The Famous Detective of the Red Mansion

Chapter 246: City Lockdown

In the hall of the Governor's Office, the four corners were decorated with a golden glow and a jubilant atmosphere, but the atmosphere in the hall at this moment was dull and peaceful, as if in mourning.

A group of officials attending the listing ceremony stood closely in six or seven rows in the hall, almost everyone with a wooden face, and the close relatives of Zhou Ruqing in the front row were even more like heartbreakers.

It was estimated that if Zhou Ruqing had changed his expression at this moment and immediately wept, everyone would be able to carry him to mourning without changing their expression.

Looking up, two senior officials, the Chief Political Envoy and the Comfort Envoy, sat around Zhou Ruqing as if they were two Generals, their faces were darker than each other.

This posture

Immediately afterward, he saw the Captain of the Governor's Office holding his saber and entering. He came to the crowd, bowed, and said, "Your Excellency, I have already sent the Korean delegation to another embassy for placement."

He then went forward and whispered to Zhou Ruqing.

After listening to his whispers, Zhou Ruqing remained silent for a while, then waved his hand and signaled the Captain to step down.

After the Captain was ordered out of the hall, Zhou Ruqing stood up and paced back and forth behind the case. He looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle and said quietly, "It's the so-called pure person who is self-clean, and the turbid person who is self-turbid! I ask myself whether I owe the Majestys grace or the people, even if there is too much sewage pouring down on my head, it will not damage my reputation in this world!"

If it were true that the innocent would be proven innocent, why were you panicking earlier?

Not only did the lion dance team get caught, but even those who were watching the excitement nearby were also caught, which was clearly a mess.

As Sun Shaozong was contemptuous, Zhou Ruqing turned sharply and stared at the officials standing in the hall with burning eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "Whatever happens today, I must find out!"

"This is not for my reputation, but for the face of our Great Zhou Dynasty!"

As he spoke, he extended his hand and pointed out, his beard trembling, saying, "Those young people, acting as foreign envoys, were so unscrupulous in slandering important officials of the Imperial Court. If we don't arrest them as soon as possible to set an example and make this absurd statement spread to our friends, its fine for me to suffer some grievances. However, how can we preserve the face of the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

What a good way to avoid the real and avoid the false!

Fortunately, although the Great Zhou Dynasty was a bit weak at the moment, it was not far from growing bigger. Otherwise, why didnt he rely on foreign forces to elevate his own status?

"Investigate!"

At this moment, Zhang Yao, the sentencing Inspector, slammed his hands and said in a murderous voice, "This matter must be investigated to the end! No matter who is involved, I will never be lenient!"

With the ferocious appearance of this Inspector, Sun Shaozong would never believe that the corruption case of Zhou Ruqing had nothing to do with him.

"Okay!"

When Zhou Ruqing saw Zhang Yao's expression, he immediately took over and continued to play the double reed, "With Lord Zhang's words, I can rest assured."

Immediately afterward, he solemnly proclaimed and preached, "To prevent the young people of that night from escaping from the city in disorder, I have just ordered someone to blockade the city gate and dock.

"From now on, no one is allowed to leave Jinmen without the permission of this Constitution!"

He wanted to lock down the city?

Now, Sun Shaozong couldnt continue to stand idly by. Although he didnt think this news could be blocked for long, there were less than ten days left now, which was the day of his Eldest Brother's wedding. How could he continue to delay in Jinmen?

Moreover, although Qiu Yunfei was not inferior to Wei Ruolan in terms of foundation alone, his official position was after all only that of an unofficial Inspector, and he would inevitably fall behind after a prolonged stalemate.

If Wei Ruolan were really asked to make an example, wouldn't all this planning made by Sun Shaozong have helped him instead?!

Thinking of this, Sun Shaozong couldn't care too much and asked aloud in the crowd, "Dare to ask Commander, how many days will this Jinmen be closed down? Can we leave early?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruqing's face darkened a bit again, and he put his hands behind his back and asked, "Which one is talking just now?"

With only one question, Sun Shaozong immediately cleared a circle behind his predecessor, and his colleagues were all avoiding him like he was the plague.

Sun Shaozong was calm, arched his hand, and said, "It's me, Sun Shaozong from the Central Judicial Office."

"It turned out to be Lord Sun."

After seeing clearly that it was Sun Shaozong, Zhou Ruqing's face softened slightly.

Secondly, while the Central Judicial Office was relatively independent, there were fewer conflicts of interest with the Zhili Governor's Mansion, and the two sides hardly had much contact. Therefore, the suspicion of Sun Shaozong behind the scenes was arguably the lightest among the people present.

Therefore, when Zhou Ruqing saw that he was asking the question, he softened his tone slightly and said, "This matter is of great importance. I'm afraid it will have to let you suffer for a few days."

"Report back to the Commander."

Sun Shaozong naturally wouldn't flinch easily, but bowed slightly and said, "My Elder Brother is scheduled to get married on the 18th of this month. I am anxious to return to the Capital..."

"Lord Sun!"

Upon hearing this, Inspector Zhang Yao couldn't help shouting, "You and I are both appointed officials of the Imperial Court. How can we abolish private affairs for official reasons?"

"Chief Provincial Judge."

Sun Shaozong raised his head and looked at him fearlessly. "If it's really a business, I will definitely obey. But at the moment, locking the city is too much just to prevent the secret troublemaker from escaping!"

"Could it be that you are suspicious that I have something to do with them?"

"If this is the case, please investigate me first. But after proving my innocence, please also let me return to the capital early!"

"You really are..."

Ever since Zhang Yao was promoted to the post of Sentencing Official, he has never been so contradicted by a fifth-grade official.

He was so angry.

"Lord Zhang!"

Zhang Yao was about to argue with Sun Shaozong, but Zhou Ruqing came forward and stopped him, saying to Sun Shaozong with a gentle expression, Actually, I don't want to let Lord Sun leave. I want to use his ability to investigate the case and arrest the culprit as soon as possible.'"

As he spoke, he raised his voice again and said, "Someone, quickly draft a document, temporarily transfer Lord Sun from the Central Judicial Office to the province, and cooperate with the Department of Punishment and Investigation to investigate this case!"

After someone took the order, Zhou Ruqing asked Sun Shaozong again, "How about it? It should be considered a serious business now?"

After a pause, he smiled again and said, "Actually, Lord Sun doesn't have to be too anxious. I believe that with Lord Zhang working with you, we can find out the truth in three or five days. At that time, Lord Sun will be back in the Capital before it's too late."

No wonder he could achieve the supremacy of a province. Indeed, he has the ability to guide a deer into a horse!

Although he knew that they were afraid of transmitting the news back to the Capital, rather than really wanting him to investigate the case, Sun Shaozong could only respectfully accept the order at present.

It was just that

The North Korean envoys were in the city, and the Jinmen Mansion has now been put under a microscope. They couldnt hide for long even if they wanted to.

Let's see what kind of tricks these corrupt officials could play before the Court reacted!