0p0 Chapter 130 Soul Search
Chapter 130 Soul Search
Xu Shu's eyes instantly filled with tears. She didn't expect that the person in the file was actually Mr. Yuan.
She nodded. "A few years ago, when I was still working as a courier, I received help from Old Man Yuan. He showed me the way and helped me find my way. There are few people in Huangzhou City who don't know him. He is a very warm-hearted person!"
But she didn't expect that the poor old man who had been looking for his son for several years in the evidence was actually a good man she had always been grateful to.
Old Man Yuan's bow legs swung rapidly. When he saw Jiang Xing and Lu Xuan, his face was filled with anxiety: "Sir, can you really seek justice for my son?!"
His voice trembled, and in the blink of an eye, hot tears rolled down his cheeks. His legs, already shocking, bent neatly and knelt down towards the two men.
"My dear, my son was killed by Ji Cheng from the Marquisate of the Ji Family! This is the only thing I have left to deal with in my life. I beg you to help me. I will work like a slave for you for the rest of my life to repay your kindness!"
After saying this, Mr. Yuan kowtowed heavily.
From kneeling to speaking these words, the movements were skillful and the attitude was humble. Lu Xuan could immediately think that he must have begged many people over the years.
Lu Xuan couldn't bear it, so he quickly helped Old Man Yuan up and said, "Old Man, even if you didn't tell us, we would still do it."
Sang Luo said from the side: "This is Prince Jin and Princess Jin, they will help you get justice!"
Lu Xuan had known about this old man Yuan from Jiang Xing.
His son had been missing for many years, and he traveled all over the country to find him.
Until a year ago, someone reported that he had heard news about his son in the capital, but was told that he was dead.
Old Man Yuan was heartbroken and vowed to avenge his son, but no one knew why, five months later, he left the capital silently without saying a word.
Jiang Xing later found out that the old man had actually tried his best, but no one responded to his grievances.
In the huge capital city, the old man went to many government offices, but they all tried their best to shirk the responsibility. His knees were bruised from kneeling and his forehead had never healed, but no one dared to take the case.
Finally, an official from the Dali Temple saw the old man like this and was afraid that he would be killed, so he helped him leave the capital.
That person is Huang Zhiwang.
Jiang Xing turned his head to glance out the window. In the rain, the Ji family's carriage was parked in the middle of the road. The distinguished person inside seemed to be waiting for servants to clear the way for him.
Jiang Xing looked at Xuan Ge and asked, "Were we seen by anyone from the Ji family when we came here just now?"
Xuan Ge shook his head. "After a servant left, the carriage hasn't moved. No one must have noticed."
Jiang Xing felt relieved. If he wanted to bring down the Ji family, this old man would be extremely crucial.
But he still hasn't figured out many aspects of this case, so he has to verify the situation with the old man again.
He gestured for Old Man Yuan to sit down. "When you left the capital six months ago, you must have discovered something, so that's why you left the capital, right?"
Old Man Yuan's pupils shrank, and he looked extremely unwilling: "Yes, I found my son Yuan Fang dead. He died in the Ji family's farm. It was the Ji family who killed my son!"
Although Old Man Yuan tried his best to restrain himself, his nose still turned red. "I begged the government office, the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, the Censorate, the Military Commission... I only met with the officials at two offices, and they were eventually kicked out!"
Sang Luo and Xu Shu's eyes were filled with sympathy at this moment.
Old Man Xu's eyes were filled with resentment. "When they heard the name of the Ji family, they were like mice seeing a cat. They all shut their mouths and blocked their ears, their bones softening and shrinking! Yet they are still claiming to be the great judges who stand up for the people! I think they are all corrupt officials who are in cahoots with each other. They are complete scum!"
Mr. Yuan became more and more excited as he spoke, and Sang Luo quickly handed him a cup of tea.
But Jiang Xing's heart sank.
Why is Mr. Yuan lying?
This is a bit troublesome!
He ignored the old man's emotions, crossed his arms and gave him a cold look: "That's not what I'm talking about."
He was unhurried, his eyes sharp as a knife: "No matter what, it was his Ji family who caused the death. It's only natural for Old Man Yuan to seek justice for his son. He wouldn't go so far as to ignore you. There wasn't even a whisper in the capital, and yet you're gone! Those who truly want to seek justice will make it known to everyone, even if they can't see justice!"
Lu Xuan's heart skipped a beat when he heard Jiang Xing's words.
Jiang Xing was right. Since Mr. Yuan had suffered such a great injustice and had been looking for his son for so many years, how could such a determined person just leave just because he couldn't see the Lord of Justice?
He knew very well that staying in the capital was the best way to avenge his son!
Xu Shu felt the coldness in Jiang Xing's words and held his breath.
Old Man Yuan is a good man, and she hopes Prince Jin can help him.
After all, this was her first time meeting Prince Jin. It was rumored that this prince was the most dissolute and unruly, and it looked like he was not someone who was easy to get along with today.
Don’t let any reason harm Mr. Yuan!
Lu Xuan stared at Mr. Yuan closely, trying to see any anger or rebuttal on his face.
but no.
Instead, Mr. Yuan swallowed nervously.
A bad premonition suddenly flashed through Lu Xuan's mind.
After a while, Old Man Yuan calmed down and said, "Yes, I did think about making a big deal out of this matter at the time, but Mr. Huang from the Dali Temple finally met with me, gave me money for the trip, and told me not to make it public. If I had continued to make a big fuss, it would only have endangered my own life, and..."
Lu Xuan's eyes were sharp: "And what?"
Old Man Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his head: "Besides, if others knew that he was secretly helping me, he would also suffer disaster."
Indeed, if anyone in the court knew that it was Huang Zhiwang who secretly arranged for Old Man Yuan to leave the capital and let go of this person who posed a hidden danger to the Ji family, not to mention his official position, his life might be over.
Lu Xuan had a better impression of Huang Zhiwang. It seemed that he had chosen the right person.
But at this moment, Jiang Xing slammed the table and stood up angrily: "Tell the truth!"
His slap almost made Lu Xuan drop the teacup in his hand.
I couldn't help but look at him in confusion.
Old Man Yuan was so frightened that his entire body tensed up and trembled slightly. The vigor and vitality he had when he first arrived had faded, and he was like a dead tree that had been silent for many years.
Xu Shu's heart was shaking even more, she could even hear a thunderous sound inside.
It was raining heavily outside the window, and Jiang Xing was waiting for Mr. Yuan's reply.
After a long while, he clenched his fists, as if he had just made a big decision.
Then, Lu Xuan heard the whispered voice: "Because they found out that my son bribed the master of the Ji family..."
Old Man Yuan's voice was very soft, but it suddenly created huge waves in Lu Xuan's heart.
Her eyes widened in disbelief. "So, you knew you were in the wrong, and that's why you had to leave the capital?!"
Mr. Yuan staggered and almost fell off the stool.
Jiang Xing suddenly laughed: "Hahaha, you finally told the truth!"
Lu Xuan didn't understand what he was keeping in suspense, he just knew that he was extremely anxious.
If they fail to defeat Ji Cheng this time, this poisonous snake in the dark night will always keep an eye on Prince Jin's Mansion, thinking of biting them at any time until they die.
If she were to be caught up in such open and secret struggles every day, it would be difficult for her to complete her mission in this life.
She doesn't want to be reduced to ashes in this world in seven years!
Jiang Xing raised his chin towards Xuan Ge, and Xuan Ge helped Mr. Yuan up from the ground.
At this moment, the look in Mr. Yuan's eyes when he looked at Jiang Xing was full of guilt and concealment.
Jiang Xing's voice rang out again: "Okay, just tell the truth!"
This case is complicated. It is not about right or wrong in black and white, but about human desires and struggles.
Therefore, whether this witness can be used by him depends on whether he is willing to tell the truth about Yuan Fang.
"Then what do you want to do when you return to Huangzhou?"
Lu Xuan was confused again.
Isn’t it to save your life to return to Huangzhou?
What else could this be for?
This time, Mr. Yuan didn't want to hide it anymore. His eyes suddenly turned red and his shoulders began to tremble uncontrollably.
Xu Shu thought that he was nervous or frightened because of Jiang Xing's words, and was about to go over to comfort him.
But unexpectedly, it was anger.
Old man Yuan said angrily: "I want to go back and take revenge!"
Lu Xuan frowned. "Isn't your revenge in the capital? Why do you want to go back to Huangzhou to seek revenge?"