A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

Chapter 321 The Result of Judge Wu's Case

Shen Qingqian was somewhat moved when she saw Zhao Yichen's pleading look, but she was not a love-brained person and would not ignore the problems between them just because of Zhao Yichen's apology.

You don't need to ask to know that Mu Xinyue is still living with Zhao Yichen, and that woman will not stop. As long as that woman is still there, there will be constant conflicts between him and Zhao Yichen. Shen Qingqian doesn't want to focus on fighting openly and secretly with a woman.

But seeing Zhao Yichen's persistence, he knew that he couldn't get through with him now, so he changed the subject and said, "I'm going back to Beijing now. Do you want to rest in the inn first, or go back together?"

Zhao Yichen felt better when he saw Shen Qingqian's attitude towards him softened. He said hurriedly, "Of course I want to go back with you. The night before yesterday, the prince was assassinated. He was still unconscious when I left, so I have to go back quickly."

"what?"

This news shocked Shen Qingqian greatly, "The prince was assassinated?"

Zhao Yichen looked serious and said, "Yes, I was stabbed in the back by an arrow. Although it didn't hurt my vital parts, the sword was poisoned, so the situation is quite tricky.

However, the imperial doctors are already preparing the antidote. I wonder how it will go today!"

Shen Qingqian's mood also became solemn. She didn't have much contact with the prince, but she felt that he was a good person, at least he had no hostility towards her. If anything happened to the prince, wouldn't King Rui be in a state of panic?

It would not be a good thing if King Rui were to gain power!

But she thought of another thing and asked Zhao Yichen, "You have been busy with the prince's affairs these past two days, so you rushed here overnight."

Zhao Yichen nodded, "Yes, I have been thinking about you, so I came here overnight."

Shen Qingqian suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, sighed and said: "Then let's go quickly!"

"it is good!"

Zhao Yichen felt a lot more relieved when he saw Shen Qingqian's calmed down expression.

Along the way, Zhao Yichen took care of Shen Qingqian meticulously and was so humble that Shen Qingqian didn't know how to face him.

However, everyone was worried about the prince's affairs, so no one talked about their private affairs.

After returning to the capital, Zhao Yichen went to the prince, and Shen Qingqian went to the military camp. She reminded Zhao Yichen to remember to tell her if there was any news from the prince.

The two of them put aside their previous unpleasantness because of the prince's matter, but the grudge in Shen Qingqian's heart still exists.

Two days later, when Shen Qingqian came back from the military camp, Chen Shijun came to see her, saying that Wu Tongpan's case had been closed and he came to tell her the result.

Shen Qingqian has been thinking about this matter all the time!

"Tell me quickly, what is the result?"

Chen Shijun said: "President Wu has been imprisoned and sentenced to life imprisonment. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. More than one million taels of silver notes and more than a dozen boxes of gold were found in his home. He is really greedy!"

Shen Qingqian frowned and said, "Such a large coal mine, which has been monopolized by him for so long, how come there is only so little money?"

Chen Shijun said: "You guessed right, there shouldn't be only that much money, so there must be someone behind him, and that person is the one who gets the lion's share."

"who is it?"

Shen Qingqian asked curiously.

Chen Shijun pondered for a moment and said, "It has not been concluded yet. However, judging from the relevant evidence we have now, the person behind this is most likely King Xiaoyao."

Shen Qingqian thought to herself, this King Xiaoyao has quite a few little tricks up his sleeve, this man must be very ambitious!

"So what does the emperor say? Should we stop the case here, or should we continue investigating?"

Chen Shijun paused and said, "On the surface, the case has been closed, but it is still being investigated behind the scenes."

The secret investigation of this matter actually needs to be kept confidential, but in Chen Shijun's eyes, Shen Qingqian is the most trustworthy person, so he told her the truth.

Besides, the investigation into this matter began only because Shen Qingqian discovered the problem.

Shen Qingqian probably understood what it meant, and did not ask King Xiaoyao any more questions, but asked: "What about Chu Heng?"

Chen Shijun gritted his teeth and said, "That old fox is very cautious. If I hadn't deliberately targeted him and investigated him carefully, it would have been difficult to find evidence!

He was involved in this and abused his power for personal gain, so he was supposed to be dismissed from his post, but the Second Prince intervened on his behalf, and although he could no longer be the Minister of Works, he still managed to get a job as the Chief Clerk of the Imperial Observatory."

Shen Qingqian felt a little regretful and said, "Is Chu Heng thinking that the situation is not right and is joining the Second Prince again?"

Chen Shijun mocked, "I guess so. He betrothed his other daughter to Prince Rui as a concubine two days ago."

"Another daughter, Chu Sisi?"

Chen Shijun nodded and said, "Yes. In the past few days, the prince's condition has not improved at all, and Prince Rui has become more active in the court. Chu Heng hurriedly tried to curry favor with him!"

To be honest, Shen Qingqian really admired Chu Heng. He was really good at adapting to changing circumstances to the fullest!

"By the way, who attacked the prince? Do you have any clues?"

Chen Shijun shook his head, "Not yet. If the other party dared to attack the prince and succeeded, he is not a simple person and it is difficult to investigate."

After Chen Shijun left, Shen Qingqian felt a little depressed. The prince was now seriously injured and his life or death was uncertain. Wouldn't Prince Rui and Concubine Dong's faction become even more powerful?

The more powerful they are, the more disadvantageous it will be for her. She must do something!

Shen Qingqian took out the handwritten letter from Concubine Dong and read it again and again, thinking about how to use it to the greatest effect.

However, after much thought, he still could not find a suitable opportunity to use this letter to deal a fatal blow to Concubine Dong.

Finally, Shen Qingqian decided to take some time to go to the palace and meet the queen.

Yang Zhi has settled his family affairs and returned to the barracks, so Shen Qingqian is no longer as busy as before.