Chapter 1327 - 13: Warmth
The interrogation of prisoners by the Ministry of Justice prison guards is part of their duty. However, while interrogation is within their remit, they might abuse their power for personal use or to settle private grudges, but wanton bullying is a serious issue.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice is aware of some of the shortcomings within the prison, usually turning a blind eye.
Who would have thought that today it would fall into the hands of the Second Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion.
If this is probed further, at the very least, he would be accused of failing to manage his subordinates properly, and it might even implicate the Second Young Lady of the Duke Zhen Country Mansion.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Shen Junshan knew the Minister of the Ministry of Justice would not dare to pursue the investigation of the prison chief’s death further.
He hadn’t been in the Ministry of Justice prison for even half a day when he discovered the chief’s misconduct, which was undoubtedly something frequently done.
As the chief of the prison, to exploit the convenience of overseeing prisoners to commit illegal acts is a crime in itself.
Investigating further, not only is the chief’s death not worth grieving, but the other guards would also find it hard to escape punishment.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice is a wise man and would not do such a thing that harms others and himself.
However, coming with such aggression, only to be suppressed and leave, damages the Minister’s reputation.
Shen Junshan gave him a way out, asking, "Did the Minister of the Ministry of Justice come to see me for something?"
"No, I came to interrogate other prisoners and dropped by to check," the Minister quickly followed this line.
"I’ll just get busy then."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice turned and left.
After walking a few steps, he turned back and still saw the clear pinch marks on Yun Chu’s pale neck.
The Minister was so enraged he considered flogging the chief’s corpse.
The other guards came forward to curry favor.
With the chief dead, if they could get the Minister’s favor, they could be promoted.
But the Minister was in a fit of anger, and all bootlicking backfired on them.
Anyone who approached was docked a month’s salary.
Inside the cell, Yun Chu was still unconscious.
Shen Junshan didn’t wake her up either.
He wanted to see her wake up and be startled to see him, the person she wanted to stay far away from. This would surely be interesting.
Having found the person he was looking for, the time in the Ministry of Justice prison wasn’t wasted.
While Yun Chu was in her deep sleep, she felt immensely parched and instinctively spoke, "Water... "
Shen Junshan called out to the guard, "Bring tea."
The guard quickly brought a pot of tea and considerately added a plate of snacks.
Shen Junshan poured the tea and fed it to Yun Chu.
Even though Yun Chu was thirsty, feeding her was not easy as most of the water spilled into her collar.
When Yun Chu awoke, she saw Shen Junshan’s face.
She was stunned.
"Lost there?" Shen Junshan smirked.
"...!!!"
It wasn’t her imagination.
It really was the Second Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion!
Yun Chu recalled the earlier events. She had called out the name of the Second Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion.
Because she had stolen from him and saw him fighting at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion over the brocade robe, Yun Chu paid extra attention to him.
Street fights by the Second Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion were commonplace; his name was widely known.
Upon first hearing the name Shen Junshan, it seemed unfitting for the demeanor of the Second Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion.
The name sounded steady, contrasting with his frivolous ways.
His enigmatic presence was why it stood out in her memory.
She sat on the plank bed, staring at Shen Junshan.
Her gaze fell on the teacup in Shen Junshan’s hand. She grabbed it and gulped it all down.
Still thirsty, she poured another cup for herself, along with some pastries.
She was genuinely hungry.
She knew Shen Junshan was bound to settle scores with her.
Even if it was her last, she wanted to die on a full stomach!
Yun Chu ate quickly, and Shen Junshan poured her tea, "Eat slowly, don’t choke."
Just as he finished speaking, Yun Chu choked.
Shen Junshan, "...."
A perfect example of a jinx.
Shen Junshan patted Yun Chu’s back.
Hmm.
The Eldest Young Master Shen came to visit the prison, only to see Shen Junshan patting Yun Chu’s back.
He was stunned.
After a few more glances, he confirmed it was indeed his brother.
Yun Chu, with her dirty face, made it hard for the Eldest Young Master Shen to recognize her as the female thief Shen Junshan would dig the earth to find.
Moreover, the female thief stole a brocade robe, causing his brother to rob bare-chested, so despite his brother’s temperament, he felt a chill for the female thief.
Pats on the back for a female thief?
He’d believe it more if those were blows causing internal injuries.
He didn’t believe such gentle pats, though Yun Chu wasn’t receiving them lightly either.
The Eldest Young Master Shen looked around, his mouth twitching again and again.
Being the Eldest Young Master of the Jibei Marquis Mansion, before he got engaged, wherever he went, many young ladies would bashfully gaze at him.
Yet, Shen Junshan, known for his roguish reputation, had never experienced such admiration. He only served as a foil to his elder brother and third brother.
The last time they were misunderstood by Marquis Jibei, thinking Shen Junshan had found romance, it turned out to be a false alarm.