Gao Ren fiddled with the teacup.
"Is that so? Then that means even the government office is controlled by the Qin family."
"no……"
Qin Hou was about to say something when Fang Qing interrupted him.
"That's not all. Young Master Qin also said that what is the Crown Prince? From now on, the whole world belongs to the Third Prince..."
"Shut up!"
Qin Hou interrupted Fang Qing.
"Don't you dare slander me!"
"I'm slandering you? You said those words in the inn, and not only the innkeeper heard them, but all the staff heard them clearly. What are you still denying, Young Master Qin?"
Mian'er looked at the innkeeper and asked, "Is this true?"
"Yes, Young Master Qin did say such a thing that day."
In a fit of anger, Mian'er slammed down the gavel in her hand, which rolled right to Qin Hou's feet.
"How dare you, Qin Hou, speak ill of the Crown Prince!"
Qin Hou's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly knelt down.
He realized that none of the people present wanted him to be well.
Even Gao Ren didn't seem inclined to help him.
Given the current situation, the only option is to admit to these charges.
"Your subject acknowledges his guilt."
"You admit to disregarding human life and seizing other people's property?"
“I did not disregard human life. The fire in the prison was an accident. I had the government officials investigate. It was caused by tung oil that had been applied to the prison to prevent moisture. It was not caused by human intervention. I am deeply saddened by this accident.”
"As for seizing other people's property... it's just that I like Miss Fang and went astray for a moment. I hope the Eighth Prince will investigate."
The coincidence was as smooth as a spring.
With just a few words, they downplayed the charges.
"Do you think I, the prince, believe your words? Guards, detain Qin Hou immediately and return all of Fang Qing's property. He shall not be released until all charges against him have been thoroughly investigated. As for those in the government who colluded with the Qin family, dismiss them from their posts and investigate them!"
For a moment, the sounds of kneeling and begging for mercy filled the government office.
The Eighth Prince's men took several officials and Qin Hou away, and Mian'er walked towards Fang Qing.
"square……"
"Thank you, Your Highness the Eighth Prince."
Fang Qing bowed in gratitude.
Mian'er was stunned for a moment.
"There's no need to be so polite. It's what I should do. The Qin family is bullying people in Xichang Prefecture. I'm here to help my elder brother, the Crown Prince."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on Gao Ren.
"You all heard what happened, right? His Majesty has ordered me to take over this matter. I hope the Gao family and the Third Prince will not interfere."
Gao Ren scoffed lightly.
"It's just the Qin family; the Crown Prince can take it if he wants."
His nonchalant tone startled the Eighth Prince.
Indeed, when Gao Ren came over, he thought he was helping the Qin family, and he hasn't said a word for Qin Hou yet.
"What brings you to Xichang Prefecture, Commander?"
He had encountered several assassination attempts on his way from the capital, and he didn't believe that the Gao family and the Third Prince were unrelated to it.
"Of course we are also investigating this matter, but it seems that the Eighth Prince wants to keep this case, so it's not appropriate for us Jinyiwei to compete with him."
As he spoke, Gao Ren's gaze fell on Fang Qing.
"Now that things are settled here, I'll be leaving."
He moved closer to Fang Qing, who took a step back warily.
"Why are you hiding? I just want to say something to you."
Fang Qing didn't want to hear what he had to say and was about to take another step back, but Gao Ren grabbed her and pulled her closer to him.
"Little beauty, you should still be careful of these people. It's true that the Qin family has ulterior motives, but the Crown Prince's motives for helping you may not be so pure either."
After saying that, he put it on Fang Qing.
"They're gone."
With that, he turned and walked out.
They came and went in a hurry.
The lobby was quiet for a moment before Mian'er walked up to Fang Qing.
"Is Miss Fang alright?"
Fang Qing shook her head.
"Thank you, Eighth Prince..."
"You don't need to be so polite with me."
"yes."
Although there was a connection of saving his life, this person was, after all, the Eighth Prince, and there was still a difference in their status.
The Eighth Prince understood this as well, and his expression darkened.
"Don't worry, once things are settled with the Qin family, I'll arrange for someone to take you home."
Thank you.
Before the Eighth Prince could say anything more, his guard came over and whispered something to him, causing the Eighth Prince's brows to furrow.
"Miss Fang, I still have some things to take care of. Shall I have someone take you back to the inn?"
Before Fang Qing could speak, Fang Zhu stepped forward.
"No need to trouble the Eighth Prince, I will take Fang Qing back on my way."
The Eighth Prince looked at Fang Zhu.
"General Fang, you need to go back to the capital to explain to the Emperor your unauthorized use of troops to enter Xichang Prefecture."
"Yes, I also have my own considerations."
The Eighth Prince didn't say anything more, nodded to Fang Qing, and then left in a hurry.
Zhao Fen, who had been silent, was about to follow the Eighth Prince when he was pulled back by Fang Qing.
"Lord Zhao, when did the Eighth Prince arrive in the capital?"
When I saw Mian'er in the early morning, he looked travel-worn, as if he had just arrived.
"They entered the city just as dawn broke today. Speaking of which, I'm also curious about this. I asked the Eighth Prince, and His Highness the Crown Prince only arranged for the Eighth Prince and his entourage to come. The Eighth Prince doesn't know the person who contacted me before; it seems he was simply helping Miss Fang."
Fang Qing couldn't help but think of the morning when the fight broke out outside, and several people suddenly appeared to protect her on the second floor. Although these people were all wearing the uniforms of the Zhou family's guards, they didn't look like guards who only knew a little bit of martial arts.
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