The Double
Chapter 345 - 124 Opponent_3

Chapter 345: Chapter 124 Opponent_3

First, there was something fishy about the case, and second, even if nothing came up, as long as the affair was confirmed, Yongning’s reputation would be damaged, which might not be a good thing for Prince Cheng. If Prince Cheng still harbored evil intentions, he would need to care for his own image, and if his own sister was such a cruel and unscrupulous villain, his reputation would probably be ruined too.

Therefore, the case had to be tried, and not only tried but made known to all under the heavens. It had to be personally supervised by him to achieve the best result.

At this moment, Emperor Hongxiao found Ye Shijie and Jiang Li, the brother and sister, unusually pleasing to the eye. If the case had not involved Princess Yongning, it would have been a common case, but since it did involve her, it became an excellent weapon for Emperor Hongxiao.

Someone had handed this weapon to him, and he would not push it away. On the contrary, he had to grip it tightly and stab his opponent with it; only then would it not be wasted.

"Send the order, the Ministry of Punishment will bring up the trial in three days, and I will personally supervise it," he said.

Eunuch Su withdrew.

...

In front of Changan Gate, the Drum of Injustice sounded thunderously.

Jiang Li had already let go of the drumstick, and the people of Tongxiang flocked forward as if to release all their long-suppressed distress, suffering, and repression—one louder than the next. Pingan, covering his ears, squatted beside Daiyun, giggling.

On everyone’s faces were not looks of mutual destruction but relaxed and hopeful smiles.

This cheerfulness also infected the onlooking crowd of Yanjing, who inexplicably began to hope that the county folks of Tongxiang could win the lawsuit and obtain the justice they had longed for.

Inside the prison cart, Feng Yutang and others were ashen-faced. At this point, they no longer hoped for any miracles. Feng Yutang knew that Princess Yongning would not come to save him and might even send someone to silence him; perhaps the assassins were already on their way. If Princess Yongning dared to kill Jiang Li, what was he but less significant than straw. Certain death awaited anyway, so Feng Yutang simply stopped thinking about it.

Soon, people from the Ministry of Punishment arrived upon hearing the news, and Jiang Li handed them the indictment. They took Feng Yutang and the others away, saying the trial would be brought up in three days and personally supervised by Emperor Hongxiao.

After hearing the words "personally supervised by Emperor Hongxiao," a weight was finally lifted from Jiang Li’s heart. Although Emperor Hongxiao might be a good official, he would not give this much attention to Tongxiang’s case. The only reason he paid such attention was that Princess Yongning was also involved.

An emperor who already wanted to deal with Princess Yongning supervising this case, from the start, it wasn’t fair, and that was precisely the greatest fairness. Her ally was the most noble person in the world, at least ostensibly, so she might not face any obstruction in this case.

It was really too good.

The people of Tongxiang had been well-settled by Ye Mingyu, and the Official’s Residence also sent guards to protect these witnesses to prevent anyone from silencing them. Jiang Li especially ordered people from the Ministry of Punishment; the Mayor of Jingzhao was Princess Yongning’s man, Xue Zhao had gone to the Mayor of Jingzhao only to be informed by him to Princess Yongning, which led to his untimely death. Jiang Li would not make the same mistake twice. In addition to that, she also arranged Ye Mingyu’s men to keep watch.

As for Ye Mingyu and Xue Huaiyuan, they followed Jiang Li back to the Jiang Family.

Jiang Li did not trust anyone else with Xue Huaiyuan; He was only slightly more open with Jiang Li, and would suddenly become frightened if others came close. Ye Mingyu was there to deter Jiang Yuanbai from punishing Jiang Li, with him as her uncle present, Jiang Yuanbai had to restrain himself and dare not blatantly hit or scold Jiang Li.

After making sure everything was settled, Jiang Li finally went back to the Jiang Family with Ye Mingyu.

The gate of the Chief Minister’s Residence was firmly closed today.

Usually, there would be two gatekeepers outside the gate, but today there was none, and naturally, no one came forward to greet them. Ye Mingyu hoisted his sword on his shoulder and said, "Jiang Li, it seems like your father is blaming you, not even letting you through the door."

Bai Xue and Tonger were both very worried. Jiang Li’s return to the capital and immediately going to Changan Gate to beat the Injustice Drum had disrupted Jiang Yuanbai’s plans entirely. Now the die was cast, and the trial order from the Ministry of Punishment was sent; Jiang Yuanbai could not suppress the matter even if he wanted to. Naturally, his anger would fall on Jiang Li.

"I’m not afraid," Jiang Li said calmly. "What wrong things have I done? I’ve even committed matricide and fratricide before, but wasn’t I fine afterward?" As she spoke, she walked to the door and gently knocked on the gate.