He Zhengchu said confidently, "Most of the business of Dayuan Carriage Company comes from merchant ships at Heshun Wharf. He betrayed the girl and even conspired with others to harm you. I'm afraid no merchant will ask them to transport goods in the future."
Unless the girl testifies personally that he is innocent, he will never be able to turn things around at Heshun Wharf. The girl can’t testify for him, so he will definitely leave.”
Seeing Kang Yuanchen's frown, He Zhengchu knew he couldn't bring himself to do it. He added, "I'll ask Master Mu's restaurant owner to keep an eye out for you. If he hears that Niu Dayan is selling his carriage and horses, I'll have someone take them over and then pass them on to you."
Kang Yuanchen rubbed his hands and said, "That's the best, that's the best! Then I'll consider this money as a loan, and I'll pay it back to you after a while." He had just opened the Kangji Car Dealership and was indeed a little short of money.
He Zhengchu smiled and said, "Okay!" Kang Yuanchen was a strong-willed person, and he didn't want to force others to do things against their will. There would be many opportunities to repay favors in the future, so this wasn't the time.
Kang Yuanwu pulled He Zhengchu's sleeve and said, "Brother Zhengchu, Duke Lu has been dead for so long, why would Hong Bao still want to harm us?"
The emperor hates Chai Shijing and Kang Yueran. If this were to get out, it would cause trouble. "Perhaps Hong Bao mistakenly believed that the girl had killed Duke Lu. Now that Hong Bao has been brought to justice, Lord He will punish him."
Kang Yuanwu felt that He Zhengchu was not telling the truth, but he did not delve into it. He did not understand the affairs of the court, so he did not ask too many questions. "Oh!"
He Zhengchu warned, "Although Hong Bao and Niu Dayan have been dealt with, no one can guarantee that there won't be other dangers, so you still have to be extra careful."
Kang Yuanchen turned serious in an instant, "It was my fault this time. We must be more careful next time."
He Zeng interrogated Hong Bao and the other two. With the help of torture instruments, it didn't take long for the three to speak.
One of the servants said that after they killed He Zhengchu and Dacheng, they would also kill Kang Yuanchen's family. The purpose of doing so was simple, just to make things difficult for Kang Yueran.
He Zeng was very disgusted by this. As an emperor of a country, he had no mercy at all.
After three days of interrogation, He Zeng read the confessions of Hong Bao and the other two, confirmed that no other spies were involved in the kidnapping of Kang Yuanchen, and released the dying Hong Bao and the other two.
However, the three people's injuries were too serious and they did not receive good care afterwards, so they died half a month later.
As He Zhengchu expected, Niu Dayan really spread the word that he wanted to sell the Dayuan Carriage Company.
Mr. Mu sent someone to find Niu Dayan and bought the Dayuan Carriage Company for 1,800 taels.
The price was high, and Niu Dayan immediately guessed that it was Kang Yuanchen who had actually taken over the trucking business. But what good was that knowing? Ultimately, he felt guilty about Kang Yuanchen's family.
When Niu Dayan returned home, Niu Eryan had just sent away the housekeeper.
Zhang grabbed Niu Dayan and cried, "What on earth happened? Why do we have to sell our shop and house and leave Anzhou?"
Niu Dayan took a deep breath and didn't plan to hide it any longer. "I betrayed the girl and almost killed Yuan Chen's family. Now my reputation is ruined and I can't survive in Anzhou." At the end, he was already sobbing.
Ever since he followed Kang Yueran, his life had been as smooth as it could be. When he was in Qingping Village, he and his wife and children lived in Kang Yueran's yard, and everyone looked up to him.
Later, he became a manager. He was a man of real ability, and his work convinced people. Later, he had his own shop and made money.
He often hangs out with wealthy businessmen like He Yifan, Zuo Bai, and Mu Lian. Seeing them have wives, concubines, and servants, he begins to dislike Liu Xiaocao and fantasizes about having a beautiful concubine himself.
It was from that time that his heart became confused.
Liu Xiaocao covered her mouth and sobbed for a long time before she sobbed, "I betrayed you! I heard you talking to Hong Bao, saying you wanted to harm Zhengchu, Dacheng, and Xiaocheng. I told Zhengchu."
Niu Dayan glanced at Liu Xiaocao, his eyes first filled with resentment, then drooped. He asked himself, "Do I hate you?" He did! But then again, it seemed he didn't! He couldn't quite articulate his feelings.
Now that she had confessed, Liu Xiaocao was also prepared, "If you hate me, you can divorce me. Anyway... anyway..." She didn't finish her words, she covered her face and burst into tears again.
Zhang supported Liu Xiaocao and said to Niu Dayan, "If you dare to divorce Xiaocao, don't recognize me as your mother!" She didn't think Liu Xiaocao did anything wrong.
"I never thought about divorcing Xiaocao. I know it's all my fault. I don't blame Xiaocao!"
Niu Eryan didn't know how to comfort them, "Don't cry, Dayong is so big, we can survive if we leave Anzhou."
Niu Sanyan strongly supported Niu Eryan, "Second brother is right, didn't mother always say that as long as our family is united, there is no hurdle that we cannot overcome."
Zhang wiped Liu Xiaocao's tears and said, "Don't cry, not only are you right, you are also a hero to our family."
Niu Dayan also advised Liu Xiaocao, "Don't cry, it was all my fault before, I will change in the future."
When Liu Xiaocao heard this, she cried even louder and nodded while crying.
People always have to go through hardships to truly grow. Niu Dayan thought that he would remember this lesson well. One day, he would be worthy of the name "Niu Dayan".
Kang Yueran had to cooperate with Zhuo Liming, so he walked relatively slowly.
Chai Shiqin returned to the capital first. On the second day after his return, Emperor Jianning dragged his sick body to the morning court and directly asked Li Xi to announce the decree to appoint Chai Shiqin as the crown prince.
Before the imperial edict was even finished, a minister knelt on the ground and loudly protested. "Your Majesty, the crown prince is the crown prince of Dayong. This matter should be considered carefully."
"I second the suggestion. Selecting a crown prince is a matter of great importance to the country and should be handled with caution."
"I second the motion..."
"I second the motion..."
Emperor Jianning raised his arm and pointed at the crowd, shaking, "You, you want to rebel?"
Everyone replied in unison: "We dare not!"
Lian Yushi said loudly: "Your Majesty, we are only making suggestions according to the rules, not rebelling. I hope Your Majesty will understand."
"Shut up! Someone, come here!"
Lei Ying heard the sound and entered the hall.
Emperor Jianning pointed at Censor Lian and ordered Lei Ying, "Lian Yi is guilty of treason. I will execute him with the sword!"
Chai Shijing stepped out and said in a stern voice, "The duty of the Censors is to advise the emperor, not to kill without cause. Your Majesty has probably forgotten that the founding emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty issued an express decree prohibiting the killing of Censors."
"Prince Ping, I am not dead yet. Are you trying to force the emperor to abdicate?"
"I dare not! I am merely reminding Your Majesty."
Emperor Jianning was furious to see so many people defending Chai Shijing, and he was determined to teach Chai Shijing and the others a lesson. "Lian Yi is disrespectful to me. I must kill him today. Lei Ying, drag Lian Yi away!"
"Your Majesty, this is not possible! Please take back your order!" Seven ministers knelt on the ground at the same time.
The more people came, the angrier Emperor Jianning became. "Whoever dares to ask for it again, I will kill him too!"
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