be misunderstood by others than let more people know the whereabouts of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". Liu Yixuan only regretted that he caused these troubles to Prince Xiang, but regret was useless.

"Haha, I don't know where I've been thrown away? I think it's destroyed!" How could Wang Menghai believe him? He asked on the side deliberately.

"You..." Xiang Zhonghui wanted to say something but stopped, and he didn't want to say anything more.

Qin Hui sat in the hall and listened, and felt that something must be strange. If it were a simple prayer, why didn't the prince come out to show everyone, and he would shirk it away and lose it. So he smiled and said:

"Qiansui, it's only four or five days before this prayer is delivered to the mansion. Since it's an ordinary prayer, I don't think there is anything to avoid. I hope Qiansui will send his family members back and search it out. If you find it, use it as physical evidence, and it's better to make Qiansui innocent. Of course, if there is any privacy in the letter, I can also keep my privacy for the prince."

Xiang Zhonghui said this to Qin Hui, obviously trying to give himself a step, so he had to listen to his words and call the housekeeper of the royal palace and say, "You go to the copywriting in my study to find out if there is a post signed by 'Zixu Zhenren'."

The housekeeper received the order and returned home quickly. Qin Hui continued to try the case in court. He looked at a witness in the court and asked him, "Who are you?"

"The villain is the shopkeeper of Gudingzhai, the capital. I pay my respects to Lord Qin!" Qian Shiliang had good eyesight and recognized Qin Hui at first sight.

"Oh, do you still know me?" Qin Hui was a little curious when he heard that he was the shopkeeper from the capital.

"Haha, I don't know if you still remember it. I've met Lord Qin!"

When Liu Yixuan heard this, he looked at Qian Shiliang with admiration. He, a shopkeeper in the antique business, has a wide range of knowledge. He has seen even Qin Hui who is full of conspiracy and never goes out. It is really not simple.

"Oh? When did you meet me? Why don't I remember?"

"Sir, you are so noble that you have forgotten so much. The villain is the shopkeeper of Gudingzhai. He has framed calligraphy and paintings for the adults. Two years ago, you had a letter for your family to send to the shop. The villain saw that the regular script was square and orderly, beautiful and narrow, and at first glance it was a fine calligraphy. He personally delivered it to the mansion after the assembly. It happened that day that the adult came back to the mansion. The young man met the adult at the door of the mansion and remembered his respect."

Liu Yixuan sneered in his heart when he heard this, "Look at this flattery, it sounds like people can't tell you anything wrong! But what he said is right. Qin Hui is indeed very good at writing. The imitation Song font specially used for printing in later generations was derived from the template of "Qin font". However, this Qin 's "human is not as good as a person', and it is not as 'central and straight' as his words. Alas, it's so sad!"

Qin Hui was also happy after hearing Qian Shiliang's words, and everyone loved to listen to good words.

"I've been awarded too much, I've been awarded too much. Today, I've been here for a thousand years. Those two tricks from this official are not worth mentioning. I wonder what kind of proof you are going to do when you come here?" Qin Hui was clear-headed and hurriedly asked about the case.

"I don't know this, the magistrate asked the young man to come!" Qian Shiliang didn't know what witness he was here to be. The prince of the Liu family colluded with the prince, and it was related to his affairs.

Wang Menghai hurriedly explained: "Sir, it was because of this shopkeeper Qian from the capital that the official saw through the identity of the young master of the Liu family!" He turned around and said to Qian Shiliang:

"I ask you, when **** met the young master of the Liu family in an inn, did the young master of the Liu family tell you not to reveal his identity to others?"

"This... this is the truth." He looked at Liu Yixuan again, feeling sorry for him. If he hadn't talked too much, the identity of the Liu family's son would not have been discovered by the Junzhou prefect. However, he did not regret it at this time, because the whole city was saying that the Liu Prime Minister had an affair with the prince of Junzhou. If this was true, he would have made contributions to the court and there was no guarantee that there would be rewards.

"That day, the villain met Mr. Liu at Honglai Inn. Mr. Liu did not recognize the villain at first. After reminding him, he remembered it. Then he told the villain not to tell others about his identity!"

"Oh, since that's the case, it seems that you are also a trustless person, otherwise how could you tell the prefect?" Qin Hui felt that he was also a traitorous villain, and immediately turned his face.

"No, it's not that the villain wanted to inform the prefect. At that time, the villain only thought that Mr. Liu was also coming to Junzhou to attend the "Porcelain Reward Conference". He probably wanted to buy some high-quality porcelain and return to Beijing. He didn't know that he was here to have an affair with the prince. The prefect saw that the villain knew him and took the initiative to find the villain!" Qian Shiliang quickly defended himself and looked innocent.

"Qian Shiliang! Whose eye did you see me having an affair with the prince? Don't talk nonsense here. I think you have been bribed by that dog official and deliberately betrayed me!" Liu Yixuan then realized that it was the shopkeeper from the capital who revealed his identity. He was careful all the way and never mentioned his family background to others. In Junzhou, only this shopkeeper Qian knew him, but he didn't want Wang Menghai to do all the calculations and secretly inquire about him behind his back.

Qian Shiliang did not dare to get angry when he heard Liu Yixuan's angry shout, so he had to say kindly: "Young Master Liu, this is a villain. It was the prefect who asked the villain. If the villain didn't help, I'm afraid..." Qian Shiliang saw that the prefect Wang Menghai was in the hall, but he still didn't say anything.

Qin Hui knew this well that Wang Menghai had clearly had ulterior motives. Not only did he secretly send someone to follow the Liu family's son, but he also secretly visited his life experience. He was indeed a sinister villain. However, in front of Qin Hui, Wang Menghai and Master Zhu's scheming were not worth mentioning at all.

During the interrogation, the housekeeper of the county prince's mansion came from the hall. Qin Hui thought that it must have asked his family to get the letter of worship.

Xiang Zhonghui took the greeting letter and confirmed that it was delivered by Liu Yixuan when he came to the door that day. He opened the greeting letter and saw the five words "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" at the end, he looked hesitant again, wondering whether he should send the visiting letter... (To be continued)
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