Toughness

Author: Chu Qianmo

This case was verified and approved by Ji Yu. When the news came back, Ji Yu had to let him go.

After all, there were indeed differences in appearance and spirit between Mu Yong at that time and Mu Yong now, and he couldn't completely confirm it.

But at this time, Mu Yong sued Mu Mingyuan in his own capacity. He could obviously live, but if he sued like this, he would definitely die.

Of course, if what he accuses is true, the same goes for Mu Mingyuan. Even if what he accuses is untrue, Mu Yong is standing here as a witness. Mu Mingyuan committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, and he will not escape death!

Mu Yong raised his eyes, his expression dull, but his tone was solemn: "I am who I am, I don't want to be a bastard, and I don't want to die in silence! Besides, Kong is my mother, and my mother was killed. As a son of a human being, I don't want to take revenge.

, heaven and earth cannot tolerate it!”

Ji Yu's mouth twitched again.

In fact, Ji Yu has also heard some rumors in the past few days, saying that Mu Mingyuan's two wives have the same disease. How can such a coincidence happen in the world? He also heard rumors in the medical clinic that there is a kind of invisible murderer.

The poison, I'm afraid Mu Mingyuan didn't use that method.

It was used once more than ten years ago and again more than ten years later. Maybe it is because people have forgotten what happened more than ten years ago, right?

Ji Yu looked at Mu Yong: "Do you know that if you accuse your father as a son, you will be punished with fifty sticks?"

Mu Yong was startled for a moment, then nodded: "Please torture me!"

Now he finally understood why Mu Qingyu gave him pain-free medicine for three days.

It turns out that she really thought of everything!

She knew that there was only one path for him to take, and she also knew that to take this path, he must first pass the cane!

And he, in his life, had hardly suffered any hardship except when he was in exile. He would definitely not be able to bear the blow of the cane, and he might not sue because he couldn't bear it.

Mu Yong suddenly wanted to laugh. Mu Mingyuan had planned his whole life, but he didn't expect that his daughter, who had been abandoned by him early, wrote a divorce letter, and added insult to injury, was smart and could give him a blow at any time.

people.

And with good luck, he has now become the princess of Sangyu County!

He swallowed the medicine from the bottle, and the cane punishment began.

One stick after another.

Mu Yong could feel all the blows hitting his body, but he didn't feel any pain.

That medicine is really useful.

Ji Yu couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw that the stick was stained with blood, but Mu Yong didn't say a word.

After the fifty strokes were completed, Mu Yong still felt nothing. He stood up.

His buttocks and back were dripping with blood, and as he stood up, the blood even dripped to the ground.

Ji Yu and all the government officials were a little stunned. At this time, they looked at Mu Yong with a little admiration.

Mu Yong knew what was going on, and he also knew that he should have been seriously injured, but that was not important anymore. He risked his life today, knowing that he would not be able to escape from Mu Mingyuan's grasp if he did not do so.

Now that he is the one who takes the back seat, he can be considered as repaying his mother's doting on him!

He held the paper in his hands.

The master took it and gave it to Ji Yu. The writing on the paper was a bit ugly, but the writing was quite clear. When he saw the alley behind the hidden prisoner, Ji Yu immediately ordered Wang Captou and the government officials to go get him first.

As for killing his wife, killing Zhang Dashi, and robbing the prisoners back to Beijing, Mu Yong took out another book from his arms and said: "Sir, please read page 27 and page 42!"

Ji Yu took the book and looked at Mu Yong: "Although you are the plaintiff, you are also an exile. You can only be detained in prison. You can accept it!"

"Clothes!"

"Tomorrow is the day your mother is buried, so you can't go!"

"My lord, it is also filial piety for my mother to admit her injustice and let the truth come out!"

Ji Yu didn't quite believe that he was so righteous, but the blood on his body made him more convincing. He said: "You are not only suing your father, but also the first-rank minister in the court, even if you are the official

, it cannot be dealt with immediately. The matter must be reported to the Ministry of Justice and the Emperor, so you still have to wait! In addition, since you sued your mother for your father's death by poison, your mother may not be buried tomorrow and will have to wait for an autopsy.

On the day of your mother's burial, I will petition on your behalf to see if you can be allowed to carry the shackles for your mother's burial, but I do not have the initiative in this matter, and I cannot give you a guarantee!"

Mu Yong knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, Sir!"

As he knelt down, there was blood again.

There was a hint of unbearability in Ji Yu's eyes. No matter how evil this man was before, but at this moment, his back was straight, knowing that he had no chance of survival as a fugitive, but he still came. This courage still had some merit.

Of course, he didn't know that Mu Yong knew that he would not survive in Mu Mingyuan's hands, and he would die from left to right, and because he had no pain, he seemed so tough!

Mu Yong was taken to prison.

However, Ji Yu hurriedly wrote a document and submitted it to the Ministry of Punishment. Gao Jingming, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, did not go to the small court meeting. When he saw it, he immediately went with Ji Yu to meet the emperor.

By this time, the morning dynasty had dispersed.

Their hurriedly leaving figures passed by Dingyuan Marquis, the left minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Qin Muzhao, who had returned from the dynasty.

Why did the Minister of Punishment, Zuo Shilang, go to the Xiaochao meeting instead of the Minister of Punishment? That is because Qin Muzhao still holds the title of Marquis of Dingyuan, and is the right-hand man whom the eldest prince relies on, unlike Gao Jingming, who is neutral.

At the Xiaochao meeting just now, the line arranged earlier came into effect. Although Wei Qiangheng's death was cowardly, it was believed that he died as a spy in the army. But this time there were different voices, saying that there was another inside story.

The emperor was furious, Duke Zhuang was trembling, and the fourth prince looked solemn. Thinking of that scene, Qin Muzhao was in a good mood, so he did not notice Gao Jingming and Ji Yu passing by not far away.

At this time, in the Chaohua Palace, the emperor was approving the memorial. Except for the third prince Chu Yu, all the other adult princes were there.

The emperor turned over the memorial and tested them.

At this time, it was the home court of the eldest prince and the four princes. They all wanted to overwhelm each other, so they quoted scriptures, quoted from other sources, and talked endlessly. They were all very eloquent.

The emperor did not stop him, he just glanced at Chu Xinyuan, Chu Jingxian, Chu Yuntai and Chu Chaoyang who were silent.

At this time, the eunuch accompanying him from outside came to report, and the Minister of Punishment and Jing Zhaoyin asked to see him.

The emperor said calmly: "Xuan!"

The argument between the eldest prince and the fourth prince came to an end at this point.

Gao Jingming Jiyu saluted, and the emperor asked them to stand down and asked, "Why do you want to see me?"

Gao Jingming said: "I have received a shocking case from Mr. Yinji of Jingzhao, and I have come here to present it to the Emperor. Please give me your instructions!"

As he said this, he handed over a booklet.

The emperor took it and looked through it.

Gao Jingming and Ji Yu looked at each other. Everything here was true. If all of them were true, the emperor would definitely be furious. They, the people who presented the documents, might also bear some of the remnants of the emperor's power.

The emperor read through it, folding it again and again. After flipping through it, he didn't get angry. On the contrary, his attitude was very calm and he said calmly: "Lao Jiu!"

The Ninth Prince raised his hands and said: "Father!"

The emperor handed him the note and said: "You have been in charge of the government for several days and have not actually done any errands yet. I will hand over the errand to you. I will supervise the case with all my strength, and Jing Zhaoyin of the Ministry of Punishment will cooperate!"

The eldest prince and the fourth prince almost stretched their heads to see what was written on it, but Chu Xinyuan and Chu Jingxian stood there and showed no curiosity.

Chu Yuntai glanced at the fourth prince quietly and lowered his head.

Chu Chaoyang took the fold with both hands and said: "Yes!" He did not open it in front of his brothers, but said: "Master Gao, Master Ji, since this matter has been sent to the Ministry of Punishment, I will follow you to the Ministry of Punishment.

Handle the case!”

Gao Ji and the two said they were right, and Chu Chaoyang saluted the emperor again: "Father, this is the first time that I have received an envoy. I am very excited and full of energy. I want to go now, okay?"

The emperor said: "Yes!"

The three of them resigned to the emperor and went to the Ministry of Punishment.

Chu Chengye looked at Chu Yuncheng with gloomy eyes and asked inquiringly: "Father, the ninth brother has just taken over the mission, and maybe there is something he doesn't understand. I am willing to help him!"

"No need!" The emperor said calmly: "It's not a big deal. Weren't you just discussing it? Come on, continue!"

It wasn't until an hour later that Chu Chengye and others left.

As soon as he went out, Chu Chengye summoned his personal entourage and asked him to inquire.

Chu Yuncheng's side is similar.

Chu Xinyuan left expressionlessly. Chu Jingxian paused and left quickly.

Chu Yuntai thought for a while and followed Chu Yuncheng.

The main hall, which was bustling just now, was completely deserted in an instant.

Eunuch Liu saw that the emperor was still reviewing the memorial and the ink was almost empty, so he hurriedly went to sharpen the ink.

The emperor put down the document in his hand and said: "Dazhu, the memorial sent by Gao Jingming and Ji Yu of the Ministry of Punishment is that someone has sued Mu Mingyuan, accusing him of killing his wife, hiding the prisoner in the outer chamber, and robbing the exiled prisoners.

Return to Beijing, murder your own son and accidentally injure the jailer!"

Eunuch Liu glanced at the emperor in surprise. It was such a big deal, and there was also the crime of deceiving the emperor, but the emperor was not angry?

The emperor was pleased by Eunuch Liu's look. He laughed instead and said, "This Mu Mingyuan, I didn't kill him more than ten years ago. I just waited for today!"

Eunuch Liu was stunned for a moment. He didn't dare to guess the emperor's thoughts, but he had to accept what the emperor said. He said: "Master Mu, you have talent, but your character is a little... inappropriate!"
To be continued...