Chapter 24 Interrogation

Recalling the details of the battle that night, Jiang Chen's thoughts churned. He instructed, "Jing Yue, send someone to investigate the army that appeared in the western suburbs of Dijin that night. I want to know whose troops they are."

"Also, Feng Jin, go and inform the Imperial Concubine that I am well. When I'm less busy with state affairs, I will go back to see her and chat about family matters."

"Yes!"

Jing Yue and Feng Jin accepted their orders and left.

Jiang Chen felt mentally tired after dealing with so many matters in a row. He couldn't help but think of Consort Shu's soft, fragrant body.

He just wanted to lie in her gentle embrace right now, to properly caress the beauty's plumpness.

But looking at the mountain of memorials piled up on the imperial desk, he could only sigh helplessly and suppress the lewd thoughts in his mind.

"Xu Mu, prepare the imperial carriage. I'm going to the imperial prison to personally interrogate the Mei Wen Shi family!"

"Yes!"

...

Imperial prison.

The dark, lightless prison was filled with the stench of blood.

The damp, cold air was filled with sobs and pleas. From time to time, a few shrill screams that pierced the stone walls could be heard.

As the leaders of the rebellion, the Mei family members were heavily guarded and confined to the lowest level of the imperial prison.

Jiang Chen sat in a neatly decorated cell, his eyes cold.

Behind him were armored guards with swords, protecting him from danger.

*creak.*

The door opened, and a jailer dragged in a blood-covered man.

This man was Mei Wen Shi's trusted butler, a man who had originally been very refined, but was now unrecognizable, tortured beyond human recognition.

He had been captured while leading troops into the palace and thrown directly into the imperial prison after being disarmed.

"I don't want to waste time on you. Tell me the accomplices behind Mei Wen Shi, and I can let you go." Jiang Chen's tone was indifferent.

The butler lay prostrate on the ground, his blood-stained face showing a hint of mockery. He said venomously, "You dog emperor, I'm not one of those cowardly rats who fear death!"

After saying this, he gasped for breath and sneered, "You're asking me this, so it seems you haven't found out anything, right? If you want me to talk, you can forget about it!"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

It seemed that he had pulled his wound too hard, and blood gushed from his mouth, and he began to cough violently.

But his blood-red eyes never wavered, staring at Jiang Chen, filled with murderous intent and hatred.

Jiang Chen was not provoked. He frowned and said, "Mei Wen Shi is dead. Is a dead man worth you risking your life like this?"

The butler snorted coldly and gritted his teeth. "What do you know?"

"Lord Mei treated me like a national scholar. I must repay him as a national scholar. A mere life is not worth mentioning!"

"Oh, really? Your master-servant relationship is touching."

As he said this, a playful look flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes. He deliberately said, "Then, if I tell you that Mei Wen Shi's life was ended by his allies, would you avenge him?"

The butler was stunned for a moment, then raged, "You dog emperor, stop trying to sow discord here. I don't believe you!"

"The root cause of the lord's failure and death lies with you, the dog emperor. I won't say anything. I'm waiting for you to be torn to pieces by those ambitious people in the dark! To lose everything!"

"Your ending will be a hundred times, a thousand times more miserable than the lord's!"

His voice was not loud, but it was filled with deep hatred and curses, making people shudder.

Even though he was seriously injured and had no offensive power, the guards in the prison couldn't help but look at him with extreme vigilance.

Jiang Chen didn't have any extreme reaction. He had seen this kind of look many times since cleaning up the court, and he was used to it.

"It seems you don't believe me!"

"In that case, I'll ask you, why was it only the Mei family who besieged the palace on the night of the decisive battle? Why didn't those behind the scenes come to help?"

"They are allies with Mei Wen Shi. Shouldn't they support such a big event?"

The butler was slightly stunned, then sneered, "I'm just a prisoner. I can't control so much. I only know that the master and young master died at your hands, so I must avenge them."

Hearing this, a cold look appeared on Jiang Chen's face. He said lightly, "Is letting go of the people who really killed Mei Wen Shi also called avenging him?"

"If that old fox knew about this, he would probably be angered to death again!"

After saying this, Jiang Chen waved his hand. "I'll give you another month to consider. This is your last chance. Think carefully before answering me."

"Remember, Mei Wen Shi died because of the schemes of his allies. If you really want to avenge him, you shouldn't reject me."

After saying this, Jiang Chen raised his hand and ordered people to drag the butler away.

At this time, the butler was also obviously shaken. The hostility in his eyes had lessened a lot, but he still did not give in.

Jiang Chen was not in a hurry and prepared to interrogate him slowly.

At this time, Feng Jin stepped forward and whispered in Jiang Chen's ear, "Your Majesty, the rebel Mei Wen Shi's wife, Song, is also in prison. This woman is charming. Would you like this old servant to have her brought out?"

Jiang Chen's expression stiffened, and he said with a dark face, "Do you not want to be the chief eunuch in front of me anymore?"

"In your eyes, am I such a lecherous, indiscriminate person?"

Feng Jin was shocked. He knew that he had backfired and quickly knelt down to apologize, but he felt a little depressed in his heart.

Your Majesty... why did he suddenly change his temperament? This shouldn't be!

He had served in front of the Emperor for so long. Didn't the Emperor always favor this kind of charming woman? Why did he sternly refuse this time?

Just as Feng Jin was puzzled, Jiang Chen, who had been full of righteousness, suddenly changed the subject.

He said solemnly, "Although I am not that kind of person, this woman is the rebel's wife and is highly suspicious. For safety's sake, I still have to see this woman."

"Go and bring Song here. I want to take a good look... to interrogate her properly!"

"Ah?" Feng Jin was stunned for a moment, a little confused.

Jiang Chen glared at him and said angrily, "Why haven't you gone yet? Do you want me to invite you personally?"

Feng Jin felt a chill down his spine and quickly led the jailer to bring the person.

An hour later, Jiang Chen's interrogation ended.

After interrogating Mei Wen Shi's wives, concubines, staff, and relatives, he still didn't get any useful information.

Although Jiang Chen had expected this situation, he was still disappointed.

These people had been arrested by Mei Wen Shi before he launched the rebellion. They were just abandoned pawns and had no value.

As for that Song, Jiang Chen did not take her away.

He was the Emperor and did not lack women at all. There was no need to force these poor women.

In addition, he still had some admiration for his opponent, Mei Wen Shi, and did not want to humiliate him like this.

In the evening.

Jiang Chen had just changed his clothes, cleared away the blood from the imperial prison, and was preparing to go to Consort Shu's palace.

At this time, Feng Jin suddenly came to report that Empress Dowager Lu had prepared a dinner and was waiting for Jiang Chen to come.

As a junior, Jiang Chen naturally could not refuse the invitation from his elder.

However, he was really itching for Consort Shu's slender legs.

The cultivation of the Qiankun Guiding Technique had increased his need for affairs of the bedchamber several times. In addition, he had recently bought many gadgets from the people...

Jiang Chen looked at the invitation in his hand, feeling a little disappointed.