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After being released from prison, Chen Nan sighed: "Wu Xu, do you think Hongming knows this person?"

Wu Xu chuckled twice: "Your Highness, how would I know about these things? I'll just do whatever Your Highness says."

Looking at Wu Xu's simple and honest face, Chen Nan understood.

He also knew that Wu Xu was of no help whatsoever with tasks that required thinking.

However, Hongming left in a very hurry just now.

He was also curious whether Hongming really knew something.

With that thought in mind, he headed towards the Hong residence.

Meanwhile, Hongming, who had gone ahead, had already returned to the Hong residence.

As soon as I entered, I saw Hongze coming straight at me, along with that puzzled voice.

"Girl, didn't you go to find Chen Nan? Why are you back so soon?"

Hongming had no intention of answering at this moment and ran straight to his room, leaving a bewildered Hongze alone in the room, completely confused.

Just as he reached the door, he bumped into Chen Nan, who was rushing over. He quickly stopped Chen Nan and asked, "Chen Nan, did you bully my little sister?"

Completely bewildered, Chen Nan was stumped by the question.

He thought for a long time, then turned to look at Wu Xu and said with extreme insecurity, "Did I bully Hongming?"

Seeing this, Hongze knew he had been overthinking things, so he smiled and asked, "What brings you to the Hong residence today?"

Before Chen Nan could answer, he turned and ordered, "Uncle Wang, a guest has arrived. Go and inform the master."

"Yes, young master, I'll go right away." A hoarse voice replied.

At Hongze's invitation, Chen Nan followed him inside.

In the main hall, a white-haired but strong old man sat in the main seat.

Hongze introduced, "Father, this is Chen Nan, the Prince of Zhennan."

"Your Highness, this is my father."

Chen Nan clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Greetings, Marquis Yinwu."

That's right, Marquis Yinwu was a title bestowed upon Hongcang by the first emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Because of his age, after the late emperor's sudden death, Hong Cang spent most of his time at home.

He didn't care much about the court or the army.

Chen Nan showed the old man unparalleled respect.

It wasn't just because the other party was Hongming's father.

More importantly, it depends on the other party's identity and status.

Yin Wuhou had followed the first emperor of Northern Wei for a long time.

In that turbulent era, with just a giant dragon-patterned staff, he single-handedly paved a path to heaven for the late emperor.

This led to the establishment of the Northern Wei dynasty, and Hong Cang was even granted the title of Marquis Yinwu.

"Chen Nan, the Prince of Zhennan, is truly a formidable young man! A formidable young man indeed!"

Hong Cang made no attempt to hide his praise and began to compliment Chen Nan.

Chen Nan listened and then dismissed it, his mind focused on the blueprint hanging on the wall behind Hong Cang.

Finally, taking advantage of a lull in Hong Cang's speech, he asked, "What is this?"

Hong Cang was taken aback and looked in the direction Chen Nan was pointing.

Only then did he realize that the other party was referring to the blueprints hanging on the wall, and he smiled and said, "Your Highness has a good eye."

"This is a topographical map of my Northern Wei Dynasty. This map includes not only the cities of my Northern Wei Dynasty."

"It also marks the distribution of surrounding forces."

"Most importantly, this map was bestowed upon me by the late Emperor."

"Master, the tea is here." A voice came from outside the hall.

Chen Nan turned his head and was immediately stunned.

It was simply because the person in front of me had a black mole on the corner of their mouth.

Having a mole alone is nothing to worry about.

Crucially, he remembered that Hongze had called him Uncle Wang just now.

His surname is Wang, and he has a black mole on the corner of his mouth.

Based on this, it seems that this person is very likely the Mr. Wang who was looking for the registrar back then.

Moreover, Hongming was a member of the Hong family, so he was naturally very familiar with this Uncle Wang.

Considering all of this, her reaction just now isn't surprising.

Thinking of this, Chen Nan didn't make a fuss.

He said goodbye to the elderly and young members of the Hong family due to family matters.

As they were leaving the Hong residence, they ran into Mo Bai, who was walking towards them.

"Your Highness, weren't we supposed to be going to the Hong residence? Why are we at the gate?"

Chen Nan didn't waste any words and said directly, "Mo Bai, go find a topographical map of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and come find me in the prison after you find it."

Mo Bai turned and left.

As for Chen Nan, he took Wu Xu back to the prison.

Upon returning to prison, Chen Nan appeared somewhat awkward looking at the prison guards who were filled with admiration.

"What are you..."

He was unaware that when he first arrived, these jailers treated him with the same respect they would show a prince.

This time, however, there was not only respect, but also admiration on his face.

A jailer pleaded, "Your Highness, I would like to learn some interrogation techniques."

Chen Nan suddenly realized why the prison guards looked at him with such admiration.

The clerk, who was completely helpless throughout the prison, was a man who had no idea what to do.

He forced a confession from two buckets of water and a towel.

Those people make a living using this method, so it's not surprising that they want to learn more.

Chen Nan didn't hold back either: "I'll teach you when there's an opportunity later."

"Where is that clerk? I have urgent business with him."

Now, he needs to determine the age of the Mr. Wang mentioned by the registrar.

Before long, the registrar was brought before Chen Nan once again.

The registrar looked at Chen Nan, who had returned, and said with a mournful face, "Your Highness, I have told you everything I know."

Chen Nan asked coldly, "I'm asking you, how old is this Mr. Wang you mentioned?"

The registrar was taken aback, and after chewing on his fingers and thinking hard for a long time, he said, "Your Highness, I have only met that Mr. Wang once."

"Later, the forced land seizure was carried out by people sent by Judge Qin."

"As for where the expropriated land was sold or who bought it, I have no idea."

"Moreover, that money will not end up in the hands of scoundrels."

Chen Nan, of course, believed what he said.

The opponent is just a pawn; they certainly won't get any spoils.

However, what he's concerned about now is Mr. Wang's age.

He couldn't help but emphasize, "I'm asking about Mr. Wang's age."

"As far as I know, I have met Mr. Wang once."

"Moreover, we met at night, and the other person was wearing a straw hat and all night clothes."

"I'm not quite sure about the other person's age."

Helpless, Chen Nan changed his approach to asking, "Can you still remember his voice?"

Or, would I recognize you if we met again?

"Your Highness, Mr. Wang's voice sounds rather old. If we met again, I truly wouldn't recognize him."

The clerk answered honestly.

"Your Highness, I have a suggestion," Wu Xu suddenly spoke up.

"Oh? You have suggestions? Tell me about them." Chen Nan asked in surprise, this was the first time Wu Xu had offered a suggestion on his own initiative.

"Wasn't Ge Erdan's land forcibly requisitioned?"

"We also want to know who is behind the land transactions."

"Why don't we go directly to Gejia Village and wait in Ge Erdan's field?"

"Can't we just arrest whoever steps forward when the time comes?"

Chen Nan's eyes lit up, and he praised, "You really have a way with things, kid."

This is a point that Chen Nan has consistently overlooked.

He was only thinking about finding out who Qin Tongpan's backer was.

But they never thought to investigate who ultimately bought the land.

Wu Xu's suggestion, however, approached the issue from a different angle.

Although it's not possible to find a powerful backer immediately.

But by connecting the buyers and sellers, the source can eventually be found.