Fu Ciyi's expression was cold. This was a problem.
At this time, Fu Jiang said, "Your Highness, to be frank, it's hard to say whether he is still alive today. Lord Wu said that Pengzhou was hit by severe floods before, and many people died, not to mention that he was so young at the time."
Fu Ciyi said, "It seems that we won't be able to find it anytime soon, but we can't just give up."
His grandparents treated him very well, and because of this kindness, he must send someone to find him.
It would be best if my aunt's son were still alive.
Even if he is gone, he can at least give an explanation to his grandparents and aunt.
Thinking of this, he added, "Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I will finish the matters at hand, and you will return to the capital with me. After returning to the capital, you will send people to search for him in all the states and counties."
The four of them clasped their fists and said, "Yes, Your Highness!"
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The next morning.
Lu Wenfeng came to the Fu family in Qingshan Town.
Fu Ciyi was walking in the courtyard, thinking.
"Ci Yi." Lu Wenfeng took a few quick steps. "I announced the verdict yesterday, and early this morning I sent someone to send the case file to the prefecture for review. The prefecture will then submit it to the Ministry of Justice. I'm here to inform you."
"How will the verdict be?" Fu Ciyi asked calmly.
It's just what he said at the beginning.
Lu Wenfeng reported, "Fu Er and Fu Zhengqing are the principal offenders, and there's irrefutable evidence of murder. Furthermore, Fu Zhengqing's past experience with bribery exacerbates their crimes. Their wives are also suspected of murder, and murderers must pay with their lives. Fu Minghe and Yan Haitang, while innocent of murder, have a history of hiring assassins. Furthermore, they colluded with Long Yaodong, and are sentenced to exile a thousand miles away."
"Yeah." Fu Ciyi said calmly, "Come with me to a place."
"Yes." Lu Wenfeng agreed.
So, Fu Ciyi took Yan Funing, Fu Nanyao and Fu Beimo, and, protected by rivers, lakes and seas, and accompanied by Lu Wenfeng, they headed into the mountains in a mighty procession.
When they reached the mountains, everyone hiked.
After walking for a quarter of an hour, they stopped in front of a tomb.
Fu Ciyi removed the dead branches from the tombstone, while Li Xinheng and Caiyu carefully placed the offerings.
Seeing what was written on the tombstone, Yan Funing realized that the grave in front of her was buried with the grandparents of Fu Ciyi, Fu Nanyao and Fu Beimo.
Fu Ciyi stood respectfully.
Yan Funing stood beside him, and on the other side stood Fu Nanyao and Fu Beimo.
The back row is filled with people who followed.
Led by Fu Ciyi, everyone bowed to the tombstone.
After a moment's silence, Fu Ciyi finally spoke: "Grandfather and grandmother, I am unfilial and have not come to visit you in the past two years. That was because I was thinking about revenge at that time, and I wanted to come to you after I got my revenge. Today, the verdict of Fu Er and Fu Zhengqing's family has been announced, and I finally have the courage to come here."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Wenfeng.
Lu Wenfeng understood, stepped forward and bowed, then recounted the case that had been investigated and the verdict announced yesterday.
After he finished speaking, Fu Ciyi continued, "Grandfather once taught me that one must act with reason and principles, and follow rules and regulations. As the saying goes, without rules, there is no order. Therefore, I will deal with them in the most fair way."
Suddenly, a mountain breeze blew.
It was as if my grandparents were in heaven and I could hear their voices.
Fu Ciyi continued slowly, "Grandson also wants to introduce my wife to you two elders."
Yan Funing called out, "Grandfather, Grandma."
Fu Ciyi took her hand and introduced her: "She is the crying little girl that grandpa chose for his grandson. We are doing well now, and I believe the future will be even better."
Another mountain breeze blew by.
Everyone was delighted to see it.
Fu Ciyi looked to the other side: "Nan Yao and Bei Mo are doing well now."
Fu Nanyao spoke first: "Grandpa and grandma, my granddaughter's legs have recovered very well. I can run and jump. It was my sister-in-law who cured it for me."
Fu Beimo also said: "Grandfather and grandmother, your grandson is no longer stupid now, and he is very handsome. It's a pity that you two elders can't see it, otherwise, based on my appearance, you two would have to find a pleasing wife for me."
As soon as he said this, everyone laughed.
Fu Ciyi added, "Mother is doing well now. She is in the palace and cannot be here, but she is always thinking of you."
"My grandson plans to return to Beijing tomorrow. I don't know when I will come back."
"My grandson has one thing on his mind, and that is to find my aunt's child. My aunt gave birth to a baby boy that year, and my grandparents probably didn't know about it, so I came here today to tell you."
"My grandson will go and look for the child's whereabouts."
After saying that, he bowed again.
Everyone followed suit and bowed.
The wind in the mountains grew stronger, blowing the dead branches on the ground, as if they were whispering.
After returning to the Fu family in Qingshan Town, everyone packed their luggage.
Fu Ciyi and Lu Wenfeng returned to the county government office.
Seeing Prince Rui coming, Liu Cai, who was on duty, hurriedly saluted and said, "Greetings, Your Highness!"
Fu Ciyi raised his hand to support him: "I will leave for Beijing tomorrow." He looked at Lu Wenfeng, "Will you come back with me, or will you come back in a few days?"
"Of course I will go back with Your Highness." Lu Wenfeng was overjoyed.
Fu Ciyi nodded.
Liu Cai was puzzled: "Now that County Magistrate Lu has entered the capital, what will happen to Ling County?"
We can’t do without officials who are our parents.
"This is why I came here." Fu Ciyi said loudly, "Liu Cai, obey my orders."
"I am here."
"Starting tomorrow, you, Liu Cai, will serve as the acting magistrate of Ling County for a three-year term. At the end of the three-year term, if you pass the assessment, you will become the magistrate of Ling County."
Liu Cai grinned when he heard this: "Really? Seriously?"
Lu Wenfeng reminded him: "You are old, and you are just grinning foolishly. Hurry up and thank His Highness!"
Liu Cai then bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
He is indeed old.
At such an old age, he was promoted from a village head to a county magistrate, and now he is the acting county magistrate. This speed was something he had never imagined before.
He immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Fu Ciyi held him back and said, "Don't do these empty things. You have to manage Ling County well. If there is any mistake, you will be the first one to be dismissed from your position."
"Yes, yes, your Highness Prince Rui is absolutely right!"
"Also, you must complete the Qingshan Town affairs that the princess has assigned you."
"I will definitely do it well." Liu Cai nodded.
He firmly believed that as long as he handled the affairs of Qingshan Town well, His Royal Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui would come back often in the future.
Even if they are in the capital, they can still hear the good things about Qingshan Town, and that is his credit.
After saying this, Fu Ciyi walked out of the county government office.
Lu Wenfeng followed him and said, "Your Highness, my parents would like to invite you and the princess to a simple meal. Is that possible?"
"No need. We have to leave tomorrow and time is running out."
"That's right," Lu Wenfeng said frankly. "My parents had some inappropriate remarks and behavior before, so it's quite awkward for them to have dinner together now. But they're very grateful to Your Highness for giving me this opportunity. Also, my grandfather rarely mentions the Lu family in the capital anymore. He knows that Your Highness gave me this opportunity to show me how to perform, so he asked me to thank Your Highness early on."
Fu Ciyi reminded calmly: "The Lu family in the capital city is guilty of a serious crime. You should know what the Lu family in Ling County should do."
"I understand. I will go back today to take care of my family and do my duty." Lu Wenfeng nodded.
Time was indeed tight, so he went home to tell his parents and grandparents.
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