Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1458

Capítulo 1458: Chapter 1453: Heartless and Unfeeling

On the way back to Jinguan City, Bai Qingjue walked side by side with Bai Qingyan, talking about today’s events in Jinguan City.

“The coroner has examined the case; the butcher was not subjected to corporal punishment. He had drunk too much, and while chasing with the officers, he had already suffered internal injuries. Because of the alcohol, the internal bleeding accelerated. It didn’t manifest initially, and he wasn’t noticed when thrown into prison. Later, when he shouted about the pain, the prison guards ignored it, and that’s when he passed away,” Bai Qingjue said.

Bai Qingyan responded affirmatively. As long as it wasn’t corporal punishment, it was alright. Just uncertain if the people would accept this explanation.

“For fairness, the coroner was recommended by the butcher’s wife. He is a well-known old coroner in the area, upright in character and uncompromising, so the people also trust this result!” Bai Qingjue said.

“That’s good!” Bai Qingyan nodded.

“Furthermore, there were four people who helped the butcher’s wife write the petition and taught her how to speak. They are all scholars, with some reputation, though they did not participate in the last imperial examination. I’ve checked, and there are many scholars in Daliang who chose not to partake. Some are waiting, still loyal to Daliang hoping for its restoration; some are discontented, others doubt our Zhou. They think that a woman like eldest young lady ascending the throne means the Emperor’s seat might not be secure, so they don’t want to waste their effort,” Bai Qingjue’s voice was steady. “These four are not from aristocratic families but come from scholarly backgrounds. They aren’t connected to Dongyi, yet I checked for potential past influences, so I investigated!”

“It was discovered they were stirring trouble among the people as eldest young lady mentioned… The instigator is the shopkeeper of that restaurant, currently in prison as well. All personnel involved were taken back, two confessed, while the rest strongly denied!” Bai Qingjue asked Bai Qingyan, “Will eldest young lady wait for Uncle Ping to arrive to interrogate, or employ another method?”

Bai Qingyan didn’t plan to investigate further, only asking, “Have you seen Fan Yugan, who is recovering from injuries in the city?”

Bai Qingyan had many tasks today, due to the impending battle. She had to manage her affairs one by one, thus didn’t have the chance to see Fan Yugan to inquire about what happened in Dongyi.

She chose to stay in Jinguan City, rather than Bai family’s military camp, fearing… if she stayed at the Bai family camp, naval soldiers might feel the Emperor views them differently, causing dissatisfaction. Before the battle… the troops’ morale needs strong unity, without division.

Moreover, she had to enter the city because Bai Qingjue just reported capturing spies after their meeting.

Additionally, Bai Qingyan wanted to see Fan Yugan, recovering in the city, to ask about the specific incidents in Dongyi.

Hence, Bai Qingyan chose to enter the city.

Bai Qingjue personally met these four, discovering they are talented yet a bit conceited, aggressive in temperament, easily roused and manipulated.

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