Chapter 97 Oh my, Master Zhuang is living in such dire straits!

The entrance of Pinglan Alley.

Lei Zhixin turned his head back and once again met everyone's expectant eyes.

"how?"

"Still still?"

Lei Zhixin shook his head with a heavy expression.

They have been waiting here for more than an hour.

But even for military commanders like them who have been fighting outside all year round, if they had to stand in the cold winter wind for an hour, they would still feel the piercing cold spreading to every part of their limbs.

Gao Siyuan shook the oil paper bag in his hand and said in a low voice: "The egg cake is already cold, why don't I go buy another one."

Someone responded: "Lotus Su, too. I'll go with you—eh?"

Everyone looked over.

The main gate of the East Factory opposite the alley opened again, and another team of elite soldiers rode out on horses. Without even waiting to form a formation, they jumped on their horses and galloped away.

Everyone was shocked.

"Tsk, this kid Lu Yao has been trying to get information from you..."

"Hiss, this year's reward is inevitable..."

Amid the envious voices, someone murmured, "The little prince should be coming out soon this time..."

Successfully concluded all topics.

Inside the prison.

Jiang Yanchuan used the excuse that Zhuang Xuyao ​​had worked hard over the years and had made great contributions, and since he had already found preliminary evidence, he might as well release him early. He then invited this poor fool out of the cell where Duke Wang had lived before, where his living environment was no worse than the one he had lived in before.

Zhuang Xuyao's legs were paralyzed by the series of reversals. When he was finally carried outside by Lord Wang and stood steadily, before he could salute Emperor Mingze, a hard small round ball was stuffed into his hand.

He looked down blankly and saw clearly what was lying in the palm of his hand.

They were small balls of sugar, carefully wrapped in oil paper one by one, so that the little ones could carry them around.

Jiang Yingcheng said with a smile: "This is for Master Zhuang!"

【After eating sweet candies, your mood will suddenly become better! 】

Zhuang Xuyao's tears, which had just stopped, suddenly began to come back.

Lu Yao prepared a very sumptuous lunch for everyone.

It was originally prepared only for Emperor Mingze and the young prince, but unexpectedly, Duke Wang showed up halfway and released Zhuang Xuyao. The young prince held one in his hand and directly arranged the positions of everyone.

Fortunately, the meals he prepared were rich enough so that he was not caught off guard by the unexpected situation.

Among them, various pastries occupy half of the entire table.

During the meal, everyone had their own thoughts and glanced at the young man from time to time.

Even though the treacherous minister who framed Zhuang Xuyao ​​was caught, there is definitely more to the Zhuang Mansion than a cast-iron shield.

Who is the bribed security guard? Is there someone else colluding with them?

During the time when Zhuang Xuyao ​​was in prison, the Zhuang Mansion...

The Zhuang Mansion was in a state of disarray, and within half a year it had lost its former glory.

They still had so many things they wanted to know, so they just had to wait for the little princess to finish her lunch happily before trying to find a way to induce her to pay attention.

Suddenly, Jiang Yingcheng, with puffy cheeks, raised her head and met the eyes of Zhuang Xuyao ​​who was secretly looking at her.

Jiang Yingcheng pursed her lips, raised the corners of her lips, and her eyes turned into two beautiful crescents.

[Grandpa Zhuang is so kind, Cheng Cheng can't let him live such a miserable life! ]

[Cheng Cheng, Cheng Cheng wants to seek justice for Grandpa Zhuang! ]

Jiang Yingcheng swallowed the snack in his mouth in a few seconds and started to harass 007.

【Brother Tong, Brother Tong, let’s get to work! 】

She was so happy that it was hard to tell whether she really wanted to vent anger for her beloved grandfather or she just liked to watch the show.

Zhuang Xuyao ​​was stunned for a moment, and wanted to tell the young man to eat first and that they could talk about his matter later.

However, before he could open his mouth, he saw the kid opposite him raised his hand, picked up a piece of snack and stuffed it into his mouth as if unconsciously.

While chewing, my mind was chattering very actively.

[Hey, Master Zhuang is actually living in such dire straits! ]

Zhuang Xuyao: “…”

Okay.

He began to listen attentively to the information revealed in the little boy's inner voice.

[Grandpa Zhuang has always been criticized by his brothers for his upright and honest conduct. Although they appear to be friendly and respectful to each other on weekdays, they often say bad things about him in private! ]

[Stubborn, prudish, stupid, and even worse! Damn it, how dare these people be so bold! ]

Zhuang Xuyao ​​was stunned.

He had always thought that his life was a good one.

A gentle and virtuous wife, a loving brother, a confidant with similar interests, and a smooth career.

He knew that his excessive integrity would bring trouble to his family, but fortunately, he had climbed all the way to his current position and few people dared to challenge him directly. His family also supported his approach.

However, he didn't know that while he gained the love of the people, he also lost the affection of his own flesh and blood.

Zhuang Xuyao ​​suppressed the turbidity in his chest by swallowing.

It's OK.

Now that we know their true thoughts, we can just talk to them when they get back.

[Wow, they actually looted all the things in the house while Master Zhuang was locked up, and took the opportunity to divide the family, leaving only Master Zhuang's wife and children to live a hard life in the house! ]

"puff--"

"Cough cough cough cough!"

Zhuang Xuyao ​​turned sideways and coughed violently. He was always polite, but for the first time in his life he lost his manners in front of Emperor Mingze.

I thought bitterly in my heart.

Talk about bullshit.

When he got back, he knocked on their doors one by one!

Jiang Yingcheng thought that Grandpa Zhuang was angry, but when he saw Grandpa Wang and Uncle Lu on his left and right delivering water or giving him back massages, he felt relieved.

Then——

[Also, there is not a single good person in that gang. Although Junda was the only one bribed by Qiu Weizhi, the rest of them sold the information about Mr. Zhuang's schedule to information dealers in order to earn money from the people who wanted to seek help!]

The coughing sounds that had finally stopped showed signs of becoming more intense again.

[And moreover, in Master Zhuang’s house——]

"Yingcheng," Jiang Yanchuan suddenly said, interrupting the young man's thoughts, "Don't just focus on eating snacks."

Zhuang Xuyao ​​on the opposite side was already coughing so hard that his face turned red. If he let her continue digging like this, he was really afraid that he would be carried to the hospital before he could even return home.

Jiang Yingcheng made a bitter face: "Okay."

After lunch, Jiang Yingcheng's eyelids began to droop sleepily again.

Knowing that it was time for the little prince to take a nap, Lu Yao diligently led Emperor Mingze to the warm room he had prepared in advance, which contained a pink bed and a desk for Emperor Mingze to work.

Eunuch Changshun waved his hand behind him, and the eunuchs covered half of the table with memorials.

Jiang Yanchuan sat down to read with a cold expression, and the kid fell asleep sweetly behind him.

Lu Yao looked at the harmonious scene in front of him and was very satisfied with his own thoughtfulness.

Outside the East Factory Gate.

Lei Zhixin, who already felt a little frozen, had a solemn expression on his face.

"Why don't you come out yet?"

Could it be that Lu Yao wants to solve all the mysteries that have been accumulated for years in one day? !