0p0 Chapter 587 What Do You Want
Chapter 587 What Do You Want
"Master Zheng, are you aware of your son's kidnapping of Madam Jiang and Miss Jiang?"
Zheng Zixu gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know!"
"Ms. Su, are you aware of Zheng Chengrui's kidnapping of Madam Jiang and Miss Jiang?"
Su Nanxing's face was calm, with a smug smile on the corner of his mouth, "I don't know, Lord Duan, please don't slander good people."
The evidence was complete and the questioning just now was just routine. Duan Xu ignored Su Nanxing and only discussed the case summary with the two jurors in the hall.
Half a minute later, Duan Xu banged the gavel. "Based on the evidence we've found so far, it seems the kidnapping of Madam Jiang and Miss Jiang was solely the work of Zheng Chengrui. Jiang Ting, the guard of the Jiang residence, murdered Zheng Chengrui to protect his master. The above is the summary of the case, which will be presented to Your Majesty tomorrow."
Jiang Yan was so angry that her whole body was shaking. If it weren't for Minister Zheng's support behind her, how could Zheng Chengrui dare to do this to her and her mother!
"Uncle Duan, the Zheng family's servants haven't been tried yet. Without the support of Minister Zheng, how could Zheng Chengrui dare to act so recklessly? And Duke Dingguo Su Heng, they must be in cahoots with each other..."
"Yan'er!"
Jiang Fu scolded Jiang Yan, "Don't talk nonsense! As the presiding judge, Lord Duan must have carefully examined the case. Everything depends on Lord Duan's judgment."
Jiang Fu knew what Jiang Yan said, but if Zheng Zixu really colluded with Su Heng, there was no direct evidence to convict Zheng Zixu, and Su Heng was also in a desperate situation. Who knows what Su Heng could do.
Without solid evidence, he couldn't put his family at risk.
Although Mrs. Jiang was not satisfied with the result, she knew that Jiang Fu must have his own plans for doing this since he stopped her daughter.
"Yan'er, listen to your father. I'll tell you when we get back." Madam Jiang said this. Facing Madam Jiang's gentle and loving gaze, Jiang Yan gradually calmed down and stopped arguing.
Duan Xu glanced around and saw that there were no other comments, so he slammed the gavel and announced the end of the trial.
Jiang Yan was still a little indignant, and the Jiang family members walked out while comforting Jiang Yan.
At this time, Duan Xu came out and caught up with the Jiang family in a few steps. He walked up to Jiang Yan and asked with the gentle smile of an elder, "Niece, are you still blaming your uncle for not helping you?"
Jiang Yan lowered her head, unwilling to speak, and her thoughts were clear at a glance.
Seeing his daughter like this, Jiang Fu had to explain for Duan Xu: "Your uncle is afraid that you will get into trouble."
Jiang Yan didn't understand and looked at Jiang Fu, waiting for him to explain the reason.
"How could we not have noticed that Zheng Zixu and Su Heng were involved in this matter? Zheng Chengrui and Su Nanxing were also acting on orders, but the important witnesses involved in this matter are all dead. Su Heng is a ruthless person. If we openly insist on holding him accountable, he might do something even more radical to you and your mother. Your Uncle Duan closed the case so hastily because he wanted to protect you and your mother."
"So that's how it is!" Jiang Yan suddenly realized. She quickly looked at Duan Xu and bowed to apologize to him, "Yan'er has wronged Uncle Duan. I hope you won't blame me."
She had little contact with court affairs and was unaware of the intricate human relations involved. She didn't expect that even her father and Uncle Duan were so wary of Su Nanxing's father.
It seems that when I have free time next time, I should let my father and brother talk to her more.
Duan Xu smiled. "With Yan'er calling me uncle, how could I blame you? You have a special background, so you should be more cautious in the future and don't let villains take advantage of you."
Listening to Duan Xu's earnest words, Jiang Yan felt a warm feeling in her heart. Uncle Duan really cared about her. "Yes, Yan'er will remember this."
Jiang Fu and Duan Xu exchanged pleasantries for a while, then left the Dali Temple office with the Jiang family and Yun Ting.
Looking at Yun Ting's back on horseback, Duan Xu felt dazed for a moment. He seemed to have seen that young man somewhere before.
A sudden thought startled him, but he quickly calmed down. The surname didn't match, and there were no survivors at the time. He was in charge of the investigation, so there wouldn't be any omissions.
It was also a pitch-black night like this, and the streets were filled with the smell of blood. Duan Xu shook his head, unwilling to recall that memory.
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After returning to the Jiang family, Jiang Fu dismissed all the servants and walked up to Yun Ting, bowing deeply to him. "Guard Yun, I only have this one precious daughter. If you hadn't saved Yan'er, I would have died of heartache. Jiang Fu is deeply grateful to you."
Yun Ting helped Jiang Fu up, his expression calm, "Master Jiang, you are too kind. It was just a coincidence that I met you. What's more, Miss Jiang is the princess's cousin. Even if it wasn't a coincidence, I wouldn't stand idly by."
Jiang Yan, who was standing beside Yun Ting, kept her eyes on Yun Ting. Looking at his handsome profile, Jiang Yan was distracted unconsciously.
Hearing her father's words of gratitude, Jiang Yan's heart moved. She took a step forward, walked to Yun Ting's side, and asked, "Master Yun, I will never forget your kindness. Whatever you want, just tell us, and we will do our best to help you."
While speaking, he winked at Yunting as a hint.
Whether it was power or wealth, as long as he wanted it, his father and brother would definitely get it for him. As long as he had power and wealth, and was no longer an ordinary guard, perhaps his father and mother would be able to make him like him.
Jiang Siqi also came over, patted his shoulder and said, "Yes, Brother Yun, you're welcome. As long as my Jiang family has it, just ask for it."
Yun Ting seemed to have not noticed Jiang Yan's hint and simply said, "All this is what I should do. Sir Jiang and Miss Jiang don't have to worry about it. I have other things to do in the mansion, so I'll leave first."
After saying that, he nodded to everyone, then jumped onto the roof and disappeared into the darkness, leaving no trace.
"What great skills!" Jiang Siqi exclaimed. If only he could have such skills one day, his parents would be shocked.
Jiang Yan's body was agile and neat, and his eyes were infatuated. He didn't move his eyes away for a long time, and kept looking at the place where Yun Ting disappeared.
Jiang Fu and his wife looked at each other and both understood the changes in their daughter. Their daughter might have been moved by love and could not help herself.
Looking at Yun Ting's handsome appearance and appropriate words just now, Jiang Fu liked this young man more and more.
If he wanted, with the support of the Jiang family, they could get him an official position and give him dozens of farms and shops, so he wouldn't have to work so hard as a guard anymore. Unfortunately, he seemed unwilling to do so.
At this moment, Jiang Siyuan, who had been standing aside without saying a word, spoke up, "Young Master Yun is the prince's guard. Whatever we can give, the prince's palace also has."
He said this to remind Jiang Fu of the relationship between Yun Ting and Xiao Yu.
He and his father had privately discussed what Prince Su was planning to do, and he had some vague suspicions. If they were true, Yun Ting would be walking on a knife's edge, at risk of having his entire clan exterminated at any moment. Furthermore, someone capable of such a deed would likely be in danger every day, and Yan'er would never marry him.
Jiang Fu understood Jiang Siyuan's meaning immediately, and he immediately straightened his posture and became serious. He said to Jiang Yan, "Yan'er, Guard Yun is from the palace. If you want to express your gratitude, don't forget to thank the prince and your cousin Yue'er. They will naturally not miss out on rewards for Guard Yun."
Jiang Fu was subtly reminding Jiang Yan of the difference in status.
No matter how outstanding she is, the days of living on the edge of a knife and blood will not belong to his darling.
Madam Jiang also understood, and she smiled and took Jiang Yan's hand and agreed: "Yes, the prince and Yue'er will reward him, don't worry!"
"Oh." Jiang Yan then glanced at the direction where Yun Ting disappeared, and withdrew her gaze in disappointment.
Wang came into the hall from outside and saw that Jiang Yan was a little depressed, so she coaxed her, "Yan'er has escaped from danger. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare a delicious meal so that our family can celebrate for Yan'er."
Mrs. Jiang immediately agreed, "Great! We're hungry too."
The three members of the Jiang family also agreed and echoed the sentiment. Amidst the laughter and joy, Jiang Yan put her previous emotions behind her.
In the night wind, Yun Ting had already put on his mask and was moving lightly across the rooftop with a stern expression on his face.
It’s not that I don’t want to accept the Jiang family’s thank-you gift, but the time has not come yet. I want to wait for some time so that they will be willing and no longer have any suspicions.
As soon as he returned to the mansion, the servant came to report, "Guard Yun, the prince wants you to come."