"What, did Patriarch Peng kill your son, which is why you're in such a predicament? I heard he hasn't shown his face for about two months. Before he disappeared, he apparently burned down one of your gold mines, so in a fit of rage you even killed your son?"

Seeing that he was in a dilemma, Shen Jinchen chuckled and began to verbally provoke him again.

"No, that's not true. He just made some other mistakes and we locked him up. He's not in a good physical condition to see outsiders right now."

Peng Deshan forced an awkward smile, then tried his best to save face.

"Ha! If he's still alive, bring him out so I can see him. If I can't see him, I don't know what to do with your Peng family."

Shen Jinchen understood and then continued to demand, "A family has become so rotten. It's true that if the business leader is corrupt, the family will follow suit."

"yes!"

Having said all that, Peng Deshan gave Shen Jinchen a complicated look, then instructed the steward beside him to bring the Sixth Young Master out of the jail.

Then he stood there awkwardly, glancing at Shen Jinchen every now and then. This person in front of him didn't look very old, so why was he so capable, leaving them no chance to turn the tables?

Perhaps it was because he was able to seize the opportunity and catch them off guard that they suffered such a crushing defeat.

The throne that Da Yan seized was taken from someone else. When has the Peng family ever acknowledged the so-called ruler and his subjects? They are merely unwilling to argue in order to maintain their partial peace.

But because of this, he became someone else's weakness, and Peng Deshan could only sigh and let himself be slaughtered.

Before long, the steward, along with several other people, finally brought Peng Hecheng, who had been tortured in the water dungeon, to Shen Jinchen.

"Who are you? You actually dare to order my father around? You must be quite capable! What do you want to see me for? I can't entertain you in this state. If you know what's good for you, get lost or you'll lose everything."

As soon as Peng Hecheng was put down, he saw the person sitting in the main seat squinting at him and retorted without any politeness.

What kind of place is the Peng family? This brat dares to trespass on it; he really has a death wish.

If even his own son receives this treatment, what about an outsider?

Seeing his spoiled, dissolute demeanor, Shen Jinchen chuckled, stood up, and walked over to Peng Hecheng, his words laced with mockery and ridicule:

"I've heard that the sixth young master of the Peng family is a legendary hero in the north. Punishing evil and promoting good and upholding justice are things you often do. People in the martial arts world highly respect you. When the common folk here hear the name Crane Hero, they know that the local corrupt officials are going to be in trouble."

"With such a good reputation, how did he end up as a prisoner?"

"Oh! So you investigated me. I'm flattered, I'm flattered. I did those things because I, as a son, couldn't stand my father's way of doing things and was just going against him. It's not as exaggerated as you say. You flatter me, you flatter me."

"And who are you? You're so capable that you dare to ride roughshod over my father. In the north, if he says a word, countless people will fawn over him. But you're an exception. I admire you!"

Peng Hecheng glanced at Shen Jinchen in a nonchalant manner, then offered Shen Jinchen a series of compliments in a serious manner.

As for whether he admired him or not, he didn't know. Anyway, it was just a perfunctory remark. Now that he was finally released, he really wanted to find a soft, cozy room and sleep for three days straight.

Anyway, he wants this kind of status. If the Peng family is finished, he will be implicated. He will be even more disgusted if the Peng family gains power, so don't disturb him from doing whatever he wants.

"Young Master Peng, don't you want to know who I am and why I'm looking for you?"

“You have lofty ambitions and love the people. If you also have an official robe, why should you be afraid of the person next to you? You can even ride on your father’s head and take revenge on him however you want.”

"When you were a child, you were bullied a lot by the Peng family, right? Your aunt was also manipulated by those ladies and concubines. You really wanted to turn the tables and bring down the Peng family, but have you ever thought that one day you could take over the Peng family?"

Shen Jinchen always preferred to be direct and disliked beating around the bush, so he spoke frankly.

Besides, he wanted to resolve things here as soon as possible and go find his wife, so he didn't have time for unnecessary chatter.

"Who are you? How dare you dismiss the old man? He's the local tyrant here. All the officials in the north think even his farts smell good. And you dared to kick him out. This makes me even more curious about your identity. You're saying all this because you want me to do you a favor, right? If you don't reveal your identity..."

"Don't even think about ordering me around!"

Peng Hecheng stared intently at Shen Jinchen with his beautiful peach blossom eyes, his gaze openly probing.

Judging from his aura, Peng Hecheng had a feeling that he might have met an important person.

"I am Shen Jinchen, the current Prime Minister!"

"Oh~, you are the young prime minister Shen Jinchen? The one who forced Emperor Yanzhao to cower in the inner palace as a descendant of the former imperial family?"

Upon hearing Shen Jinchen's true identity, Peng Hecheng's eyes lit up, and he seemed ready to jump out of the stretcher.

Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe, and his body wouldn't allow it; otherwise, he would have definitely rushed to hug his idol without hesitation.

Oh my god, I've finally met the real person!

This man's life was so legendary that he admired him greatly, especially his way of dealing with people and situations.

If he had his abilities, his father would only be able to drink tea in his own little plot of land, instead of having to put up with this kind of humiliation.

"Yes! I didn't expect that Lord Crane from the North would also pay attention to the court's movements."

Since Shen Jinchen had revealed his identity, and the boy was overly excited, it was clear that Shen Jinchen had achieved his goal.

"Of course, you are my idol. I have dreamed countless times in the dead of night that I could have your abilities and keep my father confined to this small area, so that he would never dare to swagger around again. Unfortunately, I was too naive in the end. I had no money or power, and could only do some small things. In the end, I was locked up by him for two months and suffered all kinds of torture."

Peng Hecheng, with his delicate face, sighed repeatedly, making no attempt to hide his current thoughts in front of his father.

"Heh! Interesting. Well then, I'll give you a chance. How about you become the Northern Military Governor, in charge of all the northern armies, and manage the north together with Fu Shichen?"

"In this way, your dream can be easily realized. Considering our relationship, I can spare your father's life and let him live out his days in peace."

Seeing that the boy was looking at him like a treasure, Shen Jinchen chuckled and revealed the purpose of his trip.

"Does Prime Minister Shen think I'm capable of managing the North?"

Peng Hecheng never expected his idol to be so positive about him.

"Of course, someone who can be called Master Crane must be capable. I have high expectations for you."

Shen Jinchen glanced at him with a smile, affirming the young man in front of him.