Volume 1: The Newlyweds Chapter 20: The Unavoidable Prison Meal
The clouds were rising and the splendid sunset gathered on the princess's mansion, making the three hundred acres of pavilions, pavilions and pearl palaces sparkle.
Xue Junyou sat on the couch. Poor old doctor Li, who was nearly 70 years old, came over panting again and was busy going back and forth on the prince-in-law.
Suddenly, perhaps Doctor Li touched a painful spot. Xue Junyou gritted his teeth and closed his eyes lightly.
Luo Junyue, who was standing aside, felt a pain in her heart. She frowned slightly, but she said very hard: "You deserve it! You are obviously injured, but you still go to other people's territory to pick a fight."
Xue Junyou didn't attack immediately this time, because he had killed two people, and Anyang went to save him. This was done in a kind and righteous manner, and even made him feel ashamed.
As a man, he only talks sweet words every day, but never takes any action. Instead, he brings a lot of trouble to Anyang.
"Why don't you refute me? Are you scared?" Seeing that the other party was not the same as usual, Luo Junyue thought she was involved in a life-threatening lawsuit, so she was so scared that she could not speak.
So he said: "Don't worry, I won't let you die if you and I are just a couple, so just stay in peace and take care of yourself."
Xue Junyou turned his head and looked at her. Her charming face was full of emotion, which made people moved.
But the more this happened, the more uncomfortable he felt. He took a breath and asked in a low voice: "This time I have caused you a lot of trouble... Didn't I ask Yun Ni to give you a message?
?You should listen to me and sever ties with me immediately."
"That's not possible!" Luo Junyue raised her head and said arrogantly: "Since you and I have worshiped heaven and earth and thanked you for your kindness, we should share the blessings and share the hardships. Don't worry, who is this princess? As long as I let you live
"No one in Xuanyang City dares to touch you..."
Luo Junyue said confidently, only to hear the sound of a door opening behind her.
The couple looked around and saw a sweet-looking maid in unusual clothes.
This maid's name is Qin Xian, another personal maid in Anyang. Because she was talented and intelligent since she was a child, she also served as the general manager of the princess's mansion.
Because of this, I usually don't have time to take breaks from work, and I can never play around like Yun Ni.
According to Yunni, Qin Zhi was very polite. After entering the door, he bowed to Luo Junyue and Xue Junyou one by one, and then reported: "Princess, the Minister of Punishment is waiting outside with someone, saying that he is asking for an audience.
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At this moment, Luo Junyue felt a pain in her cheek, as if she had been offended. So she bit her thin lips lightly and said willfully: "No! Let them go back!"
Qin Geng looked troubled and reminded, "The Prime Minister sent them here."
Luo Junyue's eyes froze, and she was a little confused: "Uncle?"
Seeing Anyang's hesitation, Xue Junyou just happened to have finished treating the wound, so he stood up and said, "Thank you very much, princess, for protecting me for so long, but this meal in prison is unavoidable. I'd better not cause any trouble to you."
"no!"
Luo Junyue stopped Xue Junyou, feeling reluctant to let go. After getting along with him these days, although this man's words were frivolous, he was interesting. She had never felt so relaxed and at ease.
Thinking about it, Luo Junyue looked back at Qin Zhi and ordered: "What uncle said is not good. Leave them alone. When they get tired, they will leave naturally. I will go find uncle in person tomorrow."
"I'd better leave. If this thing gets too big, it won't be good for you."
"Sit down! If this princess says you are fine, then you will be fine!"
"...
Xue Junyou sat down obediently and suddenly felt that Anyang was delicate and willful, and there was nothing wrong with it sometimes.
... ... ...
"Sir, why don't you go back home first, and we'll stay here to guard you."
As night falls, in front of the magnificent Princess Anyang Mansion.
The temperature dropped sharply and the wind blew coldly.
Han Xianhan, the high-ranking minister of the Ministry of Justice, was shivering from the cold outside. He folded his arms and bowed, pacing back and forth outside the palace gate.
Although he has never been in contact with Princess Anyang, he has heard some rumors about her.
It is said that this princess is unruly, willful, arrogant and domineering. On weekdays, she is accustomed to doing her own thing and doing whatever she says.
But there was nothing she could do about it. She was born to enjoy His Majesty's favor. They, the "lower officials" with no title, would not dare to be careless in treating such royal family members.
If you are a little careless, it will be an irreversible disaster.
After wandering outside the mansion for a while, Han Xian saw a car approaching from a distance.
The car drove from far to near and stopped a hundred steps away from the main entrance of the Princess's Mansion. Soon, an adult wearing a uniform of the third rank of the Imperial Palace came out of it.
This person's name was Li Lingtong, and he was the minister of Dali Temple at that time. The Great Entropy had a strict prison review system, whether it was the imperial capital or the local counties and counties.
The prisoner must first be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment for retrial, then to the Dali Temple for review and review, and finally back to the Ministry of Punishment for conviction and sentencing.
If the sentence is severe and the death penalty is imposed, it will be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment and handed over to the Prime Minister's Office or even before His Majesty for the final decision.
Although it is a bit harsh, this system still has a good reputation among the people.
Li Lingtong, the minister of Dali Temple, who was already dependent on each other, approached step by step and first said something ordinary.
Then he stood with Han Xian and said: "Master Shangshu, Xiaguan has been sent a big gift by Yushitai, but Xiaguan is stupid and doesn't know how to deal with it for the moment."
Han Xian put his hands in his sleeves and couldn't stop walking in place with his feet under him. He turned his head and glanced at Li Lingtong: "What's wrong with you? Let Mr. Li go to such trouble to find me, and you won't be wasted even a moment."
Li Lingtong tightened his black velvet cloak, took out a letter stamped by the Censor's Office from his inner sleeve, and quietly handed it to Han Xian.
Han Xian took it, his feet stopped suddenly, and his whole body stopped shaking.
He turned his head and looked at Li Lingtong in surprise: "Interrogating Mr. Wei Shanwei at night? He has mentioned it since he was a second-rank official? Where did the Yushitai come from with such ability?"
Li Lingtong echoed: "My official has confirmed that the seal is indeed the seal of the imperial censor, but... according to the procedures, when investigating the officials of the imperial court, not only does there not be an oral decree from your majesty, but there is also no imperial censor's seal on it. Our temple
It can be discarded. That’s why I’m here to ask for your advice.”
Han Xian looked sad, quietly pointed to the seal in his hand, and asked in a low voice: "Is the evidence mentioned above verified?"
Li Lingtong immediately said: "I am afraid that I am afraid of being here! Whether it is physical evidence or personal evidence, the first step of the seal arrives, and the follower comes to Dali Temple. Tell me, can this be just a small official in Yushitai?"
Did a clerk make it?"
Han Xian's heart sank, and he glanced back at the Princess Mansion behind him, a little panicked. Then he sighed softly and said: "Let's go to trial. Since the evidence has been delivered to the door, we can't let go of the free credit. God will not take it.
You should take the blame instead."
"But where is the imperial censor?" Li Lingtong was still hesitant.
Han Xian had a smile on his face, as if he had seen clearly: "This seal cannot be reproduced without the censor's examination. As for why there is no official seal, it is because the censor's office does not have the right to directly hand over the case to you without asking for an imperial edict. This is an arrogance."
Felony.
This is the escape route that the imperial censor left for himself. As for us... If the road is hard, we low-ranking officials can follow it. If it is not hard, we will jump into the pit ourselves. First
We will carry your Excellency over there, and when he reaches the shore, he will come back to fish us out. Just do as you are told. Not only that, but you should also do it quickly, and get the conviction and hand it over as soon as possible."
"Okay! The official will do it overnight." Li Lingtong nodded, as if he was curious, and asked: "My Lord, who do you think is behind this seal?"
"Don't ask!" Han Xian immediately raised his hand and refused to answer: "You and I are in charge of the prison trial, and we will only handle everything in accordance with the criminal law, report the kindness of the emperor, and punish the injustice of the people. Only in this way can we live a peaceful life."
After hearing this, Li Lingtong remembered it in his heart. He bowed and turned to leave, but was stopped by Han Xian again.
"Do you have any other instructions, Master Shangshu?" Li Lingtong turned around, saying that the matter was serious and his face was serious.
Han Xian also had a cold expression on his face and pointed at him: "Leave that big cloak on your body. I came in a hurry and didn't bring anything warm..."