frightfiction Chapter 1221 How dare they!
Chapter 1221 How dare they!
“Most importantly, we just discovered the manager’s hidden stash of embezzled silver. Minghe took two servants over, opened the box, and found it full of fake copper coins. The official seals on them were all forged!” Yang Qianxun finished speaking quickly.
"Counterfeit money? Counterfeiting is a capital offense punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the entire family. How could the shopkeeper possibly have such an ability?" Su Yueyao asked with a serious expression.
"And Ah Yao, just as we discovered these counterfeit coins, a group of guards stormed in from outside. People from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel appeared at the same time and arrested Minghe."
"The Minister of Justice and the Minister of Personnel wish to see A Yao to inquire about Ming He's matter. They are currently in the reception room."
"Arrest Minghe directly? How dare they!"
"My lord, who is the current Minister of Justice? The previous Minister of Justice was transferred by the Empress Dowager, and the new one seems to be from the Ma family? Also, is the Ministry of Personnel still under Minister Wenren's jurisdiction?"
“That’s right. The Minister of Justice is a newly appointed member of the Ma family after the New Year. The Ministry of Personnel has always been controlled by the Wenren family.”
"No, I have to go save Minghe. Where is he being held? Do you have any specific information? How much of that counterfeit money do you know?" Su Yueyao asked anxiously.
“Minghe is currently imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice prison. Xingchen and the others are still investigating the specific details. If Puan hadn’t had Jing Shu quietly arrange for two people to follow him and report back, we wouldn’t know what happened now and would be in an even more passive position.”
"Does Ayao wish to see Minister Ma and Minister Wenren?"
"Minister Ma is a new official, and he's probably going to make some noise. Besides, the Ma family is only a third-rate family in Fengdu. For him to become the Minister of Justice, he must have someone behind him!"
"Qianqian told me as we walked that the two Ministers have arrived at our residence. Is there any way to greet them? Yuqi, have a carriage prepared. I need to go to the palace to meet the Emperor in a little while," Su Yueyao said, forcing herself to calm down.
"Also, Yuqi, go and investigate all the money shops and gambling dens in Fengdu, especially your businesses, and see if there are any traces of counterfeit money left."
"Yes, my lady, I'll take care of it right away!"
"Sister Yue, I've sent someone to investigate what's going on outside. I have someone in the Ministry of Justice prison. Should I contact Brother Xu now?"
Upon hearing Feng Qi's words, Su Yueyao stopped in her tracks and looked at him: "So you can avoid being discovered seeing Minghe?"
"can."
"Go see him. I need to make sure he's alright, get him to tell us what he knows, and most importantly, protect yourself."
"Won't they torture him in the Ministry of Justice prison?" Su Yueyao asked with some concern.
"No, given Sister Yue's status, they wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous. But we need to find out the evidence that Brother Xu was wronged as soon as possible; the longer we delay, the less safe it will be."
“Ayao, Xingchen, and Chengyan are all investigating. It should be soon. We want to go see the two ministers.”
Su Yueyao nodded and continued walking towards the front yard.
Feng Qi turned around and left to make the arrangements.
Just as Su Yueyao and Yang Qianxun arrived at the front yard reception room, Chen Jingshu and Cui Yiyang walked over.
"Is there any new news from Jing Shu?"
“My lady, we are still investigating that shopkeeper, which will take some time. Why don’t you meet with Minister Ma and Minister Wenren first?” Chen Jingshu gently patted Su Yueyao’s hand, signaling her to relax.
“My lady, Jing Shu and I will accompany you to the palace in a little while!” Cui Yiyang said.
Su Yueyao let out a breath, glanced at the plaque in the reception room, and walked over with a determined expression.
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Inside the room, Minister Ma and Minister Wenren were quietly drinking tea.
After sitting and waiting for almost half an hour, Minister Ma was getting impatient: "This Su Yueyao is just too arrogant. She's the tutor of the Crown Princess, but she does nothing but keep having children."
"This time, the counterfeiters were caught red-handed, right under her husband's shop. Let's see how she tries to deny it."
"And Minister Wenren, your appearance today is quite coincidental. My men had just gone in when you arrived. What a coincidence."
"You haven't been having someone watching me all this time, have you?"
"Minister Ma, what are you saying? Someone specifically informed me of the appearance of counterfeit money, which is why I rushed to investigate. Minister Ma, how did you know that?"
“That courtyard is in a remote location. It led you and me there and we even got Su Taifu’s son arrested. Minister Ma, you should think this through.”
"What am I thinking? What is there to think about? We found the counterfeit money ourselves. Now it's Su Yueyao who should be worried."
"Counterfeiting currency is a serious crime punishable by the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire clan. That young man seems to be from the Xu family of Fenglin Prefecture. Could these counterfeit coins have been made by the Xu family?"
"Minister Ma claims with absolute certainty that the counterfeit currency was made by the Xu family. Do you have any evidence? Without evidence, you are slandering my maternal clan!" Su Yueyao said as she entered the room.
"Grand Tutor Su." Minister Wenren rose and bowed to Su Yueyao.
Minister Ma was surprised that Su Yueyao had overheard their conversation. His face turned slightly pale, and he followed Minister Wenren in giving a perfunctory bow.
Su Yueyao walked directly to the main seat at the front, with Yang Qianxun standing silently beside her.
"Why doesn't Minister Ma answer my question? Where is the evidence?"
"If you've come to ask about counterfeit money, I can state clearly that neither my husband nor the Xu family of Fenglin Prefecture has produced counterfeit money. I will personally investigate how those counterfeit coins came about."
“Grand Tutor Su, as the wife of Young Master Xu, you should recuse yourself according to the law.”
"I'm avoiding suspicion? Has Minister Ma forgotten my other identity?"
"Another identity?" Minister Ma asked in confusion.
Isn't Su Yueyao the Crown Princess's tutor personally appointed by His Majesty? He even bestowed some title upon her.
"I am still the biological mother of the next Empress of the Phoenix Kingdom. I will have countless riches and immense power in the future. Would I have my husband secretly counterfeit money? Have I lost my mind?"
"You...Grand Tutor Su, don't try to be unreasonable, but you also have no evidence to prove that you and your husband are innocent."
"There's no need for you to worry about that, Lord Ma."
"Is this all the two lords are saying to me? If so, you may leave now, for I must go to the palace to meet His Majesty and request that he thoroughly investigate this matter and bring justice to my husband and the Xu family."
"Su Yueyao, now that you've caught them red-handed, it'll be difficult for you to thoroughly investigate this matter."
"Heh...then there's no need for Minister Ma to trouble himself. Men, escort Lord Ma away."
Spring appeared and walked up to Minister Ma: "Minister Ma, please."
Minister Ma didn't expect Su Yueyao to show him no respect at all. He stood up angrily and stormed off.
After Minister Ma's figure completely disappeared, Minister Wenren stood up and said, "Grand Tutor Su, there must be a backup plan for this matter. You must hurry and find out who is behind it... otherwise you will be in a very passive position later."
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