34: Panicked Teng Zijing! Eunuch Miaozi Wang Qinian!

Chapter 34: Panicked Teng Zijing! The Eunuch-to-be Wang Qinian!

Wang Qinian, being so cunning, naturally wouldn't offend his mentor, "Teacher, at least let Qinian have three to five children first!"

"Several of Qinian's brothers died young before getting married. I must continue their family line."

Zhao Gao didn't expose him, "Nian'er, your teacher didn't misjudge you. You are indeed loyal and righteous. Then you must hurry, your teacher is waiting!"

"Even if you lie to your teacher, it doesn't matter. Once you have a son or daughter, you'll understand on your own."

"Your Highness truly has a Wisdom Eye for talent. First there was Hong Zhu, then Qinian. These two will both be pillars of the eunuch world in the future!"

An hour later, in front of a tea stall in the West Market.

Teng Zijing was watching the couple who had given false testimony to harm him; they were giving two coppers to a small beggar.

Teng Zijing, who had been filled with resentment, suddenly felt a softening in his heart. How could an ordinary old couple withstand the pressure from the Minister of Rites's Residence?

So, Teng Zijing got up and left, also giving the small beggar a few coppers.

As he turned the street corner, his vision suddenly went black, and he was knocked unconscious.

Zhao Gao, following Li Chang'an's instructions, brought Teng Zijing to a Net stronghold outside the city.

When Teng Zijing woke up, he found himself in a windowless secret room.

Beside him lay two people whose heads were covered with black cloth.

And before him, Li Chang'an and his two subordinates were looking at him coldly. After successfully capturing the person, Wang Qinian had removed his disguise.

Teng Zijing had a good memory and instantly recognized Wang Qinian, "It's you!"

"You're that... Mr. Wang who often harasses Miss Gao!"

Wang Qinian frowned upon hearing this. How did a beautiful pursuit turn into harassment?

Teng Zijing, of course, knew that Wang Qinian was from Prince Yong's Residence, and he roughly guessed the identities of the three people before him.

Wang Qinian said irritably, "I won't punish you for your nonsense for now. Have you met His Highness Prince Yong!"

Teng Zijing immediately knelt and kowtowed, "Teng Zijing of the Supervisory Council's Fourth Bureau, greets His Highness Prince Yong!"

The reputation of Prince Yong, Li Chang'an, was too great in Kyoto Prefecture!

Emperor Qing's biological brother, a Genius prodigy, master of poetry, calligraphy, and painting, and a doyen of Southern Qing's literary circles!

Li Chang'an noticed that Teng Zijing's emotional value had risen to 30, possibly because Li Chang'an's reputation outside was good.

"A dignified second-rank official, Guo Youzhi, whose position is Minister of Rites, a person who cherishes his reputation the most."

"Would he use his connections to have the Ministry of Justice arrest you for the matter of you beating his servants?"

"Teng Zijing, you are not worthy."

Li Chang'an's words made Teng Zijing's heart skip a beat. He had always felt that this matter was somewhat strange.

But with his knowledge and status, he couldn't investigate further.

"His Highness Prince Yong, those servants were his son Guo Baokun's men!"

Li Chang'an's tone was calm, "Guo Baokun? Can he get through to the Ministry of Justice with his connections?"

"Begging Your Highness's pardon, there is absolutely no such possibility. He doesn't have that ability."

Teng Zijing knelt on the ground, not daring to raise his head, "But, I have never provoked any other powerful figures."

Li Chang'an said, "Teng Zijing, even if you don't provoke others, others will bully you."

"This Prince can help you investigate who is framing you."

"However, you must serve me!"

Teng Zijing was so scared he didn't dare to breathe!

Of course, he wanted to know who the culprit was that almost led to his entire family being executed!

How could Teng Zijing, filled with indignation, be content without finding out the mastermind behind the scenes!

But, imperial relatives could not interfere with the Supervisory Council. How could Teng Zijing possibly serve His Highness Prince Yong!

Teng Zijing had now experienced the power of the influential. The Guo family could casually manipulate him, let alone His Highness Prince Yong.

"Your Highness... I am terrified..."

Wang Qinian chuckled inappropriately, "You don't need to be terrified. His Highness is a very good person."

Zhao Gao, on the other hand, said coldly, "His Highness is not discussing with you, he is just informing you!"

"You don't even have a choice, so what is there to be terrified about!"

"First, take a look at who these two are."

Teng Zijing lay on the ground, untied the masks of the two and took a look, then covered them again.

"Guo family steward... Ministry of Justice Official Wang!"

These two he would never forget! One was the vicious servant of the Guo family who falsely accused him, and the other was the sixth-rank official from the Ministry of Justice who presided over his trial and sentencing.

Zhao Gao continued, "Teng Zijing, from now on, just listen and don't speak."

Then, Zhao Gao kicked the Guo family steward awake and began to question him.

"What exactly happened with the Teng Zijing case?"

Both of them had been dealt with, so they were very obedient now.

"My lord, spare my life, I will tell the truth."

"I reported Teng Zijing to the Kyoto Prefecture, accusing him of assaulting someone in the street, but two days later the case actually went to the Ministry of Justice, and the charge became attempting to assassinate a court official!"

"Kyoto Prefecture is full of officials, and the waters run deep! That person surnamed Teng must have offended a big shot!"

"Ministry of Justice Official Wang hinted a little, and I understood, so I continued to accuse him of attempting to assassinate a court official!"

"Unexpectedly, that old couple also helped me testify, and the lawsuit was won in a muddled way, and the person surnamed Teng was sentenced to the execution of his entire family!"

Listening to the Guo family steward's words, Teng Zijing's expression changed again and again. The matter was indeed not simple; there was someone else framing him!

Zhao Gao knocked out the Guo family steward, and Wang Qinian stepped forward and woke up Ministry of Justice Official Wang.

Wang Qinian said, "Official Wang, tell us about Teng Zijing's matter."

Unexpectedly, Ministry of Justice Official Wang became very submissive after hearing Wang Qinian speak.

"Your Grace, you are from the Inner Court... from the palace, aren't you?"

Although Wang Qinian's voice was a bit high-pitched, Official Wang was thinking a bit too much.

Li Chang'an estimated that under the Emperor's nose, Inner Court eunuchs interfering with the Six Ministries' affairs should be common.

Wang Qinian turned around and met Zhao Gao's benevolent gaze, as if saying, 'See, you really are an eunuch-to-be.'

Wang Qinian deliberately deepened his voice and kicked Official Wang twice.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How do I look like a eunuch?"

Official Wang was kicked painfully and pleaded respectfully, "Your Grace, spare my life!"

"I was wrong, I shouldn't have exposed it, it was I who didn't understand the rules! I am terrified!"

Li Chang'an and Zhao Gao exchanged glances. Could this Official Wang be a relative of Wang Qinian's family?

Official Wang continued, "Teng Zijing's matter is very simple, it's not a big deal at all."

"The Supervisory Council took an interest in Teng Zijing, sent someone to deliver a message, and we put on a show. Anyway, all the case files would be taken away by the Supervisory Council's Department One, so no one would be able to find out."

"We would sentence Teng Zijing to a heavy crime, make him completely despair, and then the Supervisory Council would pretend to be good people and come to rescue Teng Zijing."

"In this way, a seventh-rank expert would wholeheartedly join the Supervisory Council, and be grateful and loyal for life."

Wang Qinian grinned after hearing this and said, "Tsk tsk tsk... The Supervisory Council is responsible for supervising the Six Ministries, yet it instructed the Ministry of Justice to unjustly sentence someone. This is an abuse of power, and embezzlement."

"The Supervisory Council's power is truly great! This method is no different from bandits coercing people to join their ranks!"

Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing's face was already flushed red, on the verge of fury!

His near-despair, his miraculous survival, his overflowing gratitude were all just a joke!

To think he had kowtowed so many times to the Supervisory Council official, kowtowing until his head bled! It was truly ridiculous!

How ridiculous! This was the Ministry of Justice, which oversaw all legal matters in the realm! This was the Supervisory Council, which supervised the entire realm!

Official Wang continued, "Your Grace... whatever the Inner Court commands, this humble official will obey. This humble official will keep tonight's events a secret! This humble official understands the rules."

Wang Qinian kicked Official Wang unconscious, "Go to hell with your Inner Court eunuch, you brat are truly a disgrace to the Wang family!"

Teng Zijing's rage stemmed from being manipulated at the bottom, his humiliation, anger, and gratitude all trampled underfoot by the powerful!

His emotional value rose to 50. He was still grateful to Li Chang'an for uncovering the truth.

If it weren't for Li Chang'an, he would still be grateful to the Supervisory Council!

But why would this high and mighty His Highness Prince Yong do this?