A voice came out from the dim shadows, lazily yet sharp: "If I see you pointing at her like this one more time, I will chop off your hands."

Several people looked over and saw Ning Huaizhao's figure slowly peeling out of the darkness and standing in the light.

There was undisguised viciousness in those pair of lake-blue eyes, staring straight at Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng felt the pain and numbness spread from his wrist to his entire arm. He raised his eyes and met Ning Huaizhao's gaze.

Then he felt that his gaze was like a poisonous snake, chasing after him endlessly. He couldn't help but take two steps back, lowered his head, and saluted: "I have met the prince."

Ning Huaizhao came over, stretched out his hand to pull Chi Wanyue over, and stood in front of her. His eyes fell on Liu Zheng in front of him. Although his tone was scornful and lazy, it was full of contempt and momentum.

"Not to mention that the Marquis Weiyuan and the little princess standing in front of you are both more noble than you. As for the piece of "House of Loyalty" inscribed by the Emperor on the lintel of the Marquis Weiyuan's mansion, you are not qualified to say anything.

They dictate."

Liu Zheng lowered his head, his eyes wandered to the side with a look of disdain, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, this is what the emperor has told me to do. There is nothing I can do if I want to investigate the crime of treason in the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion."

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Hearing this, Ning Huaizhao let out a soft cry and asked lightly: "Have you found out clearly, is the Hou Mansion intending to rebel, or do you already have conclusive evidence in your hands?"

Liu Zheng paused for a moment: "The official is investigating."

"Then how come you have the guts to be so arrogant? What right does a coward who has never been on a battlefield have to be so disrespectful to a loyal minister who has spent his whole life fighting on the battlefield?"

As he spoke, Ning Huaizhao's voice suddenly became louder and he kicked Liu Zheng in the abdomen.

He staggered back several steps and almost squatted on the ground. He held onto the stove behind him to steady his steps.

However, the stove was originally used to punish prisoners, and the soldering iron was kept inside, and the fire was burning very brightly.

He was so hot that he didn't care about what was next to him. He held his wrist and kept jumping around, calling to the people next to him and asking them to bring water.

The soldiers hurriedly brought cold water. Liu Zheng dipped his hand in the cold water and gasped.

Liu Zheng's face turned red and his neck was thick from being burned. A thin layer of sweat suddenly appeared on his forehead. Even putting him in water could not relieve the pain of being burned.

Ning Huaizhao and the others stood aside and watched with cold eyes, even a little happy.

Chi Wanyue raised her hand and quietly grabbed Ning Huaizhao's sleeve and pulled slightly, causing him to lower his head to look.

Then he saw the little girl pursed her lips and snickered, her little face was as white as soft tofu out of water, her eyes were shining like stars, and a twinkling of cunning was shining in her heart.

superior.

Chi Wanyue gave Ning Huaizhao a thumbs up.

Ning Huaizhao turned his head, took Chi Wanyue's hand in his palm, and slowly raised his lips and smiled.

Mrs. Chi and Chi Rui both saw their little actions from the side. Although they were a little annoyed, they also smiled tacitly.

They were thinking that what Abao said was indeed true. Although Ning Huaizhao was not favored by the emperor, he did not have too many worries.

Moreover, this matter was handed over by the emperor himself. Anyone else might not have dared to take care of it, but Ning Huaizhao sided with the Hou Mansion without hesitation.

They also have reason to believe that if the Hou Mansion is really feared by the emperor and is in danger in the future, Ning Huaizhao will be able to lend a helping hand.

Mrs. Chi and Chi Rui looked at each other, both saw the same idea, and smiled tacitly.

Liu Zheng's hands were burning with pain, and even cold water could not extinguish the fire coming from the seams in his bones.

He raised his eyes to look at Ning Huaizhao, wanting to express his dissatisfaction but not daring to say anything.

If Ning Huaizhao really plays it, it will be his fault.

After all, the affairs of Weiyuan Hou Mansion have not yet been investigated clearly, and the superiors will not protect him when the time comes.

Liu Zheng took his hand out of the water. His palm was as red as a red-hot iron. He couldn't help but frown even if he wanted to shake hands and salute.

"It's my fault, my lord, please forgive me."

"It's not me who you should apologize to."

Liu Zheng gritted his teeth and swallowed his unwillingness.

Thinking that a gentleman's revenge would never be too late in ten years, he raised his eyes and looked at Weiyuan Hou and Chi Wanyue, admitting their mistakes one by one.

"Mrs. Chi, Mr. Marquis, and the little princess, you have just been rude to me. I hope that the adults will not remember the villain's fault and forgive me."

Chi Rui straightened her back proudly, turned her eyes to one side, and ignored him. Mrs. Chi also pretended not to notice.

Chi Wanyue sneered, her venomous tongue not diminishing at all.

"I don't deserve forgiveness. I just hope Mr. Liu will not charge us with treason because of this. God bless us."

There was a forced smile on Liu Zheng's face. When he spoke, it could be seen that he said it through gritted teeth: "The little princess said something serious. I will definitely investigate the case carefully."

Ning Huaizhao raised his eyes to look at him and ordered: "Bring those poetry collections."

Liu Zheng glanced at Ning Huaizhao.

"Your Majesty, this matter was assigned by the Emperor to be heard by the three departments. It seems that you have no right to intervene in this matter."

Ning Huaizhao chuckled: "Master Liu really doesn't have a long memory."

Liu Zheng knew that Ning Huaizhao was warning him, and thought about it several times. If this matter really got involved, King Jin would be relying on his status to check the files and investigate the case beyond his authority. When the time comes, the emperor will really investigate.

I also have excuses to evade.

With this thought, Liu Zheng agreed.

"My lord, please wait a moment. I'll send someone to get it right now."

As he spoke, Liu Zheng looked at the person next to him and motioned for him to get it.

Ning Huaizhao looked around, looked at the autumn wind and autumn forest behind him, and asked them to arrange it.

After Qiufeng Qiulin received the order, he waved his hand, and a group of guards rushed in behind him, all holding things in their hands, either small tables and stools, or blankets and teapots. Chi Wanyue was dazzled by the sight and couldn't help it.

He raised his eyes to look at him and asked: "A Zhao, what are you doing?"

Ning Huaizhao looked down at her, love surging in his eyes.

"The dungeon is dark, damp, and not clean. I ordered them to clean it and lay carpets so that you can stay more comfortable."

Then he looked at Mrs. Chi, nodded slightly and said, "I heard that Mrs. Chi has a bad knee. This dungeon is very humid, so I ordered someone to bring medicinal wine and a heater."

"As well as the century-old Huadiao wine that the Marquis likes to drink, everything has been arranged."

After saying this, Chi Wanyue couldn't help but laugh beside her, and looked at Mrs. Chi and Chi Rui with a bit of teasing in her eyes.

How could he still find his way out of jail? Ah Zhao's arrangement really didn't look like he was in jail at all.


Chapter completed!