Night falls.

It was already late at night when Ning Feng took Guan Yun'er back to Ning Mansion. Guan Yun'er looked a little lonely on the way back to Ning Mansion.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make trouble..." Guan Yun'er lowered her head and picked her fingers and said in a child-like tone.

Ning Feng shook his head and gently rubbed Guan Yun'er's head, "No need to be sorry, you are also worried about Xiaochuan."

"Is Xiaochuanzi going to be okay?" Guan Yun'er raised his head and blinked at Ning Feng, eager to get the news about Ning Xiaochuan.

Ning Feng smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, don't worry."

"Okay, it's fine..." Guan Yun'er turned around with some disappointment, followed Ning Feng, and walked home silently.

Ning Feng led the horse and followed him, walking quietly...

The lights in the Ning family hall were still bright, and Ning Zhi and Mrs. Ning were anxiously waiting for news about Ning Xiaochuan.

"Dad, Mom, are you still awake at this late hour?" Ning Feng came in and saw the whole family sitting in the hall without saying a word. He knew in his heart that everyone was worried about Ning Xiaochuan's situation.

"How can we sleep without any news about Chuan'er?" Mrs. Ning stood up and frowned and said, "By the way, how is Chuan'er doing?"

Guan Yun'er walked to Cheng Shuangshuang, holding Cheng Shuangshuang's arm and lowering her head. Cheng Shuangshuang lovingly held Guan Yun'er in her arms and comforted her softly.

"Chuan'er was taken away by Xue Shangshu to cooperate with the investigation of some matters. Don't worry, he will be back in a few days." Ning Feng said with relief.

Ning Zhi asked: "It's just an investigation? What about killing people in the street?"

"This is indeed true, but those people are not good people. They have done countless murders and illegal things, and they deserve to die. Ogawa killed them to do justice to God. Don't worry, he is just assisting in the investigation."

Ning Feng continued.

After hearing these words, Ning Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back on the chair slowly, "It's okay, I thought this brat was in trouble again."

Ning Song was also relieved, "It's okay if it's okay, it's okay if it's okay."

"Then when will Chuan'er come back?" Mrs. Ning still asked anxiously, "I heard that the prison of the Ministry of Punishment is extremely dangerous, and ordinary people cannot withstand the torture. Chuan'er, Chuan'er will not be tortured by them."

"Mom, no, Xiaochuan is just cooperating with them in investigating the case. He is not a prisoner and will not be tortured." Ning Feng explained helplessly.

Mrs. Ning breathed a long sigh of relief, and her anxious heart was finally relieved.

"It's fine if you don't need punishment, it's fine if you don't need to..."

Ning Feng also breathed a sigh of relief, now it depends on when Ning Xiaochuan will come back.

…

The next day, early morning, Zhengde Hall of the Imperial Palace.

Gao Zhen sat quietly on the dragon chair, wearing a long robe and holding a scripture in his hand, reading very seriously.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded, and Han Zhongxuan walked in with his head lowered and Hu Tongxun, who was wearing prison uniform and unkempt.

At this time, Hu Tongxun's face was dark yellow, his expression was dull, his eyes were dull, and his mental state was very bad; his hair was dirty and messy, and his prison uniform was full of stains and filth.

Entering the Zhengde Hall, Hu Tongxun was stunned when he saw Gao Zhen. Han Zhongxuan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Hu Tongxun, the Minister of Agriculture, has been brought here."

"Hu Tongxun, the Minister of Agriculture and Agriculture, pays homage to His Majesty." Hu Tongxun knelt down quickly and kowtowed his head excitedly, his voice slightly trembling and aggrieved.

"Hu Tongxun, because you are a veteran, I gave you a month's chance. I didn't expect you to be so tough and still refuse to plead guilty." Gao Zhen said lukewarmly.

Hu Tongxun looked at Gao Zhen and gritted his teeth, "Your Majesty, what crime am I guilty of?"

"The three million military rations were lost inexplicably. You were in charge of the Agriculture Department, so weren't you involved? If you hadn't been your mediator, I'm afraid the military rations wouldn't have been lost." Gao Zhen said.

Hu Tongxun was stunned, and immediately kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I am wronged. I have been working hard since I became the Minister of Agriculture. The issue of military rations is of great importance, and I have not delayed the slightest. If you suspect that I am committing theft, you can take it out."

Evidence, if there is evidence, I will definitely give it to you and be willing to be punished."

"Are you blaming me?" Gao Zhen sneered.

"I don't dare..." Hu Tongxun said without raising his head.

At this time, the sound of footsteps was heard, and Gao Yuan hurried over. As soon as he came in, he saw Hu Tongxun who was bowing his head on the ground, "My son, I pay my respects to my father."

"Yuan'er, you came just in time. I want to ask you. Three million military rations disappeared mysteriously in Shuzhou. Although the truth has been found out, I still suspect that Hu Tongxun colluded with those corrupt officials and caused the loss of military rations. What do you think about this?

What do you think?" Gao Zhen said lightly.

Gao Yuan looked at Hu Tongxun and frowned, "Father, please forgive me for being honest, your suspicion is unreasonable. Although the military rations passed through Mr. Hu's hands, Mr. Hu has been in charge of the Agriculture Department for some years.

There have been no accidents in mobilizing military rations so many times, but an accident happened this time. If Mr. Hu was greedy for money, he should have taken action long ago, why wait until now?"

"Oh? From what you said, do you think I have wronged Hu Tongxun?" Gao Zhen looked a little unhappy.

Gao Yuan knelt on the ground, cupped his hands and said: "Father, everything must be based on evidence. Your unfounded suspicion is indeed inappropriate. Besides, Mr. Hu is a loyal man and has worked hard since he took charge of the Agriculture Department. He dare not

He is a loyal person even if he has no slack at all. If you insist on punishing him now, I'm afraid it will chill the hearts of the ministers."

Next to him, Hu Tongxun stood up and looked at Gao Yuan, his gratitude beyond words, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"So your Highness the Prince believes him?" Gao Zhen stood up and said.

Gao Yuan nodded, "Yes, I believe Mr. Hu."

After hearing Gao Yuan's words, Gao Zhen nodded thoughtfully, and then looked at Hu Tongxun, "Master Hu, do you think I should trust His Highness the Crown Prince's judgment? Do you believe me?"

"I don't dare to deceive the Holy Will. It all depends on Your Majesty." Hu Tongxun continued to lower his head and said.

After a while, Gao Zhen stood up and said: "Then I will trust His Highness the Crown Prince once, Hu Tongxun, and I will spare you this time. But just this time, you remember, it is not you I trust, but His Highness the Crown Prince."

Gao Yuan looked at Gao Zhen with mixed emotions, and Hu Tongxun did the same. Hu Tongxun kowtowed excitedly and thanked him, "Old minister, thank you for your kindness."

"Okay, let's go down." Gao Zhen said casually.

After Gao Chang and Hu Tongxun left, Han Zhongxuan slowly said: "Your Majesty, do you think Hu Tongxun will continue to serve as the Secretary of Agriculture?"

"Of course, food and grass are the lifeblood of the country and must be firmly grasped."

"Old slave, I understand."

…

At the entrance of the palace, Hu Tongxun took off his prison uniform and felt the breath of freedom. He turned around slowly, looked at Gao Yuan, bowed and handed over his hands, "Thank you for your generous words today, Your Highness. You are my benefactor, Hu Tongxun. Your great kindness will never be forgotten by Hu Tongxun."

.”

"Sir Hu, your words are serious. I'm just saying what needs to be said. As long as you are dedicated to the country, loyal to your majesty, and loyal to Dafeng, that's all." Gao Yuan helped Hu Tongxun up and comforted him.

"Prince, don't worry. I will do my best, and there will definitely be no problems with food and grass."

"Okay, then the prince can rest assured. Mr. Hu, we have already arrived at the palace gate. I won't see you off anymore. You have been away from home for so long, so go back quickly." Gao Yuan said with a smile.

Hu Tongxun nodded vigorously, "Old minister, I retire."

At the entrance of the palace, Hu Shangyi and his servants were waiting anxiously at the door. These people soon saw Hu Tongxun's figure, "Dad, Dad, I'm here."

"Shangyi?" Hu Tongxun looked at Hu Shangyi in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"There is news from the palace that the grain draft has been investigated. You have been wronged. Let me come here to pick you up." Hu Shangyi looked at Hu Tongxun in confusion and told the story of the message from the palace.

Hu Tongxun turned to look at the palace and shook his head in fear, "Your Majesty is still the same as before."

"ah?"

"Nothing, let's get in the car."

"Okay, dad, please slow down." Hu Shangyi carefully helped Hu Tongxun get into the car.

On the carriage, Hu Tongxun sighed and said: "Shang Yi, you have to remember that it is thanks to His Royal Highness that my father can come out safely today. He has been kind to our family, and we must repay this kindness no matter what in the future."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Although Hu Shangyi was confused, he still nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Dad, I know that the Crown Prince will be the benefactor of our family from now on."

"Just remember it. Okay, let's go back."

Hu Tongxun's matter was over. On the carriage back, Hu Tongxun wanted to understand what was going on.

Your Majesty is paving the way for the prince, and you are the first stepping stone. The foundation of the prince will be built from here.

Your Majesty intends for you to be a veteran of two dynasties, so you cannot disappoint Your Majesty.

…

Prison Department of Punishment.

The old man still asked naggingly, which made Ning Xiaochuan a little impatient.

"Young man, how many people are in your family?" The old man seemed to be a talkative person, and he even wanted to ask the people in Ning Xiaochuan's family.

"Now I even wonder if you are here to trick me." Ning Xiaochuan looked at the old man warily, "What does it matter to you how many people in my family are there?"

"I'm not curious." The old man touched his head nonchalantly. Through the dim light, Ning Xiaochuan looked at the old man and suddenly found an obvious scar on the back of his right hand. It was not a new scar, but a long-standing scar.

A long time ago.

"Old man, the scar on your right hand looks like it was cut by a sword. Is it old?" Ning Xiaochuan said curiously.

Upon hearing this, the old man looked at his right hand and said with a smile: "It was cut by a sword."

"I don't think you look like a man from the world. Did you accidentally cut it or something?" Ning Xiaochuan asked strangely.

The old man shook his head and sat cross-legged on the ground, "That's not true. When I was young, I offended some people. Just like you, my enemies took revenge, which is why I left this scar. But thanks to this scar, I can live to this day.

"

"Grand grievances in the world, revenge of enemies, this is very interesting. So old man, you were not ordinary when you were young. Please tell me your story."

"Okay, why are you asking about me? Don't tell me." The old man shook his head with disgust.

"You've asked me so many questions, it's my turn to ask you, right? Come on, I'll ignore you if you don't."

Seeing Ning Xiaochuan turn around and look like he was going to the other side, the old man had no choice but to say, "Okay, okay, if you want to hear it, I'll tell you a little bit."

"Say it quickly."

"My story is a long story, let's start from when I became an official..."


Chapter completed!