Chapter 302 - A One-off Thing (1/2)

Zheng Liangcai led some people to escort Shi Junfeng’s personal manservant Shi Wang and walked in.

Shi Wang entered the room and knelt in front of Shi Junhe as soon as he saw the duke. He begged sadly in tears, “My Lord, My Lord, you must save me. I did everything as you ordered me.”

Before Shi Junhe spoke, he was accused by Shi Wang randomly, so he turned ghastly pale and questioned furiously, “Bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? I don’t know you. Why would I order you to do something?”

Shi Wang cried more loudly, “My Lord, you can’t say something so ungrateful. You said that the second master threatened your position, and only after he died could you keep the title of Duke Shi steadily, so you told me to find a chance to murder him. Then you would be worriless.

“You promised to ensure my safety. Now it’s exposed, but you will leave me alone?”

He tearfully pledged in all sincerity and seriousness and almost swore to God that he told the truth.

His accusation was reasonable with evidence and revealed Shi Junhe’s motive and purpose of murdering.

If Shi Junhe were not the litigant, he might involuntarily guess if what Shi Wang said was true.

After Shi Wang finished his words, Mo Shujun snorted at Shi Junhe. “Shi Junhe, now this servant has pleaded guilty. Do you still want to defend yourself with excuses?”

“He, it’s just his one-sided statement. I, I didn’t…”

Shi Junhe wanted to explain in a hurry, but Mo Shujun didn’t give him a chance to argue. She turned around and ordered Zheng Liangcai, “You will know if it is true after interrogation. I won’t let go of anybody who murdered Junfeng. Lord Zheng, you must know what you should do, right?”

Zheng Liangcai had cold sweat on his back. He didn’t dare to offend Mo Shujun, while he was unwilling to confront Shi Junhe.

He was in a dilemma for a moment.

Under Mo Shujun’s eyes with pressure, Zheng Liangcai gritted his teeth and walked slowly to Shi Junhe, saying cautiously, “Lord Shi, you…”

He didn’t have the momentum as an official but was afraid that he would say something wrong and make Shi Junhe unhappy.

As he saw that Shi Junhe’s face darkened, his heart beat fast. He explained hurriedly, “I just want to ask you to go to the Capital Bureau and help me investigate the case. You only assist me…”

It was no joking matter. Shi Junhe was a high official. Even if he was really…such a lowly governor of the Capital Bureau didn’t qualify to ask.

Even so, he couldn’t take Shi Junhe away.

“Wait!” Shi Qingxue ran in hastily and stopped Zheng Liangcai.

Zheng Liangcai had a more serious headache as soon as he saw Shi Qingxue.

He almost wanted to cry.

Compared with Mo Shujun and Shi Juncai, this lady was even more difficult to handle. Governor Zheng still remembered what the Zhao family and Qin family ended up with after offending the sixth young lady from the Shi family.

He just investigated a case and didn’t want to risk the lives of his whole family.

Zheng Liangcai was more careful and thought of everything he did just now. Then he asked cautiously, “My Lady, what can I do for you?”

Zheng Liangcai was a sub-Rank-3 official, yet he was so respectful to a young lady who was not titled, which was too much.

However, all people present weren’t surprised. After all, the man behind Shi Qingxue was so unfathomable that they were afraid of him.

Shi Qingxue frowned slightly and asked anxiously, “Lord Zheng, why did you ask my father to go to the Capital Bureau and assist you in investigation?”

Wasn’t it obvious?

Of course it was because of Shi Junfeng’s death.

Although the answer was evident, Zheng Liangcai didn’t dare to refuse to reply. “There are doubtful points about the second master’s death, and his manservant personally accused Lord Shi…”

Under Shi Qingxue’s glare, he held back his last words. After a long time, he asked Shi Qingxue for permission. “So can I ask Lord Shi to go with me…”

“No!”

Before Zheng Liangcai finished his words, he was interrupted by Shi Qingxue forcefully.

Her tone was firm, and there was no room for negotiation.

Even though Mo Junyang and Duke Shi’s family were behind her, her tone was excessive.

Zheng Liangcai finally couldn’t help but look unhappy.

Before he spoke, Shi Qingxue added, “I have the token granted by Emperor.”

Zheng Liangcai was speechless.

Fine. It was really a sharp weapon to break the rules.

Governor Zheng didn’t feel unhappy anymore but just sighed with emotion. Elder Duke Shi got a token that could prevent somebody in Duke Shi’s family from being sentenced to death after he performed illustrious military exploits, and he just benefited his descendants.

They had the privilege, yet it was the rule.

Zheng Liangcai instantly turned around and stated flatteringly, “I was brainless. I came to disturb you before finding the truth, Lord Shi. I am off now…”

“Wait!”

Another roar interrupted Zheng Liangcai.

It seemed that a sub-Rank-3 official was so lowly that anybody could step on him after he came to Duke Shi’s mansion. Even Shi Juncai dared to stop him?

Shi Juncai was just a Rank-4 official seemingly.