jdhmnovel Chapter 107 These two are really good at acting
Chapter 107 These two are really good at acting
Shi Xing pointed at Zhao Youtang and said, "Look, I came here just for him. People from the Yongning Marquis's residence said that the second son of Zhao was kidnapped in a store. Yongning Marquis came to my military department and slammed the table, accusing us of failing in our duties. There were actually bandits kidnapping people in the streets in the capital, so I tracked them down and came here."
Wu Kun thought to himself, I don't believe you at all. This is the Jishisi, and the Honglu Temple is across the street. Zhao Youtang's father is the Minister of Honglu Temple. It's just a matter of crossing the street. Why do I have to go to your Bingmasi specifically to get there?
But Shi Xing hadn't finished speaking yet: "I didn't expect it was the Criminal Investigation Department that arrested him."
He then teased Zhao Youtang again, "Second Master Zhao, you were not arrested for molesting a good girl in the street, right? Logically speaking, this kind of case is not the responsibility of the Criminal Investigation Department, Master Wu, don't you think so?"
Wu Kun knew that Shi Xing was in cahoots with Zhao Youtang, so he could only bow to Shi Xing and say, "Master Shi, you misunderstood. It was all because of my subordinates' ignorance that they arrested Master Zhao by mistake. I am now apologizing to Master Zhao."
Logically speaking, Wu Kun has been so humble, so Zhao Youtang should just give him a way out if he continues to complain. After all, everyone knows that Wu Kun is Prince Ning's man, so it's better to give the Buddha a face instead of a monk's.
However, this play was led by Ling Chuan, and Zhao Youtang and Shi Xing were just supporting roles. How could they steal Ling Chuan's role?
"Sir Wu, as a subordinate I shouldn't question you, but you were the one who ordered the investigation. Now I have arrested the suspect, and you accuse me of arresting people indiscriminately. You are making it very difficult for me to handle this."
"Shut up." Wu Kun shouted angrily, "I'll settle this matter with you later. Now get out of here."
"Haha." Ling Chuan smiled and bowed to Wu Kun: "I will obey your orders, Master Wu."
After saying this, he waved to his subordinates and said, "Brothers, let's retreat."
When Ling Chuan led a group of people out of the courtyard, Wu Kun suddenly reacted and shouted, "Ling Chuan, stop."
But how could Ling Chuan listen to him? He didn't even stop for a moment, and disappeared after turning a corner.
After the protagonist left, the yard fell into silence. Zhao Youtang crossed his arms and stared at Wu Kun, while Shi Xing stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed, as if he was just a passerby watching the fun.
At this time, dozens of soldiers from the Military Affairs Department were surrounding the door of the Investigation Office. Even though there was a huge screen wall outside the door of the Investigation Office, it could not block the curious gazes of passers-by.
Especially to the Honglu Temple across the street, the news of the incident in the Jushisi had already spread in within a short period of time.
In fact, when Zhao Zecheng first received the news, he didn't understand what tricks Ling Chuan was playing on his son. Although he knew very well that the two were close friends, the predecessor of the Investigation Bureau was the East Factory after all, so he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
However, he was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites after all, and the matter involved his own son, so he could not come forward directly. So he took a detour and asked his followers to go to the Military Department to report to the authorities.
Just now, the attendant came back and told Zhao Zecheng everything that happened in the Investigation Bureau. Zhao Zecheng finally understood the whole story.
His originally tense nerves relaxed immediately, he stroked his beard and leaned back in his chair with a smile on his face: "This Lingchuan is a bit crooked."
The attendant stepped forward and whispered, "Sir, would you like me to pass on a message to Lord Wu to release the man?"
"That's not necessary." Zhao Zecheng said with a smile, "Youtang is no longer idle and causing trouble like before, thanks to Lingchuan. He caused such trouble today, so I will consider it as a favor to him."
Zhao Zecheng stood up and said, "Let's go with me to the Criminal Investigation Department to ask for someone."
When Earl Yongning appeared in the compound of the Investigation Bureau, the originally stalemate atmosphere suddenly became even more suffocating.
Wu Kun was about to cry, but he finally led the giant Buddha out.
"I am Wu Kun, your humble servant, honored to meet the Earl of Yongning."
Zhao Zecheng just glanced at him, without even stopping, and walked directly in front of Zhao Youtang, then slapped him in the face: "Rebellious son, what trouble have you caused outside that you've been caught and brought to the Criminal Investigation Department?"
Zhao Youtang was confused and thought his father was acting.
But the next moment he saw his father winking at him, and then he understood and put on a wronged expression: "Father, I am right, they used the murder case three years ago as an excuse to arrest me."
"You still dare to quibble?" Earl Yongning raised his hand as if to hit him again, but his followers held him tightly, so the slap was stopped.
Shi Xing who was standing by almost wanted to applaud. These father and son were really good at acting.
Looking at Wu Kun again, although the slap from Earl Yongning was on Zhao Youtang's face, it also made his heart skip a beat at the same time. This matter was getting bigger and bigger.
"Lord Yongning, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. It's because the people below were confused and arrested Master Zhao by mistake."
"Oh?" Zhao Zecheng then turned and looked at Wu Kun: "Are you telling the truth?"
"It is absolutely true. Earl Yongning has misunderstood Master Zhao."
"So, my son did nothing wrong, but he was arrested by your criminal investigation department as a criminal?"
Wu Kun's heart skipped a beat. It was over. This Earl of Yongning was looking for trouble.
If that damn Ling Chuan hadn't left, this matter could have been pushed onto him. But now no one knows where he has gone. And as the chief officer of the Investigation Bureau, I have to take the blame even if I don't want to.
"Lord Yongning, all the mistakes are my fault. I failed to discipline my subordinates and made such a big mistake. I will pay homage to Mr. Zhao and apologize to Lord Yongning."
Zhao Zecheng snorted coldly, "You don't need to apologize. I don't deserve it. The Investigation Department is responsible for investigating important cases. As subjects, we should cooperate. Although this case was tried three years ago, the real murderer has not been brought to justice. It is only natural for the Investigation Department to arrest the suspect for interrogation. Lord Wu, this is my duty. I will not bother you anymore. Goodbye."
When he turned around after he finished speaking, he said to Zhao Youtang: "You must cooperate with Lord Wu and explain everything clearly. Don't hide anything. If you commit a crime, even your father will not tolerate it. However, if someone dares to wrongly accuse you, I will give up my title to seek justice for you."
Wu Kun was so nervous that it seemed that Earl Yongning was determined to make things bigger.
"Sir, Sir, this is all a misunderstanding. According to the files, Master Zhao was cleared of suspicion that year. There is absolutely no way he could be related to this case..."
"If he is cleared, we can re-examine him to avoid any omissions in the past. If he is arrested for no reason again, outsiders who don't know will think that my Yongning Marquis's mansion is committing crimes every now and then."
Watching Earl Yongning stride out of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Wu Kun felt a black screen before his eyes and almost fell to the ground.
He calmed himself down, returned to Zhao Youtang, and forced a smile: "Mr. Zhao, this is just a misunderstanding. I will set up a banquet tomorrow and apologize to you in public."
Zhao Youtang was still covering his cheek that had been slapped. He put his hand down and pointed at his face and said, "Did you see this slap? My father said that he would cooperate with Lord Wu to handle the case impartially. Lord Wu, please start the interrogation."
If it weren't for the people in the yard, Wu Kun would have wanted to slap himself in the face. At the same time, he also knew that the person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it, so he could only attack his men: "Where is Ling Chuan? Hurry and find Ling Chuan for me."