Qiao Jiaojiao had no idea how furious Emperor Yong was in the court.

She only learned from Qiao Diyi that several imperial decrees had been issued from the palace.

The emperor was furious and issued an order to execute the entire family of Minister of Rites Xin and Duke Qing!

In fact, Qiao Jiaojiao could probably guess what Emperor Yong was thinking.

The Spring Examination was a means for the imperial court to select talents. It was related to the foundation of Emperor Yong’s rule, and he would not allow anyone to interfere.

Now Sheng Qishan and Xin Ruizhi are teaming up to buy and sell positions to allow mediocre people to enter the officialdom. They are colluding with each other and are doing things right under the nose of Emperor Yong.

How can I allow others to snore beside my bed?

This time, Xin Ruizhi and Duke Qing really touched Emperor Yong's sore spot!

It was already afternoon when Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Tianjing returned to the Qiao Mansion.

Qiao Jiaojiao insisted on not taking a nap because she was worried about missing any news.

Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Tianjing had been hungry for most of the day. Mrs. Qiao asked the servants to heat up a table of food, and the family closed the door to talk.

[Ahhh, what happened? Where's Tan Hanchi? Is he okay? ]

[Dad, big brother, please eat more. You must be starving! ]

[Wow, did I let the second prince get away with it? Damn it, when will the baby be able to talk? ]

Qiao Jiaojiao was sitting in Mrs. Qiao's arms babbling, when Qiao Diyi suddenly handed Qiao Zhongguo an envelope.

"Dad, I've seen it. It's the real list."

Qiao Jiaojiao's little fist suddenly clenched.

[Wait! List? It can't be the list I'm thinking of, right? ]

Qiao Zhongguo immediately put down the chopsticks in his hand. He unfolded the food and couldn't help laughing three times.

"Hahaha, good, that kid Tan's plan really works! This way, the Second Prince can say that all his efforts have been in vain!"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she was so shocked that she almost jumped out of Mrs. Qiao's arms.

[Is this really the list in the hands of Duke Qing? Was it snatched back by Tan Hanchi's scheme? ]

[Oh my god, there are so many capable people around me, why should I worry about anything? I can just be a baby boy in peace! ]

[Once the Spring Examination case is revealed, the hero will lose the leverage held by Duke Qing and the help of the Gu family in Qingzhou. Won't his ambition be cut in half? ]

At this time, Qiao Diyi asked about Tan Hanchi on behalf of Qiao Jiaojiao, "Dad, where is Brother Tan? Has he been detained?"

Qiao Tianjing put down his bowl and chopsticks after hearing this, and asked his father to eat a few more bites. He replied:

"Although Xin Ruizhi confessed in the palace, he could not name any other candidates who had bought and sold their rankings, except Tan Hanchi."

"The emperor was furious and sent people to arrest Duke Qing immediately. However, the palace servants found him writing a letter of apology and hanging himself on the beam of the ancestral temple."

"The Duke of Qing's mansion was searched thoroughly, but the list of names could not be found, so His Majesty ordered people to re-check all the essays of this spring examination and make sure to find out all those who bought and sold their names."

"As for Brother Tan, His Majesty seems to appreciate him very much and kept him on the spot."

At the morning court today, Tan Hanchi behaved in a dignified manner, and he knew when to advance and retreat. He uncovered the case of cheating in the Spring Examination and eliminated the two cancers, Xin Ruizhi and Sheng Qishan, for Emperor Yong.

Everyone said that this scholar from Zhuozhou would surely rise to a high position in society.

Qiao Jiaojiao had already expected this, and nodded repeatedly when she heard this.

[Tan Hanchi was originally a man of great talent, and now he has finally reaped the rewards of his hard work.]

[But that dog emperor who is blinded by his own greed... Tsk tsk, could it be that he wants to leave a talent like Tan Hanchi to the second prince? ]

[However, Tan Hanchi is a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. He has already pledged his loyalty to our Qiao family. I believe he will not change sides.]

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he couldn't help but nodded secretly.

He thought exactly the same as my younger sister. Brother Tan is absolutely trustworthy.

At this time, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but become curious about Gu Junlin, who was originally going to replace Tan Hanchi.

[What about Qingzhou Gu Junlin? How is he doing? ]

You know, the Qingzhou Gu family is an indispensable force in helping the heroine Meng Guxue build her business empire.

Qiao Diyi immediately wisely repeated Qiao Jiaojiao's question, pretending to be very curious.

In fact, his muddled head had completely forgotten who Gu Junlin was.

Qiao Tianjing smiled and said, "It depends on how sincere the Gu family is. The higher-ups... must have been coveting the Gu family's wealth for a long time."

Qiao Jiaojiao understood instantly.

[So the Qingzhou Gu family is going to pay to save their lives? After this incident, the Gu family is likely to fall. ]

[Tsk tsk, the Gu family's business is so big, whoever gets a piece of it will make a huge profit. I'm afraid the Second Prince won't just sit there and wait for death, right? ]

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, his eyes flashed slightly.

Are you doing business?

The Qiao family seems to lack such talents.

No hurry, let him think about it...

Qiao Tianjing was thinking about something when Qiao Diyi suddenly smiled and said:

"Brother, Sheng Mingcheng and Sheng Xiuran were released. They did what you said. Sheng Mingcheng must be mad now after mentioning the Second Prince!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing smiled faintly, as if everything was under his control.

"Wait a little longer. When Sheng Mingcheng gets desperate, the Spring Examination case can be completely concluded."

Qiao Diyi looked at his elder brother's smile, stroked his arm which was covered with goose bumps, and said with a frown:

"Brother, can you please stop smiling so creepily?"

Qiao Jiaojiao understood Qiao Tianjing's arrangement from just a few words, and her eyes lit up instantly!

[Brother, you are awesome! Are you going to let Sheng Mingcheng bite the Second Prince? This is a great idea!!!]

[Ah, I feel like I can just lie down, in my mother's warm embrace, and watch my father, my eldest brother, and my second brother slaughter everyone! ]

Qiao Zhongguo quickly ate a few mouthfuls of rice, washed his hands, then took Qiao Jiaojiao with a loving look on his face. He held her and weighed her around, his face full of doting.

If Jiaojiao hadn't foreseen the future, the three men of the Qiao family would have been powerless.

As stupid as Qiao Zhongguo was, he dodged countless arrows from the northerners in the first half of his life, but he never thought that one day the knife that stabbed him would come from within the Yong Dynasty, from the Emperor Yong, to whom he had served for half his life!

At the morning court today, the Second Prince took the initiative to suggest going to take Tan Hanchi to the Golden Palace. Qiao Zhongguo didn't believe that Emperor Yong didn't notice anything wrong.

If Sheng Mingcheng made a big deal out of this and exposed the Second Prince's evil ambitions, and the Emperor still chose to protect the Second Prince, then he, an old man who had been loyal to the Emperor for decades, would no longer stick to his blind loyalty!

Be loyal to the country and the emperor, be loyal to the country first and then to the emperor. If the emperor is unkind, for the sake of the country, the country and the people, he must abandon the foolish emperor and assist the benevolent crown prince!

This time, he will do his best to protect his family, and also to protect the Great Yong kingdom that was fought for with blood and flesh by thousands of Great Yong warriors!