Rebirth of the Merchant Woman's Revenge

"Why is that? Hasn't he been in the capital for three days? Why hasn't he seen the emperor yet?"

Li Junze asked in confusion.

"Well, there are several reasons that I sent people to inquire about, but I think the most plausible reason is that the emperor personally ordered him to come to the capital to see him. Since Suzhou is far away from the capital, they went to the capital many days in advance, fearing that something might happen on the way and delay the trip."

"As a result, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally sent someone to escort them, and they arrived at the capital smoothly, but it was a few days earlier than the date of the emperor's summons, so they temporarily stayed in the post house waiting for the summons."

Cao Xingwen didn't dare to guarantee that his guess was correct, so he just said it simply. As for the day of the summons, he still hasn't found out.

"Yes, that makes sense. It is indeed a long way from Suzhou to here. It is impossible for them to come here on time."

Li Junze nodded after hearing this. "But considering the time, could it be that the emperor ordered him to come to the capital to see him after the incident outside the capital last time?"

If this is true, the situation may not be so simple. After all, if the matter is really investigated, some traces can still be found.

Wen Jiaxiang also spoke up at this time, "I arranged for someone to stay at the post house with them, and also got some information from them."

"explain."

"Yes, two of them are relatives of the two people who were killed outside the capital at that time. They said they have evidence to prove that before those two people left Suzhou, someone promised to give them a large sum of money."

"How is this possible?" Li Junze shouted in shock, "After I promised to give them the money, they never returned home again."

Wen Jiaxiang opened his mouth, but many words did not come out.

"Although things were done this way, it's inevitable that someone would feel that something was wrong and find a way to contact the family, or have someone else convey something to the family. This is all possible."

Cao Xingwen said that there are always unexpected situations in many things.

Li Junze anxiously walked back and forth in the hall twice before he stopped and asked Wen Jiaxiang, "Anything else? Did you find out anything else?"

"Yes, yes..." Wen Jiaxiang was a little hesitant at this time, but still reported to him truthfully.

"Hurry up and tell me, what are you waiting for?"

Li Junze was extremely anxious at this moment. There had been too many unexpected things happening recently. If something unexpected happened in this matter as well, he would be really finished.

The other three also felt Li Junze's anxiety. After looking at each other, Wen Jiaxiang continued,

"Your Highness, I also heard that Jian Liangce came to the capital this time and brought evidence that someone had secretly bribed him. It was because he did not agree to be bribed that the false accusation happened."

The Chief Clerk of Suzhou was Li Junze's man. Before they did this, they did ask the Chief Clerk of Suzhou to lobby Jian Liangce.

It was because he was ungrateful and flatly rejected their kindness, and also took the position that Li Junze had his eyes on. Besides, Jian Liangce might be a person planted by the prince, so they decided to take action against him.

In fact, their affairs went very smoothly in the early stage, especially when those people arrived near the capital, Li Junhao indeed sent Sang Mo to inquire about the news.

Unfortunately, Sang Mo escaped from that post station.

Cao Xingwen said at this time, "Your Highness, this matter must be nonsense. When the Chief Clerk went to find Jian Liangce, he did not bring anything with him. It was arranged by me personally, and it is even more impossible that there would be no evidence left."

Wen Jiaxiang looked a little hesitant. "I don't know if the news I got is reliable, but two of them said they saw it. It should be a letter that the chief secretary had received, and it was stolen by one of his concubines."

This incident was spread with great detail, and even the fact that the concubine had a temper tantrum with the chief secretary was spread as a joke.

Cao Xingwen already felt something was wrong at this time. Seeing that Li Junze was still frowning, he had to speak out.

"Your Highness, I feel something is not right."

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Li Junze stopped and sat down on the main seat.

"Such an important and secret matter is actually being discussed openly by these people. Aren't they afraid that someone with ulterior motives might hear it and cause some unexpected incident?"

Cao Xingwen had something else to say. As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Jiaxiang said impatiently,

"Brother Cao, you are really worrying too much. The people who came this time, Jian Liangce's people naturally kept their mouths shut, but the others are ordinary people, how can they control their mouths?"

"Plus, now I have nothing to do in the inn all day, and after a few cups of wine, I will talk even more."

Li Junze deeply agreed with this, saying that a lot of important information was revealed after drinking.

Cao Xingwen continued, "Even if that's the case, wouldn't His Royal Highness have someone arrange for them to be relocated somewhere else? At least they should be more cautious in the few days before the audience with the Emperor."

"Brother Cao, haven't you heard?" Wen Jiaxiang asked, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been going to the Dali Temple every day these days, saying that he brought a folk magic master who can help Lord Yan interrogate the prisoners."

Xi Gaoyuan also interrupted at this time, "I have also heard about this matter. It is said that many prisoners, no matter how well they defend themselves, will regard the interrogator as someone they trust the most as long as the illusion master makes a move, and they will tell you anything."

"How could such a thing happen?" Li Junze was forced by his grandfather to stay in Prince An's Mansion and not go out for the past two days, so he didn't hear much news from the outside world.

If this master of illusion is really as powerful as Xi Gaoyuan said, then...

So, have Wang Quan and Ji Huan said everything they needed to say?

"No, I have to go to the Scholar's Mansion. You should come with me."

Li Junze didn't dare to think about it any more. He was worried that his grandfather didn't know the news, so he decided to go there immediately.

Wen Jiaxiang shook his head and said to Li Junze, "Your Highness, Master Wang asked you to wait and see what happens in Prince An's Mansion. If you go there now, I'm afraid..."

I'm afraid that Master Wang will criticize me for losing my patience again.

He didn't finish his words, but Li Junze already knew what he was going to say, and his steps to walk out paused.

Yes, if I go to my grandfather at this time, he will definitely tell them. If they really say it, then there is no need to worry.

Moreover, I am about to turn eighteen and become an adult. How can I ask my grandfather's opinion on everything?