British government.
The night was dark, but the lights in the study were still on.
The British prince sat behind the desk, with a look of exhaustion on his brows, listening to the discussions between his sons.
"The accident that happened during the tug-of-war was not intentional. I have already talked with Li Yuanfa's family. As long as the amount of compensation is determined, we can give him more money, and his family is willing to issue a letter of understanding."
"Then Li Yuanfa didn't know how he found Liuguo Hutong. To put it bluntly, he was destined to suffer. He died, leaving the family without the backbone, and his fourth brother was sued for his life. All parties lost."
"It's a pity that the incident about the outer room has spread, which makes our family look bad."
"When the matter is over, we have to pick a date to bring the mother and son into the house. Since the news has spread, there is no reason to keep them outside."
"The Shuntian Mansion is also very stubborn. It is obvious that this case turned into a big deal and became a trivial matter in the end, but they are still detaining people. I will go there again tomorrow and take a closer look at Li Yuanfa's previous confession. What is the name of this businessman? Is your surname Xi? Give him some money and let him figure out how to talk in the yamen."
"If you want to say something nice, say it nicely. Don't act arrogant when you go to Shuntian Mansion. Didn't you see that Duke Xu's Mansion was gesticulating inside? Did Shan Shen get involved in this ruthlessness? Learn from the past, that person named Shan is not a clay-faced man."
"Why did the Holy One send Xu Jian to sit in court? He doesn't know how to solve cases at such a young age!"
"You have to find something for him to do, right? In my opinion, just use polite words to support him. Again, don't imitate Duke Xu, who offended Shan Shen and was scolded miserably, and then offended Xu who was watching the fun. Jane, you still haven’t taken advantage of me at all.”
"Brother, what you said makes sense. Xu Jian only watched the excitement at that time. Now he is sitting in the yamen after all. It's best not to offend him."
"Brother, what kind of gold bricks did Li Yuanfa talk about? Is this the case?"
The British prince Zhu Chi looked confused and turned to look at his old father.
The old father's face was darker than the night.
"I haven't heard of it. Who knows who the fourth brother has made friends with outside," Zhu Chi said, and then asked the British father, "Father, have you heard the fourth brother mention it?"
The British Duke tightened his lips and slowly shook his head.
Seeing this, Zhu Chi felt even more confused.
His instinct told him that his father was not telling the truth.
"I'm going to Shuntian Mansion tomorrow, will you go?" he asked again.
The British Duke was silent for a while and said: "I'm going over there. It's not suitable to be light or heavy. I'm afraid Shan Shen still finds me annoying.
On the other hand, you guys are too polite and won't get any advantage in Shan Shen's hands.
It should be heavier.
Remember, you are here to reason, not to kowtow and apologize. Just don’t follow Xu Guogong’s dictating style. "
Zhu Chi asked: "Shan Shenruo participates in another book..."
"Your Majesty, I will try to find a solution." The British Duke pointed to the study room. "I will report the crime to you tomorrow. I will go to the imperial study to discuss the situation with Your Majesty."
Zhu Chi's brothers nodded and said "Thank you for your hard work, Dad" one after another.
After all, the old father had already been scolded in the imperial study room, and it was boring for Shan Shen to read the book again.
After sending the two younger brothers out of the study, Zhu Chi stayed behind to serve the British father's pen and ink.
The British Duke finished writing an excerpt of "Afraid and Terror" with his pen trembling. After putting down the pen, his face was still ugly, but there was no trace of panic.
"Do you have anything else to give me?" Zhu Chi asked.
"As you get older, you have to think more," said Yingying. "Don't worry, I might be dead."
After sending his son away, the British father undressed and took a nap on the couch.
When the time came, he went out to court.
Entering the court room, I received a lot of greetings, and some familiar people came over to ask about the situation carefully.
"Although it was said to be an accident, it still resulted in a life. It is appropriate to let him calm down in the Yamen for a few days."
"The one who lives outside, alas, the fourth child is a stupid person doing stupid things!"
"Oh, how can we say it's excusable? My daughter-in-law has been ill for a long time, but this is definitely not the reason for her to have an outside wife. Even if she wants to have a knowledgeable person around her, she still needs to give in to her parents. In his in-laws’ family, everything must be done according to the rules and regulations, so what does this mean now!”
"I know your good intentions, but don't speak for that unscrupulous son. My old face is so ashamed of him! After a while, I went to the court to confess my sins to the Holy Father. I did not raise my son well. I am at fault!"
Outside the door, Xu Jian stood for a while.
The British Duke's words reached his ears word for word.
Beside, Shan Shen, who came a step late, listened to half of it, without showing any emotions on his face. He only gave Xu Jian a thumbs up with his clasped hand.
It seems that Duke Fu has thought carefully.
The auxiliary Duke told him last night that the British Duke would take a preemptive strike this morning and go to the Holy One to cry miserably.
After all, it was a series of admissions, guilt, and tears. Taking advantage of his age, he knelt for an hour outside the royal study and was helped back tremblingly. The Holy Spirit might have softened his heart and would not have to do anything for an accident. The lawsuit over human life really depends on Zhu Cheng.
Once the Holy One showed his intention to stop, it would be difficult for Shuntian Mansion to investigate further.
The Holy One doesn't want to investigate more. They are holding on to it like dogs and mice. What kind of thing is this?
Even though the confessions seem rich, there is a lack of evidence!
Forbidden books are just items without their origins; the king's servants are missing; the gold bricks are missing.
Relying on the confession of the Queen?
Shan Shen was willing to believe her confession after she and Zhu Cheng broke up, but the British government couldn't believe it!
Therefore, they had to hurry up and let the British Lord know that there were far-reaching implications behind this case.
Before coming, Shan Shen had written the case file.
In the morning, Shan Shen did not mention this matter.
Only a few old censors caught Zhu Cheng and scolded him. The British Duke took this opportunity to express his fear.
After going to court, the British Duke was in a hurry to go to see the saint. Before he could leave the Jinluan Hall, he was stopped by Shan Shen.
Shan Shen held the old man's arm and said, "My lord, I'm a lowly official, and I have to do my business. If I offend you, please forgive me."
"I feel extremely guilty. I have brought up such an ignorant son and brought trouble to your Shuntian Mansion." The British official apologized repeatedly. Seeing that the officials around him were looking at him, it became increasingly difficult for him to get rid of Shan Shen. "I know , you see my face, you made some conveniences for that unscrupulous man, you only watched him, and didn't let him sit in that prison. What can I say, I know this is not good, but after all, he is his own son, and he can't see him. He suffers, alas!"
The British father stamped his feet one after another, looking like a helpless and innocent old father who was heartbroken.
