bookcurios Chapter 160: Absolutely No Partisanship
Chapter 160: Absolutely No Partisanship
With the Fourth Prince's assurance, Qiao Jiaojiao felt relieved.
Of course, she also has her own plans.
She wanted to give birth to a son while she could still provide information to the Fourth Prince.
Only in this way can we gain a firm foothold.
After all, the information she knew was limited, and she couldn't keep providing it for the rest of her life.
The Fourth Prince sent people to look for the treasure, and the Crown Prince and Lu Yunxu were keeping an eye on it.
They discovered the Fourth Prince's action as soon as he took action, and then sent people to follow him quietly.
The prince even found Lu Yunxu and asked for his opinion: "What do you think about arresting him in the act?"
Lu Yunxu cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I have an idea."
The prince smiled gently: "Lord Lu, there is no need to be so polite. Just tell me what you think."
“It is better to let the Fourth Prince take the treasure away. Then, I will find evidence and put all those things together. In this way, the Fourth Prince will never have a chance to turn things around.” Lu Yunxu said.
"Cut the grass and root it out, what do you think, Your Highness?"
The prince looked at Lu Yunxu deeply and said, "Master Lu is right."
"In that case, it all depends on Master Lu."
Lu Yunxu cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, your words are too kind. This is my humble servant's duty."
After Lu Yunxu discussed with the prince, he left the palace. He wanted to investigate as soon as possible.
Of course, before investigating, he had one thing to do, which was to bring down the Anyang Marquis Mansion.
Recently, the Fourth Prince has been in a very good mood, and the sky has turned blue.
Originally, he was a little concerned about the fact that Qiao Jiaojiao was married, but now, he likes Qiao Jiaojiao.
There is really too much silver in that treasure.
Gold, silver and jewelry really gave him a great boost in his fight for that position.
With that money, he can do a lot of things.
As for being married...it has a different kind of charm.
She's just a concubine anyway.
As long as Qiao Jiaojiao is valuable, it is better than anything else.
This period of time was the happiest and most comfortable time that Qiao Jiaojiao lived after her rebirth.
The Fourth Prince was really good to her. He gave her all the good things. Whatever she wanted, the Fourth Prince would find ways to get it for her.
Sometimes, she would just mention it, and the thing would be delivered to her room the next day.
Qiao Jiaojiao dressed up in front of the bronze mirror. She felt so happy when she saw her own reflection in the mirror, covered in jewels.
After so long, she finally lived like a human being.
When she was with Lu Liangyi, she had to endure all kinds of bullying and also had to coax Lu Liangyi, Su Yunxia and the others.
Now, she has entered the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and is respected everywhere and pampered by the Fourth Prince.
In the entire prince's mansion, who is not respectful to her?
She had never enjoyed such treatment in Anyang Marquis' Mansion.
Qiao Jiaojiao felt extremely proud and regretful.
If she had known that she would be reborn, she would not have tried every means to get close to Lu Liangyi.
Why did she marry Lu Liangyi?
She should marry the Fourth Prince.
It was all because of that liar Lu Liangyi. He disguised himself too well in his previous life and deceived her.
Otherwise, if she married the Fourth Prince directly, she would not be a concubine like she is now, but the principal wife.
When the time comes, the Fourth Prince will ascend the throne and she will be the honorable Empress.
Qiao Jiaojiao was filled with hatred in her heart. She hated the people in Anyang Marquis' Mansion to death.
Now, the Fourth Prince was very concerned about Qiao Jiaojiao's mood. As soon as he realized something was wrong, he immediately asked about it.
Qiao Jiaojiao sighed faintly: "Your Highness, I feel wronged."
"I was divorced that day because I was framed."
"Why would I do something like that?"
The fourth prince nodded to show his understanding: "Don't worry, I have sent people to investigate this matter."
"If we find out anything, I will definitely seek justice for you then."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Qiao Jiaojiao bowed with emotion.
The Fourth Prince and Qiao Jiaojiao were in perfect harmony. On the other side, Lu Yunxu felt that it was enough and released the people he had arranged.
The first thing that man did when he got out was to beat the drum to appeal for justice, accusing Marquis Anyang of attempted murder.
This time, it was like poking a hornet's nest and it exploded.
Because the man shouted at the gate of the yamen, now there was no way to hide it.
And because it involved the Marquis, the matter was reported directly to His Majesty.
His Majesty had a sullen face and ordered the Dali Temple to conduct a thorough investigation.
Then, Marquis Anyang was taken to the Dali Temple to confront the people who came to appeal for justice.
When Marquis Anyang saw that man, his heart tightened and his breathing stopped.
How could this guy still be alive?
Wasn’t that person killed by the food?
Marquis Anyang's face looked extremely ugly, and others thought that he was like this because he was sued and alarmed the emperor.
In fact, only Lu Yunxu knew why Marquis Anyang was like this.
As for why this person didn't die... Lu Yunxu could only say that people died in prison every day, so it was easy to find someone to replace him and deceive Marquis Anyang.
The Dali Temple Minister will directly hear this matter.
This matter is not yet at the stage where the three courts need to conduct a joint trial. Since Your Majesty has ordered the Dali Temple to conduct the trial, then let them do it.
"My Lord, this man sued you for giving him money to destroy the reputation of your daughter-in-law Qiao Jiaojiao, and then you hired someone to kill him." The Dali Temple official asked, "Is this true?"
Anyang Hou smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Sir, how could we do such a ridiculous thing?"
"Qiao Jiaojiao is the daughter-in-law of the Anyang Marquis's Mansion. What good will it do to the Anyang Marquis's Mansion if we destroy her reputation?"
"I don't know where this villain came from. He is talking nonsense here and slandering me."
Marquis Anyang’s main strategy is to deny it.
The Dali Temple Minister was of course not so easily fooled, and said directly: "That day, at the birthday banquet for the Minister of Personnel's mother, many ladies at the scene saw this man escape from the room where Qiao Jiaojiao was resting."
"Marquis Anyang, what do you say?"
Anyang Hou sighed: "That only means that Qiao Jiaojiao really colluded with this person. As for the rest... I don't know."
The Marquis of Anyang refused to admit it, and the Dali Temple Minister looked around and asked directly, "Lu Yunxu, what do you think?"
Anyang Hou's face darkened: "Sir, this mere chief clerk of the Dali Temple is not qualified to participate in the trial, right?"
The Dali Temple official said with a smile, "Marquis Anyang, you don't know that Lu Yunxu is different from other chief clerks."
"There's no case he can't solve."
Anyang Hou said with a cold face: "But he and I were once father and son. If he gets involved, I'm afraid..."
"Don't worry, my lord. You and I have severed our relationship a long time ago. I will never show favoritism." Lu Yunxu said slowly.