Gan Ning had just left, and before Huang San had finished cleaning the tavern, another cheerful voice came,
"Shopkeeper, quickly prepare a jug of good wine for Mr. Zhong Jing and me."
It was Huang Zhong who spoke.
His son Huang Xu became healthy after continuously taking the prescriptions provided by Zhang Ji.
In order to express his gratitude, Huang Zhong specially hosted a banquet for Zhang Ji today and came to drink wine at Qiongjiangyuye.
However, when the two walked into the tavern, they saw a mess.
"What happened?"
Huang Zhong said in surprise.
"The old general doesn't know something. My husband has just been captured by Xu Duling..."
Huang San smiled bitterly and repeated what happened just now.
"Isn't this reasonable? Such a thing could happen?!"
Zhang Ji was extremely angry and turned to Huang Zhong and said,
"General Han Sheng, we can't just sit idly by and watch!"
Yang Ling was very kind to Huang Zhong. Naturally, he would not refuse. He nodded heavily and said,
"Let's go find the lord!"
The two of them immediately stopped thinking about drinking and rushed towards the General's Mansion together.
After informing the servant of their intention, the two of them were invited to Cao Cao's study within a short time.
"Old General Huang, Mr. Zhongjing, what can I do for you?"
Cao Cao said calmly.
Huang Zhong was about to speak when he saw that besides Cao Cao, there were Gan Ning, Gao Shun, and Jia Xu in the study.
He was stunned for a moment, and when he was about to tell Cao Cao about Yang Ling, he heard rapid footsteps coming from outside the door.
"Father! The teacher is definitely wronged. It must be Zihuan who is ignorant and bumps into the teacher!"
Before Cao Ang entered the study, he couldn't help shouting.
When he saw the room full of people, he was slightly startled.
"What kind of behavior do you have to yell and scream?!"
Cao Cao put on a straight face and scolded him coldly.
"It's the child's fault."
Cao Ang came to his senses and hurriedly said respectfully,
"It's just that the county magistrate..."
"Okay, I already know what you said."
Cao Cao waved his hand and looked around everyone,
"You are all here because of Mr. Yang Ling's affairs, right?"
Everyone looked at each other, then nodded.
"I already know about this matter. If he is innocent, I will definitely keep him safe and sound. But the real fault lies with him, and I can only let Man Chong act in accordance with Han law."
Cao Cao said softly.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
In their view, even if there was a conflict between Yang Ling and Cao Pi, Cao Cao should consider Yang Ling's talent and achievements in the past and make the big matter trivial.
How could he say something like "let Man Chong act in accordance with Han law"?
Cao Cao took in everyone's expressions and felt extremely unhappy.
Just before Gan Ning, Huang Zhong and others arrived, the school affairs office had already passed the news to Cao Cao.
In addition to Cao Cao, there were four people present at that time: Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and Jia Xu.
Among the four, only Jia Xu remained silent, while the other three began to plead for Yang Ling.
Even Dian Wei and Xu Chu outside the door complained about Yang Ling.
Three counselors.
Two personal guards commanded.
Three generals.
A director of a Tai hospital.
A son of his own.
Counting Zhang Xiu and Mi Jia.
Unconsciously, Yang Ling's network of relationships turned out to be so huge!
Although Yang Ling did not strive for power and An Xin was a small grain transport officer, how could Cao Cao, who was already suspicious, not have a grudge in his heart after Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's betrayal?
When Cao Cao was silent, Cao Ang said cautiously,
"Father, why don't we go to the Xudu County Government Office together so that we can understand more clearly?"
Cao Cao glanced at him and nodded slightly.
"Let's go!"
…
Xudu County Government.
After Man Chong brought them back, he did not rush to interrogate them, but put them in prison.
"Zihuan, we can't spare them lightly!"
"Yes, if you dare to go against Zihuan, you must let them taste your power."
Several companions shouted.
"Don't worry, looking at the whole Xudu City, who the hell dares to touch me, Cao Zihuan? Today I will let this guy know that I am powerful!"
Cao Pi said viciously.
He was the son of Cao Cao, and there were very few people who dared to be rude to him, let alone being beaten.
But today, I met Yang Ling and was beaten into panda eyes!
Cao Pi had a bad breath in his heart that was difficult to vent!
As for how Cao Cao would respond after knowing about this incident, Cao Pi also thought about it.
The worst case scenario is that he likes other people's wives because of his father's influence.
Besides, this Yang Ling was just a grain transport officer under his father. Even if his father knew about it, he probably wouldn't be too harsh on himself.
Maybe even ask for Yang Ling's wife and give it to him as a reward.
Thinking this way, Cao Pi suddenly felt much more at ease.
Yang Ling on the side listened to the conversation between Cao Pi and the others, with a sneer on his lips.
After a while, the county government officer opened the cell door and led everyone up to the government office.
"Snapped!"
Man Chong grabbed the gavel, slapped the table heavily, and shouted sternly,
"If you don't want to suffer physical pain, you'd better tell the truth about the matter honestly!"
Yang Ling spoke first and repeated what happened in the wine shop.
After they said that, when it was Cao Pi's turn, they turned the matter upside down, saying that Mi Zhen failed to hook them up, and instead threatened him.
Hearing their respective opinions, Man Chong frowned.
According to his investigation from onlookers, the truth is naturally what Yang Ling said.
It's just that Cao Pi had a distinguished status and had several powerful children as witnesses.
Man Chong couldn't come to a conclusion for a while.
Why not report this matter to the Lord and let him decide?
When Man Chong was considering whether to tell Cao Cao, he heard a loud shout outside the door,
"The general has arrived!"
Everyone in the hall was stunned and looked toward the door.
I saw Cao Cao walking in with Cao Ang, Gan Ning, Gao Shun and others.
Cao Pi was immediately overjoyed and shouted,
"Father……"
However, Cao Cao didn't even look at him and walked directly towards Man Chong.
For some reason, Cao Pi's heart sank, and he had a vague premonition.
"I've met my lord!"
Man Chong stood up in a hurry, saluted Cao Cao, and gave up his position.
After Cao Cao sat down, he said calmly,
"How are things going?"
"Reporting to my lord, the matter has probably been investigated clearly."
Man Chong said respectfully,
"According to what the onlookers said, it was Master Zihuan who molested Mr. Yang Ling's wife first."
"Then why don't you deal with it impartially?"
Cao Cao asked.
"Master Zihuan and the other young masters have different opinions. Therefore, I dare not draw any conclusions."
Man Chong said cautiously.
Cao Cao nodded slightly, picked up the file on the table, glanced at it, then fixed his eyes on Cao Pi and shouted sternly,
"Zihuan, do you know your mistake?!"
Cao Pi's face instantly turned pale and he quickly defended,
"Father, that's not what happened..."
"Do you really think that your father and all the officials are fools?"
Cao Cao said coldly.
