Read Novel Full Chapter 1945: I’ll Go Myself (6)
Chapter 1945: Chapter 1945: I’ll Go Myself (6)
The elderly Wei Patriarch was also bewildered and found it impossible. Therefore, when his eldest son mentioned going to Beijing, he naturally agreed, "What are those shopkeepers in Beijing doing? If they’re not suitable, they should be replaced..."
"Father, it’s not that I’m criticizing my uncle, but why can he only manage to be a fifth-rank official? He’s just too narrow-minded." Wei Bingyi sighed, "I guess he didn’t handle the necessary matters, and they pocketed the silver themselves."
The old Wei Patriarch could only sigh.
"Over the years, we’ve given him quite a bit of silver, Father. You need to admonish him. Every day the shop is closed, we suffer heavy losses. How can my uncle, as a fifth-rank official, be of no use at all?"
"Alright, go and take a look," the old Wei Patriarch waved his hand, "If he really can’t manage, then we won’t support him anymore in the future."
"Alright!" Wei Bingyi chuckled.
At the Wei Residence in Beijing.
Previously, Wei Shicheng was found and lectured by Lan Bingcen, but he didn’t take it seriously. Who doesn’t have a bit of dirt in their family? That illegitimate granddaughter wasn’t likable either; the main wife disciplining her was no big deal.
Of course, after returning home, he still gave his son and daughter-in-law some guidance. After all, Wei Ran was about to reach marriageable age, and damaging her wouldn’t be beneficial.
Even Wei Yangshi knew she had acted rashly, and naturally wouldn’t argue. As for Wei Ran, she couldn’t escape from Wei Yangshi’s grasp anyway, so they decided to let her be for two more years.
However, when the Embroidered Guards arrived, Wei Shicheng thought it was a joke.
"General Gu, what is this about? I am..."
"Minister, the Longfeng Embroidery Village of the Wei Family is suspected of poisoning." Gu Qingheng respectfully clasped his fists, "Now, several young ladies from aristocratic families have fallen ill due to the dolls, so please, Minister, do not make it difficult for us. Please go to the Governor’s Office to discuss the situation."
"What? Poi... poisoning?" Wei Shicheng was stunned, "How is this possible? Is this... a misunderstanding?"
"Whether it’s a misunderstanding or not, Master Wei should explain it to Lord Jiang. The dolls held by the sick young ladies have already been examined by the Imperial Physician, and the medicines inside are indeed poisonous. The Emperor knows about this and is very furious, assigning Lord Jiang full responsibility for the investigation," Gu Qingheng looked at Wei Shicheng, "Additionally, Minister of Justice Guo will assist in the trial."
"That shop isn’t mine." Wei Shicheng hurriedly shook his head, "It’s the main family’s..."
"Master Wei, as I mentioned, you need to explain this at the Governor’s Office with Lord Jiang and Minister Guo..." Gu Qingheng gave a slight smile, "So now, Master Wei, will you go by yourself or..."
"I’ll... I’ll go myself..." Seeing the Embroidered Guards, Wei Shicheng immediately shrank back, hurriedly waving his hand, "I’m going right away..."
Lord Jiang’s enthusiasm for his work was unprecedentedly high. Previously, he was just a relative of the royal family, with the title of Lord being just for show, and his work at the Public Security Bureau was merely to pass the time. But now it’s different. He has been commended by the Emperor, and even the Empress Dowager was pleased. This means he is capable, and with that, he must work more diligently to live up to the praises of the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
So, now that such a major incident has suddenly occurred, the old man was directly excited. However, before he even volunteered, the Emperor had already assigned it to him.
How much attention is being paid to him?
So, the old man was spiritedly sitting in the main hall of the Governor’s Office, presiding over the case.