Chapter 447: She Can Protect Herself
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A sudden turn of events left the surroundings eerily quiet. Both the Longlin Guards and the guards of the Ying Wang mansion watched Mingzhu in silence.
No one had expected Mingzhu to kill Yang Yizun. Regardless of Yang Yizun’s position as the Vice Commander of the Longlin Guards, or his status as a loyal follower of the young emperor and Empress Dowager Min, his death would undoubtedly lead to endless trouble.
Zhou Shuyi was also caught off guard. He only knew that Mingzhu had refused to allow the Longlin Guards to enter the mansion to apprehend someone, but he hadn’t expected her to kill him so decisively. Wangye had already been summoned to the palace. If Wangfei were also implicated because of this, what should they do? He was feeling quite troubled and quickly instructed the guards around him in a low voice, “Quickly inform Mr. Meng of this matter and ask him to come up with a solution!”
Mingzhu calmly surveyed the surroundings and said softly but firmly, “Yang Yizun repeatedly violated me, and my warnings were ignored. In self-defense, I accidentally killed him.” To prove that she had indeed been attacked by Yang Yizun, she rolled up her sleeve, revealing her wrist to the crowd.
Her snow-white wrist bore deep scratches, with flesh torn away, looking terrifying. Zheng Momo and others burst into tears, all sympathizing with Mingzhu and cursing Yang Yizun.
Mingzhu lowered her sleeve and pointed calmly to the hand warmer and charcoal on the ground, “This is also evidence. I ask everyone present to bear witness. If anyone knows his reasons for assassinating me and his usual misdeeds, please speak up. I would be deeply grateful.” Then she looked at Zhou Shuyi, “Zhou Changshi, with such a big incident, our mansion cannot handle it. Although the culprit’s behavior is reprehensible and deserving of death, he is still someone under His Majesty’s command. We must report immediately to the Ministry of War and then to the palace. Quickly, arrange for someone to do so.”
Repeated provocations, warnings, challenges, and schemes—all were preparations for murder. The reason for personally taking action instead of using Zhang Huan or Donghui was to prevent them from being killed because of it. Killing as a mere guard and as the Wangfei were entirely different matters. Claiming it was in self-defense was to avoid leaving loose ends. Mobilizing witnesses was to expose Yang Yizun’s misdeeds. A person with a bad reputation and misdeeds deserved to die.
Even if Empress Dowager Min and the Emperor were angry and understood the situation, they couldn’t harm her.
“Yes, Your Highness. I will comply with your orders.” Zhou Shuyi couldn’t help but admire Mingzhu. He thought she acted out of impulse, unable to contain her anger, but now he realized she had never intended to let Yang Yizun go.
By confirming Yang Yizun’s assassination attempt on the Wangfei, the Fu family could solidify the accusation and implicate a group of people. Setting an example in this way would deter troublemakers who wanted to cause chaos while Yuwen Chu was absent. The investigation into Jiang Shanshan’s disappearance couldn’t keep Ying Wang occupied for too long. Once Ying Wang came out, everyone in the mansion would be safe.
Step by step, with courage and insight, she was no longer the impulsive Fu Mingzhu who only acted on her emotions.
Zhou Shuyi breathed a sigh of relief. This was exactly the Wangfei their Highness needed. Even if she had a bad temper and was domineering and jealous, she could fully bear the responsibility of being the mistress of the Ying Wang Mansion. She knew how to take advantage of the situation, dare to lead the charge, and protect the people in the mansion.
Zhou Shuyi bowed respectfully to Mingzhu, then quickly instructed his men to handle the aftermath.
Mingzhu smiled and looked at the Longlin Guards, “Do any of you still want to enter the mansion for inspection since Yang Jing Song is not here?”
Yang Yizun’s deputy, Li Xingbiao, was angry and afraid but dared not say he still wanted to search the mansion. He waved his sleeve heavily and said impatiently, “Since the suspect is not here, then I won’t bother the Wangfei anymore. Take deputy commander Yang away.”
Mingzhu smiled slightly, “No rush. I’m afraid you all have to wait a little longer.”
Li Xingbiao became furious, “Does Ying Wang Mansion still want to detain people?! We are here under the Emperor’s command!”
“I know you are here under the Emperor’s command.” Mingzhu calmly handed her injured hand to Tang Chunlai, who had rushed over to bandage it, then said coldly, “Yang Yizun attempted rebellion and tried to assassinate me. He is a criminal. Besides the people from the Ministry of War and the Dali Temple, who dares to take him away? Everyone here is a witness. Perhaps there are still his accomplices among you. Before the people from the Ministry of War and the Dali Temple arrive, no one is allowed to leave.
Li Xingbiao, is that your name? Are you in such a hurry to take away Yang, the criminal deputy, and incite others to make trouble? Do you sympathize with the criminal and want to shelter him? Or are you an accomplice of the criminal, fearful and guilty, wanting to escape?”
Mingzhu’s tone became stern and fierce. Li Xingbiao was no good either. If it weren’t for the fact that it wasn’t convenient to kill them all at once, she would have sent him to h*ll with Yang Yizun today.
Li Xingbiao hadn’t expected Mingzhu to accuse him of such serious crimes all at once. He wanted to curse this unbearable woman, but he didn’t dare. He could only bear this anger with resentment, “Ying Wangfei says Yang Yizun has ulterior motives, but it’s just your word against his. Who knows if you planned to kill the court official?!”
“Clap clap clap.” Three crisp claps came from the gate. Wearing the official attire of a sixth-rank official, Dali Temple’s Fu Mingzheng, smiled as he walked in from outside, curiously circling around Li Xingbiao. “Tsk tsk,” he said.
Li Xingbiao certainly recognized this notorious figure. When he was stared at by Fu Mingzheng’s eyes, he felt uncomfortable all over. He sneered, “Lord Fu comes really quickly! Are you here to investigate this case in person? Just to distort right and wrong and talk nonsense.”
“No…” Fu Mingzheng elongated his voice and shook his finger, “I want to avoid suspicion. I’m just here to see if someone is abusing their power.” After speaking, he smiled at Li Xingbiao, “I remember you’re Yang Yizun’s sworn brother, right? I heard you two are so close that you share a pair of pants and the same woman, even your children don’t distinguish between parents?”
Someone in the crowd chuckled in cooperation. Li Xingbiao’s face turned green with anger. What kind of talk was this? What does it mean to share a woman? What does it mean that your children don’t distinguish between parents? He angrily said, “Fu Mingzheng! You can kill a man but you can’t insult him! How dare you insult me with baseless rumors?!”
“Oh, it turns out to be a rumor, just nonsense,” Fu Mingzheng smiled, “In my hands, there are only ironclad cases, no overturned ones. If you can’t explain clearly, you’ll be in trouble.”
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