In the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing was divided into Jiangning and Shangyuan counties. The palace side fell under the jurisdiction of Shangyuan County, so Chen Yuan was imprisoned in Shangyuan County Prison.
He was also held in a separate cell away from other prisoners.
Like most prisoners, when he was first locked up, he kept shouting at the top of his lungs that he was wronged.
Until a jailer he knew told him: "Stop shouting. It is said that the minister personally issued a message asking you to pay for your life."
Chen Yuan was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he quickly said: "I am really unjust. Please help me deliver the message and I will give you money."
"Just tell my son that I am not the one who puts people to death, and let him help me redress my injustice."
The jailer shook his head and said, "I've heard from the higher ups that anyone who dares to deliver a message for you should forget about it. You'd better save some energy."
After saying that, Chen Yuan ignored no matter how much he begged and turned to leave.
Chen Yuan shouted for a long time, finally stopped and sat in the corner dejectedly.
I feel extremely regretful. Why didn't I listen to my family's advice? Otherwise, what happened today wouldn't have happened.
He didn't know how long it had passed before he was startled by the sound of footsteps.
He raised his head blankly and saw three figures appearing at the door of his cell.
The dungeon was already dark, and the oil lamp closest to him had been extinguished at some point. He could not see the faces of the three people clearly.
He thought it was the officer who came to interrogate him, so he shrank into the corner in fear.
The person who came didn't say anything, opened the cell door and walked in.
The leader waved his hand, and the other two people rushed up and pinned him firmly to the ground.
"Ah..." The severe pain made him scream.
However, a ball of cloth was immediately stuffed into his mouth, blocking all sounds.
By this time he also realized that something was wrong and began to struggle desperately.
It's just that the two people holding him were obviously experienced hands. When they lifted his arms, he felt a sharp pain that made him unable to lift his strength.
The leader took out Chen Yuan's belt and put it around his neck, grabbing both ends with both hands and exerting force at the same time.
Chen Yuan was completely enveloped in the fear of death, with snot and tears coming out of his nose, and he began to struggle desperately.
At this moment, something unexpected happened.
The sound of "crash" footsteps sounded, and a dozen burly men in brocade clothes holding torches ran out from the depths of the cell and surrounded the cell.
The three murderers had bad intentions and wanted to escape after leaving Chen Yuan behind.
However, who was Jin Yiwei's opponent, he was knocked down and tied up in a few strokes.
A big man came closer surrounded by several people: "Haha... you finally showed up, please let me, the commander, wait."
Seeing the person coming, the three murderers were so frightened that they peed.
Jin Yiwei commander Mao Xiang, why is he here?
Mao Xiang looked at the three of them like a cat looking at a mouse: "Interrogate immediately. Your Majesty is still waiting for our news."
"Tell the brothers, this is a big fish, and it will benefit everyone if it is done well."
"Yes." Immediately, several Jinyi guards set up the three of them, and started the interrogation using the cells and torture instruments from Shangyuan County.
Mao Xiang did not follow him, but walked into the cell.
Looking at Chen Yuan shivering in the corner, he frowned. Is this really Chen Jingke's father?
The gap between the two father and son is really big.
Chen Jingke dared to expose the emperor's imperial list, complained in front of the emperor and argued with reason. This Chen Yuan...
He couldn't help but shake his head. They were a tiger father and a dog son, but this pair was reversed.
"Are you Chen Yuan?"
Chen Yuan trembled with fright, and quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed desperately: "My lord, please forgive me, my lord, please spare your life... I am really unjust, I..."
Mao Xiang said disdainfully: "Okay, we are here to help you redress your grievances. Get up and follow us."
Chen Yuan said excitedly: "Really, thank you, Mr. Guan. Thank you, Mr. Guan."
Mao Xiang said impatiently: "Come here, record his confession and take him to the palace later."
After saying that, he turned around and went to the interrogation room next door. He had seen Chen Jingke and thought that Chen Yuan was not bad either. He also wanted to take this opportunity to build a good relationship with the other party.
It's just that Chen Yuan's performance disappointed him and he lost interest.
The three murderers were obviously not tough guys, and they quickly resorted to anything.
After receiving the confession, Mao Xiang showed excitement on his face: "Tell the brothers to be on standby for a big operation."
After giving the instructions, he rushed to the palace with Chen Yuan and the confession.
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In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang was immersed in correcting memorials.
Previously, because he was worried that Zhu Xiongying was not interested in government affairs, a large number of memorials were filed and he was detained. Naturally, he had to work overtime to get the approval now.
Chen Jingke stood at the bottom, watching quietly, but distracting thoughts kept rolling in his heart.
He knew that his words were full of loopholes, and the most unexplainable thing was why the wealthy businessman told him such important information.
But he still said it.
Anyone who knows Zhu Yuanzhang knows that he was born into a poor man and regarded powerful bureaucrats as his opposite in his heart.
He will be interested in any information related to corrupt officials.
Jin Yiwei was established for a large part of the reason.
Zhao Mao's corruption and bribery cannot be faked. As long as Jin Yiwei investigates, he will definitely gain something.
At that time, the flaws in his rhetoric will become irrelevant.
In short, it's just a sentence. I don't know why the businessman told me this.
The businessman’s name and other information were also unknown.
These days, there is no need to write medical records, and patients’ names are rarely asked.
It is normal to know nothing about a patient’s identity.
The real reason why Chen Yuan was framed will become unworthy of mention under the cover of this corruption case that affected most of the Ming Dynasty.
What's more, his family in this life is really clean and has no problems at all.
His mother, Feng, was an adopted orphan and later married his father, Chen Yuan.
It's so simple that it's clear at a glance, and there are no complicated interpersonal relationships.
The medical skills inherited from the family are not very good, and they can only treat minor illnesses such as headaches, brain fever, bruises and injuries.
Their medical clinic was actually awarded by the imperial court.
From the end of the Yuan Dynasty to the first year of the Zheng Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang occupied Nanjing City, and his grandfather was recruited as a military doctor to treat wounds of the soldiers.
Later, when Zhu Yuanzhang's regime was stable, he was rewarded with this house and shop.
Otherwise, with their medical skills, they would never be able to buy a house near the imperial city in ten lifetimes.
Of course, his real confidence lies in his medical skills.
He dared to pat his chest and say that as for Empress Ma's illness, neither Zhang Zhongjing nor Sun Simiao could be cured by him.
As long as Zhu Yuanzhang still cares about Ma Xiuying, he will never do anything to him.
Even if what he said was full of loopholes, Lao Zhu would turn a blind eye.
At most, he will not be reused, and he will never be killed.
It was precisely with this confidence that he dared to make up such loopholes.
As expected, Zhu Yuanzhang was persuaded and immediately called Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jin Yiwei.
However, he did not directly ask Mao Xiang to rescue people. Instead, he waited and waited to see if anyone would come to silence him.
Chen Jingke couldn't help but give a thumbs up in his heart. He was worthy of Zhu Chongba, who started the game with a bowl, and his mind was so fast.
Zhao Mao is the Minister of Rites, so he cannot doubt the investigation just because of someone else's words.
What if it's a false accusation?
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was on guard against officials, he did not want to kill indiscriminately without reason.
If someone really kills Chen Yuan to silence him, it will prove that what Chen Jingke said is true, at least part of it is true.
If no one comes to silence...then this matter needs to be carefully considered.
At this time, it was Chen Jingke's turn to worry. He had speculated on killing people and silencing them.
If Zhao Hao doesn't do this, it will be self-defeating.
Time passed by, and the longer he waited, the more uneasy he felt.
Seeing that the sun was about to set and the sky was getting darker, his heart became heavier and heavier. Could it be that I had guessed wrong?
At this moment, a young eunuch walked in: "Your Majesty, Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, wants to see you."
