webnovelfull Chapter 583 Setting up a trap
Chapter 583 Setting up a trap
A thick stack of silver bills was stuffed into his hand, which looked like it was worth at least several thousand taels. The Imperial Guard who had just spoken was shocked and couldn't help muttering to himself.
"Is it really just a little care?"
If that's the case, isn't this a bit too big a deal?
Although I heard that the Jiang family is rich, is it true that all the money of this wealthy family is just wasted?
Jiang Mushi took two steps back and bowed earnestly.
"Everyone, although I have never been to the palace, let alone the Ye Ting Prison, I can guess that life in there must be difficult. You are all officials serving in the Imperial Guards. I dare not ask you to break the rules, nor do I want to cause you to do wrong. I only ask that within the scope of my ability, you can help me a little, and show me a little kindness. In short, please!"
Jiang Mushi spoke very sincerely, and his respectful appearance made him feel embarrassed when looking at the royal guards.
"Master Jiang, please don't do this. We are just small-time people working in the Imperial Guards. We are not worth mentioning. After all, your brother-in-law is the Prime Minister. We cannot accept your gift."
"This matter has nothing to do with my sister and brother-in-law. I am asking for your help, so I should be courteous and considerate."
Seeing the generosity, sincerity and respectful attitude, several imperial guards agreed and said they would help as long as it did not violate the rules.
Jiang Mushi thanked them again and again. After they left, Jiang Mushi's friend who acted as a matchmaker couldn't help but sighed, "It seems like you really like that female guard."
Jiang Mushi stood still, "Yes, I like her very much."
But now he could do nothing except use his connections to beg those imperial guards for help in looking after her. He couldn't even get into the Ye Ting Prison to see A Yao. Thinking about it this way, he was really useless.
Seeing the self-blame in Jiang Mushi's expression, his friend reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry too much. After all, your sister is also a lady-in-law in the palace, and your brother-in-law is the prime minister. Nothing should happen."
Jiang Mushi took a deep breath, turned to his friend, and forced a smile.
"Thank you very much. It must have taken a lot of effort to act as a matchmaker."
"Let's not talk about this between you and me. When you get married to Lady Wei, remember to invite me to the wedding!"
"Definitely!" Jiang Mushi nodded firmly, "There will definitely be such a day!"
A Yao will definitely be safe!
The next day.
Jiang Suining entered the palace to take up duty about half an hour earlier than usual.
What she didn't expect was that He Qingrui arrived about a cup of tea after she sat down.
"Qingrui, why did you come so early today?"
"I woke up early today and had nothing to do, so I came to the palace early. Sui Ning, if you want to investigate A Yao's affairs, go ahead. Leave these matters to me."
"Okay, Qingrui, thank you very much."
"No need to thank me. I also hope to find out the truth as soon as possible, and I also hope that A Yao can be released safely. It's just that..." He Qingrui showed worry on her face, but then she cheered up and continued, "Even if there are no clues now, I believe you can definitely find out the truth. As I said, just let me know if you need any help."
After a few brief words, He Qingrui took away some of the matters on Jiang Suining's desk and began to deal with them attentively, while Jiang Suining went to the Ye Ting Prison.
However, he did not expect to meet Xiao Yue at the gate of Ye Ting Prison.
Listening to the conversation from a distance, it seemed that Xiao Yue wanted to see Wei Yao, but was stopped by the commander of the Imperial Guards who happened to pass by.
Although Xiao Yue is the fifth princess, she is involved in this matter after all. It is inappropriate to meet Wei Yao privately before everything is clarified.
"Princess, I don't mean to embarrass you, but this is indeed unreasonable. Moreover, the Ye Ting Prison is not an ordinary place. Unless you are investigating a case or have the emperor's order, you cannot enter privately."
The commander of the Royal Guards clasped his hands, looking serious and respectful, but his tone was firm.
Xiao Yue, who was stopped, looked unhappy. She frowned and said, "I didn't want to get involved in this matter, but you kept asking me if I had tampered with the banquet. That Wei Yao slandered me wantonly, so I have to meet her and confront her face to face!"
Xiao Yue's tone sounded very unhappy, and it seemed like she would not give up until she saw Wei Yao.
However, Jiang Suining could tell at a glance that the other party's action today was probably not because he really wanted to see Wei Yao, but more because he wanted to use this incident to clear himself of suspicion.
After all, at this time, it would be of no use for Xiao Yue to meet Wei Yao, and it was not convenient to talk in the Ye Ting Prison. If she was not careful, it would easily increase the suspicion on herself.
Sure enough, after being stopped by the commander of the Imperial Guards once again, although Xiao Yue's face was full of anger, there was no unhappiness in his eyes.
"Okay, okay, this princess can't do anything to you, so if you don't want to come in, then don't come in! But this princess came here in person today to confront Wei Yao, but you didn't let her. Next time, don't throw this kind of dirty water on me, otherwise this princess will never let it go!"
After saying this in a bad tone, Xiao Yue turned around and was about to leave. When she turned her head and met Jiang Suining's scrutinizing gaze, her heart skipped a beat. Then she glared at Jiang Suining fiercely, and her expression of leaving in anger was 100% certain.
By the time Jiang Suining came out of the Ye Ting Prison, the news that the fifth princess had forced her way into the prison, demanded a confrontation, and was finally turned away had already spread.
After returning to the courtyard where he was on duty, He Qingrui, who had also heard the news, hurriedly asked Jiang Suining about the specific situation.
After hearing Jiang Suining's guess, He Qingrui did not express any opinion, but spoke with some concern.
"Now A-Yao is a major suspect. If we can't find evidence to prove that she is not the murderer as soon as possible, I'm afraid this case won't last long. Besides, let alone the Fifth Princess, I'm afraid she will be eager to convict her as soon as possible so that people will believe that the Bashu Juice incident was made up by A-Yao."
"Yes, this is exactly what I am most worried about now."
Jiang Suining's right hand unconsciously fell on his left sleeve, and he squeezed the porcelain bottle inside through the sleeve.
"Even if we can't prove that A Yao didn't poison the Queen, we can prove that the Fifth Princess did indeed instruct A Yao to take the bean juice." Jiang Suining seemed to be muttering to himself. After he finished speaking, he took a deep breath, turned his head and said to He Qingrui, "Qingrui, I'm going to go out for a while."
"Where are you going?" He Qingrui asked curiously.
"Go see the Queen."