Chapter 415 I’m Not a Dutiful Father
"Zuo Sixian!" Bai Yunfeng became nervous instantly.
"Dad, it's okay. I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid!" Bai Shi'an shouted at Bai Yunfeng. He turned and glared at Zuo Sixian, "I believe that God will be fair!"
Zuo Sixian had a calm expression and looked at Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shian indifferently.
At this moment, a minor official suddenly ran in hurriedly.
He ran up to Zuo Sixian and whispered, "Sir, the Crown Prince...his Highness is here."
"Crown Prince?" Zuo Sixian's expression changed slightly. "What is he doing here? Is he alone?"
"It is said that..." The clerk glanced at Zuo Sixian secretly, then said nervously, "It is said that he came to convey the imperial edict, and it is related to... the Bai family case."
Zuo Sixian's eyes swept coldly over Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shian.
"Sir, do you want to torture me now?" the official who was about to torture me asked tentatively.
"Wait for me to come back." Zuo Sixian had a bad feeling, and he strode out without looking back.
Bai Yunfeng breathed a sigh of relief silently and looked at his son with some worry.
"Dad, I'm fine." Bai Shi'an smiled indifferently. He believed that his sister must be trying to find a way to save them in the palace.
As for the nonsense Zuo Sixian said, he naturally didn't believe a word of it.
Zuo Sixian quickly came outside and saw Yuan Huaihong waiting there with his back to him. He paused, took a few steps forward and bowed deeply, "Zuo Sixian greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Yuan Huaihong turned around, glanced at Zuo Sixian, and spoke slowly, "This prince has been ordered to convey the emperor's oral instructions. Zuo Sixian, the left deputy chief censor of the Metropolitan Censorate, obeys the order. Recently, the entire Great Jin Imperial City has been concentrating on building the Imperial Master Palace. This is a major event for the Great Jin. However, the construction of the Imperial Master Palace requires not only manpower and material resources, but also immeasurable merits..."
Zuo Sixian's expression changed slightly.
Yuan Huaihong continued, "Therefore, starting from today, for a month, whether it's the Dali Temple, the Censorate, or the Ministry of Justice, they are all prohibited from using torture during interrogations of suspects!"
"What?" Zuo Sixian suddenly looked up and looked at Yuan Huaihong in disbelief.
How could it be such a coincidence?
Just as he was about to torture Bai Shian, the emperor issued this oral order. What was going on?
"Zuo Sixian," Yuan Huaihong said slowly, "Did you understand what I just said?"
Zuo Sixian could only lower his head quickly and answered in a deep voice, "Yes!"
"Why don't you accept the order quickly?" Yuan Huaihong said coldly.
"Yes, your Majesty... Zuo Sixian accepts the order!" Zuo Sixian gritted his teeth in hatred. Once such an order came down, how could he still try the Bai family's case?
And...is this what Wenren Li and Fuxing meant?
These two people are so bold!
Zuo Sixian vaguely realized that some things seemed to be out of his control.
No, he must go to the palace immediately to meet the emperor and also meet Wenren Li and Fuxing, two ignorant guys.
"Zuo Sixian," Yuan Huaihong spoke again, "This prince would like to see General Bai. Please lead the way."
"Your Highness, Bai Yunfeng is a serious criminal suspected of treason. If you want to see him, you must think twice." Zuo Sixian subconsciously stopped them, not wanting them to meet.
Yuan Huaihong sneered, "Why? Lord Zuo, are you afraid that the Emperor will suspect that this prince also has rebellious intentions?"
"..." Zuo Sixian quickly lowered his head, "I dare not."
"Then lead the way quickly." Yuan Huaihong said nothing and immediately walked towards the prison of the Censorate.
Zuo Sixian gritted his teeth and had no choice but to quickly stand up and lead the way.
He brought Yuan Huaihong to the door of the interrogation room and said, "Your Highness, Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shi'an... are both inside. Please do as you please."
Yuan Huaihong's expression changed slightly. He was a little worried that he was late, so he hurriedly pushed open the door and walked in.
As soon as he entered, he saw Bai Shian tied up there, and Bai Yunfeng kneeling in the middle of the interrogation room.
When the father and son saw that the visitor was the Crown Prince, their expressions instantly lit up and they said at the same time, "Greetings, His Royal Highness."
"General Bai, please stand up first." Yuan Huaihong stepped forward and pulled Bai Yunfeng to his feet. "Are you and the fourth brother okay? Did Zuo Sixian torture you?"
"Your Highness, you arrived just in time. Zuo Sixian hasn't had a chance to torture me yet." Bai Shi'an anxiously answered for Bai Yunfeng, and then immediately asked with concern, "Your Highness, is my sister still in the East Palace? How is she?"
Yuan Huaihong chuckled, "Don't worry, she's fine. Today, she asked me to deliver her instructions."
He looked at Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shian happily and said, "Don't worry, from today on, within a month, Zuo Sixian will not be able to torture you anymore."
"Really?" Bai Shi'an felt slightly happy. He knew that this must be his sister's credit.
My sister must have seen him being tortured last night, so she thought of a way to save herself.
Yuan Huaihong nodded, and then said to Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shian, "Sister Suining also asked me to bring you a message, saying that she misses you very much."
Bai Yunfeng's eyes instantly turned red.
"General Bai, don't worry, Sister Sui Ning is doing well in the Eastern Palace. I will take good care of her." Yuan Huaihong immediately said affirmatively.
"Thank you very much, Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Bai Yunfeng clasped his fists to show his gratitude.
"General Bai, there's no need for this." Yuan Huaihong sighed softly. "This matter is also due to my incompetence. I was unable to convince the emperor to trust you, so I am sorry that you have suffered in this Metropolitan Censorate..."
"Your Majesty, I believe, has been blinded by...some treacherous people. One day, Your Majesty will understand the loyalty of our Bai family." At this point, it is obvious that Bai Yunfeng is still loyal.
Yuan Huaihong's face was filled with relief, and he whispered a promise, "Today, I will convey General Bai's words to my father, so that he can see who is the truly loyal minister of the Great Jin."
He looked at Bai Yunfeng, then at Bai Shian, "This prince is going back. Sister Suining is still waiting for news in the East Palace. Don't let her wait anxiously."
"Farewell to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Bai Yunfeng and Bai Shi'an said at the same time.
They watched Yuan Huaihong leave before Bai Shian spoke, "Dad, I knew my sister must have always been thinking about us. That Zuo Sixian is complete nonsense."
Bai Yunfeng knew it very well, but when he thought about the little girl who was always worried about him, he blamed himself.
He sighed deeply, "I... am really not a responsible father. I am not as good as... Li Tianfu."
"Dad, don't say that. But..." Bai Shi'an also felt sorry for his sister, "But, this matter really made it difficult for my sister. If... we can be reunited one day, I must make it up to my sister."
Soon, someone came and took them back to the cell.
After Yuan Huaihong left prison, he prepared to return to the palace.
"Your Highness," Zuo Sixian stepped forward, "Please allow me to accompany you into the palace. I have an important matter to present to the Emperor."
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