NCCnovel Chapter 264 They tried to bribe me, so I'll just use threats.
Chapter 264 They tried to bribe me, so I'll just use threats.
Su Mu took the troublemakers away.
He keenly caught the fleeting look of envy and disappointment in her eyes and instantly understood what she was thinking.
She walked over, patted Wan Yuru on the shoulder, and winked playfully, "Manager Wan, look, so many customers are queuing up. You're going to be very busy today."
No matter how much she says, it's better to let Wan Yuru experience it for herself.
Upon hearing this, Wan Yuru lost all interest in self-pity and quickly said, "Cousin Wan, I'll go and get back to work!"
In fact, the shopkeeper doesn't need to do many things personally.
But Wan Yuru particularly enjoys the sense of accomplishment she gains after a busy and tiring day.
"lady!"
Not far away, Xizhu came running over, panting.
With a proud expression and her chest puffed out, she excitedly said, "Madam, I have investigated everything that you instructed me to do!"
"Great!" Yu Wan smiled and patted her head. "Let's go to Dali Temple."
At the Dali Temple, Su Mu ordered the yamen runners to lock up the five troublemakers together.
When he learned that Yu Wan had come to Dali Temple, he personally led her to the cell where the five people were being held.
"Lord Su, thank you very much today."
On the way, Yu Wan thanked him with a smile.
Su Mu glanced at her quickly, then looked away and said in a deep voice, "As the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, this is what I should do."
Yu Wan didn't point it out when he said that.
She told Xizhu to report the case. This kind of minor case of provoking trouble didn't need Su Mu, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, to come forward. Sending a yamen runner would have been enough.
But Su Mu came personally with his men.
Yu Wan thought that he was probably only doing this because he and Yun Shang were both working for Prince Chen.
Upon arriving at the cell where the five people were being held, the five men reacted differently upon seeing Yu Wan and Su Mu.
The man with a face full of scars and his companion looked dejected, while He Si and his two companions had eyes full of resentment.
Yu Wan's smile vanished, her gaze sweeping coldly over them as she spoke, "Yu's Company has always conducted business honestly and has no past grievances or recent conflicts with you. Why are you trying to frame Yu's Company?"
He Si and his group scoffed and turned their heads away.
The burly man and his companion exchanged a glance but said nothing.
Seeing their attitude, Yu Wan suddenly smiled, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Guo Fuchun lives at No. 37 Que'er Street. He has an elderly mother and a young child at home."
"Qiao Dahong lives at No. 23 Que'er Lane. He also has elderly parents and young children to support."
She paused, a sharp glint in her eyes, and said in a more emphasizing tone, "Last night, someone came to your door and gave you a sum of money, instructing you to cause trouble at Yu's place today. Am I right?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong's faces turned deathly pale, as if they had seen a ghost, their eyes filled with terror.
They didn't expect Yu Wan to find out their background so quickly!
Su Mu was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and he couldn't help but glance at Yu Wan a few more times.
I never expected that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion would be so calm and intelligent.
First, he sent his personal maid to the Dali Temple to report the matter to the authorities, and then he sent the maid to investigate the backgrounds of the two men...
But how did she find out so quickly?
Su Mu was genuinely curious.
He Si and the others were also drawn to Yu Wan's words and cast surprised glances at her.
Guo Fuchun, whose face was full of fierce features, was the first to lose his composure, and said in a trembling voice, "You... how did you know?"
Yu Wan's smile grew even brighter. "If you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place."
"You think you can get away with all these shady dealings?"
Qiao Dahong gritted his teeth, "We had no choice. Our family was just too poor. That money was a lifeline for us. We... we were forced into this situation!"
Yu Wan looked at them, her expression unmoved.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he said calmly, "Poverty is not an excuse for you to do evil."
Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound.
Yu Wan asked, "Who was the person who came looking for you yesterday?"
Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong exchanged a glance, a hint of hesitation and fear flashing in their eyes.
Then he quickly became resolute, keeping his mouth shut as if he had made up his mind to keep quiet.
The person who asked them to do the job said that if things were exposed and they revealed his identity, then his whole family would no longer have to stay in Shengjing.
As if guessing what they were thinking, Yu Wan suddenly took out two small silver bells tied with red strings from her sleeve.
The bells gleamed with a cold light in the dimly lit cell, their clear "ring-ring" sound standing out sharply in the silent cell.
Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong's expressions changed the moment they saw the small silver bell. They scrambled to their feet and rushed to the cell door like madmen, gripping the bars tightly until their knuckles turned white.
Qiao Dahong roared, "Where did you get this bell?!"
Guo Fuchun asked nervously, "What did you do to my son?!"
The only way to deal with someone who is so stubborn is to fight evil with evil.
Yu Wan smiled and shook the bell in her hand, which made a clear and melodious "ring-ring" sound that was extremely pleasant to hear.
But Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong felt extremely distressed when they heard this.
"What exactly did you do to him?!"
"If you dare lay a hand on my son, I will never let you get away with it!"
The two men growled angrily.
Su Mu's expression hardened, and he frowned as he looked at them. "Threatening a weak woman in front of me? It seems you want to spend the rest of your lives in jail."
Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong then realized that the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was still there, and they reluctantly shut their mouths, only staring angrily at Yu Wan.
Yu Wan said slowly, "If you want to frame the people of Yu Ji and bribe them with money to do things for you, then I have no choice but to force you to talk."
"If you want your sons to be safe and sound, tell us honestly who instructed you to frame Yu Ji!"
Her voice was soft, yet it sent chills down the spines of Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong!
Guo Fuchun and Qiao Dahong were torn between their inner thoughts and their own inner struggles.
On one hand, she was worried about her youngest son's safety; on the other hand, she was afraid of retaliation if she spoke up...
At this moment, both of them were filled with regret, realizing they shouldn't have taken the job.
Qiao Dahong stared intently at the silver bell in Yu Wan's hand, a conflicted look on his face. He opened his mouth, about to speak, "I..."
He had barely uttered a single word when Guo Fuchun suddenly grabbed him and said sternly, "I was almost intimidated by you, woman!"
Guo Fuchun looked at Su Mu and pointed at Yu Wan to complain, "Lord Su, we admit we did something wrong, but this woman is threatening us with our child's life. Please arrest her as well!"
Yu Wan burst out laughing.
A flash of annoyance crossed Guo Fuchun's face, turning it bright red like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He roared angrily:
"What are you laughing at! Minister Su of the Court of Judicial Review is always impartial and upright, and never shows favoritism. He will definitely stand up for us!"
"Is that so?" Yu Wan smiled and looked at Su Mu. "Lord Su, are you capable of showing favoritism?"
Su Mu frowned, glanced at Guo Fuchun expressionlessly, and said indifferently, "This official didn't hear anything."
This statement clearly indicates that the speaker is protecting Yu Wan.
Qiao Dahong's face turned pale, his worry for his youngest son reaching its peak. He shook off Guo Fuchun's hand and shouted at Yu Wan, "I'll talk! I'll talk! Don't touch my son!"
"It's the Prince's steward..."
He had only uttered five words when his voice abruptly stopped.
His face contorted in pain, his pupils constricted, and he turned his head to look back in disbelief.