"The prince is joking." Qiao'er shook his head, "Zhou Bing is dead and I was caught on the spot. With the evidence conclusive, can the prince still escape from prison?"
"I don't have the ability to rob a prison, but it's really not that difficult to save you."
Qiao'er smiled and said, "My lord, please don't be naive. Do you really think that just you, Prince Sinanbo, can order a Shangcheng magistrate to tamper with the files and release a murderer?"
"Girl, you are joking. Don't talk about me. Even my father, Uncle Si Nan, doesn't have such ability." Shen Qingyun chuckled and shook his head.
Qiao'er heard this and said doubtfully: "How will the prince save me?"
Shen Qingyun took out Yang Cong's jade pendant from his arms and said, "Have you ever seen this before?"
Qiaoer shook his head, "What is this?"
"Of course it's a murderer's thing." Shen Qingyun said with a smile: "The girl only needs to obey my instructions, and I will naturally have a way to let the girl escape."
Shen Qingyun whispered instructions to Qiao'er. Qiao'er's eyebrows widened and her eyes sparkled.
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for taking the time to think about Qiao'er. Qiao'er really has nothing to repay."
"If you have nothing to repay, then there is no need to retaliate." Shen Qingyun waved his hand and said with a smile: "You also helped me once, otherwise I might be the one who is imprisoned now. This is a way to have both worlds. After losing the girl, I also breathed a sigh of relief."
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."
Shen Qingyun left the prison and turned around to find Magistrate Zhu again.
"Why does the prince leave and come back again?"
Magistrate Zhu was a little surprised, "Could it be that my subordinates neglected the Crown Prince and didn't let the Crown Prince see anyone?"
"Master Zhu misunderstood." Shen Qingyun shook his head, "Of course I met Miss Qiaoer, and Miss Qiaoer asked me to redress her grievances, so I came to see Master Zhu again."
"What did the Crown Prince say?" Magistrate Zhu thought he heard wrongly, "Xu Qiaoer asked the Crown Prince to redress his grievances? Why can't I understand?"
Shen Qingyun solemnly said: "There is another person who killed Brother Zhou. Qiaoer just listened to someone else's instructions and took the blame for someone else."
"The Crown Prince's words... need to be supported by evidence." Magistrate Zhu's expression became serious, "If you make random accusations and perjury, even if you are the Crown Prince, I will never condone it."
"With the law in front of you, how dare you act rashly?" Shen Qingyun said solemnly: "Miss Qiaoer does have her own difficulties. After some persuasion by me, she has repented. This thing is the evidence."
Shen Qingyun gave the jade pendant to Magistrate Zhu, who took it and looked at it up and down.
"This is..."
"It is Yang Cong's personal belongings." Shen Qingyun said with a bitter smile: "I am not afraid of adults' jokes. This Yang Cong is the cousin of my father's new wife. Speaking of which, he is also my cousin.
It's just that the prince committed the same crime as the common people. Since he killed someone, I will never condone it, nor will my aunt, and Uncle Sinan's house will not show favoritism. "
Shen Qingyun spoke so righteously that Magistrate Zhu was shocked and even more uncertain.
"this..."
Shen Qingyun said: "Miss Qiaoer said that it was Yang Cong who killed Mr. Zhou and then fled in fear of the crime, so she was allowed to take the blame. If you don't believe it, sir, just call Yang Cong and Qiaoer and let them confront you in court. .”
"It's natural." Magistrate Zhu nodded. Regardless of whether it was true or false, he called Yang Cong first to see what he said.
"Since he is the prince's cousin, does the prince know where he is now?"
Shen Qingyun said: "I am not happy because of my aunt. She was expelled from the uncle's house. I live alone in Zhuangzi outside the city. I don't know the whereabouts of Yang Cong. He should live in the uncle's house, right? You will know if you send someone to ask. ”
Of course Magistrate Zhu knew that Shen Qingyun lived outside the city, and he nodded slightly when he heard this.
"Okay, since we have this clue, I will investigate on my own. The prince will go back first. If necessary, I am afraid I will have to trouble the prince."
"Of course, no matter what, Miss Qiao'er can be considered my friend. I don't want her to suffer unfair injustice. I also ask you to clarify the truth and restore her innocence."
"If Xu Qiaoer really didn't kill anyone, I will naturally not accuse her unjustly."
Judging from the clue of the murder weapon, Shen Qingyun still believed what County Magistrate Zhu said.
It's just that Yang Cong is in Shen Qingyun's hands now, and County Magistrate Zhu may not be able to find anyone.
If Yang Cong couldn't show up, he wouldn't be able to confront Qiaoer, so Qiaoer's testimony would be impeccable.
As for the jade pendant as important evidence, as long as Magistrate Zhu is not stupid, he will naturally let Song Ying confirm it.
After leaving the government office, Shen Qingyun was in a good mood.
Although there were constant twists and turns this night, fortunately, things were not out of control yet.
"It seems that the prince is in a good mood."
Shen Qingyun was stunned when he heard this, then turned around and saw Yue Lianshuang walking towards him.
"Princess Princess?"
Shen Qingyun was a little surprised, "What is the princess doing here?"
"Of course I'm waiting for you."
"Wait for me?" Shen Qingyun said with a smile: "If it was just yesterday, then my attitude remains unchanged."
"You misunderstood." Yue Lianshuang shook her head gently, "I am waiting for the prince to say thank you."
"Thank you?" Shen Qingyun was shocked when he heard this, and his eyes changed slightly, "So, it was the princess who helped stop the people from Qibu?"
"Your Majesty is indeed smart." Yue Lianshuang was a little surprised, surprised that Shen Qingyun figured it out in an instant.
Shen Qingyun shrugged and said, "I can't say I'm smart. In fact, apart from the princess, I really can't think of anyone else in Liangzhou City who can make the Seventh Department show mercy to me."
"Haha..." Yue Lianshuang chuckled lightly, "It seems that the Crown Prince is quite self-aware."
Shen Qingyun smiled and said: "I am just a little prince of Sinan Bo. Of course, my status is not as good as that of Princess Pingyang of the British government. But even if the princess helps me, I will not agree to the princess."
"We can talk about the marriage slowly." Yue Lianshuang shook his head, "What I'm curious about now is how you are going to save this person."
"Save who?"
"Your Majesty, when you talk like this, do you think I'm a fool?"
Shen Qingyun smiled helplessly, "The princess's eyes and ears are really everywhere."
"They are not my eyes and ears, but the minions of the empire. The people of the Seventh Department do not listen to my orders."
"Huh?" Shen Qingyun said blankly: "It is true that people from the Seventh Department will not offend the princess, but if Your Majesty knows about this, won't the princess be in trouble?"
"For you, this little trouble is nothing."
"Uh..." Shen Qingyun touched his head, "I will find a way to return this favor to the princess."
"No need." Yue Lianshuang shook her head slightly and asked, "Is he dead?"
"Not yet, I asked Lao Qi to take him back to Zhuangzi."
"I want to see him, alone."
"This..." Shen Qingyun hesitated.
Yue Lianshuang said: "If I can't get some information from him, then I will be really in trouble, do you understand?"
"Okay." Shen Qingyun nodded, "Princess, please."
Shen Qingyun took Yue Lianshuang back to Xiayang Village. Yue Lianshuang saw Lao Zhangtou and others along the way, and her heart moved slightly, and she sighed: "Si Nanbo is really a person who values love and justice."
"Princess, you're welcome." Shen Qingyun smiled slightly.
Zhong Qi was also shocked when he saw Yue Lianshuang arriving.
"Your Majesty, this..." Zhong Qi opened his mouth and quickly bowed to Yue Lianshuang and said, "See the princess."
"No courtesy." Yue Lianshuang raised her hand.
Shen Qingyun asked Zhong Qi: "Where are you? Are you okay?"
"Still in a coma."
Shen Qingyun looked back at Yue Lianshuang, "I'm afraid the princess will be disappointed."
Yue Lianshuang smiled and said: "I brought the healing medicine from Yulin Mountain. It may be useful. You can use it for him. When he wakes up, send someone to inform me."
"Okay." Shen Qingyun nodded in agreement.
"In this case, I will take the first step."
"Farewell to the princess."
After sending Yue Lianshuang away, Zhong Qi asked Shen Qingyun: "Your Majesty, the princess is...?"
Shen Qingyun smiled bitterly and shook his head, "This is a big trouble. If one of us can't handle it well, I'm afraid we'll all be finished."
Yue Lianshuang probably came forward to help because of the face of Shen Qingyun's father, Shen Xiong, but Shen Qingyun also fell behind with the Seventh Department, and there will definitely be a settlement in the future.
If Yue Linshuang can't get something from the man, the Seventh Department will probably not give up, and may even implicate Yue Linshuang. In this case, Shen Qingyun's debt to Yue Linshuang will be even greater.
And this favor is not easy to repay.
"People from the seven ministries have complained to me. Don't you know that I have resigned and returned to my hometown and will no longer interfere in political affairs?"
Yue Lianshuang smiled and said: "They have nowhere to vent. It happens that the old prime minister is here, so naturally they want to let the old prime minister make the decision for them."
Su Chengwang asked curiously: "Then the princess should tell me why you stopped them?"
"If they are allowed to take action, Shen Qingyun will not be able to get away with it."
"This is his own choice, no different than anyone else's." Su Chengwang shook his head, "Besides, if he is really fine, Qibu will naturally not accuse him unjustly."
"Are there still few people who have been wronged by Qibu over the years?"
When Su Chengwang heard this, a look of shame appeared on his face.
"It's all because of my incompetent discipline."
Yue Lianshuang shook his head and said: "Old Xiangguo is in the imperial capital, and he has to take care of everything. This place is small, so it is inevitable that there will be some negligence, so you don't need to worry too much about it."
Su Chengwang shook his head and said: "Princess, there is no need to comfort me. I am a scholar who has gained your majesty's trust and became a confidant, allowing me to take charge of the Seven Divisions. However, this matter is not my specialty. The Seven Divisions have indeed lost their use in my hands." , but it has become a tool for some people to eradicate dissidents. This is my fault.
Fortunately, His Majesty is wise, and now the seven departments are gradually getting back on track, which is a blessing for the empire. "
Yue Lianshuang nodded slightly.
"Just for Shen Qingyun, the princess is not afraid that this matter will spread to the imperial capital and cause trouble for herself?"
"I am Princess Pingyang of the Empire. I can bear some trouble, but Shen Qingyun cannot."
"Huh?" Su Chengwang was slightly surprised, "The princess did this not just because I have a good relationship with Shen Qingyun?"
"Of course not." Yue Lianshuang smiled slightly, "Shen Qingyun is my chosen husband and a prince of the British Duke's family. Naturally, I should do my best to help him."
"What did the princess say?" Su Chengwang was shocked when he heard this, "I am old, princess, please don't scare me!"
