Mr. Cui sat opposite her. This time when she came to Shuntian Prefecture, Princess Fenyang was in a bad mood. She was irritable and gloomy, and she was not as high-spirited as she was a few days ago. Mr. Cui had been with the princess for a long time and knew that Princess Fenyang was a little scared. She had always been very taboo about Su Yao, but she had always been stubborn and refused to admit it. But now, as long as there was a little movement, she would suspect that she had plotted against Su Yao and was being retaliated against.
After waiting for a long time, Princess Fenyang's patience gradually ran out. The joints on the back of her hand holding the cup were protruding, and the blue veins were very obvious. She closed her eyes tightly, put the cup on the table with a bang, and asked the Shuntian Mansion's governor who came in sternly: "Master Ran, this princess has been here for so long, and your Shuntian Mansion's Master Qin is neglecting her like this!?"
Lord Ran was also in a dilemma. No one was a fool. He had arrested the man's brother, and the princess came to his house right after. It was obvious that she was here to ask for punishment. How could Lord Qin be willing to come out to see Princess Fenyang? Lord Qin was the boss of Shuntian Prefecture. If he didn't want to come out, the matter would fall on him, the second in command.
Seeing that he couldn't pretend to be stupid, Lord Ran hesitated and said, "Princess, please allow me to report. I am really busy with official duties and cannot leave..."
"I'm busy with official duties..." Princess Fenyang had tried her best to be patient, but she couldn't help getting angry when she heard the excuse. She gritted her teeth in anger and said, "Don't tell me these empty words! You arrested my brother directly from my Fenyang Palace. Why? Don't you want to give me an explanation?! In broad daylight, in plain sight... Shuntian Prefecture is so bold now. Do they really think that there is no one in my Fenyang Palace?!"
No one wants to be accused of bullying a widow, especially since this widow's identity is extraordinary. Lord Ran's mouth was covered with blisters. He shook his head with a bitter face and said helplessly, "Princess, you are too kind. But there is a case in the mansion right now, and Master Cui San must cooperate in the investigation. How dare we arrest people without any evidence?"
Princess Fenyang keenly sensed the key to his words and immediately asked, "So what that means is, you have evidence? Since you have evidence, then tell me why you arrested him!? If you don't give me an answer today, I will not return to the palace and will go straight to the palace to ask His Majesty!"
She was very proud of herself in the palace, and Lord Ran knew it. Hearing her being so aggressive, he didn't know what to say. Then there was a knock on the door, and a clerk came in to report: "Minister, there has been progress with the prosecutor."
Lord Ran was as if he had been pardoned. He bowed to Princess Fenyang and quickly walked to the side. After listening to the clerk's words, he turned around. His face was no longer embarrassed as before. He just bowed to Princess Fenyang again and shook his head frankly: "Princess, I just found out that Master Cui is probably involved in a murder case and cannot go back with you."
With a thud, the teacup in Princess Fenyang's hand fell heavily to the ground. The fragments flew up and splashed on the back of her hand, leaving a cut on it, but she couldn't care less now.
She knew that things might not go well this time, but Master Cui San had always vowed that there would be no problem. He had already taken care of everything, including Wu Qianniang, who was a chess piece he had arranged several years ago and no one would be suspicious.
She still had some hope in her heart, hoping that Shuntian Prefecture came to find Mr. Cui Sanye not because of that case.
But now, this hope was suddenly shattered. Her throat felt sour and her eyes were fierce. She asked with all her might, "What did you say? What case?!"
Mr. Cui's eyebrows twitched. He had already realized that the Shuntian Prefecture dared to ignore the princess, which meant that they always had something to rely on.
"To answer your question, Princess, you must have heard of this case before. There has been new progress in the case of Cui Chengmao, the fourth master of Cui, murdering his wife. Neighbors have proved that on the day of the incident, a strange man hurriedly ran out of the Cui family's house. Someone has recognized that man as your brother, the third master of Cui." Lord Ran is now very calm, and said with a cold face: "Plus, Wu Qianniang also admitted that she was not unconscious at the time, but was threatened by your brother, so she had to assist your brother in killing Li, and put the dagger that killed people in the hands of the fourth master of Cui..."
Princess Fenyang felt her hands and feet chilled when she heard this. She had never expected that things would take such a sudden turn for the worse and change so drastically in just a few days.
Mr. Cui San actually went to Mr. Cui Si's place on the day of the accident? !
She was stunned, then shook her head decisively: "This is absolutely ridiculous! Just based on their one-sided statements, you have determined that my brother is guilty! I must file a complaint with the emperor!"
Such threats are meaningless.
Lord Ran was a little embarrassed before, but when he heard the news from Zhang Tuiguan, he was firm in his attitude and shook his head at Princess Fenyang without wavering: "Princess, we are responsible for matters within the jurisdiction of Shuntian Prefecture and dare not delay. If you are dissatisfied, please appeal or impeach us."
Princess Fenyang was shaking with anger, but she never got to see Lord Qin until the end.
After leaving Shuntian Prefecture, Princess Fenyang was extremely anxious. She and Master Cui San had a good relationship since childhood, and no matter how you looked at it, she didn't want anything to happen to Master Cui San.
When she returned home, she went to look for the entourage of Mr. Cui San and the servants of the Cui family. However, Mr. Cui San had always been extremely suspicious. He would never tell irrelevant people about his own affairs. When she asked those people, they actually didn't know much.
After a few days of this, Princess Fenyang was like an ant on a hot pan, running around in circles, and had no other options left, so she turned to Mr. Bai of Juhai Manor for help.
Mr. Bai was busy dealing with the incident in Xiangtan County at this time. When he heard that Princess Fenyang had arrived, Mr. Bai stopped what he was doing, frowned, and asked someone to come in.
Princess Fenyang was so anxious that she could not think of anything else. She would never really go to the court to file a complaint. Cui Yuandao was expelled from the clan and asked to go to Yunnan with Xiao Heng. His son was framed and he could not go to Yunnan. But Li was killed by Mr. Cui Sanye. Who was the target? It was self-evident. If she really went to the court to file a complaint at this time, it would be tantamount to seeking her own death. Princess Fenyang was in great pain.
When Mr. Bai saw her, he asked directly, "Did something happen to the Third Master?"
Princess Fenyang was exhausted. She lowered her voice and told the story. She then asked Mr. Bai, "Mr. Bai is very powerful. Is there any way to get my brother..."