Becoming a stepmother of three children gives me space

Chapter 215: Relieved, Relatives, Public Trial

The story of Mr. Dongguo and the wolf tells us that some people are not worth helping. Xiao Yunxi is not sure whether the couple she rescued are wolves.

Arriving at Zongzheng Temple, the victimized couple was brought up.

"Sir, we wish to speak to this lady alone."

Zongzheng Zhao An and Dali Temple Minister Luo Chengdong looked at each other and quickly reached a consensus to hand over the space to them.

"My benefactor, please save my child."

The two men left the cell, and the couple knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Xiao Yunxi, their voices filled with grief and anger.

Someone forcibly took their children away and threatened to kill them if they did not change their confession.

The people at the bottom of society do not have many choices when facing threats from the powerful. With the butcher's knife on the necks of their families, who can remain truly indifferent?

They couldn't bear to watch their child die, nor did they want to appear ungrateful.

The couple pretended to change their confession, randomly accused Xiao Yunxi and Zhou Jin, and firmly demanded to confront Xiao Yunxi face to face.

Someone was watching them outside. If they went straight to Xiao Yunxi, the child would probably be killed immediately. In their eyes, the Dali Temple Minister and Zong Zheng were in cahoots with Gao Yang.

The only person they can trust is Xiao Yunxi.

Outside the cell,

The expressions on Zhao An and Luo Chengdong's faces changed slightly. If this couple did not trust the court, then did the people of the world also not trust the court?

If there is no trust between the court and the people, how can the country be stable?

They both felt ashamed.

When Xiao Yunxi competed with the eldest princess, they felt a little resentful, thinking that Xiao Yunxi was too serious and ignorant.

perhaps,

They are wrong.

Before coming to Zongzheng Temple, Xiao Yunxi had imagined many situations, but she never expected that this couple had rationality and calmness that ordinary people did not have.

A temporary compromise can save the child, but what happens afterwards?

Bad guys can use children as threats to silence people, because only the dead can keep secrets.

It was indeed the smartest choice for them to pretend to cooperate and find a way to meet with her, the benefactor who dared to confront Princess Gaoyang head-on.

"Don't worry, I will rescue the child."

Xiao Yunxi admires the courage of those who would rather die than live in disgrace, nor does she despise the compromise of bending down to live in disgrace. What she hates is the so-called powerful people who abuse power to destroy morality, trample on the law, and destroy social atmosphere.

When she came, she was mentally prepared to be betrayed. As long as the couple was not doing it for money and was forced, Xiao Yunxi would not blame the other party.

Because they are the ones who suffer the most, they suffer from conscience and are uneasy in their hearts. If there is to be a reckoning, it will be the eldest princess's head.

of course,

Being betrayed would definitely make one feel bad, but now, she was in a good mood, at least her justice had received a positive response.

Leave the cell,

Xiao Yunxi spoke frankly to Zhao An and Luo Chengdong.

"Zhao Zongzheng, Lord Luo, I hope that no one else, including Your Majesty, will know about our conversation just now. If anything happens to the child, I will hold you both responsible."

The people from the Zongzheng Temple and the Dali Temple would not let the suspect be truly alone. They must have heard what was said in the cell.

Finding YY takes time, and if the news is leaked, the child will be in danger.

Being threatened by someone, especially a woman, Zhao An and Luo Chengdong were very unhappy, but they couldn't do anything about it.

The couple did not trust the imperial court, but trusted Xiao Yunxi, precisely because Xiao Yunxi dared to declare war on power and even dared to say no to imperial power!

"We can give you 10 days, during which time even His Majesty will not know about this."

"But you have to cooperate and record a confession."

Xiao Yunxi came out of the Zongzheng Temple and ordered Zhou San to send secret guards to keep an eye on Zhao An, Luo Chengdong, and important officials from the Zongzheng Temple and the Dali Temple.

This includes any movements in Zhao An and Luo Chengdong's mansions. If they are found in contact with strangers or the eldest princess, notify her immediately.

"Liu Lu, go there yourself and find where YY is being held."

The eldest princess would be very cautious in doing such a thing. It would probably not be easy to find the child.

Liu Lu's apparent identity is Xiao Yunxi's personal maid, but in fact she is the secret guard Zhou Liu, the only female in the Zhou generation, and is good at tracking.

She was sent out in the hope of finding the person as quickly as possible, but she didn't expect it to be so quick that Xiao Yunxi was caught off guard.

"He's been imprisoned in Courtyard No. 3 of the Lai Fu Inn in the capital. There are hooligans outside, and some gangsters inside. No one from the Plum Blossom Inner Guards has been found."

The eldest princess probably thought that Xiao Yunxi would not go to such great lengths to rescue a lowly person, and the people she sent had no intention of hiding their whereabouts.

Xiao Yunxi was a little surprised that the Plum Blossom Guards were not mobilized. Could it be that they no longer trusted them?

"Send two teams to keep watch. Don't rescue anyone for now. If anyone is in danger, rescue them immediately... Also, help me deliver a letter to Lord Luo Chengdong, the Minister of Justice."

Zhao An and Luo Chengdong gave them 10 days, which was enough time to do it. This time, they had to teach the eldest princess a profound and unforgettable lesson.

Luo Mansion,

As soon as he got home, Luo Chengdong's wife came to tell him:

"The future Zhenbei Marquis's wife sent a lot of gifts, saying she was grateful for your help... You know what, that winter melon is even more delicious than the ones sent from the palace..."

The lady kept nagging, and Luo Chengdong almost had a cardiac arrest. He was scared by this old woman. She dared to accept gifts from anyone. Was she really risking her life?

"You are crazy!"

"I dare to accept gifts from anyone!"

The Dali Temple is equivalent to the modern Supreme Court, and it handles difficult cases. The identity of the Dali Temple Chief is sensitive, and Luo Chengdong has always been low-key.

The case of Princess Gaoyang has not yet ended. Xiao Yunxi is the key figure in the case, and now she has become the defendant. Should we accept her gift at this critical juncture?

"Why are you shouting?"

Mrs. Luo put her hands on her hips and spit at Luo Chengdong. She was not a village woman who knew nothing. She knew what gifts she should accept and what she should not accept.

"What they sent me were just some agricultural and sideline products, snacks produced by Xiaojiazhuang. They were all given to me. What does it have to do with you?"

"how...."

"She is the future Crown Prince Consort of the Zhou Mansion. The younger generation is sending some vegetables and fruits to the elders. If you have the guts, don't eat them."

Mrs. Luo and Zhou Jin's grandmother Qin Lan are relatives within the fifth degree of mourning. Xiao Yunxi still has to call her grandma, so there is no problem for him to accept her gift.

"She asked me to bring a message, saying that she hoped the case could be heard in public in 10 days."

At dinner time,

Luo Chengdong ate the refreshing pickles, steamed bacon, and the white and tender tofu.

"It's delicious."

He didn't go to Xishan with them. It was his first time eating tofu, and the taste was absolutely amazing.

He had to be grateful for the favor, so he reluctantly agreed to bring up Xiao Yunxi's request with Zhao An. Whether Zhao An agreed or not was up to him.

The case of Princess Gaoyang affects the royal family, so the opinion of the Zongzheng is more important.