When everyone heard that Grand Tutor Jiang had privately occupied five mines belonging to the imperial court, they were so shocked that their whole bodies were numb and they were stunned. Now when they heard Jiang Zhiyuan say that there was an even bigger secret, their minds went blank and they could hardly react.

Xia Miaoyuan bit her fingers hard, trying to stay awake. [This is a huge secret. Could it be that Master Jiang and Liang Chaozong are colluding?]

Emperor Mingxi gave Jiang Zhiyuan an encouraging look, signaling him to continue.

"My mother discovered that my father was colluding with a group of mysterious people."

"He also informed the gang of all the mines he had illegally occupied."

"So far, my father has reported four of the five mines to that group."

When Xia Miaoyuan heard this, she suddenly had a sudden realization. "I know, it's Liang Chaozong!"

[Back when the Jiang family father and son were convicted and imprisoned, it was Liang Chaozong who helped Grand Tutor Jiang prepare the poison that made Jiang Zhiyuan faint.]

Later, Liang Chaozong used a fake death-proof gold medal to help Master Jiang save his life.

[After that, the two of them colluded with each other.]

[So, the reason Liang Chaozong spared no effort to save Master Jiang's life was all for these mines!]

[At first, I was wondering, even if the Jiang family could be saved, it would be a failure. Why did Liang Chaozong bother to save Grand Tutor Jiang?]

[I see!]

If Liang Chaozong could get his hands on all five mines, forging weapons would be a piece of cake. Furthermore, the mines are a mountain of gold and silver, giving him enough money to restore his country. He could recruit soldiers and use them freely!

[Ahhhhhh! This bastard author never even mentioned that Grand Tutor Jiang had a mine. How despicable!]

【It’s only now that I’m trying to figure this out. 】

The few people present who could hear Xia Miaoyuan's thoughts were suddenly enlightened after hearing her analysis.

Emperor Mingxi was afraid that Jiang Zhiyuan would notice his abnormality, so he hurriedly asked, "Then, you and your son, do you know who these mysterious people are?"

At this time, Madam Jiang said, "I have not been able to find out who those mysterious people are until today."

"However, after hearing what happened at the palace banquet and witnessing Master Jiang's strange behavior, I suspect this mysterious group of people are none other than Liang Chaozong, the crown prince of the fallen Liang Dynasty."

At this moment, the Second Prince couldn't help but interrupt, "Madam Jiang, please tell me, what's wrong with Grand Tutor Jiang?"

Madam Jiang glanced at the Second Prince and continued, "Today, Grand Tutor Jiang secretly left the palace banquet and returned home before it was over. This is extremely against palace etiquette, and he has never done this before."

"Furthermore, after he returned home, he looked extremely nervous and went straight to the study. He even sent away the servants from the main courtyard."

"He put the deerskin map and a stack of banknotes into his pocket and was about to escape quietly."

"My mother and I tried to stop him and question him, but he just said that he would die if he ran away."

"So I speculate that the mysterious person colluding with him is Liang Chaozong and his gang."

At this point, Madam Jiang pulled her son to kowtow to Emperor Mingxi and said, "Grand Tutor Jiang colluded with the Crown Prince of Liang and gave the Daxia mine to Liang Chaozong. This is treason."

"While your servant and I don't claim to be righteous and benevolent, we do have our limits and will absolutely not tolerate such vile behavior."

"Therefore, today, my mother and I injured Grand Tutor Jiang, and we are doing this for the sake of justice!"

When Xia Miaoyuan heard this, she burst into laughter, "Hahahahaha! Madam Jiang, you really are capable!"

[It’s simply amazing. It’s simply amazing.]

[You clearly just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to kill Master Jiang, and then reunite your son with his father!]

【Hahahahaha, you actually called it an act of loyalty and righteousness.】

"But it doesn't matter! Who cares about your family's mess? Master Jiang has brought this upon himself, it's not unfair at all."

So, as long as we can get the mine back and bring him to justice, the process isn't important.

Emperor Mingxi had just thought that Liang Chaozong and his gang had most likely mined the mine, and he was feeling very sad. But when he heard his daughter complaining about Madam Jiang, he found it funny and his sad mood was relieved a lot.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Find an imperial physician to see Grand Tutor Jiang, and then send him down to the Heavenly Prison."

"I want to investigate this mine thoroughly."

Having said that, Emperor Mingxi lowered his eyes and looked at Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Zhiyuan who were kneeling.

The two of them looked at Emperor Mingxi with anticipation.

"Jiang Zhiyuan, your crimes back then were indeed not punishable by death. However, considering that you and your mother have sacrificed your own family for the sake of justice today and have performed a great deed, your merits and demerits can be offset."

"I forgive you of your previous sins."

"However, Grand Tutor Jiang privately occupied the mine and committed treason by handing it over to foreign enemies. His crimes are truly unforgivable."

"I have issued an order to confiscate the Jiang Mansion!"

"As for you and your son, I will give you a house. From now on, you can be ordinary people and live a peaceful life."

As soon as Emperor Mingxi finished speaking, Madam Jiang and Jiang Zhiyuan smiled with joy, kowtowed and expressed their gratitude.

[Dad is quite considerate and even gave the mother and son a place to live.]

[Hahaha, this time, Madam Jiang can be with her shady lover openly and honestly.]

【The happy life of a family of three is about to begin. 】

[I think when Old Man Jiang wakes up and finds out, he'll be furious. Hahahaha!]

Xia Miaoyuan excitedly kept complaining in his mind.

After the Jiang family mother and son expressed their gratitude, they left.

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Mingxi dictated on the spot and asked Han Qingbo to draft an imperial edict for him, sending the crown prince and the second prince to immediately search and confiscate the Jiang Mansion.

After Han Qingbo finished drafting the edict, he read it aloud to Emperor Mingxi.

It was at this time that Grand Tutor Jiang woke up.

He groaned in pain, held his head, and muttered, "It hurts!"

At this moment, Han Qingbo just mentioned the search and seizure of Jiang's residence.

Master Jiang immediately felt a chill down his spine.

"What? What did you say?" Master Jiang suddenly opened his eyes and sat up, holding his head.

His eyes just happened to meet the sharp gaze of Emperor Mingxi.

"You heard me right. I've already sent people to search and confiscate the Jiang Mansion. I've even thrown you into the Heavenly Prison!"

Emperor Mingxi's voice was calm and composed.

Master Jiang screamed in disbelief and fainted.

…

Late that night, the prison was silent and quiet. All the prisoners were asleep, and even the jailers were drowsy.

Liang Chaozong and his wife Yao Jinse were imprisoned in the death row prison, in two adjacent cells.

Liang Chaozong sat with his eyes closed, and when he heard the silence all around him, he picked up a straw and poked Yao Jinse's back through the fence.