Regardless of whether Feng Xiao was willing or not, Ying Zheng blocked the matter of finding a position for Ran Fang.
There was no other way, Feng Xiao had no choice but to leave the palace dejectedly.
After only one night, the news of Yan Le being arrested and sent to Xianyang Prison spread throughout the government and the public.
Although it did not cause a big sensation, it is difficult for those who know the inside story not to connect with Zhao Gao.
After all, this Zhao Gao has served His Majesty, and can be regarded as a close minister of the emperor.
The identity is somewhat special.
Therefore, everyone is waiting for His Majesty to punish Zhao Gao.
But Feng Xiao knew that based on what Ran Fang said, His Majesty would probably not attack Zhao Gao again.
However, he was still very happy to be able to eliminate such a scourge from the court.
Just thinking that Ran Fang had helped him so much, but that he couldn't even seek an official position for him, made him feel guilty.
A few days later, Feng Xiaocai went to Xianyang Prison again to visit Ran Fang.
Ran Fang's cell door is now unlocked.
Although there is no clear purpose, it has become a special case.
Arriving at Xianyang Prison, Feng Xiao walked directly into the cell where Ran Fang was.
He placed the things on the table skillfully, without looking embarrassed at all, and said to him quite excitedly: "Sir, the matter of refined salt has been investigated clearly."
"Even Yan Le is locked up now, and I'm afraid he will be executed soon."
Ran Fang was reading the storybook brought from the table and shook his head when he heard Feng Xiao's words.
Without looking away from the bamboo slip in his hand, he said softly: "It's normal. If this matter is so big, there will always be a scapegoat."
Hearing this, Feng Xiao looked at Ran Fang with some confusion, as if he didn't understand what he meant.
He had investigated this matter from beginning to end, and he knew the situation best. Even if Zhao Gao wanted to do something, it would not be that simple.
"Sir, our Lord Tingwei has also obtained the records of Yan Le's dealings with the salt merchants. Each of these incidents is evidence."
"The evidence on this matter is conclusive, is there any hidden secret?"
Ran Fang then raised his head, glanced at Feng Xiao, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, as if mocking his naivety.
"Yan Le is just a small Xianyang order, how does he know the formula of refined salt?"
"Since this matter has to have a result, the result cannot fall on Hu Hai, so we can only find someone to take the blame."
"Yan Le is a close confidant of Zhao Gao. How could he hide it from His Majesty's eyes? This time it is just a step up for Hu Hai and a disincentive for Zhao Gao."
"As long as Yan Le is beheaded, the matter will be settled. No matter what the inside story is, it will disappear over time."
Hearing this, Feng Xiao nodded, but felt a little scared in his heart.
It seems that His Majesty is determined to protect Zhao Gao.
If Tingwei Mansion was determined to investigate, then he would be the one to take the blame for Hu Hai.
"Thank you sir for reminding me. I will definitely keep this matter in my stomach and won't mention it to anyone."
Zhao Gao and Hu Hai in the next cell heard their chat and understood why their food had dropped suddenly in the past few days.
It seems that Yan Le fell, and these jailers also received the news.
It's just that now is not the time to pursue this matter, Hu Hai's eyes are a little worried.
After all, he felt that he knew the "inside story" of the refined salt matter best.
He still couldn't believe it when he heard that Yan Le was taking the blame for himself.
Looking at Zhao Gao, Hu Hai hesitated and said, "Sir, is this over now?"
Zhao Gao said calmly: "Second Young Master, don't worry. Now that the investigation has been completed, His Majesty will release you and me soon."
When Yan Le was asked to deal with the clues about refined salt, he was actually preparing for this day.
As long as he goes to Guanzhong, he can let all clues point to him.
When the time comes, he won't be able to argue.
He knew Ying Zheng best. Although the Lao Ai case was not as good as it is now, Ying Zheng still tolerated it several times before taking action.
In order to save face, he will definitely find a scapegoat.
If that's the case, then send this person to them yourself.
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The refined salt matter has been investigated clearly, and the Gu family's refined salt sales are on track.
With the decree to monopolize salt and iron, and refined salt taking over most of the market, all salt merchants in the Kanto region, large and small, submitted to the Gu family.
When Gu Zongmin came to Xianyang Prison, the expression on his face was beaming with joy.
He was carrying a basket covered with a blue cloth.
Fusu glanced at him doubtfully. In the past few days, the Gu family often had people bringing things to them, and they were used to it.
On the other hand, it was rare to see Gu Zongmin come.
I saw Gu Zongmin lift the cloth of the basket, revealing several bamboo slips.
"Sir, this is the account of refined salt for the past few days. Please check it, sir."
“Previous news from the Kanto region showed that people have a high degree of recognition for this refined salt.”
"No, we sold so much in just a few days. I came here today to tell you the good news."
Ran Fang glanced at it casually for a few times, then put it there and motioned to Fusu to put it all away.
"Don't be suspicious of those you employ. I believe in the integrity of the Gu family. These things will not be fake."
"Nothing happened these days, right?"
As soon as he said this, Fusu glanced at Ran Fang inexplicably. He had already come to deliver the account book, so the business was naturally normal.
Ran Fang asked suddenly, as if he wanted something to happen.
Gu Zongmin, on the other hand, showed a wry smile and looked at Ran Fang with some embarrassment.
He looked like he was hesitating to speak. He wanted to speak but swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.
"Sir, he knows things well. Although the refined salt business has been doing well these days."
"But...salt merchants in other places are not willing to have their business interrupted. In recent days, they have been trying to find ways to cause trouble for the Gu family."
"The business in Xianyang City can still be handled, but things in other places are not so easy to handle. Siyuan is going to deal with these things now. I am always uneasy, worried that those salt merchants will jump over the wall in a hurry."
No wonder Gu Zongmin was worried. These salt merchants had been doing business for many years. They used to live in peace and each made their own money, but now their profits have been cut by more than half. Who can swallow this sigh of relief?
Now he is just causing trouble for the Gu family. If he knew that this matter came from Ran Fang, I am afraid that Xianyang Prison would not be safe.
And if those salt merchants can do such a big business, they must have some thugs under them, and those people are all cruel and ruthless people.
Fusu pondered for a moment and couldn't hide the worry on his face. It was obvious that he had also thought of this.
"Sir, this matter is quite difficult. If they knew that it was him who came up with the recipe, they would probably be disadvantageous to him, right?"
