"In that case," He Jinshu said, "Your Excellency may bring your men in to search. But if nothing is found, I demand that this man be dragged out and beaten to death. Is that acceptable to Your Excellency, Lord Wang?"

"Of course you can." said the commander.

"That's perfect. To prevent you from changing your minds, Ah Zhen, go outside and call some people over to serve as witnesses."

"It's not the people's turn to interfere in the affairs of the imperial court, right?" Lord Wang warned secretly.

Humph, He Jinshu couldn't help but snort in his heart, you are all birds of a feather. If you don't find witnesses, what will you do if you regret it later?

"If you don't mind, I'll be a witness in congratulating the top scorer!" A handsome man in lavender clothes walked in.

"Greetings to the Fourteenth Prince." Several people bowed.

Han Feiyuan walked in from outside and said to He Jinshu, "He Zhuangyuan, I think I am qualified to be your witness, right?"

"Of course it is enough." He Jinshu bowed and said.

"In that case, Lord Wang, you go and investigate. If you don't find anything, then do as Mr. He suggested and beat this man to death with sticks." Han Feiyuan said without any emotion.

"I have a request," He Jinshu said, "Since the Fourteenth Prince is here, could you please accompany us? To prevent framing, I need to oversee their search. At the same time, all their purses and other belongings must be placed here."

"Of course there is no problem. Let's do it according to He Zhuangyuan's request." Han Feiyuan said indifferently.

After listening to He Jinshu's request, Lord Wang did as he asked with a gloomy face, and then took people in to search. As for the person who reported him, He Jinshu arranged for his servants to guard him there.

In the backyard, He Siyi and He Sixuan were playing skateboarding. When they saw He Jinshu and the others coming, they ran over and asked, "Father, Dad, when is dinner ready?"

"Azhen, take them to eat first." He Jinshu said to Chen Zhen.

Chen Zhen responded and went to eat with the two children.

"What were those two kids playing with just now?" Han Feiyuan asked curiously.

"That's a wooden skateboard designed by my son himself, used for exercise," said He Jinshu.

Han Feiyuan nodded when he heard this. Although he wanted to study it, he had important things to do, so he could only suppress his curiosity for the time being.

After everyone investigated, they found nothing. Even the silver He Jinshu and his friends had was only a few hundred taels of silver, not even a few pieces of jewelry.

He Jinshu looked at Lord Wang's ugly face and said, "Since there is none, Lord Wang, please fulfill your promise. When you brothers strike, please show no mercy. Let's choose the location at Lord Shangshu's door."

"Someone, come and send Lord Wang out." He Jinshu said coldly.

After sending the two people away, He Jinshu finally relaxed his expression and said to Han Feiyuan, "Thank you, Fourteenth Prince, for your help."

"You're welcome, Mr. He," Han Feiyuan said nonchalantly, "I wonder if this prince would have the honor of having a simple meal at Mr. He's home?"

"Of course you can." He Jinshu responded.

After finishing the meal, He Jinshu said bluntly, "I wonder why the Fourteenth Prince came to my house today?"

"Don't you feel surprised that Inspector Wang came to He Zhuangyuan's house to search so quickly today?" Han Feiyuan asked calmly.

"This doesn't seem to be under my jurisdiction." He Jinshu also asked in a calm voice.

The increasing power of some people is the result of connivance from above.

"If some people have evil intentions, then Mr. He will have no chance to seek justice for his father." Han Feiyuan said with a hint of meaning.

"Evil intentions?" He Jinshu curled his lips in a mocking tone, then said, "That's the royal family's business. It's not my place as a newly-appointed top scholar and a sixth-rank official to get involved in these matters."

"I know you're angry. You still haven't received a proper explanation for your father's situation, but some people are increasingly taking action. I'm afraid something might happen. I've seen everything you've done over the years, and I hope you can find a way to help resolve the current situation."

"From what position does the Fourteenth Prince say these things?"

"What if I say I want to be in a high position?"

Upon hearing this, He Jinshu turned his head and looked directly at Han Feiyuan, as if he wanted to see whether what he said was true or false.

Han Feiyuan calmly accepted He Jinshu's scrutiny and said, "I am a few years older than you. When I was young, I was also taught by your father. I know that both of you are capable ministers who can govern the country. I am powerless to change your father, but I hope you can help me ascend to a higher position. I promise that I will definitely give you reasonable power in the future so that you can use your abilities to the fullest extent to benefit the people and make the Dongli Kingdom prosperous."

After hearing these words, He Jinshu did not answer Han Feiyuan, but politely ordered him to leave, saying: "The court has many capable ministers, and I should not be missing one. The Fourteenth Prince should find someone else."

He Jinshu had heard a little about Han Feiyuan. He knew that he had some talent but was not studious. His daily desire for power was not as strong as that of his brothers. So He Jinshu didn't know whether what he said was true or not, so he kept it to himself and decided to wait until he returned from Linshe County to decide everything.

"In that case, I, the prince, will take my leave first. If He Zhuangyuan has figured it out, please ask someone to bring a message to me." Han Feiyuan stood up and said.

The next day, He Jinshu and his team set out to return to Linshe County. Now the main roads between the various prefectures in Dongli Kingdom have been paved with cement, so the speed is much faster than before. It took the group more than a month, almost two months, to reach Linshe County.

The news that they had graduated from high school had spread to the village half a month earlier. When the villagers heard that they had returned, they lined the streets to welcome them.

"Brother Zhen, don't forget what you said before about treating us to a meal after high school." A husband teased with a smile.

As Chen Chen got off the carriage, he said, "Of course I won't forget. We'll hold a banquet in the village in three days."

Everyone cheered again when they heard this.

"Uncle Shen, I passed the Tongsheng exam this year." Wu Zhuan took a few steps forward and said to Shen Zhen.

"Really? You're pretty amazing. You passed the examination to become a student at the age of 12. Then you will definitely be able to become the top scholar like our Ah Shu in the future." Chen Chen said proudly.

"I will definitely work hard." Wu Zhuan said seriously.

"Let's go, it's time to go home." He Jinshu said to Chen Chen. The two children had already run home, and it was time for them to go back too.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhen chatted with the villagers for a few more words and then went into the house with He Jinshu.

After returning home, everything became lively again.