A tear fell, and Fang Nanzhi suddenly woke up.

I found myself falling asleep on the painting without knowing when.

He was also covered with a cloak.

She stood up and Anmei, who heard the noise, came in immediately.

"Miss, do you have any instructions?"

Fang Nanzhi folded the scroll up and put it away.

"Has anyone come in?"

"It was the master and his lady who came, covered you with the cloak, and then left."

Anmei answered respectfully.

Fang Nanzhi nodded: "Well, let's go back to sleep."

The next day, Fang Yin sent people to investigate Chen Zixi before leaving, but they had not yet received any results.

As soon as he went to court, he found something wrong.

The official who proposed to rehabilitate Chen Xiang some time ago actually made an effort today.

"Your Majesty, a member of the Chen clan, Chen Yong, filed a complaint in Longquan County ten days ago, claiming that his ancestor was framed and falsely accused, and that he remained loyal to the court."

"Chen Yong also produced evidence that the treasonous letter was made by someone cutting up and splicing together Chen Xiang's manuscripts."

"Your Majesty, I believe this matter requires a detailed investigation."

"If someone really framed Chen Xiang, then the case back then was a heinous injustice!"

Some ministers were very emotional.

Fang Jin had a blank expression on his face, but his heart was not at peace.

What a coincidence, a case that has been going on for so long is being brought up now and is still being redressed. Who is pushing for this?

He raised his head slightly and saw that the emperor's face was very dark, and his heart sank.

The case of the treacherous prime minister was a major case that the emperor had just handled since he ascended the throne. If he had been wrong, wouldn't it have been a slap in the face of the emperor? It would have been strange for the emperor to be happy.

"Nonsense! When the three courts held a joint trial, the evidence was conclusive, and Chen Zijun pleaded guilty and signed the contract humbly. Now that some random person has come to file a complaint, the case is going to be overturned?" The emperor slammed the dragon case, furious.

All officials trembled.

But then a man came out.

Censor Park knelt before the palace and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Yong is the grandson of Chen Zixi's cousin and a genuine member of the Chen family."

"He has witnesses and evidence to present."

As he spoke, Censor Park took out something wrapped in cloth from his chest and presented it with both hands.

The emperor looked at him coldly, and the eunuch didn't dare to move.

"I didn't know that Censor Park is so well-connected now, and has close ties with everyone in Longquan County."

There was anger in these words.

Censor Park trembled, but did not back down.

"Your Majesty has misunderstood. This evidence was entrusted to me by Mr. Zhen Liansheng."

Zhen Liansheng?

The officials were a little agitated.

Fang Yin was puzzled. Who was Zhen Liansheng?

Meng Yi spoke almost in a whisper: "Zhen Liansheng was a trusted minister of the late emperor. He wrote the 'Record of Mountains and Rivers' for the country and is a half-scholar of the present generation."

Although Zhen Liansheng and the current master are not officially master and disciple, they do have a master-disciple relationship.

The other party was righteous and decisive, and almost personally helped the emperor to sit firmly on the throne. Later, he retired at the right time and returned to his hometown.

Therefore, Mr. Zhen was very famous and respected by the emperor.

The emperor's anger subsided slightly and he gave the eunuch a look.

The latter, then brought the things immediately.

Censor Park was still kneeling, but his clothes on the back were soaked and he was sweating coldly.

The emperor opened the bundle and found a petition first.

It is a blood letter written in blood.

Written by Chen Yong.

Then there was a booklet with many names written on it. Most of the people named were from aristocratic families.

Finally, there is the physical evidence, a blood-stained sign.

Looking at the sign, the emperor didn't know what he was thinking about and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

"Where is the certification that Master Park mentioned?"

The emperor suddenly asked.

"In Longquan County, with Chen Yong, in prison."

Master Park said cautiously.

"Let them enter Beijing."

The emperor left this sentence and left.

The chief eunuch shouted in a shrill voice: "Dismiss the court!"

All the officials could only see the emperor off in confusion.

But everyone was itching in their hearts, like being scratched by a cat, and wanted to know what evidence was in the bundle.

Can you make the emperor change his mind?

Some people approached Lord Park quietly, wanting to find out more, while others quietly left, not wanting to get involved in this mess.

Fang Yin glanced at Lord Park, then turned around and left.

Outside the palace gate, Meng Yi looked at his uneasy disciple and said, "Focus on your military training these days and avoid interfering in the affairs of the court."

Fang Yin's eyebrows jumped: "Sending troops to the southwest?"

Meng Yi didn't answer and looked at him seriously.

Fang Yin realized that this was not the place to talk.

The master and disciple returned to the Meng Mansion together.

"A battle in the southwest must be fought, and Jiangxi Prefecture has already secretly mobilized troops. This time, he wants to pacify the situation as quickly as possible."

When he arrived at the study, there were no outsiders around, so Meng Yi didn't shy away.

The emperor had already discussed this with the Minister of War long before he sent anyone to the southwest to look for any evidence.

The troop deployment had already begun at that time. Recently, the Minister of War contacted him and hinted in both explicit and implicit ways that he was needed to go to the battlefield, but he recommended Fang Yin.

Fang Yin is young and needs more opportunities to make meritorious contributions.

"I understand." Fang Yin understood and didn't bother to be polite with his master. They were family, so he had no guilt in taking advantage of him.

Meng Yi looked at him again and asked, "Did you go to the Third Princess's Mansion yesterday?"

This kind of thing cannot be concealed in the capital.

How could the close relationship between the courtiers and the princess not attract attention?

Fang Yin nodded, thought about it, and decided to tell him about his niece.

Meng Yi gasped in shock. No wonder there was something wrong with this kid.

When Chen Zijun was at the height of his power in the court, he was still a young general who had mostly fought on the battlefield and could not really remember what the other person looked like.

"The Third Princess is using this to threaten and win you over. Then, she wasn't the one who redressed Prime Minister Chen. Did anyone else know about this?"

Meng Yi immediately thought of the key point.

Could it be that someone close to Prime Minister Chen recognized Fang Nanzhi and pushed for her redress?

Fang Yin didn't understand for a moment.

After a night of calming down, Fang Nanzhi's thoughts became clear.

She took out the store's most valuable headpiece from the trading space.

It was given by Princess Mingzhu. She didn't know the reason before, but now she understands it a little.

The love he showed her after recognizing her identity? Or something else?

"Miss, the carriage is ready."

Anmei quietly entered the house.

"Bang." Fang Nanzhi closed the box.

"Hold on tight, let's go."

"Yes."

The master and servant got on the carriage and soon arrived at the teahouse.

The waiter led them into the reserved private room, and when they opened the door, they saw a simple and elegant middle-aged woman sitting inside.

Fang Nanzhi suppressed her surprise. Princess Mingzhu was more proactive than she thought.

She just asked someone to invite her, and the eldest princess agreed directly and arrived earlier than her.

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