After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

Zhenguogongfu.

Everything was settled, and Duke Jiang and his family were finally able to sit together for dinner again.

Talking about this ups and downs of the scientific examination cheating case, the whole family sighed.

"By the way, brother, is Brother Zhang really okay?" Jiang Ci'an asked.

Jiang Ci Yan nodded.

"Although Huai Yun had seen the questions in advance, he did not know that they were the questions for the imperial examination. Later, when His Majesty saw that he had answered both questions very well, he did not pursue his mistakes. He is still on the list of students taking the imperial examination."

"That's good."

As long as Zhang Huaiyun is doing well, Jiang Ci'an will feel less guilty about his previous leg injury.

"No matter what, Yan'er is safe and sound at last." Mrs. Jiang looked at Jiang Ci Yan with loving eyes.

"Yes, big brother, the situation was really dangerous this time, but you are very smart and we finally got out of danger." Jiang Ci'an comforted.

[Yes, yes, I am scared to death. ]

[I hope that my second and third brothers, as well as the Zhenguogong Mansion, can all survive in peace! ]

Thinking of this, the Jiang family members also felt heavy-hearted.

The eldest brother has passed this test, but the dangers of the second and third brothers are still unknown.

The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion must remain vigilant and not relax for a moment.

Sensing that the atmosphere was a bit tense, Jiang Cijin said with a smile: "Brother is fine now, can the marriage with the Feng family be put on the agenda?"

When talking about this, the Jiang family members showed joy on their faces.

At the morning court on the second day after the imperial examination cheating incident, Taifu Feng actually expressed his strong support for the Zhenguo Mansion and Jiang Ciyan in front of all the civil and military officials, expressing his trust in the character of the Zhenguo family, which was very surprising.

You know, at that time, the court officials had only heard that Jiang Ci Yan was suspected of being involved in a fraud case, and they did not know the specific circumstances of the case.

Mrs. Feng also sent a letter through someone else, saying that she believed the Jiang family and Jiang Ci Yan would never do such a thing, and that their family would not draw a clear line between themselves and the Jiang family just to protect themselves, so Mrs. Jiang could rest assured.

For a moment, the Jiang family was very moved and respected the Feng family even more.

After the truth of the case was revealed, Feng Yijun secretly came to meet Jiang Ciyan.

The two faced each other. No words were needed. Feng Yiyun's red and swollen eyes showed her worry and concern for him.

Jiang Ci Yan's eyes were full of guilt and heartache.

No matter how strong the emotions in his heart were, he just reached out and gently squeezed Feng Yijun's left hand.

Feng Yijun cared about him so much that it was not easy for her to come to see him rashly. He could not do anything that would damage her reputation before marriage.

But things have passed, and soon they will be together legitimately.

"It's time to prepare well." Mrs. Jiang couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Mother is planning to give Miss Feng an extra five loads of betrothal gifts. What do you think, Yan'er?"

Jiang Ciyan smiled, "Everything is up to you, mother."

The family happily discussed the bride price.

Jiang Ci Yan listened at the side with a faint smile on his face.

The smile in his eyes slowly faded away.

There was always one thing he didn't understand about cheating in scientific examinations.

Why does Wang Zhou protect the third prince so much?

If he had not been poisoned at that time, Wang Zhou would probably have taken all the blame on himself and would never have betrayed the third prince until his death.

He recalled the scene when he went to visit Wang Zhou before his death.

It was the third day since Wang Zhou had been poisoned. The skin on his limbs had ulcerated and his whole body was emitting a foul odor.

When Jiang Ci Yan saw him, he asked the questions in his mind.

Wang Zhou, who was only breathing his last breath, smiled miserably.

"Master Xiao Jiang, at this point I have nothing to hide..."

"I am not loyal to Xiao Yuheng...but to...Empress Jia..."

Concubine Jia?

Jiang Ci Yan frowned.

Wang Zhou spoke slowly.

Fifteen years ago, Wang Zhou was only seven years old. A drought struck his hometown and his parents and relatives starved to death. He was also starving to the point of being on his last breath.

At that time, Concubine Jia was not married yet. She was out for fun with her brother. When she passed by this place, she saw Wang Zhou lying half-dead on the road. She ordered the guards to rescue him and give him some food.

He relied on the food and hid in a cave in the woods for seven days, and finally received relief food from the court.

Later, he heard that the noble lady passing by that day was the daughter of the Prime Minister, so he worked hard and determined to pass the exam and go to Kyoto to repay the grace of saving his life.

When he grew up and was finally admitted to the Hanlin Academy, he found out that the girl had become the most favored Concubine Jia in the harem.

In order to repay her kindness, he joined the army of her son, the third prince Xiao Yuheng.

Now that he has sacrificed his life, it can be regarded as repaying the kindness of Concubine Jia.

But he didn't expect that the third prince would not even let his wife and children go.

After saying this, Wang Zhou was exhausted.

He tried to raise his head and look at Jiang Ci Yan.

"Master Xiao Jiang, my daughter..."

Jiang Ci Yan felt very complicated. He never expected that Wang Zhou had such a story.

Hearing Wang Zhou's words, Jiang Ci Yan looked at him.

"The poison in your daughter's body has been cured. His Majesty is merciful and has not taken his anger out on your wife and children because of you. They will return home in a few days."

"Wang Zhou, you take care of yourself."

After saying that, Jiang Ci Yan withdrew his gaze, turned around and left.

Hearing that his wife and daughter were safe, Wang Zhou finally felt relieved.

Good thing my daughter is fine.

very nice......

Lanniang, I am sorry for you.

I hope you can live well with your daughter...

In endless self-blame and pain, Wang Zhou took his last breath...

East Palace.

"A severe drought in Liangxia County?"

Xiao Yujing put down the book in his hand.

"Yes, Your Highness. Wang Zhou said that he met Concubine Jia because of the severe drought in Liangxia County fifteen years ago, and Concubine Jia saved his life."

At that time, Xiao Yujing was not yet born, but he had heard from the Taifu about the drought, in which many people died.

But he remembered that when the Grand Tutor told him about this, it was that person who went to Liangxia County to provide disaster relief...

"Kazuo."

A figure quietly appeared in the hall.

"Your Highness has ordered."

Xiao Yujing picked up the pen and wrote three words on the paper.

"Check this person."

Jia Zuo took it and paused when he saw the name on the paper.

"Your Highness..."

"Go ahead, keep your hands and feet clean."

Xiao Yujing picked up the book on the table again.

Jia Zuo frowned, bowed his head and saluted, "Yes, I understand."

After saying that, he moved his fingers slightly, and a cluster of flames ignited, burning the paper in his hand ashes.

"Subordinates retire."

Xiao Yujing nodded and looked at the book in his hand.

After a while, he shifted his gaze and looked at the flickering light on the table.

He Zhiwan......

Zongren Mansion.

The lights flickered, and Xiao Yuheng was sitting at the table reading a book.

Eunuch Liu raised the wick a little higher, making the light brighter.

"Your Highness, it's getting late. You should go to bed early." Eunuch Liu advised.

Xiao Yujing nodded, slowly closed the book, picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip.

He had been in the clan residence for seven days. Although he was imprisoned, he was still the third prince of the dynasty, and the clan leader was a good friend of his uncle, so he had not been treated harshly.

Apart from the fact that the food, clothing and living conditions were a little worse, Xiao Yujing didn't feel any difference from his previous life in the palace.

Standing up, Eunuch Liu took off his outer robe.

Xiao Yujing was thinking in his mind.

This time he was too anxious.

He was suddenly kicked out of the palace before, and he couldn't accept it for a while. He was eager to turn the situation around, which forced himself into his current situation.

It would be nice to stay in the clan house for a while, where no one would disturb me.

He can calm down and carefully plan how to proceed.

While he was deep in thought, a young eunuch walked in quietly.

"Your Highness, Lord He requests to see you."