Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

Chapter 284 Ups and downs

"How dare you, Chen Wensheng, steal relief supplies from the national treasury. Tell me who your accomplice is," the interrogator shouted sternly.

Chen Wensheng trembled and curled up into a ball. "If you want to avoid physical pain, you'd better tell the truth. Otherwise, these torture instruments will be inflicted on you one by one until you tell the whole truth."

Seeing those iron tools stained with blood, Chen Wensheng was terrified and begged loudly, "Don't, don't do this."

At this point, he knew that hiding it was useless. Even if he didn't tell anyone, the emperor would find a way to reveal all the secrets. He had run out of options, and only a hopeless fate awaited him.

Tears rolled down his cheeks as Chen Wensheng burst into tears: "If I tell you everything, will you forgive my family? I have elderly parents and a child who is about to be born..."

Considering that Chen Wensheng had served the court loyally for many years, the emperor promised to let the Chen family go as long as he confessed truthfully. However, the Chen family would be deprived of their titles, their property would be confiscated, and they would become civilians.

After being relieved of the burden on his mind, Chen Wensheng told everything he knew with tears in his eyes.

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In an elegant seat of a teahouse in Beijing, a variety of exquisite snacks are placed on the table.

Ye Yunzi picked up a piece of cake nervously, but did not eat it. She just kneaded it repeatedly until it broke into pieces.

Yu Shu suddenly rushed to the window, opened it and shouted, "Miss, it's raining."

"It's raining?" Ye Yunzi looked out the window and saw the sky was gray and the drizzle was forming a bead curtain, which was a unique scene.

She whispered to herself, "Will he get wet..." She frowned slightly, a little worried.

At this moment, the door of the private room was gently pushed open and a figure walked in.

When she saw that person, Ye Yunzi's eyes suddenly lit up and her heart was filled with ripples.

When she noticed Shen Siyan's wet shoulders, she frowned slightly and said softly, "Yu Shu, bring a towel."

"Okay, miss." Yu Shu responded.

Ye Yunzi poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Shen Siyan, asking with a hint of reproach: "Why didn't you hold an umbrella?"

"The rain came too quickly, and I wanted to see you so much, so I didn't go back to get an umbrella." Shen Siyan replied with some apology in his tone.

Ye Yunzi raised her eyes to look at him, and was met with his fiery and deep gaze.

Her face turned red and she quickly turned her head away to avoid his sight.

"I heard that you encountered trouble on the way to disaster relief, but fortunately you solved it."

"Thanks to your support." Shen Siyan said, reaching out and gently holding Ye Yunzi's hand.

Ye Yunzi's face turned even redder, and she tried to pull her hand away but failed. At this moment, Shen Siyan took out a white jade ring and carefully put it on her.

Outside the door, Yu Shu, who was about to come in, saw this scene, a knowing smile appeared on her face, and she quietly retreated.

Shen Siyan continued, "The situation was urgent at the time, and I used some of the Su Mansion's inventory. Later, I tracked those people down and replenished the supplies."

"Well handled." Ye Yunzi nodded in approval, admiring his ability to solve problems quickly.

"In this case, we just need to find out who is behind this."

Ye Yunzi smiled and breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the Fourth Prince would probably not be able to escape this time.

As long as Lord Chen explains clearly, they can follow the clues to find the Fourth Prince, expose his ambitions, and alert the Emperor.

But she immediately frowned: "Will things really go so smoothly?"

Shen Siyan clenched his fists and realized that they were still holding each other tightly. Ye Yunzi also noticed this, coughed lightly, and withdrew her hand.

She gently stroked the white jade ring, and a blush appeared on her face.

Shen Siyan's hands were empty, but the warm feeling just now left him with an endless aftertaste.

His eyes dimmed slightly, with a hint of loss: "See how he gets out of this."

Chen Wensheng told the whole truth, and the emperor was determined to investigate the case thoroughly.

After the news that the relief supplies were almost stolen spread, if Chen Wensheng had not been exposed, the Seventh Prince would probably have been blamed for it.

Everyone was talking about it, secretly speculating whether it was the Fourth Prince's doing, but no one dared to speak out.

When leaving the Golden Palace, Baili Ye and Baili Yan met face to face. Their eyes exchanged and the air was filled with a cold atmosphere. Seeing this, others avoided them one after another, fearing that they would be involved.

Baili Yan's eyes were full of disgust towards Baili Ye, and he wished he could tear him into pieces; while Baili Ye always maintained a calm attitude, as if no disputes in the world could move him.

He raised the corners of his mouth and whispered, "Congratulations, Seventh Brother, for your great achievement." But to Baili Yan, these words sounded like a bone-chilling chill.

"All this is thanks to my fourth brother!" Baili Yan said gritting his teeth.

"Seventh brother, you are too modest. Apart from recommending you, I had no involvement in this matter. This credit is entirely due to your ability." Baili Ye said with a smile and patted Baili Yan on the shoulder.

Although Baili Yan regarded the other party as his mortal enemy, he couldn't help but admire him in his heart. To be so calm, one must have extraordinary self-control.

After Baili Ye left, Baili Yan stared at his back for a long time, his face becoming increasingly gloomy. Could it be that the other party really had a way to escape unscathed? Otherwise, how could he be so calm?

Three days later, the truth of the case was finally revealed, but the ending was shocking.

"Xu Chi?" The emperor tightly grasped the armrest of the dragon throne, shocked, "How could it be him?"

Not only the emperor, but everyone present was stunned and could not believe their ears.

"General Xu Chi, how is this possible..." Someone shook his head and sighed, "Absolutely impossible, there must be something wrong. How could General Xu do such a thing?"

"That's right." Everyone echoed.

Baili Yan frowned, not understanding why Xu Chi was dragged into this. As a frontier defender, Xu Chi had made many outstanding achievements and was deeply loved by the people.

Even if he had the opportunity to return to the court to receive a title, he resolutely chose to stay on the border and continue to defend the country.

Now he is accused of stealing relief supplies...

This news not only shocked the entire court, but also made everyone deeply suspicious of this former hero.

The emperor's face was gloomy, and he ordered in a cold voice: "Search again."

"Yes, sir." The people from the Ministry of Justice did not dare to delay and immediately prepared to search again.

At this moment, the door of the Golden Palace suddenly opened, and a warrior in armor walked into the hall. His aura was so awe-inspiring that everyone present couldn't help but bow their heads.

Everyone automatically made way for the soldier to pass.

"Your Majesty, all is well." The soldier knelt on one knee and saluted with his fists clasped. His firm voice shocked people's hearts.

The emperor looked at the soldier, his brows furrowed, his heart in turmoil.

"Your Majesty, please take a look at this blood-written document." The soldier took out a folded piece of white paper from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Everyone's attention was attracted by this mysterious letter.

The emperor waved his hand, and the eunuch beside him took the blood letter and handed it to him.