The dignified factory manager of the East Military Department was slapped in front of so many people. This time, the East Military Department had lost all face.
Zhu Yuanzhang was even more furious. Everyone in the Imperial City knew that the East Chamber belonged to him. This slap was like a slap to his face.
However, he was extremely shrewd. At this moment, he suppressed his anger, but his face had already darkened.
Cao Zhengchun helped Liu Xi up and said loudly to Shen Muqing,""Jiu Wangye, the factory has also made great contributions to the imperial court. How can we treat them like this?”
Shen Muqing said coldly,"I'm giving my eighth brother face by not killing the person who offended his superiors."”
The surrounding commoners were delighted to see Jiu Wangye being so domineering. Liu Xi had a bad reputation in the East Chamber, so he had done many things to bully the commoners. The commoners were happy to see him getting beaten up.
Cao Zhengchun was about to say something when Liu Xi nudged him.
Then, he said with tears in his eyes," Your Highness, you are the prince of Huaxia. You have a noble status. I am just a man who was born with half of my body missing. How can I compare to a prince?"
After saying a few unpleasant words, Jiu Wangye felt resentful, so he just hit him.”
Cao Zhengchun also understood Liu Xi's intention.
At the same time, he also understood why Liu Xi didn't dodge when he could have. This trick was to trap Shen Muqing in his plan and put him in a hopeless situation.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled. Liu Xi's move was indeed not bad. Regardless of whether this case was right or wrong, beating up an official of the court was enough to make many officials and civilians unwilling.
If Liu Xi went to the Human Emperor and explained the matter clearly, even if the Human Emperor was willing to protect Old Nine, he would have to take into account the thoughts of those officials.
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed coldly and secretly laughed at Old Nine. Let's see how you can get past this! Shen Muqing sat at the top and watched Liu Xi's performance. He pondered for a moment and then smiled.
Shen Muqing said," Commander Liu reminded me. Although the real murderer has been caught, there are still some doubts that cannot be investigated thoroughly. Since Commander Liu is experienced in handling cases, I believe you can remind me."”
Liu Xi said,"This, this, this…" It's this lowly official who doesn't understand your highness 'meaning."
Shen Muqing said," There are a few things in this case that I'm particularly puzzled about. One of them is how someone could know the whereabouts of the Jiang family, who have been hiding well?" Secondly, Jiang Feng had invited his good friend Jiang Biehe and Yan Nantian to marry the Moon Slave. Why was Yan Nantian the only one present? One more thing, Yan Nantian left after killing someone. Who set the fire? What's the point of setting fire?"
Then, Shen Muqing stared at Liu Xi and said,""Tell me, what happened? These three. What's the reason?"
Seeing Shen Muqing's gaze, Liu Xi felt as if the secret in his heart had been seen through. He stammered,""This, I don't know either, but this doesn't match the case. There's no need to investigate too carefully.”
Shen Muqing said angrily," How dare you! You wanted to investigate thoroughly before, but now you don't have to say that you won't. Are you playing with me?"”
Liu Xi was so frightened that he knelt on the ground. His eyes were filled with fear as he said with a trembling voice,"I, I was muddle-headed. This lowly official was muddle-headed. Please forgive me, Your Highness.”
Shen Muqing leaned back in his chair and asked,""Then are you looking for a beating?"
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