159: Don't know the rules? I'll teach you

Tianquan Division.

Second Hall.

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou, a strange look appearing in her eyes: "Not seeing you for a day, the changes are not small."

Although he was as inscrutable as ever, she could sense that Xie Weilou's cultivation seemed to have grown stronger.

Xie Weilou sighed: "Having lost a brother, I was heartbroken, so naturally there have been some changes."

Lin Qinghuang was somewhat speechless. She casually threw a scroll to Xie Weilou: "There's a case you need to handle."

Xie Weilou took the scroll, glanced at it, and said with a strange expression: "Romantic dispute? I'm a Pacification Envoy, and you want me to handle a case like this?"

Lin Qinghuang shook her head: "The people involved in this case are not simple, it requires you, the Heir, to step in. As for the details, let Zhang Long tell you."

Zhang Long entered the hall, bowed to Lin Qinghuang, then said to Xie Weilou: "Heir, although this case is a romantic dispute, it involves Guojiu Mansion and Earl Xining's Mansion."

"Earl Xining? Jiang Gan!"

Xie Weilou narrowed his eyes.

As it turned out, Earl Xining Jiang Gan was once a member of Zhenxi Marquis Manor, a great general under the old master, who achieved illustrious military feats and was eventually ennobled as Earl Xining.

In the past, Earl Xining's Mansion and Zhenxi Marquis Manor had an excellent relationship, maintaining constant contact. Jiang Gan and Xie Nantian were also good brothers.

Unfortunately, Jiang Gan perished in a major battle with West Chu, leaving behind only one daughter, Jiang Yu.

Later, the second master of the Jiang Family took charge, and they severed ties with Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

Today's Earl Xining's Mansion has also declined, even more so than Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

Zhang Long explained: "Three days ago, Xue Li, the son of Lord State Uncle Xue, sent betrothal gifts to Earl Xining's Mansion, intending to marry Jiang Yu, the second young lady of the Jiang Family. Jiang Yu ultimately refused, and in his anger, he found people to imprison Jiang Yu, intending to assault her. Afterwards, Jiang Yu escaped and reported the case to Jingzhao Prefecture."

"Wait!"

Xie Weilou frowned: "This isn't a romantic dispute, is it? This involves imprisoning someone and attempting to assault them... And as far as I know, Jiang Yu's cousin, Jiang Xuan, is Xue Li's wife."

Zhang Long said in a deep voice: "There is a romantic dispute involved. Jiang Yu's imprisonment is related to Jiang Xuan. After Jiang Yu escaped, she reported the case to Jingzhao Prefecture, intending to sue Xue Li, but Xue Li counter-sued Jiang Yu for slander."

He sighed: "Jiang Xuan, on the other hand, accused Jiang Yu of seducing Xue Li. With many people adding fuel to the fire, Jiang Yu has now lost all face and reputation, and has been imprisoned in Jingzhao Prefecture. However, Jingzhao Prefecture dared not make a rash judgment on this case, and it was ultimately submitted to the Tianquan Division."

After all, it involved Earl Xining's Mansion and Guojiu Mansion, so Jingzhao Prefecture naturally dared not act rashly.

As for whether Jiang Yu suffered in prison, that was certainly unavoidable.

Lord State Uncle Xue was a high-ranking official in the court, and his sister, Imperial Concubine Xue, was also highly favored.

And this Imperial Concubine Xue was very close to Imperial Concubine Zhao. Who was Imperial Concubine Zhao? The Third Prince's mother!

With such a background, who would dare to provoke Guojiu Mansion?

Guojiu Mansion possessed immense power; for someone imprisoned, they had many ways to deal with them.

After listening, Xie Weilou frowned: "Did no one from Earl Xining's Mansion step forward to speak for Jiang Yu?"

Why did Jiang Yu's experience feel somewhat similar to his own?

Zhang Long shook his head: "Not only did no one, but they even suppressed and slandered her. It can be said that a large portion of the people adding fuel to the fire came from Earl Xining's Mansion."

Xie Weilou asked again: "Previously, Lord State Uncle Xue didn't seem to have gone to my Xie Family, did he?"

Zhang Long said with a bitter smile: "I gave him the invitation, but Xue Li took it and threw it away directly..."

"Alright! Gather the brothers, and let's go to Jingzhao Prefecture first."

Xie Weilou nodded lightly.

"Okay."

Zhang Long's expression was serious.

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou: "This case also involves some interesting things. Investigate directly, without any reservations. These are the Pacification Envoy's original words!"

"Alright."

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently.

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Not long after.

Jingzhao Prefecture.

"Greetings, sirs."

When the yamen runners of Jingzhao Prefecture saw Xie Weilou and his group, their expressions changed, and they immediately came forward to salute.

In this Tianqi City, the Tianquan Division was above all else. Jingzhao Prefecture, the Ministry of Justice, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Imperial Censorate all bowed their heads before the Tianquan Division.

Xie Weilou asked calmly: "Is the Prefect of Jingzhao present?"

The yamen runner quickly said: "Yesterday, the Prefect suddenly reported ill. All matters of Jingzhao Prefecture are now handled by Master Du and Commander Luo."

"He's an old fox, knowing the case is hot, he directly hid."

Xie Weilou thought to himself.

Tianqi City was a place where Royal Power was concentrated.

In a place like Tianqi City, Jingzhao Prefecture had to exist because it dealt with the affairs of ordinary people.

However, Jingzhao Prefecture's position was awkward, because cases involving people of certain status and position would get stuck, and they wouldn't dare to handle them, only able to play tai chi.

"Go tell Master Du and Commander Luo to come out and see me."

Xie Weilou said with an indifferent expression.

"Who wishes to see this official?"

Just then, a middle-aged man in a light blue official robe walked out. This person was Master Du, Du Wei.

He glanced at Xie Weilou and his group, then slowly said: "So it's people from the Tianquan Division! Is there anything?"

Xie Weilou said indifferently: "Jiang Yu's case has already been submitted to the Tianquan Division. Today, we have come to take the person. We hope Master Du will be accommodating."

Du Wei raised an eyebrow: "The case has been handed over to the Tianquan Division? How come this official doesn't know? Besides, for the Tianquan Division to come to my Jingzhao Prefecture to take someone, where are the procedures?"

Xie Weilou looked at Du Wei expressionlessly: "I said, this case has already been transferred to the Tianquan Division. We are here to take the person, and no procedures are required. As a person from Jingzhao Prefecture, does Master Du not even understand this rule?"

Now this was a case of the Tianquan Division. When the Tianquan Division acted, they could execute first and report later, by Royal Power's special permission, and did not require any procedures at all.

Du Wei gave a cold laugh: "Apologies, this official doesn't understand these things. I know that anyone who comes to my Jingzhao Prefecture to take someone must produce procedures. As for this set of rules from the Tianquan Division, this official doesn't care. Or perhaps, would you gentlemen like to teach me?"

As a person from Jingzhao Prefecture, how could he not understand these things?

But he just wanted to stall, after all, he had accepted money from Guojiu Mansion, so how could he let the Tianquan Division easily take the person away?

But he seemed to have overestimated himself!

Slap!

Xie Weilou backhanded Du Wei with a loud slap. A crisp slapping sound rang out, and Du Wei was sent flying three meters, his face swollen, teeth falling out, and blood flowing.

"Ah..."

Du Wei let out a pig-like shriek. He painfully clutched his face, glaring at Xie Weilou and saying: "You... you actually dared to hit this official?"

He immediately roared at the surrounding yamen runners: "Someone is causing trouble in Jingzhao Prefecture! Arrest them for me!"

"......"

The yamen runners smiled bitterly, not daring to move at all.

When they entered Jingzhao Prefecture, what did the Prefect say?

Better to provoke the King of Hell than the Tianquan Division. Master Du intentionally made things difficult for the Tianquan Division's people, but wanted them to die. How was that possible? They weren't stupid.

Xie Weilou said indifferently: "Don't understand the rules? Then I'll teach you! This person deliberately obstructed the Tianquan Division from handling a case, disregarding Royal Power. I suspect he colluded with others and accepted bribes. Immediately break his legs, and then bring him back to the Tianquan Division for a strict interrogation!"

Dare to show off his official authority in front of Xie Weilou? A clueless fool.

"You... you dare..."

Du Wei's expression changed drastically.

"Take him down!"

Xie Weilou waved his hand expressionlessly.

"Understood!"

Zhang Long instantly rushed in front of Du Wei and kicked him twice.

Crack!

Du Wei's legs were immediately broken.

"Ah..."

Du Wei fell to the ground, rolling around, his shrill screams making the surrounding yamen runners' hair stand on end. The Tianquan Division's actions were indeed ruthless.

(ps: Guojiu, usually refers to the brother of the Empress Dowager or Empress, i.e., the Emperor's maternal uncle or wife's brother. There is also a special case where the Emperor bestows the title of Guojiu. The Guojiu here refers to the latter, mainly due to meritorious service, and not solely because he is the brother of a concubine. Otherwise, a concubine's brother is not qualified to be called Guojiu, unless he is the Empress's brother.)