The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

When Qin Miaoxi just returned to the Marquis' Mansion, she heard news from afar: the captured ministers had been sent back home safely by the Imperial Guards, and the Imperial Guards turned to search several other houses, with such a huge momentum that it caused a sensation in the whole city.

She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and muttered to herself in surprise, "He's going back now? That guy didn't do anything, and he's so easy to talk to?"

Zi Yan nodded heavily, "I said it."

Qin Miaoxi felt inexplicably relieved when she heard this. This was right! How could she let him go so easily?

Just as she was about to ask for details, Zi Yan continued, "In order to compensate the Imperial Guards for arresting the wrong person, the Emperor not only gave those ministers a generous reward, but also issued an edict to prove their innocence."

Qin Miaoxi opened her eyes wide in surprise, thinking to herself: So straightforward? This is not like his usual style!

Moreover, these people are all those who have disagreed with the emperor in the court in recent years, or have openly opposed certain government decrees. He took advantage of the Cui Zhibao case to purge dissidents in the court, so why did he suddenly stop?

She couldn't help but narrow her eyes and looked at Zi Yan suspiciously: "Did you secretly go to see your senior brothers and sisters?"

From the time she was about to take action to now, it was only a few hours and he changed his mind. It really makes people suspicious.

Zi Yan shook her head expressionlessly, her tone calm, "No, I followed the Second Young Master to your fiefdom these days, have you forgotten?"

[People say pregnancy makes people stupid for three years, so why is it that Miss's memory is also failing now? ]

Qin Miaoxi: "..."

She was speechless for a moment, secretly complaining in her heart: This girl is becoming more and more disrespectful!

However, Zi Yan's words reminded her that her second senior brother had come to Beijing to ask for her token. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the situation in the fiefdom, she sent Zi Yan to follow him. She only came back a few days ago, and the senior brothers were still in the fiefdom. It was definitely not them.

Could it be my senior sister?

No, that's even more wrong. Senior sister is pregnant and staying in Kunlun Mountain to take care of the baby!

She nodded and shook her head, maybe she really had a change of heart!

"Go and find out why the emperor suddenly changed his mind and released them. Did he find evidence? Or did someone make suggestions?"

As soon as Qin Miaoxi gave the order, Zi Yan turned around and prepared to carry it out.

"Wait! We'll talk about this later." She pulled her thoughts back to the main topic and asked in a low voice, "Have those ministers been punished? Is everything okay after returning home?"

"I haven't heard that the Emperor used corporal punishment. Before leaving the palace, the ministers even took a walk through the streets. They seemed to be in good spirits." Zi Yan paused. "I heard that although the Imperial Guards have withdrawn, there are more spies in the residences of those ministers. Perhaps the Emperor is still worried."

Qin Miaoxi sneered, her tone tinged with sarcasm. "Sure enough, how could that person easily believe their innocence? The so-called generous reward and announcement are just for show."

Zi Yan didn't respond, but just stood there silently.

Qin Miaoxi pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Who are the ministers whose property has been confiscated?"

Zi Yan quickly took out a list. Qin Miaoxi took it and glanced at it. She saw that it was densely packed with the names of more than a dozen ministers, many of whom held important positions in the six ministries, and there were even a few who were respected old ministers in the court. However, these important figures in the court were now included in the list of people whose property was to be confiscated.

The more she looked, the tighter her brows furrowed. Her scalp tingled, and her doubts grew even more intense. She couldn't help but whisper, "Were these ministers also exposed by Cui Zhibao?"

There was a hint of disbelief in her tone, her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were full of confusion and shock.

Cui Zhibao himself was already facing a death sentence, but did he not even care about his family? Even if the emperor exiled his family, at least they could still save their lives. But if he offended these important officials, his family might not even know how they died. You know, those people's families are not easy to deal with.

"No."

As she spoke, Zi Yan took out another piece of paper, looked at the records on it, and slowly said: "According to the records of the Heavenly Prison, he didn't confess anything. After being imprisoned in the prison, he developed a high fever and could not speak."

Qin Miaoxi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "Then how were these people convicted?"

As he was speaking, there was another noise outside the door. It turned out that after the homes of these ministers were searched, their families were imprisoned and awaiting exile. Those ministers were dragged directly to the execution ground. There was no need for trial. The supervising officer announced their crimes and they were beheaded immediately.

Qin Miaoxi and Zi Yan looked at each other, quickly walked through the bustling crowd, and walked towards the execution ground.

On the streets, people were talking about it, some were sighing, some were indignant, and some were watching coldly.

Qin Miaoxi couldn't help but quicken her pace. When she arrived at the execution ground, she saw several ministers kneeling on the platform. Their hands were tied behind their backs, their heads were covered with black cloth, and their bodies were hunched, looking particularly miserable.

The supervising officer stood aside, holding a scroll of imperial edict high in his hand. He read out loudly, "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: It has been discovered that Minister of Personnel Li, Vice Minister of War Wang, and others have colluded with Cui Zhibao to disregard human life and plot against the law. Their crimes are extremely heinous and they must be executed according to the law! Execution shall be carried out immediately to serve as a warning to others!"

Qin Miaoxi was shocked when she heard this, and a hint of surprise and anger flashed in her eyes.

She whispered to Zi Yan, "These people weren't even tried, and they didn't even have a chance to defend themselves. They were directly convicted and beheaded. When did cases become so hasty? No, Zi Yan, go get the Marquis's entrance badge. I need to go into the palace."

They had painstakingly investigated the case for so long, only to be convicted so hastily and casually? She would never allow such injustice.

"Junior Sister!" A cold voice suddenly sounded behind him.

Qin Miaoxi heard the sound and subconsciously looked back.

Not far away, a man in a washed-out blue shirt stood quietly. He was tall and slender, but his face was stern, his lips tightly pursed without a trace of smile. He exuded a cold aura that kept people at a distance.

However, when he looked at Qin Miaoxi, a hint of kindness quietly emerged in his deep eyes, like the first ray of warm sunshine in spring, gentle and warm, and the strong aura he exuded disappeared without a trace in an instant.

This is her senior brother - Fu Yifan.

"Eldest brother?"

Qin Miaoxi's eyes flashed with surprise, but then turned to confusion, "Why are you here? When did you come back?"

Fu Yifan approached slowly, and a hint of warmth was forced out of his cold voice. "You just came back. You've been alone in Jingzhao for a while. Let's discuss staying separately for a few months to prevent you from being bullied."

After saying that, he quietly looked around, but obviously didn't find the person he was looking for. The next moment, he stared at Zi Yan and asked, "Where's that kid?"

Fu Yifan walked over slowly, and a hint of warmth was forced out of his cold voice: "You will be alone in Jingzhao during this period. We have agreed that we will stay separately for a few months to prevent you from being bullied."

Qin Miaoxi felt warm in her heart and was about to say something when she found that Fu Yifan was looking around calmly. His eyes swept through the crowd, but he obviously didn't find the person he was looking for.

The next moment, his gaze fell on Zi Yan, his brows slightly furrowed, and his tone was somewhat questioning: "Where is that kid?"

Zi Yan felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, and subconsciously took a half step back. She replied respectfully in a low voice: "Master Fu, the Marquis has been ordered to go on a business trip and will be back in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yifan's face suddenly darkened, and his tone was filled with regret: "That's a pity."

The corners of Qin Miaoxi's mouth twitched involuntarily. She didn't know what he was feeling sorry for. What was there to feel sorry for that cynical and childish boy?

She hurriedly blocked Fu Yifan's icy breath and whispered, "Big Brother, I really have something urgent to do. Imperial Scholar Cui Zhibao has been using human flesh and blood to maintain his immortality, killing many people. Now some officials have been implicated, but His Majesty has no solid evidence and is executing them. I am preparing to go to the palace to see Him."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yifan frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "No need. The evidence of their crimes has been posted in the streets and alleys." After that, he handed her the notice that he had torn off on the way here.

Qin Miaoxi took it and scanned it quickly. The notice listed every case in detail, with each victim's identity clearly marked. Even the criminal's motives and methods were clearly revealed. Every instance of it was so brutally cruel that she couldn't help but be shocked.

"Who on earth figured this out? Could it be...?"

She was filled with doubts, racking her brains but unable to figure out who could have such a profound knowledge. After all, it had taken her several days to uncover Cui Zhibao's crimes, but the notice before her was like a silent slap in the face, leaving her somewhat dazed.

Fu Yifan's eyes flickered slightly, "It was provided by the Ghost-faced Judge."

Qin Miaoxi suddenly understood. It all made sense. She couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of the Ghost-Faced Judge, he's so efficient even in handling cases. He's truly the man I admire!"

At the same time, a man who was running wildly on the trail suddenly sneezed, "Who's behind me, Master Cricket!?"