The last ray of sunset was swallowed up by the city wall in the distance.
Wei Qing is a little restless.
From time to time he got up and walked to the window, lifted the curtain and looked out.
"Why haven't you replied yet..."
She muttered and looked back at Jiang Yuechu, who was sitting in the chair with his eyes closed to relax.
The girl looked calm and breathed long.
Being so calm made Wei Qing murmur in his heart.
What kind of personal matter can she have with her father?
Is it possible...
Do you like your brother?
No, no!
Although her brother is considered a talented person, how can he be worthy of the beginning of last month?
Just when she was having random thoughts.
There was a loud noise from the front yard.
Then there was the sound of wheels running over the bluestone slabs, and the greetings from the servants.
"Master, go back home--"
This long shout made Wei Qing stand up quickly.
Wei Mansion Front Hall.
Wei Wenda is wearing a scarlet robe and has a tired face.
He rubbed his swollen brows and handed the hat to the servant aside.
This Jiang Xun case is getting weirder and weirder.
First, His Majesty said something about closing the case as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, some time ago, another order was issued not to close the case hastily, but to investigate carefully...
Even though he had been in high and low officialdom for decades, he still felt that he could not figure out His Majesty's thoughts.
What's more, today...
"Sir, dinner is ready. It's your favorite duck soup."
The butler bowed forward to greet me and handed him a hot towel in his hand.
Wei Wenda took the towel and wiped his face randomly.
"I won't eat anymore."
He waved his hand and said in a hoarse voice, "If you have no appetite, bring a pot of strong tea to the study."
After that, he started walking towards the backyard.
"This..."
The butler looked embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, then quickly followed up and said in a low voice:
"Sir, Miss... there are guests."
Wei Wenda didn't stop, his brows furrowed slightly.
"Just let her entertain herself, why bother me with such a trivial matter?"
"No..."
The housekeeper swallowed and bent even lower.
"That guest... named me and said he wanted to see you."
Wei Wenda stepped on his feet.
He turned around and stared at the housekeeper with sharp eyes.
"Meet me? Who?"
The butler said in a trembling voice, "It's the one who came here before, Demon Suppression Bureau, Jiang Yuechu Lord Jiang."
Hiss...
Wei Wenda's pupils shrank suddenly.
This name has been very popular in the court these days.
Seventeen-year-old Silver Robe, Tai Lake beheaded Lotus-Planting.
What's more...
This woman is the daughter of Jiang Xun.
"She... what does she want to see me for at this time?"
Wei Wenda murmured to himself.
A long time.
Then he let out a long breath.
"Let her... go to the study and wait."
The butler did not dare to say anything and quickly bowed and left.
Wei Wenda stood on the spot, straightened out the wrinkled scarlet robe official uniform, and then stretched out his hand to straighten the white hair on the temples.
Only then did you sigh.
"Jiang Xun ah Jiang Xun..."
"You have raised a good daughter."
In the study room.
Jiang Yuechu was sitting on the guest seat with a calm expression.
As the door was pushed open, Wei Wenda stepped in.
He did not go directly to the main seat, but first closed the door with his backhand, until the heavy door leaf was completely closed, blocking out the wind sound outside.
He then turned around and looked at the girl sitting upright with complicated eyes.
Eyes facing each other.
Jiang Yuechu stood up, folded his hands into fists, and performed a standard junior salute.
"Junior Jiang Yuechu, I have met Duke Wei."
The sound of Duke Wei means that he is not arrogant based on his identity as Silver Robe Inspector.
Wei Wenda The corners of his eyes twitched slightly.
He walked behind the desk and sat down. He did not speak in a hurry, but pointed to the chair.
"Sit."
Jiang Yuechu sat down as instructed.
"Would you like tea?"
"Not thirsty."
Wei Wenda nodded, stretched out his hand and rubbed the center of his brow.
"Since you call me Duke Wei, I won't have to worry about some scenes."
"You are so anxious to see me this time, you must be here because of your father Jiang Xun's case, right?"
Although it was a question, the tone was firm.
Jiang Yuechu did not hide it and nodded lightly.
"Exactly."
"My father has been in jail for a long time. As a son, I feel uneasy."
"I hope Duke Wei can clear up the confusion."
"Hey..."
Hearing this, Wei Wenda let out a long sigh.
"Girl."
"You are also an official now, and you are Silver Robe Inspector of the Demon Suppression Bureau. You should know the laws of Great Tang."
"According to Great Tang Code, in all serious cases involving the court, in order to prevent collusion and favoritism, family members of prisoners are strictly prohibited from contacting the presiding officer in private."
"This is to avoid suspicion."
"If the Censorate gang of overfed Yanguan finds out, read this book..."
"It's not a big deal if I lose this black gauze hat."
"No matter how talented you are, Silver Robe, which you just put on, may still be implicated."
Jiang Yuechu is silent.
She naturally understands these principles.
But there are some things that you know you can't do, but you have to do them.
Just when she was about to speak.
Wei Wenda's topic suddenly changed.
"But..."
"It's true."
The old man's gaze crossed Jiang Yuechu, as if penetrating the wall of the study, and looking towards the distant past.
In his eyes, there was a trace of unnoticeable nostalgia.
"Decades ago, I and your father, Jiang Xun, were classmates for ten years. We slept together while drinking and composing poems by the side of Qujiang Pool, giving guidance to the country."
Wei Wenda shook his head, with a bitter smile on his lips.
"Although I later entered the officialdom and occasionally had political disagreements and gradually drifted apart, I have never dared to forget the friendship between old friends."
He raised his eyelids and looked at Jiang Yuechu.
"Moreover."
"That useless girl in my family has been spoiled since she was a child and has no true friends."
"Since Longyou came back, your name has been mentioned often."
"I can see that she truly treats you as a confidant."
Speaking of which.
Wei Wenda took a deep breath, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
"Mr. Yu, I shouldn't see you, let alone say a word to you."
"But privately..."
"Whether it's for your father's affection back then, or for Qing'er's face."
"There are no outsiders in the study today."
"Whatever you want to ask, just ask."
"As long as you don't violate your principles and don't leak secrets, I..."
"Speak everything you know."
The voice fell.
Jiang Yuechu stood up.
This time.
She did not clasp her fists, but straightened her clothes, folded her hands, and bowed her hands deeply.
"Thank you Duke Wei."
As early as Longyou, I heard Wei He mentioned that Duke Wei was extremely strict in running the family, and was even more selfless in court, never engaging in malpractice for personal gain.
No matter how selfless.
Now, almost half a year has passed.
This case has not been concluded yet.
Although she didn't understand the affairs of the court, she also knew that someone was holding on under great pressure.
After praying, Jiang Yuechu took a deep breath and finally asked the question that had been pressing in his heart for a long time.
"Dare to ask Duke Wei."
"What crime did my father... commit?"
Seven updates today.
I'm a little stuck, I'm really sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry...
Will continue to update ten times tomorrow