Cao Renzheng and another colleague from the Palace Front Division were gambling with money. They made small bets on dice and big bets on Cuju, a game played by soldiers from their two teams.

As they were shouting, suddenly a soldier from Cao Ren's team made a beautiful bicycle kick and kicked the ball into the goal, which caused thunderous cheers to break out.

"Give me money, you can't run away."

"Yanei is really amazing. Your Cuju team is well-deserved of its reputation. I'm impressed."

"Of course we do. Our team is unbeatable in Bianliang."

"It seems I won't be able to play against Yanei again next time."

The loser should pay the money immediately.

Although the Cao family has declined, they are still the most noble family among the generals, and have the support of Empress Cao. Ordinary noble children are really not as good as them.

Cao Ren quickly collected the money and was just as he was enjoying himself when he saw Zhao Jun coming from the Imperial City Office. He hurriedly stood up and said, "You guys have fun first. I have something to do."

As he said that, he trotted over.

Zhao Jun also noticed Cao Ren running over, so he stood there waiting for him.

"Chisi."

After Cao Ren came over, he bowed respectfully.

His elder brother Cao Xiu was very respectful to Zhao Jun and had once revealed Zhao Jun's background to him. Knowing that the emperor respected Zhao Jun very much, he naturally did not dare to be presumptuous.

Zhao Jun asked, "What's wrong?"

Cao Ren smiled bitterly and said, "It's still a matter of the military prison."

"What happened to the military torture chamber? Are there not enough cells?"

Zhao Jun looked towards the northeastern prison. The military torture room of the Palace Front Department was actually not that big, but because it was used by the military, it was more than enough to hold a few hundred people.

Cao Ren shook his head and said, "It's not a problem of a shortage of cells. The Han and Ma families have jointly sent people to look for my father. They hope that my eldest brother can release the prisoners, or that our Palace Front Department will not lend you the cells."

"oh?"

Zhao Jun frowned and asked, "What did your father say?"

Cao Renwei said with embarrassment, "My father also finds it difficult. We may seem noble to outsiders, but in reality, we are nothing in their eyes. My father hopes to talk to the Chief Justice and see if there are any rules."

"hehe."

Zhao Jun smiled and said, "It's okay. If nothing unexpected happens, the Han and Ma families won't be able to escape either. You don't have to worry about them. I know the officials in the court will impeach you, but don't be afraid. I'll take responsibility if anything happens. If the government comes to you, tell me and I'll beat him up."

"oh."

Cao Ren nodded after hearing this, but suddenly felt dazed, thinking he had misheard. He hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively, "What will Zhisi do?"

"I'll beat him."

Zhao Jun repeated it again.

He wasn't trying to show off, but the people in Wuyou Cave really made him angry.

If Zhao Zhen came to stop him, it would be no wonder that he punched the emperor three times and then everyone went their separate ways.

This time, Cao Ren really heard these words, and felt a chill rising on his back, and couldn't help but gasp.

I seemed to have heard something extraordinary.

Is there anyone in the entire Song Dynasty who dares to beat up the emperor?

What happened to Empress Guo when she slapped the emperor?

If this news gets out and people find out, Zhao Jun will probably have ten heads chopped off.

The problem is that if someone dares to say this to my face, either he is really confident or he is mentally ill.

But it seems that Zhao Jun is not a fool, so it can only be the former.

This seems even more outrageous.

No wonder his brother once warned him that Zhao Jun had a powerful background.

This is not the way to heaven.

I'm afraid that if the late emperor were to be resurrected, it would be no more than this.

Cao Ren was stunned for a moment.

Zhao Jun smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Your Cao family is quite good. I've been bothering you with the military prison matters. I'll find some ways to make money in the future. If your Cao family is interested, you can join us."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Only Cao Ren was left there, disheveled in the wind, and no one knew what he was thinking.

When Zhao Jun turned his head, he was still smiling the previous second, but his face turned gloomy after he turned around.

The Han and Ma families acted quickly enough.

Those people were arrested at noon, and in the afternoon they went to threaten the Cao family.

I guess my identity has been checked, but they couldn't find anything. It's not convenient to come to me directly, so they went to the Cao family.

I'm afraid that there will be another big fight at the Censorate and the Court of Remonstration during tomorrow morning's court session.

But these have nothing to do with me for now.

The evidences of guilt that Fan Zhongyan provided were basically those of the people in Kaifeng Prefecture. He only told Zhao Jun who stood behind them, but he did not catch those people accepting bribes and acting as umbrellas for him.

Therefore, we cannot touch the Ma and Han families now, but it won’t be long. As long as we can pry open the mouths of those people in Kaifeng Prefecture, the two prime minister families, the Han and Ma families, will not be able to escape.

They soon arrived at the military torture room. As soon as they entered, Commander Gu Maozhi rushed out with his men and almost bumped into Zhao Jun.

Seeing him in a hurry, Zhao Jun asked, "What's wrong?"

"Chi Si!"

Gu Maozhi quickly bowed and said, "There is some progress regarding the princess's matter. I am just about to report this to the Chief Magistrate."

"oh?"

Zhao Jun was surprised: "Liao Yu confessed so quickly?"

Gu Maozhi laughed and said, "It was his men who confessed. They just pulled out a fingernail and revealed everything. He was imprisoned in the Liangzhe Nunnery, guarded by two old women."

"Well, immediately take your men to surround the Liangzhe Nunnery and dig deep to find the person!"

Zhao Jun ordered.

"yes."

Gu Maozhi agreed.

Zhao Jun continued walking into the cell.

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