() "Mr. Zhao, the person who was ordered to inspect the Bai family caravan on a single day was Ma Xiao, the Deputy Qianhu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Just yesterday, Tuoba Lingyun ordered to assassinate Ma Xiao. Fortunately, Ma Xiao was lucky and was killed.
My subordinates saved him. He can prove that the Bai family was wronged. If the Bai family was wronged, then I might not be the one who wants to kill and silence them."
Liu Xia put his hands on his back and smiled lightly.
"Oh? There is such a thing? Lord Protector, why did you kill Ma Xiao? Do you know that he is now an important witness in this case. After all, he was the one who found the prohibited items from the Bai family caravan.
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Zhou Hongchang asked immediately.
"Two adults, you don't know something. Ma Xiao is an unforgivable person who has committed corruption and perverted the law. Today, my country has enough evidence against him and ordered the arrest of Ma Xiao. Unexpectedly, he was rescued by Prince Weiyuan's subordinates.
.Ma Xiao
There is enough evidence to convict me of the crime. This person is greedy for life and afraid of death, and he is unjust for the sake of profit. He is really neglecting the country's public affairs. I will naturally apologize to the Holy One. However, how can the words of such a despicable villain be used as evidence in court?
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Tuoba Lingyun smiled disdainfully.
This case is still a mystery to this day.
Prince Weiyuan informed the Protector of the State, and the Protector of the State announced to Prince Weiyuan.
The Bai family's rebellion case has reached a deadlock.
At this time, Zhou Hongchang and Zhao Changgong looked at each other, and Zhao Changgong said: "Pass the horse roar."
A moment later, Ma Xiao entered the lobby and immediately knelt down to salute.
"Who is here?"
"The sinner Ma Xiao."
"I want to ask you, in the case of the Bai family's rebellion, you personally inspected the Bai family's caravan. What was the situation like that day?"
Zhou Hongchang took a deep breath and asked.
"Two adults, on that day Wei Chen was ordered by the Governor to personally inspect the Bai family caravan. All prohibited items were carried by Wei Chen and Wei Chen's subordinates before. When they encountered the Bai family caravan, they
The prohibited items were quietly placed in their caravan, and then they were captured. All of this was done under the orders of Lord Du Gong. The guilty minister can prove that the Bai family was wrongly accused."
Ma Xiao said immediately.
"Then Lord Protector, do you have anything to defend?"
"Sir, everything must have evidence. You said that I slandered the Bai family for treason, do you have evidence? How can you convince the world just by talking nonsense?"
Tuoba Lingyun smiled disdainfully.
At this moment, Ma Xiao wished he could rush out and fight Tuoba Lingyun. After all, his family had a narrow escape from death yesterday.
If it weren't for the protection of Liu Xia's people, I'm afraid he would be dead by now.
"My lords, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has always acted only through the words of the governor. However, when the ministers put the prohibited items on the Bai family carriage, all my colleagues said it with their own eyes. As long as they are willing to testify, you can
It proves that the Bai family was indeed wronged."
Ma Xiao said hurriedly.
"Lord Protector, can you tell us about the other spies from the Metropolitan Procuratorate who went to confiscate the Bai family's caravan that day?"
Zhao Changgong asked.
"What's wrong with this? Wang Tianyun, go and bring the other spies who confiscated the Bai family's caravan there."
Tuoba Lingyun said confidently.
Liu Xia knew that if those spies saw Ma Xiao's fate, they probably wouldn't tell the truth.
As a result, Ma Xiao was very passive.
Tuoba Lingyun came prepared this time, so the spies you were responsible for inspecting the Bai family's caravan that day were waiting outside the door early in the morning.
After being informed, they all came outside the lobby.
Those who acted with Ma Xiao were all Ma Xiao's subordinates.
There were a total of thirty-seven people that day, and now they are all here.
"Who are you? Tell me your name."
Zhou Hongchang asked.
"Sir, the names of these villains are Zhang Zhenkun, Liu Chengyu, and Xue Bunen. We are all responsible for inspecting hundreds of households in the Yuan."
Immediately, the three leaders clasped their fists and said.
"I would like to ask you, what is the situation when the Bai family's caravan was confiscated?"
"Sir, on the same day we received the order from Master Ma, we went out of the city to search the Bai family caravan. Ten miles outside the city, we intercepted the Bai family caravan by the Zhuwangshui Lake, and then seized the Jade Luo knife from the Bai family caravan.
The golden dragon armor, a set of crown uniforms, and several prohibited items. The caravans of the Southern Chamber of Commerce and the Dongyang Chamber of Commerce happened to pass by at that time, and they can testify for me and others."
Zhang Zhenkun said.
"So, those prohibited items were indeed confiscated from the Bai family?"
Zhao Changgong also asked.
"Yes, it's absolutely true."
Immediately, the spies insisted.
"Ma Xiao, I'm asking you, what's your explanation for what they said?"
Zhou Hongchang said.
"Sir, Wei Chen was killed and silenced by Tuoba Lingyun just because he participated in this matter. He also tried to take away my family and my children as hostages. These spies are all serving in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. If Wei Chen's confession is not credible,
Then naturally their confessions cannot be believed."
Ma Xiao said.
"Gong Tuoba, do you have anything to say?"
"Sir, Ma Xiao has taken bribes and violated the law. According to the law, his family members will naturally be punished. The minor ministers are just doing their job. As for the talk of robbing his family, I call it nonsense."
Tuoba Lingyun smiled lightly.
For a moment, the lobby fell into silence.
Today, the evidence from both sides is currently invalid and has reached a deadlock.
"Ahem, at present, Bai Rongxuan is dead. We, Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment, will continue to investigate. Someone, please put Ma Xiao in jail first. He will be tried again on a later date."
After Zhou Hongchang and Zhao Changgong had a discussion, Zhou Hongchang stood up and said.
"Sir, Ma Xiao is a criminal in our Metropolitan Procuratorate. I kindly request that Ma Xiao be escorted to the Metropolitan Procuratorate for interrogation first."
Tuoba Lingyun said.
"Haha, Mr. Guo, now Ma Xiao has become an important witness in the Bai family case. Regardless of whether he has violated other criminal laws, Mr. Zhou and I have been ordered to supervise this case. Ma Xiao can only hand it over to the Criminal Department and Dali Temple first, and wait for the case
After finishing it, we will hand it over to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. If your Majesty has any objections, you can go to the Holy One and ask for an order. We will definitely do it."
Zhao Changgong smiled lightly.
Tuoba Lingyun knew it in his heart, so he stopped talking and said with clasped fists: "Then I will help you two. My Lord also hopes that this case can be brought to light as soon as possible. Firstly, it will bring justice to this officer. Secondly, it will also bring justice to this officer.
I will ask the procuratorate for justice. We will never let those villains who try to bring trouble to our court go unpunished."
"Haha, Master Tuoba is absolutely right. I also hope that those evildoers who are causing harm to Longdu will be eradicated as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty and Duke, you two are united in loyalty. If you are surrounded, you will naturally report it to the Emperor. We will withdraw from the court today."
"mighty……!"
The officials shouted one after another.
Liu Xia immediately turned around and walked out of the lobby.
Naturally, Tuoba Lingyun also came out of the lobby. The two of them glanced at each other. Tuoba Lingyun smiled and said, "My lord, your witness seems unable to overthrow me. You have to work harder."
"Haha, I have many witnesses. It's okay, I will start with your son first. Did you know? Mr. Xue Ge has started hearing your son's case in Shuntian Mansion today. Just now, I sent Zhao Liansheng away
Go over. Old Xue Ge has a sharp eye and you can escape, but your son, tusk, tusk, it will be difficult."
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
"Your Majesty, you really worked hard for the dog. But unfortunately, when it comes to conviction, you need evidence. Without evidence, Mr. Xue Ge can handle the matter impartially. Also, I will find the suspect who made a big fuss at the Metropolitan Procuratorate last night.
When the time comes, the prince will not be afraid."
Tuoba Lingyun smiled.
"Oh? That's a lot of work. Farewell."
Liu Xia smiled faintly, then clasped his fists and left.
After leaving the gate and getting into the car, Dabao said angrily: "It's so fucking frustrating. We fought for a long time, but we fell behind."
"Brother, calm down. The imperial court is not a world. The imperial court has its rules. If we want to kill him, we must follow the rules. We still have a trump card, don't worry."
Liu Xia smiled calmly.
Dabao was stunned and said, "Then why don't you take it out today?"
"Haha, the time is running out. You will post notices everywhere outside the city, saying that anyone who reports the young master's crimes will receive five thousand silver, and those who commit serious crimes will receive ten thousand silver. I still don't believe it. He is here
Longdu has been arrogant and domineering for so many years, but he can't leave any crime behind."
"Uh, is this your trump card?"
"Of course not. This is just forcing Tuoba Lingyun to jump over the wall."
"Okay, I'll do it in a minute."
"This is my seal. Remember to stamp it on the notice."
Liu Xia warned.
Later, Liu Xia and Dabao's soldiers split into two groups. Dabao went to the busy city, while Liu Xia returned to the palace under the escort of the imperial guards.
When we arrived at the palace, it was already evening, and the huge Longdu City had begun its most prosperous time of the day.
But inside the imperial city, it was very deserted.
Sitting on the carriage, Liu Xia saw the weeping willows on both sides of the road swaying in the wind.
It is now mid-September, and the scorching heat of summer has subsided. Instead, a gust of wind has blown in, giving us some autumn coolness.
In the imperial city, there are houses with white walls and black tiles everywhere, with slightly different sizes and shapes.
The dozens of houses closest to the imperial city have red walls and yellow tiles, the same style as the imperial palace. Those are the prince's palaces.
When I was about to get home, I saw a mighty honor guard marching towards the palace.
Liu Xia saw that the standard of the honor guard was very high, so he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Mr. An, whose honor guard is that?"
Mr. An's name is An Fu'an, and he is a member of the Imperial Forest Army. He is responsible for watching over Liu Xia.
Nowadays, I don't even look up when I see you, so I'm naturally more polite.
"Reporting to the prince, that is the support of the eldest princess. She just returned from his fiefdom recently and is going to celebrate the emperor's birthday."
"The eldest princess?"
Liu Xia had just arrived in Longdu, and he didn't know much about these royal relatives and nobles.
"Princess Chang'an is the sister of the current Holy Emperor. Speaking of it, she should be the prince's aunt. She lives in Nanyang on weekdays. Your Majesty loves her very much and does not restrict her movements."
An Fu'an smiled.
"aunt!"
Liu Xia muttered something, then smiled at An Fu'an and closed the car window.