Chapter 118: We are all adults, who tells you the rules?
"What did you say?!" Xia Jianghou almost lost his voice, highly doubtful of the news.
Princess Yunyang also pursed her red lips.
The boy said anxiously: "He is indeed here..."
He relayed the news again, and it was correct.
Xia Jianghou's handsome face was livid, indicating that he was in a state of anger: "Okay, okay, it's just like the rumors, so brave!"
As a Marquis who has always been proud of his "aristocratic" status, he has a natural sense of superiority over common people like Zhao Duan who have risen from the bottom with their faces.
And with the support of the entire distinguished group, he has always taken a cold-shoulder attitude towards the disputes in the temple.
Even the notorious Zhaoyamen were very powerful in intimidating the Yu officialdom, but they rarely attacked nobles.
Therefore, even after learning that "Master Meng" had been arrested, Xia Jianghou still didn't feel that Zhao Duan dared to touch him.
What's more...a mere police officer.
Where does the authority come from to arrest him?
"Master Hou, please calm down."
Next to her, Princess Yunyang spoke at the right time:
"Ma Yan must know about his grand gesture."
"Princess means... that he has Ma Yan's acquiescence? Indulgence?" Xia Jianghou couldn't believe it.
Princess Yunyang said quietly: "I can't guess this kind of thing, but if he really comes to arrest you with Ma Yankai's driving notice, if the Marquis resists arrest impulsively, he will be in great trouble. ”
Xia Jianghou calmed down instantly.
Yes!
That Zhao Duan was a treacherous and cunning villain. Although he was arrogant and domineering, he was not stupid.
With such a big fanfare and overstepping one's authority to arrest oneself, does one really have nothing to rely on?
Are you making a game? Deliberately tempting yourself to fight back?
“What the princess said makes sense!”
He nodded and frowned: "But can I still be captured without any help?"
Princess Yunyang didn't say a word, just silently playing with the empty wine cup in her hand.
Sure enough, Xia Jianghou didn't really ask her, but found a step for himself.
As a man, you always have to save face. Many times, the so-called anger is just pretending to show others.
Seeing the princess handing over the steps, he slid down the pole and said to himself:
"If Zhao is deliberately trying to anger me, and if I resist, I'm afraid I'll fall into his trap. That's all..."
Xia Jianghou ordered the boy: "Get ready the car and go to Dali Temple."
Then he turned to the woman behind him and regretfully handed over his hand:
"Princess, I will go and take care of the follow-up, and then come back to find you."
"Haha, Lord Marquis, just go and do your work." Princess Yunyang smiled.
After watching him leave in a hurry, she put down the wine cup calmly.
Under the black clouds on the temples, a thoughtful look appeared on his charming face.
At this moment, the last ray of afterglow fell on the horizon outside the building. She exhaled softly, twisted her waist and stood up, stuffed her bare feet into her embroidered shoes, and walked down the restaurant.
He got on his luxurious sedan chair and said:
"Go home."
Six people lifted up the sedan chair and returned to the Prince Consort's Mansion.
Princess Yunyang looked through the shaking curtain of the sedan chair at the flock of flying birds at the end of the long street, and sighed quietly:
"What a ruthless person... Hehe, I have to avoid the limelight."
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After a while, a group of Jinyi cavalry rushed towards the end of the long street.
Zhao Duan, the leader of the tall horse, tightened the reins and looked at the "empty building" in front of him, and raised his eyebrows:
"Go and ask."
Behind him, Shen Juan jumped off his horse, ran into the restaurant, and returned after a while:
"My lord, I have already run away early. They parted ways after drinking. Princess Yunyang should have returned home. As for Xia Jianghou..."
"explain."
"The waiter at the restaurant said that before Xia Jianghou left, he told him that if you come later, I will tell you that he is waiting for you at Dali Temple."
Dali Temple! ?
Zhao Duan was disturbed. Apparently, Xia Jianghou had learned the news in advance and avoided fighting.
But he took the initiative to inform him of his whereabouts, which was obviously a silent provocation.
"Sir," Zheng Laojiu whispered from behind:
"The other side is very confident and has been prepared for a long time. We..."
"Old Zheng," Zhao Duan said calmly on his horse:
"You know my style."
Zheng Laojiu shut his mouth.
Hou Renmeng's eyes lit up, he laughed, and cursed with a smile: "I really haven't tried to go to Dali Temple to arrest anyone."
Zhao Duan pulled the reins of his horse and said: "Let's go, everyone has invited us. If we don't go and appreciate the honor, wouldn't we be denying the Marquis face?"
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As the only yamen among the three law divisions that has complete and independent authority to investigate, arrest, and judge cases, Dali Temple is located in the southwest of the capital.
Not far from the Penal Department Prison.
The last time Zhao Duan came here, he set up a trap to trap Luliang, and by the way, he and Pei Siniang had a fake "husband is currently guilty".
When the Lihuatang group arrived at the main entrance of the Yamen of Dali Temple, it was already dark.
At the entrance of the government office, a plaque hangs high above the majestic government office stone beast.
The red lanterns are hung high, full of grandeur.
Even the steps are higher than other yamen, highlighting the ruthlessness of the law.
"Lihuatang Police Department Zhao Duan came to arrest the suspect and told Marquis Xia Jiang to get out."
Zhao Duan was not polite and gave orders to the gatekeeper.
The clerk was also surprised and didn't know why. He turned around and went in to pass the news.
After a while, a familiar middle-aged civil servant wearing a green robe and an awe-inspiring righteousness walked out, followed by a group of junior officials carrying guns and clubs.
Dali Temple Cheng, He Zheng!
It was the guy who had a confrontation with Shen Juan in the morning, but Zhao Duan arrived in time, slapped him in the face in public, and ran away in despair. "Haha, Zhao Jisi, we meet again."
He Sicheng was so smiling that he was extremely jealous when meeting an enemy.
Zhao Duan also laughed:
"Is there no one in Dali Temple? Why can't I meet you wherever I go?"
He Sicheng had a cold face, too lazy to argue with him, and said: "Why is Zhao Jisi so menacing? Does he want a horse to trample on my Dali Temple Yamen?"
It's not impossible... Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"My imperial office received a report that Xia Jianghou was involved in a major case that violated the law. I personally came to ask him to come back and cooperate with the investigation, but unexpectedly, I learned that he had come to your office...
Oh, don't say that it would be boring if he wasn't here. Why would Si Cheng do it for his own convenience? Call him out and I will not embarrass you today. "
He Si Cheng said calmly:
"Xia Jianghou is indeed here, but unfortunately, you are a step too late."
"Oh?" Zhao Duan was surprised.
He Sicheng said calmly: "I, Dali Temple, are also investigating a case about the Red Flower Society. Today, we have a clue that it is suspected to be related to Xia Jianghou, so we arrested him.
Just now, people from the Red Flower Society gang were interrogated, and a major case involving the so-called 'Master Meng' secretly kidnapping the family members of officials was revealed...
The Lord Temple Minister learned that he has personally intervened and the trial is ongoing. Zhao Jisi should go back first. According to the laws and regulations, we will send the person over after the trial is completed here. "
As soon as these words came out, everyone in Lihuatang was stunned.
Dali Temple took the lead and arrested people?
Is it also a case involving the Red Flower Club?
It even involved Feng Lianlian?
However, in He Zheng's description, it was characterized as the personal behavior of "Meng Ye".
Zhao Duan's head suddenly sank.
He really didn't expect that Xia Jianghou would play this trick.
He did not choose to resist stubbornly, or use his status as a nobleman to suppress others and deny his guilt.
But he actually handed himself over to Dali Temple on his own initiative.
Just happened to be arrested one step early? Nonsense!
It must be that Xia Jianghou and the people from Dali Temple are colluding.
After such an operation, the case fell within the jurisdiction of Dali Temple.
As for the final outcome of the case, the right to determine the fate of Feng Lianlian's kidnapping will be led by Dali Temple instead of Zhao Yamen.
"...I have to admit, I underestimated him a little." Zhao Duan sighed softly.
He Zheng pretended not to understand, looked arrogant, and said with a flourish of his sleeves:
"Everyone, please come back."
The situation is reversed.
In the morning, it was Dali Temple who came to rob Zhao Duan, but he pushed him back because he did not follow the rules.
At night, it was Zhao Duan who came to rob Dali Temple. This time, it was He Zheng's turn to use the name of "Procedures" to fight against him.
Zhao Duan didn't move, and neither did the Lihuatang thornheads behind him.
The atmosphere has undergone some subtle changes.
He Zheng narrowed his eyes:
"What do you mean, Zhao Jisi? Everything is according to the rules this time. Are you going to beat people here again?"
There was a chuckle in his tone.
Although the force value is high, the comparison between the two sides is still very different.
But the ground has changed.
A conflict between two yamen people in a private house that rebels against the party and a conflict in the Sanfasi yamen are two completely different things.
He Zheng didn't believe that Zhao Duan dared to do something here.
It's not that he underestimated Zhao Duan's courage.
But in his opinion, there are better ways to arrest people, such as going to the empress, or operating according to the rules of the officialdom game.
Fighting is the worst option from any angle.
Since the person named Zhao is a smart person, he should understand the principle of retreat in order to advance.
"You may have thought of something wrong." However, Zhao Duan shook his head slightly.
He Zheng frowned: "What did I think wrong?"
Zhao Duan suddenly stood up and dismounted, and everyone in Lihuatang behind him also dismounted at the same time.
There is a certain power in the uniform movements.
Zhao Duan stepped forward and climbed up the steps, followed by the people in brocade clothes behind him, as if the tide was rising and swallowing the rocks.
He Zheng's eyelids twitched wildly, his body was subconsciously frightened and wanted to retreat.
But he held it back and still stood proudly.
He is like a hero who is upright and unyielding in the face of evil forces.
Zhao Duan stopped in front of him. The two were only an inch apart. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised: "This is a notice, not a discussion."
He Zheng's eyes widened: "What do you want to do..."
"Peng——"
The next second, Zhao Duan's palm gently pressed towards him, and the Xinghe Hanging that Taizu personally passed down reappeared in the world in the calmest manner.
The wind was blowing hard.
The green-robed civil servant was like a leaf, lifted up by the wind, flying backwards, and fell straight into the flower bed.
And the group of powerful officials behind him who were holding sticks were also blown down, like ears of wheat bowing down when a hurricane passed by.
There were exclamations.
Not only the other party, but also the officials of Lihuatang were shocked by his master's decisiveness.
Zhao Duan slowly retracted his palm, stepped across the threshold of Dali Temple, and the red lantern above his head slowly lowered.
"Tsk, we are all adults, who tells you the rules? You are childish."
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(End of this chapter)