Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 595 - 297: This Dazhou, I Rebel!

Chapter 595: Chapter 297: This Dazhou, I Rebel!

The court can easily convict a person.

It doesn’t need evidence to fabricate a pile of charges.

Currently, the court has not made any statement about the Ran Family wedding incident nor has it issued a formal warrant for Jiang Shouzhong, which does not mean they plan to let him go.

It’s just that the incident in Qingzhou just happened not long ago and requires more consideration.

Especially since Jiang Shouzhong was almost in the role of a savior, saving many survivors in Qingzhou, coupled with the protection of Yuan Anjiang and others, issuing a warrant at this time would obviously involve greater complications.

Even in matters as ostentatious as erecting a virtuous facade, the court is not exempt.

Therefore, these days, public opinion has been mainly discussing statements unfavorable to Jiang Shouzhong, with various versions of rumors flying.

And the court is also fanning the flames behind the scenes.

To "add flowers to the brocade," seeking Lu Renjia would be most fitting.

As Jiang Shouzhong’s recognized good brother, once Lu Renjia also steps out to testify against the charges on Jiang Shouzhong, it could at least shut many mouths.

Afterward, when issuing the warrant, it would also look better in terms of appearances.

What’s more important is that there are too many survivors from Qingzhou.

Even if now on Dead Man Island in Ten Thousand Mountains, the court’s spies secretly infiltrate, preparing for a purge plan, so many mouths are difficult to silence all at once.

As long as Jiang Shouzhong’s good brothers are willing to testify, framing him becomes much smoother.

Zhou Yin and others have also researched Lu Renjia.

This man is nothing but a slick old hand.

Sucking up to his superiors, flattering them, trying to climb up by making all kinds of friends, always asserting he is one of the people, trying to save face for himself... a typical example of a low-ranking official.

Expecting such a person to value brotherly loyalty is obviously unrealistic.

In front of absolute authority and benefit, Lu Renjia, if he has any sense, will make a self-serving choice.

The hall was quiet.

Lu Renjia, who had been wearing a smile, suddenly stiffened upon hearing Crown Prince Zhou Yin’s words.

He stammered, "Cro...Crown Prince, what... what did you say?"

Zhou Yin gently swayed his teacup, saying nothing.

An official next to him coldly said, "Lu Renjia, someone has reported that Jiang Mo, as a secret agent of the Liushan Division, has been colluding with the Demon Clan; this was confirmed at the Ran Family wedding ceremony.

Moreover, as we know, Jiang Mo is affiliated with Nanjin Country. The last massacre in Qingzhou was orchestrated by Jiang Mo in conspiracy with that young prince from Nanjin Country.

You have deep associations with Jiang Mo. Tell us, when did Jiang Mo conspire with Nanjin Country, and how many of Dazhou’s people did he massacre in Qingzhou?"

Lu Renjia was stunned.

He urgently said to the Crown Prince, "Crown Prince, how could Jiang Mo possibly conspire with Nanjin Country? In Qingzhou, he saved many people; those citizens were originally—"

Lu Renjia’s voice suddenly stopped.

He blankly stared at everyone in the hall, seemingly realizing something, a chill surged through his entire body.

Zhou Yin said with a smile, "Lu Renjia, these officials from the Ministry of Justice say that you and Jiang Mo colluded with Nanjin Country, but I, the Crown Prince, do not believe you are a traitor to Dazhou. Mr. Lu, what do you think... are you?"

This was a blatant threat!

For Zhou Yin and his group, dealing with a small fry like Lu Renjia was all too easy.

A few sweet dates and a big stick could settle it all.

Feeling the piercing cold gazes, Lu Renjia suddenly began to laugh.

He noticed a wooden box and the Liushan Division Token next to him, picked up the Token, and wiped it with his sleeve, quietly saying:

"Originally, to become a mere constable, I gave all the Silver Taels I had saved to the county master. In my efforts to climb up, I risked my life, willing to take on any dangerous case.

Eventually, I made a bit of a name and came to this place, the Liushan Division. Here, my cultivation is the lowest, and I’m the one with no background.

After enduring a few more years, with some luck, I was recruited by the head boss, and then I met Jiang and Zhang, and finally found some stable footing.

So, I, Jia, feel that I’ve been true to my role in the county yamen, true to this token of the Liushan Division, at least..."

Lu Renjia sighed, then stopped speaking and gently placed the Identity Token on the ground.

He picked up the wooden box again, holding and gently caressing it.

"When I was fifteen, famine struck my hometown in Minzhou, rebels rose, and the common people were displaced. To save some grains, my father was beaten to death by bandits.

My sick mother, to let my sister and me survive without burdening us, left all the food for us and then hanged herself. My sister and I had to flee with others.

I was already physically weak, and fell ill during our escape; my sister took care of me all the way, carrying me on her back. Back then, she was only twelve...

Lu Renjia said softly, his eyes moistening.

The previously questioning official appeared dissatisfied and was about to reprimand, but Zhou Yin smiled and waved his hand.

The noble Princess Zhou Wanyue had heard of the disaster in Minzhou back then, but clothed in silk and fed with gold, she could not understand the misery Lu Renjia had gone through, her expression still indifferent.

Lu Renjia gently caressed the old wooden box, his face filled with sorrow.

Continuing in a hoarse voice, he said,

"After reaching Longyuan, my illness worsened, and I was nearly at my end. As more displaced people arrived in the city, the officials stopped distributing porridge, leaving us to fend for ourselves.

At that time, finding a doctor was as difficult as reaching the sky. Even if one was found, there was no money for treatment.

But one day, my sister told me that a wealthy family wanted to take her as a concubine and was willing to pay for my treatment. However, from then on, we had to part..."

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