Catching Monsters

Chapter 672 What kind of fate do you want him to have?
"Father, Father, I won't go to the Imperial Prison, I won't go to the Imperial Prison!" Qu Yi's expression changed drastically. Looking at the menacing Imperial Guards all around him, he naturally dared not resist.

He hurriedly knelt down before Qu Boling: "Father, save me."

Qu Boling was also slightly shocked. He did not expect that Jiang Yun would suddenly bring up this matter again.

He quickly said, "Lord Jiang, my son has always been law-abiding. There must be some misunderstanding. Guards, release that young man named Qiao Haotian first."

Although Jiang Yun said that she wasn't targeting Qiao Haotian, Qu Boling saw it differently.

Yes, what my son did was indeed illegal.

Such things, while not common among the powerful and wealthy in the capital, were certainly numerous in the archives of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The reason for storing the evidence of these officials' crimes was that if His Majesty the Emperor wanted to punish someone, he would have reasonable evidence of their guilt.

Since there was no conflict between him and Jiang Yun, Jiang Yun's sudden use of this incident to make a fuss must be related to Qiao Haotian.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun first nodded slightly to Qi Da.

Qi Da then waved his hand, signaling the Imperial Guards to come forward and help Qiao Haotian leave the prison.

After saying that, Qu Boling looked at Jiang Yun, forced a smile, and said, "Lord Jiang, Qiao Haotian is seriously injured. I am willing to give you five thousand taels of silver as payment for his medicine."

Jiang Yun paused, stared at Qu Boling, and slowly said, "Is Lord Qu joking?"

"Since it's for Qiao Haotian's medicine, just give it to him," Jiang Yun said calmly. "Someone, take Qu Yi away."

"You." Qu Boling was furious that Jiang Yun still wouldn't give him face even after he had done all that, but he didn't dare to lash out.

"Dad, Daddy."

Qu Yi was forcibly taken away by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Jiang Yun glanced at Qu Boling and slowly said, "Lord Qu, you and I both know whether your son did this or not."

“He committed murder, and as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, you should put justice above family ties.”

"In this way, it will also help Lord Qu's reputation."

"In that case, after I finish the interrogation, I will send the person to the Ministry of Justice, and Lord Qu can handle it as he sees fit."

After Jiang Yun finished speaking, he turned and left.

Qu Boling was extremely anxious. After Jiang Yun left, he hurried to the study of Yu Huanhai, the Minister of Justice.

Pushing open the door, Yu Huanhai was flipping through documents.

"Minister Qu is here. What brings you here?" Yu Huanhai asked.

Yu Huanhai was a senior official in the court, but his abilities were somewhat weak. If the previous two Ministers of Justice hadn't run into trouble, he wouldn't have been able to take up this position so easily.

"Lord Yu, please save my son." Qu Boling took a deep breath and said helplessly, "Just now, the Embroidered Uniform Guard broke into the house and took my son away, and even framed him with a fabricated crime."

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard is acting so recklessly, arresting people in our Ministry of Justice..."

Yu Huanhai looked 'surprised': 'There's such a thing?'

"Lord Qu, you mustn't be hasty. This matter is complicated in some ways, but not so simple in others."

"From my perspective as an official, if the Embroidered Uniform Guard has arrested someone, they must have solid evidence."

"..."

Yu Huanhai kept repeating the same old things.

Nonsense, this is the Ministry of Justice, and he is the Minister of Justice. A large number of people from the Embroidered Uniform Guard have entered the Ministry of Justice, how could he not know?
However, after learning that these people were there to cause trouble for Qu Boling, he decided not to get involved.

Jiang Yun is currently trusted by His Majesty the Emperor and wields immense power. Why should I provoke him?

"I," Qu Boling said anxiously, "I'm going to the palace to meet the Emperor!"

……

The Northern Garrison Commander, Jiang Yun, Qi Da, and others have returned.

In Jiang Yun's study, he was sitting and drinking tea when Qi Da reported, "Lord Jiang, that boy named Qiao Haotian is seriously injured. The doctors from our Northern Garrison are treating his wounds."

"Qu Yi confessed."

"He confessed?" Jiang Yun was taken aback.

Back in the study, I had just made a cup of tea, and before it had even cooled down, he confessed?

Qi Da said in a low voice, "When Qu Yi saw those instruments of torture in the imperial prison, he was so scared that he wet himself. He probably didn't want to be tortured and thought that even if he confessed, his father's power could probably save him from killing someone." Jiang Yun nodded calmly upon hearing this, not showing much concern for Qu Yi.

Where is Qiao Haotian?

Zidane's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Most of them are superficial injuries."

"By tomorrow morning, provide me with a complete and thorough investigation of Qiao Haotian's information, including his words, actions, and character at Renyi Academy." Jiang Yun said.

“No need, I have a copy here.” Qi Da smiled and said, “Madam Xu Suwen instructed us to investigate this matter beforehand…”

"I heard that your sister, sir, seems to have a crush on this boy."

“Our Northern and Eastern Garrison Commands secretly joined forces to conduct a thorough investigation.”

"Bring it to me and see."

Soon, Qi Da found a document and handed it to Jiang Yun, saying, "Qiao Haotian's father is called Qiao Sheng, and his mother is called Qi Shan."

"Qiao Sheng is a native of Beijing. His ancestors were merchants for generations. Qiao Haotian's grandfather was addicted to gambling and squandered the family fortune."

"This Qiao Haotian is quite talented in his studies. Last year, at the age of seventeen, he passed the imperial examination and became a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the lowest level of the imperial examinations)."

"It was precisely because of this that I was selected by Renyi Academy and entered Renyi Academy to study."

Jiang Yun looked at the information and nodded slightly. He had to admit that this kid was quite similar to his predecessor.

He came from a poor family and was a scholar.

The only difference is that he passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen.

Just then, Zidane whispered, "Sir, is there anything else we need to investigate?"

Jiang Yun said, "After the doctor has healed my injuries, call me and I'll come over to take a look."

"Make sure the evidence chain in Qu Yi's case is solid. After all, it involves the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. We can't afford to have any loopholes."

"Yes." Zidane nodded repeatedly.

After Qi Da left, Jiang Yun sat in the study, closed his eyes, and began to think about the academy.

In his view, it was a matter of yielding and resoluteness.

It's a small matter.

Now he's wondering what the academy will talk to him about.

After much deliberation, Zidane arrived not long after.

"Sir, that boy's medicine is almost finished. Would you like to go and take a look?" Zida asked.

"Let's go."

Accompanied by Qi Da, Jiang Yun arrived at a courtyard behind the Northern Garrison.

This place was specifically for treating injuries and illnesses of the Imperial Guards. Those who practiced medicine here were basically doctors qualified to become imperial physicians.

Even before getting close, you can smell a strong aroma of Chinese medicine.

Inside, Qiao Haotian was sitting on a wooden bench in the courtyard, his entire body wrapped in bandages.

An elderly doctor, over sixty years old, was advising him to reduce physical activity and avoid spicy foods in the near future.

Seeing that Jiang Yun had arrived, the old doctor took his medicine box and went back into the house.

Qiao Haotian looked at Jiang Yun with a strange expression, and said with his head down, "Thank you for saving me, Lord Jiang. I will find a way to pay for these medicines."

"Farewell."

Jiang Yun frowned slightly and said slowly, "Stop right there. Do you think I need your money for medicine?"

"Qu Yi, we've captured him. I wanted to ask you what you intend to do with him."

"If you want him to live, he will live; if you want him to die, he can die right now."

"If you want him to be torn to pieces, I'll have him chopped into mincemeat."

"He bullied you like this, tell me, what kind of fate do you want for him?"

(End of this chapter)