This made Li Shimin anxious, and he wanted to trade one for one with me.

They're already in court now; I wonder what the outcome will be...

Wei Zheng was pondering whether to go over and take a look when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw Wei Shuyu walking over with a bowl of water in his hand.

"Father, this is a medicinal soup prepared by Physician Chao. He says it can reduce internal heat. You should drink some too."

Wei Zheng nodded slightly, took the cup, and took a small sip.

Last night, Wei Shuyu, Feng Yandao, Wang Gui, and Liu Xiangdao all woke up. Since it was late, they stayed at the Imperial Medical Bureau with him.

After the curfew ended, Feng Yandao, Liu Xiangdao, and Wang Gui all went home to recuperate.

He then used the excuse that he needed to recuperate and stayed there temporarily with Wei Shuyu.

"Shuyu, how are you feeling?"

Wei Zheng looked up and asked.

Wei Shuyu gritted his teeth: "I am physically fine, but I am feeling very angry."

Wei Zheng finished his medicine in one gulp, let out a breath, wiped his mouth, and said, "Feng Deyi went to court to impeach him today. You'll feel better after court!"

"That's great!"

Wei Shuyu's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Cheng Jun's crime of assault alone is enough to make him lose his position as censor!"

Wei Zheng nodded slightly, "I still believe in Feng Deyi's abilities."

"Quick, this way!"

At this moment, a purple-robed eunuch hurriedly walked towards them from a distance, occasionally turning back to anxiously wave to those behind him.

Behind him followed two palace guards, who carried a door panel on which lay an old man in a purple robe.

When Wei Zheng saw the old man's face clearly, he realized it was Feng Deyi. His pupils contracted sharply, and he exclaimed, "Why was Lord Feng sent to the Imperial Medical Academy?"

Wei Shuyu rubbed his eyes, his face also filled with disbelief.

Upon seeing that it was Wei Zheng and his son, Zhang Anan first stepped aside to allow two guards to escort Feng Deyi to the Imperial Medical Bureau, then said, "Lord Feng has fainted; where else should we take him if not to the Imperial Medical Bureau?"

Wei Zheng's expression changed. "Was it because you were angered by Cheng Jun?"

"No, it was Lord Feng who bumped his head into a pillar and knocked himself unconscious."

Wei Zheng gasped, "Did Lord Feng die in remonstrance?"

“No, it wasn’t,” Zhang Anan said in a strange tone. “When Feng Gong was hitting Cheng Jun, Cheng Jun dodged, and he accidentally bumped into the pillar.”

"..."

Wei Zheng grabbed his arm and said urgently, "Eunuch Zhang, please explain in detail!"

Zhang Anan patiently recounted the events of the morning court session.

Wei Zheng was both alarmed and extremely relieved upon hearing this, and decided to let Feng Deyi take the lead first.

At this moment, Chao Yuanfang walked out with a grim expression, glaring at Zhang A'na: "Eunuch Zhang, what's going on at court? Four were sent yesterday, and another one is sent today. Do they think my job is too easy?"

Zhang Anan spread his hands and said, "I didn't want to send anyone over either, but there's nothing I can do. His Majesty's newly chosen censor is infuriating."

Chao Yuanfang raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is it that Cheng Jun?"

"it's him!"

Chao Yuanfang turned to Wei Zheng and said, "Lord Wei, he is an official who speaks out, and so are you. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

I used this tactic on Feng Deyi just yesterday... Faced with the provocation, Wei Zheng pondered and said, "This boy is indeed arrogant. I will take care of the grudges of Doctor Wang, the hatred of Vice Minister Liu, and the resentment of Duke Feng!"

Zhang Anan listened with utmost respect. He truly deserved to be called a remonstrating official who dared to speak frankly and directly. His words were indeed firm and forthright!

Chao Yuanfang's expression softened, and he asked, "When will you take charge?"

Wei Zheng, holding his head and frowning, said, "After I'm better!"

"Aren't you already better?"

Wei Zheng clutched his chest and said, "When I saw Duke Feng being brought over just now, I suddenly felt unwell."

Chao Yuanfang looked him over a few times and said, "Then stay at the Imperial Medical Bureau for a few more days, and I will give you some treatment."

"Thank you very much, Physician Chao!"

Wei Zheng bowed in thanks, then watched Zhang Anan and the two guards leave before turning to look in the direction of the Censorate, his expression becoming solemn.

He wasn't intentionally trying to delay, but rather he felt he had met his match and needed to be cautious.

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"Sanlang is back!"

In Huai De Fang, Cheng Jun rode back to his residence and saw Cheng Zhong smiling as he greeted him. Cheng Zhong dismounted, handed him the reins, and said:

"Uncle Zhong, where is my father?"

"The Lord has left the city."

Why are you leaving the city again...? Cheng Jun suddenly remembered smelling the scent of rouge and powder on Cheng Yaojin yesterday, and frowned as he asked, "What's the matter with leaving the city every day?"

Cheng Zhong's expression turned serious, and he said, "If the Master doesn't want me to say, then Third Brother, please don't ask any more questions. When the time is right, the Master will naturally tell you."

Cheng Jun was somewhat surprised that such a thing had been kept from him, but he wasn't surprised either. Having lived two lives, he knew that everyone had their own secrets and it wasn't wise to ask too many questions. He nodded slightly and changed the subject:

"I need to redeem myself from this sentence. Uncle Zhong, can you help me arrange it?"

"Redemption?" Cheng Zhong asked, puzzled. "What did Sanlang do wrong?"

"Didn't I appoint Wei Shuyu and Feng Yandao to the Imperial Medical Academy yesterday during the selection of censors...?"

Cheng Jun told him about what happened at the morning court session.

Cheng Zhong was stunned by what he heard. It took him a long time to recover before he asked, "How much do you need?"

"Four catties of copper."

Cheng Jun asked curiously, "About how much?"

Cheng Zhong smiled and said, "Since the court minted the Kaiyuan Tongbao in the fourth year of Wude, this coin has been one qian (a unit of weight) for one wen, ten qian for ten liang (another unit of weight), and four jin (a unit of weight) of copper, which is about six hundred and forty wen."

It's not much... Cheng Jun said, "It's up to you, Uncle Zhong!"

"No problem! This old servant will have someone handle this matter immediately."

Cheng Jun and Cheng Zhong entered the mansion one after the other. Cheng Jun continued, "There is one more thing. I need to go to Da'anfang at noon to see my brother Jingjian. Please send someone to the Duke of Wu's mansion and tell Yuchi Baolin to go there as well."

"Old slave understands!"

Cheng Jun then returned to the house, took off his official clothes, changed into a blue robe with cloud patterns, trousers, and black boots, then tightened his belt, and hung a jade pendant as green as a summer lotus and a wooden plaque he had made himself on the belt.

Finally, after checking himself in the bronze mirror to make sure his clothes were appropriate, Cheng Jun left the house.

"Sanlang, take this with you!"

At this moment, Uncle Zhong came over and tossed him a cloth bag.

Cheng Jun took it and glanced at it. It was a bulging money bag. He felt a warmth in his heart. This butler was really thoughtful.

"I'm leaving!"

"Be careful on the road, Saburo!"

Cheng Jun mounted his horse, rode out, and headed towards Da'anfang.

Because Du Jingjian was taken home by horse-drawn carriage yesterday, Cheng Zhong had already told him the exact address before he left, so Cheng Jun quickly arrived at Da'anfang and found Du Jingjian's house.

He dismounted and was looking around for a suitable tree to tie the horse's reins when he suddenly saw a slightly overweight figure disappear into Du Jingjian's house.

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