Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 216 You Guessed It

That night, Shen Jiasui left the light on and got on the bed. He was thinking about something, but he didn't get enough rest last night and fell asleep in a daze.

She didn't know what time it was, but suddenly a slightly cool body came up from behind her, startling her and she suddenly opened her eyes.

The candles had gone out and the room was dimly lit.

Shen Jiasui was not sure what day it was when a voice full of apology came to his ears, "Did I wake you?"

An arm wrapped around her waist, pressing her tightly into his embrace.

"Axun..."

Shen Jiasui called out softly, turned over in the quilt, and put his arms around Jiang Xun's waist.

"Are you exhausted?"

"sorry."

Two voices rang out at the same time, and both were stunned, then laughed softly together.

Shen Jiasui raised his head and pecked Jiang Xun lightly on the lips.

Jiang Xun lowered his head, his breath getting hotter, and he was about to respond to the kiss, but Shen Jiasui had already buried her head in his arms and said in a deep voice:

"Don't make trouble tonight. I know you have to go tomorrow."

Bei Feng was ordered to go to Qingping City today. Even if he rode at full speed, he would not be able to return to Beijing until tomorrow at the earliest.

It must have been a hectic time.

Hearing this, Jiang Xun rubbed his thin lips back and forth in Shen Jiasui's hair, then he slowly exhaled and replied:

"Okay, I'll listen to Sui Sui."

Her voice was soft with a hint of hoarseness, and she squeezed in again, hugging Shen Jiasui tightly.

Normally, when he had something on his mind, he would always think about it over and over again, and he thought that tonight would also be a sleepless night.

But at this moment, the tent was filled with fragrance, and Jiang Xun suddenly felt at ease listening to the even and slow breathing beside his ears.

His heart felt warm and his mind became lazy. He fell asleep without even knowing it.

.......

On the second day, Jiang Xun had lunch at home before going to the Dali Temple.

During the interrogation yesterday, the old woman spoke incoherently. Fortunately, she still had the complaint in her hand, which clearly stated the whole process.

We just have to wait for Bei Feng and his colleagues from the Dali Temple to rush back from Qingping City before we can know the details of the case.

This wait lasted for a whole day.

Call——

In the evening, the sound of hurried horse hooves was heard outside the Dali Temple. The Dali Temple Secretary and the Dali Judge finally returned with Beifeng and the runners.

Jiang Xun and Cui Mingjue rushed to the main hall upon hearing the news. Xie Hui, the Dali Temple Secretary, quickly approached Jiang Xun, his face full of weariness, but he spoke quickly:

"Sir, who do you think that young man who forced the painting to be bought is? He's actually the nephew of the prefect of Qingping City!"

"When I went to retrieve the case file, I encountered numerous obstacles. Fortunately, Brother Beifeng is a skilled martial artist. They almost resorted to violence before I was able to obtain the case file."

"The reason why it took so long—"

Xie Hui pointed to the bookcase on the table.

"Sir, you asked your subordinates to transfer the official's calendars from Qingping City. That was the real difficulty. I clearly brought the transfer order with me, and it took me half a day to negotiate."

"Qingping City is a city in the capital, yet for some reason, the prefect is able to control everything and call the shots."

"If we hadn't gone there so suddenly and caught the prefect off guard, I'm afraid we wouldn't even be able to find the nephew, let alone the files."

Everyone in the Dali Temple has always been respectful and submissive to Jiang Xun, and this time, having received his order, they have done their best.

Cui Mingjue stood aside and observed everyone's attitude. When he heard that Jiang Xun had ordered them to adjust the officials' armor, his eyes moved slightly.

The Jiali records the officials' titles, resumes, performance appraisals, selections, etc., and is kept in the Jiaku of each government office.

"What about the Gong family's son and daughter-in-law?" Jiang Xun's voice continued.

Xie Hui frowned upon hearing this. "The Gong family's son is indeed being held in the Fengle Prefecture jail. He's been charged with extortion and disrupting the court. It seems he's suffered quite a bit."

"But her daughter-in-law... the Qingping government office said that no such woman had ever come to seek justice."

"He's missing?"

Jiang Xun's face suddenly darkened.

Xie Hui didn't dare to answer easily. They came and went in a hurry and had no authorization. They had no way of bypassing the Qingping government office and rashly investigating the case locally.

Jiang Xun said no more and walked straight to the desk. Xie Hui hurriedly placed the files and calendar on the desk one by one.

Cui Mingjue followed closely behind, and when he saw Jiang Xun pick up the file, he went to look at the Jiali calendar beside him.

When he returned home yesterday, his grandfather learned that he was also involved in investigating the case, so he asked him to pay close attention and learn from Jiang Xun's way of doing things.

Cui Mingjue knew how powerful Jiang Xun was, so instead of feeling any resentment when he heard this, he nodded solemnly.

Thinking this way, he picked up the thin booklet on top and opened it. The first page clearly read:

【Name: Wei Yongnian

Native place: Lingze, Luozhou

Origin: Selected as a tribute student by the Imperial College, ranked second in the first class in the second year of Yongzhao, and was awarded the title of Jinshi.

......

This is the prefect of Qingping City.

After reading the whole article, Cui Mingjue found that Wei Yongnian was extremely outstanding every year in both political achievements and assessments.

No wonder he was promoted smoothly all the way and became the prefect of Qingping City.

Compared with other cities, Qingping City, as a city in the capital area, guards the capital and is a key thoroughfare. It is known as the place of granary and the hub of government orders. It is of vital importance to the country and is indeed of utmost importance.

How could such a person allow his nephew to commit a crime?

Cui Mingjue had a question in his mind and went to pick up another one.

【Name: Dai Weimin

Native place: Chaisang, Xunyang

Origin: Imperial College tribute student, second-class in the second year of Yongzhao, granted Jinshi degree.

Seeing this, Cui Mingjue frowned slightly.

This person is the prefect of Qingping Prefecture. Coincidentally, he is also a Jinshi in the second year of Yongzhao.

Cui Mingjue was the grandson of the Minister of Personnel after all, and he had some understanding of the appointment and selection of officials.

As far as he knew, the imperial court would not deliberately arrange multiple successful candidates from the same imperial examination to serve as officials in the same city.

Of course, if the Jinshi of a certain session are particularly outstanding, it is not impossible for the two to take office one after another after comprehensive consideration.

Thinking of this, Cui Mingjue looked at the years when the two took office. Sure enough, the chancellor took office two years later than the prefect.

After that came the Qingping City Magistrate. Cui Mingjue subconsciously looked at his background, and when his eyes fell, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he became a Jinshi in the eighth year of Yongzhao.

Then came the Tongpan.

Cui Mingjue just started to unfold it when he suddenly stopped.

Another tribute student of the Imperial College, and a Jinshi in the second year of Yongzhao!

Jiang Xun looked up from the case file and noticed something strange about Cui Mingjue.

"Master Cui, what have you discovered?"

Jiang Xun put down the file and walked towards Cui Mingjue.

Cui Mingjue's expression changed several times, and then he asked in a deep voice, "Master Jiang, why did you transfer the Jiali of the Qingping City officials?"

Jiang Xun's eyes fell on the table and he said calmly:

"The old woman's son and daughter-in-law were unable to appeal. I suspect the officials in Qingping City have long been in collusion, protecting each other and exploiting the people."

Upon hearing this, Cui Mingjue clenched his fists and pushed his subordinate Jiali in front of Jiang Xun, saying in a deep voice:

"Master Jiang, I'm afraid you guessed it."