After being reborn, he was doted on by his scumbag brother.

Chapter 269 Don’t make it easy

This whole box is all official silver, which is difficult to process. In addition, the amount is huge, so it will take some time.

Seeing that the Fifth Prince and others were about to investigate the matter, Luo Tao did not dare to make any big moves for fear of being discovered, so he hid in the basement first.

Luo Tao thought that the fifth prince was just going through the motions and would never be found on him. As long as he didn't act rashly, nothing would happen.

They wouldn't stay here for a few days anyway. Once they left, he could just deal with them secretly without anyone noticing.

Who would have thought that the fifth prince would bring people to search early this morning. He didn't hear any news, was unprepared, and was caught right away.

Each piece of official silver has a serial number on it. You can tell which amount of money was appropriated at a glance, and there is no way to deny it.

As for what the ledger the guard was talking about just now, Luo Tao didn't know.

As for the jewelry, they were all given to him by Tao Guang.

Some of them were given to his wife and concubines, and some were exchanged for silver.

But there were so many things that he couldn't use them all, so he put the rest in the secret room.

Jamel Xiao glanced at Luo Tao who was kneeling on the ground and chuckled.

"Master Luo, don't you want to know what I asked people to search in your house? Do you know now? I received a report saying that Master Luo, you accepted bribes, harbored and condoned crimes, and also embezzled public funds, so today I came to investigate, but I didn’t expect this to be quite fruitful. The evidence is all here, Mr. Luo, do you have anything else to quibble with?"

Luo Tao knew at this time that there was nothing left to argue with, but now he just wanted to know who was so desperate to report him to the fifth prince.

"Your Highness, I know there is nothing to argue with. I just want to ask, what is the account book that the guard just mentioned? Even if you want me to plead guilty, I have to let you see the evidence, right?"

Luo Tao didn't say it directly, but it was obvious that he just wanted to know who betrayed him.

Naturally, Jamel Xiao couldn't tell him directly, but he didn't want to hide it for Tao Guang and Zheng Haojie.

It would be better if Luo Tao knew about it. The dog-eating-dog relationship between them would be of great benefit to Jamel Xiao.

Jamel Xiao nodded and motioned to Yunfei to show the account book to Luo Tao.

Jamel Xiao said nothing. Luo Tao had been a prefect for so many years, so he couldn't even see this.

This account book contains very detailed records. Who else could know so clearly except the client who "respected" him?

Luo Tao looked at it carefully for a while, and the answer was ready to come out.

In addition to what Jamel Xiao can think of, there is another decisive reason.

This is Tao Guang's handwriting, which Luo Tao recognizes.

Luo Tao was extremely angry at this moment. Fortunately, he helped him like this and cleaned up his mess all day long.

As a result, every item of the things given to him was recorded so clearly. I don't know if I want to settle accounts with him later, or if I have been guarding against him for a long time and left such a backup plan.

But why did Tao Guang report him for no reason?

Could it be that Tao Guang discovered that he sent people to silence him?

None of the people he sent came back that day, and he felt something was not good at that time.

He also sent people to investigate yesterday, but Tao Mansion was heavily guarded and nothing could be detected at all.

From this point of view, it seems that he made the right decision by sending people to silence him. Tao Guang is indeed unreliable, and he will be dragged into trouble when disaster strikes.

The more Luo Tao thought about it, the angrier he became. Since you don't want to make things easier for me, then don't even think about it. Let's die together.

Luo Tao closed the account book and said, "Your Highness, I have admitted accepting bribes, covering up and condoning crimes, but I have not participated in the embezzlement of public funds. This box of official silver was also a bribe received by me, and was given by Tao Guang." The main culprit of what you came to investigate this time is Tao Guang. In addition, Tao Guang has a bad record and has done a lot of evil things. I am willing to testify and identify him."

As soon as these words came out, Jamel Xiao was very satisfied, and his inner joy was beyond words.

The dog-eat-dog situation he had been longing for finally came true.

"Very good, Yunfei, prepare paper and pen for Mr. Luo and write down the confession."

"Yes."

You must take advantage of this to get him to sign and pledge, otherwise it will be bad if you regret it later.

Yunfei quickly brought a pen and paper and put it in front of Luo Tao. Luo Tao took advantage of the anger and wrote the testimony in one breath and handed it to Jamel Xiao.

Jamel Xiao read it over again and nodded with satisfaction.

"Since Mr. Luo is willing to testify, I will also reduce your crime as appropriate. I will leave for Beijing today, and I will have to trouble Mr. Luo to go back with me."

Luo Tao knew that what the fifth prince said was just for the occasion. He had to return to the capital with the fifth prince even if he didn't want to, and he had no choice.

As for whether the crime can be mitigated, doesn't it all depend on the fifth prince's mood?

There was nothing else he could say in response other than thanks.

The only thing he hopes now is that Tao Guang will not have a hard time, so that he can feel more balanced.

It's just that he doesn't know where the people he sent have gone. If they fall into the hands of the fifth prince, then his guilt will not be reduced but will be increased.

Luo Tao reluctantly glanced at the large boxes of treasures, fearing that he would never see them again.

Luo Tao kowtowed to Jamel Xiao, "Yes, thank you, Your Highness."

Jamel Xiao just nodded, "Yunfei, take Mr. Luo away."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Yun Fei stepped forward, tied up Luo Tao, and took him out.

In order to avoid causing commotion among the people, Jamel Xiao asked Yunfei to prepare a carriage in advance.

Yunfei stuffed Luo Tao into the carriage and then blocked his mouth.

Yun Qi looked at the large boxes of evidence and felt a little confused, "Your Highness, what should we do with these things? If we go on the road with so many things, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

Jamel Xiao thought for a moment, "Seal these boxes with seals. You take people to the Mingyuan Escort Bureau and ask Miss Ye and her father to help keep them. When you return to Beijing, submit the evidence to Dali Temple, and someone will deal with them. There is evidence. You also saw Miss Ye that day, and I think she is a trustworthy person."

Jamel Xiao thought about it over and over again. They couldn't take these things away this time, so they had to give them to trustworthy people for safekeeping.

He suddenly remembered that Miss Ye, whom he rescued a few days ago, ran an escort agency at home, so it would be best to leave it to her for safekeeping.

That girl Ye’s eyes were clear and her eyebrows were full of righteousness. Jamel Xiao could see that she was worthy of trust.

Yun Qi nodded when he heard the words, "Your Highness, I sent Miss Ye home with Yun Fei that day and met her father. It is true that like father, like daughter, both father and daughter are upright. I also secretly said that that day I have inquired about it and found out that the Mingyuan Escort Agency has a very high prestige in the Qinan area, so you can rest assured if you leave these things to them."