The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 237 Reopening the Files

Empress Wang spoke sincerely and was genuinely grateful to Li Jiangui for his willingness to investigate, so that Li Huaijiang wouldn't have to do so many dangerous things.

"As you know, if this matter is truly investigated, the results will be extremely important to the three of you."

Empress Wang lowered her eyes and said, "No matter what the outcome, I humbly beg Your Majesty to punish only me and not implicate Huai Jiang. Huai Jiang has already suffered a lot these past years."

Ever since Li Huaijiang learned about that incident, he has never spoken frankly with Empress Wang.

Both women had their own agendas. Li Huaijiang was unwilling to drag Empress Wang into the mess, but how could Empress Wang let her go alone?

Looking at his wife, Lee Geon-kyu nodded in agreement.

After everyone left, the people who went to search for things in Jiang Fengxiao's former residence returned, and they actually dug up a tattered envelope.

Some of the writing on the letter was blurred, but it was still possible to identify who it belonged to.

“I have kept this family letter hidden. I know that as long as I do this for Father, I will be the one to be silenced. So I kept it a secret. This is also out of necessity.”

If he had a choice, he would never have done that.

Fortunately, after so many years of wandering and hardship, they did not fall into the hands of Zhao Wanfu and Li Jing.

Jiang Fengxiao was somewhat at a loss as to how she had managed to get through all these years.

Looking at the handwriting, Li Jiangui accepted the item.

"Summon Yu Qi here. I will only feel at ease if I entrust this matter to him."

Li Jiangui wanted to know that things were pretty much clear, and now it was time for Yu Qi to finish things up.

Jiang Fengxiao pursed her lips. This Yu Qi was most likely from the Dali Temple. She wondered if Li Jing had any people working for the Dali Temple.

He was taken away with a heavy heart, leaving Zhou Yurong behind.

Li Jiangui looked at Zhou Yurong and said, "You're an idiot. Judging from your appearance, you know nothing."

Although Zhou Yurong was stupid, he was very bold. He had been doing these dirty deeds for so many years without being discovered. If Pei Du and Shen Hanyu hadn't investigated, who knows when they would have been found out.

Zhou Yurong shuddered.

"Alright, take him away and hand him over to Yu Qi for processing."

Li Jiangui knew that Yu Qi was a truly capable person. He valued talented people and knew that Yu Qi had some connection with Li Huaijiang, but he didn't care.

Now that Zhao Wanfu has become his adversary, Li Jiangui needs to cultivate another person, someone capable of succeeding Zhao Wanfu.

Yu Qi understood the emperor's intentions when he received the two men and the emperor's edict.

Li Huaijiang was at the princess's residence when Empress Wang sent her a message.

"The investigation is finally about to begin."

Li Huaijiang looked into the distance, wondering what her brother's reaction would be upon hearing this.

The palace maid changed Li Huaijiang's wine, saying, "Your Highness has achieved your wish."

Li Huaijiang raised his hand to stop her from continuing.

"It's not time yet. Let's gather everything we've found over the years. As long as Father Emperor reopens the files, I will make sure Li Jing pays for his crimes in blood!"

Li Huaijiang hated Li Jing to the core. They were brothers, but Li Jing was a man who would stop at nothing to get the position of crown prince.

My elder brother was the undisputed choice for crown prince back then, and no one could shake his position, so as long as the matter didn't escalate, my father wouldn't punish him.

He used so many lives in Lizhou to secure his position as crown prince. Li Huaijiang breathed a sigh of relief; it was time for him to pay for it.

"Tell Wei Jianfeng and the others to get ready."

These people will play a significant role at that time.

The palace maids responded in unison.

Yu Qi carefully investigated what Jiang Fengxiao said and then verified it. As it turned out, what Jiang Fengxiao confessed was true.

Looking at Jiang Fengxiao, Yu Qi suddenly asked, "Are there still many things you haven't explained?"

Jiang Fengxiao is the kind of person who won't talk unless you ask him, and even then, he'll think it over carefully before answering.

This guy, who wouldn't budge no matter what, suddenly relented at the crucial moment.

Yu Qi was well aware of Jiang Fengxiao's importance, and he kept a close eye on him, fearing that Li Jing's side might take advantage of the situation.

Jiang Fengxiao's eyes flickered: "The Emperor values ​​you so much that he entrusted me to you. If you want to know, I will naturally tell you. After all, I don't want to die such a miserable death."

He looked around. He had been scared for the past few days, but now he didn't feel that way anymore.

He was also safe with Yu Qi, as he regarded Yu Qi as one of the emperor's men and did not suspect that Yu Qi was related to Li Huaijiang.

Seeing Jiang Fengxiao becoming increasingly unrestrained, Yu Qi couldn't help but smile.

"You're quite cunning, but I like people like you because they know how to be pragmatic. By the way, you've been back for so long, do you want to see Prime Minister Zhao? He misses you quite a bit. When they found your body, he was heartbroken."

Jiang Fengxiao froze. He knew nothing about the corpse. Since returning, he had not had any contact with anyone from that side.

"Prime Minister Zhao has been wanting to come to the Dali Temple for the past few days, but the Emperor has not allowed it. However, I can open a secret passage for him."

Jiang Fengxiao's smile faded slightly.

"Lord Yu, you jest. I am merely an adopted son; it would be best if I did not see you."

Would Zhao Wanfu weep for his death? Jiang Fengxiao sneered repeatedly, realizing Zhao Wanfu was probably just waiting for him to die. The corpse was likely a carefully orchestrated arrangement by Zhao Wanfu.

Thinking of this, Jiang Fengxiao felt a chill run down his spine. What exactly was Yu Qi up to?

"The case file has been reopened. Princess Huaijiang will not give up this opportunity, nor will the Crown Prince. I can't think of anything else I should do."

Shen Hanyu knew that the area ahead was not one she could access. The safest approach was to let them investigate further, while she herself uncovered the cause of Shen Yanzhi's death within the investigation.

Pei Du thought for a moment: "Don't rush, let's see how things develop first, and we'll deal with each move as it comes."

He knew that Shen Hanyu was in a hurry because it concerned Shen Yanzhi, and this was Shen Hanyu's only chance.

Now that Li Jing has made no move, Zhao Wanfu has also quieted down.

Pei Du sent people to Dali Temple to protect Jiang Fengxiao; Jiang Fengxiao cannot die for the time being.

"The interrogation of Lord Yu did not go smoothly; Jiang Fengxiao was too shrewd."

Moreover, given the long time that has passed, Jiang Fengxiao could use his memory to lie in certain places without them noticing.

This is the most troublesome part.

"How long did it take to investigate the matter in Lizhou back then?" Shen Hanyu asked.

Pei Du paused for a moment, then said, "Half a year."

He knew about this matter; he had heard some people talk about it. In just six months, Li Sheng's status plummeted, and he became universally hated. It was at this time that Li Jing appeared in front of everyone.

He was the most promising prince besides Li Sheng. Li Jiangui didn't have many children, and Li Jun had no interest in the struggle for power, but Li Jing happened to be one of them.

Li Jing lived up to expectations and quickly climbed up to secure his position.

Because Li Huaijiang pleaded for Li Sheng, Li Jiangui was angry at the time, so Li Huaijiang was also disliked by Li Jiangui. Their relationship has only eased somewhat in recent years.