Liu Chu also felt that Shen Zhongbai's reaction today seemed to be too strong. After all, he did the same to ordinary prisoners. He couldn't treat him differently just because he was once the consort. Besides, In the many years that the Ministry of War has been handling cases, I don’t know how many cases have been unjust. Is it possible that a businessman like him can’t be tried or prosecuted
When Gu Qiang was brought out, his body was already covered with scars, but all the whips were struck on his limbs. After the two guards brought him out, they threw him on the ground casually, as if he was not there at all. It’s the same as not caring about this human life.
Shen Zhongbai couldn't stand it at all, so he stepped forward and helped Gu Qiang up in person, which made Liu Chu feel a little surprised. Has the emperor ever done such a thing to anyone? Liu Chu didn't quite understand, but he vaguely felt in his heart that he might not be able to solve this matter so easily today. Could it be that he really violated Tai Sui like this, raised eyebrows where he shouldn't have, and offended people who shouldn't have been offended?
"Liu Chu, as far as I know, you don't seem to have any evidence at all. Without any evidence, who allowed you to carry out the lynching? Who gave you such power?"
"Your Majesty, your subordinates have already said that this kind of thing happens often in the Ministry of War. We have used this method when interrogating prisoners a long time ago,"
"Really? Then I asked the following about the prisoners Mr. Liu has tried before, and what is the reason for the prisoner you are trying this time? Could it be that the second son of the Gusu family has already determined that he committed murder and arson? Or is it something else? You did it for me. This is just an order for you to investigate this matter. Why did you use lynching? "
"After the truth is investigated, it should be handed over to other government agencies to investigate what happened. When will it be your turn to use private money in this place?"
"The Ministry of War has indeed received permission from the late Emperor to set up prisons in the Minister of War's Mansion. But did the late Emperor tell you that you can always use force on people without any evidence, let alone beat them into submission? What happened this time, You don't have any confidence. Originally, this matter was a scandal that you didn't want to convince yourself. It is already embarrassing enough in front of outsiders, and it will also bring embarrassment to the royal family and you. It would be better if you don't do it. Isn’t it embarrassing to drag an unrelated person to take the blame?”
Liu Chu did not expect that he would cause such a big disturbance just by arresting such a small businessman. He also did not expect that the emperor would be so angry about this matter this time. Could it be that the emperor still wanted to protect the Gusu family? , could it be that I really arrested the wrong person this time
"The emperor just said that the official did not say that there was no evidence, but the official had already asked among the people in the house. The female doctor and the charlatan who were related to the matter at that time were all in the Lingyin Pavilion. There is a stall nearby, how could it not have anything to do with the people in Lingyin Pavilion? The owner of Lingyin Pavilion is not here during this time. Isn't this the second young master the only one left with suspicion? He also acted in accordance with the rules and regulations and never harmed the lives of others. Moreover, even just now, the official did not kill the Gusu Master, just to make him admit the crimes he had committed. , I don’t know what is wrong with doing this, and I would like to ask the emperor to make it clear.”
"You still want me to make it clear, what do you mean by this? Do you want me to clean up all the things you have done?"
"I don't know what I'm doing, please let the emperor make it clear."
"Well, tell me now, if those two people set up a stall in front of your Minister of War, does it mean that this matter is all the responsibility of your Minister of War? If this is really the case, then Isn't the lady in your house even more suspicious? Why is it that the lady in your house who was imprisoned and the lady who said she was ill and went to find the quack doctor are all fine? You want to offend someone who has nothing to do with this matter?"
Shen Zhongbai obviously couldn't accept Liu Chu's sophistry. Gu Huaian had already said that when Liu Chu did this, there was no basis at all, not even the slightest evidence, to prove those two things. He has anything to do with Lingyin Pavilion, and he just kidnapped the people from Lingyin Pavilion so casually. If word got out, people on the street would laugh at him. Bei'an Guo didn't make any sense at all. He would only give in to a fight, not to mention that this time Liu Chu wanted to hit Gu Qiang.
Seeing that he was beaten and bruised like this, Gu Qiang and Shen Zhongbai really lost their temper. What's more, Liu Chu now dared to put on airs with him because he was the Minister of the Ministry of War specially appointed by the late emperor. It was really frustrating. He had to be angry. At the last banquet, Liu Chu even knew that he was fawning over him, but this time, he insisted on finding a scapegoat when he clearly asked him to investigate these matters. I've let myself down too much.
"If Mr. Liu thinks that what you are doing is right, then there is nothing to say. Even if you like to do well over there, it's just that this person is not someone you can offend. He has the gold medal I gave him, just like you are doing. , no matter who he is, there is nothing he can do to him? Although he has terminated his engagement with the royal family, it does not mean that his token is invalid, so what you do, Mr. Liu, is considered contempt of my imperial power. Look. Since Lord Liu wants to investigate the case, I will reluctantly spare you this time. But I really don’t want anything to happen again. I also hope that Lord Liu will understand in his heart what kind of people can be offended and what kind of people can be offended. Can’t offend.”
Although he did not expect such a thing to happen when he gave Gu Qiang the gold medal, Shen Zhongbai also did not expect that the gold medal would be of such use one day. Looking at Gu Qiang who was lying on the ground and almost unable to move, Shen Zhongbai suddenly felt I feel a little distressed. To be honest, I no longer have anyone trustworthy around me, but no matter how much time passes, the woman in front of me is still so attractive to me. Maybe it’s because I didn’t cherish the opportunity to be alone with her before. It becomes extremely precious.
"Are you okay?" Shen Zhongbai realized that the person in his arms was still conscious, so he quickly talked to her, lest she lose consciousness later and not even know who saved her.
Gu Qiang did know for sure who saved him. However, it was already expected that Shen Zhongbai would come to save him. His brother was not stupid, and he naturally knew that besides Shen Zhongbai, he knew the current situation. , no one can save themselves.
But seeing him coming, she could almost relax. The injuries on her body were so painful that she had no choice but to calm down and listen to what the person in front of her was saying. All I want now is to end all this as soon as possible. Anyway, Liu Chu doesn’t have any evidence of what he did. Shen Zhongbai has also come over, which means that Shen Zhongbai already knows that he was caught in this place for no reason. Yes, I probably won’t let this matter go by easily.
As a ruler, such an approach is not considered justice. After all, this is what he should do. He cannot force himself to agree to anything just because of this, not to mention that for him, his subordinates There is such an ignorant Minister of the Ministry of War, which may become a big drawback for him in the future. This time, I have sacrificed half my life to help him detect such a person.
"I'm fine. Thank you, Your Majesty."
Anyway, Shen Zhongbai already knew his identity a long time ago. For me now, Shen Zhongbai's everything is just a debt to him and possessiveness. I don't need to express any gratitude to him.
"It doesn't matter. If you're tired, just rest for a while. I will take care of the things here."
Seeing her like this, Shen Zhongbai also felt a little distressed. Since marrying Shen Qianshan, Shen Zhongbai could also see that Gu Qiang had indeed suffered a lot, which made him even more determined to take her away. Determination, he always believed that except himself, no one could give Gu Qiang the happiness she wanted, not even Shen Qianshan.
She accidentally killed the child in Gu Qiang's belly, and she still feels very regretful about it. However, if she was willing to become his concubine, this would never happen.
"If you feel tired, just rest for a while." This is the gentlest thing Shen Zhongbai can say now. He never thought that the woman he always wanted to protect would end up like this because of his negligence. With such an ending, it seemed that after what happened this time, he should find an opportunity to bring her into the palace.
I haven't seen her for such a long time, and there are already more women around me. Sometimes, I even have a feeling that Shen Qiangwei can replace her.
What happened was so sudden that even Shen Qianshan just got the news when the incident was about to end. Regardless of what he was busy with, he hurried back to the capital, but did not What he expected to get was the news that Gu Qiang had been seriously injured and was lying in the house to rest.
"What exactly happened? Why did something like this happen suddenly? Didn't you say everything was normal at the time?"