Help! The villain Meiqiang is blackwashed by me!

Chapter 65 “Innocent” Lord Shen

"No, no," Fang Ruzhen's father said with a guilty conscience.

Qin Huaiming: "There is no physical evidence, no human evidence, just based on conjecture and conjecture to convict the imperial officials. Do you know that your actions violate the laws of the Jin Dynasty!"

As soon as these words came out, Fang Ruzhen's parents trembled. They lowered their heads and exchanged glances. The person who asked them to make trouble told them that they could gain some benefits by causing trouble for Master Shen, even if they could not redress their son's grievances. , but why is it still breaking the law now?

Qin Huaiming turned his head and looked at Shen Jinyu who was quiet beside him, and asked, "Master Shen, tell me what's going on?"

"Yes!" Shen Jinyu still had the usual emotionless voice, but there was humility in her tone, "Xiaguan and Fang Ruzhen did have conflicts when they were in Changlin, but after Changlin was included in the imperial court, Fang Ruzhen Zhen did not follow the Potian Army. He was a fellow sect member who was not familiar with him. After this separation, there was no contact anymore. The official has never seen Fang Ruzhen since then, and he does not know where the crime of murder came from. Come, sir, you can ask the servants in the mansion or the attendants around you for confirmation."

Qin Huaiming nodded, "You don't have to prove your innocence. Anyone who says you are guilty must produce evidence of your guilt." He raised his eyes to look at Fang Ruzhen's parents who were kneeling and said, "I understand that you have lost your child." Feelings, but you must know that everything must be based on evidence, not just whoever you think is the murderer. The laws of the Jin Dynasty are not for show! If there is evidence, even if I commit the crime, I must be shackled."

Fang Ruzhen's parents looked at each other and didn't know what to answer. Shen Jinyu said calmly, "That's all, I can understand your son's eagerness, as long as I show my innocence. Uncle Fu, go get some silver coins." Give it to them, they are all poor people, take this money and go back and live a good life."

As soon as they heard about the money, Fang Ruzhen's parents' eyes suddenly lit up. They looked up at Shen Jinyu with excitement on their faces.

Shen Jinyu saw their expressions in his eyes and felt contempt in his heart: How much do they love their children? In front of money, no matter how big a grudge is, they can let go. If not, he wouldn't be that good at this level today. Easy to pass.

Qin Huaiming expressed his approval for Shen Jinyu's actions. He looked at Fang Ruzhen's parents and asked, "Are you satisfied with what Mr. Shen did?"

Shen Jinyu glared at him, "Your Majesty, I am a person with the ability to act on my own. It is just a private matter. There is no need to report everything."

"Your Majesty, you don't know Shen Jinyu's temper yet? He won't tell you in advance next time," Song Yao said sarcastically.

"Okay, the matter is over, I won't bother you anymore. Master Shen, take your leave!" Qin Huaiming stood up and left. Shen Jinyu walked him to the door and watched him get on the carriage, and then his sullen face relaxed.

Although the matter was over for a while, there were constant rumors about Shen Jinyu in the court, especially those who couldn't stand him. But Shen Jinyu didn't care. After all, Mr. Qin, the First Assistant, personally repaid his "innocence". Those people I only dare to say bad things in private, but I can't bring myself to the stage.

"I know, but this is not a trivial matter. You have to make me mentally prepared. It's a good thing that no one has caught you this time. But what if you are caught? I don't even know how to help you. Besides, I can't help you." No one knows about Chang Lin, and I won’t be able to testify for you that Fang Ruzhen has persecuted you."

Qin Huaiming nodded, "Master Shen is very generous, but there is one thing that is wrong. As an official, you cannot let your reputation be ruined in the hearts of the people. Otherwise, if the people are not convinced, the official position will naturally be meaningless. Master Shen needs it." Just change this idea."

Lin Qingqiu watched Qin Huaiming's carriage disappear into the crowd, and then he dared to speak, "Sir, this Master Qin is truly worthy of being the first assistant. I was so nervous just now."

"Many," the two of them exchanged looks and said, "Satisfied, satisfied."

After hearing this, Lu Tao sighed and said, "Brother, can you say hello to me next time you do these things? Do it without saying a word. I only know about it after hearing those rumors."

"How can it be so easy to deal with it impartially? You have to know that there are so many ministers, and it is very difficult for one person to contradict someone with just one sentence. There are thousands of mouths, each with its own reason. If they put pressure collectively, what else can the emperor do besides being a big head?" Song Yao tapped the handle of the fan on the table, "Jin Yu, you have to know that we can only talk about these things behind closed doors. Once the door is opened, you are a minister and the emperor is a king. You have to do whatever you want."

Shen Jinyu didn't take it seriously, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have my own discretion in doing things. Your Majesty, just deal with it impartially."

Shen Jinyu: "Uncle Fu, please send them two out."

"Yes, yes!" Fang Ruzhen's parents wiped their faces, stood up and took the two purses handed over by Fu Sheng. As soon as they weighed the weight of the purses, smiles appeared on their faces, and they hurriedly faced Shen Jinyu Bowed and said: "Thank you, Master Shen, thank you two adults."

"Why are you nervous?" Shen Jinyu straightened her sleeves, "Onlookers don't need evidence to spread rumors. They can say whatever they want. But Mr. Qin can't do it. He can only verify the evidence. He sent people to keep an eye on Fang Ruzhen. My parents, let’s see who they have contact with after they return.”

As soon as the matter came to light, Lu Tao summoned Shen Jinyu into the palace, closed the door and asked carefully. Shen Jinyu did not hide anything and told everything.

Shen Jinyu breathed out, "Xiaguan's reputation is not good to begin with. No matter how bad it is, it doesn't matter. They are all people who love their children. Xiaguan has no parents. When you see other people's parents acting like this, you will naturally feel envious. It would be good if the official gets rid of the suspicion and is innocent. Giving them some money to make their childless life easier for the rest of their lives is the only thing I can do."

"You are innocent and don't need anyone to repay you," Qin Huaiming waved his hand, "It is said outside that Mr. Shen is ruthless and decisive in killing. The two of them have stained your reputation and caused you to suffer so much criticism. How are you willing to give them so much? With so much money, I really underestimated Mr. Shen."

As soon as Fang Ruzhen's parents left, Shen Jinyu saluted Qin Huaiming, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for keeping this official clean."

Qin Huaiming: "Take the money and go back."

Lin Qingqiu: "Yes!"

"Master Qin is right, please bear this in mind."

"yes!"

"How come I don't know?" Shen Jinyu looked directly at Song Yao, "I am in this position now, and it is simply not on the table to do these things to avenge my own personal revenge, so I can only do it secretly. I have no sense of restraint. Leave evidence behind, and your Majesty must not be exposed to this filthy water."

Song Yao sighed, stood up and patted Shen Jinyu on the shoulder, "I understand, but if you have any troubles, remember to find me. My identity is convenient."

Shen Jinyu nodded, "I can't thank you enough for your majesty being so understanding of what I am doing. You must not involve your majesty. You must pretend that you don't know about it."

After all, Shen Jinyu knew Lu Tao well. If he knew everything, whenever there was a confrontation with the court, his words and actions would uncontrollably favor him. For the emperor, this would lose the hearts of his ministers. .

(End of chapter)