"Okay, I will go with you." Mao Xiang was stood up, and after thinking about it, he decided to accompany Han Du this time as a way to repay Han Du's favor.
If Han Du hadn't been involved by him, this scene wouldn't have happened. If Mao Xiang had interrogated the female official alone, she might have died without finding out anything. Now at least we have the ins and outs of the incident. Although we didn't find out where Fang Benzhai was hiding in the end, we were still able to explain it to the emperor. Seeing that Han Du had already helped him in the front, Mao Xiang thought that his responsibility was not heavy, so he decided to meet the emperor with Han Du.
"Master Han, please wait outside for a moment. How about I take the confession and then meet the emperor with you?" Mao Xiang said to Han Du politely.
"Then thank you, Master Mao." Han Du gratefully clasped his fists and saluted Mao Xiang.
Mao Xiang watched Han Du leave, and the smile on his face gradually faded as Han Du left.
While Mao Xiang was bowing his head in thought, a subordinate brought up a stack of confessions and said, "Sir, all the confessions are here."
Mao Xiang looked stunned and asked quietly: "What are you doing?"
"My lord, don't you want a confession?" the subordinate replied matter-of-factly.
When did I say I wanted to confess? Besides, even if you really want it, why can't you wait for me to think it over clearly?
Mao Xiang accepted the confession without letting anyone see his reluctance, and said, "Well, I want it."
Seeing that his subordinates had a flattering smile on their faces after listening to his words, Mao Xiang deeply felt that the quality of his subordinates was worrying. Then he asked: "What do you think of Mr. Han just now?"
When the subordinate heard this, his face stiffened, and he tentatively asked Mao Xiang, "Did this subordinate really say that?"
Mao Xiang glanced at his subordinates strangely, hey, he knows how to be careful now? Then he nodded and said affirmatively: "Well, tell me."
"My subordinates think that Mr. Han looks young, but I think he is a bit scary."
So the reason why you are so casual in front of me is because I didn't scare you? Mao Xiang glanced at his subordinates casually and continued to ask: "Why are you so afraid of Fa?"
The subordinate smiled, touched his head with a confused look on his face, and murmured to himself: "I can't tell. It's just that when he looked at his subordinate, he felt as if he was not wearing any clothes. It’s like standing on the street.”
I see.
Mao Xiang nodded, looked at the others, and asked, "What about you?"
The others looked at each other and bowed in response.
"It's the same for me..."
Mao Xiang looked calm, nodded, and ordered: "No one is allowed to reveal a word about today's events. Violators will die!"
There was a coldness in the voice, and everyone felt instantly transformed and chilled, and they quickly replied in unison: "As ordered."
What adults are talking about is death. Death may have the same result as beheading, but the process is completely different. Just cut it off, kill it all with one strike. There are those who are so skilled that they can even make the person being beheaded not feel even a trace of pain. But death is different. What adults mean by death is that you have to suffer enough sins before you die.
"Besides, you are not allowed to provoke him." Mao Xiang warned everyone sternly. After today's scene, Mao Xiang didn't want to conflict with Han Du. "If you have to run into someone, you must report it to me as soon as possible."
"yes......"
After giving instructions to his subordinates, Mao Xiang took the confession and followed Han Du to meet the emperor.
As soon as he saw Lao Zhu, Han Du immediately knelt down to apologize. "Wei Chen is guilty."
"Is she dead?" Upon hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu asked quickly with a fierce look in his eyes.
"Yes." Han Du replied honestly.
"How did you die?" Lao Zhu shouted angrily, his eyes turning to Mao Xiang involuntarily. Didn’t I tell you not to let the female officer die? How do you, Mao Xiang, do things?
In Lao Zhu's eyes, Han Du was a civil servant and didn't understand interrogation at all. Since the female officer died, it must have been caused by Mao Xiang's torture to extract a confession. I have given many orders to keep her alive, just to make her suffer, but to vent the hatred in my heart. You, Mao Xiang, let her die so cheaply, leaving me with no target for my anger. Could it be that you, Mao Xiang, want to replace her and seek death?
As soon as Mao Xiang saw the emperor's eyes, he knew that the emperor had misunderstood. In an instant, it felt as if there were thousands of troops galloping past, and his face became extremely pale. He quickly explained: "Your Majesty, you don't care about Wei Chen's affairs. Wei Chen has always followed the Emperor's instructions and used torture carefully. It's..."
"It's Wei Chen's fault." Han Du straightened up and admitted. It is impossible not to admit it in front of Lao Zhu. At this point, Han Du can only take the responsibility himself, and no one can help.
Then, Han Du told the whole story in a few words.
Originally, Lao Zhu frowned when he heard that the female officer's death was related to Han Du. He thought that Han Du did not understand interrogation and acted recklessly, which caused the death of the female officer. But as Han Du told it, Lao Zhu found that it was not what he thought.
Han Du didn't even come close to the female officer. He just sat on the chair and scared the female officer to death with just one mouth.
Is there such a thing?
"Is what Han Du said true?" Lao Zhu looked at Mao Xiang.
Mao Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied: "Back to the emperor, it's absolutely true. The minister was beside Han Du at that time and saw everything clearly."
After speaking, he quickly presented the confession in his hand. "This is evidenced by a confession. Please read it to your Majesty."
As Lao Zhu opened the confession, the expression on his face became more and more surprised. He did not expect that Han Du had such exquisite thoughts. Without saying a word, the female officer could be guessed by him as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
At the end, Lao Zhu felt deeply regretful that the female officer did not disclose the location until her death. He was obviously defenseless, so why was he so frightened to death?
Seeing the female officer die in despair, Lao Zhu's anger eased a little. She used this method to kill her grandson, and in the end she herself died from it, she deserved it.
At the same time, Lao Zhu also understood that the female officer died too suddenly. Although there was a reason why Han Du was pressing her step by step, it really had little to do with Han Du.
In addition, Han Du had some merit in this matter, so there was no thought of punishing Han Du.
Putting his hand on the confession, Lao Zhu looked up at Han Du and asked, "Can anyone guess where Fang Benzhai is hiding?"
Han Du replied truthfully: "Of course Wei Chen can't guess the exact location, but Wei Chen can guess a rough range."
