Chapter 320: The Man Behind the Surface (Big Chapter)

Wang Zhenwen was a university scholar of Wenyuange, so Wenyuange rightly became the place where university scholars and other officials entered the straight office.

Inside the hall, wearing a scarlet robe, hair white Wang Zhenwen ambling office, the rest of the civil officials, mandarins each busy with their own errands, occasionally there is a whispered discussion, but the overall quiet and harmonious.

When they encountered disagreements, the civil officials would go to the side hall and have a big fight to separate the winners from the losers. However, when the scholars quarreled, usually no one could convince anyone.

In the end, it’s up to the higher-ups to make a ruling.

“Lord Chief Counselor, Miss Simu is here and says she wants to see you.” A mandarin who was on duty outside the door, came in softly and spoke in a very low voice.

Chief Minister Wang’s wandering brush stroke gave a start, and the ink suddenly spread out on the page, turning into a cloud of ink.

How did she enter the palace ……… What did she come to the cabinet for ……… Two doubts successively surfaced in the mind of Wang Shoufu.

Wen Yuan Ge in the east side of the palace, but not within the high walls of the palace, but in the planning, it is part of the palace, heavily guarded outside, idle people can not enter.

The daughter of the Chief Minister is also among the “idle people”.

“Not to be seen ……. Let her come in, enter through the back door, I will wait for her in the side hall.” Chief Minister Wang put aside his pen, one hand on his back, one hand on his abdomen, and calmly left the inner hall, turning to the side hall.

After waiting in the side hall for a few minutes, Wang Simu, who had a quiet and generous temperament, came in with a food box, gently placed it on the table, and sweetly called out, “Father!”

Wang chief minister board face “hmm” a sound, unhappy: “you are not with girlfriends and close friends to go to the lake, come to the cabinet for what, who brought you into the palace.”

Wang Simu smiled and opened the food box without any hesitation, holding out a bowl of freshly scented fish soup in a soft voice:

“When I was swimming in the lake, my daughter saw that the carp in the lake was fat and beautiful, so she had someone catch a few of them. I brought it back to the house when it was at its freshest and personally made fish soup for my father.

“Father is busy with his official duties, so he should also take care of his body and drink more nourishing soups.”

Chief Minister Wang’s face turned slightly softer, sniffing the appetizingly fresh aroma, he tasted a small mouthful and immediately revealed a look of enjoyment and praised:

“Fish soup mixed with chicken essence is truly a delicacy on earth. It is a blessing for the people of Dafeng to have this developed by the Heavenly Superintendent.”

Si Tianjian developed chicken essence into the market, immediately gained the pursuit of all classes, and now the capital of the dignitaries, as well as merchants and wealthy families, home diet has been inseparable from the chicken essence.

Commoners, occasionally, have the luxury of sprinkling some in their dishes to enhance the flavor.

It had been many years since Wang Zhenwen had seen Si Tian Jian develop such a good thing.

Wang Simu obediently said, “I have heard a gossip before, this chicken essence is actually not developed by the Sithian Supervisor. Rather, it is someone else.”

Wang Zhenwen froze, “Someone else?”

Wang Simu laughed, “I heard His Highness Lin’an say that the real developer of the chicken essence was Yin Gong Xu Qi’an, and that the Divisional Superintendent was merely improving it.”

This kind of small matter, Wang Zhenwen did not pay attention to it, listening to his daughter say so, froze for a while, and did not take a sip for a long time.

“This son is extremely smart and amazingly talented ……..” Wang Zhenwen sighed with emotion, shook his head, and continued to drink the fish soup.

Wang Simu continued to chat idly, “Originally, I wanted the Featherwood Guard to do the work for me and send the fish soup over to you, but I didn’t realize that I encountered Her Highness Lin’an on the way, so I came with her to the palace.”

At this point, the two questions of Wang Zhenwen have been answered.

Wang Simu didn’t wait for Wang Zhenwen to finish the fish soup and got up to take her leave, “Father, drink slowly and remember to bring the bowl back when you’re off duty. Women are forbidden to enter the Wen Yuan Pavilion, so my daughter won’t stay much longer.”

The last question, too, was answered – to come to Wen Yuan Ge was to deliver fish soup to my old father.

Wang Zhenwen then revealed a smile, his tone gentle, “Go back, Mu’er’s filial piety, father knows.”

Father this old fox, too difficult to deal with, and he play heart really tired ………. Wang Simu heart secretly relieved, sweet smile, turned to leave the side hall, but she did not really leave Wen Yuan Pavilion, towards the outside waiting maid waving.

The maid came galloping over with another food box, and then the two masters and servants went to the office hall of another university scholar.

……….

In the other side hall, Wang Simu put the food box on the table, held out the fresh and fragrant fish soup, and laughed, “Uncle Qian, I swam in the lake today, and saw that the fish in the lake were very fat, so I had someone catch a few, and boiled fish soup for you and father.”

Qian Qingshu was a tall and thin old man, and unlike the majestic and calm Wang Zhenwen, he had a more gentle and casual temperament, giving the impression that he was an extremely pleasant elder.

Qian Qingshu and Wang Zhenwen are classmates, but also the same session of the scholar, talking about the results, money love book that year is a flower scout. Wang Zhenwen is the second armor, and then elected to the Hanlin Academy, became a concubine jioshi.

“If you ask for wood, I’ll stump the wood; if you ask for fish, I’ll dry the grain …….. It’s been delicious since ancient times.” Qian Qingshu tasted a mouthful and his eyes brightened slightly, “Hmm, delicious.”

Enjoy a bowl of fish soup when you can take a break from your busy business schedule!

“My niece recently heard a piece of news, I heard that Xu Huiyuan from the spring exams was imprisoned for imperial examination fraud?” Wang Simu pretended to be curious.

Qian Qingshu’s expression stuttered as he slowly nodded, ”The newly appointed Left Inspector General impeached Zhao Tingfang, the University Sergeant of the East Pavilion, for accepting bribes and leaking questions to Xu New Year.

“And that Xu New Year’s ‘Hard to Walk’ wasn’t written by himself, it was ghostwritten by his cousin Xu Qi’an.”

Xu Huiyuan’s poem is Xu Qi’an’s ghostwriter? This matter even involves Zhao Tingfang, a university scholar of the East Cabinet ……… Wang Simu s face changed slightly, all kinds of thoughts flashed, and she collected her expression very well and asked:

“Uncle Qian drink slowly, and talk to my niece about this doorway.”

Qian Qingshu frowned, hesitated for a while, and sighed: “It’s true that eating people’s mouths is soft ah …….. But you have to promise that not a single bit of what you hear here shall be leaked out.”

Wang Simu pecked his head quickly, “This is natural, I am the most trustworthy.”

………….

Hsu Mansion.

In the study, Xu Qi’an sat behind his desk, thinking about his next step.

Getting rid of a Minister of Justice was nothing, getting Er Lang exempted from the penalty was only the first step in the plan, next he had to find out the real enemy from the civil officials.

Know your enemy and know yourself, so you can win a hundred battles.

“Huaiqing is a princess, but she can only watch and cannot intervene in the machinations of the dynastic princes. After all, she is a princess with no real power, but she should have hidden minders …….

“Wei Gong’s attitude towards this matter is not very positive, it’s more of a test of my ability, if I can’t handle it and go to him for help, although Wei Gong will definitely help me, he will be disappointed in his heart, it’s inevitable.

“How do I get some inside information? Inspector Zhang is a good candidate, but he’s Wei Yuan’s man, and will be wary of civilian officials from rival camps who may not know too much ……..”

As he thought about it, his ears twitched and he heard footsteps.

“Knock knock …….”

Footsteps stopped outside the door and knocked, followed by a voice, “Da Lang, there is a girl looking for you.”

Girl, who is it?

Eh, I have too many girls to guess …….. Xu Qi’an responded, “Ask her to go to the inner hall, I’ll be right over.”

He picked up the interrupted train of thought and pondered for a few more minutes, picking up his cup of tea and moistening his throat before getting up and heading out the door.

When I came to the inner hall, I saw a dainty maid in a lotus-colored jacket standing in the hall, and the little doudoune moncler pas cher circled around her, saying very self-consciously:

“Sister let’s play ah, let’s play ah, I’ll treat you to horseshoe cake.”

The dainty maid responded with a forced smile, seemingly not quite used to being around young children.

“Miss Lane?”

Xu Qi’an stepped into the threshold, an hour ago, this maid had just come.

“Lord Xu,” Lan’er saluted before taking out the folded note from her sleeve and handing it to Xu Qi’an, whispering, “My lady asked me to deliver this. The slave girl won’t be disturbed any longer, so I’ll leave.”

Without giving Xu Qi’an a chance to stay, as well as open the note, he hurriedly left.

Xu Qi’an sat on a chair, unfolded the note, scanned it quickly, and was filled with dismay.

This …… his expression gradually turned serious, because the information on the note is too important, almost writing the inside of this imperial examination fraud case clearly.

Impeachment of the “imperial examination fraud” is the new left imperial censor Yuan Xiong, this person replaced Wei Yuan, the head of the metropolitan census, and the right imperial censor headed by the “remnants of the castrate party” to start a fierce battle.

According to reason, the right royal historian Liu Hong is also one of the chief examiners, it is Yuan Xiong’s target. However, in this case of imperial examination fraud, the one who leaked the questions was Zhao Tingfang at the time of the East Cabinet University.

The reason for this was that if Yuan Xiong were to directly impeach Liu Hong, the one who would go head to head with him would be Wei Yuan. Even under the banner of suppressing the Yunlu Academy, the parties would mostly just look on with cold eyes, and the help they could give would be limited.

After all, even if you let Xu Xinxin participate in the temple examination, into the dynasty as an official, the court of the public have the same method of suppression, snow.

So, the second person behind this case appeared, Qin Yuandao, the minister of the Ministry of War.

The original military minister because of the case of Pingyang county princess, the whole family was killed, the original military minister Qin Yuandao is the first successor of the military minister.

However, Emperor Yuan Jing arranged for the head of a small party to take over as Minister of War.

The promotion of the hopeless Qin Yuandao changed a way of thinking, he intends to enter the Cabinet, squeeze out no backing, their own power is not strong in the East Pavilion University when Zhao Tingfang.

For the left imperial historian Yuan Xiong, the person who suppressed him, Xu New Year, was not only a student of the Cloud Deer Academy, but also the cousin of Yinluo Xu Qi’an.

That Xu Qi’an if you don’t want your cousin to lose his reputation, you must beg Wei Yuan, as long as Wei Yuan dragged into the water, why worry about not solving the right royal historian Liu Hong.

In addition, the note provided by Wang Simu mentions that Song Shanchang, the Duke of Cao, also pushed the envelope.

“On the surface, it’s the left imperial historian Yuan Xiong and the military minister Qin Yuandao joining forces, plus their party members at most. In reality, putting aside Erlang Yunlu Academy’s identity as a scholar, just because he is my cousin, those who were offended in the Sangpo case, the Pingyang County Lord case, and the Yunzhou case before will definitely seize the opportunity to retaliate against me, and Sun Shangshu is an example.

“And coupled with the identity of the scholar of Yunlu Academy …….. The situation is not good, in addition, what does Lord Cao mean? It’s understandable for a civil official to pick a fight, but you, a coarse honored martial artist, are fucking coming along for the ride? What is the motive ……..”

And why should I trust Wong Ching Man’s daughter? Can I trust the information she provides?

But she lied to me the meaning of what, from the spectator’s point of view, Jiro this time finished calf, she should be on the sidelines secretly happy, there is no need to do unnecessary things. That maid also looks sneaky, after giving the note to run, this is not a weak heart.

Either this Wang family big miss is stupid, or she thinks I am stupid ……… But listening to the analysis of Erlang and Ling Yue, this big miss is not stupid, shit, she thinks I am stupid?

When things are not decided to look for Wei Yuan, well, I will say that these are my own prying into the matter, and then look for him to ask for confirmation, but also to make Wei Yuan impressed with me, if I am deceived, it is not a hindrance, it shows that I am careful and cautious, and I have not gullibly trusted people.

………..

In the late afternoon, Xu Qi’an, who had come out of the Haoqi Building, had Wei Yuan’s words echoing in his mind: the Duke of Cao and the King of Zhenbei wore the same pants.

Yesterday dusk, received Wang Simu’s “secret letter”, he alone thought for a long time, think credibility is very high, but did not rashly believe.

After lunch today, I looked for Wei Yuan to verify it and got a positive answer.

The King of Zhenbei and I are not on the same page, this should be Cao Guo Gong’s own idea, but I am equally not familiar with Cao Guo Gong, what is he targeting me for?

Vajra Divine Power ……. The thought flashed through Xu Qi’an’s mind.

On his way back to the Hall of One Blade, he encountered a mandarin who happened to be looking for him and said, “Lord Xu, there are people outside looking for you.”

“Who?” Xu Qi’an’s gaze flickered slightly.

“Someone from King Huai’s residence.” The official replied.

King Huai’s Mansion ……. Xu Qi’an exhaled a mouthful of cloudy air, “Got it.”

He immediately turned around and headed out of the courthouse, and when he arrived at the entrance to the courthouse, he saw a luxurious carriage parked at the side of the road. Two columns of armor-clad soldiers guarded the carriage.

Seeing Xu Qi’an come out, a guard immediately came over to deliver the message, “But Xu Yinluo?”

Xu Qi’an nodded.

“General Chu is waiting for you in the car.” The guard said.

….. Sulking for a few seconds, he followed the guards to the carriage and heard the man’s thick voice from inside: “Come in and talk.”

There was a tone of long-suffering superiority in his voice, more like a command.

Xu Qi’an boarded the carriage and entered it.

In the spacious carriage, there was a bearded man sitting at the end of the car, wearing a light purple robe, with a country face, dark skin, and a sharp gaze that flowed like electricity.

The man with the beard made a gesture of invitation, signaling Xu Qi’an to take his seat, and his thick voice said:

“I’ve heard that Xu Yinluo’s cousin is involved in an imperial examination fraud case.”

Xu Qi An stared at him and tried, “The general is ……..”

The man with the beard replied succinctly, “Chu Xianglong, Vice General of the King of Zhenbei.”

Zhenbei King s vice general ……… Xu Qiandeng narrowed his eyes, “Shouldn t the general be guarding the north, why has he returned to the capital?”

“That’s not for you, a silver gong, to ask.” The bearded man said lightly.

He paused and continued, “This general seeks you out to make a deal.”

“General, please.”

“Hand over the practice method of the Vajra Divine Skill, and this general will help you get the person out of jail.” Chu Xianglong stared at him with a burning gaze.

Sure enough, it is for the vajra divine power, also, which martial artist will not miss this body protection divine power, Shenshu monk’s indestructible body, there is the vajra divine power, even if it is a high quality martial artist, but also coveted this technique ……..

In that case, Cao Guo Gong and this person are plotting my Vajra Divine Power to take advantage of the fire and seize benefits from me ……..

“The Buddhist Sect’s Vajra Undefeatable is not something that an idle person can learn, one has to have a great chance.” Xu Qi’an reminded.

“I don’t need you to remind me, since you have already learned the Vajra Divine Power, it means that you have already understood the meaning of it, so burn the meaning of the Vajra Divine Power, and whether or not you can cultivate it is this general’s own business.” Chu Xianglong issued a tranquilizing pill:

“As long as you burn the Divine Power Upanishad, this general will have his own way to fish for people.”

You’re not just trying to knock the bones and marrow out of me, you’re incidentally trying to play with my intelligence? Xu Qi’an sneered in his heart and asked:

“Dare I ask the General how to fish for people?”

“I have my own way.” Chu Xianglong replied stoically.

“This case is extremely involved and complicated behind the scenes, those civil officials won’t listen to you. General don’t take me for a three year old.” Xu Qi’an sneered nonchalantly.

“I only said to fish for the man, I didn’t say to exonerate him.” Chu Xianglong’s sharp eyes stared at Xu Qi’an and said:

“He’s just a little guy, no one’s really going to stick it to him, and I’m sure I can get him to take a lighter punishment, drag it out for three years at the most, and then he’ll be able to rejoin the imperial exams.

“With Cloud Deer Academy’s hard work in Qingzhou, that would be the best place for him to go.”

Xu Qi’an’s gaze flickered as he said, “Good! However, my request is to save the people first.”

Chu Xianglong nodded, “Yes.”

Ending the conversation and leaving the carriage, Xu Qi’an stood expressionless on the street.

By now, he could confirm the true purpose of Cao Guo Gong’s push behind the scenes.

“This group of motherfuckers have long been thinking about my Vajra Sacred Power, before my reputation is flourishing, they have some scruples, and now take advantage of the imperial examination fraud case to suppress Erlang, so that I obediently give in, hand over Vajra Sacred Power ……..

“Yes, let’s see how I’ll pit you guys.”

When the carriage disappeared from sight, he did not return to the night watchman’s court and disappeared at the end of the long street.

…………

After a day and a night of fermentation, dissemination, and the push of people with good intentions, the rumors of the imperial examination fraud case broke out on the following day.

From the nobles down to the commoners, all of them are talking about this matter as the talk of the town after dinner. The most heated discussion belongs to the Confucianism, some people do not believe Xu Huiyuan cheating, but more readers choose to believe, and applauded, praised the court did a good job, should be severely punished by the people of the imperial examination fraud, to the whole world of readers an explanation.

Xu Xinxin’s reputation took a sharp turn for the worse, from being praised and admired as a kaewon to becoming a villain of a thousand names.

Xu Xinxin, who is in prison, knows nothing about this, as he is being welcomed to his first interrogation by the Ministry of Justice and the government office.

“Clang, clang …….” The jailer chortled as he banged his stick against the fence:

“Xu New Year, come out with me, the adults want to interrogate you.”

On the other end, in the interrogation room, the minister of the Ministry of Justice and the young magistrate of the prefectural government were sitting behind the table, drinking tea and discussing the case.

“Lord Squire, why shall there be no torture?” Shao Yin raised doubts.

“By order of Minister Sun,” the Squire explained, and then disdainfully said:

“That Xu New Year is just a brat, later this official will first give him a head start, so that he will lose his head, and then slowly interrogate him. At that time, I have to trouble Lord Shaoyin to play a red face.”

The young magistrate of the government office nodded, “You can also use the criminal law to threaten, nowadays, the students are smart-mouthed, but at the sight of blood, quasi-frightened and bloodless.”

The officials revealed smiles, they were all experienced interrogators, dealing with a young scholar was a snap.

The jailer led Xu New Year out of the cell and into the interrogation room, towards the several officials within, bowing:

“My lords, the human prisoner Xu New Year has been brought here.”

Having said that, he retreated in a knowledgeable manner.

Xu New Year stood at the door position and swept the scene of the interrogation room, behind the main table sat two scarlet-robed officials, the minister of the Ministry of Justice and the young magistrate of the Prefecture.

On either side were a number of officials accompanying the interrogation, mandarins making statements, and a white-robed warlock from the Divisional Superintendent.

“Pop!”

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice grabbed the shocking wood and slapped the table, and said in a deep voice: “Xu New Year, is it true that someone reported that you bribed the chief examiner, Zhao Tingfang, to participate in the imperial examination fraud?”

Xu New Year shook his head, “A load of nonsense.”

The Minister of Justice sneered and continued, ”You bribed Zhao Tingfang’s housekeeper with three hundred taels of grain silver through his housekeeper, and used the housekeeper as a medium to get the examination questions in advance.

“Zhao Tingfang’s butler, Zhu Rou, has confessed, here’s his confession, see for yourself.”

Saying so, he took out a confession from his sleeve and asked the official to submit it to Xu Xinxin.

Xu New Year took, carefully read, confession written in great detail, even to the time of the two sides of the “transaction”, almost no loopholes.

“Worthy of being from the Ministry of Justice, even I, the party involved, can’t see the cracks. However, I also have a proof here, do a few lords want to see it.” Xu New Year said.

“What proof?” The Minister of Justice asked.

“Take pen, ink, paper and inkstone.” Erlang Xu said indifferently.

Immediately, the mandarins moved a small table and set up ink, paper and inkstones.

Xu Xinxin, wearing handcuffs and shackles, stood at the table, dipping his pen in ink and writing furiously.

In a few moments, small fly-head characters filled the paper, Xu New Year dipped his thumb into the ink, pressed his handprint on the paper, threw the pen, and said, “Please take a look at it, Your Honor.”

The minister of the Ministry of Justice ordered someone to fetch it, and fixed his eyes on it, his face abruptly solidified, and then his breathing gradually became rough, and he suddenly tore up the paper, pointing at Xu New Year, and exasperatedly said:

“Torture, torture this officer.”

Shao Yin froze, this is not the same as what he just said, the criminal has not lost his temper yet, but the Lord Squire has lost his temper first?

The officials present subconsciously looked at the paper that was torn into pieces, guessing what this Xu New Year had written that had made the hallowed minister so angry and hysterical.

“See, the Squire also thinks the student is making believe?”

Xu New Year spread his hands and snorted disdainfully, “If you write down the time, place, people, and the exact process, and then press a handprint, you can prove that I bribed some housekeeper.

“Then, Lord Squire, oh no, my son, call for a father to hear. What father and your mother have done is written clearly and plainly.”

The officials looked again at the shredded paper and seemed to know what was written on it.

“Torture, torture me, this official will make this madman beg for his life and beg for his death.” The Minister of Punishment was in a rage.

A mere scholar dared to insult his late mother. A mere tributary dared to publicly humiliate him, a minister of the fourth rank.

The Minister of Justice’s blood instantly rushed to his cheeks and his anger boiled.

“Lord Squire calm down, Lord Shangshu has orders not to use torture.” An official from the Ministry of Punishment hurriedly went up to pacify him, whispering with his ear.

“Hmph!” The Minister of Justice took a sip of tea and forced himself to restrain his anger, but he stopped speaking.

The young magistrate of the government office coughed, took over the burden of interrogation, and asked, “Xu New Year’s Day, did you commit fraud?”

Xu New Year’s righteousness: “No, Xu Mou acted openly and honestly, and has never cheated.”

Shao Yin sniffed and looked at the white-robed warlock of the Sithian Supervisor.

This person is Xu Gongzi s cousin, Xu Gongzi has long come to the Si Tian Supervisor this morning to caution, but whatever Xu New Year says is the truth ……… The white clothed warlock nodded, “There is no lie.”

Shao Yin asked again, “That song, ‘Hard to Walk’, was composed by you?”

Xu Xinxin straightened his chest, “Untalented, exactly what the student did.”

The white warlock replied mechanically, “No lie.”

Shao Yin and the Minister of Justice looked at each other, the former murmured, “This case is intertwined and quite complicated, why don’t we, choose another day for the trial?”

The Minister of Justice nodded, “Good.”

The two men exited the prison and entered the side hall, drinking tea and talking.

“Unsurprisingly, the Divine Constabulary is indeed favoring Xu New Year.” The Minister of Justice said in a deep voice.

The young magistrate of the government office smiled and did not say anything, in the “imperial examination fraud case”, the government office is to take a wait and see what happens, go with the flow of the attitude.

“There’s no need to invite the Sithian Supervisor Warlock today.” The Minister of Justice said.

“Yes.” Shao Yin nodded.

………..

On the second day, the young magistrate of the government office came to the Ministry of Justice to participate in the interrogation of the criminal Xu Xinxin, but he was guided by the officials to meet with Minister Sun Shangshu.

“Lord Shao Yin, please take a seat.” Sun Shangshu sat on the large chair and greeted with a smile.

“Your humble servant has met Lord Shangshu.” Shao Yin arched his hand in salute and then took his seat.

Shangshu Sun took a sip of hot tea, holding the teacup and lamenting, “His Majesty has paid great attention to this case, and has given us three orders to find out the truth as soon as possible.

“And now that Zhao Tingfang’s housekeeper has confessed to the crime, all we need to do is to pry open Xu New Year’s mouth and the case will be closed. Do you think that’s right.”

Shaoyin stood up his waist and said with slight constraint, “This …….. Lord Shangshu refuses to use torture, so will Xu New Year plead guilty.”

Sun Shangshu smiled and said, “It’s not necessary to torture someone to make them confess.”

Shao Yin understood the situation and showed a difficult look.

Shangshu Sun’s smile was gentle, “There’s no rush, you can go back and ask Prefect Chen before making a decision.”

………..

Shao Yin returned to the government office and relayed Sun Shangshu’s words to Chen Fu Yin.

Prefect Chen didn’t hesitate for half a second: “Yes, just do what Minister Sun said.”

Shaoyin wondered, “My lord, this matter is not in order. If that Xu New Year is innocent ……..”

Mr. Chen sat behind his desk and snickered, “It doesn’t matter if Xu New Year is innocent or not, he’s just a minor character. What those people want is ‘proof of guilt’ not the truth.

“With evidence of guilt, they can fight in the courtroom; with evidence of guilt, they can take advantage of the situation. His Majesty will also feel that they are justified. There will be drama in the courtroom tomorrow.

“If we don’t agree, this case will be stuck here, and when the time comes, you won’t be able to carry this hat on your head.”

What else could Shao Yin say, arching his hand, he said, “Your Excellency has a high opinion.”

Prefect Chen shook his head, “Duke Wei didn’t even make a move, strange, strange ……. You send Lu Qing on a trip to the night watchman’s yamen to subtly reveal this matter to Xu Qi’an.”

The young magistrate went out of the government office and came to the Ministry of Justice, still not interrogating the culprits, but only relaying the reply of the Chen magistrate to the Sun Shangshu.

Shangshu Sun smiled in satisfaction, “Lord Shao Yin, after this case is over, this official will host a banquet in his residence, so be sure to visit then. There are a few adults who would like to get acquainted with you.”

…………

The next day dawned.

The civil and military officials kept silent and passed through the noon gate in a well-organized manner to attend the court meeting.

After another quarter of an hour, Xu Qi’an, who wore a night watchman’s errand uniform, came slowly, and on his left was Huaiqing, who wore a plain palace dress, as cool as a fairy in a painting.

On the right is Lin An with her red dress on fire, charming and affectionate, with seductive eyes.

“How many percent sure are you?” Huaiqing tilted his head sideways and looked at Xu Ningyan beside him.

Xu Qi’an bowed toward the sky and muttered, “Fifty-fifty blessing.”

……….