Qin Canghai looked at the chaotic chess game and felt a little panicked.

He didn't know whether Shen Qing really couldn't play chess or was deliberately testing him.

In short, he was terrified by this chess game.

Until someone came in from outside and whispered to Shen Qing.

"General Qin, something happened in Qingzhou yesterday. I sent someone to deal with it. Today, the criminal has been taken to the Dali Temple. Are you interested in going with me to take a look?"

When Qin Canghai heard that it was Qingzhou, his heart skipped a beat.

"minister……"

"Let's go." Shen Qing stood up, put on his clothes and walked out regardless of Qin Canghai's answer.

Qin Canghai could only hurry to catch up.

Qin Canghai followed Shen Qing to the Dali Temple. Shen Qing's carriage was not moving very fast.

Along the way, Qin Canghai's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand. He lowered his head, beads of sweat continuously seeping out of his forehead, his eyes wandering, and he walked absent-mindedly.

He kept speculating on the purpose of his visit, and all kinds of terrible thoughts flashed through his mind, making him more and more panicked.

Shen Qing supported his head with his hands, and after noticing his condition, he snorted indifferently.

Is it too late to start feeling scared now?

Finally, they arrived at the torture chamber of the Dali Temple.

When Qin Canghai walked in and saw clearly that the man on the rack was indeed Qin Wanming, he felt his legs go soft, as if all his strength had been drained away, and his whole body fell down uncontrollably.

Qin Wanming was hanging there in a miserable state, his clothes were tattered and his body was covered with scars.

The scene before him was like a heavy hammer, hitting Qin Canghai's heart hard, making his vision go black and the world spin.

He has always favored Qin Wanming because the child is Qin Rou's.

He failed to protect Qin Rou back then, so can't he protect Qin Wanming now?

"Your Majesty, Qin Wanming kidnapped and sold children for illegal transactions. His methods were cruel and his intentions were vicious. He has now confessed everything, and the confessions of the Qingzhou governor and many merchants have also supported his statement." Hua Qiufeng reported.

After finally stabilizing himself, Qin Canghai didn't bother to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead. He knelt on the ground with a plop and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please have mercy! Even if Qin Wanming is guilty, please be lenient with him!"

His head kept hitting the ground, making a banging sound.

"Give me a lenient sentence?" Shen Qing murmured these two words softly.

Qin Canghai raised his head and looked at Chen Qing, his eyes full of pleading: "Your Majesty, my son may have been blinded by greed for a moment and made such a big mistake. But please, Your Majesty, consider his young age and forgive him this time!"

His voice was tearful and tears welled up in his eyes.

"I am only eighteen now." Chen Qing looked at Qin Canghai with a blank expression. "He is still young, but what about you? Qin Canghai, General Qin, you are old, but you still indulge him?"

Qin Canghai was extremely anxious and continued, "Your Majesty, the Qin family has been loyal and righteous for generations and has made many contributions to the court. Qin Wanming's mistake this time is indeed unforgivable, but this cannot completely erase the Qin family's past achievements."

As he spoke, he stole a glance at Shen Qing's face, trying to find a glimmer of hope in that cold expression.

"Your Majesty, I know that the laws of the land are as heavy as a mountain and cannot be violated lightly." Qin Canghai's voice became increasingly sorrowful. "I am willing to sacrifice all my wealth to atone for my sins. I only ask Your Majesty to show mercy and give him a chance to reform."

Qin Wanming heard Qin Canghai's plea on the rack and cried out, "Dad, save me! I really know I was wrong, and I won't dare to do it again!"

Qin Canghai kowtowed several times again, his forehead already red, swollen, and bleeding. "Your Majesty, please! As long as you can spare Wan Ming, I will do anything. Even if it means being dismissed from office and exiled to the frontier, I will have no complaints."

At this time, Qin Canghai no longer cared about dignity and decency. He just wanted to do everything he could to save Qin Wanming.

"Your Majesty, I swear to heaven that I will keep a strict watch on Qin Wanming from now on and will never let him make any more mistakes. If I disobey, I will be struck by lightning." Qin Canghai's eyes were filled with despair and helplessness. "Your Majesty, please, for the sake of my loyalty, forgive him this time."

"Swearing to the heavens is just a verbal oath, what's the point?"

"Your Majesty, I wish to retire to the mountains and forests from now on, no longer interfering in worldly affairs. I only ask Your Majesty to spare Qin Wanming's life." Qin Canghai's voice was hoarse, and his throat felt as if it was burned by a raging fire, but he did not dare to stop. "If Wanming can survive, he will be grateful to Your Majesty and serve you for the rest of his life."

Qin Canghai kept talking, trying every possible way to plead for Qin Wanming. His pleading and Qin Wanming's cries echoed in the torture chamber, and the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

After a long time.

"Captain Qin, you don't have to be like this. Qin Wanming's crime doesn't deserve death." Chen Qing smiled and raised his hand to signal Hua Qiufeng to help Qin Canghai up. "Murong Zhi is in such a miserable state now, thanks to his help."

"I am not a bloodthirsty person. Since General Qin is willing to live the rest of his life as a commoner in exchange for his life, I think it's okay after some consideration."

Qin Canghai breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"However, the Second Young Master Qin is probably used to life in the capital. When General Qin goes to the frontier, there is no need to take him with him. I will allow him to stay in the capital."

Qin Canghai paused.

"No, I don't want to stay here, Dad, Dad, please think of a way! Your Majesty, I can get used to the frontier!"

Didn't he know what Shen Qing meant? It was to keep him here and torture him.

Like Murong Zhi, begging on the streets!

"You don't want to?" Shen Qing frowned, his tone a little cold.

"I don't……"

"He is willing." Qin Canghai quickly interrupted Qin Wanming, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. He is willing to stay in the capital."

"I will not treat him unfairly." Shen Qing raised his hand and patted Qin Canghai's slightly bent shoulder. "General Qin, I hope to hear your resignation at the court tomorrow morning."

Shen Qing glanced at Hua Qiufeng, who understood.

"Take the Second Young Master Qin back to the cell and wait for General Qin to come and pick him up."

Shen Qing stepped out of the prison door and felt the fresh air.

"It's spring already."

The corrupt officials in the court have been almost cleared out, and I can finally have a good rest.

"Why don't I see Jiang Zhuo?"

"Your Majesty, there is trouble in the east of the city, and Lord Jiang has just led his men out."

Just before Shen Qing came, he left.

"Okay... let's go see my apprentice."