Return Ten Times As Much [7]
Geng Zhong was a handsome man in his thirties. He had a stern face, unsmiling expression, and a tall and straight back. He exuded the temperament of a military man. He had been in charge of prisons for many years. Thus, he emitted a majestic yet cold aura. The people standing in front of him didnât dare to move.
The moment Huang Bei Yue walked in, Geng Zhong could immediately tell that she was Princess Bei Yue. He immediately stood up. Geng Zhong stepped forward, his clothes fluttered as he knelt on the ground, bowing to her.
âCommander of Justice, Geng Zhong greets Princess Bei Yue!â
âCommander of Justice, please get up,â Huang Bei Yue quickly said. The official position of the Commander of Justice was very high. Even though she is a princess, there was no need for him to be so courteous!
Yet Geng Zhong had performed all the etiquette before he was willing to rise. This action made everyone in the hall extremely unhappy, they all felt resentment in their hearts.
âThis time, I will investigate the matter of the arson and find out what happened. I will give the princess an explanation,â Geng Zhong said in a serious tone. He swept his cold eyes across everyoneâs faces in the hall. Everyone shuddered and shrank back simultaneously.
âThank you, Commander of Justice.â Huang Bei Yue slightly helped him up.
âServing the princess is my duty.â Geng Zhong took out a brocade box from his storage ring as he said this, âThese are two sleeping pills. The princess mustâve been frightened and feel uneasy. Princess should place these sleeping pills in the incense burner to calm your nerves and heart.â
Huang Bei Yue took it and laughed, âHow can I let you spend so much money? Dong Ling, bring the White Jade Snow Ginseng Pill that was given to me by Old Master and give it to the Commander of Justice.â
Geng Zhong quickly stood up, âPrincess, you mustnât. I canât accept this gift.â
âUncle Geng, this isnât a bribe. My mother had often mentioned you when she was alive but I never got the chance to meet you. So treat this as Bei Yue is showing you filial respect. If you donât want it, then it shows that you donât consider me your friend.â
The way she called him âUncle Gengâ made Geng Zhongâs heart heat up. When he heard her mention Princess Zhang, he was even more moved. He sighed, âYouâve grown so much now and had become more sensible. Uncle Geng hasnât taken good care of you Iâm ashamed to face your mother.â
âDonât say that, Uncle Geng. Iâm already really sorry for troubling you this time.â
Geng Zhong said seriously, âThis time, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and definitely not hold back!â
Although this Geng Zhong was recommended by Princess Zhang for the position of Commander of Justice, he was still investigating both the residence of Duke An and Princess Zhang. Duke Anâs residence wouldnât hold any influence over him. However, in Princess Zhangâs residence, there is Xiao Yuan Cheng. He is the emperorâs brother-in-law as well as Huang Bei Yueâs father. So if he investigates, he would have his hands tied.
However, when Huang Bei Yue mentioned Princess Zhang, Geng Zhong couldnât help but think about Princess Zhangâs sudden death that year. Whatâs more, he had just seen how emaciated and haggard she (HBY) is with her own eyes so he would investigate everything without any leak!
When the people under the Commander of Justice came to investigate, the people in the residence naturally took a leave of absence. They didnât attend Ling Yang College, and Xiao Yuan Cheng didnât go to the military base.
Flowing Cloud Pavilion, which had been half burnt, now looked exceptionally desolate. Steward Zhouâs corpse was carried out, while Pei Yu could only kneel on the ground, crying incessantly.
Only after seeing Steward Zhouâs corpse with his own eyes did Xiao Yuan Cheng feel truly relieved.
The news regarding Princess Zhangâs residence being set on fire had already spread through Lin Huai City. By noon, young master Luo Luo of the Bu Ji Er family had personally come to visit. As soon as he entered, Princess Ying Ye had also arrived.