When Qiu Chan heard this, she was very grateful and nodded quickly.

"What my father-in-law said just now is right. No matter what, take the child out first. Yongmenzi Di is a big shot and a high official. We won't cause trouble for him. In this way, don't you have some strong martial arts guards at home? You can bring him with you.

, I will go with you, if you don’t hand over the people, I will directly maim them!"

"Oh my god, what are you talking about? Shut up." Yongmen Zidi quickly walked over and put his hand on Lu Xixiang's shoulder.

Lu Xixiang looked at Yongmen Zidi and said, "Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

"You are just making a fool of yourself. Do you think the prison of the Criminal Department is just a decoration? If you say we will fight, we will fight in. Who do you think the people in the Criminal Department are? You can beat whoever you want."

"I don't care about that. You and Chi Zhongtian are friends, and I am also a friend with Chi Zhongtian. In terms of friendship, we are no worse than him and you. You don't care about me. The worst is mine."

"Whatever is yours is mine, Xixiang, don't be angry." Yongmenzi Di Haoyan advised.

"Xixiang, Zidi didn't say that he didn't care, but your method will definitely not work. This is the capital, and you can't mess around." Yongmen Zhen said.

In front of outsiders, Lu Xixiang still had to be considerate, so she didn't say anything more.

"It's too late today. I'll think of a solution tomorrow morning. I'll go find Wen Ru and find out what's going on."

"That's fine."

After everyone discussed it, this was the only way for the time being. Even though Qiu Chan was impatient, she had no choice.

But at this moment, in the back hall of the Ministry of Punishment, the lights were brightly lit, and several officials from the Ministry of Punishment were interrogating Shao Jin.

Since Shao Jin was a fourth-grade imperial guard general, the people from the Ministry of Punishment did not make things difficult for him.

Shao Jin was sitting on a chair, opposite three officials from the Ministry of Justice.

"Shao Jin, I advise you to tell the truth as soon as possible. Master Guo said that if you still don't tell the truth, you will have no choice but to report to the imperial court. You know that what the emperor hates most today is those who have access to the lifeblood of the country."

Shao Jin shook his head and said: "I am telling the truth. It is a friend introduced by Wen Ru. His surname is Huang, and he is in the jade business. His goods were robbed, and he asked me to get them back. The money was the reward he gave me.

"

"You said you were robbed. Are those the people you were asked to meet before?"

"Yes, it's them."

"But do you know who they are?"

"Bandits."

"Bandits? What a joke, they are all official servants of the Huai County Yamen! They are the official servants escorting the official bank!"

"They lie!"

"Let me ask you again, when did you see them?"

"today."

"It's ridiculous, it was obviously three days ago! Three days ago, the tax money was lost on the road, and they said you were the one who robbed it."

"You are ridiculous! You lost it three days ago, why are you telling me now?" Shao Jin said angrily.

"Those officials have been detained in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. You said you just saw them today, which is nonsense!"

"I'm not talking nonsense, they are talking nonsense."

"Forget it, since he won't tell the truth, let's not force him. Take him down and report directly to Mr. Guo tomorrow." Another official stood up and said, and soon, the yamen of the Ministry of Punishment handed Shao Jin over.

Brought it down.

After Shao Jin left, the three officials also left, and then two more people walked in.

"It seems that we can only tell the emperor."

"He also asked for it."

"I'm afraid, he will die this time."

...

When he went to court early the next morning, Yongmenzi Di was always on tenterhooks, because before he went to court, he saw Guo Dongcheng whispering to several old ministers.

According to official customs, if someone is whispering before going to court, it means someone is definitely looking for support.

The emperor did not come to the morning court today, and it was King De who presided over the affairs of the court.

In recent years, the emperor has rarely attended court in person, giving King De the opportunity to gain more experience.

"Your Highness, I have something to report."

Just when the prince was about to retire, Guo Dongcheng spoke.

"Master Guo, what's the matter?"

"A few days ago, a major discovery was made in the case of tax bank theft in Huai County."

"What! Say it quickly."

Three days ago, Huai County sent some tax money back, but it was lost halfway because the tax money was delivered in batches. The first two batches arrived, but the last batch was lost.

The escorting officials only said that they had been robbed, but no one could tell by whom. The emperor was furious and ordered the magistrate of Huai County to be dismissed from his post, and then ordered the case to be strictly handled.

But there has been no progress in the case. When Guo Dongcheng said this today, King De suddenly became excited.

"The suspect who robbed the tax bank has been arrested."

"Who is it!"

"Your Highness, this person is an official of the imperial court."

"The official of the imperial court? Humph, no matter who he is, if he dares to use the brains of tax collectors, he will die!" King De said angrily.

"Your Highness, can you allow me to respond privately to avoid any negative impact?" Guo Dongcheng said after looking around.

"No, it's a business matter, it won't have any impact, just say."

"Yes, Your Highness, the people from the Military and Horse Department got the news yesterday that someone was using tax money to buy things. After the people from the Military and Horse Department went there, everyone got the stolen goods and recovered 6,000 taels of tax silver. As for buying things with tax money,

After investigation, the man from Dongxi is Shao Jin, the deputy commander of the Zuoxiang Camp of the Imperial Guard."

"Shao Jin?"

When King De heard this name, he didn't even react.

"Does the Praetorian Guard have this person?"

"Your Majesty, I know this person is indeed there." Yongmen Zidi, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up.

He knew that he had to say a few words for Shao Jin now, otherwise, Shao Jin might be in trouble.

King De is now eager to make meritorious deeds and may convict Shao Jin without careful questioning.

"Master Yongmen, do you know that Shao Jin?"

"I know you. In fact, Your Highness, you should know me too."

"Oh? What do you mean, Mr. Yongmen?"

"Shao Jin was recommended to the Imperial Guard by Shang Wubo Chi Zhongtian. It was General Long who handled the matter at that time, and I also asked a few questions."

"Oh? People from Chi Zhongtian?" King De asked with a frown.

"Exactly, Your Highness, I think this matter is very strange. Shao Jin would not do anything to rob tax money." Yongmenzi Di continued.

"Master Yongmen, I have heard that you have a very close personal relationship with Shang Wu Bo Chi Zhongtian, but this is above the imperial court. As a minister, you cannot be too biased in your words." Guo Dongcheng said.

"Thank you, Mr. Guo, for reminding me. I know what to do."

"I'm afraid that Mr. Yongmen is too partial. Don't forget that you made a fuss last night and wanted to take Shao Jin out of the prison." When Guo Dongcheng said this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Yongmenzi Di was stunned and said with a smile: "It is indeed true, so what? I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to be thrown into prison before being convicted."
Chapter completed!