He Chao didn't dare to be careless, there was definitely something wrong with this Zhang Yinhang!

Others might not recognize the official seals on those letters, but He Chao was the Jingzhao Yin and often tried cases. He knew it was true at a glance. It was a serious crime for a senior court official to tangle with the enemy and he had to be arrested immediately. However, Zhang Yinhang was the Zhongshu Shilang and a close minister to the emperor. He Chao did not want to act rashly. What if something unexpected happened? He decided to ask the emperor first.

He ordered his men to surround the house and block the front and back doors, preventing anyone from escaping. Then he took two trusted confidants and rode fast horses to the palace.

In the Taiji Hall, Emperor Zhao Guangjin was having fun with two concubines. There had been no trouble in the court recently and the world was peaceful, so the emperor ordered the imperial teacher Zou Chu to make him some elixirs to strengthen his body. After taking the elixir, he became more virile and had been turning over the concubines' cards frequently recently, hoping to have more children.

The palace has been locked and it is extremely difficult to get in. He Chao asked someone to deliver the message. When the emperor's eunuch Liu Shun received the message, he looked around the palace in embarrassment. The emperor was in high spirits, and whoever dared to disturb him at this time would be courting death.

Liu Shun did not disturb the emperor and quietly came out to meet He Chao. "Master He, it's not that I don't want to let you know. It's just that the emperor is ready to send an arrow to the bowstring and cannot be disturbed. If we disturb any of the dragon sons and daughters from reincarnating, wouldn't I be delaying the inheritance of the country?"

He Chao cursed in his heart, it was just a report, you old bastard, you still want to talk about the country, it's true that it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with the little devil!

"Eunuch Liu, what should we do?"

Liu Shun flicked his whisk and said, "Master He, what's the matter? Why don't you tell me first? If it's urgent, I'll report it to the emperor immediately. If it's not urgent, how about waiting until tomorrow?"

"Uh...this..."

He Chao did not say anything. This was a matter of great military importance and extremely urgent. Of course, he had to see the emperor in person before he could tell him. Liu Shun was just a eunuch and had no official position. The court had an order that eunuchs were not allowed to interfere in politics. Telling him himself would be dereliction of duty.

Besides, there are many factions among the ministers in the court. Who knows which side Liu Shun is on? What if he is from Zhang Yinhang's faction? Wouldn't everything be exposed if he is told?

Liu Shun was a shrewd man and immediately understood what He Chao meant. He didn't force anything and extended his hand, "Master He, why don't you go and call the Emperor yourself?"

He Chao was furious. What was he shouting about? If he dared to go in without the emperor's order, it would be like breaking into the palace at night and he would be sentenced to death. This eunuch was harming him!

He Chao forced a smile and said, "Since the emperor is busy, forget it. I'll come again tomorrow. Sorry to bother you, eunuch."

"Goodbye, Lord Liu."

He Chao mounted his horse and hurriedly left the palace gate. Liu Shun looked in his direction, snorted, and turned back.

He Chao stopped after riding for a few blocks. Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Since he had already searched Zhang Yinhang's outer residence, he had to resolve the matter tonight. Otherwise, if he found out and moved the evidence, there would be no way to investigate the matter.

"Let's go to the Prince's Mansion!"

"Yes!"

If the emperor doesn't care, then let's find the second person who can take charge. Besides the prince, who else can we have?

He Chao and his companions went to the Prince's Mansion and soon met the Prince. When He Chao told him what had happened, the Prince immediately understood. This was the opportunity!

The prince remembered clearly what happened to Mei Longgang back then. The person who ignited the fire was Zhang Yinhang. If he hadn't been the middleman, how could his teacher Mei Longgang have his property confiscated and beheaded, and how could so many of his people be marginalized?

Things have changed. Now that Zhang Yinhang is in my hands, I must not let him off easily!

He Chao asked, "Your Highness, what do you think we should do about this?"

"Are you sure the person inside is really Zhang Yinhang?"

"Well, who is the person inside? We haven't even gone in to see. When I saw these letters, I immediately took them out. Regardless of whether the person inside is Zhang Yinhang or not, these letters all have his signature and seal!"

The prince smiled and said, "Yes, with the evidence in hand, it doesn't matter where Zhang Yinhang is. These letters are enough to convict him."

"Then, Your Highness, what should we do?"

"I'm ordering my men to split into two groups. One group will go to your Zhang Yinhang's outer residence, and the other group will go to Zhang Yinhang's home. Search them thoroughly and bring him to justice first. As for whether he's the real culprit, we'll see after we've apprehended him first!"

"Yes, then I will listen to Your Highness."

The Daqing Kingdom issued an order that the crown prince could recruit a certain number of palace soldiers to be stationed around the Eastern Palace, which was several times more than the number of other princes and emperors. Crown Prince Zhao Xing also recruited several hundred people, who were distributed inside and outside the Eastern Palace.

At the prince's command, a group of palace soldiers followed He Chao to Zhang Yinhang's outer residence, and then accompanied by his personal guard Wang Jian, they went to Zhang Yinhang's home.

Wang Jian arrived at Zhang's house, knocked on the door and went in. When he asked, he found that Zhang Yinhang and his wife were not at home. He had received instructions from the prince and went straight to Zhang Yinhang's study. Sure enough, he found a pile of letters in the box on the antique shelf. Wang Jian came out holding them.

The Zhang family was shocked. "Who are you? Why are you breaking into our house? Our master is the Minister of the Central Secretariat. Who gave you the courage?"

Wang Jian sneered, drew his sword from its sheath, and lightly slashed the neck of the man who had hit him in the head. Blood splattered everywhere, and the man fell backwards and fell to the ground with a thud. The people around him screamed in fear.

Wang Jian said coldly, "Who else has any objections?"

Everyone shook their heads. No, no, they had no objections at all. They were originally servants of the Zhang family. When their master was away, they would never dare to show up again.

"Everyone, get to the yard and squat down with your hands covering your heads!"

After an incense stick of time, all the servants of the Zhang family were called out and squatted with their heads covered. Zhang Yinhang's son and daughter, one eight years old and the other five years old, were also woken up and squatted in the yard.

Zhang Yinhang's parents had separated from them and were no longer here. Zhang Yinhang's two children burst into tears, "Who are you?"

Wang Jian was furious with Zhang Yinhang. If it weren't for him, how could the prince's men have been implicated and suffered countless casualties? He was not polite at all, "Shut up, you two little bastards!"

The servants covered the two children's mouths and squatted on the ground in fear, praying in their hearts that their masters would come back soon.

It’s a pity that their masters are already in danger at this time.

He Chao led the prince's guards and surrounded Zhang Yinhang's outer residence. He then broke directly into the backyard and caught the women in the yard, as well as Zhang Yinhang, Qiao Benwei and others in the room.

Zhang Yinhang and Qiao Benwei were still arguing about becoming eunuchs, and were stunned when they saw He Chao come in.

Zhang Yinhang asked anxiously, "Master He, why are you here?"

"Master Zhang, someone has reported you as a traitor to the country. Now, I am following the Crown Prince's orders to bring you to justice!"

"What do you mean by treason? Impossible!"

He Chao waved his hand, "Catch him! Sir Zhang, if you have any grievances, please speak to the Emperor!"

"Hey, you can't catch me! You can't catch me!"

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