Chen pointed to the seat in front of him slightly: "Mr. Huo, sit down and talk. Let's talk calmly for a while. It's good for you, good for me, and good for your father... actually, it's good."
Although Huo Xing, a child who grew up in a pampered environment, had some sense of dignity, in such an environment, his position was already in disarray.
Chen Weiwei is indeed not as good as Lin Ye mentally, even compared to Gu Xiujin.
But he is more than enough to deal with people like Huo Xing.
Chen Weiwei looked very patient and said: "Your Highness's intention is actually very clear. The affairs of the Ministry of Officials have caused such a big fuss, and there must be an explanation to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, as well as an explanation to the people of the world."
Having said this, he waved to Qiu Yuanqu: "Bring over that roster."
Qiu Yuanqu immediately stepped forward and handed over the list of officials involved in the case who were to be promoted.
Chen Weiwei said: "This list is a vacancy list drafted by your father and submitted to His Highness."
He tapped his fingers on the list a few times: "See for yourself, is it shocking?"
Huo Xing looked at the long list and felt a little panicked, because he also saw his name on the list.
But in fact, his name was not in the original list at all. This booklet was specially prepared by Chen Weiwei and Qiu Yuanqu.
"Your father, even your name was written on it."
Chen Weiwei said: "But fortunately, His Highness has not carefully looked at this list. If this matter reaches your father, I promise not to implicate other members of the Huo family, and your name can also be removed from it."
Huo Xing's face turned pale. He first looked at Chen Weiwei, and then at his father who was tied there and half dead.
"You have seen it with your own eyes. Your father is also suffering. I don't want to embarrass him so much, but after all, I have the king's destiny, so I have no choice."
Chen Weiwei continued: "At this time, if you want to fight me desperately, I have nothing to fear. At worst, if you and your eldest brother's names are written on the death row list, your Huo family will be cut off."
Huo Xing raised his head: "What do you mean?"
Chen Weiwei said: "Your brother Huo Zhi is also involved in this case. There are several people on this list who are your brother's classmates and friends. Although they are officials in various places, they have always had close contacts."
"The list drawn up by your father includes so many of your brother's friends. Please tell me if this is evidence of forming a clique for personal gain."
"If this crime is proven, what else will happen to your Huo family besides being executed?"
When Huo Xing heard this, his mood was already in a mess. He subconsciously asked: "You, what do you mean?"
Chen Weiwei waved again, and Qiu Yuanqu immediately came up with a confession.
"This is what I prepared, you take a look first."
Chen Weiwei said: "You only need to sign the testimony, and I can ensure that nothing happens to you, and I can even ensure that nothing happens to your brother."
Huo Xing immediately took over the confession, and after a quick glance, his face became even paler.
What this confession meant was that he saw with his own eyes some of the people on the list who had visited his father.
Probably, he didn't know what his father did or what those people came to the house for.
But he can testify that these people did come, and more than once.
"this......"
Huo Xing looked at Chen Weiwei. Before he could continue, Chen Weiwei pointed at Huo Mouyuan in the yard.
"Your father is so old. If he doesn't confess, we can only continue to use methods. I know you are filial, but you should also understand that the national law does not allow him... Instead of doing this, it is better to sign and sign earlier, Once this case is over, we can also give your father a happy life."
Huo Xing looked back at Huo Mouyuan, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
How cruel it is for a son to send his father to the execution ground with his own hands.
But when he looked at his father's tortured appearance, he really couldn't bear it anymore.
"Think about it yourself."
Chen Weiwei said: "Your Highness asked me to go over in the afternoon and report the details of this case in detail."
He glanced out the window, then shook his head slightly: "You don't have much time to think about it. If you can't sign and sign, I can only ask Your Highness to allow me to search your house. I will always find something." When the evidence comes, no one in your family will be spared."
"I......"
Huo Xing hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded with red eyes: "If you can promise to treat my father with dignity and promise not to hurt my brother again, I will sign."
Chen Weiwei said: "You know my identity. I am the priest of Shangyang Palace's ritual religion. People in Shangyang Palace will not lie to others."
Huo Xing looked back at his father, finally gritted his teeth, and signed and fingerprinted the confession.
Chen Weiwei took the confession and looked at it, then nodded with satisfaction.
He looked at Qiu Yuanqu and said, "Go and put Mr. Huo down, prepare some food and wine, and let Mr. Huo and Mr. Huo talk for a while. Don't be too embarrassed."
Qiu Yuanqu immediately leaned over and said, "If you obey your orders, I will make sure everything is properly arranged."
Chen Weiwei stood up and said: "I will go see His Highness now and explain the matter carefully. Your Highness is lenient and will not involve too many people. Mr. Huo, just don't worry."
Mars nodded numbly. In fact, he no longer knew what to do now.
Chen Weiwei took the confession and went out, looking particularly relaxed along the way.
When he arrived outside Sihaitang, he asked the chamberlain to report that there had been significant progress in the case.
After hearing this, Mr. Xin, who was tinkering with those gadgets in the backyard of Sihaitang, thought for a moment and asked Chen Weiwei to be called in.
He originally didn't want Chen Weiwei to come in and talk, but he thought he would always disappear, so he couldn't get it done as soon as possible.
As soon as Chen Weiwei arrived in the backyard and saw Xin Yanque, she lifted her robe and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, Chen Weiwei, I'd like to pay my respects to Your Highness."
"Get up. You said there has been a major development in the case. What progress is it?"
"Your Highness, this is the confession of Huo Mouyuan's second son Huo Xing. He has confessed that there are indeed some people on that list who often visit his father at his home."
Chen Weiwei handed over the confession with both hands.
Xin Yanque glanced at it, shook his head and said, "I don't need to read it, just tell me."
Chen Weiwei said immediately: "I want to ask for an order to raid Huo Mouyuan's home. If it is delayed any longer, I am afraid that some of the evidence may not be preserved."
"Searching the house?"
Xin Yanque thought for a while, nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Chen Weiwei immediately said: "Your Highness, please give me a handwriting. After all, I have no official position. It is indeed a bit..."
Xin Yanque said: "Didn't I tell you that I want you to be the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard Department?"
Xin Yanque said: "But I did not get His Highness's will. His Highness only had oral instructions. After all,..."
Xin Yanque said: "I know, I know, Xiao Gu!"
Gu Xiujin quickly stepped forward: "I'm here."
Xin Yanque said: "Go and get Chen Weiwei to get the official uniform, and also get the fish-scale brocade robes of the imperial guards from his men."
Gu Xiujin hesitated a little, but finally leaned forward and responded: "I obey your order."
Xin Yanque pointed at Sihaitang: "There is a sword hanging on the wall. If you pick it off, it will be regarded as a handwriting."
He didn't even bother to write a decree or use a seal.
Chen Weiwei was immediately pleasantly surprised.
The use of a sword given to him depends on who gave it to him. Xin Yanque gave it to him now. It was the Emperor's Sword. It could be used countless times, but a will could only be used once.
No matter what he does in the future, as long as he brings the Emperor's Sword given by Xin Yanque, he will be able to do anything.
"Then, I have resigned."
"Go ahead."
Xin Yanque waved his hand casually, and his attention returned to the small object he was playing with.
Chen Weiwei took a look before leaving. It was a small turtle made of wood.
I don’t know how I applied the force, but as soon as I let go, the little turtle would crawl forward on its own, and while crawling, the turtle’s head would stretch and shrink, which looked a little funny.
Xin Yanque looking like this seemed a little funny to Chen Weiwei.
The emperor...
Chen Weiwei sighed in his heart, but there was no awe in his voice, and instead, it was full of contempt.
Someone like Xin Yanque can be the emperor, but Chen Weiwei can't?
As he walked, he was still sighing, this man really depends on his fate.
If Xin Yanque was not a descendant of the Xie family, what qualifications did a person like him have, what abilities did he have, and what possibility could he have to achieve the throne of emperor?
However, when he changed his mind, Chen Weiwei thought that this was also a good thing for him.
The more Xin Yanque doesn't care about anything and leaves everything to him with confidence and boldness, then he can't just do whatever he wants.
After returning to his private courtyard, he saw Huo Xing hugging Huo Mouyuan and crying. Huo Mouyuan seemed to have expected something. An obvious look of death could be seen on his originally pale face this time.
He didn't want to say anything else, and he didn't want to blame his child. He just sat there, putting one hand on Huo Xing's shoulder and gently stroking Huo Xing's head with the other.
He just said over and over again in a very soft voice: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, dad is here, don't be afraid, dad is here."
Huo Xing knelt in front of him and couldn't stop crying.
When Chen Weiwei saw this scene, his heart suddenly hurt.
This came very suddenly, catching him off guard, so the pain made him unable to hold on, and even his steps were disrupted.
He suddenly remembered that his mother ran away with that lazy man. When he went out to play, he was surrounded by a group of children and laughed at him, saying that his mother was his mother and his father could not tell who it was.
He had a fight with those children. Even though he was too small to fight so many people, he still screamed and rushed forward, and was beaten to a bloody head.
When he got home, his father was like this. He cleaned his wounds in a somewhat incompetent manner, then held him, stroked his head, and talked over and over again in an incompetent manner.
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Dad is here. As long as Dad is here, you are not afraid of anything.
This image suddenly rushed into Chen Weiwei's mind. At this moment, he felt a little regretful after feeling the pain.
But in just a blink of an eye, he shook his head vigorously and tried his best to get rid of the scene.
"You two, haven't you eaten yet?"
Chen Weiwei walked forward slowly and looked at the food on the table.
He wanted to say a few harsh words to get himself out of the emotion just now.
In the end, he stopped talking, not because of Huo Mouyuan's stiff body, nor because of Huo Xing's hateful and expectant eyes.
"Qiu Yuanqu, please bring someone out with me. The others will stay here and are not allowed to leave at will. Put them both into a room and let them finish the meal."
After hearing Chen Weiwei's words and seeing Qiu Yuanqu and others dressed up and wearing chains, Huo Xing stood up abruptly: "Chen Weiwei, what do you mean!"
Chen glanced at him slightly, with pity for the young man in his eyes.
He didn't answer and turned around to go out. Qiu Yuanqu followed him out with a large number of people.
Huo Xing was about to chase him out, but Huo Mouyuan pulled him back: "There's no need to chase him. Let's have a drink with dad. Let's chat for a while, father and son, and just... talk about you when you were a kid, and your brother when he was a kid."
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[Happy New Year, happy New Year, happy New Year to everyone. 】
