Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 146 False Accusation of Concubine

"There's news from the Wang family that someone claimed to have seen Prince Yi's concubine at the crime scene. Unfortunately, she's in the palace right now, so we can't ask her directly..."

"Prince Yi's concubine?" Tang Rui's heart moved. This name reminded him of that witty and slightly eccentric woman.

He had the good fortune to meet the concubine of Prince Yi once, and knew that she was not only beautiful, but also an extremely intelligent woman.

The fourth young lady of the Su family...

Her image emerged in Tang Rui's mind, and he thought to himself that this case was complicated, but as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he, Tang Rui, vowed to clear the fog and bring justice to the world.

Dali Temple, as the last line of defense for justice, will never let the truth be tarnished.

"It doesn't matter. I'm getting closer to the truth hidden in the fog. Just give me two more days, and I will be able to bring the real culprit behind the scenes to justice." Tang Rui's tone was confident and his eyes were firm.

In fact, after many days of running around and verifying, although Tang Rui said that it would take two days, he had actually accurately identified the murderer the next day - the former captain of the Jinyiwei, Fang Mo!

The root of all this was that Fang Mo's sister was originally scheduled to marry the unfortunate deceased, and Fang Mo was dissatisfied with this, which eventually evolved into an unforgivable crime!

At this moment, Fang Mo disappeared without a trace. Obviously, he chose to flee because he was afraid of severe punishment from the law!

Without any hesitation, Tang Rui reported this important discovery to the powerful Minister Wang.

"The murderer is Fang Mo. As for his accomplice..."

Before Tang Rui finished speaking, Minister Wang couldn't wait to ask, "Are there any other accomplices?"

"No, all the evidence points to Fang Mo committing the crime alone and disposing of the body. There is no doubt about the facts." Tang Rui's answer was concise and powerful.

Upon hearing this, Shangshu Wang raised a meaningful smile and slowly said, "Lord Tang, have you thought about it again and again, is there really no other force involved? If I remember correctly, you have been sitting firmly in the position of Dali Temple Secretary for ten years. Haven't you ever thought about taking a step further and climbing to a higher level?"

Tang Rui frowned slightly, feeling a little confused about the intention implied in Minister Wang's words.

"As for the existence of accomplices, there is no solid evidence at present, so it is difficult to jump to conclusions." Tang Rui weighed every word carefully and responded cautiously.

Minister Wang's face suddenly turned gloomy, his sharp eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, "In my opinion, Su Rao is quite suspicious. Lord Tang, what do you think?"

There was pressure in Minister Wang's words, and his eyes were like knives, staring straight at Tang Rui, as if forcing him to accept this point of view.

Faced with pressure, Tang Rui remained unmoved and said solemnly: "Minister Wang, Su Rao has no motive to participate in this case. Although she appeared at the crime scene, there is no direct evidence linking her to the case. Therefore, we cannot make an unfair judgment on her based on speculation alone."

The reason why Tang Rui was able to hold on to the position of Dali Temple Secretary for ten years was precisely because of his integrity and fairness, not because of his blind pursuit of power.

The reason why he was able to hold this position for a long time was entirely due to his extraordinary ability to solve cases. He repeatedly solved difficult problems for the Dali Temple and won the unanimous respect of both the upper and lower levels.

Minister Wang's expression flickered, and his cold eyes were fixed on Tang Rui, as if he was evaluating something.

Facing this cold scrutiny, Tang Rui remained upright, showing the character of an upright official.

Finally, Minister Wang snorted coldly and turned away.

Tang Rui returned to his study and reviewed the entire case again. He decided to report the matter directly to the emperor at the court meeting tomorrow morning.

After finishing all his affairs, he set out on his journey home.

Although he is a high-ranking official, Tang Rui still lives in the old house full of traces of time, living next to his neighbors and old friends.

Whether it is the heavy official business of the Dali Temple or the trivial matters between neighbors, from finding lost poultry to mediating quarrels between neighbors, people are willing to ask Tang Rui for justice and have great trust and reliance on him.

However, tonight's journey home seemed unusually different.

On weekdays, his clever and lovely little daughter would always fly over to him like a happy little bird, throw herself into his arms, and ask for a string of sweet candied haws in a coquettish manner the moment he stepped into the house.

But tonight, the house was unusually quiet, without any movement.

Tang Rui had an ominous premonition in his heart. He pushed open the gate and called out, "Madam, Lan'er?"

There was silence all around, with only the sound of one's own footsteps echoing in the empty yard.

Suddenly, a figure walked out from the shadows. It was Xier, the maid who served the lady. Tang Rui felt a little relieved.

"Xier, where are the madam and the young lady?" Tang Rui asked anxiously.

"Oh, the wife of the Minister of War came to visit just now and invited Madam and the young lady to visit her house." Xier replied.

Tang Rui's heart tightened: "The Minister of War's Mansion? Which Minister of War is it?"

The maid was startled by Tang Rui's nervous look. After thinking for a moment, she said cautiously, "It seems to be... Minister Wang."

Tang Rui's face turned pale in an instant, and the scene of Shangshu Wang getting angry and humiliated because his plan was thwarted emerged in his mind.

Could it be that Minister Wang wanted to take his wife and daughter as hostages in order to force him to frame Prince Yi's concubine?

Without giving it any more time to think, Tang Rui immediately set off for the Minister of War's residence.

It was late at night when he arrived and knocked on the heavy door.

After a long time, the palace's steward slowly appeared.

"I'm Tang Rui. I heard that my family is visiting here. It's getting late, so I came to take them home." Tang Rui explained his purpose briefly.

The butler led Tang Rui into the mansion and arranged for him to wait in the spacious living room. "Master Tang, please wait a moment. I will go and inform you."

Tang Rui nodded, never expecting that this wait would last two long hours.

Anxiety and uneasiness surged over him like a tide, and he tried to get up and go out, but was politely but firmly stopped by the guard.

"Master Tang, please wait patiently here."

Tang Rui had no choice but to sit down again, his anxiety growing more and more intense.

Just when he was extremely anxious, someone finally showed up, and it was none other than Minister Wang himself.

Minister Wang did not waste any time on the pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Sir Tang, have you thought carefully about what I proposed today?"

As expected, Minister Wang’s purpose was to have him falsely accuse Prince Yi’s concubine!

Tang Rui has been in the officialdom for decades. Although he dare not claim that he has never made any mistakes, he always adheres to fairness and justice in his heart. Asking him to frame the innocent goes against his principles and makes him feel guilty!

Minister Wang's smile seemed gentle, but it concealed a sharp edge: "It seems that Lord Tang needs more time to consider. You may as well go home and think about it slowly. Your wife and daughter will be taken care of by my family for the time being. I will ensure their safety."