If this matter was only done in private, Ying Zheng knew that Meng Yi agreed to such a ridiculous thing to save money for cotton clothes, so he would have passed it off as if he did not know about it.
But now the matter has become too big, and Meng Yi was arrested in full view of the public. If he were to be released just like that, the people would be dissatisfied.
The most important thing is that those uninformed officials will think that corruption is not a serious crime. What should everyone do in the future?
This is what Ying Zheng is worried about, otherwise he wouldn't have waited for Ran Fang to come.
Ran Fang knew what Ying Zheng was most worried about, so he took the initiative and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about Lord Meng's innocence."
"Everyone who went to give gifts to Mr. Meng was recorded in Mr. Meng's book, and all the money has now been sent to the treasury. No one will use this matter to make a fuss."
"I have decreed that the newspaper will start from tomorrow and publish it for three days to clearly explain Mr. Meng's voluntary sacrifice this time."
"In order to prevent the common people from not reading newspapers and being illiterate, I also asked someone to find a storyteller in the city to make this story into a story. He told it in the city for several days to make sure that everyone knew about Mr. Meng Yi. thing."
"I will never let Mr. Meng suffer the slightest injustice because of this matter."
At this time, Ying Zheng didn't know what to say.
He knew Ran Fang and Meng Yi. Meng Yi had been so slandered this time. When he came out of prison, he would definitely look to Ran Fang for some explanation.
This result was something he didn't want to see, so he wanted to ask Ran Fang if there was any way to calm Meng Yi's anger.
It's good now that Ran Fang has done more than he thought. Even if Meng Yi comes out, he can't make mistakes.
"good!"
"Just do as you say!"
Seeing that Meng Yi's story was finished, Ran Fangcai slowly spoke again: "Your Majesty, how should we deal with other corrupt officials?"
"Especially two of them are officials who have just passed the scientific examination."
"If it is not handled properly, I am afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among other candidates."
When he mentioned those corrupt people, the expression on Ying Zheng's face instantly became a little more angry.
Without thinking, he said directly: "Everything must be done according to the laws of Great Qin!"
"When I first became an official, I thought about corruption and bribery. How can I pay it off in the future?!"
"This matter will never be tolerated!"
This outcome was within Ran Fang's expectation. With Ying Zheng's thunderous methods, he would never let such a person go.
However, this decision could not come out of Ran Fang's mouth.
"Here!"
…
Meng Yi, who was imprisoned in prison, thought that Ran Fang would definitely get him out of the cell as soon as possible.
He was even thinking that when Ran Fang came to invite him out, he would have to make some serious demands and not just follow Ran Fang away so easily.
But he didn't expect that he kept standing in the cell until it got dark and no one came to let him out.
The most important thing is that there is no one to deliver food.
During this period of time, he was very busy with matters in the commercial street. Every time he ate, he relied on the servant's reminder to remember.
I haven't had dinner now and have been doing nothing. My stomach has already begun to protest.
He was still thinking that Ran Fang would make him something delicious for dinner today, but he didn't expect that there would be nothing.
"Somebody come!"
"Somebody come!"
"Someone come quickly!"
After he shouted a few words, Cao Yangyun slowly walked over while picking his teeth, and asked impatiently: "What's wrong?"
Seeing his appearance, Meng Yi forgot what he was going to say for a moment.
After all, the Cao Yangyun I saw before stood next to Ran Fang, always looking very respectful. How could he look like a ruffian now?
He came to his senses and asked loudly: "Where is my dinner?!"
"Looking at your shiny face, it seems that you have already eaten. Where is my meal?"
"Did Ran Fang let you do this to me?!"
Seeing how angry he was, Cao Yangyun showed a look of realization on his face. He scratched his head and asked with some embarrassment: "Do you want to eat too?"
Hearing this, Meng Yi became even more angry. He pointed at Cao Yangyun and said angrily: "What did you say!"
"Harmful," Cao Yangyun said with some annoyance, "I see you have been standing today, and I thought you are so brave. If you are arrested by us adults, you will naturally not eat his food."
"I didn't expect you to still want to eat, it's my fault!"
"In this case, I will tell the Lord immediately and see if he can be accommodating and cook for you alone again?"
"After all, it's so late, and the cooks in the prison have already gone home."
These words immediately made Meng Yi stand up, and he didn't know how to speak.
If he insists on eating, he seems to be quite spineless.
But if he doesn't eat, his stomach won't be able to bear it.
In the end, face prevailed.
"snort!"
"If you don't want to eat, don't eat!"
"I'm not willing to eat from your prison!"
"Go and ask Ran Fang when you can release me?!"
"This..." Cao Yangyun was a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I'm afraid..."
"I don't know either. If you ask me to let you out, I will come right away."
"But if my lord doesn't give the order, you can't embarrass me, right?"
Meng Yi finally figured out that Cao Yangyun did this on purpose!
But now that he was under the eaves, he had to lower his head and waved his hand angrily, indicating that Cao Yangyun could leave.
"Here!"
After saying that, Cao Yangyun turned around and left without stopping at all.
The moment he turned around, the smile on his lips reached to his ears.
In a place where Meng Yi could not see, many jailers gathered around and asked with some concern: "Sir, will Meng Yi make things difficult for us when he comes out in the future?"
These are the recruits who have just been trained by Cao Yangyun. They are temporarily working with him in prison to let them understand the meaning of working with Ran Fang.
It was the first time that officials in the court were being teased like this, so they were still a little worried, so it was Cao Yangyun who dealt with Meng Yi personally.
If it were those people before, they would probably all want to rush to show off in front of Meng Yi.
"Don't worry, once you enter this cell, you will be the best!"
"Except for the orders of the adults, no one's words can help!"
"As for the future, we will all work under the adults. Even if Meng Yi wants to find trouble, he will have to go through the adults."
"As long as you follow the master well, the master will not treat you badly, and he will not let others bully you!"
"Remember?!"
The officials immediately stood up straight and shouted in unison: "Remember!"
Meng Yi, who was hungry and tired, was startled by the voice, and immediately understood that it must be Ran Fang's idea.
But now it was late at night, and even if he was angry, there was nothing he could do if he couldn't see Ran Fang.
Shaking his aching legs, he looked at the smelly straw bed with an embarrassed look on his face.
"well……"
