"It's impossible for you to leave now." Xu Xianchun said firmly: "Until this matter is thoroughly investigated, you can't leave here. No one dares to let you go."
"So all you can do is hand over a token of trust. Write a letter and I'll take it to someone you trust, and have them do this. You can leave only after the situation outside is resolved."
Kong Yinzhi sat there in deep thought, his face showing a dark and uncertain expression.
In his heart, he didn't quite believe Xu Xianchun. Although Xu Xianchun made such a wonderful story, who knew whether what he said was true or not.
"How can I trust Lord Xu?" Kong Yinzhi raised his head and looked at Xu Xianchun, and said slowly.
"I don't want to offend the Kong family, nor do I want to offend the scholars of the world, so I came here today. Otherwise, I have already arrested your chief steward and will just go back to interrogate him. There is a lot of evidence, both human and material, and he will definitely admit to this crime."
"I'm just afraid that he'll say something he shouldn't, and that it'll really implicate your family. How many people in your family can withstand being arrested by the imperial court? How many heads can withstand being chopped off by the imperial court?"
"I didn't have to come here originally. I came here just to show my sincerity."
After hearing this, Kong Yinzhi nodded and said, "Okay, then I will believe Master Xu."
As he spoke, Kong Yinzhi took off a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Xu Xianchun.
"This is the jade pendant I carry with me, which proves my identity as Duke Yansheng. I will write a letter immediately, and you can give it to my father after you leave. After he reads it, he will understand what to do. He will cooperate with you when the time comes. I hope Lord Xu can keep his promise. After the matter is completed, the Kong family will offer Lord Xu 200,000 taels of silver as a reward."
When Xu Xianchun heard the figure of two hundred thousand taels, a smile immediately appeared on his face. His eyes sparkled as he said, "Duke Yansheng is truly benevolent and righteous. I admire you! Then let's make this matter a deal."
As he spoke, Xu Xianchun took the jade pendant handed to him by Kong Yinzhi.
Nodding, Kong Yinzhi stood up, walked to the table, picked up a pen and quickly wrote a letter. He turned around and handed it to Xu Xianchun and said, "I'll wait for good news here."
"Don't worry, Lord Yansheng, there will be no problem." Xu Xianchun took the letter, nodded, and said, "Then I will take my leave."
"Goodbye, Lord Xu." Kong Yinzhi nodded and said with a smile.
After walking out the door, the smile on Xu Xianchun's face disappeared. He looked at the letter in his hand, a disdainful smile appeared on his face, and he walked out of the yard.
When Xu Xianchun arrived at the door, he saw Cui Yingyuan at a glance.
Xu Xianchun asked, "How is it going? Did you catch the person? Was the arrest process smooth? Did you disturb anyone?"
"My Lord, everything went smoothly and no one was disturbed." Cui Yingyuan said quickly.
As a street thug and a scoundrel, Cui Yingyuan knew in his heart that his current situation was all thanks to the man in front of him. If he wanted to get better, he could only rely on this man.
From a street thug to his current status, Cui Yingyuan doesn't want to go back, so he is willing to listen to the other party, consolidate his position, rise from the dust, and never want to go back to the dust.
Nodding with satisfaction, Xu Xianchun said, "Okay, take the person back."
"Yes, sir." Cui Yingyuan agreed, turned around and took the man away.
Xu Xianchun turned around and looked at the Jinyiwei guarding Kong Yinzhi's courtyard and said, "Don't let anyone in here. If anyone goes in, tell me immediately."
The subordinate quickly said, "Master Xu, don't worry. Without the emperor's order, not even a fly can fly in here."
Nodding with satisfaction, Xu Xianchun said with a smile: "Do a good job. After this matter is over, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
After saying this, Xu Xianchun turned and walked to the other side.
Xu Xianchun held the letter in his hand, but instead of going to find Kong Yinzhi's father Kong Shangtan, he walked out.
He had a sneer on his face and walked with a firm step.
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