Catching Monsters

Chapter 215: Lock Him Up First

After hearing what Jiang Yun said, Yuan Qu's face suddenly changed, and he retorted sharply: "Jiang Yun, what do you want to do?"

"Our Ministry of Justice is investigating the case of the Red Lotus Cult!"

"I am Yuan Qu, the head of the Ministry of Justice!"

"If you dare to do anything reckless..."

Jiang Yun's face darkened, and he stared at Yuan Qu coldly, and said slowly: "Mr. Yuan from the Ministry of Justice, right? If I were an ordinary citizen, it would be fine for you to frame me like this."

"But I'm already a captain of the Imperial Guard, a dignified sixth-rank official, and you still framed me like this."

"Isn't it that I am serving as an official in vain?"

After saying that, Jiang Yun turned his head and gave a look to Qi Da beside him.

"Arrests!"

Soon, more than eighty fierce Jinyiwei rushed forward.

These runners from the Ministry of Justice might be fine if they bully ordinary people on weekdays, but how could they stand up to the Jinyiwei who are all warriors?

They were soon captured one by one.

Hundreds of runners from the Ministry of Justice were tied together with ropes.

After arresting the people, Qi Da rushed back to Jiang Yun and asked in a low voice: "Captain, what should we do with these people?"

"Beat up the others and throw them onto the street, and take Yuan Qu back to the imperial prison." Jiang Yun said without hesitation.

Hearing this, Qi Da nodded. Soon, screams of the criminals being beaten were heard from Sanqing Temple.

Of course, Yuan Qu was also beaten up, and soon his face was bruised and swollen.

"Listen to me, everyone. Our Sanqing Temple is not a place where anyone can come and act wild." Jiang Yun glanced at the many criminal officials and said sternly, "Get lost."

Looking at the officials from the Ministry of Justice, they fled in a panic.

Wen Chen, who was following behind the Jinyiwei team, was also envious when he saw this scene. Is this the Jinyiwei? It was just like what was described in the opera, so majestic.

It also made Wen Chen more determined to practice hard and join the Jinyiwei as soon as possible.

Soon, Jiang Yun brought his men and Yuan Qu back to the Jinyiwei Yamen.

Yuan Qu was tied up and followed Jiang Yun, his face was pale.

Almost all officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty were terrified when talking about the imperial prison.

Yuan Qu felt scared at the thought that he was about to be imprisoned in the legendary imperial prison.

Although the Ministry of Justice is considered to be in the same industry, their natures are different after all.

The imperial prison's notoriety is no joke.

There is no precedent of leaving alive after entering...

Of course, this precedent was before Jiang Yun appeared.

Yuan Qu took a deep breath and said to Jiang Yun beside him: "Captain Jiang, in fact, there is no need for us to make such a fuss..."

"Wasn't it Lord Yuan who started the trouble first?" Jiang Yun asked back.

Yuan Qu forced a smile and said, "Our goal is Qin Shujian. If Lord Jiang is willing to hand over Qin Shujian, Minister Wu will be happy to be friends with Captain Jiang."

"Minister Wu is a second-rank official. If you make friends with him, Captain Jiang will surely have a smooth career."

"Qin Shujian has only been your disciple for a few days. Sir Jiang, please don't let him get in the way."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun replied coldly, "Master Yuan may not understand me."

"Qin Shujian is my apprentice. Once a teacher, always a father."

Seeing that Jiang Yun was not moved, Yuan Qu said in a deep voice: "Captain Jiang, I have to remind you that you are only a captain of the Jinyiwei."

"Look at Qin Yuntao. He has a huge fortune and was a powerful figure in the capital. Minister Wu wants him dead."

"He died in the prison of the Ministry of Justice, let alone you?"

When Jiang Yun heard this, his brows frowned slightly. Qin Yuntao is dead?
These guys in the Ministry of Justice are really ruthless.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath and said slowly, "Master Yuan, are you threatening me?"

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

Soon, Jiang Yun, Qi Da and others brought Yuan Qu to the imperial prison.

Yuan Qu looked at the cold imperial prison, took a deep breath, and kept comforting himself that Minister Wu would soon find a way to rescue him.

After imprisoning Yuan Qu, Jiang Yun looked at Qin Shujian in the cell.

At this time, Qin Shujian was sitting cross-legged in the cell, meditating and practicing.

"Captain Jiang." Outside the prison, a subordinate walked over quickly and said, "Eunuch Feng is here, waiting for you in your study."

Feng Yu is here?

Jiang Yun said to Qi Da beside him, "Keep an eye on Yuan Qu."

Then he hurried to his study, and when he reached the door, he pushed it open and walked in.

Feng Yu was sitting inside wearing a clean white eunuch's uniform.

"Eunuch Feng." Jiang Yun smiled and said, "What wind brings you here?"

Feng Yu looked at Jiang Yun and asked, "I heard from the people at the East Pacification Office that you took your men to the Sanqing Temple just now?"

"Yes." Jiang Yun took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "A group of people from the Ministry of Justice came to Sanqing Temple..."

After hearing what happened, Feng Yu laughed and said, "These two ministers are really anxious."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun frowned and looked at Feng Yu in confusion.

Feng Yu then said: "Qin Yuntao, all the family property has been donated to Your Majesty..."

After Feng Yu informed Jiang Yun of what happened in the Imperial Study, he slowly said, "Your Majesty asked me to investigate this matter. Of course, we need actual evidence to find out whether Minister Wu and Minister Cao abused their power."

Afterwards, Feng Yu also reminded Jiang Yun: "It seems that Minister Wu wants to clear the evidence, otherwise he would not have taken action against your Sanqing Temple."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun pondered for a moment and asked, "If Yuan Qu, whom I captured, confesses, tells these things, and signs his name, will it be considered ironclad evidence in Your Majesty's eyes?" Feng Yu narrowed his eyes and smiled faintly, "Of course it is."

"But doing so is against procedure."

"If we catch an ordinary person and interrogate him, that would be fine."

"Yuan Qu is the head of the Ministry of Justice, a sixth-rank official of the imperial court. You are interrogating him without asking for permission."

"If this guy keeps his mouth shut and refuses to say a word, you'll be in big trouble."

Jiang Yun pondered for a moment, nodded, and understood the interests involved.

The tortures in the imperial prison were basically aimed at torturing people to death.

However, Jiang Yun was very decisive. On the one hand, Wu Farong's behavior was really too much.

Qin Yuntao died because of the trouble he caused to the Qin Mansion, and now he still refuses to let Qin Shujian go.

He even planned to "search" out a large amount of Red Lotus Sect's propaganda from Sanqing Temple, and it was obvious that he also wanted to put himself to death.

"Don't worry, eunuch. Aren't you familiar with our Jinyiwei's interrogation methods?"

After hearing Jiang Yun's assurance, Feng Yucai smiled and said, "Don't worry, go ahead and interrogate him. If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility for it for you."

"When you have the result, bring it to me in the cleansing room."

Jiang Yun hurriedly got up and returned to the imperial prison. At this time, Yuan Qu was sitting in the cell with his eyes closed.

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Jiang Yun knocked on the prison bars, holding a piece of paper and pen in his hand: "Master Yuan, I would like to ask you for a favor."

"What do you want to do?" Yuan Qu frowned.

Jiang Yun opened the prison door and squatted in front of him: "Tell us how Minister Wu and Minister Cao blackmailed the Qin family, fabricated false evidence, and used the Red Lotus Sect to frame the Qin family."

"Write them down one by one and sign your name."

Yuan Qu's pupils bulged, and he cursed angrily, "Bullshit! Jiang Yun, what do you want to do? Minister Yuan and Minister Cao are both high-ranking officials of the second rank!"

Seeing Yuan Qu's reaction, Jiang Yun was not surprised: "I am using courtesy before force. Since Lord Yuan is unwilling, come, take Lord Yuan out to serve him."

"Until Lord Yuan is willing to speak."

"Yes." Qi Da, along with two Jinyiwei, quickly dragged Yuan Qu out and tied him to an iron pillar.

Yuan Qu also struggled frantically and shouted, "Jiang Yun, I am a sixth-rank official of the imperial court! I am the head of the Ministry of Justice! If you want to torture me, you must have a written document!"

"I want to see the paperwork!"

Snapped……

Qi Da had an expressionless face. He took the whip and whipped Yuan Qu hard.

Yuan Qu's screams continued to be heard in the imperial prison.

Jiang Yun sat nearby, watching everything expressionlessly. Soon, Yuan Qu's clothes were torn to shreds.

However, Qi Da didn't dare to hit him anymore, mainly because he was afraid that this guy couldn't bear it and died.

Afterwards, he asked his men to take out many expensive herbs and apply them on the wound. Soon, the bleeding stopped and a scab formed.

As for the medicines in the imperial prison, perhaps only the Imperial Medical Office in the entire capital has better ones than them.

After all, we can't let the prisoners die easily.

Afterwards, water torture, branding, and acupuncture were used in turn.

What Jiang Yun didn't expect was that although Yuan Qu was wailing in pain, he insisted on not confessing his guilt!

Of course Yuan Qu couldn't plead guilty easily.

Because I was the one who forged the document showing the collusion between the Qin Mansion and the Red Lotus Sect!
It was also me who arrested Qin Yuntao.

It was also he who killed Qin Yuntao.

As the head of the Ministry of Justice, he knew these things too well. Once he signed, he would face death.

What's more, as long as I grit my teeth and hold on, Minister Wu will definitely find a way to rescue me.

If you sign and seal, your life will be in danger.

Hold on, there is hope!
With the blessing of the desire to survive, Yuan Qu's willpower became much stronger.

Qi Da's arms were sore from all the hard work. He shook off the blood on his hands, walked back to Jiang Yun, and whispered, "Captain, this guy is still a tough guy..."

Jiang Yun frowned, somewhat unexpectedly.

The sky outside gradually darkened, but Yuan Qu refused to confess.

Soon, a Jinyiwei came running over and whispered in Jiang Yun's ear, "Master, a doctor from the Ministry of Justice has come and claimed that someone from the Ministry of Justice has been arrested by you and wants you to release him immediately."

"Doctor of the Ministry of Justice?" Jiang Yun frowned, then said, "Let him come to see me."

Soon, a fat and big-eared official walked up to the gate of the imperial prison.

Wang Chiyu, a doctor in the Ministry of Justice, was wearing official clothes. As soon as he entered the imperial prison, he saw Yuan Qu being tortured and was shocked.

"How dare you..."

Jiang Yun walked to the door of a prison cell and opened it: "You are from the Ministry of Justice, right?"

Wang Chiyu put his hands behind his back and snorted coldly: "I am Wang Chiyu, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. How dare you arrest Yuan Zhushi? What law did Yuan Zhushi break?"

"I come here in person on the orders of the Minister of Justice, Wu Farong."

"I advise you to release him immediately! Otherwise, if Lord Wu gets angry, the consequences will be serious."

"Master Wang, have you finished speaking?" Jiang Yun pointed to the prison cell whose door had already been opened: "If you have finished, please come in."

Wang Chiyu was stunned for a while, looking at the cell door: "You, what do you mean?"

"Don't talk nonsense."

Jiang Yun was too lazy to waste time talking to this man, so he pushed him into the prison directly, and then ordered Qi Da: "As long as someone from the Ministry of Justice comes, no matter who it is, lock them up first."

(End of this chapter)