The night is getting darker.

Most of the people were imprisoned to the Sheriff's Mansion in the North Prison, and they looked lonely and quiet in the light of the moonlight.

In front of Muyuan Hall.

Feng Shoudao stood under the palace lantern with jade hook and cloud patterns, waiting for Xie Xuan quietly.

Behind him, Zhao Wuwei was holding a pile of case files, also waiting quietly.

After a while, the sound of rambling footsteps came from the narrow path diagonally ahead.Feng Shoudao immediately regained his energy, and when the owner of the footsteps, that is, Xie Xuan, appeared, he quickly went forward, raised his hands and called, "My lord."

Xie Xuan stopped in his tracks, looked at him up and down, back and forth, over and over again, and only when his body was stretched like a rock, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, did he look away and pass him, stepping on Yugouyun The light and shadow of Wen palace lanterns entered Muyuan Hall.

Feng Shoudao tugged at his sleeves, quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead, and after taking two long breaths, he led Zhao Wuwei to follow closely.

"Let's talk," Xie Xuan looked at him with cool eyes after half lying down on the imperial concubine's couch and drinking two more sips of tea, "What's the matter?"

Feng Shoudao bowed his hands, lowered his eyes slightly, and avoided his gaze, "A while ago, Miss Chen settled the case in Beilu County. The criminal and the case were all delivered to the prefect's mansion half an hour ago. The criminal has already Imprisoned in the North Prison, the case..."

Turning around, he took the case file from Zhao Wuwei's hand, held it up with both hands and sent it forward, "This is the case file, please take a look at it, my lord."

The servant came forward to take over the case.

Xie Xuan took out one casually, flipped through two pages, and threw it back, "Let's put it aside, and send it to Miss Chen when she wakes up tomorrow."

The waiter should be, and put the case to the book case.

"Have you sent someone from the Ministry of Punishment to escort the criminal to the capital?" Xie Xuan asked casually after changing his comfortable posture.

His words were flat and his tone was relaxed, but it was this flatness and ease that made Feng Shoudao feel murderous.He didn't know where the murderous intent came from, so he could only bow his body and put his hands together more respectfully, and replied cautiously: "It was delivered the night before yesterday, and if there is no accident, it will be delivered to the capital early in the morning."

"Okay, let's go." Xie Xuan said.

Feng Shoudao didn't dare to move.

Xie Xuan raised one eyebrow, "Is there anything else?"

Hearing the impatience in his words, Feng Shoudao couldn't help speeding up his speech and said: "The interrogation results of Qiwu's married daughters have come out, and they don't know anything about Qiwu's secret activities. If you really go back to your ancestral home to visit your relatives, you may not know what to ask. If you want to find out Qi Wu's involvement in the rebellion case, I'm afraid you have to search Qi's house."

Xie Xuan said calmly: "Then search."

Feng Shoudao should have said so. After bowing deeply, he walked out.Just less than five steps away, Xie Xuan suddenly said again: "You don't have to worry about the search, this king will handle it personally."

Feng Shoudao answered again, and then he still stepped back and walked to the door. Then he turned around and walked out of Mu Yuantang's door like a frightened bird under his awning gaze.

After walking a little further away from Muyuan Hall, facing the cool night wind, Feng Shoudao's heartstrings, which had been tensed all the time, gradually loosened.Shixiuxu wiped the hot sweat from his forehead, then turned his head and glanced at Mu Yuantang, Feng Shoudao said with relief: "It is said that being with the king is like being with a tiger, but it is not easy to be with the prince."

Zhao Wuwei said: "Zhou Zhongcai's case has been solved, logically the prince should be happy, why is he moody instead?"

Feng Shoudao sighed: "Zhou Zhongcai's case is broken, but...forget it, it's getting late, let's go back and rest."

I don't know how many things are waiting for them tomorrow.

Feng Shoudao left, but Mu Yuantang did not calm down.

Enamel colored porcelain candlesticks were placed on high stools one by one.The high stools were moved around the desk again, placed in a circle around the four corners, and carved candles as thick as arms were placed on them one after another, and then lit up one by one.

On the left and right of the desk, two sapphire and purple bamboo lamps were also lit.

The pen, ink, paper and inkstone are also divided into left and right, and arranged one after another.

After cleaning and drying the copper basin held by Pinellia and Ziling, Shishu and Wenmo silently began to polish the ink.After grinding the ink, washing the brush, and filling it with ink, the two of them sat down at the same time, and one of them took a case file of Zhou Zhongcai's case, and began to write vigorously.

As Chen Chaoyan guessed, after finding out Wang Da, Xie Xuan was indeed no longer afraid of scaring the snake.However, not being afraid of scaring the snake and not being open to causing panic before the case is resolved are two different things.Therefore, for the part of privately mining iron ore and privately manufacturing weapons in Luyang County, the case of Zhou Zhongcai was still used as the starting point, and the criminals were conceived on the basis of the collusion of all the people in the county guard's mansion for corruption and perverting the law, and they were sent to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for trial.

What Shi Shu and Wen Mo are doing is to erase the records related to private mining of iron ore and private weapons in the case file, and extract the records related to the Zhou Zhongcai case and the Corruption Act as evidence after the Ministry of Criminal Justice came. hand over to them.

As for whether Wang Da and the others would slip up after the people from the Criminal Department came, Xie Xuan was not worried.

Before Feng Shoudao delivered the booklet to the capital, Nanling had already returned to Beijing with his secret letter.

Shi Shu and Wen Mo were busy, but Xie Xuan did not accompany them.After sitting on the imperial concubine's couch for a while, she went back to the room and fell asleep.While half asleep and half awake, the image of Feng Shoudao proposing marriage to Chen Chaoyan for Second Young Master Feng suddenly flashed in his mind. He quietly opened his eyes, watching the cranes soaring above the bed curtains in the dim candlelight, his eyes gradually turned cold.But he didn't have an attack, and after only a moment, he closed his eyes and fell asleep again.

The golden light suddenly appeared, forcibly dispelling the last trace of darkness.Chen Chaoyan slowly opened her eyes in the bright sunshine.

"Miss Chen is awake?" Yuejian walked to the bed with a clear and brisk voice.Lifting the quilt, he helped her up, and said quickly, "The case in Beilu County has been dealt with, and the case file and the criminals have also been sent to the Sheriff's Mansion last night. I know Miss Chen wants to see it. Early in the morning, I went to the Muyuan Hall and brought all the cases."

Chen Chaoyan glanced at the case, "What was the result?"

Yuejian contemptuously said: "Ms. Chen doesn't believe it. That Wang Daya was really fascinated by ghosts. After Miss Chen found out the bones of Wang Erya and Wang Goudan, she let her dig it herself. It didn't make her wake up. In the county prison, she kept arguing that the deaths of Wang Erya and Wang Goudan had nothing to do with her and Zhao Tie. They are the ones who should be killed and beaten, and they must make a fuss to let Master Wen let her and Zhao Tie go."

Chen Chaoyan said: "Didn't Zhao Tie explain everything? No, Zhao Tie seems to have another case. How about that case? Is it related to him?"

Yue Jian curled her lips and said: "Of course it has something to do with him. The girl who was betrothed to him was tricked by him into the deep forest and strangled to death, then buried in a tree pit. But Wang Daya didn't believe it, saying that he was He was forced into a trick by Mr. Wen, and he also said that he would sue Mr. Wen when he came to the Sheriff's Mansion. So after arriving at the Sheriff's Mansion last night, he clamored to see Mr. Feng."

Chen Chaoyan was dressed neatly, and after washing, she sat in front of the desk, took the case file of Wang Erya and Wang Goudan's murder, and asked while reading it, "Did Master Feng see her?"

"Master Feng has no time to talk to her." Yue Jian took the teapot and lent her the time to pour water, and said tactfully, "Master Feng sent a booklet to the Ministry of Punishment two or three days ago. If there are no accidents, they will be able to arrive in the capital tomorrow. Except for Mr. Feng and Mr. Zhao, almost all the people in the county guard's mansion have been sent to the North Prison. The Ministry of Criminal Justice dare not decide on such a major case in private, and will definitely report it to the emperor. According to the law of the Great Wei, the emperor will definitely order the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Yushitai to jointly try the case."

"However, there are too many people involved in this case, and it is inconvenient to take them to the capital for interrogation as usual. Therefore, it is very likely that the Criminal Ministry, Dali Temple and Yushitai will send people to Luyang County for interrogation on the spot."

"To receive so many people, Mrs. Feng doesn't know how busy she will be. How can she have time to take care of her?"

Chen Chaoyan paused when he saw the case, "People from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Yushitai came to Luyang County..."

The trick succeeded, Yue Jian couldn't help but smile and rolled his eyes, "For such a major case involving human life and corruption, the county government is only qualified for the first trial. The Ministry of Punishments or the Department of Sanju. Even if our son is a prince and has the emperor's favor, we can't break the rules. However, Nanling has already returned to Beijing before Mr. Feng handed over the booklet to the Ministry of Punishment."

In other words, even if people from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Yushitai come, they will only come from their own people.After Chen Chaoyan nodded clearly, she continued to look at the case file.

Yue Jianjian was almost ready, coughed twice, and said casually: "Master Feng has already taken refuge with the young master."

Chen Chaoyan let out an 'oh' casually.

Just 'oh'?Yue Jian pressed the case file: "Didn't you even ask the reason?"

"It's something I expected earlier, why do you ask?" Chen Chaoyan laughed.

Yue Jian was puzzled, "Since you expected it long ago, why did you agree to Mr. Feng's consideration of marrying Mr. Feng?"

Chen Chaoyan laughed, "Master Feng has taken refuge in your son, so he belongs to your son. If I agree to marry the second son of Feng, doesn't it mean that I have also taken refuge in your son, is it your son?"

Makes sense... No, that's not what she wanted to ask!Yue Jian stared into her eyes: "Master Feng invited Mr. Chen as a good teacher, and he also worked as an editor at the Imperial Academy. If Mr. Chen enters Guozixue or Taixue, he will be taught the fifth grade." These doctors are far superior to the editors of the Hanlin Academy in terms of knowledge and experience. Miss Chen, you choose Mr. Feng and abandon Guozixue, you are throwing everything at the bottom!"

Chen Chaoyan glanced at the configuration of the Guozijian on the light screen, and asked indifferently: "How many doctors are there in Guozixue or Taixue? How many students are there? Regardless of the distance or distance, how many students should a doctorate manage? The good teachers introduced by Qiyang may not be as good as the doctors of Guozixue or Taixue, but they only focus on Qiyang. This alone is far superior to Guozixue or Taixue."

Yue Jian was dissatisfied and said: "If Miss Chen is willing, our son can also ask for a teacher for Mr. Chen alone! Please ask for a teacher who is better than the so-called good teacher introduced by Mr. Feng!"

Chen Chaoyan looked at her with a half-smile, "Is it your son who invited you to be a lobbyist, or is it your own idea?"

"Of course it is..." She made her own decision!Yuejian replied confidently, and after meeting her teasing eyes, she was defeated with a guilty conscience, "I just don't want to see you decide your own happiness casually."

Chen Chaoyan smiled and did not argue with her.After reading the case files of Wang Erya and Wang Goudan, he said calmly: "My choice will not affect the relationship between us. Whether it is you or your son in need, you can come to see me at any time. I, as long as I can help, I will do my best to help."

"How can it be the same?" Yue Jian muttered.

Chen Chaoyan said indifferently: "What's the difference?"

Yuejian said affirmatively: "You must seriously agree to your marriage with Mr. Feng Er. If something happens in the future, you must take care of Mr. Feng first before helping us."

Chen Chaoyan said with a smile: "If you and I have something to do at the same time, who will you help?"

"of course……"

Chen Chaoyan looked at her with a smile, "Why didn't you say anything?"

Yue Jian said: "How can this be the same?"

Chen Chaoyan asked back: "Why is it different? The closeness and distance have existed since ancient times. If I agree to marry Mr. Feng Er, he will be the closest person to me. If there is anything to do, I will take care of him first. It is only natural. It's the same principle as if I have something to do with your young master, you should take care of your young master first."

Yuejian still wanted to refute, Ruolan walked into the room at the right time, and after taking a look at the two of them, she said to Chen Chaoyan: "Master, please invite Ms. Chen to Muyuan Hall for dinner."

"Let's go." Chen Chaoyan got up.

Seeing that she wanted to get the case file, Ruo Lan quickly stepped forward and picked it up first.

Leaving Zhaixing Tower, on the way to Muyuantang.

Ruolan looked at the sullen Yuejian, and asked directly: "Miss Chen promised to be engaged to Mr. Feng?"

Chen Chaoyan said speechlessly: "One and two are all fine, right? Both are bored and start to care about my private affairs?"

Ruolan took it for granted, "Second Master Feng is no match for our son."

Chen Chaoyan couldn't help but rolled her eyes, "So?"

Ruolan still took it for granted, "So you should reject Master Feng."

Chen Chaoyan shook her head and decided not to discuss this matter with them anymore.After Mrs. Feng proposed to use the marriage to reassure her yesterday, she was indeed moved for a moment.No matter in the past or now, she has never expected feelings, so whether she can get married or not is not a very important thing to her.But if starting a family can bring her stability, and the other party's character is also qualified, she doesn't mind giving it a try.

It's just that the things that haven't even been written yet, being repeatedly mentioned and questioned by them, are so annoying that they almost consume the slightest bit of heartbeat.

Ruolan didn't know what was going on in her heart, seeing Yuejian was still depressed, she said again: "Second Young Master Feng is no match for our Young Master, if you want to get engaged, you should also make an appointment with our Young Master."

Chen Chaoyan didn't bother to argue anymore, so she casually replied: "Okay, then let your young master make a deal with me."

Before Yuejian covered her mouth, Ruolan readily agreed.

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