manynovel Chapter 547 Who dares to act rashly?
Chapter 547 Who dares to act rashly?
Jiang Youzhen's eyes were full of coldness. She now had a guess, but she felt it was a little far-fetched.
The man immediately laughed, "Do you think you can get out after you are in jail? Someone has already reported you for fraud. As long as we find evidence of your crime in your house, we will be caught red-handed."
Seeing Jiang Youzhen's fierce gaze, he thought for a moment and waved his hand.
"Be polite to Mr. Jiang." As the saying goes, leave a way out for others so that we can meet again in the future. Although Jiang Youzhen can't turn things around, what if?
"Please allow me to tell my family a few words. It won't take much time."
Jiang Youzhen said as he stepped forward and, using the cover of his sleeve, stuffed something into the other person's hand.
The leading constable felt the thin paper and was immediately moved. Is this a banknote?
"Then hurry up, I have to go back and report."
Jiang Youzhen turned to the anxious Qing Lang and whispered, "Listen to me now, don't worry, when my parents come back, tell them not to panic, I have a way to save myself.
Remember! Don't panic, otherwise it will only make things worse. Also, go to the Third Prince's mansion and tell him that I was arrested. This matter should be related to him."
Jiang Youzhen was glad that Shen and the others had gone to the farm. If they had stayed at home, they would have been frightened and panicked.
"Finally, these people are not easy to deal with. You should find a way to collect all the valuable items in the room later. Take the gift list given by the two princes and say that they are rewards from the princes. Do not damage them."
Jiang Youzhen thought about it. Although the really valuable things were all in her space, the things placed in the house had all been bought through a clear path. Most of them were given to her by others, and they were not cheap either.
When the officials searched, it was inevitable that things would be broken and some would be pocketed. She could only try her best to minimize the losses.
Qing Lang nodded, "Yes!"
"My Lords, you may search the room." Jiang Youzhen turned to look at everyone, "But the things in the room were all gifts from the princes, so they must not be damaged. If there is any damage, the princes will blame us, and we cannot afford it."
The leading constable and a commander of the military department sneered. Using the prince to pressure them? Searching is a lucrative job. Who would show mercy?
"Jiang Youzhen, the search certificate will be damaged. You are about to go to jail, and you are still thinking about these material possessions? You should worry about whether you can get out!"
Commander Lu Huan sneered, thinking that he could still get out?
One look at Jiang Youzhen's attire and this exquisite and grand mansion tells you that he is not short of money, and there must be many good things in the house.
"Sir, I am only a suspect, not a criminal, right? You said I can't get out, is there some secret?"
Jiang Youzhen looked at the man. He was big and strong, and his eyes kept looking around her yard. He looked like a greedy guy.
"That's right! Who dares to act rashly?"
Suddenly a voice came from outside the door. Everyone was stunned and looked over quickly.
The Fourth Prince walked in with a stern look on his face, leading a group of people.
Jiang Youzhen was a little surprised. She didn't expect that the first person to come was the Fourth Prince. Moreover, she was involved in the imperial examination fraud, and the Fourth Prince did not avoid suspicion.
The fourth prince looked at Jiang Youzhen, only to see that her hair was a little messy and her face was pale, and he was immediately displeased. Fortunately, she was not panicked and seemed very calm, which made him admire her a little.
"Your humble servant greets His Highness the Fourth Prince!" Everyone saluted.
Jiang Youzhen also saluted, thinking of a countermeasure quickly in his mind.
"Student Jiang Youzhen pays respect to His Majesty the Fourth Prince!"
Regardless of whether the Fourth Prince can help or not, as long as he can intimidate these people, it can be regarded as timely assistance.
"I remember that Jiang Youzhen was a suspect in this case, but he had not been convicted. How dare a mere constable be so disrespectful to a man of our dynasty who has achieved the title of a juren?"
The fourth prince's cold eyes swept over the people present, and his eyes were extremely oppressive. No one dared to say much. The highest official among them was only a fifth-rank official. Who dared to challenge the fourth prince? It's not like they were tired of living.
"Your Highness! But Jiang Youzhen is a suspect and we are here to arrest him. What?" Chief Constable Sun Si stepped forward, looking embarrassed.
The fourth prince raised his eyebrows, "Then take it! Did I try to stop you?"
Sun Si watched the Fourth Prince walk aside, and his mind was confused for a moment. What did he mean? If he wasn't here to stop the arrest, then what was he doing here? Was he just here to support him?
"But I have to say this in advance. This investigation must be carried out impartially. What if I find out that someone is using some shameful means behind the scenes? According to the laws of this dynasty, falsely accusing a successful candidate of cheating in the imperial examination is the same as the crime of cheating. The lighter punishment is confiscation of property and exile, and the heavier punishment is beheading in public."
The fourth prince had a smile on his face, but there was no smile in his eyes.
Jiang Youzhen was surprised. The Fourth Prince's performance today really surprised her.
"Alright! You can take the man away, but don't torture him before we investigate thoroughly. If he confesses under torture, I will pursue him to the end.
In addition, this yard can be searched, but no grass or tree may be damaged. If anything is damaged, I will take the evidence directly to your military headquarters and Jingzhao Prefecture to demand compensation."
Everyone's foreheads were covered with sweat. Why should they hold back? They had originally thought of taking advantage of the situation, but now, they could not expect anything.
"Qing Lang! Later, you will make a list of all the furnishings in the house. We can't wrongly accuse these officials. Don't make mistakes when the time comes and accuse the officials!"
Jiang Youzhen took advantage of the opportunity and immediately gave orders.
"Yes!" Qing Lang finally calmed down. Since the young master is not afraid and the prince comes to support them, what else are they afraid of?
The two adults' faces turned pale. How could this be called a search? Have you ever seen anyone being searched so carefully?
They had never done this kind of work when they searched the house in the past. This was the first time for the young lady to get into the sedan chair.
"Let's go!" Jiang Youzhen nodded to the Fourth Prince to express his gratitude, and then walked ahead.
"Yuan Shang, send someone to keep an eye on these people. Nothing less can be allowed in the room." The fourth prince raised his lips, "Of course, nothing more can be allowed."
He finally came to the right place today. Jiang Youzhen gave him a good look for the first time and seemed very grateful to him.
He had told Tong Huaian long ago that it is better to help someone in need than to add icing on the cake. Although the second brother usually gives gifts, at the critical moment, only someone like him can be trusted.
Of course, he selectively ignored the fact that the Second Prince had accompanied the Empress Dowager to the hot spring resort and was not in the city at all.
"Wait a minute! Who is Jiang Youzhen?"
Suddenly, a group of people rushed in from the Moon Gate in front. The leader turned out to be an old acquaintance whom Jiang Youzhen had met once.
Qin Yandong, an official of the Right Assistant of the Dali Temple, a fifth-rank official, was the third son of the eldest son of the Duke of Qin's mansion and one of the male protagonists in the book.