Ye Yunfeng’s heart skipped a violent beat: “Are you saying that he is still involved in General Huo’s case from back then?!”
Qiao Zimo shook his head repeatedly to deny it: “Ah! I didn’t say that at all! I just heard some rumors that the current emperor is ordering an investigation into General Huo’s case, which as you all know, was originally under the responsibility of Prince Qi. If the case is indeed re-examined, then that would be…”
That would indeed be a heavy blow to Prince Qi.
As the maternal grandfather of Prince Qi, Jiang Zhaoyuan naturally feared that Prince Qi would suffer losses in this matter.
There’s no problem with re-investigating Huo Yucheng’s case, but in the eyes of everyone, it undoubtedly implies that the emperor has doubts about Prince Qi.
Whether it’s a lack of trust in Prince Qi’s character or his abilities, it’s certainly not a good sign.
Especially since Prince Qi was summoned to the palace that day and came back with an injury to his forehead; one can easily guess who was responsible.
Naturally, everyone had their own thoughts.
Prince Qi has always been a strong contender for the throne, but the emperor’s intentions are unpredictable. Who knows which way the wind will blow?
Therefore, in order to maintain Prince Qi’s reputation, Jiang Zhaoyuan must take action.
Whether that person is Ye Heng or someone else doesn’t matter; what’s important is to let everyone know that Prince Qi still has supporters!
Ye Jingyan quickly understood the implications of this and nodded gently: “Thank you, Brother Zimo, for informing me.”
Since it’s not yet time for the ten-day holiday, neither he nor A Feng can return for now. However, I guess my sister should already be aware of it by now.
Seeing Ye Jingyan’s reaction, Qiao Zimo also felt a sense of admiration for him.
In fact, he also felt that Ye Heng was certainly not innocent; otherwise, why would Han Yao go so far as to almost take the life of Ye family’s second daughter?
But...
He sighed and consoled him: “Tongbei is a harsh and cold border region; most people who go there never come back.”
Ye Heng is a civil official. After spending such a long time in prison and then being exiled for thousands of miles, how could his health possibly withstand it?
Ye Jingyan then asked: “What about the rest of the Ye family?”
Qiao Zimo scratched his head: “Well... theoretically, the male members of the family who are exiled should have their female relatives reduced to slave status, but it seems that due to the intervention of the imperial concubine, the emperor showed mercy and spared them…”
Ye Yunfeng sneered coldly: “So in other words, he’s the one bearing all the blame by himself?”
And yet Ye Heng wasn’t even sentenced to death!
Qiao Zimo knew that Ye Yunfeng was furious, and it made sense. The siblings had encountered so many misfortunes over the years, and they had finally returned to the capital after a long time, having found some clues that could lead to uncovering the truth. They were just about to get an explanation, but who could have imagined...
In comparison, the price Ye Heng paid was truly insignificant.
Qiao Zimo pressed his fist to his lips and reminded him in a low voice:
“...Actually, there should also be Ye Mingze, but isn’t that person already gone?”
Ye Jingyan: “...”
Lá Vân Phong nhíu mày lại, vẻ mặt của anh ta lập tức trở nên dịu đi một chút.
Ừm… cũng đúng là như vậy.
Ai có thể ngờ được rằng người bị bắt vào ngục trời lại là Yế Hằng, nhưng người lại phải ra đối mặt với hậu quả đầu tiên lại là Yế Minh Tạc chứ?
Chuyện này không cần đến Châu Tử Mặc phải đi tìm hiểu nữa, cả kinh thành này đã đều biết rồi; dù sao thì vụ ầm ĩ trước cửa nhà họ Yế ở Phong Lăng Hẻm cũng quá sự chú ý, mọi người không thể không biết được.
Nói đến đây, Châu Tử Mặc bỗng nhiên trở nên hứng thú, vội vàng vỗ tay một cái:
“Đúng rồi! Hôm nay chính là ngày cuối cùng mà nhóm người kia ở Phúc Lộc Phố đến đòi nợ! Không biết trong ba ngày này, họ có gom đủ tiền hay không?”
