Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 220 True and False Xin 3

I suddenly fainted yesterday and didn’t see Xin San when I went to Tianlao.

Although the prince did not urge him, Xu Yuan still waited at the gate of Dali Temple early in the morning and went to Tianlao with Sun Wenjie.

After entering the prison and seeing no one around, Sun Wenjie asked, "What happened to you yesterday? You fainted suddenly, and it didn't seem like you fainted from fear."

When entering the Tianlao yesterday, fearing that something might happen to Xu Yuan, Sun Wenjie deliberately chose the place where the prisoners with minor sentences were held.

Moreover, Xuyuan kept mumbling a name, and he didn't look like he was frightened, but rather like he had a heart disease.

"I just haven't had enough rest in recent days."

Xu Yuan said, after noting down the locations along the way, he asked, "Master Sun, do you have a topographical map of this prison?"

"Why are you asking this?" Sun Wenjie was puzzled.

"You'll know after a while."

Xuyuan didn't say much.

Sun Wenjie said, "The Dali Temple should have it. I'll go look for it tomorrow."

Xuyuan nodded and whispered, "Don't let anyone else know."

"I'll do the work, don't worry."

Sun Wenjie finished boasting and asked, "Are you ready for what you told me some time ago?"

After listening to Sun Wenjie's words, Xu Yuan smiled and said, "It was indeed a bit troublesome at the beginning, but now, there is someone who can help us solve this problem, and it kills two birds with one stone."

There was a look of determination in Xuyuan's eyes.

All her plans will be completely unravelled because of what happened to the Wei family today.

Her revenge begins today.

Hearing Xu Yuan say this, Sun Wenjie couldn't help but get excited and asked, "What about the Song family?"

Xu Yuan said: "When you become the Dali Temple Minister, I will naturally give you a gift."

Sun Wenjie said no more.

The prison was very large, and it took the two men a long time to reach the innermost part.

Unlike the several cells outside where no one could be seen, there was a jailer guarding Xin San every five steps, which could be said to be a strict defense.

Seeing Sun Wenjie coming, the jailer opened the cell and let the two men in, and then warned: "Master Sun, the prince has said that the prisoner is extremely vicious. In order to ensure the safety of the two masters, it is better to come out quickly."

Sun Wenjie clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for the reminder."

After saying that, he turned back and said to Xuyuan: "Let's go."

Unlike other cells which were cold and damp, this cell was exceptionally clean.

After Sun Wenjie went in, he coughed heavily.

A man then came out.

The man had a full beard and was very thin. At first glance, he didn't look very nice.

Doing business with people like this...

Xuyuan was a little absent-minded.

Sun Wenjie said, "Xin San, the Crown Prince's men are here. Sign and seal your name immediately to save you from the suffering of imprisonment. Do you understand?"

"Is that all?" Xin San pushed aside the hair in front of his face and looked at Sun Wenjie.

"Of course." Sun Wenjie was dressed in a red official uniform and looked righteous.

Xu Yuan handed the confession to Xin San, put it on the table and asked tentatively: "Do you know what this confession means? After signing it, you will bear the crime of smuggling salt."

Seeing that Xin San was about to press his fingerprints without hesitation, Xu Yuan immediately reached out and pressed his hand on the confession, and then said: "Xin San, after signing and sealing, there will be no turning back on this matter."

Xin San said unhappily, "The prince has already explained everything, so I naturally know what this is, take your hand away now."

Xu Yuan loosened his hand, and when he saw Xin San sign the contract immediately, he turned his back silently.

Sun Wenjie collected the confession signed by Xin San, handed it back to Xu Yuan, and said, "Okay, let's go."

Wishing nodded.

Looking at the cell closing in front of him, several jailers were still taking turns guarding it. Xu Yuan thought of Xin San and his steps became heavier.

After leaving the Heavenly Prison, Xu Yuan and Sun Wenjie did not rush to the Prince's Mansion, but instead went to a teahouse.

After sitting down, Xu Yuan said directly: "Master Sun, I think there is something wrong with this Xin San. Is it possible that he is just a bait?"

"Shouldn't it?"

"It's just not right."

Xu Yuan shook his head. "Xin San is a very powerful person. He did so many things in the capital without being discovered. How could he be caught so easily?"

After hearing Xu Yuan's words, Sun Wenjie said, "I told you that a mysterious person was sending me a letter, and I guess that mysterious person is the Third Prince. Maybe the Third Prince has already noticed Xin San?"

"Impossible. Even if that person is the Third Prince, he only found out recently. It's impossible for him to find Xin San's whereabouts so quickly, unless... someone revealed it to him on purpose."

Xu Yuan stroked his chin and analyzed: "The Crown Prince knew that the Third Prince had been investigating him, so he deliberately created a fake Xin San in order to lure the Third Prince into the trap."

"No matter who the Third Prince contacts, he will capture Xin San and put him in the Heavenly Prison. This person was sent by the Crown Prince and will admit all the guilt, but the Crown Prince wants much more than this."

"Not only that, if Xin San is imprisoned, his brothers will definitely do their best to rescue him. The Crown Prince is ostensibly protecting him, but in reality he is using the power of the court to completely uproot him. If Xin San is really fine, then there is only one use for him to be alive, to frame the Third Prince."

After making the wish, my thoughts suddenly became clear.

At the same time, she felt a chill running down her spine.

This is the capital city.

A place where intrigue is hidden everywhere.

This is true for all brothers.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan immediately stood up and said, "Lord Sun, we have to go to the Prince's Mansion immediately."

Sun Wenjie looked at Xu Yuan, who was sitting still, and asked, "Xu Yuan, you don't even know the Third Prince, so how do you know that the Third Prince only noticed the clues in the last month? And how do you know that the person who sent me the letter is the Third Prince?"

As Sun Wenjie spoke, his expression immediately turned cold: "Who are you working for? Why did you go through so much trouble to help me?"

Xu Yuan wanted to go to the Prince's Mansion and wanted to pass it by vaguely, but seeing Sun Wenjie's serious look, he could only say: "I won't go to the court, so naturally I won't stand on anyone's side. The Third Prince and I are personal friends. As for why I helped you, I have made it clear before. I just hope that you will be a good official with integrity in the future, and be fair and just no matter how big the case is or how many forces are involved behind it."

The first time Sun Wenjie heard these words, he hadn't thought deeply about it, but at this moment, he asked, "You want to seek justice? And that case also involves many dignitaries, including the Imperial Censor, right?"

Therefore, Xu Yuan needs to get rid of Wei Chen in advance.

Therefore, Xu Yuan wanted to help him get promoted all the way.

Because, if his official position is not high enough, he may not be able to get involved in the case.