Hidden in the court

Chapter 168 Father scolds son

Ji Mingshang pointed at Hu Die who was standing beside him and continued, "It's nothing. It's just that your son was involved in the poisonous incense case in Qingzhou a few days ago. He knows who is the mastermind behind it, but he doesn't want to implicate his family, so he refuses to testify in court. I want you to go and persuade him. I can guarantee that as long as he is willing to testify in court, we will definitely guarantee your safety."

The son is a drug dealer, so the father can't be much worse. As expected, this father is also educated, and is a doctor in Qingzhou City. He immediately said indignantly:

"This unfilial son, he is already so grown up, but he still can't tell right from wrong."

Then, he expressed his gratitude to Hu Die: "It was you who destroyed these drug dens a few days ago. I thank you on behalf of the people of Qingzhou. Don't worry, sir. When I see that bastard later, I will definitely teach him a lesson and let him know what is right and wrong!"

"it is good……"

Hu Die could only nod repeatedly, then turned to look at Ji Mingshang who was standing aside as if nothing had happened, and muttered to herself: You didn't say that in there just now.

Ji Mingshang whistled leisurely, looking as if he was out of the matter and didn't care what she thought at all.

He turned around and gave each of the two children a candy.

"Eat, and follow this gentleman to have something to eat later."

He raised his head and said to everyone, "It's not very nice inside, uncle and I can go in. You can take the children to have some snacks and drink some tea."

After handing the few people over to Hu Die, Ji Mingshang and his uncle entered the cell. Afterwards, Ji Mingshang quietly retreated. The father scolded his son, and the old man would be somewhat unhappy with the fact that he was there.

The drug dealer couldn't hold back when he saw his father. "Dad, they didn't do anything to you, did they? Where are my mother and the child, and the child's mother?"

Seeing his son like this, the uncle became even more angry and started cursing.

The uncle's voice echoed in the cell, his wrinkled face full of anger and disappointment. His voice was trembling, but it revealed an unquestionable authority:

"You are such a loser! You are a drug dealer, but how come you can't tell priorities? I thought your drug store became so valuable. Did you sell the herbs to those people? Can't you see the families in Qingzhou City that were destroyed by the poisonous incense?"

The drug dealer lowered his head, not daring to look his father in the eye. His hands tightly grasped the iron bars, his fingertips turning white. His voice was choked with sobs: "Dad, I know I was wrong, but I... I'm afraid, I'm afraid that our whole family won't be able to leave Qingzhou alive."

"Afraid? That's all you know how to be afraid!" The uncle was even more angry. "Where's your courage when you sold the banned herbs without telling me? Were you eaten by a dog? Look at Lady Hu, a woman who dares to get rid of harm for the people, what about you? A grown man, but you're not as good as a woman!

Every time you don't come home for such a long time, I can smell the smell of medicine on your body as soon as you come home. Do you really think I don't know? I, your father, have been a doctor for so many years in vain.

I still can't believe it. Why do you think our family, including the neighbors, don't go to the temple? Do you really think that those incense have no effect on our family? That is the antidote I made and I burn it every day at home. I never thought that you, your son, would have to pay for the sins you committed! Aren't you afraid of losing the good deeds of your descendants, and don't want our family to have a good ending?

Let me ask you one question: are you willing to testify in court?"

The medicine box was already a little agitated by his father's scolding.

"Dad, do you know who is behind that poisonous incense? If your son dares to testify in court, our whole family will suffer a terrible end."

The uncle was even angrier. He had never seen his son like this. He could probably guess something, and now he felt nothing but regret when he looked at his son.

Ji Mingshang appeared at the right time. "Just a governor. If you say so, then I have to introduce myself to you. I am the son of the King of Jin, the son-in-law of the Prime Minister, the adopted son of His Majesty, the Marquis of Jiangning, Ji Jun. That Lord Hu, his grandfather is the Duke of the current dynasty and a general. As long as you are willing to testify, I will not only ensure that Governor Wang will be brought to justice, but also that your family will be safe."

"How can I believe that what you say is true?"

"You don't have to believe it. Even if he is just an imperial censor, can't he kill you if he can't overthrow the governor?"

Looking at his father's disappointed expression, the drug dealer bit his lip, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, as if he had made some important decision.

He raised his head, his eyes showing a complex emotion: "I understand. I am willing to testify in court. I want to seek justice for the people of Qingzhou."

After hearing this, the anger on the uncle's face gradually subsided. He nodded and said in a much softer tone: "Okay, you finally figured it out. As long as you are willing to testify, the adults will definitely protect our safety."

Ji Mingshang stood aside, not saying a word, just quietly observing the conversation between the father and son. In his heart, he secretly complained: Now he knows to seek justice for the people, why didn't he say anything when he was making money by selling banned drugs before? Some people can only wake up when a knife is put to their necks.

At this moment, he said calmly: "I will arrange for someone to ensure the safety of your family. Just go and testify boldly."

The drug dealer took a deep breath and nodded to show his understanding. Ji Mingshang turned to the clerk and said, "Take him to the cell and give him something good to eat."

Finally, he led his uncle out of the cell and said, "Uncle, although all the boxes in Qingzhou City have been destroyed, you know that stuff is addictive. Many people can't stand it now, and Qingzhou City is in chaos. You just said that you have prepared an antidote. I wonder if you can make it public for the people of Qingzhou City to use."

"Of course, I've wanted to do this for a long time. But I was afraid of being discovered and assassinated, so I never dared. Now that you are taking the lead, it's naturally the best."

……

The sun outside was warm and bright. Hu Die brought her family to a quiet place in the Imperial Censorate. The old uncle looked at Hu Die gratefully and said, "Master Hu, thank you so much. If it weren't for you today, my son would have made the same mistake again and again..."

Hu Die waved her hand and interrupted him: "Old man, you don't have to be polite. We are all for the people of Qingzhou, for the people of this land. I admire you very much for publishing the antidote. In order to ensure your safety, you and your family will stay in this Yushi Mansion for the time being. When this matter is thoroughly dealt with, you and your family can go back."

……

The next morning, bad news came from the Censorate.

"The drug dealer who was interrogated yesterday...is dead!"