As night falls, the Milky Way hangs high.
The lights in Zhangtai Palace were brightly lit, and Ying Zheng was sitting on a high platform, holding in his hand the records sent from Xianyang Prison.
Standing below was Yan Le. Cold sweat was pouring from his face, but he didn't dare to wipe it off.
According to Zhao Gao's order, Yan Le presented the evidence that had been prepared to exonerate Hu Hai.
I thought His Majesty would be happy, but I didn't expect that His Majesty has remained silent so far.
The vague feeling of oppression made him breathe quietly.
"Your Majesty, this investigation found that the second young master was slandered."
"The salt merchant took advantage of the Second Young Master and planted spies in Xianyang City to deliberately frame the Second Young Master."
"As for those assassins, they were just the helpless actions of the Second Young Master who fell into a trap for a while."
Yan Le carefully considered his words. After all, the results of this investigation were somewhat different from the last time, and he was afraid that he might accidentally touch His Majesty's side.
After saying that, he stood there motionless, waiting for Ying Zheng's instructions.
Just then, the eunuch at the door walked in.
"Your Majesty, Tingwei Feng Xiao is outside asking for an audience."
At this hour, Feng Xiao suddenly entered the palace, there must be something important.
"Xuan."
Within a moment, Feng Xiao walked in wearing official uniform and holding his head high.
He glanced at Yan Le, who was standing there, with a slight sarcasm in his eyes, and then looked away again.
He saluted Ying Zheng respectfully and said, "I see your Majesty."
"No gift."
After saying that, Feng Xiao continued: "Your Majesty, I came to the palace late at night to tell you something important."
"A few days ago, I discovered that the Xianyang Order sent people to the Guanzhong area many times, so I ordered people to inquire about it and found some interesting things."
As soon as these words came out, Yan Le couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came to his heart.
When Ying Zheng heard this, he glanced at Yan Le subconsciously and said slowly: "What's the matter?"
Feng Xiao bowed his hands and continued: "I discovered that the Xianyang Order has a very close relationship with the salt merchants in Guanzhong, and they even exchange letters."
"I followed this clue to investigate and discovered that the connection between the Xianyang Order and the salt merchant began after the introduction of refined salt."
"I sent people to secretly interrogate the salt merchants and found out that the leak of the secret recipe of refined salt was done by Yan Le, the order of Xianyang!"
"This is evidence, your Majesty, please take a look at it!"
It was Ran Fang who gave the warning to investigate Yan Le.
Knowing that Yan Le sent people out of Xianyang at that time, Feng Xiao really didn't think much about it. After all, this matter was related to Hu Hai's reputation, and Yan Le must not have dared to lie.
But Ran Fang didn't agree, so he listened to Ran Fang's words and went to investigate, and he really found out Yan Le's tail.
Perhaps because he had gained His Majesty's trust, Yan Le did not clean up the traces in time this time, which gave him an opportunity.
Tonight, he heard that Yan Le had entered the palace late at night, so he came in anxiously, fearing that His Majesty would fall into Yan Le's scheme.
After speaking, Feng Xiao took out a stack of case files and raised his hands above his head.
The eunuch standing next to Ying Zheng immediately bowed and ran down the steps, took the case file and trotted over to Ying Zheng.
Feng Xiao was confident, but Yan Le felt a little panicked.
He didn't personally send anyone to contact the salt merchant, let alone exchange letters. These are things that would leave evidence. How could he do such a thing if he was so cautious?
But looking at Feng Xiao's words, he didn't dare not believe it.
He wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy, but he didn't know what Feng Xiao had discovered.
In this solemn atmosphere, the two people in the palace saw that Ying Zheng's face became increasingly ugly.
Suddenly, Ying Zheng slammed the table, and Yan Le's knees softened and he knelt on the ground.
Feng Xiao followed closely, kneeling on the ground without saying a word.
Yan Le didn't dare to say anything tremblingly. He could only lower his head and wait for Ying Zheng's resignation.
Just when he was thinking about how far Feng Xiao had investigated, he heard Ying Zheng's cold voice.
"Yan Le! Do you have anything to say?"
Hearing this, Yan Le finally reacted. He knelt on the ground and begged for mercy with trembling legs.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am wronged."
"I have never colluded with salt merchants. This is all a misunderstanding!"
"Your Majesty - Your Majesty -"
Seeing that Yan Le was still defending himself at this time, Ying Zheng was inexplicably agitated.
"Come here! Take me under custody!"
As soon as he finished speaking, soldiers entered the palace and pulled Yan Le down.
Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng turned his attention to Feng Xiao, and his tone was completely different from before.
"How did you find out about this?"
Feng Xiao did not dare to hide anything and told everything about his conversation with Ran Fang, as well as Ran Fang's statement that Yan Le would destroy the evidence.
"Your Majesty, this matter is exactly as Ran Fang expected. Yan Le is the real mastermind behind this."
"Now that the matter has come to light, Your Majesty can release the second young master from Xianyang Prison."
When Hu Hai was mentioned, Ying Zheng's dark complexion became even more ugly.
Thinking of Ran Fang saying that Hu Hai was a fool, he was still a little unconvinced. Now that he was being fooled, he really felt that Hu Hai should have a long memory in Xianyang Prison.
"The assassination of the prisoner was done by Hu Hai alone. Let him reflect and reflect in prison."
"Learn more from Ran Fang!"
"These one or two don't make me worry. Let Ran Fang teach them well, and I can rest assured."
These words blocked what Feng Xiao was about to say. He had actually thought that while His Majesty was in a good mood, since he could release Hu Hai, it shouldn't be a problem to release Ran Fang.
As a result, His Majesty now asks Ran Fang to teach Hu Hai, and it is impossible for Ran Fang to get out of prison.
He had no choice but to bow and answer: "Here."
"Your Majesty, since Yan Le has been imprisoned and the post of Xianyang Order is vacant, Your Majesty should elect a person as soon as possible to take charge of the affairs of Xianyang County."
This is a serious matter, Xianyang is different from other places.
If the affairs in the city fall by the wayside for one day, it will be a big event for Xianyang City.
He raised his head and glanced at Feng Xiao, his eyes vague and unclear. After thinking for a moment, he said very seriously: "In your opinion, the Xianyang Order is of great importance, and we must find someone who can plead for the people."
"Naran Fang lives deep in Xianyang Prison, but he is very familiar with what happens in the court. If he can serve as the Xianyang Order, it will be a blessing to the court and the people of the world."
After speaking, Feng Xiao knelt on the ground, waiting for Ying Zheng's answer.
He praised his wit in his heart. These words were fair and impartial and completely without selfishness. I believe His Majesty will agree with them.
Just when he was overjoyed, he heard Ying Zheng say in a deep tone: "This matter will be discussed later."
Ying Zheng did not expect that Feng Xiao would be so courageous and directly wanted to find an official position for Ran Fang.
However, he knew Ran Fang's temperament. If he became an official in the court, he might be a good official who would benefit the people, but he would not reveal any more about those peerless talents.
He could still tell which one was light and which was serious.
"As for the post of Xianyang Order, I have my own arrangements."
