Phi-Fic Chapter 360-1 Asking for something as soon as you enter the cell
Chapter 360-1 Asking for something as soon as you enter the cell
"If Lord Bai thinks so, you can write a memorial to report me. But you cannot take the person away today." Shen Yanxi's tone remained firm.
When Bai Xinan heard this, he was not angry at all. Instead, a smile appeared on his face. However, he quickly suppressed the smile and turned it into a frown.
"Lord Shen is now a favorite of the emperor. I am a lowly official with little influence and cannot even enter the morning court. How dare I write a memorial to criticize Lord Shen? But I am just following orders. Lord Shen, why should you embarrass me? You know, there are so many people and students watching outside this study."
"Master Bai, please don't use this to pressure me. I..."
"I'll go back to the yamen with you." Jiang Suining, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke.
Shen Yanxi was startled and quickly turned to look at her, "Ningning, don't talk nonsense, the Ministry of Justice is not that easy to enter!"
The Ministry of Justice is different from ordinary government offices. Once you enter, unless the case is transferred, it is almost impossible to leave before the investigation is complete. Moreover, if Bai Xinan is following the orders of the Third Prince, it is even more impossible for him to release the person easily before the terms are agreed.
"Ning Mo Zhai has never sold any banned books. Where did these so-called evidences come from? Although I don't know for the time being, I believe..."
Jiang Suining looked at Bai Xinan.
"As an official of the Ministry of Justice, Lord Bai will never wrongly accuse a good person or create an unjust case. He will definitely give me and Ning Mozhai justice. Lord Bai, don't you agree?"
Bai Xinan glanced at Jiang Suining and nodded, "Of course."
Although he was answering Jiang Suining's words, Bai Xinan's eyes were clearly glancing at Shen Yanxi while he spoke.
Shen Yanxi was still worried and wanted to stop him, but Jiang Suining shook his head at him and whispered to stop him from saying the next word.
"There are so many people watching outside. Even if you are not afraid of being talked about, Ning Mo Zhai will still be open for business in the future. Besides Ning Mo Zhai, I have so many other shops. You know that. I can only cooperate."
"Miss Jiang is right. If Lord Shen really wants to do this for Miss Jiang's own good, he should not obstruct my official duties." Bai Xinan took over Jiang Suining's words and spoke.
Shen Yanxi looked at Jiang Suining, and after a moment, finally nodded.
Jiang Suining looked at the guys who were detained in the study and said to Bai Xinan.
"Master Bai, since I am willing to cooperate with the investigation at the government office, and Ning Mozhai will not disappear out of thin air here, please be gracious and don't embarrass my fellows."
"Miss Jiang, this is embarrassing for me. After all, no one can guarantee whether these guys are in collusion with you..."
"Has Lord Bai already convicted me?"
Jiang Suining interrupted Bai Xinan and looked over.
"I just went to the government office to cooperate with the investigation. The truth of this matter is still unknown. Lord Bai said collusion right away, let's not talk about whether it is appropriate. And since Lord Bai came here on orders, he should know what your real purpose is. Why bother these workers?"
Hearing the hidden meaning of the latter sentence, Bai Xinan looked at Jiang Suining more seriously.
The next moment, he spoke to the yamen runners.
"Forget it, let him go."
Soon, Jiang Suining was taken out of Ning Mo Zhai.
"Miss!" Xier followed anxiously.
"Go back to the Jiang family now and tell your father and mother that I am just cooperating with the investigation and tell them not to be afraid." Jiang Suining ordered.
"Miss, I will accompany you to the government office, I..."
"obedient!"
Xier bit her lip tightly, "Miss..."
"Do as I say." Jiang Suining said in an unquestionable tone.
Xier could only respond, "Yes, Miss!"
Shen Yanxi's face no longer had the joy he had in the palace before. He whispered to Jiang Suining to comfort her, "Don't be afraid. I will find a way."
"Okay." Jiang Suining nodded.
Bai Xinan looked at the two of them meaningfully and urged, "Miss Jiang, please."
Seeing Jiang Suining being taken away, the scholars and students who were watching were talking about it in a buzz.
Most of them did not believe that Ning Mo Zhai would really sell banned books, and thought that there must be a misunderstanding. Of course, some people thought that the court would not arrest people for no reason, and maybe Ning Mo Zhai had a problem.
Xier looked at her young lady being taken away, then looked at Ning Mozhai which was sealed, her face flushed with anxiety.
"Master Shen, you must save our young lady. This matter is definitely a frame-up!"
Seeing this, Yuan Liang hurriedly comforted him, "Don't worry, our young master will definitely not sit idly by. Follow Miss Jiang's instructions and report to the Jiang family."
Remembering Jiang Suining's instructions just now, Xier quickly ran towards the Jiang family, but after taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped.
Although she was extremely anxious, looking at the guys still gathered at the door of Ning Mo Zhai, she took a deep breath, turned back a few steps, and spoke to them.
"There must be a misunderstanding in this matter. Before the investigation is clear, you should all return to your homes. No one is allowed to leave the imperial city at will. As long as you cooperate well, your wages can be calculated during this period."
On weekdays, Xier always follows Jiang Suining, so she naturally has prestige in the eyes of these guys.
Hearing this, they quickly responded.
"Miss Xier, don't worry, we will never run around and cause trouble for the young lady."
"Yes, we must cooperate well."
Xier heaved a sigh of relief after hearing what the guys said. She turned around and bowed to Shen Yanxi again, looked at him pleadingly, and then hurried to Jiang's house again.
"Young Master, what should we do now?" Yuan Liang asked Shen Yanxi.
Shen Yanxi's brows were gloomy, "Go to the Third Prince's Mansion."
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Ministry of Punishment.
After Bai Xinan brought the man back, he did not interrogate him but directly put him in jail.
"Miss Jiang, the conditions in this prison of the Ministry of Justice are poor, not as good as those in your Jiang family. Please make do with it." Bai Xinan stood outside the cell.
Jiang Suining looked around and his eyes fell on the bed made of hay beside him. He raised his eyebrows and said, "It is indeed very suitable. Then, Master Bai, please prepare a clean quilt for me."
Bai Xinan frowned, "Miss Jiang is such a jokester. This is the prison of the Ministry of Justice, not an inn. Although I am only a small sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Justice and cannot compare to Miss Jiang's fiancé, I am not obligated to prepare new bedding for the suspect."
Jiang Suining sat down calmly at the table and looked at Bai Xinan with a smile.
"It's true that the head of the Ministry of Justice didn't, but since Lord Bai is in charge of this matter, he has to work harder. Although I'm not rich, I'm well-fed at home. If I get sick in prison, wouldn't it cause trouble for Lord Bai? After all, the Third Prince probably just wants to achieve his goal, not to make a complete enemy."