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Haijin was no longer the Haijin of yesteryear, so he knew there must be something fishy going on behind the scenes.

"Father and Second Brother, please return to the manor first. I would like to go to the East Palace."

“That’s right. Without His Highness the Crown Prince’s help, the case wouldn’t have been closed so quickly. It’s only right that we go and thank him!” Marquis Haibo said approvingly.

Of course, I should thank you, but Haijin has more questions to ask.

As autumn leaves fall, what others see is a desolate scene, but the Eastern Palace has already transplanted red maples long ago, so the magnificent scenery makes the autumn day even more beautiful.

"His Highness anticipated that Young Master Hai would come to see him, so he sent this servant to wait here for a long time. Young Master, please."

The speaker was Xia Jing, the steward who had served the Crown Prince for many years. He was handsome with fair skin and red lips, but his eyes revealed calmness and composure. With a flick of his whisk, he led Haijin to the Crown Prince's study.

Wanfa Court.

Crown Prince Shen Song'an was still engrossed in the game, with most of the black and white pieces already placed on the chessboard in front of him, but the outcome was still uncertain, and the battle was extremely tense. Just then, he suddenly heard a voice from outside, "Your Highness, the eldest son of the Marquis's mansion has arrived."

"Well, come in."

"Yes."

With the arrival of the two, Haijin, after many years of absence, finally stepped into this place again.

Back then, he and his second brother Haiyu were similar in temperament, both flamboyant and bright. They had joked around here with Qiao Er and other commanders in the Eastern Palace. But now things have changed. The courtyard is still the same courtyard, and the furnishings in the study haven't changed much. Even the Crown Prince is still quietly playing chess by the window. Only he can never go back to the past.

"Your subject...this humble subject greets the Crown Prince."

If he were still the heir of the Marquis's mansion, he could naturally call himself a subject. But now, the word "commoner" is the best description of him. Hearing this, the Crown Prince was not surprised. He glanced at Haijin, who was kneeling and bowing, and asked.

"Can't you get over that hurdle in your heart?"

His tone towards Haijin was neither too cold nor too warm; he simply offered a calm greeting.

But this question stunned Haijin.

Before this, he had a brief moment of realization when he learned about He Lingyi's background. He told himself that it was time to turn the page. If the past continued to bother him, he would not be able to live a good life, and his family would suffer as a result.

This time, after the case of Prince Jin's Mansion was settled, everyone gathered around to offer their congratulations.

They congratulated him on being exonerated and on his new life, but no one really asked him if this was the result he wanted. Or could this concealed truth truly shield him from all the gossip and rumors?

He couldn't answer.

But the prince did not force him, and then pointed to the prayer mat opposite him and said.

"Let's play a game of chess. It's been a long time since I've seen you play. Have your skills gotten rusty?"

"These days I've been living alone at home, but I've been playing chess every day, so I haven't gotten rusty."

"That's good. I'll take the black, and you take the white, how about that?"

"As Your Highness commands."

Afterwards, the two began to enjoy tea and play chess. Gradually, Haijin forgot the purpose of his visit. He had originally intended to ask His Highness the Crown Prince who had truly framed him, but now, in the midst of the game, he had obtained the answer he sought.

Two incense sticks had burned, and the chessboard was already full, but the outcome was still undecided.

Looking at the entire game, Haijin was in a dilemma. He never expected that the person who would ruin him would be... His Majesty!

Then the Crown Prince began to explain in detail.

"The Great Long Dynasty has been established for a hundred years. Those days of war and battles are long gone. The Eight Heroes of Mei Pavilion should naturally be remembered for eternity, but their descendants have become a threat to the Great Long. Father Emperor is not only wary of the Marquis of Haibo's mansion, but also of Uncle Qi and General Qiao, who guards the border. As long as you are glorious, his throne will not be secure. While I am trying to deal with my uncles, he is also using every means to deal with you."

The tea still had a lingering fragrance, but Haijin's heart was filled with desolation.

Wise rulers and virtuous ministers are rare indeed, but after his incident, he suspected many families, yet he never imagined that His Majesty was involved!

No wonder they had to close the case at the Prince Jin's residence.

Otherwise, if this matter were to spread, how would he face the public with his awe-inspiring power?

"Your Highness...aren't you afraid His Majesty will find out that you've said these things to me today?"

“Once you leave this room, I will no longer acknowledge these words. If you want to confront the Emperor to clear your name, I will neither approve nor stop you. The sooner I ascend to that position, the sooner my ambitions will be realized. But you should also know what the Marquis of Haibo’s mansion will face if we really confront each other. A true man should make his own choices. Hesitation makes one unfit for office.”

Crown Prince Shen Song'an maintained a calm and composed demeanor throughout, while his eyes were like a whirlpool, capable of penetrating to the very marrow of the other person to see everything clearly.

Although Haijin's personality has changed drastically after experiencing these things, his deep concern for his family remains unchanged; otherwise, he wouldn't have helped Chi Shilang's cousin.

The Crown Prince was well aware of this.

The reason he was telling Haijin everything today was that he disliked the idea of ​​a ruler and his subject keeping secrets from each other. While it is important for a ruler to weigh the pros and cons, for him, loyalty, genuine loyalty from the heart, was what he wanted most.

He had complete control over the Qiao family and the Qi Prince's mansion.

The Marquis of Haibo's mansion is currently only missing Haijin, so he doesn't want to hide this matter and sow the seeds of future trouble. It's better to know now than to find out later. Although the collapse is painful, only by surviving a desperate situation can greater potential be unleashed.

The Crown Prince had complete faith in Haijin on this point.

Silence, a long silence...

It's unclear how much time passed before Haijin finally let out a long sigh.

"Your Highness's ability to see through people's hearts is truly beyond words. When the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die. His Majesty intends to use scandal to destroy my Haibo Marquis's mansion, and I am powerless to refute it. However, one must also know that even an ant, though small, still has the power to shake a tree. Therefore, I am willing to follow Your Highness to the death to plead for justice for myself and for all the people."

Seeing his performance, the Crown Prince's lips curled up slightly.

"Since you already have an idea, then go and take up your post at the Dali Temple. I think the position of Junior Minister is quite good, and it would be perfect for you."

Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, a fourth-rank official.

With just a word from the Crown Prince, his position became comparable to that of Chi Yunjing, who had strived for many years. Indeed, this was the treatment a true close advisor to the Emperor should receive.

He himself suffered an injustice but had nowhere to seek redress, so he might as well plead for the people; that would not be in vain.

"Your Highness, I thank you."

"Get up, but I have something I'd like to ask."

"Please speak, Prince."

"The Marquis's mansion has taken Miss He as their goddaughter? What is their intention?"