His Highness the King of Yan was willing to recruit her into his service. Eunuch Yang deliberately kept her in the dark for a period of time in order to break her pride and make her obey him.
Feng Shaojun showed surprise on his face and hurriedly thanked Eunuch Yang: "Thank you very much, Eunuch Yang. Thanks to Eunuch Yang for interceding for me, otherwise, I would not have been accepted by His Highness so easily."
Eunuch Yang coughed lightly: "His Royal Highness King Yan is currently investigating a murder case. This murder case is not trivial and involves nobles in the palace."
"Your Highness would like to put your ability to use."
In other words, you have to run an errand for His Highness King Yan first. Once the errand is done, you will be eligible to visit His Highness King Yan. If you fail, don't be shy about going to Prince Yan's Mansion.
Feng Shaojun had already expected it and responded calmly: "Please let me know, Mr. Yang."
In her previous life, she secretly worked for King Yan and made meritorious deeds many times. Eventually, she became King Yan's most trusted right-hand man.
Now that she is under the command of King Yan again, she must do her best.
This attitude quite satisfied Eunuch Yang.
Eunuch Yang whispered: "There is a man imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. His surname is Tian and his name is Tian Kun. He is in his forties this year and is a member of the clan of Concubine Tian Shu in the palace."
Concubine Tian Shu is the biological mother of King Zhao.
Among the four princes, the one belonging to King Zhao has the lowest background.
Concubine Tian Shu was originally a person close to Empress Liu, and she was a low-level servant of the Foot Washing Palace. By chance, she caught the eye of Emperor Long'an and accepted her favor.
Then, Concubine Tian Shu became pregnant and gave birth to the prince.
The childless Empress Liu deserved a lot of punishment and was very cold towards Concubine Tian Shu.
Concubine Tian Shu shyly wanted to give her son to Queen Liu, but Queen Liu refused to take it, so she had to raise it herself.
Empress Liu died of illness ten years ago. King Qin's biological mother and King Yan's biological mother also passed away one after another.
Emperor Long'an did not establish another queen. The Queen Mother Cao was respected in the palace, and the person in charge of palace affairs was Cao Guifei, as well as several favored young concubines.
Concubine Tian Shu, who had long since aged and lost her beauty, had a place in the harem by virtue of having given birth to King Zhao. The Tian family, relying on the power of Concubine Tian Shu and King Zhao, had done many evil things by robbing women of the people and occupying fertile land.
This Tian Kun was even more evil. He actually secretly started the business of selling young girls and boys. The boys were specially selected to be two or three years old and sold to wealthy families who lacked sons. Most of the girls were sold into brothels.
Even worse, young girls are sold to wealthy businessmen or nobles with special hobbies.
Tian Kun relied on this business to seek huge profits. It is unknown how much tribute he paid to King Zhao, Concubine Tian Shu and his wife in private.
This time Tian Kun was arrested and sent to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice because some of the trafficked women were violent and refused to be humiliated and committed suicide while being "trained".
When Tian Kun's men were disposing of the corpse, they were caught red-handed by agents from the Criminal Department...
Whether it was a coincidence or whether he had been targeted by the Ministry of Justice for a long time, there is no need to investigate in detail. In short, these people could not resist torture and confessed Tian Kun.
After Tian Kun entered the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, he refused to plead guilty.
Daqi had a custom of punishing officials but not becoming officials. Tian Kun was not an official from the imperial examination, but he was a younger brother of Concubine Tian Shu, and he had the title of Wailang, a member of the sixth-grade ceremony department. After entering the Ministry of Punishment, he could only question people, but could not impose punishments.
As soon as Tian Kun entered the prison, King Zhao got the news and immediately went to King Yan privately to plead for mercy: "Second brother, Tian Kun is greedy for money, but he never has the courage to take human life lightly. Please raise your hand and let him live."
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King Yan said calmly: "There are hundreds of prisoners in the prison of the Criminal Department. I let Tian Kun go today, and if someone comes to intercede tomorrow, should I continue to let him go?"
"Third brother, please come back!"
King Zhao was choked for some reason. He turned around and went into the palace to tell Concubine Tian Shu.
Concubine Tian Shu begged before Emperor Long'an with tears and runny noses.
Looking at Concubine Tian Shu's face, Emperor Long'an summoned King Yan to the Holy See to inquire about the matter in person. After King Yan truthfully reported the matter, Emperor Long'an said: "This case must be settled as soon as possible. I will give you five days to order.
Tian Kun pleads guilty."
The implication is that if Tian Kun still refuses to plead guilty, he will have to be released from the Prison Department Prison.
King Yan had no choice but to accept the order.
Tian Kun knew that pleading guilty would mean death, so how could he admit it? Moreover, the Ministry of Punishment was not made of iron. King Zhao secretly bribed the jailer guarding the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and brought a message to Tian Kun.
Tian Kun knew that he would survive after five days and was overjoyed. Although the evidence was conclusive, he refused to admit it and put all the blame on his subordinates.
Eunuch Yang spent a lot of time explaining the ins and outs of this murder case: "Three days have passed now. There are still only two days left. If the case is not solved, this case will never be solved."
"His Royal Highness King Yan was unwilling to let it go, so he wanted to devise a plan."
Then, in a low voice, he told King Yan's plan.
Feng Shaojun didn't move his eyebrows and said in a low voice: "I am willing to do my best for Your Highness."
Eunuch Yang stretched his brows and said softly: "If this plan succeeds, His Highness King Yan will be able to get rid of Tian Kun and cut off King Zhao's wings. He will also seek justice for those women who died innocently."
"Our family also hopes that Miss Feng San will make great achievements and win the respect of His Highness King Yan."
After a pause, he continued: "However, this plan also has dangers. Once your identity is revealed, your life will be in danger. His Highness, King Yan, will not be able to save you."
The so-called secret agents are chess pieces that cannot be seen in the light.
Once exposed, he will become an outcast.
Feng Shaojun said calmly: "Don't worry, Eunuch Yang, if the matter is exposed, I will find a way to survive or settle it myself, and I will never implicate His Highness Prince Yan."
It’s good to have this kind of consciousness.
Eunuch Yang was satisfied and his voice softened a bit: "Follow me to the secret room and meet someone first."
…
An hour later.
A young boy with pretty features came out of the house, walked to the carriage, and sent a letter to Jixiang.
Ji Xiang hurriedly opened the letter.
The letter was written in Feng Shaojun's handwriting.
After Jixiang read it, his heart sank slightly.
The lady originally asked her to wait here, but now she is ordered to go back. Moreover, she will not go back for the next two days to appease her cousin... What on earth is the lady going to do?
Ji Xiang was a little frightened and read the letter again before ordering the coachman to return to Cui's house.
After another hour, a carriage drove out of the house and headed towards the Ministry of Punishment.
The Ministry of Punishment is located on the west side of the imperial city, and the main prison of the Ministry of Punishment is located behind the official office of the Ministry of Punishment. Most of the people imprisoned here are those who have committed major murder cases. After entering, there are very few who can come out with their tails intact. Every year after autumn, we ask
All prisoners who were executed had to be interrogated and adjudicated by the Ministry of Punishment.
The place in front of the Criminal Department Yamen was extremely cold and solemn. Ordinary people did not dare to approach it at all.
It is getting late, and the Ministry of Punishment is about to go to the Yamen.
The detectives guarding the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice also changed their shifts.
A slender woman with a weft hat on her head followed the police into the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
