Mu Jingrui and Mrs. Xiao have a seven-day appointment.
These seven days are actually enough time for both parties to do a lot of things.
However, Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wan Ning finally realized it later.
Mu Jingrui sent people to investigate some of the past of Zhongliehou Mansion. In the eyes of most people, the Xiao family was kind to others and a famous family with loyalty passed down from generation to generation.
but……
After investigation, Mu Jingrui's men reported that a few months ago, a woman in red was indeed hanged in front of the gate of Zhongliehou Mansion.
This incident once caused quite a stir, and there were different opinions and caused quite a sensation. However, in the end, the explanation given by the government was that the woman was just an ordinary person with a mental disorder and had nothing to do with the Xiao family.
As the investigation deepened, Mu Jingrui discovered that Xiao Yikai had committed more than this crime.
He was lustful and had defiled many good women, especially the maids at home. Almost none of them could escape his clutches.
However, the Xiao family is very wealthy and can use money and power to settle matters every time. In fact, when it comes to those who don't have access to money and salt, they will kill and silence them.
The so-called Xiao family will find a good home for the maid, but it just means finding someone to clean up the mess for Xiao Yikai.
"Tomorrow is the seven-day period. I'm worried..." Shangguan Wan Ning sat down next to Mu Jingrui and said softly, "Old Mrs. Xiao will not hand over Xiao Yikai so easily."
Mu Jingrui was silent for a long time and couldn't help but shook his head.
"I'm not worried that the Xiao family will use force. Even now, the Xiao family still controls the right to dispatch troops and generals in the nearby area. What I'm most afraid of is..."
Mu Jingrui frowned and sighed deeply.
"Forget it, let me worry about these things." Mu Jingrui pulled Shangguan Wanning to sit on his lap, caressing her cheek, "Don't think about anything, trust me."
Shangguan Wan Ning smiled slightly and leaned on Mu Jingrui's shoulder.
Early the next morning, Mu Jingrui brought Shangguan Wan Ning and his confidants to the government office.
The prefect received the news in advance and also knew when King Zhennan and Marquis Zhonglie were going to resolve the matter in the government office.
He was uneasy and tormented inside. He was like an ant on a hot pot. He couldn't sleep well for several days and nights.
"I'm going to see you, Your Majesty."
When the prefect saw Mu Jingrui walking in, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, knelt down and paid homage.
"Get up."
As soon as Mu Jingrui sat down at the top, a group of maidservants filed in.
Mrs. Xiao walked in with Xiao Wenyuan and Xiao Yikai. The prefect did not dare to neglect and walked forward to salute and say hello.
Xiao Yikai's eyes immediately fell on Shangguan Wanning.
This was simply a provocation to Mu Jingrui.
Mu Jingrui secretly clenched his fists, his eyes a little more fierce.
"The old lady is indeed a man of his word. Since Mr. Xiao has arrived, let's ask the magistrate to go to court to hear the case."
"Ah?" The prefect swallowed in horror.
Although Xiao Yikai currently has no official position, he is the only hereditary member of the Zhonglie Marquis.
Sooner or later, he would kneel down when he saw Xiao Yikai.
"I won't bother you, magistrate." Mrs. Xiao slowly walked over and stood in front of Mu Jingrui.
The two looked at each other, and Mu Jingrui was still sitting in his seat, with no intention of getting up and being polite.
Seven days ago, Mu Jingrui would definitely stand up and show courtesy because Mrs. Xiao was old and a loyal family member.
But now, Mu Jingrui has seen Mrs. Xiao's true face clearly and has no respect for her at all.
Seeing Mu Jingrui's firm attitude, Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but her face darkened.
Even if Mu Jingrui's title is higher than that of the Marquis Zhonglie, he can't be so arrogant and ignore her at all.
"Hmph, it seems...the Mu family's tutoring is still lacking." Mrs. Xiao expressed her dissatisfaction.
Shangguan Wan Ning snorted lightly.
"If the old lady thinks that what her children and grandchildren do is considered to be a good upbringing, then the Mu family really can't catch up even if they work hard."
Mrs. Xiao looked towards Shangguan Wan Ning.
This girl does have a very sharp mouth.
Mu Jingrui looked at Shangguan Wan Ning and cast a doting look.
"Since Mrs. Xiao also thinks that the case does not need to be tried, then..." Mu Jingrui's expression turned cold, "Someone, arrest Xiao Yikai."
"Wait a minute." Mrs. Xiao tapped the ground with her dragon-head crutch and snorted heavily, "Let's see who dares to touch my grandson."
After saying that, Xiao Wenyuan carefully took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Mu Jingrui.
"Your Majesty, it's better to read this letter first. After reading it, you can make a decision."
Mu Jingrui suddenly had an ominous premonition.
He hesitated slightly, took the letter and opened it, and the familiar handwriting came into view.
Shangguan Wan Ning saw Mu Jingrui's face getting increasingly ugly, and she had already guessed it.
"How about it, Your Majesty, if you don't have anything else to do, we have to go back."
Xiao Yikai walked up to Mu Jingrui arrogantly, bent down, and said in a low voice: "I think... we will meet again in the future."
After saying that, he ignored the others, waved his folding fan lightly, and walked out of the government office in a swagger.
Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Wenyuan also had proud faces, and the group left without any guilt.
The prefect was a little confused. After a long time, he came back to his senses. He turned around and looked at the silent Mu Jingrui, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty...it's getting late. Can I prepare some food and drinks for you?"
Mu Jingrui glared at the magistrate fiercely, took Shangguan Wanning's hand and walked out.
"Is it a letter written by the emperor?" Shangguan Wan Ning asked in a low voice.
Mu Jingrui nodded helplessly and handed the letter to Shangguan Wan Ning.
Shangguan Wan Ning opened it and read it quickly.
In the letter, Xiao Yujue warned Mu Jingrui not to have conflicts with the Zhonglie Hou Mansion for the time being. The detained beautiful ladies were treated as rewards for Xiao Yikai.
Shangguan Wan Ning never expected that Mrs. Xiao would have the courage to take the initiative to inform Xiao Yujue of the matter, and even shamelessly ask Xiao Yujue for those beautiful girls.
"It's really lawless." Shangguan Wan Ning was also so angry that her face was livid. "Could it be that those girls who were ruined by Xiao Yikai had no choice but to die in vain?"
Mu Jingrui was also very unwilling, but Xiao Yujue had already made a decision, and no one could resist it.
"Forget it, Ning'er, don't be too angry. Let's think of another way."
Mu Jingrui felt that although Xiao Yujue gave the beautiful girl to Xiao Yikai, it was probably a helpless act. Otherwise, he would not have informed him in a letter.
When the two of them walked out of the government office together, they saw a crowd of people not far ahead, so they immediately walked over.
The guards pushed aside the crowd for them, and Shangguan Wan Ning saw the middle-aged man who had complained to them about his grievances and wanted to seek justice for his daughter, lying in the middle of the road covered in blood.
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