Chapter 109 Seeking Justice
Jiang Shuyuan's whereabouts were suspicious, and she was also the roommate of the deceased Zhang Xinyue, so she immediately became the first suspect.
"Take her away!" The prefect of Jingzhao shouted and ordered the detectives.
"It's not me, it's really not me!" Jiang Shuyuan started crying in panic.
The Jingzhao prefect stared at Jiang Shuyuan coldly with an icy gaze, his tone unquestionable: "Jiang Shuyuan, your whereabouts are strange and you have a close relationship with the deceased. You have no choice but to confess! Take her away and interrogate her strictly!"
The constables immediately stepped forward and tried to take Jiang Shuyuan away. Jiang Shuyuan's eyes were blurred with tears and she struggled desperately. She knew she had to prove her innocence.
At this time, a woman in a green robe hurried over. It was Wu Xi, a female student of the Imperial Academy and a classmate of Jiang Shuyuan. When she arrived at the scene and saw Jiang Shuyuan being taken away, she hurried forward to stop them: "Jingzhao Prefecture Governor, please calm down! Jiang Shuyuan is not the murderer, please investigate!"
Jingzhao Prefecture Yin frowned, looked at Wu Xi, and said, "Wu Xi, since you are Jiang Shuyuan's classmate, do you know the reason for her strange whereabouts?"
Wu Xi said anxiously: "Jiang Shuyuan's whereabouts are strange because she has been investigating the cause of Zhang Xinyue's death recently. She thinks Zhang Xinyue's death is not simple, so she has been investigating secretly. I believe her, she is definitely not the murderer!"
The Jingzhao prefect groaned for a moment and said, "In that case, are you willing to guarantee her?"
Wu Xi said without hesitation: "I am willing! If Jiang Shuyuan is the murderer, I am willing to bear all the blame!"
Jingzhao prefect looked at Wu Xi's determined eyes, nodded, and said, "Okay, take Jiang Shuyuan back to the prefect's mansion for the time being and keep her under strict supervision. Wu Xi, if you can prove Jiang Shuyuan's innocence, I will let her out."
Wu Xi looked at the Jingzhao prefect with gratitude and followed the constable back to the prefect's mansion.
In the prefectural government, Jiang Shuyuan was held in solitary confinement in a room. She was in a heavy mood, but she knew she had to cheer up and prove her innocence. She began to recall what had happened recently, trying to find clues.
On the other hand, Wu Xi asked around in the prefectural government, trying to find evidence to prove Jiang Shuyuan's innocence. She found another roommate of Zhang Xinyue, named Luo Xiyi.
Luo Xiyi was also very anxious when she learned that Jiang Shuyuan was suspected. She told Wu Xi that before Zhang Xinyue's death, the three of them had discussed a problem together, which was the recent theft case in the Imperial College.
Wu Xi's eyes lit up, she felt that this was an important clue. She immediately returned to the prefectural government and told the prefect of Jingzhao the news.
Upon hearing this, the prefect of Jingzhao immediately sent people to investigate the theft case in the Imperial College.
With this evidence, Jingzhao prefect immediately ordered Jiang Shuyuan to be released. Jiang Shuyuan looked at Wu Xi gratefully, and the two hugged and cried.
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the next day.
"Sir, we caught a female disciple sneaking around and trying to leave the Imperial College through the back door!"
The constable came in escorting someone.
It was Luo Xiyi, Zhang Xinyue’s roommate who had not shown up since the incident.
The prefect of Jingzhao frowned, his eyes as cold as ice, and fell directly on Luo Xiyi. The atmosphere in the hall froze instantly, and everyone's eyes were focused on this female disciple. Luo Xiyi had a blank expression, and her eyes revealed an indescribable firmness.
"Luo Xiyi, what are you doing? Why did you leave the Imperial College without permission?" The prefect of Jingzhao spoke in a stern tone, his eyes as sharp as knives.
Luo Xiyi raised her head and looked at the Jingzhao prefect, saying calmly, "Sir, I did not leave without permission. I have been investigating Zhang Xinyue's affairs for the past few days, but unfortunately I still have no clues. Today, I got some clues and want to go out and investigate."
"Humph, clues? Do you think I will believe you?" Jingzhao Prefecture Yin sneered, "Do you know that leaving the Imperial College without permission is against the law?"
Luo Xiyi's eyes flashed with determination: "Sir, I know it is illegal to leave the Imperial College without permission, but I can't just sit back and watch what happened to Zhang Xinyue. She is my roommate and my friend. I must find out the truth and seek justice for her."
The Jingzhao prefect's expression eased slightly, but he was still serious: "Who do you think you are? Can a female student of the Imperial College do whatever she wants?"
"Sir, I know I cannot compare with the Imperial College, but I have my beliefs." Luo Xiyi straightened his back with a firm look in his eyes.
At this time, a woman in green came in. She was Luo Xiyi's classmate and friend, named Liu Qingqing. When Liu Qingqing saw Luo Xiyi being arrested, she hurried forward to plead: "Sir, please let Luo Xiyi go. She is a good person. She just wants to find out the truth and seek justice for Zhang Xinyue."
Jingzhao Prefecture Yin looked at Liu Qingqing, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Liu Qingqing, do you believe her too?"
Liu Qingqing nodded: "Yes, sir. Luo Xiyi is a kind and upright person. She would not leave the Imperial College for no reason. Please give her a chance to investigate."
The prefect of Jingzhao was silent for a moment, then he spoke slowly: "Well, since you all say so, then I will give you a chance. Luo Xiyi, I can let you leave the Imperial College to investigate, but you have to promise me that you must find out the truth as soon as possible and without any mistakes."
Luo Xiyi's eyes flashed with gratitude, and she immediately knelt down: "Thank you, sir. I will definitely find out the truth as soon as possible and seek justice for Zhang Xinyue."
The Jingzhao prefect nodded and turned to the detective: "Release her, but strengthen surveillance. If you find anything unusual, report it immediately."
The constable followed the order and released Luo Xiyi. Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing smiled at each other, their gratitude overflowing with words.
After leaving the lobby of Jingzhao Prefecture, Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing returned to the Imperial College.
……
On this day, Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing were walking in the garden of the Imperial College. Suddenly, a female disciple in green came over, approached them mysteriously, and whispered, "Do you want to know about Zhang Xinyue? I know some inside information."
Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes. They hurriedly asked, "What do you know? Tell me!"
The green-clad female disciple looked around and made sure no one was eavesdropping, then whispered, "On the night Zhang Xinyue disappeared, I saw a dark figure wandering around the back door of the Imperial College. I thought the figure was suspicious, so I followed it for a distance. But then the figure disappeared into the darkness, and I never found it again."
Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing looked at each other and made up their minds. They decided to continue investigating along this clue and must find out the truth.
Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing asked around and finally found the black shadow. After some interrogation, the black shadow admitted that he was an insider of the Imperial College and was instructed to take Zhang Xinyue out of the Imperial College.
Luo Xiyi and Liu Qingqing were overjoyed and immediately told the news to the prefect of Jingzhao.