grandfather married

Chapter 339
The disaster relief money was confiscated by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and only five ingots were left to be used as evidence in court. Chen Zhengxin, Li Shihong, and Liu Liangji were all locked in prisons, guarded day and night.

After the court, Li Yang immediately went to find Duke Lu.

"Master Taishan, what should we do about this matter?" At this moment, Li Yang didn't look like he was arguing with Li Chong in court, his face turned pale with anxiety, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

Lu Guogong Du Heng's face was very ugly, "Why did you suddenly ask someone to dig out this money?"

Li Yang's face froze, and he twitched the corners of his mouth, "I just want to use the money after seeing that it has been more than four years."

Du Heng sneered, "You are afraid that Chen Zhengxin will swallow up the money after a long time, and you are worried that the money will not be available, so you want to get it back?"

Seeing Li Yang's embarrassing expression and not speaking, Du Heng was almost so angry that he had a heart attack, "Do you have any brains? That batch of silver is official silver, and it's all marked. Even if it's given to Chen Zhengxin, do you think he dares to use it?" ? Put it in his place for ten or eight years, forgive him for not daring to have the slightest idea! You have a copper mine, do you still need money for it?”

Seeing Li Yang's embarrassing expression and not speaking, Du Heng almost choked up a mouthful of old blood. If he had known today, he would have tried to offend Emperor Qi Cheng back then. One of them went to prison, and it hurts badly just thinking about it.

Seeing Du Heng's gloomy expression and not speaking, Li Yang hurriedly smiled flatteringly, "Master Taishan, only you can save my son-in-law, please teach me, what should I do?"

Whenever Li Yang begged Du Heng, his posture would be very low. He didn't even call himself Bengong, but called himself a son-in-law.

Du Heng looked at him expressionlessly, and said lightly, "You also saw it in the court earlier. The third prince kept saying that Li Shihong is your cousin-in-law, and he must have been instructed by you. Then tell me, is Li Shihong Did you really go to Chen Zhengxin under your orders?"

Li Yang nodded awkwardly, "That's right."

Du Heng let out a foul breath, and said again: "Only the dead can keep secrets."

Li Yang was startled, "Master Taishan means that he killed Chen Zhengxin and Li Shihong secretly?"

Du Heng sneered, "Why, you won't be reluctant, are you? Worried about making your cousin a widow?"

Li Yang shook his head in embarrassment, "Of course not, it's just that the two of them died at once, will people suspect me?"

Compared with his own reputation, Li Shihong's life is nothing, just as Li Shihong is dead, it is much easier for him to have an affair with Zhen Zhen.

A look of boredom flashed in Du Heng's eyes, and he sighed again, how did Emperor Qi Cheng give birth to such a stupid son.

"Are you sure that they won't involve you in the torture?" Du Heng asked with a sneer.

Li Yang shook his head silently.

Du Heng continued, "You must know that the younger brothers under you are all staring at you. When you make a mistake, they will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble. Do you think someone will want to see the prince who disregards the life and death of the victims and steals the relief money?" To this kind of prince to be the crown prince?"

Li Yang's complexion gradually became difficult to look at.

Du Heng smiled again, with a mocking smile, "Don't tell me you're safe if they don't die? You're safe only if they're dead and everything is settled. Even if someone suspects you, it's okay. If there is no evidence, you have nothing to do." Not at all, and if someone uses this matter as an excuse, they can still say that they are framing the prince."

Li Yang's eyes flickered, and his expression gradually became clear. At this moment, he bowed his hands to Du Heng sincerely, "Then there will be Mr. Lao Taishan."

Du Heng's mood was not relaxed at all, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't be too happy, although the dead can keep secrets, but I'm not sure I can kill them."

Li Yang became anxious now, "What is the meaning of Master Taishan's words? Could it be that Master Taishan's ability can't do anything to two little ants?"

Du Heng sneered, "Do you think I am your royal father, above tens of thousands? Even your royal father sometimes gets obstructed by the courtiers, compromises and bows with the courtiers. The place where they are imprisoned is the prison. It's important, the Holy Majesty has sent many people to guard them. Besides, since this case involves you, would you, as the third and fourth princes, not stare at you and just wait for you to make a move?"

Li Yang looked ugly, and became anxious again, "Then what does Master Taishan mean?"

Du Heng took a deep breath and said slowly, "I will try my best to let them kill them before telling the truth, but I can't guarantee that, so you have to think about it, if they really testify against you under torture, what will you do? response."

Li Yang looked anxious, "Please Master Taishan teach me, if they really testify against me, what should I do?"

Du Heng looked at him like an ant on a hot nest in a hurry, he had no sense of proportion, and his disappointment became more and more intense. How can he be so impatient when encountering something, how can he make a big deal?

Because of such a person, he got a daughter in, and now a third-rank servant, the more he thinks about it, the more he gets annoyed.

"Is there any correspondence between you and Chen Zhengxin?" Du Heng asked coldly.

Li Yang thought about it seriously, "There are a few letters, but there is no mention of disaster relief money in that letter."

Du Heng snorted, "You should be cautious."

He asked again, "What about the account book, how much money did Chen Zhengxin send you?"

Li Yang replied, "In addition to the disaster relief money, there is only 1 taels of silver."

Du Heng choked, and asked, "How many years ago was it given to you?"

Li Yang thought about it for a while, and said uncertainly, "It seems to be five years ago."

Du Heng made some calculations and said, "That is, before the flood in Ruyin Mansion, he was a fifth-rank fellow-knowledgeable, where did he get the 1 taels of silver? Although even if he bit out the relief silver, it was for you, after all, the silver has not yet been released." If it is handed over to you, you can still insist that he is the one who slandered you, but the source of the 1 taels of silver is really strange, all in all, you have to guard against it."

A stern light flashed across Li Yang's eyes, "Master Taishan, I'd better think of a way so that they won't be able to speak from now on."

Du Heng asked again, "Where is Li Shihong?"

This time Li Yang was more relaxed than before, "He didn't know that what I asked him to get back was silver, and I only gave him a wooden sign, which didn't have my mark on it, so there was no threat."

Du Heng glanced at him, and said calmly, "Anyway, you should think about what to do if they really testify against you. Anyway, you can't get involved in this matter. Once you get involved, the throne will be out of your reach. Unless all your younger brothers are dead, the Holy Majesty has no choice but to choose you as the new emperor."

After hearing this, Li Yang revealed a thoughtful expression.

(End of this chapter)