Chapter 482.1: Trouble?
Although Le Cheng Emperor won’t go as far as to take his son’s life, but Jin Qinwang on the surface was very idle, so forfeiting his salary and confining him all won’t be considered anything, and certainly won’t be able to satisfy the Bai family either. What one was afraid of was just the Bai family using everything they have to make Le Cheng Emperor have Jin Qinwang stripped of his title and reduced to a commoner. As a commoner, rising up again as an emperor, unless Le Cheng Emperor’s other sons all died out, otherwise, afraid one will be even less legitimate than an infant prince. Although Jin Qinwang simply can’t ascend the throne normally, but he can’t just have all his brothers killed after ascending the throne, right?
And standing from Le Cheng Emperor’s perspective, in any case, his sixth son can’t inherit throne either way, so this status, whether it’s a bit higher or a bit lower, actually didn’t matter at all. With him shielding, even if a commoner, he can still continue to let him walk sideways through the capital, and when his time comes to an end, he will leave behind an imperial decree in advance, letting the son that succeeds the throne reinstate his nobility. As such, his other sons also won’t continuously think that he will have the throne passed on to this sixth son, and thus guard against in all kinds of ways.
It was practically just killing two birds with one arrow.
And in Le Cheng Emperor’s heart, perhaps he will even be immeasurably pleased with himself, not only solving the problem, but even nicely protected his son.
That’s why, if there isn’t any strong evidence pointing to a real culprit, things probably really will develop in this way.
However, it goes without saying that since they were able to set up such a scheme, then they naturally won’t let anyone catch them easily.
Jing Wan furrowed her brows. This situation, how to break it?
“Have the people present at the scene all been contained and interrogated?”
“Don’t worry wangfei, all already put under watch, and already let someone carefully interrogate, won’t let off any clues.” Guard Qian said as such. Speaking of which, they were similarly vexed inside. Things originally were under control, yet in the end, such a problem occurred. It was practically just a disgrace for them. After all, the other party was merely a delicate young master with not much strength, while they were trained guards. And the guards guarding in the surrounding were also good-for-nothing idiots. They had all their energy focused on dealing with the tiger, so didn’t notice, but could it be that the people outside couldn’t watch over a single person either? To let the person run in just that easily, or perhaps, he was just deliberately let in?
“You all have been by wangye’s side for not just a day or two, so your abilities, I naturally believe in.” Jing Wan paused, “If you encounter anything suspicious and the other party refuses to speak, directly let Gong Jiu act, just don’t let the person die.”
Guard Qian somewhat surprisingly glanced at Jing Wan, and then swiftly lowered his head again. It seems that certain dark matters, wangfei is also aware of. Moreover, based on her temperament, to also become ruthless, it can be seen that she was truly angered.
“Additionally, temporarily seal off the estate. Without permission, the people in the estate are not allowed to go out. Afterwards, inform the people of the Bai family.”
“Understood.”
“Go invite wangye over.” If it didn’t involve the Bai family, then naturally it was taking care of however it should be taken care of, no need for a certain someone.
“Yes.”
Jing Wan’s gaze landed on that woven mat, “Wait, has Gong Jiu examined the corpse yet?”
“Replying to wangfei, not yet. There’s too many people and too many eyes present. Young master Bai’s servant girls and servant boys, even if getting interrogated, ultimately weren’t willing to move too far away, and must have young master Bai’s remains kept under their eyes. They’re very emotionally worked up, causing a very big ruckus. Touching young master Bai’s remains, we worry that the Bai family further won’t let the matter go.”
Jing Wan’s gaze swept outwards, very quickly confirming the target. Although she didn’t know what they were saying, she was able to vaguely hear the sound of crying. Because the tiger previously had injured people, this crying sound, just now, Jing Wan had thought it was related to those people, but thinking again, if injured, it was impossible for them to still stay here. They would certainly be sent elsewhere to get treated.
Carefully thinking it over, these servants of the Bai family were also very strange.
They should know their own master’s position in the Bai family. With their master dead, they a hundred percent won’t have a good end. Even those with a good mental fortitude afraid will all be shaking in fear, and those who don’t, will just directly pass out. Yet, at present, they still have the mind to think of other things, crying and shouting about watching over their master’s corpse, preventing someone from touching. This was completely inconsistent with normal human behavior.
“Let Gong Jiu set to the task. First interrogate these people. In any case, they’ve already been frightened, so being a bit ‘miserable-looking’ is also passable. Afterwards, send someone trustworthy to watch over young master Bai’s body. Don’t let anyone come close. Have all the unrelated people dispersed, and let Gong Jiu quickly examine the body as soon as possible. Have everything taken care of before the Bai family arrive. Additionally, look for two more experienced coroner, and have them examine the body in front of the Bai family.”
No one would charge towards a tiger for no reason. If not getting drugged with something that affects the mind, then it was just getting blackmailed with something that forced one to commit suicide. This young master Bai, although was the Bai family’s only son, the kind that was spoiled to no end, among the wastrels of the capital, he belonged to the relatively low-key type that didn’t cause trouble. Scholar Bai and his grandfather were both very astute. Although spoiling, they had the degree grasped very well. Because of this, this young master Bai’s ‘reputation’ truly wasn’t prominent. As such, someone having information against him that would force him to death, seemingly wasn’t possible. Even if there was, he certainly would also tell his family. Those two elders of the Bai family, for the sake of protecting this only heir, certainly would think of ways to have the matter taken care of. That’s why, the possibility of having been drugged was more than ninety percent.
“Yes.”
Jing Wan glanced at him, “These things, you all should’ve also thought of. It seems I’ve thought too much. Me saying this much, perhaps, even held up the time, quickly go handle it then.”
“Wangfei’s thoughts are very thorough. We as the subordinates cannot compare.”
“Enough, don’t give me a tall hat. How much weight I have, I’m very self-aware. Quickly go.”
“Yes.” It seems the flattery didn’t land. Currying favor with wangfei, this kind of thing, sure enough, he was far inferior to Mu An, that dog that excelled in pandering.
Jing Wan found a place to sit down and didn’t interfere with their work.
A servant girl brought Jing Wan a cup of tea. Jing Wan occasionally would take a sip, but majority of the times it was just holding the tea cup deeply contemplating.
Sure enough, one shouldn’t be too idle. These matters, either don’t come, or just become exceptionally thorny.
When Li Hong Yuan came over, he just saw Jing Wan quietly contemplating. Towards the servant girl that greet him, he just waved his hand, and when Jing Wan lifted her head, the tip of his fingers just happen to land on her face, four eyes meeting. A moment later, Li Hong Yuan opened his mouth, “Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.”
“Presumably Ah Yuan already knows who the person that died was. I’m just worried that in the future……….”
Li Hong Yuan’s finger pressed against Jing Wan’s lips, “Why does Wan Wan think that this matter will go according to certain people’s wishes, and will develop according to their vision?”
“Ah Yuan feels it’s possible to find the real culprit?”
Li Hong Yuan hooked the corner of his mouth, “Why find the real culprit? No need to investigate, just go through the motions and put on an act. If we investigate too seriously and too clearly, won’t that just be exposing our strength to the outside? Even if just a drop in the ocean, it would still make people even more wary, no? Although flies aren’t worth fearing, but having too many is also very annoying. Rather than taking the time to go deal with those trivial matters, this husband naturally is more willing to spend time leisurely with Wan Wan.”
Jing Wan slapped aside his hand, “I’m having a serious talk with you.”
“This husband isn’t joking with Wan Wan either. Coming over just now, I’ve already passed down instructions, no need to use special methods to interrogate, can just ask normally. The body also don’t need for Gong Jiu to look over. Once the coroner and the Bai family arrive, can just directly examine the body. Whatever outcome the coroner say will just be what it is. In any case, just as you’ve said, it’s very difficult to find the real culprit to begin with, and some people, without hard evidence, merely just suspecting isn’t enough to touch them. That’s why, there’s no need to go waste that effort.”
Jing Wan looked to him. He really wasn’t joking? “Ah Yuan is planning on advancing by retreating? You really intend on becoming a commoner?”
“A commoner? Wan Wan really thought of a lot. If this husband becomes a commoner, wouldn’t that be letting Wan Wan be wronged? My position will only be higher and not lower, and further won’t fall into the dust.” Advancing by retreating, this kind of thing, he can do, but it’s impossible to make him retreat that much. And on this matter, it was also completely unnecessary.
“In other words, Ah Yuan already has a counterplan? Can you tell me what you plan on doing?”
“Having a sudden turn of events in the last moment, isn’t that more interesting?”
“The problem is based on this, I already know the final conclusion, so towards the process, not that interested.”
“If it’s said like this, then, en, it’s probably just ‘pulling out the fire from under the kettle[1]‘.”
“And the specifics?” Saying this much, it was the same as not saying anything.
Li Hong Yuan smiled again, “Since Wan Wan is this smart, you can take a guess yourself.”
Jing Wan’s complexion was a bit dark. What time was it, to still be teasing her. However, the so called ‘pulling out the fire from under the kettle’ was probably just having some sort of information against the Bai family, the kind that was very fatal. If brought before Le Cheng Emperor, even if they have Empress Dowager Bai’s affections, Le Cheng Emperor still won’t help the Bai family, and will even deal with the Bai family.
Seeing Jing Wan vexed, Li Hong Yuan finally stopped teasing her, sitting by her side and whispering in her ear.
Jing Wan’s eyes widened, very much shocked. The so called ‘pulling out the fire from under the kettle’ was completely different from what she’d imagined. “Are you certain this is true, and not what you plan on doing?”
“Naturally it’s true. Even if it’s false, it’ll probably still be handled like this.”
Jing Wan looked to him, her gaze a bit strange, “The matters in the capital, wangye truly knows quite a bit.” He can practically go print his own gossip column, and it would certainly be very juicy.
“What does this mean?” Li Hong Yuan was unconcerned. Having lived two lives, knowing more than others was very normal, no?
“It means that Ah Yuan has a way with training people, the people under you all capable. If not, then how could you know everything, no?”
Li Hong Yuan casted her a glance, “Wan Wan is indirectly trying to plea for them?”
[1] This idiom means to extinguish something at its source. The idea is that by pulling out the fire from under the boiling kettle, the kettle will no longer be able to boil.
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