northernbook Chapter 764: Failure to Control
Chapter 764: Failure to Control
After Zhong Xingyun ordered the man to be detained, he took his family guards and knocked on the gate of Ning Garden at night.
Outside Ning Garden, while waiting, the butler following Zhong Xingyun asked in a low voice.
"Master, why don't we report to the police directly? Instead, we have to come to the Shen family overnight."
"Shen Yanxi is the prime minister, and Pei Zhaozhi from the Ministry of Justice is on good terms with the couple. Reporting to the authorities may not be of any use."
"So do you want to solve it privately?" the butler continued to ask.
Zhong Xingyun's eyes were shining with a gleam of pride.
"Whether this can be resolved privately depends on the attitudes of Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining. However, I have suffered a lot at their hands before. Now that I have finally caught them, I will definitely give them a good beating to vent my anger!"
Although Shen Yanxi is the prime minister, they sent people to break into the Zhong family in the dark night and were caught red-handed. No matter what, they are in the right.
He couldn't miss such a great opportunity, so he had to come and meet them in person!
It would be even better if we could see Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining surrender.
The more Zhong Xingyun thought about it, the more proud he felt. When he saw the servant who brought the news come out and invite him in, he straightened his back and strode in.
In the reception hall, Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining were already waiting inside. When they saw Zhong Xingyun coming in, there was not much change in their expressions.
Zhong Xingyun casually bowed to Shen Yanxi and said, "Greetings, Prime Minister Shen."
"Master Zhong, you don't have to be polite. It's late at night and the dew is heavy. Is there something you want to ask me at this time?" Shen Yanxi asked.
"It's so late at night, I shouldn't have rashly come to disturb you, but..." Zhong Xingyun glanced at Jiang Suining and continued, "Tonight, a masked thief suddenly broke into the mansion. After being caught, he personally explained that he was following the orders of Lady Jiang. I am really confused, so I want to ask."
"According to my order?" Jiang Suining frowned, "That's strange, I have never sent anyone to the Zhong family."
Zhong Xingyun sneered in his heart and followed Jiang Suining's words and said, "I didn't believe that this was done by Lady Jiang. After all, the Zhong family is the Shangshu Mansion, and no one is allowed to trespass, even Lady Jiang and Prime Minister Shen. But the two thieves insisted that Lady Jiang sent them to sneak in, and said that the purpose was to instruct them to secretly take away my daughter. From the looks of them, they don't seem to be lying, so I want to confirm it."
As Zhong Xingyun spoke, he carefully observed Jiang Suining's reaction, wanting to see the panic on her face, but he saw nothing.
He couldn't help but snort in his heart.
Jiang Suining was calm, knowing that the person he sent was caught. He could remain calm. It was a pity that the person was in his hands now, so Jiang Suining had no chance of denying it.
"If Lord Zhong just wants to confirm it, then I can tell you now that I have not sent anyone to the Zhong family, and I don't know why those two thieves are accusing me like this," Jiang Suining said slowly.
Zhong Xingyun looked at her directly, "Are you sure, Miss Jiang? This matter can be big or small. If the person was really sent by you, just make it clear now and we can solve it privately. If you keep denying it, then I can only report this matter to the emperor. If it gets out of hand, it will be difficult to resolve."
Zhong Xingyun's tone was full of threats.
Shen Yanxi listened and frowned slightly.
"It is indeed a big deal that a thief broke into the Shangshu Mansion. Naturally, we must investigate it thoroughly. However, these things do not seem to be worthy of being brought before the emperor. Lord Zhong can hand them over to the Ministry of Justice or the Dali Temple for handling."
Zhong Xingyun sneered in his heart. If he handed it over to Pei Zhaozhi, this matter would definitely be resolved. Moreover, the two people he caught might even be silenced.
"Thank you, Lord Shen, for your reminder, but there are some things that I think His Majesty should know. Of course..."
Zhong Xingyun couldn't hide the pride in his eyes.
"If Prime Minister Shen and Lady Jiang don't want me to bring this matter to the Emperor, it would be better to speak out and not beat around the bush. Maybe there is still room for discussion."
Zhong Xingyun thought that he had been honest enough, and if Jiang Suining and the others were smart, they would definitely not continue to deny it.
And once they admit everything, it is time for you to put forward your own conditions.
Thinking of this, Zhong Xingyun couldn't help but curl up the corners of his lips.
However, the next moment he heard Jiang Suining speak.
"Since Lord Zhong wants to report to the Emperor, then go ahead."
Zhong Xingyun was stunned for a moment, the smile on his lips froze, and he looked at Jiang Suining with some confusion.
She looked calm and didn't look threatened at all.
"Are you sure you want to go to this extent, Ms. Jiang?"
Jiang Suining smiled, and there was a hint of sarcasm in his eyes when he looked at Zhong Xingyun.
The strike was a perfect balance, not so strong as to completely infuriate Zhong Xingyun, but not so mild that Zhong Xingyun could not see the expression in his eyes.
"Master Zhong, since you have already determined that I sent those two people, you can just report it to the emperor and ask him to send someone to investigate. But..."
"Just what?" Zhong Xingyun asked subconsciously.
"However, I advise Lord Zhong not to be too clever and think that he can control us by relying on those two people. You should think carefully to avoid shooting yourself in the foot." Jiang Suining said with a smile.
Zhong Xingyun's face changed, "You..."
Shen Yanxi didn't let Zhong Xingyun finish his words and directly ordered him to leave.
"It's late, please go back, Master Zhong."
Zhong Xingyun choked and looked at the couple in front of him. The pride he had before coming here was like the words he couldn't say at this moment, stuck in his throat and turned into a ball of anger.
With a dark face, he gritted his teeth and said, "I gave you a chance. If you don't cherish it, don't regret it later!"
"Goodbye." Jiang Suining said decisively.
Zhong Xingyun left Ning Garden with a gloomy face. The housekeeper who was waiting at the gate of the mansion saw his master go in triumphantly and come out with a gloomy face, so he hurried forward and asked.
"Master, are you having trouble talking?"
"Damn it!" Zhong Xingyun turned his head back to look at the direction of the mansion gate and cursed in a low voice, "Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi really won't cry until they see the coffin."
While cursing, Zhong Xingyun felt something strange in his heart.
Looking at the way Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi looked just now, they were so calm. It seemed that they were not afraid at all that I would report this matter to the Emperor. Or were they just bluffing?
Zhong Xingyun frowned and thought for a moment, then quickly got on the carriage and rushed back to the Zhong family.
In the lobby, Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi looked at each other after hearing the report that Zhong Xingyun had left.
"What do you think Zhong Xingyun is thinking now?" Jiang Suining asked.
"Maybe he is doubting our attitude." Shen Yanxi said.
"Do you think he'll be frightened?"
Shen Yanxi thought about it and said with a smile: "We will know at the morning court tomorrow."