NFBE Chapter 193 Liu Yunshu's Adultery
Chapter 193 Liu Yunshu's Adultery
"My God! Who has the audacity to strip the Emperor's brother-in-law naked and put him on top of him?"
"We're doomed, we're all doomed."
The soldiers were heartbroken when they saw Chen Chengsi hanging there.
"Get him down quickly."
The news spread early in the morning that Chen Guojiu had been hung on the city wall.
In Chang'an Prefecture, Zheng Tianxing had just arrived at the government office when Constable Li led a group of constables and hurriedly ran out.
"What are you doing so early in the morning?"
"My lord, something terrible has happened! The emperor's brother-in-law has been stripped naked and hung on the city wall."
"Have you put it down?" Zheng Tianxing's eyes gleamed.
"I don't know."
"The person behind this is so audacious. I will go with them to investigate the clues."
When the group arrived, Chen Guojiu had just been released.
Two lines of perfectly written characters still hung on the city wall; the characters written by Ye Yaoyao had been replaced by Qin Jingyu.
Zheng Tianxing commented on the handwriting:
"The characters above are strong and vigorous, with exquisite structure. The strokes are like the spine of a gentleman, straight and unyielding, exuding a sense of integrity and uprightness."
An upright man stripped the emperor's brother-in-law naked and hung him up there in a rather peculiar way.
"Would an upright and honest person do such a thing?" Chen Feiyi asked with a gloomy face as he led his men over.
"I am judging solely by the words themselves. Young Master Chen, do you know who your father has offended?"
"My father holds a high position and his behavior is somewhat absurd, which inevitably attracts some petty people. We will have to trouble the Chang'an Prefecture to investigate more carefully."
The Chen and Zheng families are mortal enemies, and Chen Feiyi naturally knew that Zheng Tianxing was secretly hoping to make a fool of himself.
"This is utterly outrageous! I don't know who dared to provoke the government like this, causing me such a huge mess. I'm truly worried! I'm truly worried!"
Officer Li, who was standing to the side, twitched at the corner of his mouth. If he hadn't seen the gloating in the officer's eyes, he would have believed it too.
"Officer Li, is there anything you want to say?"
"My lord, the emperor's brother-in-law is covered in wounds, inflicted by a wooden stick. Judging by the force, it was probably a woman."
"A woman struck him? Young Master Chen, did the Imperial Brother-in-law abduct a woman and suffer retaliation?"
"Lord Zheng, what kind of joke is this? Does my father need to do such a thing?"
If Chen Guojiu took a fancy to someone, he would simply snatch her away to be his concubine, and he would give her plenty of money. Who would say he forcibly took her?
"I was just asking casually. After all, there must be a reason behind the woman injuring the emperor's brother-in-law and then stripping him naked and hanging him on the city wall."
If Young Master Chen knows anything, he should speak frankly.
"Of course, take him away!" Chen Feiyi glanced at his subordinates, then turned and got into the carriage.
"My lord, is the person behind this really a woman?"
"The likelihood of this being a gang crime is quite high, so this is a tricky situation."
Even though the soldiers guarding the city were drugged, they couldn't get anything out of them. The person who could do this to a member of the royal family must have been incredibly bold.
In the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace, the Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face terribly grim. He slammed his fist on the throne and roared at the ministers below:
"The emperor's brother-in-law, a man of such high status, has been so humiliated in the capital! What kind of behavior is this?! Tell me, how should this matter be handled?"
The ministers looked at each other, still reeling from the shock, and none of them dared to speak first.
The Right Chancellor stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this concerns the reputation of the Imperial Uncle and the dignity of the royal family."
Your Majesty, I believe that this matter must be thoroughly investigated, the mastermind brought to justice must be identified, and those responsible must be severely punished to uphold the law.
Other ministers echoed, "The Right Chancellor is absolutely right, Your Majesty. Find the murderer and punish him severely."
"The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review are hereby ordered to work together with the Chang'an Prefecture to investigate and find out the truth as quickly as possible."
If anyone dares to be perfunctory or careless, I will not let them off lightly!
The officials of the three ministries received the imperial decree: "We will do our utmost to bring the murderer to justice as soon as possible."
Upon receiving the news, the Empress dismissed her breakfast with a wave of her hand.
"Who dares to be so audacious? They even dare to touch members of the imperial family."
"Your Majesty, I heard that His Majesty has already sent people to investigate, and the culprit will surely be caught soon."
"So what if the culprit is caught and executed by slow slicing? I have lost all face."
The concubines are probably laughing at us behind our backs now.
Before the matter could be investigated, Old Madam Ye, carrying Ye Mian on a sling, wept all the way to Chang'an Prefecture.
They continued talking about how Ye Yaoyao beat her father, a violation of morality and natural law.
The common people had no idea that there was an even bigger spectacle to be had at the Ye family's house, so they followed behind to watch the excitement. In less than half an hour, Chang'an Prefecture was completely surrounded by crowds.
When Zheng Tianxing returned, he was blocked at the door and couldn't get in.
"Chang'an Prefecture is truly unprecedented. Young man, why are there so many people here?"
Zheng Tianxing found it strange; no one was discussing Chen Guojiu's matter, so what were they all doing here? He asked the young man peeking around nearby.
"Hey buddy, what's up here?"
"Ye Mian was seriously injured by his daughter, and Old Madam Ye is carrying him to investigate the case!"
In my opinion, the Ye family's situation is hard to predict. The grudges have been brewing for a long time and can't be avoided. Everyone is rushing here to grab a good spot to watch the show.
"Sigh! I've come so early, but I still can't squeeze to the front."
"I see! Everyone in front, please make way so that I can go in and investigate the case."
"Oh! It's Lord Zheng! Lord Zheng is here, everyone please make way."
When the young man recognized Zheng Tianxing, he quickly shouted loudly, and a path instantly opened up in the middle of the room.
"Even though I'm used to being fawned over, today's spectacle is truly something else," a yamen runner following behind whispered.
Outside the gate, Madam Ye was waiting. Ye Mian leaned weakly against a rattan chair, with two clan elders beside him.
"Lord Ye, it seems to me that you are constantly injured!"
Zheng Tianxing almost laughed when he saw Ye Mian's condition, then looked at the weeping old lady Ye beside him.
"This matter of yours..."
"My lord, my son's injuries were inflicted by Ye Yaoyao and her men, and Liu Yunshu is having an affair. I'm going to sue them, mother and daughter."
"There's even such a thing as adultery! Good heavens! Lord Ye has been cuckolded and even beaten up."
The crowd started talking again, and Zheng Tianxing covered his ears as he spoke loudly.
"Let's go inside and talk." The group entered the courtroom.
"Madam Ye, do you have any evidence that Liu Yunshu committed adultery? And what about Ye Yaoyao assaulting her father?"
"My lord, Ye Yaoyao is the illegitimate child of Liu Yunshu and a wild man. My son discovered this, and Ye Yaoyao led people to beat him severely."
Ye Mian replied weakly, "My lord, everything my mother said is true. I hope you can severely punish Liu Yunshu and Ye Yaoyao and give me justice."
"Guards, examine Lord Ye's injuries. If this is indeed the truth, it is an outrage against heaven and earth. I will thoroughly investigate this case."
"Guards, go to the Ye family and summon Liu Yunshu and Ye Yaoyao to court."
"Yes, my lord."
The outside was in an uproar, but Ye Yaoyao was still leisurely eating her breakfast.
"The old woman took her scumbag father out; they're probably making a scene by now. Little sister, eat more."
Ye Jingyang kept putting food on Ye Yaoyao's plate.
"Second brother, I'm full."
Ye Yaoyao put down her chopsticks, and the steward brought in the constables.
"Madam Ye, Miss Ye, we have received a case and would like to come with us."