Chapter 193 Causing Trouble at the Court of Judicial Review

Chapter 193: Disturbance at the Dali Temple

Ji Huaiche: "..."

Ji Huaiche: "!!!"

With Chen Hu's massive frame, even bulkier than an ox, if he tried to block a slap from Chen Hu, his head would probably be knocked off.

Didn’t he have any self-awareness? Didn’t he know how hard he could hit?

Ji Huaiche was furious. He took a deep breath and spent a long time calming himself before getting up from the ground. However, his slightly trembling legs betrayed his inner turmoil.

"You're both courting death! I am an imperial official personally appointed by the Emperor. How dare you, master and servant, mock me like this? Just you wait—I’ll report you to the Emperor!"

In Ji Yuntang’s eyes, that was just a forced attempt to save face.

She raised an eyebrow and let out a light laugh. "Heir Ji, before you provoke others in the future, you should first assess your own capabilities. Otherwise, instead of scaring them, you’ll be the one on your knees."

"After all, not everyone in this world is as easygoing as the two of us. There are plenty of reckless people who solve disputes with fists rather than words. If you happen to offend them one day, kneeling won't be your only problem—you’ll lose your head."

"You—" Ji Huaiche clenched his fists, his face blacker than the bottom of a pot. He roared in anger, "Ji Yuntang, don't go too far!"

"Once we get to the Dali Temple, let's see if you can still be so arrogant. When that happens, don’t come crying to me to save you!"

Ji Yuntang curled her lips into a cold smile. "I, the Princess, would never cry—unlike you."

She cast a sidelong glance at Ji Huaiche. "Aren't we going to the Dali Temple? Hurry up and take your men and go!"

Ji Yuntang felt she couldn’t let herself be falsely accused of murder. If she didn't go, others would think she was guilty. By going, she could personally examine the scene for any clues left by the killer.

She also wanted to find out who had actually sent someone to kill Imperial Physician Zhu and frame her.

Ji Huaiche, seeing that she was willing to go to the Dali Temple, felt relieved and stopped pressing her.

He glanced at the Dali Temple guards, and they all immediately lowered their heads, pretending not to see him.

Ji Huaiche initially wanted to warn them not to mention his kneeling at Prince Ye’s mansion today, but then he thought it would be a futile effort. He could ensure that his subordinates kept quiet, but he couldn't guarantee that Ji Yuntang and Chen Hu wouldn't spread the word.

He snorted coldly, straightened his posture, and gave the order, "Let's go!"

Ji Huaiche deliberately had the guards surround Ji Yuntang, making it look like she was being escorted to the Dali Temple under arrest.

Passing citizens pointed at Ji Yuntang, whispering that she was the murderer of Imperial Physician Zhu.

"Who would have thought that Princess Ye, who seems like such a nice young lady, could be so vicious? She snuck into the Dali Temple in the middle of the night, drugged all the guards, and killed Imperial Physician Zhu. Both of them were healers, and Imperial Physician Zhu had served as a palace physician for thirty years. What grudge could be so deep as to drive her to such cruelty?"

"You don't know the full story. I heard that Imperial Physician Zhu had poisoned Prince Ye and failed to treat him properly over the past three years. Princess Ye held a grudge and went to the palace to have the Emperor punish him. Imperial Physician Zhu confessed to these things in front of the Emperor, and that very night, he was killed."

"Imperial Physician Zhu's wife and children have reportedly fainted several times from grief. They're causing a scene at the Dali Temple gate right now."

"..."

Ji Yuntang listened to the various rumors, ignoring the strange stares, and paid them no mind.

Justice is in the hearts of the people. Since she wasn't the killer, she had nothing to fear.

Soon, the group arrived at the Dali Temple entrance.

Before she could step inside, a middle-aged woman in white mourning clothes charged at Ji Yuntang, brandishing a knife and shouting curses.

"You wicked woman! Give me back my husband's life! I'll kill you today to avenge him!"

The woman was none other than Zhu, the wife of Imperial Physician Zhu.

Ji Yuntang's mouth twitched. With a quick move, she dodged and hid behind Ji Huaiche, using him as her shield.

Now, Zhu's attack was aimed at Ji Huaiche.

Ji Huaiche: "..."

Ji Huaiche: "!!!"

He had originally wanted to watch Ji Yuntang's misfortune. He hadn't stopped Imperial Physician Zhu's wife from causing trouble at the Dali Temple because he wanted to see Ji Yuntang get entangled by her.

But now, this woman had hidden behind him.

Ji Huaiche ground his teeth in frustration, glaring fiercely at Ji Yuntang.

"Get out from behind me! Come out!"

Ji Yuntang snorted coldly. Instead of coming out, she moved in tandem with Ji Huaiche wherever he went.

"This Princess was brought here by you. Before I've even entered, someone is already coming after me. As the Right Assistant Minister of the Dali Temple, shouldn't you be protecting my safety?"

"If anything happens to me here, you'll be implicated. And the Marquis Yongning's mansion won't escape blame either."

Ji Huaiche: "!!!"

His face turned green with rage.

But Ji Yuntang's words were not unreasonable.

With the incident of Imperial Physician Zhu today, the Dali Temple entrance was already packed with people, clogging both sides of the road.

With so many eyes watching, if Ji Yuntang were to suffer an accident at the Dali Temple gate, he would be the first to take responsibility.

Moreover, failing to stop the agitator was a dereliction of his duty.

No matter who heard of this, he wouldn't be in the right.

Ji Huaiche's fists crackled as he clenched them, and he reluctantly gave the order, "Guards, subdue Lady Zhu and protect the Princess's safety."

Two guards immediately stepped forward, holding Zhu down on the ground. Her dagger clattered to the floor.

Her face twisted with rage as she screamed, "You lowlifes! How dare you touch me with your dirty hands! Let me go! Let me go! I will kill Ji Yuntang!"

Seeing that she was safe, Ji Yuntang immediately leaped out from behind Ji Huaiche, jumping three feet away as if he were some filthy thing.

Ji Huaiche: "..."

Ji Yuntang's action was not very harmful but extremely insulting.

His face flushed with embarrassment, and just as he was about to say something, he saw Ji Yuntang swagger over to Lady Zhu, looking down at her with a mocking expression.

"This Princess is of a noble status. What is your status? Kill me? Are you sure your whole family wants to stay alive?"

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