"The Minister of War is the third son-in-law of Prince Ping. When Ning Nanxiao presented the evidence of their embezzlement and bribery, the Minister of War was spared because his crimes were relatively minor and he confessed well. The Emperor did not want to eliminate him completely, so he kept the Minister of War's position."

Bai Tuantuan said slowly, "The Minister of War is still under investigation, so I'm afraid he won't help them."

“Tuantuan is right. Even without the matter of Prince Ping, the Minister of War wouldn’t dare to go against Uncle Chengzu!” Mu Yangzhi said with a smile. “I think the Peng and Huang families have really bitten off more than they can chew this time!”

Seeing Mu Yangzhi's gloating expression, Bai Tuantuan chuckled and said, "Alright, the most important thing is still that group of people. The Peng family's matter is easy to resolve."

"Don't worry, Tuantuan. With me here, I'll make sure Zhou Ke does what you say."

"Then thank you very much, Uncle Chengzhu!"

After chatting for a while, Bai Tuantuan and the other two left.

Zhou Ke couldn't reach a conclusion at the Peng family's place, but the Peng and Huang families put pressure on Zhou Ke to take care of Huang Mingyou and Peng Youcai.

They say they can't let them go hungry, they can't let them get tired, and they even say they'll send women in... really...

Zhou Ke sighed and looked at Huang Qian beside him: "Madam, you should talk to your parents-in-law properly. How dare I do this with the Marquis in the manor?"

Huang Qian, however, disagreed and said, "Master, the Marquis won't be watching my brother and the others in the prison. Don't worry, I'll handle this matter. Nothing will go wrong."

So, when Huang Qian arrived at the prison cell with her people and belongings, she happened to run into Ning Chengzhu, who was chatting with the prison guard.

Zhou Ke gasped and quickly stepped in front of Huang Qian: "Why is the Marquis here?"

Huang Qian was also stunned. She didn't expect Ning Chengzhu to actually end up in the prison!

He gave the maid a look, signaling them to take the things and leave, but Ning Chengzhu had already seen it, so how could he let them leave like that?

"Wait a minute." Ning Chengzhu walked over, looked at the cotton quilt, clean clothes, and delicious dishes in the maid's hands, and sneered: "I really didn't expect this! So prison conditions are this good? It makes me want to go in myself."

"Lord Zhou, what do you say?" Ning Chengzhu looked at Zhou Ke and said calmly, "If Lord Zhou is not familiar with the laws of the court, I can give you a brief explanation."

"Logically speaking, Lord Zhou is someone who passed the imperial examination, so he should know more than someone like me who comes from a humble background. But now it seems that the ranking in the imperial examination was wrong?"

Ning Chengzhu said thoughtfully, "It seems I need to go back to the capital and ask him properly."

With that, Ning Chengzhu left.

"My lord! My lord! This is all a misunderstanding! My lord!"

Zhou Ke glared at Huang Qian fiercely: "This is all your family's doing! If I lose this official position, I'll see how the Huang family will act arrogantly in Jinzhou!"

After saying that, Zhou Ke quickly followed Ning Chengzhu's footsteps.

Huang Qian's face turned pale; this was the first time Zhou Ke had spoken to her in such a serious tone.

The anger in her heart was about to extinguish her, but she had to admit that Zhou Ke was right. If Zhou Ke lost his official position, the Huang family would not be able to stand firm in Jinzhou!

Thinking of this, Huang Qian quickly sent someone to deliver a message to the Huang family, while she went to Ning Chengzhu's courtyard.

"My lord, I had no choice. Please forgive me this time!"

Zhou Ke stopped Ning Chengzhu, his face full of anxiety: "My Lord..."

Ning Chengzhu stopped and sighed, "Lord Zhou, I know you're in a dilemma, but an official must have his own bottom line. Your actions are truly appalling..."

Zhou Ke nodded hurriedly and said slowly, "My lord, you are right. It is all my fault. I will definitely correct my mistakes and punish them severely!"

"Okay." Ning Chengzhu nodded. "Putting everything else aside for now, have you made contact with those people?"

"No reply has been received yet."

"Okay, then we'll wait."

Ning Chengzhu sat down: "Please sit down, Lord Zhou. You don't have anything else to do, right?"

Zhou Ke dared not say "no," and quickly nodded, sitting down opposite Ning Chengzhu.

Outside, after finishing their meal, Bai Tuantuan and the others sat in the Erdong Restaurant chatting.

As darkness fell, Mu Yangzhi looked at Ning Nanxiao and Bai Tuantuan: "Why haven't we received a reply yet? Has something happened to Uncle Chengzu?"

"No, I'd better go take a look."

"Those people are definitely beyond Uncle Cheng's ability to handle..."

"Second Prince, what are you worried about?" Bai Tuantuan munched on a corn cob, looking at Mu Yangzhi with a strange expression. "No news means they haven't arrived yet. Why are you in such a hurry? Besides, if even Uncle Chengzu can't handle it, do you think you can?"

Mu Yangzhi deflated like a punctured balloon: "I was just anxious, wasn't I?"

"No need to rush, wait until late at night."

Bai Tuantuan threw the corn cob into the trash bag, wiped her hands, and then said, "How about we take a nap?"

"You're still in the mood to sleep? You'd better get back to training! There's definitely a tough battle coming up!"

Mu Yangzhi pushed Ning Nanxiao and Bai Tuantuan directly into the room.

Bai Tuantuan: ……

"Mu Yangzhi!" Bai Tuantuan exclaimed angrily, "I want to go back to my own room! What do you mean by pushing me into Ning Nanxiao's room!"

Mu Yangzhi said with a grin, "You're all together anyway, it's okay, I trust you."

Ning Nanxiao chuckled and ruffled the white ball's head: "He did it on purpose."

"Then why aren't you helping me!"

Bai Tuantuan pouted and glared at Ning Nanxiao.

"I love so much."

Ning Nanxiao said in a low voice, the corners of his lips slightly turned up: "So, Tuantuan, why should I stop him?"

Bai Tuantuan blushed, coughed twice, and pushed Ning Nanxiao away: "What are you saying? That's inappropriate!"

Ning Nanxiao followed Bai Tuantuan to the table and sat down, resting his chin on one hand and staring at Bai Tuantuan, saying, "Hmm, not serious."

"Ning Nanxiao! That's enough!"

Bai Tuantuan took a deep breath: "Don't look at me! Be serious!"

Ning Nanxiao made a fist and put it to his lips, coughed twice, and slowly said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"Let's cultivate; we need to prepare for tonight."

Bai Tuantuan gave Ning Nanxiao a strange look, then quickly entered the space.

Just as he breathed a sigh of relief and was about to begin his cultivation, a figure suddenly appeared beside him. Who else could it be but Ning Nanxiao?

"you!"

Bai Tuantuan's eyes widened: "How did you get in?"

Ning Nanxiao chuckled softly, "Tuantuan, you've regained your memories, haven't you?"

Bai Tuantuan was slightly taken aback. She met Ning Nanxiao's eyes and was about to say something when Ning Nanxiao interrupted her: "No need to say anything, I understand."

"But when?"

Bai Tuantuan pursed her lips and slowly said, "Yesterday."

Ning Nanxiao smiled: "Okay, so Tuantuan, are you still willing to be with me?"