Shengjing Noble

Chapter 461: Sheltering Criminals

Su Lanyin frowned and turned to look at her elder and second brothers, her heart agitated.

She had considered this before, but for Su Shengming's safety, she could only take care of one thing first.

As for the rest, we'll take it one step at a time.

Thinking of this, she said, "Your Highness, what evidence do you have to prove that my Lu family is shielding criminals?"

"Just because you personally took Su Shengming and Song Huaizhi away from the Crown Prince's Mansion, if you hadn't released them, they should be imprisoned in the Dali Temple awaiting their fate!"

Su Lanyin retorted: "Your Highness, have you forgotten that it was you who released my third brother and Song Huaizhi? If you are talking about shielding them, then you are also shielding them by letting the criminals go without permission?"

Fu Mingheng was choked and speechless.

If he didn't want to get the remaining 40,000 taels, how could he have released Su Shengming and Song Huaizhi first?

He didn't expect Su Lanyin to use this to turn the tables on him. Did she really think he was a paper tiger?

"Humph, I let him go because I didn't know he had trespassed into the palace!"

"Then why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince accept 50,000 taels from my Lu family?"

"Isn't it because you came to me and said he was locked up by my fifth brother?"

"Then why was my third brother imprisoned by the Fifth Prince for no reason? Could it be that the Fifth Prince arrested him?"

"He broke into the palace on his own!" Fu Mingli shouted, "I didn't go to arrest him!"

Fu Mingheng glared at him fiercely, feeling as if he was disappointed in his friend.

Su Lanyin curled her lips and sneered, "My third brother broke into the palace and was imprisoned in the Fifth Prince's Palace. In order to rescue him, I gave His Royal Highness the Crown Prince 50,000 taels to settle the matter. But you took the money and came here to cause trouble for the Lu family. Isn't that a bit untrustworthy?"

"You, you are just making up excuses!"

Fu Mingheng felt guilty for a moment and shouted angrily.

"Who is making up excuses? Justice is in the hearts of the people. If Your Highness feels that our Lu family is not doing things right, you can let the government make the decision. What do you think?"

"Su Lanyin, you are really a stubborn person. I can't argue with you, but that doesn't mean this matter will end here! Since your Lu family has this attitude, let's wait and see!"

After saying that, Fu Mingheng stopped talking nonsense and left the Lu family with his men in big strides.

Only when they all left did Su Lanyin breathe a sigh of relief.

Lu Wanjun pulled her aside anxiously and asked, "Tell mother, how is your third brother?"

"Don't worry, mother. Third brother is fine, but he has left Shengjing."

"Where did he go?"

"I...I don't know."

Even if she knew, she couldn't say it.

The fewer people who know about this, the better. If they knew, it would only harm themselves.

Lu Wanjun looked at her two sons: "What about you?"

"us……"

Su Lanyin quickly winked at the two of them.

Su Shengyan couldn't bear to deceive Lu Wanjun, so he could only say seriously: "Mother, you don't have to worry about this matter. We are here to ensure that my third brother can return safely after this matter is over."

Su Shengyun also nodded quickly: "Yes, it is a good thing for my third brother to leave Shengjing. At least he will not be arrested and thrown into jail. If he really falls into the hands of the prince, he will definitely be dead or disabled."

When Lu Wanjun heard this, she realized that this made sense. She sighed and nodded, "Oh, it's all my fault! It's all my fault. If he had been well educated since he was young, he wouldn't have acted so impulsively."

Su Lanyin stepped forward to support her: "Mother, don't let your imagination run wild. If you get sick from this, we will be even more worried."

"Well, I...I know, but if you have any news about your third brother, you must tell me."

"Okay, I promise you, if Third Brother writes to me, I will show it to you."

Su Shengyan thought about it and suggested, "By the way, Zuixianlou is demolishing the hall. If mother is free, she can go and watch and tell them to follow the blueprints and make sure they don't make any mistakes."

Su Shengyun also nodded quickly: "My third brother was in charge of this matter before, but now that he is not here, mother will take over for him."

"Okay, I'll pack up and leave for Zuixianlou. You guys will also be taking up your posts, so hurry up and get ready."

Su Lanyin: "Then I'll accompany you to Zuixianlou."

"Let's go."

Only after seeing the mother and daughter walking away did Su Shengyan relax.

"Find something for my mother to do, so she won't have to worry about it and feel sad again."

"That's true, brother. But you're about to go out with the army, so you must pack your luggage in advance. Can I help you pack it?"

"Okay, I just happen to have something to tell you. When I'm not in Shengjing, this family depends on you."

……

The next day.

Everyone in the Lu family was busy helping Su Shengyan prepare the necessities for his departure, when suddenly, a group of people rushed in from outside.

This time, the leader was actually Wang Chang, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.

"Lord Wang, what do you mean?"

Wang Chang stood with his hands behind his back and said in a cold voice: "Su Shengming broke into the palace and intended to murder the prince. There is evidence and witnesses. I have been ordered to arrest him."

"You're talking nonsense! How could my son murder the prince?" Lu Wanjun had a bad temper. When she heard that her son was framed, she immediately became furious and rushed forward to argue.

Su Shengyan hurriedly stopped her. After all, the other party was the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. If he really got angry and took them all away, it would be difficult to deal with.

"Mother, let me talk to him."

Su Shengyun stepped forward, bowed his hands, and then said, "Sir, is there any misunderstanding here?"

Wang Chang sneered disdainfully: "Misunderstanding? The Fifth Prince personally sent someone to hand over the evidence to me, how could there be a misunderstanding?"

"What evidence?" Su Lanyin asked puzzledly.

The officer beside Wang Chang immediately stepped forward holding something, which was the dagger that Su Shengming carried with him.

If I remember correctly, it was given to him by Su Lanyin for self-defense. It must have been snatched from him when Fu Mingli locked him up, or it must have been accidentally dropped in the palace.

"This is the murder weapon he used to murder the Fifth Prince!" Wang Chang said.

Su Shengyan frowned: "This is impossible, my third brother would never murder the prince!"

Wang Chang sneered: "You said you can't do it, so you can't do it? What, do you think I'm a fool? Today, either hand over Su Shengming, or I will treat all of you as accomplices and take you to the prison for interrogation!"

Su Lanyin understood that they were not coming for Su Shengming, but for their entire family!

If they were all arrested, they wouldn't even have a chance to change their testimony.

The third brother just left not long ago. If he heard the news, he would definitely come back and fall into the trap.

By then, it will be all over!

Thinking of this, she immediately said loudly: "It has nothing to do with others, this dagger is mine..."

She was about to take all the responsibility on herself, but Su Shengyan hurriedly stepped forward to block her and interrupted her loudly.

"Sir, this dagger is mine! If you want to arrest someone, arrest me. It has nothing to do with anyone else!"

"Brother!" Su Lanyin grabbed his sleeve, her eyes full of anxiety.