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Chapter 61 Seeking evidence from prisoners

Gu Feiyan was not someone who could be intimidated with just a single glance.

She followed Xia Xiaoman and paid respect to Princess Huaining neither humbly nor arrogantly. As for Qi Yu next to Princess Huaining, she treated him like the air.

Qi Yu still thought that Gu Feiyan had put a green hat on his head and would hide from him out of guilt. Who knew that she would ignore him in public? He was so angry that his entire body turned green. Step by step, he walked towards Gu Feiyan, and the look in his eyes became gloomy. Princess Huaining had wanted to stomp on Gu Feiyan in front of him, but seeing Qi Yu walk towards her, she was ready to watch the show.

As he got closer, Gu Feiyan's eyes finally fell on his face. She was calm and unafraid.

His steps were getting heavier and heavier, and his eyes were getting darker, as if he would get angry at any moment.

Afraid of bearing the responsibility, Lord Jiang hurriedly tried to persuade him, "Young General, let's talk properly."

Xia Xiaoman pulled Gu Feiyan behind him to protect her with a face full of smiles. "Young General Qi, it's so late …"

Before he could finish, Gu Feiyan pulled him away and whispered, "Eunuch Man, I'm not afraid of him!"

Soon, Qi Yu stopped in front of Gu Feiyan, who remained as calm as ever. Although her petite body seemed very small in front of the tall Qi Yu, the aura she exuded didn't lose out in the slightest to him.

A clear conscience, a strong spirit.

It was one thing for outsiders to feel that she had let down the Qi family. How had the Qi family treated the original owner in all these years?

Last time, if it wasn't for that fellow, Cheng Yifei, he and Qi Fufang would probably have forced her to death! Wasn't it because of him that Princess Huaining had picked a fight with her? Right now, his elder sister was actually accused by the medicine guy of trying to frame her!

These words were all an unsettled debt!

Today, she wanted to take a look. With his eyes wide open, what exactly was he planning to do?

Gu Feiyan did not back down, and his widened eyes slowly narrowed into a straight line. The two of them were in a stalemate, and the atmosphere gradually became tense.

Lord Jiang still wanted to persuade him, but Xia Xiaoman stopped him with a look. Xia Xiaoman discovered that this Prince Jing’s favourite little medicine girl was not so annoying. At the very least, she had the courage not to embarrass Prince Jing's Estate!

As time passed, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

The more Gu Feiyan waited, the calmer she became, while Qi Yu gradually caught in a dilemma. Actually, he just wanted to frighten Gu Feiyan and force her to show some weakness. He did not want to start a dispute or make a joke in front of the justice courts. How could he have known that this woman was so bold? The more she frightened, the more aggressive she became?

As he looked at Gu Feiyan, he couldn't help but feel curious. What kind of person was this woman? Was her previous weakness and stupidity all an act?

At this moment, the yamen guard came over, "Lord Jiang, all the suspects have been locked up. Should we start the interrogation immediately or wait for tomorrow? "

It was only after hearing this that Princess Huaining and Qi Yu remembered what they had to do. "Yu-gege, let's not lower ourselves to her level for now. It's more important that we get down to business!"

As Qi Yu walked down the stairs, he secretly let out a sigh of relief. On the surface, however, he still looked reluctant, like he was pulled to the side by Princess Huaining.

Gu Feiyan did not have the time to care about Qi Yu’s false elegance, she began to think about their ‘business’.

Qi Fufang was identified, why did these two come here in the middle of the night? Save people?

Lord Jiang was also curious. Although he had just been ignored, he still politely bowed again, "Your humble servant greets Princess Huaining and Young General Qi. It's already so late, I wonder what you two are doing …"

With his hands clasped behind his back, Qi Yu stood up straight and looked away with a self-righteous air. He did not intend to say anything. It was enough for Princess Huaining to speak up for him.

"What are we doing here?" The moment Princess Huaining started to speak, she challenged Lord Jiang, "Jiang Li’an, you came to this princess' palace to capture people, you didn't even bother to greet me! How good of you! From the looks of it, you do not put this princess in your eyes! "

Lord Jiang hurriedly apologized, "This official doesn't dare, doesn't dare. Things have happened so fast and urgently that this official was entrusted by His Highness Prince Jing. I beg the princess to forgive me! Forgive me!"

The moment Lord Jiang mentioned Prince Jing, Princess Huaining's anger was somewhat restrained.

She pulled him to a seat at the side and said, "Since you are entrusted with this task by Jingwang-gege, this princess will not bother you. However, the General's estate is currently asking this princess for someone, and this princess has no idea what's going on. In front of Yu-gege, tell me, who is slandering Fufang-jie now? Do they have any evidence?"

Lord Jiang answered seriously, "Princess, I've already explained this before. Miss Qi was only identified by the medicine guy, Chen Sanyuan. The truth remains to be heard and examined in detail."

Princess Huaining became anxious and quickly probe, "Just Chen Sanyuan? What proof did he have? Physical evidence?"

Lord Jiang found it difficult to say, "Princess, this... this, this official is not in a position to publicize it yet."

Princess Huaining had brought Qi Yu here to test the waters. She pretended to be angry and questioned angrily, "Lord Jiang, what do you mean by that? Are you suspecting this princess and Yu-gege?"

"This official doesn't dare."

Of course, Lord Jiang did not have the guts to suspect Princess Huaining, but he did not rule out the possibility that the Qi family was involved. One must know, the Liudan Poke Root was a deadly ingredient. If not for the support from the Qi Family, how could Qi Fufang have done such an outrageous thing?

Of course, Lord Jiang didn't dare to express his attitude in the absence of sufficient evidence. After all, the status of the Qi family wasn't ordinary.

Gu Feiyan and Xia Xiaoman had been standing at the side the entire time. At this moment, the two of them exchanged a look, and they remained silent.

"You don't dare?"

Princess Huaining refused to budge an inch, trying to force the truth out of him, "Then why didn't you answer? Could it be... You have no proof? Hehe, Lord Jiang, you dare to capture someone with just a testimony from a medicine guy? Aren't you’re a bit too bold?"

Lord Jiang had no choice but to bring out Prince Jing’s name again. "Princess, this subordinate was entrusted by His Highness. Princess...please understand."

"You!"

Princess Huaining reluctantly gave in, "Sure. If you don't want to say it, then don't. Where did you imprison Fufang-jie? This princess and Yu-gege would like to meet her!"

Lord Jiang was troubled once again as he replied, "Princess, Miss Qi is currently a suspect and cannot be visited."

Princess Huaining slapped the table in anger, "Jiang Li’an, what exactly do you mean by this? This won't do, and that won't do either? If you don't explain it to this princess, then this princess will … then … I won't leave!"

Princess Huaining was known to be overbearing and tyrannical, and was doted upon by the Emperor. Although Lord Jiang had been entrusted by Prince Jing, he didn't dare to go against her wishes.

He braced himself and explained, "Princess, the suspect's … family members cannot visit the prisoner. This is a rule practiced since the justice courts were established."

"You …"

Princess Huaining wanted to put on the airs of a princess in front of him, but how could Lord Jiang not give her face? She was so angry that she wanted to teach him a lesson, but Qi Yu quickly stopped her.

"Princess, Lord Jiang also need to follow the rules. Although big sis is innocent, our Qi family will not break the rules of the justice courts. How about this, I have an idea that I would like Lord Jiang to consider."

Lord Jiang politely nodded his head. Gu Feiyan and Xia Xiaoman pricked up their ears and waited …