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As they left Furong Courtyard, Lady Hou glanced at Chi Yan as they passed by, her smile gentle yet sharp: "Young Master Yan is quite capable, managing to persuade His Majesty."
Shen Tangning's eyes flickered slightly as she was about to speak, but Chi Yan spoke first, seemingly carefree: "Look at what Aunt is saying, how could a junior have such ability? It's His Majesty's keen insight and profound understanding of righteousness!"
He praised His Majesty; could she possibly refute him?
Lady Hou choked for a moment, then snorted coldly and turned away.
Chi Yan dropped his flamboyant act, his gaze deep as he watched her departing figure, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
"Thank goodness His Majesty's decree arrived just in time, otherwise you would have definitely gotten a beating!" Madam Chi clasped her hands together in gratitude.
Chi Yan paused slightly, instinctively glancing at Shen Tangning, only to meet her gaze.
She blinked: "Why are you looking at me, husband?"
He felt that the timing of His Majesty's decree was too coincidental. Moreover, as the First Madam said, he was a notorious playboy who could be wronged if he was wronged. What ability did he have to make His Majesty take special care of him?
After thinking it over, it can only be related to Shen Tangning.
After a moment's hesitation, he moved his lips: "You did this?"
Shen Tangning's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but smile: "It's just that I owe someone a favor."
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After the morning court session, Chi Jingyu's emotions were in turmoil.
Many important events occurred at the morning court session today.
Firstly, His Majesty has ordered a thorough investigation into the arson case at Chunfeng Tower.
Secondly, Pingting committed suicide, Chi Yan was cleared of suspicion, and was allowed to return home.
Thirdly, Liu Yifu, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, together with Imperial Censor Chen, submitted a memorial impeaching many ministers in the court, accusing them of embezzlement and bribery, and presented a series of evidence, which caused a sensation in the court and the public!
His Majesty was furious and immediately dismissed a group of people from their posts and ordered a thorough investigation into the matter!
Who would have thought that the instigator of all this was just a fourth-rank Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review?
Chi Jingyu caught sight of Liu Yifu's figure and quickly chased after him, saying, "Lord Liu, please wait."
Liu Yifu stopped in his tracks upon hearing the voice, turned around, and was taken aback when he saw the person who had come: "Minister Chi, what brings you here?"
Chi Jingyu became the top scholar in the imperial examination at the age of seventeen. In just five years, he rose from a compiler in the Hanlin Academy to the position of Vice Minister of Works. His momentum was strong and his future was limitless.
However, Liu Yifu had always been a loner and his acquaintance with Chi Jingyu was merely a nodding acquaintance, so he was somewhat surprised when the other party suddenly stopped him.
Chi Jingyu softened his expression: "Just now in the court, I thank Lord Liu for pleading on behalf of my second brother."
It was precisely because Liu Yifu took the initiative to request it from His Majesty that His Majesty considered sending Eunuch Fu to the Chi family to bestow rewards.
A sudden realization flashed in Liu Yifu's eyes, but his expression remained calm: "It was nothing, Minister Chi, you don't need to be so polite."
Chi Jingyu paused, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes: "Lord Liu, you seem to have a good relationship with my second brother?"
Liu Yifu is eccentric and aloof, and it's been said that he's never been close to anyone, so it's quite surprising that he spoke up for Chi Yan.
Liu Yi glanced at him, frowned slightly, and said in a cold tone, "What makes you say that, Minister Chi? I am only acting according to the law. Since Young Master Chi is innocent, what is wrong with me clearing his name?"
Chi Jingyu realized he had misspoke and apologized, pursing his lips: "I'm sorry, I offended you, but I meant no harm."
Liu Yi nodded again: "Minister Chi will need to be more careful with his words and actions in the future, otherwise it may easily cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
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