A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 340 Ending (9)

The night rain was chilly.

Shen Che, wearing a cloak and holding an umbrella, stood with Jiang Zhan and two constables in front of and behind him.

Bai Zhizhi stood under the eaves, her eyes filled with vigilance and wariness as she stared at Shen Che. "Where is Master Mu?"

Shen Che was being openly monitored by the three door gods, and he had no way to speak. He could only explain in a roundabout way: "Officer Bai, Master Mu is currently a guest at my Zhongshan Prince's Mansion. She invites you to come over and bring the dowry you promised her."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was taken aback!
News of Song Shuyu's detention in the Ministry of Justice on suspicion of murder spread throughout the capital prefecture by the afternoon. This was because officials from the Ministry of Personnel had arrived and read out the emperor's decree, temporarily appointing Xu Chunshan, the Vice Magistrate of the capital prefecture, to manage the prefecture's affairs.

Throughout the capital, everyone was shocked; no one believed that Song Shuyu would kill someone!
Therefore, everyone is anxiously waiting for Mu Qingcheng to return. As long as she is there, she will surely be able to clear Song Shuyu's name!

But after waiting all day, Shen Che came to see Bai Zhizhi!

At this critical juncture, Jiang Zhan could not possibly trust Shen Che completely and allow him free access to the Jingzhao Prefecture. Therefore, he led his men to follow Shen Che closely.

Upon hearing Mu Qingcheng's whereabouts, Jiang Zhan's first reaction was that Shen Che was lying. He drew his official knife in a flash, pressed it against Shen Che's neck, and angrily rebuked, "How could our Master Mu possibly be a guest at the Prince of Zhongshan's mansion? You must have kidnapped Master Mu!"

Shen Che was stunned. "Huh? I..."

"Hand over Master Mu immediately! Otherwise, Young Master Shen will not be leaving the capital tonight!" Jiang Zhan's eyes were sharp as knives, and his tone was firm and resolute.

In recent days, Chief Constable Liu Heng has been absent from the yamen, seemingly on orders from Song Shuyu to lead a secret mission. Jiang Zhan has taken over from Liu Heng and is stationed in the capital prefecture.

According to Song Shuyu, Shen Che is neither an enemy nor a friend; he can only be considered a partner. Therefore, trust is necessary, but so is caution.

Faced with Jiang Zhan's unfriendly attitude, Shen Che secretly rejoiced that he hadn't mentioned the arranged marriage or the fact that he was about to be married. Otherwise, his body would most likely have cooled down along with this Qingming rain!

Shen Che took a breath, "Captain Jiang, calm down!" As the saying goes: Under a strong general, there are no weak soldiers.

Song Shuyu and Mu Qingcheng were exceptionally powerful and arrogant. Their subordinates were all like ruthless bandits, showing no sense of hierarchy and disregarding him, the heir of the royal family.

"Young Master Shen, did Master Mu have any other instructions?" Bai Zhizhi interjected.

Shen Che said, "No, that's all."

Bai Zhizhi nodded, "Alright, please wait a moment, Young Master Shen."

After saying that, she turned around and went back into the house.

Jiang Zhan pondered for a moment, then sheathed his official sword and said, "Young Master Shen, I apologize for my earlier offense. Later, I will personally escort Constable Bai to the Prince of Zhongshan's residence to meet Master Mu."

“No!” Shen Che refused.

Jiang Zhan drew his official sword again, having just sheathed it. "Why not? Constable Bai is a young girl. I, Jiang, must be responsible for her personal safety!"

Shen Che was quite helpless. "Captain Jiang, can you trust me, the young master, just this once? I can't say anything more now, but I guarantee that Officer Bai will be safe and sound!"

"Let's go!"

Bai Zhizhi moved quickly, carrying a bundle on her shoulder and holding an umbrella, saying with a carefree and fearless air, "Officer Jiang, don't worry, Young Master Shen was indeed sent by Master Mu. I don't know when I'll be back, so you don't need to worry about me."

(End of this chapter)