The night wind gently blew the white flags all over the courtyard, and the whistling of leaves sounded from time to time in the quiet courtyard, adding a sense of depth to this century-old house.
In the mourning hall, Jiang Xueyi accompanied Qi Yuhuan. Sister Qi Yujie burned paper money while listening to the two sisters crying.
Qi Yujie cried for a day, her eyes were already red and swollen, but thinking that her son was still in prison, she became angry and cursed: "Damn Chu Nanzhi, I put Chen'er in prison, and now I can't even fulfill my filial piety for his grandmother."
She can't come out, I wish I could cut her into pieces to relieve my hatred."
"Er Niang, Chen'er is solely responsible for his fault. Don't mention this matter again."
Jiang Xueyi sneered coldly with a solemn face: "It is said that one person can ascend to heaven. The Chu family is no longer what it used to be. Even for the sake of King Pingning, don't argue with the girls of the Chu family anymore, and don't play with fire and burn yourself.
Chen'er's matter ends here."
Qi Yuhuan listened to the conversation between her husband and her sister and silently burned the paper money without replying immediately.
Since her mother's accident, her husband's attitude towards her has improved a lot. She doesn't want to annoy her husband anymore, she just wants to live a peaceful life in peace and quiet.
After a moment of silence, she muttered: "Mei, just listen to your brother-in-law, stop causing trouble, and keep this family business. Although our family has lost its water transport terminal and casino business, there are still many things to do.
Shops, restaurants, restaurants, even if those fields are temporarily abandoned, they are all still money. As long as we listen to your brother-in-law's arrangements, our Qi family will never be finished."
Jiang Xueyi was very satisfied with his wife's current meekness and well-behavedness. He nodded and said: "Yes, Er Niang, you hate the Chu family. I can understand this. You don't have to worry. My brother-in-law assures you that it won't take long before someone will kill King Pingning."
The couple's heads are brought to you."
He raised his head with a heavy look, glanced at the dark coffin, and then said in a somewhat depressed tone: "Don't go your own way like your mother anymore, putting the Qi family in danger without knowing it, and now even more so.
Even your life is on the line, so why bother?"
Qi Yujie choked up sadly: "Eldest sister, brother-in-law, when did our Qi family suffer such cowardice? That little bitch Chu Nanzhi actually abandoned me in front of so many people for the dead Chu Wenyu, leaving me to this day
I can’t lift my head, and it’s really hard for me to swallow this breath.”
"The Luyan Port of today is no longer the Luyan Port of the past. If you don't listen to my advice, you will end up like your mother and Chen'er sooner or later."
Jiang Xueyi's obsession with her was simply unreasonable, and his face became increasingly gloomy.
"Husband, don't be angry."
Qi Yuhuan persuaded with some fear: "The slave family will definitely persuade my sister. In a few days, the parents-in-law will come with the children. Our whole family will stay in Luyan Port. From now on, everyone will listen to your arrangements."
Jiang Xueyi felt much relieved now. Just as he was about to speak again, the boy outside the door rushed in hurriedly and said loudly: "My dear ladies, my uncle, something serious has happened. King Pingning and his men are here with King Nandu."
There's a commotion outside the house, please go out and take a look."
"Nandu Wang Lin Tingkai?"
Jiang Xueyi was shocked when he heard this: "Why is he here?"
This prince is now the eldest prince in Jinling City, and he is also the prince who is most supported by the old ministers.
Jiang Xueyi recalled what he had seen and heard in Beijing, and Wu Enrong's Yue family was the most powerful and powerful old official in the imperial court. I am afraid that Lin Tingkai was the master behind Wu Enrong and the one whom his mother-in-law never wanted to mention to others.
He led the Qi sisters and a group of guards to rush out in a hurry. When they arrived at the gate of Defu, they saw the two princes' men and horses guarding each other, and there was a strong momentum of fighting.
On the left, surrounded by silver-armored guards, was a tall, burly, middle-aged man in brocade attire. Jiang Xueyi recognized him at a glance as Nandu Wang Lin Tingkai.
He looked at Lin Jinxiao who was very cold and arrogant with a calm expression, and said with a smile: "Jinxiao, you are still young, and you act recklessly and impulsively. I don't blame you. There are many things that I, the emperor's uncle, still need to teach me.
, you have punished those who should be punished for the Qi family matter, but if you continue to do this, don’t blame the emperor for being rude."
Lin Jinxiao did not expect that King Nandu would come to Luyan Port, and even Yin Liuxuan was a little surprised by his sudden arrival.
Looking at Lin Jinxiao with a solemn expression, Yin Liuxuan quickly persuaded him with a non-aggressive attitude: "His Royal Highness Nandu King, the Qi family is involved in a murder case. His Royal Highness Prince Pingning is just here to inquire on a routine matter. Please don't do it.
It’s better to be embarrassed.”
"That's ridiculous. Did you come to the victim's family home with so many guards?"
Lin Tingkai sneered casually: "I have heard a little bit about Mrs. Zheng's case. You first jailed Prefect Wu, and then arrested Zheng Haichuan. Who do you want to arrest now? You are really treating the imperial officials like monkeys. You can tease them at will.
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After a pause, his eyes gradually turned dark: "Don't think that I don't know, Jin Xiao, you just want to protect your princess. The biggest suspect of Mrs. Zheng's murder is your princess.
Hundreds of servants of the Qi family and government officials searched the official road all night but found no trace. It only took her a moment to find the place where Mrs. Zheng's body was hidden. If she hadn't killed someone to cover up her body for personal revenge, she would not have found it.
The king does not believe that she has such magical powers. Since you dare to accuse a third-grade court official without any basis, I can naturally interrogate your princess."
Having said this, he waved directly to the guards beside him: "Come on, quickly go to Chongrenfang to capture Pingning Princess Chu Nanzhi and hold her accountable."
Unexpectedly, just as he spoke, the cold sword in Lin Jinxiao's hand touched his neck: "Uncle Emperor, want to try touching her?"
"What, Jin Xiao, do you want to use the Emperor's Sword given by His Majesty to kill your uncle?"
Lin Tingkai was very angry. He opened his eyes wide and shouted: "You are too presumptuous. Don't forget that you have not yet performed the ceremony of sealing. This Emperor's Sword is a sacred thing. How can you do it arbitrarily?"
Can you show it off?"
"Even though my nephew has not performed the ceremony of ennobling me, this is the general trend and cannot be controlled by the emperor. If the emperor is not convinced, he can petition your majesty to revoke my title."
Lin Jinxiao observed the soldiers around him who were ready to move, and brought the sword closer to his neck: "As for the Emperor's Sword, since it was given by His Majesty, how I control it is my nephew's business. If the Emperor's uncle
If you feel it is unfair, you can ask for it from His Majesty. Even if it is to show off, His Majesty must give you the opportunity to show off.
However, my nephew would like to invite Uncle Pope. Although you are a prince of the imperial court, you have no official title. In what capacity does the emperor's uncle come to interrogate the official affairs of this governor's state? And in what capacity can he arrest and imprison my princess? The imperial court has clear laws.
The prince of the royal family has not received the edict and has not been given an official status, so he cannot interfere in the government affairs of various places. Could it be that the emperor's uncle also received the order from his majesty to patrol the states on his behalf?"
Lin Tingkai was very angry at his words.
Although it sounds very arrogant, it is also well-founded and hard to argue with.
Lin Jinxiao snorted coldly and shook his head disdainfully: "Since the emperor's uncle does not have such privileges and wants to interfere in the state's affairs at will, then don't blame my nephew for being rude. You want to favor Wu Enrong, the Qi family and others without knowing the inside story.
For obstructing the routine official duties of this governor, Your Majesty gave me the Emperor's Sword, which can be used to cut down the ignorant and rebellious people at the top. May I ask, uncle, my nephew wants your rich head today, what grievances do you think you can complain about?"
The blade-like eyes frightened Lin Tingkai's aggressive aura, and he waved angrily at the guards around him, telling them to put away their sabers.