jdhmnovel Chapter 447 Following the Same Method
Chapter 447 Following the Same Method
Jiang Xiaoqi and Hua Chengwenbin used the same method to go through all the remaining dozen or so people in the Ministry of Justice prison.
The officials in the Ministry of Justice's prison were used to it; this official would always ask the same question twice, and at the end, he would ask some strange questions that had nothing to do with anything else.
Alright, I'll just record the earlier questions as usual, but I won't record the less serious ones later on, or Shangguan will laugh his head off.
Since Jiang Xiaoqi had the officials record his questions, he wasn't afraid of anything. Although some of his questions touched on private matters, people would only find it a bit strange and wouldn't sue him for violating his privacy rights.
After all, the laws of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty were not yet comprehensive enough to cover the right to privacy.
The testimonies of the seventeen people filled a thick notebook. When they encountered someone who was truly innocent but seriously injured, they would give them a healing pill.
Besides the consumption of Truth Water, an additional seven or eight points were spent that night.
By the time I left the Ministry of Justice prison, it was already dawn. Well, no need to sleep anymore, I'll just head straight to the Hanlin Academy for my shift.
Jiang Xiaoqi felt as if she had returned to her past life, where it was not just 996, it was practically 007!
After getting into the carriage, both of them yawned simultaneously.
The system immediately reverted to its fluffy form, too exhausted to even maintain its tabby cat form.
Jiang Xiaoqi directly fed herself a stimulant pill. The strong minty flavor filled her mouth and lungs, and went straight to the top of her head!
I felt instantly refreshed! Isn't this more effective than an iced Americano?!
The carriage swayed and rattled as it headed toward the Hanlin Academy. Jiang Xiaoqi looked at the system, which had turned into a fur ball and was slumped to the side, and shook his head helplessly.
It seems the system has run out of energy; it needs to get some sun.
Upon arriving at the Hanlin Academy, Jiang Xiaoqi had barely settled in when a minor official came to report that the Emperor had summoned him to the palace immediately.
It seems the Emperor learned of my overnight interrogation immediately; that was quite swift.
The people in the Ministry of Justice prison are quite adept at handling people! Wait, whose side is the Minister of Justice on again?
Jiang Xiaoqi didn't have time to think much. She quickly tidied her clothes and followed the messenger into the palace.
Touching the confession book in his arms, Jiang Xiaoqi calmed himself down a bit. Although the outcome was still unclear, he could at least give His Majesty a preliminary explanation.
"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
"Please rise, my dear minister. Did you find anything during your interrogation that night?"
Jiang Xiaoqi hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, the testimonies of all seventeen people have been recorded, and some of them are indeed innocent."
The Emperor nodded slightly. "You're quite efficient; you've got results so quickly?"
Jiang Xiaoqi handed the booklet directly to the Grand Eunuch, waiting for the Emperor to read it in person.
The chief eunuch turned the pages one by one, and the emperor read them one by one.
Sometimes he frowned, sometimes he looked up.
The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is enough to get a quick look through it.
"Minister Jiang, can you be absolutely certain that these so-called wrongfully imprisoned individuals are completely innocent?!"
Huh? Is this making me take the blame? It may not seem like a big problem, but there are quite a few hidden dangers.
"I am about 80% certain about this. However, before the truth comes out, we can put these people in solitary confinement and stop using torture."
Jiang Xiaoqi knew he wouldn't miss the opportunity to sow discord within the Ministry of Justice.
"Yes, what you say makes sense. Let's do as you say."
Jiang Xiaoqi accepted the order and withdrew, taking his thick booklet with him as he left.
The emperor's ambiguous expression at the end left Jiang Xiaoqi feeling uncertain. Did His Majesty want to find out the truth, or did he not want to?
Should we hold back in this case? Given its involvement in royal secrets, is it truly possible to investigate it thoroughly?
This is outrageous!
Three princes...
Looks like I really have to become a thief this time!
The work at the Hanlin Academy is quite leisurely, and recently Liu Peng and Xiao Ming have clearly become closer.
Jiang Xiaoqi couldn't talk to the other party about her job, so she could only steer the conversation elsewhere.
Liu Peng and Xiao Ming were indeed curious about what happened on the day of the Crown Prince's wedding. How could the Crown Prince suddenly be demoted to a commoner on his joyous day?
The newlywed Crown Prince's wife was also unlucky enough to become a commoner. She had only been the Crown Prince's wife for less than a day when she was back to square one.
The parents of this official's daughter are filled with deep regret. They gave away their legitimate daughter for nothing, and instead of enjoying wealth and status, they only brought trouble upon themselves.
Now, all of his other daughters and sons have become poor marriage prospects, and the head of the household is being openly and covertly ostracized by his colleagues in officialdom.
The once idyllic Qingyun Road has turned into a Gobi Desert where every step leaves a crater. It must have been incredibly unlucky!
Jiang Xiaoqi wanted to temporarily get rid of the chaos in his mind and find a topic to distract the other two, but he underestimated the understanding of his two colleagues.
Although Liu Peng was extremely curious, he decided to try harder to find a breakthrough from his grandfather. As the prime minister, his grandfather couldn't possibly be unaware of such a big matter.
Xiao Ming had nowhere to ask, and he didn't plan to. Sometimes, knowing too much isn't necessarily a good thing.
Especially since he is now just a minor official of the seventh rank, those high-ranking matters are none of his concern.
Today, lunch was delivered to Liu Peng's house. The three of them ate together and then went their separate ways.
Jiang Xiaoqi sorted through the items temporarily stored in the space, and only the Truth Water and Healing Pills were used the most.
Other items that I thought I would definitely need when I placed the order, I haven't even opened the packaging.
After tidying up the props, Jiang Xiaoqi decided to go to the Ministry of Justice prison to see the people who were imprisoned after her shift ended.
After all, the emperor had spoken, and those people could be separated and imprisoned separately to ensure they would not be subjected to severe torture again.
Upon arriving at the Ministry of Justice prison, Jiang Xiaoqi was about to inquire about the situation from the jailer when a jailer rushed over in a panic.
"Warden! Something terrible has happened! Something terrible has happened! The prisoner has committed suicide!"
Jiang Xiaoqi was startled and immediately followed the jailer to the prisoner's cell.
Three or four prisoners were seen with blackened faces, clearly having died from poisoning.
At this moment, the Minister of Justice also rushed over, his face grim, and said, "Lord Jiang, these prisoners all got into trouble after you had interrogated them. Do you have any explanation for this?!"
"Your Excellency, there are many suspicious points in this matter. The clerks and jailers of the Ministry of Justice were present during the interrogation last night. Their sudden death today cannot be forcibly linked to the interrogation."
If you have any doubts, you may report to His Majesty the Emperor and have me stripped of my authority to handle this case. Alternatively, you may present evidence that this matter is definitely related to me and directly convict me.”
Never fall into the self-justification trap!
When others throw doubts and questions at you, ask them to provide evidence of their doubts, rather than rushing to prove yourself!
Jiang Xiaoqi's words came out like a machine gun, leaving the Minister of Justice momentarily speechless.
By the time he realized what was happening, Jiang Xiaoqi had already followed the jailer into the prison to begin the autopsy.