Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The case is closed, why are you still asking questions!!!

Fan Cong roared inwardly.

This is a royal scandal; if I speak of it, will I still be able to return home in one piece today?

However, I have to speak; this matter has become too big, and I feel I won't be able to cover it up sooner or later.

If it's exposed, it's the crime of deceiving the emperor. Would I still have a life then...

Fan Cong's eyes began to glaze over, his soul wandering beyond...

Emperor Jing picked up his teacup, raised his eyes, and said, "I'm asking you a question. What are you spacing out for?"

Then, he raised the teacup and brought it to his lips.

Fan Cong's Adam's apple bobbed, and finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "It... it's Fang Chenyu..."

"Pfft!"

A large mouthful of tea was instantly sprayed out by Emperor Jing, followed by incessant coughing, instantly shattering his dignified image.

But, no one cared about that anymore.

The room was in an uproar. How dare this kid have such audacity, drinking a few cups of wine and running in front of the Emperor to spout nonsense?

Emperor Jing's eyes were already filled with anger: "Fan Cong, have you lost your mind? I'm asking you who the ringleader of the bandits is!"

Fan Cong trembled uncontrollably, feeling extremely wronged: "It's... Fang Chenyu, the son of the Marquis of Jianye."

Fang Chenyu....

The entire room was stunned, their minds somewhat unable to react.

Fan Cong continued with a bitter face, "I dare not hide anything... Actually, I also find it very strange, but the mastermind behind this matter is indeed Fang Chenyu, and moreover..."

He didn't dare to continue; the imperial grandson might be involved... Should he say it or not?

"And moreover what?" Emperor Jing said sternly, "Explain everything you know clearly and completely!"

Fan Cong felt as if the bones in his body had been drawn out: "Yes, this matter started with gambling on soccer....."

"Later, Lord Fang went to Yucai Elementary School. I didn't follow. As for whether the imperial grandson participated, I can't be sure."

After the whole story was told, the room fell into dead silence.

Emperor Jing's face turned pale and then white, and he remained motionless for a long time.

This matter was too outrageous after all, and it was really hard to imagine that two children could do such a big thing!

A group of old ministers had already begun to whisper to each other.

"The imperial grandson was actually dragged into this. Isn't this child playing a bit too wildly?"

"How is this possible? There must be a misunderstanding. How could a child of that age do such a thing?"

"He is Fang Zheng's seed... The energy to cause trouble is exactly the same!"

Listening to the whispers around him, Emperor Jing slammed the table in anger, gnashing his teeth and saying: "太子, Fang Zheng, these two bastards, they dare to hide such a big thing from me? Damn it!"

"Guo Banban, you immediately take my decree and go to Yucai Elementary School to ask how these two children usually behave, and then bring them back. I want to confront them face to face!"

"Handle this matter discreetly first. I want to see how long those two wretches, the Crown Prince and Fang Zheng, want to hide it!"

Guo Tianyang nodded lightly.

He was used to it, used to it.

Like begets like, a rat's son knows how to dig holes. He wasn't surprised at all...

Holding Emperor Jing's decree, Guo Tianyang quickly left the room.

Emperor Jing began to pace anxiously.

After waiting for half an hour, Guo Tianyang hurriedly returned, covered in sweat.

"Your Majesty, this servant has investigated...."

Emperor Jing's eyes narrowed: "What's the situation?"

"The imperial grandson's performance at Yucai has always been outstanding, and he is very popular whether in academics or in dealing with people. But Fang Chenyu, he..." Guo Tianyang paused, "His reputation in school is also acceptable, but I heard that he is playing a kind of marble game to cheat people out of their pocket money, and some people have even been cheated out of their little red flowers, which he used to exchange for toy cars to rent to classmates... Some people dare to be angry but dare not speak out."

Guo Tianyang glanced at Zhang Dongxiang: "Also, Fang Chenyu's exam papers are usually written by Zhang Gong's grandson...."

The people in the room were dumbfounded.

Good heavens, Fang Zheng's son is actually the last in the class, and he's still the principal?

Zhang Dongxiang was stunned in place, a burst of ecstasy suddenly surging in his heart, followed by anger.

My grandson isn't the last in the class, that's great...

But he's being bullied at school every day!

Why is this child so naughty?!

Emperor Jing held his temples upon hearing this, swaying slightly.

Chenyu... This child was clearly fine when he was young, how could he be so vile now?

Guo Tianyang continued to narrate: "The imperial grandson and the son of the Marquis of Jianye have been expelled from Yucai Elementary School, and they are no longer at the school. It is said that they have all been taken to the Princess's mansion."

"This servant sent people to the Princess's mansion to inquire, but the imperial grandson and the others are not in the mansion. The Princess also kept her mouth shut... However, this servant has found a clue."

Expelled at the same time? That means Li Yu also participated in the scam!

Emperor Jing felt extremely uncomfortable and urged: "Go straight to the point, where are they?"

"An informant from the Eastern Depot said that he saw Lord Fang and the Crown Prince taking the two children in a carriage outside the Princess's mansion, and they left the city... As for where they went, this servant is still sending people to investigate..."

Li Yansong said: "Your Majesty, why not bring the Crown Prince and the Marquis of Jianye here and ask them directly? The whereabouts of the imperial grandson cannot be unclear, right?"

Emperor Jing calmed down at this moment, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice: "No."

They are all Fang Zheng and the Crown Prince's own sons. They can't just find a deserted place and throw them away. Those two bastards wouldn't do such a thing even if they were unreliable. The safety of the children is always guaranteed.

"There is something fishy about this matter. Let the Eastern Depot investigate as soon as possible. I will wait here! After the situation is verified, I will personally break the legs of those two wretches!"

Guo Tianyang nodded in agreement and turned back out again.

Emperor Jing glanced at Fan Cong, who was still kneeling on the ground, and frowned: "Go out and receive ten strokes of the military rod. Don't wander around in front of me. If there is such a thing again, and you knowingly fail to report it, be careful I take your head!"

Fan Cong kowtowed repeatedly, running away as if he had been granted amnesty.

It's better to get beaten, at least he managed to muddle through...

....

This wait lasted until the sky turned dark.

No one left the warm pavilion, and Emperor Jing had people prepare food, but no one touched it.

After all, it concerned the imperial grandson, and no one was in the mood to eat.

Just as everyone was still silent, the long-awaited figure finally reappeared in the warm pavilion.

Guo Tianyang had a happy look on his face, eager to take credit: "This servant has finally found out after all the hard work, Your Majesty!"

Everyone collectively looked at him.

Guo Tianyang said: "The Marquis of Jianye has placed the imperial grandson and the others in a farmer's house outside the city. The imperial grandson is busy farming and working, but according to the observation of the people below, a lot of manpower has been placed around."

"The spies were afraid of being discovered and have not been able to go forward to observe carefully. Should we bring the imperial grandson and the others back now?"

Farm, farming?

Having someone protecting them is not a bad thing. The emperor still emphasizes performing a personal plowing, after all, agriculture is the foundation of the world.

Emperor Jing frowned slightly: "Did you see clearly?"

"I saw clearly. This servant sent people to confirm it twice!"

The old ministers of the cabinet breathed a sigh of relief and persuaded one after another: "Your Majesty, it is inconvenient for the imperial grandson to stay outside for a long time. It is better to bring him back to the palace immediately."

Emperor Jing pondered, shaking his head.

"What exactly are they up to, making my grandson and grandson-in-law farm outside...."

Guo Tianyang said: "Your Majesty, this matter is not difficult to understand. It's nothing more than making a big mistake and wanting them to suffer outside... Doesn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince usually like to run around outside the most? Once they have suffered, they will understand the principle."

Emperor Jing nodded.

That makes sense. This is indeed the style of the Crown Prince and Fang Zheng.

Li Yu is fine, but Chenyu has done so many bad things at such a young age, I'm afraid he has already gone astray... I guess they want to use this method to save him a little.

"Observe for two days first and record it, protect their safety. I want to see what Fang Zheng and the others are going to do...."