"You're talking nonsense! This is obviously true!" Cheng Hu looked at him with gritted teeth.

"If you say it is true, then it is true? Then I said it is fake!" Xiao Yuankai looked like a rogue.

Then he looked around with an arrogant expression, and set his sights on Li Wanjing. He looked at him provocatively, and then bowed in the direction of General Li.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

"stop!"

Li Wanjing stopped him, "The matter has not been clarified yet, you can't leave."

"Why, based on the empty slander and forged evidence of a pariah, you still want to arrest me in the street?"

Then, Xiao Yuankai sneered, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. I am the son of an important official and a descendant of a famous family. If you arrest me rashly without any evidence, the impeachment memorial of your Li family tomorrow will probably flood the Tai'an Palace!"

The onlookers did not expect that he could say such arrogant words, and they were all filled with indignation.

Across the street, the prince put Yaoyao down, told the guards to keep an eye on her, and then walked over here.

It's his turn.

Chu Yaoyao stomped her feet angrily.

【You didn’t even take me with you! 】

Hearing the threat in Xiao Yuankai's words, Cheng Hu wiped his face, pulled the corners of his mouth in self-mockery, and pulled out a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Forget it. If this matter causes the general to be persecuted in the future, I will never be able to atone for this sin even if I die a thousand times."

Then he bowed deeply to the Li family father and son, "Thank you, General Li, for your kindness."

Seeing this, Xiao Yuankai sneered, "It would have been better if you had done this earlier. You had to jump out and ruin my good mood."

Cheng Hu stared at his back and pulled out a dagger from his sleeve.

Even if they both die today, he will avenge his father! General Li noticed his intention, quickly snatched the dagger away, and shouted loudly: "Come here, take Xiao Yuankai down!"

"Let's see who dares!" Xiao Yuankai glared at the soldier who wanted to move forward.

But how could the soldiers listen to him? They immediately surrounded the master and servant.

General Li said loudly: "The people have been wronged. Since I have come across this, there is absolutely no reason for me to turn a blind eye to it!"

Xiao Yuankai swallowed nervously, "You and my father have served in the same government for decades. Do you really want to damage the harmony between the two families for something that is completely fabricated?"

"Precisely because you are the descendant of my colleague, I have to investigate the matter thoroughly. If you are truly innocent, wouldn't it be better to clear your name?" General Li looked at him.

Facing this sharp look, Xiao Yuankai subconsciously dodged, "That's fine, then I'll give you a favor and go to the prison. Anyway, I'll be out soon."

As he said this, he stared at the man who was kneeling on the ground and kept thanking him.

Cheng Hu, right? When I get out of prison, I will make sure you live in agony, and die in agony!

"General, I can testify to this."

Hearing this voice, the prince stopped.

There is an unexpected surprise? The one who spoke was the old woman who was almost pushed to the ground by Xiao Yuankai before. The strong man helped her walk to General Li.

"Three years ago, I saw with my own eyes that Xiao Yuankai led people to break into Guyi Pavilion. Then there were continuous screams inside, and finally they set a fire outside."

"You're talking nonsense!"

Xiao Yuankai tried to push away the soldiers blocking his way, but he didn't have enough strength. He could only jump up and down, pointing at the mother and son and yelling.

Then his eyes turned, "I know, it must be because of what happened just now, so you hold a grudge and help that Cheng guy to slander me!"

The old woman took out a purse from her bosom and poured out the contents, which turned out to be a white jade ring.

She sighed, "Three years ago, I was afraid that the Xiao family would retaliate if I told the truth, so I didn't come forward to testify. In the past three years, I have been tortured by guilt every day. Now, I can finally sleep peacefully."

After handing the ring to General Li, she smiled with relief.

General Li raised his ring and looked at Xiao Yuankai, "If I remember correctly, this is a gift from the Emperor to the Xiao family. What else do you have to say now?"

As soon as he saw the ring, Xiao Yuankai's legs went weak and he could only stand steadily with the help of the servant.

But he still held out a glimmer of hope and continued to argue with his neck stiff.

"The emperor has not only rewarded the Xiao family. As you said, all the ministers who were rewarded are suspected, right?"

At this time, the prince came over and said, "Everything given by the emperor has a unique mark. The year and month, and the person to whom it was given are all recorded in the book. As long as we check them one by one at the Ministry of Rites, the truth will be revealed."

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" The Li father and son bowed immediately when they saw him.

The people also knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the prince".

"Get up."

Someone in the crowd saw his gentle attitude and couldn't help but ask directly, "May I ask Your Highness, will the Xiao family really be punished for the Cheng family case?"

The prince looked at the man and said with certainty, "As long as he has really committed a crime, I promise you as the prince that I will punish him severely!"

As soon as these words came out, the people knelt down again and shouted excitedly: "Long live His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Everyone, please stand up quickly."

It seemed that the appearance of the prince gave everyone a reassurance.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd raised his hand high, "Your Highness, I want to sue Xiao Yuankai. He raped me! He took my sister away!"

"And me, I want to sue Xiao Yuankai for occupying the shop. He said he was buying it, but in fact he didn't even give me a tael of silver!"

"And my family, he stole my cow!"

"He, he stole my candied haws!"

As soon as the child said this, everyone changed from being nervous to bursting into laughter.

…

Seeing that something was wrong, the servant from the Xiao mansion hurriedly got out of the crowd and ran away in a short while.

Li Wanjing wanted to step forward and capture them, but was stopped by the prince.

Looking at the direction the two servants ran, he raised his lips slightly. If he didn't report the news, how could the play go on? At the corner of the street, Shangguan Zhi saw all this and turned around to ask, "How is the situation over there with Li Wanfeng?"

"Qingdie sent a message that the fish has been hooked."

Hearing this, Shangguan Zhi nodded with satisfaction. He looked at the Li family father and son in the crowd, with a cold look in his eyes. "The Li family is a serious threat after all."

Returning to the carriage, the prince looked at the father and son and said, "I'll leave the accommodation and safety of those three people in your care."

"I obey your command."

Chu Yaoyao, who learned the truth from the system, now had a serious look on his face, looking deep in thought.

[It turns out that all this was arranged by the prince. How cunning! ]

The sound came again.

The Li family father and son looked at each other and turned their attention to the only baby.

This is?

She looks a bit like Wanzhi.

"You beep..." Li Wanjing touched his neck, frowned and coughed twice.

What's going on?

After seeing the prince's slightly warning look, the two could only temporarily suppress their doubts.

[Why do my grandfather and uncle seem to not know me? My uncle wants me to shut up, but I haven't opened my mouth yet.]

The prince held his forehead and said, "When the Li family went to the border, you were not yet born. It would be strange if they could recognize you."

They hadn't listened carefully before, but when they heard the name again, the father and son were first surprised, and then ecstatic.

General Li: So this is the granddaughter that my daughter mentioned in the letter! Li Wanjing: So this is the niece that my sister mentioned! [Doesn’t she like me?]

Chu Yaoyao hung her little head, looking extremely sad.

Seeing her aggrieved look, the father and son felt distressed and anxious, and looked at the prince for help.

"Look at my memory. The general has not seen his granddaughter yet. This is Yaoyao. The Concubine Shu gave birth to a little princess for the emperor."

Hearing this, Chu Yaoyao raised her head and blinked her big wet eyes.

[It turns out that my grandfather and uncle didn’t recognize me because they had never seen me before. ]

After figuring this out, she immediately opened her little mouth and called out softly, "Grandpa!"

"Why!"

General Li smiled happily and was about to pick her up, but when he noticed the armor on her body, he reluctantly put his hand down and said, "Wait until grandpa changes his clothes, then I will pick you up."

This thing hurts, I shouldn't have worn it earlier! Hearing the soft voice just now, Li Wanjing looked at Yaoyao expectantly.

After calling his father, it was his turn now, right? Chu Yaoyao didn't let him wait too long, and looked at him with her big dark eyes.

"Uncle!"

Li Wanjing was immediately satisfied, stroking the back of his head and grinning, "So good!"

[Ah, my uncle is so stupid, no wonder he can't tell who my aunt really likes. ]

(End of this chapter)