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Huo Yingjie returned to his room, closed his eyes to rest, and planned in his mind how he should act during the day.
After much deliberation, it was decided that nighttime would be more convenient, so Huo Yingjie simply went out the next day to find more relevant people to act as witnesses.
When Huo Zhekun returned at noon, he saw Huo Yingjie and asked, "Yingjie, is everything settled over there?"
"Not yet. It would be too conspicuous during the day. I'd like to go at night," Huo Yingjie said. "That way, we can gather all the witness evidence first thing tomorrow morning, so we don't risk alerting them too early."
"Very good." Huo Zhekun nodded, a rare smile appearing on his face.
"Dad, how are things on your end?" Huo Yingjie asked. "Can you tell me who it was?"
“Yes, it’s Premier L. As you know, he’s always been in charge of diplomacy and the economy. Our Huo family has made many contributions over the years and has earned Premier L’s praise. He was also very anxious about our case this time, but he couldn’t come forward to avoid suspicion. However, he helped our Huo family withstand the pressure and gave us some time to find the mastermind,” Huo Zhekun said. “As long as we have evidence and witnesses, we can clear our name.”
"Yes, that's good." Huo Yingjie nodded. Although he agreed verbally, he was not at ease. He had to go there that night to read some of his memories.
If he is genuine and not just making excuses or kicking someone when they're down, Huo Yingjie will not hesitate to take action.
Of all these pieces of evidence and witnesses, only this one is genuine. If it's gone, it won't be easy to find another one.
That evening, Huo Yingjie first tried to access the Prime Minister's memories, but could only retrieve a small portion, perhaps because those in positions of power possess a self-protective ability regarding their consciousness. Even with only a small portion, Huo Yingjie was certain that this person genuinely wanted to help the Huo family clear their name as soon as possible.
In that case, there's nothing to worry about.
Using several clones, Huo Yingjie managed to steal all of the Zheng family's confidential documents in one night, including evidence of framing the Huo family and other old generals and loyal officials. For example, the Zheng family had played a significant role in the downfall of the Zhou family.
Overnight, Huo Yingjie acquired a great many useful people and things.
Those that can be used this time, sort them out; those that can't be used, put them away for later use.
Huo Zhekun handed all these things over to the people sent by the Premier, and could only wait for the results at the guesthouse.
The power struggle at the top has already begun, and the Huo family, the Zheng family, and several other families are merely pawns in this game.
In officialdom, one is often not in control of one's own destiny.
During the day, Jiang Lifang prepared some things and sent them to Zhao Huanhuan, fulfilling her duty as Zhao Huanhuan's second aunt.
When she got home, she saw her son's serious expression and asked, "Son, what's wrong?"
Huo Yingjie was very worried because he hadn't seen his mother.
With so many secrets suddenly gone, and some of the people the Zheng family was holding captive, they are bound to retaliate, like mad dogs, biting indiscriminately.
“Mom, don’t leave this guesthouse again,” Huo Yingjie said. “The Zheng family is like stray dogs, like ants on a hot pan, they’re acting crazy. I’m afraid they’ll do something to you and Father.”
Jiang Lifang, pale-faced, nodded and said, "I've remembered. I delivered something to your sister-in-law today, and I won't go out again. By the way, you and your father shouldn't go out either. After all, we've done everything we could."
Huo Zhekun nodded and said, "Yes, do our best and leave the rest to fate. If Heaven doesn't abandon the Huo family, it will surely help us get through this difficult time."
Fortunately, Huo Yingjie reminded her, and Jiang Lifang narrowly escaped disaster. The Zheng family did send people to try and kidnap Jiang Lifang, but she remained in the bustling city center. Even if they wanted to, they wouldn't have had the chance.
After all, this is Yanjing. In broad daylight, no one would dare to kidnap someone in the street!
One day, two days, three days...
A week has passed, and there's still no news.
Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were extremely worried, unable to sleep or eat properly, and even developed blisters on their lips.
Only Huo Yingjie remained calm and unconcerned. This was because every night, he left behind a clone of himself and his transparent true self to monitor various situations.
At this sensitive time, the Qi and Bai families, who were far away in the United States, sent telegrams to the authorities to inquire about the situation.
This is to express an attitude.
If the Huo family has betrayed the country, then how can those patriotic Chinese who turned to their motherland because of the Huo family conduct themselves?
Although it had no practical effect, it made the authorities more cautious, which gave the Prime Minister time to delay.
The situation was far more serious than they had imagined, but because the evidence and witnesses were irrefutable, those who defended the Zheng family were at a disadvantage, and the outcome came out quickly.
Finally, on the tenth day, the Premier sent someone to say that Mr. Huo and Mrs. Huo had returned to the Huo family's old residence.
The family of three packed their things, said goodbye to Lao Lian, and prepared to leave.
“Let’s go to the police station together to pick up Yingjun and Huanhuan,” Jiang Lifang said. “It’s on the way anyway.”
“Okay!” Huo Zhekun agreed. “Huanhuan is pregnant, so we’ll go over to show that we value her.”
When the family of three arrived at the police station, they saw Huo Yingjun carrying things on his back, helping his wife out, with Huo Yingqi following behind with her head down.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt." Huo Yingjun was excited. If it weren't for his second uncle's family mediating this time, none of them would have gotten out.
The Huo family was framed for such a sensitive reason that no one was willing to help them. The only ones who could help the Huo family were the Huo family members.
Jiang Lifang stepped forward and helped Zhao Huanhuan up, saying, "It's good that you're out. Huanhuan, can your body still take it?"
“Okay,” Zhao Huanhuan said. “It’s been exactly three months as of today.”
“This child is also strong, and will definitely be capable in the future,” Jiang Lifang praised. “Let’s not stand here any longer, let’s hurry home. Your grandparents must be getting impatient.”
As for Huo Yingqi behind them, they simply ignored her!
They soon arrived at the Huo family's old residence, where Old Madam Huo and Old Master Huo were anxiously waiting at the door.
Although they lacked freedom, they were veteran revolutionaries who had made significant contributions to the establishment of the new China, so they were not mistreated.
They were extremely worried that the children would be persecuted!
The eldest son and his wife were brought over, and the four of them embraced and wept bitterly. After a moment of lamentation, they began to wait together for their grandchildren.
When she saw Huo Zhekun, Jiang Lifang, Huo Yingjun, Huo Yingjie, and Zhao Huanhuan arrive, she burst into tears.
Seeing her daughter at the back with her head down, Song Chunli felt a pang of heartache. This time, she realized how foolish her previous actions had been. She felt sorry for her daughter, but it had harmed her and almost ruined the Huo family.
Song Chunli stepped forward, bypassing the group of people, and slapped Huo Yingqi across the face, saying, "Why did you come back? You've already ruined the Huo family like this, how dare you come back!"
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