Capítulo 303: Chapter 303: Return Ten Times As Much 7
Geng Zhong was a handsome man in his thirties. He had a stern face, unsmiling expression, and a tall and straight back. He exuded the temperament of a military man. He had been in charge of prisons for many years. Thus, he emitted a majestic yet cold aura. The people standing in front of him didn't dare to move.
The moment Huang Bei Yue walked in, Geng Zhong could immediately tell that she was Princess Bei Yue. He immediately stood up. Geng Zhong stepped forward, his clothes fluttered as he knelt on the ground, bowing to her.
"Commander of Justice, Geng Zhong greets Princess Bei Yue!"
"Commander of Justice, please get up," Huang Bei Yue quickly said. The official position of the Commander of Justice was very high. Even though she is a princess, there was no need for him to be so courteous!
Yet Geng Zhong had performed all the etiquette before he was willing to rise. This action made everyone in the hall extremely unhappy, they all felt resentment in their hearts.
"This time, I will investigate the matter of the arson and find out what happened. I will give the princess an explanation," Geng Zhong said in a serious tone. He swept his cold eyes across everyone's faces in the hall. Everyone shuddered and shrank back simultaneously.
"Thank you, Commander of Justice." Huang Bei Yue slightly helped him up.
"Serving the princess is my duty." Geng Zhong took out a brocade box from his storage ring as he said this, "These are two sleeping pills. The princess must've been frightened and feel uneasy. Princess should place these sleeping pills in the incense burner to calm your nerves and heart."
Huang Bei Yue took it and laughed, "How can I let you spend so much money? Dong Ling, bring the White Jade Snow Ginseng Pill that was given to me by Old Master and give it to the Commander of Justice."
Geng Zhong quickly stood up, "Princess, you mustn't. I can't accept this gift."
"Uncle Geng, this isn't a bribe. My mother had often mentioned you when she was alive but I never got the chance to meet you. So treat this as Bei Yue is showing you filial respect. If you don't want it, then it shows that you don't consider me your friend."
The way she called him 'Uncle Geng' made Geng Zhong's heart heat up. When he heard her mention Princess Zhang, he was even more moved. He sighed, "You've grown so much now and had become more sensible. Uncle Geng hasn't taken good care of you I'm ashamed to face your mother."
"Don't say that, Uncle Geng. I'm already really sorry for troubling you this time."
Geng Zhong said seriously, "This time, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and definitely not hold back!"
Although this Geng Zhong was recommended by Princess Zhang for the position of Commander of Justice, he was still investigating both the residence of Duke An and Princess Zhang. Duke An's residence wouldn't hold any influence over him. However, in Princess Zhang's residence, there is Xiao Yuan Cheng. He is the emperor's brother-in-law as well as Huang Bei Yue's father. So if he investigates, he would have his hands tied.
However, when Huang Bei Yue mentioned Princess Zhang, Geng Zhong couldn't help but think about Princess Zhang's sudden death that year. What's more, he had just seen how emaciated and haggard she (HBY) is with her own eyes so he would investigate everything without any leak!
When the people under the Commander of Justice came to investigate, the people in the residence naturally took a leave of absence. They didn't attend Ling Yang College, and Xiao Yuan Cheng didn't go to the military base.
Flowing Cloud Pavilion, which had been half burnt, now looked exceptionally desolate. Steward Zhou's corpse was carried out, while Pei Yu could only kneel on the ground, crying incessantly.
Only after seeing Steward Zhou's corpse with his own eyes did Xiao Yuan Cheng feel truly relieved.
The news regarding Princess Zhang's residence being set on fire had already spread through Lin Huai City. By noon, young master Luo Luo of the Bu Ji Er family had personally come to visit. As soon as he entered, Princess Ying Ye had also arrived.
Capítulo 304: Chapter 304: Return Ten Times As Much 8
The Princess had arrived. It was another torture. Everyone within the Princess Zhang's manor all came out to salute and pay respects.
Princess Ying Ye's face was unhappy. She pulled at Huang Bei Yue's hand, sitting on the main seat in the front hall. The beautiful phoenix eyes coldly stared at Xiao Yuan Cheng and a couple of young misses. She coldly exclaimed: "Today, what happened had spread outside. Emperor's son-in-law Xiao's deeds really lead people to be shocked ah!"
Today, due to the fact that the people within the Princess Zhang's manor were not allowed outside so Xiao Yuan Cheng had no idea what happened outside yet. Seeing that Princess Ying Ye was that angry, he was really confused: "This official is stupid. Princess Ying Ye, please explain."
Princess Ying Ye harshly slapped the table, standing up. She hollered, infuriated: "You're stupid? Not only are you stupid, but you are also an idiot! You are so brave ah. Even Princess Zhang' manor's financial affairs, you dared to secretly store and be greedy over!"
Xiao Yuan Cheng's heart immediately turned heavy after hearing this. How come this matter, even Princess Ying Ye had heard this? He was frightened badly. He hurriedly kneeled down: "Princess, please investigate thoroughly. This official had been framed ah!"
"Framed? Humph. This matter, before, I had just ordered for Ting Wei Geng for him to investigate this. Whether you have been framed or not, we will find out after the investigation!"
Xiao Yuan Cheng's thoughts immediately turned cold. The cold sweat on his forehead constantly appeared. The hands and feet were both trembling.
Luo Luo who sat in the guest seat was actually quietly smiling: "I heard Nan Yi Country, towards the crime of greed and corruption, punishes extremely harsh. Emperor's son-in-law Xiao, you already take the position as the son-in-law. Everything in the Princess Zhang's manor is yours so how come you still needed to take the risk in being greedy, leading you to take on this crime?"
This Bu Ji Er Luo Luo, although he is not a member within the royal family, Bu Ji Er family's power was too vast. Likewise, Xiao Yuan Cheng was unable to offend him as well. Even if he was mocked and satirized, he could only awkwardly smile.
Huang Bei Yue looked at Xiao Yuan Cheng, slowly exclaiming: "Before the truth comes out from the investigation, we can't accuse the father of such things. Father, first get up and take a seat."
This Princess Ying Ye personally ordered for the people of Ting Wei Si to investigate the matter of Princess Zhang's manor's corruption and greed. How could Xiao Yuan Cheng still be able to sit down? Plus, he had no idea why this matter was spread out. His dream to be promoted probably is impossible.
Xiao Yuan Cheng was held by the servants and he sat down, trembling in fear. He basically was like sitting on needles.
"Bei Yue, you're just like the Imperial Aunt. You both are kind and generous. That's why everyone had bullied on your head!" Princess Ying Ye, today, was determined to teach a lesson within Princess Zhang's manor.
This morning, she had heard that Xiao Yuan Cheng was corrupting the financial affairs within Princess Zhang's manor and this led her to be infuriated. Plus, based on the past rumors about Princess Bei Yue, how could she still sit down and not do anything?
The Imperial Aunt isn't here anymore. But Huang Bei Yue is still part of the royal family! These people dared to bully her like this so in the future, wouldn't they flip the sky over?!
Her words were especially said for Xiao Yuan Cheng and the concubines to hear. Once Concubine Qin had heard this, she couldn't help to mumble under her breath: kind and generous? If this Princess Ying Ye had seen the harsh look on Huang Bei Yue's face when she killed someone, she wouldn't be saying that she was kind and generous!
Princess Ying Ye looked at the concubines who stood by the side, coldly explaining: "This type of ugly matter within Princess Zhang's manor of corruption and greed, I had seen through son-in-law Xiao. No one can escape the guilt. Everyone within this manor will be investigated!"
Concubine Xue and Concubine Qin's faces were pale white. Princess Ying Ye didn't give them the chance to talk, continuing to say: "Today, it's convenient that Ting Wei Geng Daren and Bu Ji Er family's Luo Luo is here. I will let Geng Daren bring the token in order for young master Luo Luo to check everyone's account within the manor."
También te puede interesar
Comentario de párrafo