Fate with you

Although he followed Cui Yunji's instructions to find Shangqing, and sent the news to the palace under Wanniang's instructions, the housekeeper of Cui's house was still uneasy.He was originally an old servant who followed Cui Yunji's father and took care of the Cui family's general affairs for decades. Later, Cui's father felt sorry for his daughter who had just entered the officialdom and had no one available, so he sent his confidant old servant here.

The butler had watched Cui Yunji grow up and was loyal to Cui's father, and now he is even more loyal to his young master.If something happens to the little master, how can he explain to the master who is far away in the south of the Yangtze River?Cui Yunji is the leader of the Cui family's generation, no one can match her right, if she is here, how can he explain to the Cui family?

The butler's heart was boiling like boiling water, and he waited restlessly for a long time before finally seeing Shangqing's figure in front of the hall.

He was overjoyed and hurried forward to see him.Mu Sheng was always easy-going, and he would not be polite at this critical moment, so he got up and ordered him to tell the story.

The butler then told how Jin Yiwei broke in, how arrogant he was, and how he took them away. When it came to the secret that Wanniang revealed to him, the butler looked around in fear and anxiety. Seeing that the servants were all standing far away, Fang whispered: "Naiwan Niang leaked to me about Shangqing's accepting bribes of [-] yuan, but the younger one only talked to the old servant in the house, and nothing leaked out."

It was with the [-] that he impressed Uncle Bo.

Mu Sheng remembered the 3 taels. Back then, those salt merchants pooled up [-] taels to bribe her. She accepted it calmly and used it to buy salt fields.

I don't want to, this money, which has been handled clearly from beginning to end, is being talked about today.

Mu Sheng said: "Jin Yiwei arrested your lord because of this?"

The housekeeper hesitated and said: "I don't know, but since Shangqing has such a handle, it's inevitable that people will talk about it."

Mu Sheng understood that this was just an excuse used by the Cui family to lure her out to meet her.It's just that Jin Yiwei is crazily arresting people, and their past official and private affairs have been dug out. Cui Yunji's mere Jingzhao doesn't seem to let them go to war so much. From this point of view, maybe he really cares about someone else. As for whether this person is her , the Cui family has no officials in the capital, and Cui Yunji's uncles are all in the local area. It is not worthwhile for Pang Zhongzhi, who wants to catch a big fish, to make great efforts. Among the people Cui Yunji has acquainted with, she is the most high-ranking person.It just so happened that she was the one who benefited the most from the Jiangnan salt case.

Mu Sheng was almost sure that Pang Zhongzhi was targeting her.

She ordered the housekeeper to return to the mansion to wait, and she led Mai Rongen and eight imperial guards to the prison.

The strictness of the prison is far better than that of Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment. Even if the prime minister arrives at the gate, he will not be allowed to enter without the emperor's handwriting.This time Mu Sheng took Mai Rongen with him. Mai Rongen was the most trusted eunuch by the emperor's side. Need to say more to make it clear to everyone.

The guards in front of the gate of the imperial prison did not dare to stop them. On the one hand, they sent people to report to the commander, and on the other hand, they said good things to delay the time.

Mu Sheng didn't like Pang Zhongzhi very much, he was cruel and relentless, he was cunning, and he was very happy with his achievements, she once mentioned to His Majesty not to rely too much on cruel officials, His Majesty just laughed it off.After all, she is the emperor, so she can't be too disobedient, Mu Sheng thought it was wrong, and didn't insist, she just wanted to remonstrate next time, but before the next time, people had already declared war on her.

After waiting for a moment, Pang Zhong Zhifang reluctantly came out.He hastily bowed his hand towards Mu Sheng, and said in a rough tone: "Shangqing." When he saw Mai Rongen, he immediately became respectful, and said with a smile: "Master Mai, I am on business, and I am far away from you. Forgive me."

Putting the master aside, and turning to a subordinate who showed great hospitality, the corner of Mai Rongen's mouth twitched, and he really wanted to kill this ignorant thing with a whisk.He glanced at Mu Sheng, and then said: "By the sage's orders, the case of Cui Yunji will be supervised by Shangqing."

The corner of Pang Zhongzhi's eyes twitched, and seeing Mai Rongen's solemn expression, he could only bow his head and said, "I obey the holy order."

How long has it been since Cui Yunji was captured?Shangqing came after him, showing that there was a ghost in his heart.Others said that he was stupid, willing to be the emperor's eagle and dog, offending the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty, how could he not know that once he was useless, he would be abandoned by His Majesty.However, his authority comes from the Holy One, and he dares to disobey the Holy Order.And as long as he does things with all his heart, makes a good knife, and cherishes talents, how can he be dismissed so easily?

Pang Zhong made a good calculation, and Shangqing won His Majesty's trust. If he can prove that His Majesty's beliefs are not human, and prove that the pious Shangqing is actually a villain, and save His Majesty from being deceived, it will be a great achievement.

Thinking of this, Pang Zhong glanced at Mu Sheng, and said: "Since there is an imperial edict, Shangqing will follow along with the officials. It's just that Shangqing is the supervisor and interrogator, and I hope that during the interrogation, don't point fingers and delay official duties."

Mu Sheng gave him a soft nail: "If Commander Pang's behavior is reasonable, there is no room for me to supervise and judge."

Pang Zhongzhi smiled eccentrically, and turned to lead the way.

The imperial prison is very dark and humid, and there are many guards on both sides. The guards are all armed and heavily guarded.Walking along the way, the cold air rises from the soles of the feet, making people feel chills all over the body and fear in the bottom of their hearts.

Pang Zhongzhi was very interested, and happily introduced various places to Mu Sheng, and also told her about several newly developed instruments of torture, which were extremely cruel, and just listening to them made people break out in cold sweat.

He talked for a long while, Mu Sheng remained silent, and Mai Rongen remained calmly following half a step behind Mu Sheng, and Pang Zhongzhi glanced at her boringly.

The punishment room was right in front of him, and Mu Sheng's expression sank immediately when he saw the words on the door: "Punishment?"

Pang Zhongzhi sneered and said, "Just at the beginning, Shangqing came a moment late, maybe everyone will be recruited."

As soon as the words fell, the door of the torture room was pushed open, and a disgusting smell of blood came to the face. Mu Sheng said angrily: "How long has it been since the arrest? You are going to be sentenced? Have you ever interrogated carefully? Have you ever listed evidence? Have you ever heard testimony?"

Putting people on the chopping board in such a hurry, it can be called impatient!

Pang Zhongzhi didn't take it seriously and said: "Jin Yiwei has Jin Yiwei's routine, Shangqing doesn't understand the reason, so there is no need to say more."

Mu Sheng said coldly: "I have also been in charge of one side, and my subordinates have also gone through many cases, not just talking on paper. What I saw today, I will report it to the Holy Majesty on behalf of the commander!"

"Please, Shangqing!" Pang Zhongzhi strode forward indifferently.

Walking into the execution room, I saw Cui Yunji tied to the torture rack, her snow-white tunic was covered with scars, she had already suffered a lot of torture.

Seeing her coming in, Cui Yunji's eyes lit up.

"Continue!" Pang Zhongzhi waved his hands to both sides, and Zaoli stepped forward with a whip.

"Wait a minute!" Mu Sheng shouted.

Zaoli didn't listen.

Mu Sheng glanced at Mai Rongen, and Mai Rongen said: "Commander Pang, have you forgotten His Majesty's oracle?"

Pang Zhongzhi didn't dare to disobey the holy order, reluctantly said: "Stop!"

As soon as Zaoli retreated, Mu Sheng said: "Dare to ask the commander, what charges are you arresting Jing Zhao?"

"Corruption and bribery!"

"Where is the evidence? Are there any witnesses?"

Pang Zhongzhi looked at her gloomyly.Mu Sheng refused to budge, and continued: "Master Jingzhao is in danger, and unless His Majesty entrusts him with trustworthy ministers, he cannot take up this position, and unless he is an upright person, he must have a reason. Where is the evidence now?"

Pang Zhongzhi had bulging veins on his forehead, looking at Mu Sheng, his eyes were full of cruelty.

"Could it be that you want to be tortured into a trick?" Mu Sheng asked again.

As soon as Pang Zhongzhi saw Mu Sheng, he knew that today would not be good, but he didn't expect her to be so strong from the beginning.

Cui Yunji on the rack coughed weakly twice, and said, "Master Shangqing..."

Mu Sheng turned to look at her.

"Commander Pang is about to step down...confess..." Cui Yunji took a breath, and continued: "Two years ago, under the order of Shangqing, I bribed the stolen money..."

"Let her down." Mu Sheng said.

No one answered.

"Yu Linjun!" Mu Sheng shouted loudly.The Imperial Forest Army stepped forward according to the order, and the Zaoli all around drew their swords to resist.

Suddenly, swords were drawn in the execution room.

Mu Sheng turned her head stiffly to look at Pang Zhongzhi: "Dare to resist Yu Lin? Do you want to rebel?"

Pang Zhong gritted his teeth tightly, his eyes were red, and after a while, Fang angrily said, "Back off!"

Zaoli withdrew unwillingly.

Yu Lin stepped forward to untie Cui Yunji.As soon as she lost the long rope, Cui Yunji fell down limply, and Mu Sheng stepped forward to help her.

"It's unheard of for Shangqing to treat prisoners so kindly." Pang Zhongzhi said with a strange tone.

"Jingzhao is implicated by me. I have a conscience. An Neng will not save An Neng." Mu Sheng rebuked him, and when Cui Yunji sat down, she said again: "Since the commander wants to ask me to instruct her to steal money, now I'm right here, and the commander can ask me questions."

Pang Zhongzhi clenched his fists tightly. If he had evidence, why bother to catch Cui Yunji: "You once took [-] yuan in bribes..."

"It's all handed over to the national treasury, where there are expenses, and there are clear accounts to check!"

"Master Shangqing has a good memory!"

"Being upright is not afraid of the oblique shadow."

Pang Zhongzhi was so angry that he felt that he was one step away from making great achievements.

For a moment, he froze in two strokes.

At the critical moment, Mai Rongen smoothed things over: "It seems to be a misunderstanding. Who is at fault? Just explain it clearly, and let's break up."

The posture of He Mui is too obvious.Mu Sheng still had a feeling of anger in her heart, she was framed by someone for no reason, and someone was implicated by her for no reason, no matter who encountered this, there would be no peace.How could Mai Rongen not know?But His Majesty Pang Zhongzhi still has great use, so he can't take it right now.

He had no choice but to wink at Mu Sheng, Mu Sheng knew that Mai Rongen was better than her in understanding the holy will, so he had to endure it, helped Cui Yunji and left.

Pang Zhongzhi was also very angry. He didn't care who was loyal and who was traitor, who was innocent and who was corrupt. He only cared about being able to pull down a few high-ranking ministers so that he could accumulate more merit for him.Shangqing is the same as the prime minister, if she is pulled down, he will be able to say the same in the court from now on, who would dare to call him a traitor.

As a result, it fell short!

Really pissed off!