Chapter 46 If Ruoruo accepts my love, she can serve me more attentively when she marries me in the future...
The next day, Ye Mansion
Zhongli looked hurried and was led by a servant to Ye Zhong's study.
The father and son both looked at him, and Zhongli wanted to leave immediately.
"Look, what important news have you found out?" Ye Zheng smiled cheerfully.
Zhongli glanced at him twice and saw that Ye Zheng had no intention of getting up, and Ye Zhong had no intention of leaving.
He could only bite the bullet and tell Lin Gong in detail what he saw and heard today when he was following him.
Ye Chong remained expressionless, and Ye Zheng continued to smile faintly.
A thin layer of sweat broke out on Zhongli's back.
"You didn't tell the Inspection Office?"
Ye Zheng's words made his pupils tremble and a few small beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He immediately looked up at Ye Zheng, clasped his fists and said, "How could it be, sir, I..."
"Don't panic. It's my duty. I understand." Ye Zheng interrupted him and said, "Please continue to keep an eye on Second Master Lin. If there is any unusual movement, notify me in time."
Hearing this, Zhongli sighed. Some things would be in vain no matter how much he explained.
"Yes, my lord."
He obeyed the order in a loud voice.
"Your Uncle Fan must not know that he was planted by the Inspection Institute to be by your side." After Zhongli left the study, Ye Chong's first words were to make excuses for his father-in-law.
"It doesn't matter if you know." Ye Zheng was very carefree, as if he didn't care at all.
"When faced with a major event, I am calm. You are very calm."
"Right? They say that those who can remain calm even when thunder is in their chests can become generals. Father, what do you think of me?"
Ye Zheng's grinning appearance made Ye Zhong glare at him, "If you hold me back and listen to Zhong Li Tan's news, it's just for your own boasting. Go back as soon as possible."
"It's none of my business, father." Ye Zheng spread his hands.
Lin Gong intends to assassinate Fan Xian, what does it have to do with him?
If he had given him a reminder, he would have been doing his best to please his brother-in-law and uncle.
Ye Zhong said nothing, just sat there with his arms and legs spread, glancing at him.
"I have already blocked a lot for him, father, you know that." Ye Zheng said again.
"If you're not honest anymore, get out." Ye Zhong snorted coldly.
"Hehe." Ye Zheng smiled, restrained his expression, and said, "The Kyoto Prefecture has not responded to the assassination in Xiliuxiang so far. The disguised assassin with no skills can't even be found out by name. How can an eighth-rank assassin disappear in Kyoto City for no reason?"
"The fire at the temple fair was probably the work of the second son of the Qin family." Ye Chong suddenly interjected.
Ye Zheng did not respond, he already had some guesses.
"That unskilled disguised assassin was hired by Earl Yongchang."
Ye Zhong mentioned another piece of news, and he was finally moved and looked at his father.
"Today's court meeting, the Ministry of Punishment reported the inside story, and Fang Yi's crime will be removed from the title."
Ye Zheng pondered silently.
The Ministry of Justice had previously traced Wu Xi's crime of betraying the "knight-er" to the Yongchang Marquis's mansion, and there was nothing wrong with that.
However, the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion fought back, and the Kyoto government office failed to find out anything. Instead, it was the Ministry of Justice that uncovered the truth.
Then...
"What the Wu family kid confessed was that the eldest son of Earl Yongchang hired someone to kill someone."
"How could Wu Xi know such a secret matter?"
Ye Zheng was shocked by his father’s explanation.
How stupid must the eldest son of Earl Yongchang be to hire someone to kill someone and let others know about it.
On the contrary, Wu Xi seems to have outstanding communication skills.
"Your Majesty didn't issue an edict to reprimand the Kyoto Prefecture?" Ye Zheng said casually.
"This has not happened, but someone has impeached you,"
"I...what's my excuse? The archers are so domineering and bullying the market?" Ye Zheng looked a little bit helpless.
"It's harboring a wanted criminal."
"The crown prince, the second son, or the eldest princess?" Ye Zheng had expected this and had no reaction. He asked calmly.
"No matter who it is, the Kyoto Prefecture will go to the Bingmasi Yamen tomorrow to transfer that Teng Zijing." Ye Chong said.
"Oh, the Military Affairs Department and the Kyoto Prefecture have a set date every month to transfer prisoners such as escaped craftsmen. Since this month's date has passed, we will wait until next month. I will take a day off tomorrow."
The prefect of Kyoto Prefecture is the prince's man, and now in the chess game, it seems that the prince is targeting him.
But no matter whether it is the crown prince or the second son, there is an eldest princess behind them.
Not to mention that the eldest princess has her own people.
Still can't see clearly who is attacking him.
I can't bring myself to kill him, it's disgusting enough. That's it, it's hard to make a conclusion for now.
Ye Zheng shook his head and said to Ye Zhong in a serious tone, "Father, let me be frank. The second son of Prime Minister Lin's family teamed up with Northern Qi's secret agents and the swordsmen of Dongyi City to assassinate my eldest brother-in-law who was about to take over the inner treasury. Regardless of whether this succeeds or fails, I don't think that person (Emperor Qing) will severely punish the person behind the scenes."
"If we remove the second son of Prime Minister Lin's family, then this will completely give him a reason to start a national war and a northern expedition."
"I think the person behind the scenes is also sure of that person's intention, so he dares to do such a thing of collusion with the enemy."
Ye Zhong nodded slightly, but didn't say anything. He just looked at him, waiting for his youngest son to continue.
Ye Zheng's face became serious, and he said loudly, "The Northern Qi spy and the swordsman from Dongyi City have evil intentions and came to Daqing to assassinate our future important officials. As the deputy commander of the military department, I will kill those villains and boost the morale of the people of Daqing. How do you think?"
That makes sense, and looking at the result alone, that person is also happy to see it happen.
"Collaborating with the enemy is a serious crime, why don't you report it?" Ye Zhong asked coldly.
"I have a day off tomorrow, and will go to Zuixianju with my eldest uncle to listen to music. The incident happened suddenly, how should I report it?" Ye Zheng spread his hands, puzzled.
Ye Zhong showed a little sneer, "Where's Zhongli?"
"I don't know what father said? Zhongli came to report to me about the official business of the Military Department just now. Did he say anything else?" Ye Zheng asked again in confusion.
"It's useless to pretend to be confused. The Inspection Institute doesn't care whether there is evidence or not. As long as they have a reason, they can arrest someone." Ye Chong said pointedly to Mai Mang.
Ye Zheng's gaze fell on a certain point in the void, and his tone was inexplicably fierce, "Then...it depends on what he chooses."
"Tomorrow, the Kyoto Prefecture will go to transfer Teng Zijing."
“Even if he turns to you, you should know that in the eyes of the people behind the scenes, you will be no less important than Fan Xian.” Ye Zhong’s tone also became serious.
"I am on leave now. All official business will be handled when I go to the government office. Teng Zijing cannot be taken away from Kyoto Prefecture."
"It's not like I'm working so hard but it's thankless. He should accept my favor. Let's not talk about promotion or anything like that. He just needs to believe in the loyalty of the Ye family. If Ruoruo accepts my favor, she can marry me and serve me wholeheartedly... Ahem, I have some plans to serve my mother, and Fan Xian will have to do his best."
Ye Zhong gave him a deep look and said, "Come with me to the martial arts hall."
"Eh? At this hour, father, what did I say wrong?"
"Let me see, what is your limit?"
"I…"
……
Xicheng, a residential house
Zhongli picked up the pigeon several times, trying to send out the note in his hand, with a look of struggle between his brows.
He slowly closed his eyes, and everything Ye Zheng had done in the past few days flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern, scene after scene...
He suddenly remembered the stone tablet in front of the Inspection Institute.
In fact, without him realizing it, the balance in his heart had already tilted.
"grown ups…"
When he opened his eyes again, he stopped struggling. He muttered something and threw the note in his hand into his mouth with a determined look!
……
The next day, Fan Mansion
"Are you going too?"
Ye Zheng came suddenly, and the young lady was very happy. But when she heard that he would also go to Zuixianju with his brother to keep the appointment, there was a look of doubt and ill will in her beautiful eyes.
"Come with me, and I will explain it to you clearly."
He pulled her to a secluded corner, away from the servants, and whispered something in her ear.
"Ah?" When the young lady heard that someone was going to assassinate her brother, there was a hint of horror in her big eyes. She didn't care at all that Ye Zheng's face was still close to hers.
Ye Zheng would not tell the details, but only gave a brief outline.
"Are you trying to trick me?" The young lady looked him up and down.
"How could it be? I would never lie to anyone else but you." Ye Zheng said seriously.
Immediately, the young lady smiled like a flower, with a hint of joy in the corners of her eyes, and said angrily, "You are so good at coaxing people."
"I'll ask my brother to keep an eye on you!"
"Don't do anything reckless. If you get sick... I won't want you anymore!"
"How could I do such a fool? The young lady looked down on me, and I only had..."
"Eh."
"... "
"Mani Maani? You're not married yet? Ye Zhuangzhuang, what do you want to do?"
The young lady called him with red ears, and then Fan Xian's voice sounded behind her. This time, she blushed even more and ran away in small steps in a hurry.
Ye Zheng turned around with a calm face, and said to Fan Xian who was looking at him unkindly, "I'll let the young lady know that I will go to Zuixianju with you today."
"You..." Fan Xian was furious when he heard this, but before he could ask, he suddenly realized something was wrong, "Is there something wrong?"
Explain the protagonist's driving force clearly, and then plant some clues to convict Li Yunrui later.
(End of this chapter)