readytorunbook Chapter 407: Search of Yongning Marquis's Mansion
Chapter 407: Search of Yongning Marquis's Mansion
Shen Nanzhi didn't know that drinking alcohol would actually make things alright. Cheng Wenhui was a man with some conspiracy, and the antidote was in the alcohol.
He was also certain that Shen Nanzhi would not drink alcohol and was on guard against them, so he put the antidote in the wine.
This time, Shen Nanzhi's cleverness backfired.
Qi Yunxu was already impatient waiting, "Go and get all the direct descendants of the Cheng family here. If you can't find anyone within an hour, kill one, until they are all gone."
Cheng Wenhui finally changed his expression: "Prince Regent, are you crazy? Even if my Cheng family is guilty, it has to be reviewed by the three judicial departments before it can be convicted and sentenced. You are resorting to private punishment, you want to cover up everything, ignore the national law, ignore the emperor, this world is not your world, Prince Regent."
Qi Yunxu didn't want to argue. If it could bring Nan Zhi's safety, what did it matter if he was a traitor?
"Uncle, please use my imperial decree to arrest them. This is my will. The Cheng family has committed numerous crimes and colluded with the enemy country. They deserve to be put to death."
The young emperor Qi Yanli had also come. The young emperor had already begun to have the majesty of an emperor. He stood behind Qi Yunxu and looked worried: "Haven't you found the person yet?"
Qi Yunxu stood up. How could he let the emperor stand while he sat? There was a difference between the emperor and his subjects. Even if there was family affection between the emperor and his subjects, the emperor was the most important. Qi Yunxu always insisted on giving way to the emperor. "How can the emperor leave the palace? What if something happens? Please sit down and listen to my report."
Qi Yanli sighed and sat down. "Uncle, you are too polite. We don't need to be so formal. I heard that something happened to Sister Nanzhi, and I couldn't wait to come out and see. Just do whatever is needed. There is nothing in this world that we can't accomplish if we join forces."
Qi Yunxu's eyes flashed with a deep look, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty is right, thank you for your concern, Nanzhi is blessed by heaven, and will definitely be safe.
But the Cheng family can no longer stay. If they dare to kidnap people at the Regent’s Palace today, will they dare to go to the Imperial Palace and act wildly tomorrow?
Not to mention colluding with an enemy country, which is tantamount to rebellion, and exterminating all nine generations of the clan is not excessive."
"Your Majesty is right. In the past, he had always been tolerant of the Cheng family for the sake of the Empress Dowager. Unfortunately, this has fostered their wolfish ambitions.
Announce my decree, arrest all members of the Yong'an Marquis family, and don't let any of them go."
"Yes, I obey your order."
The Imperial Guards worked together with the Imperial City Administration to arrest people. Cheng Wenhui finally panicked because they were serious about it.
Duke Shen had been silent the whole time. He was thinking about one thing at this moment. The Regent Princess' maiden name was Shen Nanzhi, and his brother's name was Nanzhi. At first glance, they sounded like the same name.
The emperor also said that the princess was missing, but it was clearly his own brother, Deputy Chief Nanzhi, who was missing?
Is there any relationship between these two people?
Duke Shen is just a carefree person, but he is not stupid. On the contrary, he is a meticulous person. He keeps thinking about the faces of Nanzhi and Shen Nanzhi in his mind, and gradually he realizes that these two people look too similar. Even ignoring their dressing, they have the same face.
An idea flashed through his mind, but he didn't catch it. He walked to Qi Yunxu and nudged him with his elbow: "What is the relationship between your princess and my brother?"
Qi Yunxu didn't want to pay attention to him: "You want to go by yourself."
"I just can't figure it out. Who lost this thing?"
Qi Yunxu stared at him for a while, and just when Duke Shen thought there was hope, Qi Yunxu said coldly: "I won't tell you."
"you……"
Duke Shen was so angry that he wanted to piss me off on purpose.
……
They were waiting in agony, but could not find anyone. The Yong'an Marquis' Mansion was also in turmoil. The Imperial Guards and the Imperial City Bureau sent out thousands of people to surround the mansion. Not even a dog would be spared, and everyone was arrested while waiting for the Regent's orders.
Marquis Yongning is still sleeping with his concubine. Now his son is in charge of all household affairs. He has given up all power and is enjoying a peaceful life every day.
He had just taken the medicine and was about to enter the alley when he heard a door being broken. He was so scared that he immediately collapsed: "Who is it? Are you looking for death?"
The housekeeper didn't bother to avoid suspicion and rushed in: "My Lord, it's bad. The court has surrounded the Marquis's mansion and is arresting people everywhere."
"What? The imperial court came to my house to arrest someone? Who gave the order? Who is so bold as to come and arrest me?"
"It was the Emperor and the Regent who issued the decree together. My Lord, something terrible has happened. This is no joke."
Marquis Yongning ran out with his clothes loose, but was immediately captured by the imperial guards, pinned to the ground and his hands tied.
"How dare you! Who gave you the courage to arrest me? The Queen Mother is my own sister!"
"Shut up, it doesn't matter if the Queen Mother is your biological mother. The good days of your Cheng family are over."
The captains of the Imperial City Bureau directly blocked his mouth. How dare he attack their deputy chief? He must be tired of living!
At the same time, in the backyard of the Marquis' Mansion, Jiang Chen, who had not been seen for a long time, was waiting at the corner gate, pacing anxiously. Could it be that Miss Cheng regretted it?
Fortunately, Miss Cheng Wenjing finally arrived, and Jiang Chen was also very capable. He actually hooked up with Cheng Wenhui's sister and made an appointment with her to elope today.
Cheng Wenjing was very nervous and a little uneasy. She mentioned the matter with Jiang Lang to her mother, but her mother treated her as if she were facing a formidable enemy and flatly refused. Unless the entire Cheng family was destroyed, there was no way they would let a legitimate daughter marry a poor scholar.
Can liking someone buy you food? For a big family like theirs, liking someone is the cheapest thing.
Cheng Wenjing was fooled by Jiang Chen and collected a package of gold and silver jewelry, intending to elope tonight.
"Wen Jing, you're finally here. I'm really afraid of losing you. Let's go."
The gatekeeper had been bribed. Cheng Wenjing was still a little hesitant: "Jiang Lang, you will not let me down, right?"
"Yes, if I dare to lie to you, I will be pierced by thousands of arrows and die. If possible, I would like to dig out my heart and show it to you. At this point, do you still doubt my sincerity? I am really disappointed."
Jiang Chen, this dog, is very experienced in manipulating girls' minds. Innocent young ladies love to hear these vows the most. If he plays hard to get a little, he will definitely win.
"No, don't be angry, I'm just scared."
"Don't be afraid. Once we're settled and your parents have calmed down and agree to our marriage, we'll come back. We're not never coming back. This is just for our future."
"Okay, let's go. The city gates are closed at night and we can't get out. But don't worry, I've bought a yard near the city gates. We'll live there and leave the city at daybreak."
"You are really thoughtful. I will listen to you. I will find a teaching job and make money to support you. We will also have some cute children and it will be very lively."
When Jiang Chen mentioned the child, deep hatred flashed in his eyes. It was all because of Shen that he could not have children. It was a pity that he was alone and powerless, otherwise he would have made Shen's family doomed.
Unfortunately, the two were captured by soldiers as soon as they ran out of the back door. Jiang Chen panicked: "Who are you? Why did you come to the mansion to arrest people?"