"I have no intention of opposing Your Highness," Qingluo said slowly.

Hongzhou's gaze swept towards her like an eagle's, and Qingluo's heart skipped a beat, but he laughed: "You don't oppose the court, but you don't oppose me. Miss Qingluo, it seems you understand my thoughts very well."

Qingluo pinched herself inwardly, then smiled and said, "If I truly understood what Your Highness was thinking, then I could die without regrets."

Hongzhou sighed and looked helplessly at Qingluo.

Qingluo respectfully said, "Your Highness, if Young Master He truly deserves his punishment, I will never plead for him. However, as far as I know, Young Master He was deceived by Fucha Argon, and he had no idea of ​​your identity."

Hongzhou remained unmoved: "Young Master He has already been arrested and taken to the Dali Temple, so his case can only be handled by the Dali Temple in accordance with the law. I cannot make the decision."

“Your Highness,” Qingluo said, “the He family has had only one son for three generations, and Young Master He is the only heir of the He family. He is the lifeblood of the He family.”

"What does this have to do with me?" Hongzhou asked, raising an eyebrow.

Qingluo sat down and looked back at the road she had come from, saying, "Master He and Madam He, if we can save Young Master He, their entire family fortune is willing to be confiscated by the national treasury."

"The He family is willing to give anything for this. As a son, can't you, Prince, understand the hardships of being a parent?"

"Qingluo begs Your Highness, please spare Young Master He's life."

Hongzhou sighed, "Are you sure Young Master He really has nothing to do with this?"

Qingluo nodded: "Master He, Young Master He doesn't know anything. He was deceived, that's why..."

“Miss Qingluo, I originally did not want to get involved in this mess, but seeing the He family’s sincerity and your earnest words, I will personally investigate this matter for your sake. If Young Master He is truly unaware of the truth, then I will make an exception and allow him to reunite with his parents.” Hongzhou said solemnly to Qingluo.

Qingluo bowed deeply to him: "I will forever remember Your Highness's kindness today. If Your Highness ever needs my help in the future, please do not hesitate to ask."

Hongzhou agreed to Qingluo's request for two reasons: first, the national treasury was empty, and the He family was willing to contribute funds; second, it was out of gratitude to Qingluo.

Qingluo then said, "Your Highness, Master He and his wife are waiting outside the door. Would you like to meet with them? Perhaps you can gain something from what they have to say."

Hongzhou nodded. "Let them in. I'll ask them a few questions too."

Hongzhou gave the order, and soon after, Master He and his wife were brought into the mansion. The two were over fifty years old, but for the sake of their son, they knelt down and performed a grand ceremony upon seeing Hongzhou.

Hongzhou hurriedly helped the man up, thinking to himself that Young Master He was truly blessed to be born into a wealthy family and to have such loving parents.

"Fifth Prince, I am willing to dedicate all my life's wealth to the court, only asking that the court return my son to me." Master He pleaded with Hongzhou. Although Madam He did not speak, her hopeful eyes told everyone that she shared the same thoughts as Master He.

“Master He, Madam He, the Fifth Prince is honest and loves the people. He will definitely clear Young Master He’s name. If you two have any clues, please tell the Fifth Prince everything. That way, he can find out the truth as soon as possible and clear Young Master He’s name,” Qingluo said from the side.

"Yes, yes, Fifth Prince, I will tell you everything I know right away." Reminded by Qingluo, Master He realized that he had lost his composure in front of the Fifth Prince. He immediately composed himself and bowed respectfully to Hongzhou.

“Alright,” Hongzhou nodded.