Twin Brocade

Chapter 503
Right now, the counterfeit printing case has not been announced, and everything is waiting for the result of the shadow guard.

Fang Jinshu had no doubts about the Shadow Guard's ability.Counting the days, the results will come out by the beginning of March at most.At that time, it will be the time for Emperor Qinglong to liquidate the court.

The Gong family suffered an innocent disaster this time, but Gong Shangshu, as the chief seal officer of the Ministry of Household Affairs, had such a thing happen under his nose, he couldn't escape the guilt of not being strict with his subordinates.

But Fang Jinshu knew that Emperor Qinglong just picked up Gong Shangshu's punishment heavily and put it down lightly.All this is because Quan Moxian found out the truth about the counterfeit printing case at the last moment.

Looking at the brilliant winter jasmine flowers swaying in the wind in the yard, Fang Jinshu thought silently.

In fact, that is the truth and it is not the truth.Those who were caught were just those who were pushed out to take the blame because they could not escape.The real mastermind behind the scenes can still be at ease for a few years. It was not until the tenth year of Qinglong that he showed his true colors, and was wiped out by Emperor Qinglong's scheme.

At the same time, in the yamen of the Ministry of Punishment, Quan Moxian put down the brush in his hand, looked at the people around him calmly, stretched himself and walked out of the signing room.

He came to the rear corner gate, handed a piece of paper to Gong Wenjue who was waiting here, and said in a low voice: "You go in at [-]:[-] Shen and come out at Youzheng, you must be punctual."

There are many people in the criminal department who can't understand him and are jealous that he is too popular.But people with lower official positions than him have a good impression of him.Even though he was young, he was always a sixth-rank official. He never put on airs to his subordinates, and was gentle and polite.

Especially when he was investigating the case, his relentless energy made many senior officials in the criminal department respect him.

Every case he handles can be clearly understood, and he will never wrong a good person or let a real culprit go.As long as he has doubts, he will reject the local retrial.And the facts always prove that he is always right.

The criminals and witnesses related to the case, he never disliked the filth and chaos of the prison, and went to meet and question them in person.

To the outside world, everyone knew that he had handled a finger-severing case and was awarded by the emperor.Inside the criminal department, it is known that he has handled far more than such a case, but the credit has been divided by others intentionally or unintentionally.

Therefore, for the entire Ministry of Criminal Justice, Gu Shangshu made it clear that he wanted to deliberately target Quan Moxian, and most of his colleagues were dissatisfied because of jealousy.On the contrary, most of the little people, such as the yamen servants and the prison bosses, admire his ability and personality, and have a good relationship with him.

At this time, it is not surprising that he can get Gong Wenjue time to visit in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

Gong Wenjue, who was dressed in disguise, responded in a low voice, and left in a hurry.Quan Moxian didn't linger too long, turned around and went back to the yamen.

In the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, all the prisoners are first-class serious criminals.There are death row prisoners who are escorted from various places to Beijing to wait for execution in autumn, and there are also criminals waiting to be tried and convicted. There are also gangsters who have committed major crimes and were wanted by the government, or criminals who have been arrested by the royal family.

Gong Wenjue passed the document to the jailer at the door, and when he entered the prison, a gloomy air came over his face.

The prison is divided into two floors, inside and outside. On both sides of the high and narrow corridor, the cells are next to each other.The iron railing as thick as a child's arm gave off a gloomy light, and from the depths came an unknown scream.Even if it is broad daylight, it still feels dark for no reason.

"Please come with me." The jailer got Quan Moxian's order and knew that it was of great importance, so he kept guiding Gong Wenjue to walk in.Gao Wei has not been convicted yet, and he is locked in an outer prison, which is also convenient for interrogation.

"Here we are." The jailer opened the lock and said, "I'll call you again in a quarter of an hour." He didn't know Gong Wenjue's identity, but he only knew that others should not find out that someone else had visited Gao Wei.

This was an order personally issued by Gu Shangshu. Ever since Gao Wei was imprisoned, he seemed to be isolated from the world, and he didn't know any news from outside.He was strong enough to plead not guilty.

After entering the door, Gong Wenjue saw Gao Wei huddled in the corner of the wall like a pile of rags.

His hands and feet were all under heavy shackles, and he had to use the shackles to support the ground in order to barely maintain the center of gravity of his body.But this posture is quite laborious, which means that you are guarding the torment of torture all the time.

Gao Wei's fingers were bloody, and there were wounds all over his body.The light in the cell was very dark, and Gong Wenjue could barely distinguish whips, burns, and burns.

For a while, Gong Wen felt angry from his heart.Gao Wei has not yet been convicted, this group of people is really too rampant!The use of lynching to such an extent.This is thinking, do you want to beat him into a trick?
"Uncle Gao!" He stepped forward to help him up and called out.

Gong Wenjue is the adult son of Gong Shangshu, and Gao Wei is the doctor of one of the four divisions of the Ministry of Punishment. They have met on different occasions.This is also the reason why Gong Wenjue wanted to meet Gao Wei in person.Gao Wei might not be able to trust someone else.

"Who?" Gao Wei looked up in a daze.The torture since he was imprisoned has left him in a trance, and he just clenched his teeth to hold on.

"Uncle Gao, it's me, Wen Jue!"

"Ah, it's Wen Jue?" Gao Wei responded, his mind suddenly awakened, and he said anxiously: "My lord, you, why are you here? Could it be that you also..."

Regardless of the injuries on his body, he rushed forward anxiously to support his arm and looked up and down. The iron chains rattled behind him.

"Uncle Gao, don't worry, I'm fine." Gong Wenjue quickly supported him and said, "I have found a friend before I can come in to see you."

Only then did Gao Wei come to his senses, holding his hand and asking, "Aren't you studying abroad? How's the situation outside?"

Si Geng, who can do the Ministry of Household Affairs, is naturally not a mediocrity.Since he was imprisoned, he has cut off contact with the outside world, and even his family members are not allowed to visit him.Seeing Gong Wenjue at this time, he couldn't wait to understand the situation outside.

"Father is staying at home, and the emperor dispatched the shadow guards to track down the dens where the fake seals were made." Gong Wenjue explained the situation outside in a few words, "In my opinion, when the shadow guards come back, it is time for the trial. We must find the real culprit before then, otherwise it will be too late!"

If by that time, the source of the false seals from the household department is still not found, Gao Wei is very likely to be forcibly convicted.Don't look at how miserable he is now being tortured to extract a confession, and it's not yet the last moment.

The person behind that scene will definitely not let such a good scapegoat go.When the time comes, it will not be difficult to force him to death in prison and charge him with committing suicide in fear of crime.

"Time is running out, Uncle Gao, you have to tell me everything you know." Gong Wenjue said in a deep voice, "How are the empty-printed account books kept on weekdays? Delivery, wait."

(End of this chapter)