52. Chapter 52 Confession
Author: Potato Chips Guaiguai
After a while, the people sent by Jiang Yue brought Zhao Yantang to the Duke's Mansion. Since Xiao Liran rushed into Zhuangzi to save her last time, Zhao Yantang's attitude towards Jiang Yue has become as bad as before.
"Jiang Yue, you slut, don't even think about using me to catch your cousin again. I won't let you control me anymore!"
Although Zhao Yantang was being held captive, he still stared at Jiang Yue fiercely, wishing to cut her into pieces.
However, Jiang Yue was already used to her attitude and was too lazy to talk to her.
But Jiang Yue could endure it, but the same could not be said for those around her.
"Crack!"
A loud slap interrupted Zhao Yantang's curse, and the person who did it was the leading Dali Temple official.
"You are an accomplice who protects criminals. If you don't reflect on yourself, you still dare to speak nonsense here!"
Hearing the unfamiliar male voice, the crazy Zhao Yantang realized that there was someone else at the scene.
Zhao Yantang originally thought that this must be Jiang Yue's bastard again, and he opened his mouth to curse again, but when he saw the token on the other person's waist, he immediately stopped talking.
The Kirin gold medal given by the royal family is a symbol exclusive to Dali Temple.
Why did the people from Dali Temple come to find me? Could it be that my cousin was arrested again?
Zhao Yantang was filled with speculations for a moment, and a huge sense of fear swept through her body. Her whole body couldn't help but tremble.
The huge contrast between Zhao Yantang and Zhao Yantang made Jiang Yue sneer.
"Good sister, instead of focusing on me again, I advise you to think carefully about how to defend yourself when you get to Dali Temple later."
I have already given her a chance. Since she is unwilling to cooperate with me, she should have a taste of life in Dali Temple.
Lord Dali Temple is not clear about the grudges between Jiang Yue and Zhao Yantang. After all, one is a cousin who harbors criminals, and the other is someone the prince cares about. What relationship can there be?
However, after this farce, they also realized that the relationship between the two was somewhat subtle.
"Madam, we still have official business to attend to. Since we have already brought you, we will not disturb you." The people from Dali Temple bowed their hands to Jiang Yue in farewell, and then asked someone to put shackles on Zhao Yantang.
"Wait a minute!" Seeing that they were about to leave, Jiang Yue hurriedly spoke out, "There is a close relationship between Miss Zhao and Xiao Liran. To be on the safe side, I'd rather let my guards interrogate you together. I don't know what your lords' opinions are.
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As Jiang Yue spoke, she winked at the guard beside her, and Song Yan immediately stepped forward.
"That's the best." The officials were extremely satisfied with Jiang Yue's proposal. They originally knew little about Zhao Yantang, a woman who stayed at home.
The so-called interrogation is nothing more than torture. However, if such methods are used on a woman, the other party may not be able to stand it.
Sure enough, after arriving at Dali Temple, Zhao Yantang initially thought that Xiao Liran had been caught again, and was very upset. But after learning that Xiao Liran was still absconding and they called her over as a witness, Zhao Yantang immediately changed her attitude.
No matter how they asked, Zhao Yantang refused to say anything and kept saying that he was unjustly accused.
The reason why Zhao Yantang is so stubborn is because there is someone behind Xiao Liran helping him. Although Xiao Liran is a fugitive now, as long as Dali Temple cannot get evidence, he cannot be truly convicted, and there is still room for redemption.
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Seeing that she was determined not to testify, the people from Dali Temple handed her over directly to Jiang Yue's confidant Song Yan.
When Zhao Yantang saw the other party, his face was full of disdain.
"Don't waste your time, I won't say anything!"
However, the words she thought would anger the other party did not work, but instead attracted a burst of ridicule.
"Don't worry, Miss Zhao. My master has given orders in advance and I won't do anything to you." Song Yan has a handsome appearance. If it weren't for the long sword on his waist, he would look like a gentle scholar.
When Zhao Yantang heard this, he thought that the other party had nothing to do with him, and he couldn't help feeling a little proud.
But before she had time to laugh, Song Yan took out a few pages of paper from his arms and placed them in front of her.
Zhao Yantang casually glanced at the content above, and then his eyes widened.
Those were not just a few pieces of ordinary tattered paper, but a deed of sale.
"What do you mean?" Zhao Yantang asked with trembling red lips.
Generally, only criminals and slaves have such things as deeds of sale. The Zhao family has not committed any crime, so why should they treat the Zhao family as despicable slaves and trade them.
"Miss Zhao, you also know that your Zhao family has been doing business for many years and has offended many people." Song Yan sat on a wooden chair with his legs crossed and looked down at Zhao Yantang who was lying on the ground.
"It's almost certain that Xiao Liran embezzled money from the government, and you're not the only one who can prove it. If you still insist on your opinion, the worst we can do is spend more time.
But when the time comes, I can’t guarantee what will happen to your Zhao family.”
Once Xiao Liran is convicted, according to Zhao Yantang's situation, it will be easy for the Zhao family to be accused of being an accomplice as long as someone is willing to work hard.
The status of a businessman is already extremely low. If he commits another crime, the Zhao family will never be able to recover.
Zhao Yantang has friendship with Xiao Liran in his heart. But this friendship is far less important than that of the entire Zhao family.
Jiang Yue hit the snake seven inches, and accurately grasped his weak spot.
"I said, I will tell you whatever you want to know." At this moment, Zhao Yantang really gave up. In terms of ruthlessness, she could not compare to Jiang Yue.
Once Zhao Yantang's mind was broken, the rest of the matter would be easier to handle. Within an hour, the people from Dali Temple obtained her confession.
With her testimony, Xiao Liran's crime was quickly determined, and he became a notorious fugitive.
As soon as Gu Mo arrived in the south, he received a letter from Beijing.
In the letter, Song Yan detailed Jiang Yue's seduction of Zhao Yantang into accusing Xiao Liran. Gu Mo looked at the praise for Jiang Yue in the letter, and the irritability caused by the continuous heavy rain in the past few days was instantly wiped away.
However, he still felt a little unhappy. He had obviously agreed to write to himself when he left Beijing. How many days had passed, but why didn't he see any of her letters except Song Yan's?
"It seems that you should not be too indulgent with the little wild cats, otherwise you will be the one who suffers."
Unrolling the letter paper, Gu Mo started writing.
Chapter completed!