Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 595: Falling into the Trap (Additional chapter for JJM leader)

Wang Tongpan was excited when he got the permission from Prefect Qiao. He wanted to retaliate against Liu Yiguan's offense.

The next day, he called his subordinates together and began to study how to capture the suspicious elements found in the process of clearing illegal buildings.

Through the existing investigation, those people were indeed very suspicious. However, in order to ensure that everything was foolproof, Wang Tongpan discussed with his subordinates including Fan Jiang and Wang Yeran, and decided to go to the prison to bring out He Qiqi who was in custody.

Then they found a businessman from Longshan City.

The Wang family was not the only businessman in Longshan City who was cheated by the fake "meeting place". Many businessmen mistakenly took this "meeting place" as the real one.

After the fake "huizichu" ran away with the money, they suffered heavy losses and are now filing complaints.

Judge Wang Tong sent two skilled and alert captains to personally escort He Qiqi and the deceived businessman to ambush on a pavilion near the residence of those people.

When those people entered and left the gate, He Qiqi and the businessman were responsible for identifying them.

Finally, they determined that the people hiding there were the owner, manager, accountant and others of the Longshan fake club.

Upon hearing the news, Pan Pan Wang was overjoyed and immediately decided to carry out the arrest.

The place is located in a tile house with dense pedestrians, and there is an inland river behind the house, making it difficult to encircle it.

So they decided to send people into the house on the pretext of checking the illegal construction clearance, and then suddenly take action.

Afterwards, the detectives who were lying in ambush outside quickly rushed in to ensure the smooth progress of the arrest mission.

After discussing a safe plan, Wang Tongpan was about to ask Fan Jiang to take people to carry out the arrest plan when the door of the detention room was kicked open by someone.

Liu Yiguan from the East Hall stormed into the North Hall, glanced coldly at the hall, and said in a cold voice: "Wang Tongpan, you have crossed the line."

Wang Zirui stood up slowly and said angrily: "President Liu, what are you going to do?"

Liu Yiguan led a group of people from the East Hall and walked in step by step. He looked around coldly, and finally looked at Wang Zirui again, mockingly saying, "What are you doing?
Catching thieves is my job. The fake meeting case is my sole responsibility.

Judge Wang, I was just about to ask, what do you want to do now?

Wang Zirui said: "Liu Yiguan, if you have something to say, just say it directly, don't be sarcastic."

Liu Yiguan smiled and said, "Okay, then I will speak frankly.

Are you going to arrest the group of scammers who set up a fake club in Longshan City?
Judge Wang, this case is within my responsibility. You, Wang Zirui, found a clue, but you did not report it to me, but you mobilized troops without authorization. What do you want to do?"

Wang Zirui said angrily: "Liu Yiguan, I want to investigate the clues found by my people, what's wrong with that?
If you have the ability, go check it yourself."

Liu Yiguan was also angry and said in a deep voice: "Wang Zirui, you are an official appointed by the court and the governor of a prefecture, don't learn from that scoundrel and speak rudely!
Since this case is under my charge, whether it is reported by a civilian or discovered by an official in the government, it should be reported to me for handling."

Wang Zirui laughed up to the sky and sneered, "Wang sent people to clear the illegal construction and found something on the way. If we change people halfway, wouldn't the thieves be alert?
In view of this, I am planning to arrest them.

Wang has already reported this to the prefect, it is legal and reasonable, even if you question it, what can you do?"

Liu Yiguan said with a half-smile: "What can I do? I, Liu, will not tolerate anyone else offending me in the matters I am responsible for."

He pointed at He Qiqi and shouted, "He Qiqi is an important suspect in the fake meeting case. Who allowed you to bring him out without my permission?
If you accidentally let the prisoner escape, can you afford to take the blame?"

Liu Yiguan shouted, "Someone, bring the prisoner He Qiqi back to me!"

Two officers from the East Hall immediately rushed out and were about to arrest He Qiqi.

Wang Zirui slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Liu Heiyu, how dare you!"

Liu Yiguan had been running the Lin'an Prefecture's judicial system for many years. Although Qiao Zhen quietly dismantled his platform, he only dismantled his power.

However, he couldn't transfer all of Liu Yiguan's people away and leave him alone, so there were still people around Liu Yiguan who listened to his commands and were useful to him.

These people have been under his command for many years, so they naturally obey his orders unswervingly.

These people ignored Wang Zirui's roar and rushed forward to snatch He Qiqi away.

Liu Yiguan looked at the businessman coldly and asked calmly, "Are you... Liang Jian?"

The businessman didn't expect Liu Yiguan to recognize him. He was flattered and said, "It's me."

Liu Yiguan said: "You were deceived and defrauded of a lot of money by the people who opened the fake club. After I accepted the case, I took it very seriously.

I am currently investigating the case in secret and was about to make some progress, but I didn't expect you to come to Magistrate Wang to report the case.

Liang Jian, you've reported this case twice, which really puts me in a difficult position.

If you don't trust me, then I won't accept your case.

When I have arrested all the scammers, I will naturally return the stolen money to those who reported the case to me first.

As for you, just wait until later. If there is any money left after they spend all their money and return it to others, I will return it to you..."

Liang Jian panicked when he heard this and quickly explained, "Liu Jianzhou, you misunderstood. I don't report the same case twice.

It was Magistrate Wang who asked Xiaomin to come over to help identify the suspect.

From the beginning to the end, I reported this case to you, Liu Jianzhou."

Liang Jian said this and quickly ran over to Liu Yiguan and stood beside He Qiqi properly.

"You are going too far, Liu Heiyu, you are going too far, now you are openly riding on my neck and peeing and shitting?
Come, bring the prisoner back to me."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Fan, Mr. Wang and other officials from the North Hall immediately rushed forward and a fight broke out between the two sides on the spot.

Poor He Qiqi, she was in shackles and was pulled around by them, her wrists and neck were scratched, but she didn't dare to scream.

Liu Yiguan pointed at Young Master Wang and shouted, "Wang Yeran, your father and brother are both involved in serious cases.

Now you are obstructing my investigation again. I suspect that you are in cahoots with your father and brother!

Come, capture him for me!"

Immediately, several of Liu Yiguan's confidants rushed towards Young Master Wang again.

Wang Zirui was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Liu Yiguan and cursed: "Liu Yiguan, you are a maggot, a fly, and a dung. You are not a human being. You are bullying me too much, too much!"

He grabbed the inkstone on the table and smashed it towards Liu Yiguan.

Liu Yiguan has been working in the judicial sector for many years, and he was promoted step by step from a grassroots official.

Although his boxing and kicking skills are not very advanced, he still has some skills.

Liu Yiguan rolled up the inkstone with a wave of his sleeves, but unexpectedly, the inkstone had just been used to write and there was still ink in it, which splashed all over his face.

When Wang Zirui saw it, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Liu Yiguan raised his eyebrows, a murderous look flashed between his brows, and he shouted in a deep voice: "How can this be absurd!"

He rushed towards Wang Zirui.

Seeing this, Wang Zirui hurriedly picked up a brush and threw it over.

Liu Yiguan rushed forward regardless.

Seeing Liu Yiguan approaching, Wang Zirui turned around, picked up a chair, shouted, and threw it at Liu Yiguan.

The entire North Hall was in chaos.

He Qiqi and Liang Shihu stood in the corner shivering.

"Stop it, stop it!"

Upon hearing the news, Prefect Qiao rushed over and started shouting loudly as he entered the bond signing room in the north hall.

Liu Yiguan was riding on Wang Zirui, swinging his fists and hitting his buttocks and back repeatedly.

Although Liu Yiguan was angry, he still knew how to avoid the vital points.

He had been in the judicial field for a long time, and beating people without leaving any traces had become an instinct for him.

As soon as he saw Qiao Zhen arriving, Liu Yiguan let go of Wang Zirui and stood up.

Wang Zirui's official robe was disheveled and one of the wings of his hat was broken. He stood up shakily and tried to rush towards Liu Yiguan with gritted teeth, but was caught by the quick-eyed and quick-handed Master Qiao.

Wang Zirui was shaking with anger, and said in a trembling voice: "Qiao Fuyin, did you see that? Liu Yiguan is so arrogant, you have to make the decision for me."

Liu Yiguan brushed off his official robe and said calmly, "Prefect Qiao, it was Magistrate Wang who started it first. I was just trying to protect myself."

Wang Zirui shouted, "Qiao Fuya, this man is truly a thief who is worse than a dog or a pig! If he hadn't forced his way into the North Hall and insulted me, why would I have taken action?"

Before Qiao Zhen could say anything, Liu Yiguan smiled and said, "Qiao Fu Yin, it was Wang Tongpan who started it first. I was just trying to protect myself!"

"Ahhh~~" Wang Zirui was driven crazy by him and was about to pounce on Liu Yiguan and fight to the death.

Liu Yiguan said calmly, "Prefect Qiao, look, look, he is so ferocious in front of you. Who is at fault first? I believe you know the answer."

When Wang Zirui heard this, he almost fainted from anger.

Qiao Zhen's face darkened and he said, "That's enough, all of you shut up."

He looked at the chaotic signing room and shouted, "The two governors stay, the rest of you leave!"

He Qiqi and Liang Jian were the first to retreat. When the others saw that Prefect Qiao, who never lost his temper, had gotten angry, they also hurriedly retreated.

Qiao Zhen bent down to pick up the broken inkstone on the ground, picked up two brushes, and sighed, "What a nice Duan inkstone.

Oh, this brush is made of wolf hair, tsk tsk tsk tsk..."

Qiao Zhen put the broken inkstone and brush back on the table, looked at the two men, and said helplessly: "Two governors, tell me what you are angry about."

Liu Yiguan told Wang Zi why he came to the North Hall. Wang Zi was still furious. Besides, Governor Qiao also knew about his affairs, so he didn't say anything.

After hearing this, Qiao Zhen said, "Liu Jianzhou, Wang Jianzhou is not wrong. This case was indeed handed over to him by this government."

Liu Yiguan's face darkened and he said, "Prefect, the three judges of Lin'an Prefecture each have their own responsibilities.

I don't understand, have the judicial matters that I was responsible for been transferred to Wang Tongpan?"

Qiao Zhen smiled and said, "Liu Jianzhou is wrong. Of course, you are still responsible for the legal affairs of this government.

But there have been a lot of things going on in the palace recently, and Liu Jianzhou has already had enough to do.

Moreover, the liar who ran the fake club was discovered by Wang Tongpan's people. This government wanted to let him share some of the burden for you, Liu Jianzhou..."

Liu Yiguan said calmly: "I think I can handle these things. I really don't need anyone to take over my duties!"

Qiao Zhen's face turned ugly: "Liu Jianzhou, are you blaming me?"

Liu Yiguan said: "I dare not, serving as an official in Lin'an Prefecture means serving under the emperor's nose.

If there is any disturbance, the Imperial City Bureau will report it to the emperor. Who dares not to do his best?
Lin'an was a large port with a population of one million, and there were countless criminal and civil cases every day. If anything inappropriate happened and the government got wind of it, it would be considered a grave crime.

If the prefect feels that I am not qualified for my position, I am willing to hand over all judicial and criminal matters to you and ask you to appoint a wise and capable person.

If the prefect wants me to be in charge of judicial affairs, then I hope no one will interfere."

After saying this, Liu Yiguan took off his black gauze hat, held it on his body, and handed it to Qiao Zhen.

Liu Yiguan stared at Qiao Zhen and said, "Qiao Fu Yin, you are my Lin'an official, and I am your assistant. I should be responsible to you and to myself.

But...if anyone else interferes with the affairs that Liu is in charge of, then I am willing to give them up."

Qiao Zhen is a person who usually doesn't care about other people's affairs, but now he jumps out. This is not a good sign.

Therefore, Liu Yiguan was "forcing the emperor to abdicate". He wanted to force Qiao Zhen to make a choice.

Lin'an is a "traveling palace", and any small incident will be magnified.

If some public security incidents break out from time to time, then Qiao Zhen’s job as prefect will be over.

The prefect of Lin'an rarely sat in office for long.

This position is too easy to shine, but also too easy to make mistakes.

Therefore, the person who sits in this position will either be promoted before the term of office is over, or will be kicked out before the term of office is over.

And a capable subordinate is extremely important to the prefect.

Therefore, Liu Yiguan was fearless and was planning to trick Qiao Zhen to see whether Qiao Zhen would continue to support Wang Zirui for the sake of his own future, or keep him as a capable law enforcement official.

At the door, although the people from the East Hall and the North Hall had all left, they did not go far.

No one knew who it was, but he was so considerate as to leave the door open, and a group of people crowded at the door to listen.

Inside the signing room, Qiao Zhen's face turned pale.

Liu Yiguan waited for a moment, smiled faintly, and said: "It seems that the prefect is not satisfied with the judicial and prison affairs that I am responsible for. I am really ashamed.

Well then, I will hand over all my duties now, and ask the prefect to appoint another wise one. I am willing to accept your instructions.

If the prefect feels that I am not qualified for my position, you can report it to the Ministry of Personnel, and I will have no complaints."

Liu Yiguan was the deputy prefect of Lin'an. The prefect had the power to arrange the details of his responsibility, but he did not have the power to remove him from his official position.

Moreover, as a Tongpan, he was also called "Jianzhou" because he had the power to supervise the prefect.

If he felt that the prefect had done something wrong and the decree required joint signatures from both parties, he could refuse to sign.

He refused, and the decree could not be issued because it was invalid.

He could also write to the court and directly impeach his official.

Of course, unless the conflict is extremely acute, no assistant official will use this power.

Because this is the last resort of "killing eight hundred enemies and losing one thousand of your own."

However, Liu Yiguan is now obviously giving up and is threatening to "die together".

After hearing what Liu Yiguan said, Qiao Zhen's expression finally changed.

He quickly pushed back Liu Yiguan's official hat, forced a smile and said, "Liu Jianzhou, you have been running the Lin'an Prison for many years. In fact, even my office has less experience than you in the Lin'an government office. How can you just give up like this?
The court values ​​you so much that it places you in such an important position.

Now that the emperor is not in Lin'an, the officials of Lin'an Prefecture should work together to manage everything here and share the emperor's worries."

Wang Zirui said in disbelief: "Mr. Qiao..."

Qiao Zhen looked at him apologetically and said to Liu Yiguan: "Liu Jianzhou, this government asked Wang Jianzhou to be responsible for arresting a group of suspects because they are responsible for clearing the obstacles. This is the best cover and we can keep silent..."

Seeing that he had softened, Liu Yiguan could not help but say proudly, "Prefect, I have been handling judicial matters for many years. I have my own ways of arresting bandits and thieves, but I am not a brute force person."

"Um……"

Qiao Zhen thought for a moment, then turned to Wang Zirui and said apologetically, "Wang Jianzhou, judicial affairs are Liu Jianzhou's responsibility.

This government wants you to be responsible for arresting the suspect, with the intention of relieving Liu Jianzhou's worries.

However, Liu Jianzhou's thoughts and concerns did have their reasons.

If a case is handled by two people and there is a lack of communication between them, problems are likely to arise.

The previous arrangements were all my fault. It was my inconsiderateness. Otherwise... should I hand this case over to Liu Jianzhou for full responsibility?"

Wang Zirui was immediately furious. He had heard that Governor Qiao was cowardly and incompetent, but he didn't expect him to be such a coward.

Qiao Zhen said weakly: "Wang Jianzhou, look..."

Liu Yiguan smiled faintly and glanced at Wang Zirui with contempt. The mocking, sarcastic and disdainful look made Wang Zirui feel ashamed.

Liu Yiguan said: "Prefect Qiao, if that is the case, then I will take the responsibility.

Regarding this Wang Yeran..., it is reasonable for me to detain him for investigation.

However, this humble official and Wang Tongpan are colleagues after all. Since Wang Tongpan has vouched for him, this humble official should not go too far.

Then, let's hand this person over to Magistrate Wang for the time being."

Qiao Zhen was delighted and said, "That's how it should be. That's how it should be. We are all working in Lin'an Prefecture. We should work together and be harmonious."

Liu Yiguan smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Qiao, I am busy with official duties. I will take my leave now."

He glanced at Wang Zirui with disdain, then clasped his hands, backed away step by step to the door of the signing room, flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.

The onlookers outside the door immediately made way for them. Among the onlookers on both sides, the people in the East Hall were all arrogant and domineering.

The people in the North Hall were filled with shame and lowered their heads.

Liu Yiguan stood still on the steps and said in a deep voice, "Take He Qiqi and Liang Jian away and prepare to arrest them!"

The people in the East Hall nodded like thunder, then surrounded Liu Yiguan and left.

When Qiao Zhen saw Liu Yiguan leaving, he smiled at Wang Zirui and said, "Wang Tongpan, this government..."

Wang Zirui suddenly clasped his hands together and bowed three times to Qiao Zhen.

Qiao Zhen was stunned and asked, "Wang Tongpan, what are you doing?"

Wang Zirui said solemnly: "I have always been respectful of gods. Whenever I see an image, I must worship it. What if it really is spiritual?"

"Ah this..."

Wang Zirui said, "I am not feeling well, so I am asking for a few days' leave from the prefect to rest and recuperate. I hope the prefect will approve it."

"This one……"

"Thank you, Governor. I will take my leave now."

Wang Zirui flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.

Those who stayed outside the door were from the North Hall. When they saw Wang Zirui's face turn purple and he strode out as if he had practiced the "Purple Cloud Magic", the officials glanced into the hall with disdain and then dispersed one after another.

In the signing room, Qiao Zhen stood there for a long while, glanced at the empty door, and couldn't help but smile softly.

He shook his head, stroked his beard and said, "This Wang Tongpan is a straightforward and lovely man."

……

Fan Jiang and Wang Yeran returned to the deserted signing room.

Because the North Hall was inferior to the East Hall, everyone was ashamed.

A group of officials and servants gathered in groups of three or five to curse and vent their anger, mocking the clay and wooden statue of Master Qiao.

This kind of complaint was certainly not suitable to be said in the signing room, so there was no one else in the room except the two of them.

Wang Yeran sneered and said, "Everyone knows that the prefect is weak, but it is rare to be so weak."

Mr. Fan chuckled and said, "Isn't this better? In this way, Liu Yiguan will fall deeper and deeper.

If he fails, he will be deserted by his friends and relatives. Only success can prove that he is right.

He has no choice but to go forward and not retreat. Only in this way will he fall into the trap of the Marquis. "

Wang Yeran sneered and said, "I'm waiting to see the day when Liu Yiguan repents!"

……

Imperial Street, Puqiao Tiles, and Yanziwu.

Yanziwu is a store that sells supplements, and the main supplement here is "bird's nest."

As a high-end supplement store, "Yanziwu" is doing good business.

These two days, a rich girl named Zhao Ning'er came with her three friends Qingtang, A'man and Ata, and bought twelve boxes of beautifully packaged and expensive bird's nests in one go, saying that they were going to be given as gifts and for their own use.

In the back hall of "Yanziwu", the owner Yue Zangfeng, his wife Baili Bing, and the shopkeeper Zou Yi were sitting at the table.

Mr. Yue Zangfeng is about forty years old and has a clear and handsome face.

The shopkeeper, Zou Yi, was about thirty years old and also had a handsome face.

The wife of this official, Baili Bing, was a bright and stunning young lady, who looked to be no more than twenty-three or twenty-four years old, and was very charming.

Baili Bing chuckled and said, "We haven't even used any tricks yet, but Yang Yuan is already in trouble. That's good, since we don't have to do anything."

Yue Zangfeng sighed and said, “Madam, the task assigned to us by our superiors is to make Yang Yuan lose hope in the Song Dynasty and force him to return to Xinjin on his own initiative.

Now Yang Yuan is about to lose his life, what is there to be happy about? "

Baili Bing rolled her eyes at him and said, "There's no outsider here, so don't call me Madam. You can be my father..."

Yue Zangfeng's face turned red when he heard this.

Ahem! Although they are a fake couple, but...

Baili Bing's pretty appearance made him distracted and he really wanted to make the fake play real.

Unfortunately, I was turned down as soon as I tried it out. It seems that there is not much hope.

Zou Yi frowned and said, "Originally, Yang Yuan didn't have to die. At most, he could be exiled to Danzhou.

It will be much easier for us to bring people back to Xinjin.

It was Yang Yuan who was asking for trouble. He was a civil servant, but he insisted on changing the system of the Song Dynasty.

Now, all illegal acts are subject to the "Imperial Song Criminal Code", so he really is guilty of the death penalty. Isn't this just tying himself up in knots?"

Baili Bing glanced at him charmingly and said, "Brother Zou, do you think Yang Yuan really made and sold fake coins?"

Zou Yi said: "Of course that's impossible, why would he make and sell fake coins?
If it's about money, he can make a fortune from trading new gold with me, even if the bulk of the profits go to the Song government's treasury, not to mention that he has his own South China Sea fleet.

If he was helping the Jin Kingdom to disrupt the Song Dynasty, that would be even more impossible. What was he after?
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty and the Regent Prince of Jin have great trust in him, and my Crown Prince of the New Jin Dynasty, the princesses and dukes, and Lord Shangguan treat him like a distinguished guest.

If he wanted power, he would be very successful. Why would he risk working for the Jin Kingdom?"

Baili Bing said, "Since he helped Your Majesty to split the land and establish a country, and proclaimed himself emperor, he couldn't be a spy for the Jin people."

Yue Zangfeng said: "So, the Song people obviously wronged him."

Baili Bingmei smiled and said, "Isn't this what the Song people are best at? They are amateurs in external battles and experts in internal battles. It has always been like this."

Zou Yi said: "So, Yang Yuan should be very disappointed with the Song Dynasty now, right?
If we can rescue him now, he will definitely submit to me, right?"

Baili Bing said: "The ones who are harming him now are his political enemies. He still has illusions about the Song Dynasty court.

He will not be truly heartbroken until the Song Dynasty court convicts him, but now is probably not the right time."

Yue Zangfeng said, "Husband... Miss Bing, we don't have a good way to get him out of the Song prison now. If his crime is proven, then won't we have no chance to kill him then?"

Baili Bing said: "Then we have to wait. If he still has feelings for the Song Dynasty, what can we do even if we bring him back to Xinjin?

Besides, there is no way to save him. Even if the Song Dynasty court sentences him to death by public execution, as long as we can successfully rob the execution ground, I will have a way to get him out."

Yue Zangfeng's eyes moved, and he asked hurriedly: "Miss Bing, do you have any helpers in the Song Dynasty?"

Baili Bing's face turned cold and he said, "Mr. Yue, just do your own thing. Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask."

Yue Zangfeng suppressed his anger and turned away.

Their group was led by Baili Bing, and all actions were decided by Baili Bing.

Although Baili Bing didn't say it, it was obvious that she had more than just this "Yanziwu" in the Song Dynasty, which made Yue Zangfeng feel a little uncomfortable.

Baili Bing pondered for a moment and said, “Yang Yuan strongly advocated resistance against the Jin army, which offended the appeasement faction.

He also advocated cutting redundant staff, which offended many dignitaries who had children of their families to take care of.

He strongly advocated the restoration of the system of Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty and the elimination of preferential treatment for scholars and officials, which offended even more officials and scholars.

But everything he did was beneficial to the Emperor of Song Dynasty.

Therefore, as long as he remained in power, those people, although dissatisfied, dared not show it.

But if Yang Yuan's guilt could be proven, these people would jump out and bite him like a group of mad dogs.

I believe this is also the reason why Tang Shitui and others dared to attack him. In this case..."

Baili Bing glanced at the two of them and said, "What do you think? How about we help them?"

Yue Zangfeng and Zou Yi looked at each other, and Zou Yi asked, "How can we help?"

Baili Bing said with a smile as beautiful as a flower: "Of course, it is to help them prove Yang Yuan's crime of collusion with foreign countries.

However, it is not Tongjin, but Tong my new gold."

Yue Zangfeng pondered and said, "My New Jin now relies a lot on the Song State. Will this hurt the relationship between our two countries?"

Baili Bing shook his head slightly and smiled, "Friendly nations are only related by interests, do you really think we are sworn brothers?

The Song people helped our New Jin just because they wanted to use us to deal with the Jin Kingdom.

As long as the Jin State remains a major threat to the Song State, the Song State will not stop supporting our New Jin State.

As friendly neighbors, can't we arrange secret agents to guard against each other?
When the uncle and nephew of Song and Jin were together, didn’t they send spies to each other?
Jin Xia has always been friendly, so is it possible that they haven't spied on each other?

It has never affected the friendship between the two countries."

Baili Bing laughed coldly and said, "Do you think the Song people didn't plant secret spies in Xinjin?

Haha, they even supported Wuda Youzhuzhu and established some new shamanism.

If it weren't for Lord Shangguan's secret observation, and he felt that the establishment of this sect would be beneficial to our Xinjin at least at this stage, he would have taken action against them long ago."

Baili Bing smiled and said, "Don't worry. After the Song people find out that Yang Yuan has been bribed by our Xin Jin, they will only sentence him to death, but they will not make trouble for our Xin Jin."

Zou Yi said: "So, how do you plan to proceed?"

Baili Bing raised her eyebrows and said with a sweet smile: "Isn't this simple?
Mr. Tang needs a reason, so we will give him one."

Baili Bing smiled very brightly.

She felt happy when she thought that Yang Yuan was going to be in trouble.

This Yang Yuan actually deceived her brother Shangguan and made him so sad.

Since Brother Shangguan wants to capture Yang Yuan and bring him back, she will help Brother Shangguan achieve his wish.

Who can blame Brother Shangguan for being so pitiful? He has such a great sister who treats him like her own son.

Brother Shangguan has never had many friends since he was a child. It is rare that he has someone like Yang Yuan with whom he can confide.

But this bastard still deceived his superiors.

Baili Bing remembered that when she and Shangguan Luo first met, she was nine years old and her brother Shangguan was only four years old. He was very cute and fair.

Unfortunately, his sister was too fierce. Baili Bing just wanted to take him to play by the pond, but Shangguan Mingyue scolded him with a stern face, and then took him away with tears in his eyes.

Now that the paranoid and sick woman Shangguan Mingyue is gone, I will be the one to protect and take care of Brother Shangguan from now on.

I don't want to be like his sister, who makes him do everything according to my wishes.

I help him get whatever he likes.

However, Yang Yuan bullied his younger brother Shangguan too much, so he had to make him suffer a little before rescuing him.

He's in jail now, so his life must be hard, right?
Haha, it’s okay to have a hard time!
Who told you to bully the affectionate, well-behaved and lovely brother Shangguan?
Baili Bing thought about it and was overjoyed.

……

Yang Yuan was taking a walk in the Lin'an Prison at this time, and Fei Yuye was accompanying him.

Both men were wearing prison uniforms, but there was no one following them.

The passages in this prison were designed to be very narrow, and there was a screen wall behind each door, so that when people passed through a door, they could not see the situation in the other courtyard.

The prison walls are very high and five feet thick. The interior of the walls is designed with quicksand, which can effectively prevent prisoners from digging holes and escaping.

There is also a densely woven net above the passage, with bells hanging on the net. Once someone touches it, it will make a sound.

However, the yard where the prisoners were gathered for lectures was quite spacious.

Yang Yuan and Fei Yuye were walking and chatting in this courtyard.

At the foot of the west wall, there is a small temple of the god of prison.

In the middle is the God of Hell with a kind face, and on his left and right are two little ghosts with ferocious looks.

There is a small closed hole at the bottom left of the wall of the Prison Temple, commonly known as the "tiger's butt".

When a prisoner dies, he cannot be carried out through the main gate, so we have to open this small hole and drag the body out.

On the right side of the Prison Temple is a well. The mouth of the well is sealed with a large bluestone. The water inlet is only a hole as big as a bowl, so that even the head cannot be inserted into it, in order to prevent prisoners from committing suicide by jumping into the well.

Fei Yuye accompanied Yang Yuan and stopped in front of the Prison Temple.

When Fei Yuye wore ordinary clothes, she looked graceful, slender and tall.

But when she put on the prison uniform with fat legs and waist, only her breasts looked magnificent, and the whole person suddenly looked petite.

She didn't suffer much in prison. She had three delicious meals a day, a regular daily routine, and didn't have to worry about so many things. She looked better than usual.

Fei Yuye said, "My Lord, since they want to kill you, but they haven't brought you to trial for so long, isn't that a little strange?"

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "It's not surprising, after all, when they first started investigating this fake meeting, they didn't think it would be related to me.

Now that the connection has suddenly been found, they need to think carefully about whether or not to tie me in and how to tie me in.

If they brought me to trial too early, they were worried that I would explain the matter of "smuggling of valuables" clearly, but it would have nothing to do with the case of manufacturing and selling fake counterfeit coins.

That way, they lost an important opportunity.”

Fei Yuye raised her eyebrows slightly and asked in confusion, "Isn't the charge of 'smuggling goods' enough? Do we have to charge you with 'collaborating with foreign countries'?"

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "If it were someone else, this crime would be enough. But for me, they are not worried enough.

After all, I have made great contributions to the Song Dynasty, and my wife is the emperor's adopted sister, so they are worried that the emperor will grant me amnesty."

The emperor has the power to show mercy outside the law, that is, the power of pardon.

The power of pardon is mainly divided into four types: general amnesty, special amnesty, special amnesty and pardon for prisoners.

A general amnesty is the kind of pardon that we are all familiar with.

Amnesty is a pardon granted to a specific person for a specific crime, which is just right for Yang Yuan.

There is not much difference between special amnesty and special pardon, but special amnesty is basically used for specific people, while special amnesty is used for specific areas.

As for pardoning prisoners, it refers specifically to pardoning the prison sentences of prisoners, reducing or pardoning the prisoners who have already been sentenced to a certain sentence.

If Yang Yuan had only committed economic crimes, it is hard to say whether the government would pardon him.

But if it's treason, haha...

Fei Yuye glanced at Yang Yuan and said with a half-smile, "I didn't expect that you, Lord Hou, are so hated."

Yang Yuan said: "To cut off someone's financial resources is like killing their parents. To block someone's future is even worse.

Although I have never had any grudges against anyone, I have countless enemies. "

When Fei Yuye listened, she always felt that he was showing off.

What is there to brag about when you have so many enemies?
Thinking about those people who were deliberately trying to kill Yang Yuan, and only wanted the interests of their own group, Fei Yuye couldn't help but sigh:

"These scholars spend their days reading sage classics and moral articles, but I never expected that their hearts were so filthy."

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "It's okay to use an opportunity to write a fuss in order to achieve a greater goal. Am I not also using this incident to write a fuss off topic?
Otherwise, I could explain a large amount of 'unclear wealth' in a few words, so why would I be here to cultivate my character?"

Fei Yuye looked at Yang Yuan deeply and said, "It's really scary to go against you."

After saying that, she smiled again and said, "Fortunately, you and I are not opponents."

Liu Yiguan, who thought he was Yang Yuan's opponent, had already assembled a group of elite soldiers and rushed to the hiding place of the group of people at the fake meeting place...

PS: I still owe JJM a chapter. I will finish it after a few days of rest. My old arms and legs are sore~
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