Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Things came to a standstill and could not go on. Such a result was exactly what those generals wanted. They didn't want to get involved in the first place, and the investigation was only forced by Sun Yu. They hoped that nothing would be found out, so that the nature of the incident could be defined as a stray arrow wound, an accident, rather than a deliberate murder.

That way, it's much easier to deal with.

But Xu Huaiyi couldn't accept it. If he swallowed this anger, who knows how much more suffering would be waiting for him in the future.

Seeing that the case had reached a stalemate, he first went to talk to Sun Yu, and then went to find Shi Zhuo alone. As a commander-in-chief and an orphan, he kept to himself and had offended many people in the court, but no one dared to provoke him easily. When he investigated the case, he was ruthless and impartial, and he did not recognize his relatives. In this matter, only he could be relied on.

Of course, he didn't meddle in every matter, but Xu Huaiyi guided them calmly and elevated personal grudges to the level of having ulterior motives and attempting to influence the war situation. In this way, it fell within the scope of the work of the Jinyiwei.

Xu Huaiyi was not talking nonsense for his own selfish reasons, as that would not fool Shi Zhuo. He could barely be considered to have a point, after all, there were some unusual signs on the road, such as a cold that caused many people to become seriously ill or even die, rocks that blocked the road, and the spreading negative emotions of "a bad start" among the army. It could be suspected that someone had ulterior motives and intended to undermine morale.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard followed the army to the southern battlefield. One purpose was to supervise the battle, the other was to deter others from engaging in internal strife and affecting the war, and thirdly, it was a secret mission. The emperor also suspected that there were other reasons for the previous failures in the war. After all, the fiefdom of the prince of a different surname, King Min, was not far away. It was normal for him to have some connection with the Japanese pirates over the years.

So, Shi Zhuo took over the case and led his men to investigate in depth. The Jinyiwei had their own way of handling cases, and even if some schemes seemed flawless, they would still be able to find loopholes once they took action.

However, in order not to cause unrest or panic, these things were carried out in secret. On the surface, everything remained the same and the war continued, but Xu Huaiyi temporarily stopped fighting on the battlefield under the pretext of recuperating from his injuries.

It's not that Xu Huaiyi was afraid, it's that Sun Yu didn't allow him to do it. His attitude was very firm. He wouldn't allow him to take risks until the murderer was caught. Even if he was protected by his personal soldiers, what if? Who knows if the murderer would retaliate more severely if he failed this time?

No one can afford to take the risk, especially Xu Huaiyi, who has already accumulated a lot of military merit. There is no need for him to charge into battle and risk his life. He can get through this disaster safely, and when he arrives in the capital later, his future will definitely be bright.

What could Xu Huaiyi do? He obeyed his master's orders without hesitation. Besides, he had to leave more opportunities for others to gain credit. He couldn't let himself take all the limelight. That would make others jealous.

However, he was not idle. When he was not fighting, he also had other miscellaneous jobs. He took on the heavy responsibility of logistical support and medical assistance, and with his experience from his previous life, he did no worse than professionals.

In particular, when the honeycomb coal and stoves that Gu Huanxi had sent arrived, he generously distributed most of them to the soldiers in the army, trying his best to ensure that everyone would not suffer from the cold, and won unanimous praise.

He also made arrangements in the capital. On the day he was attacked, he told Gu Huanxi about it. He originally wanted to keep it a secret, but he had to ask his wife to help deliver the letter, so he had to confess and get leniency.

Gu Huanxi couldn't help but feel scared and worried. Although he escaped danger without any harm, he was still very nervous. He felt relieved when he heard that he didn't have to put himself in danger for the time being. He was even more grateful to Sun Yu.

"Listen to your master. He will take care of it for you, and no one will say anything. Just focus on logistics."

"Well, actually, no one is framing me. My previous performance on the battlefield was witnessed by everyone. Everyone who saw it would praise me for being brave and fearless. It's impossible that I would become a coward just because I missed a few battles. Besides, I was resting to recuperate. Don't worry, I won't leave any evidence. Even if there is, they will only be happy secretly. If I don't go to the battlefield, they can't take credit for it, so they will naturally have more opportunities..."

"That couldn't be better. Too many achievements may not be a good thing. If you get a high position and generous salary all of a sudden, our foundation is not that solid. It will collapse easily."

"I understand. I am not in a hurry. There will be several more opportunities in the future. I have to leave room for the court to reward me. If it comes to an end all of a sudden, what will I do in the future? If I become too successful and shock the emperor, I will bring about my own destruction."

The opportunity he was talking about refers to the corn production report next autumn. As for sweet potatoes, it will take another one or two years before they can be promoted.

If nothing unexpected happens, the contribution of these two kinds of grains alone will be enough to make their family famous all over the world. By then, what rewards will they want?

It is fine to give him a title. After all, there is no hunger in the world, which is the dream of all emperors. They helped him realize it. This is also the emperor's political achievement. His name will be recorded in history in the future. How glorious it is!

Gu Huanxi changed the subject, "Are the Jinyiwei still investigating?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "Master Uncle is really concerned. He will not fool around, whether in public or in private. However, it is not that easy to investigate. If it was just Li Yunzhao, it would be impossible for him to do things so carefully. But this time, he has the help of the Prince of Chu behind him, so he has wiped out all the traces. He also made full preparations before doing it. Both of them have evidence of being absent. It is impossible to arrest and interrogate them based on suspicion alone. This is difficult..."

"Emperor's Guards can't do anything about it?"

"Of course there are, but I'm not in a position to ask too much. The result is that if we interfere too much, we will only get into trouble. Anyway, no matter whether this case can be solved or not, I will not let Li Yunzhao go. He must stay."

"If you do it yourself... isn't the risk too great? If you are discovered, our whole family will be sent to prison with you."

"Don't worry, I wouldn't do such a stupid thing. Could it be that Li Yunzhao is the only one who can set up a trap, and I can only stab people with my own hands? Give him a taste of his own medicine. He will also go to the battlefield, and dying at the hands of the pirates can also bring some good reputation to Dingyuan Marquis Mansion."

Gu Huanxi was still a little worried after hearing this, "Can you fool someone in this situation? I'm afraid someone with ulterior motives will guess that it was you who did it..."

Xu Huaiyi was full of confidence. "I have my own way of making people not doubt me. Just trust me. When have I ever been unreliable?"

"What about the Prince of Chu?"

"Him? We can't do it for now. It would be too obvious if we kill two of them at once. However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the punishment for living cannot be escaped. Humph, you have nothing better to do than to deal with me. Then don't blame me for stealing your home."

After hearing this, Gu Huanxi looked at him warily, "What do you want me to do?"

Xu Huaiyi chuckled and said, "My wife is smart. She is very simple. Just help me deliver the copied things to Censor Han."

Censor Han was famous for his uprightness, impartiality and fearlessness of power. No matter who he caught holding evidence against, even if he had only heard about it, he would speak it out in the court with righteous indignation. Originally, censors reported matters based on hearsay and did not need evidence. Now that they handed the evidence to him, there was no reason for him to ignore it.

Gu Huanxi reminded, "Once those things are exposed, they will definitely cause a stir in the court. Now the south and the north are both at war, and they are already busy and exhausted. Add this to the mix. Aren't you afraid that something big will happen?"

Xu Huaiyi said indifferently, "When something happened, it was the Chu Palace that was the first to bear the brunt. Those who were implicated were all from the Chu lineage. How could they be good people? Getting rid of them might be beneficial to the war. Don't forget that King Min is likely to get involved in the war in the south. If he hadn't made trouble, the Japanese pirates wouldn't have invaded on a large scale. I don't know what agreement they reached. I guess the Chu Palace must have been involved. However, the connections between these groups of people must have been very secretive, and the Jinyiwei would not be able to find out for a while. If something happened in the capital, firstly, it could distract them and consume their energy. Secondly, it would also be a deterrent, so that they could be more obedient, which would be of great benefit to the war."

"Aren't you afraid of pushing them to the edge of desperation?"

"No, now is not the right time. The King of Chu has endured for so many years, he will definitely not dare to take risks easily."

Gu Huanxi knew that he was determined, so he didn't say anything more, "Okay, I'll go and send it off tomorrow..."

Xu Huaiyi became a little anxious. "Han Jun would be the most suitable person to handle this matter, but it's hard to explain how we have the leverage over the Chu Palace, so you should come. Do it secretly and take more detours so that no one can find out about you."

"Well, I have a way. You're not the only one who can cheat by using the RV..." Seeing that he was still going on, Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes at him and asked, "Is the Meng family involved?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "I guess Meng Yao must have done this. She probably entrusted it to the Prince of Chu. Otherwise, the Prince of Chu and I have no grudges against each other. Why would he help Li Yunzhao to harm me? It's not like he really wants to help the Third Prince seize the throne."

"Then are we still going to settle accounts with the Meng family?"

"Let's wait a little longer. The Meng family just donated a mine. If we take action now, it won't be a crime of rebellion. The emperor will probably ignore it. Besides, Meng Chonglou has gone crazy, and the others haven't done anything too outrageous. It's hard to find fault with them. We can't just arrest Meng Yao and beat him up, right?"

Gu Huanxi glanced at him speechlessly, "You can't catch him even if you want to. I have people keeping an eye on the Meng family. Meng Yao hardly leaves the house, and there are experts protecting her. It is said that the expert was sent by the emperor. Who dares to provoke him?"

Xu Huaiyi said depressedly, "So, it's a bit difficult..."

Gu Huanxi took over the conversation, "Then let's ruin all her plans and make them all go awry. Isn't that better than just taking her life?"

Xu Huaiyi thought about it for a moment, then realized what was going on. He hugged her and kissed her excitedly, laughing, "My wife is really good at fighting in the house. As a husband, I am willing to admit defeat. Fortunately, I am devoted and loyal to her. Otherwise, no matter how many concubines I have, they will not be enough for you to fight with."

"……roll."

The next day, after sending the children to school, Gu Huanxi took his daughter to the bookstore. The snow on the main road had already been cleared and did not affect the passage of carriages. The shops on both sides had basically resumed normal business, but were not as lively as usual.

The bookstore was just the opposite, with almost every seat available, upstairs and downstairs.

There was no other reason. There were several honeycomb coal stoves in the house, burning continuously day and night. Compared with the biting cold outside, it was as warm as spring inside. The Kalanchoe and Christmas cactus on the shelves had all bloomed quietly.

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy such a comfortable environment?

Especially the students from poor families, they wished they could stay in the bookstore all day long, because the environment was comfortable and there were endless good books to read. Those who came late could not get a seat. As a last resort, the shopkeeper asked Gu Huanxi for permission and opened several empty rooms in the backyard to the students.

It was originally renovated by Gu Huanxi and used as an office, but plans changed. Xu Huaiyi was not in Beijing and Mr. Jiang had returned to his hometown. It was too difficult for her to run a newspaper or magazine on her own, so she had to postpone it for the time being.

She stayed in the bookstore until the afternoon and went back before dark. Even the maidservant around her did not notice what she did during that time.

When Han Yushi's carriage stopped at the gate of his house, a ragged beggar suddenly rushed over from the corner. When he saw him, he took out a letter from his arms tremblingly and handed it to him.

Censor Han was a rare honest official, and being an honest official meant living in poverty. Therefore, he had no guards, and did not have many attendants or servants. He only had an old servant who drove the carriage. Therefore, when the little beggar rushed over, he was not stopped at all.

In fact, such things are not uncommon. In the past, some people have reported certain people or things to him in this way.

Therefore, Han Yushi was very calm. After receiving the letter, he was not in a hurry to read it. He casually asked, "Who asked you to come?"

The little beggar thought of the man's instructions and said tremblingly, "Yes, sir, it's an uncle."

"What else did he ask you to convey?"

"No, I just said, I'll give you the letter, and you'll understand everything after you read it."

"Did he do you any good?"

"...Ten taels of silver."

"Don't tell anyone else about this."

"Yes, that uncle also said that..."

Censor Han waved his hand, and the little beggar ran away quickly as if he had been pardoned. He didn't even dare to take the handful of copper coins that the old servant was going to give him.

At night, the couple met again in the car. Gu Huanxi said, "I have asked someone to deliver the letter to Han Yushi, but I don't know if he will dare to announce it at the court tomorrow morning."

Xu Huaiyi said, "He will definitely do it, and he dares to do it."

"hope so."

"How did you get someone to deliver it? Is it reliable? Did it leave any loopholes?"

"I changed into men's clothes and went out, and found a little beggar. Don't worry, I even changed my voice, so he definitely won't be able to recognize me."

"Then we'll have to wait until tomorrow."

"Well, don't press it."

If it drags on for a few days, the Gu family will be suspected. Now it just so happens that Xu Huaiyi has only been plotted against for two days, and no one will suspect him when the Chu Palace in the capital is in trouble. After all, it will take at least ten days for a letter to be sent from the south.

Because of the RV, they were able to create the time difference, which was also perfect evidence of their alibi.