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Yan Capital, Stabilization Constabulary.
Chi Hou, dressed in a loose blue robe, held a white jade chess piece in his hand. He looked at the chessboard in front of him, then at the stars in the sky. He sighed.
"Brother Yuanguo, let's end the game here." Chi Hou said as he prepared to stand up.
"Why? It's rare for Brother Hong to come to the capital. Don't you want to play a few more games with me? " Xing Yuanguo, who was dressed in a purple and gold robe, laughed lightly as he pushed Chi Hou back down.
"Haha, what are you saying? Why would I not want to play chess with you? It's just that the moon is bright tonight and I want to go for a walk." Chi Hou smiled.
"The capital is not peaceful tonight. Are you sure you want to go for a walk?" Xing Yuanguo looked at Chi Hou and continued.
"Even if it's not peaceful, this is still the capital. It's where the emperor lives. Nothing big should happen, right?" Chi Hou was taken aback.
"Yes, the Flame Capital City is under the control of the Emperor. If Brother Hong wants to go out for a walk, I will not stop you. However, this game of chess has to end, right?" Xing Yuanguo nodded.
"Hmm … Okay!" Chi Hou nodded and looked at the chessboard in front of him.
This was a game that should have ended a long time ago. The outcome of the game between the white and black pieces had already been decided. The white pieces had an absolute advantage on the field.
However, Xing Yuanguo had no intention of admitting defeat.
Furthermore, he had taken advantage of the white pieces' carelessness to gain the upper hand. Chi Hou had no choice but to focus again.
The white piece fell and the black piece fell.
Xing Yuanguo frowned once again, his face full of concentration as he held the black chess piece in his hand. He hesitated for a long while, but he did not place the bell.
Chi Hou finally shifted his gaze away from the chessboard and looked up at the darkening night sky.
Just at this moment, a soldier in shining armor walked into the courtyard. He walked briskly towards Xing Yuanguo and Chi Hou.
"Greetings, my lords!"
"Mm, tell me what happened in the capital tonight." Xing Yuanguo looked at the soldier, then at Chi Hou as he spoke.
"Yes!" The soldier nodded and said, "Fang Zhengzhi was attacked at the Seven Star Lane by the Southern Region messengers. However, Fang Zhengzhi was not injured. The rest of them were captured and the Ninth Prince suggested that they be escorted to the Ministry of Law's prison."
"I understand, you may leave." Xing Yuanguo waved the soldier off.
"Yes!" The soldier immediately retreated.
Chi Hou narrowed his eyes. Then, he stood up from his chair and looked at the departing soldiers with a hint of anxiety.
"Big Brother Yuanguo, we can play chess at any time. Why don't we …"
"Brother Hong! Once this game is over, I will let you walk around the capital. You won't spoil my fun, right? "Xing Yuanguo's tone was slightly displeased.
"This … I'm ashamed. I shouldn't have dampened Big Brother's mood!" Chi Hou's body froze. Then, he grit his teeth and sat back down. However, the anxiety on his face only intensified.
"Brother Hong, ever since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Thirteen Constabularies have always been of one heart and one mind. I won't stop you no matter what you want to do. However, don't forget, the Thirteen Constabularies are of one mind!"
"Big Brother Yuanguo, the 13 Constabularies are united. This has always been …"
"Alright, let's play chess first. Later, I'll personally accompany you to walk around. As for the candidate for the Minister of Justice that you mentioned to me, I'll give you an answer tonight."
"Thank you, Big Brother." Chi Hou was stunned when he heard about the Minister of Law. Then, he rejoiced and the anxiety on his face dissipated.
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The Ministry of Law was one of the six ministries of the Great Xia Dynasty. It was in charge of prisons and prisons. There was a Minister and three Assistant Ministers. They were the Left, Middle and Right Ministers.
Ever since Minister Wan Chong had been locked up, many major cases had been temporarily suppressed. However, tonight, the Ministry of Justice yamen was destined to not be peaceful.
The Left and Middle Assistant Ministers sat in the yamen, waiting anxiously.
At this moment, a figure walked in from outside the yamen. He was dressed in a bright red official robe, showing off his identity as the Prime Minister of the imperial court.
"Prime Minister Yu!" When the two assistant ministers saw the figure walking in, they immediately stood up from their chairs and went to the door to welcome him.
"Mm, thank you for your hard work. I feel bad for making you come all the way here so late at night!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping smiled when he saw the two Assistant Ministers.
"Prime Minister Yu is too courteous. This is what we should do. How can it be considered 'hard work'?" The two assistant ministers immediately shook their heads and replied.
"Alright!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping nodded as he scanned every corner of the Ministry of Law. "Right Assistant Minister Wen Chuan is not here?"
"Prime Minister Yu, Wen Chuan's son, Wen Dabao, was at the Seven Star Lane tonight. I heard that he is still unconscious. Wen Chuan should still be there, right?" The Left and Middle Ministers replied honestly.
"He's still at the Seven Star Lane? Wen Chuan usually spoils his son, but now … Aish, since he's not here, I will have to trouble the two of you! "Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's face turned cold.
"We will listen to your arrangements!" The two assistant ministers replied immediately. At the same time, a faint smile appeared in their eyes.
To them, it was a good thing that Wen Chuan wasn't here tonight.
After all …
Now was the time when the position of Minister was vacant. At a time like this, it was easy to tell who was helping and who wasn't.
The Crown Prince was in charge and the Left Prime Minister was the Prime Minister.
How rare was this opportunity to contribute? But Wen Chuan didn't even care about his duties for his unfilial son. Wen Chuan wasn't destined to be a Minister.
"Alright, I won't waste any more time. Make arrangements to get the prisoner out of the Ministry of Law's jail." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping didn't stand on ceremony.
"Prime Minister Yu, don't worry. We have made arrangements to get the prisoner out of the jail. However, the situation outside …" The Left Assistant Minister said worriedly.
"The city guards have already surrounded the Ministry of Justice. In my opinion, why don't we just do it in the prison …" the assistant minister suggested at this moment.
"No!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping shook his head. "I'm surprised that King Duan gave the order to surround the Ministry of Law. If the prisoner dies in the jail, I'm afraid it won't be appropriate!"
"Prime Minister Yu, you're right. Now that the Ministry of Law is surrounded, if someone dies in the jail, King Duan will definitely take advantage of the situation. Who knows, the Minister of Law candidate might …"
"Mm, that's why we have to get the prisoner out of the Ministry of Law. Once he's out, everything will be easier. We can even accuse King Duan of obstructing the Ministry of Law!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping said coldly.
"Prime Minister Yu, you're wise. However, the Ministry of Law is surrounded by the city guards. How are we going to get the prisoner out?" The Left Assistant Minister nodded and asked.
"When I came here, I had people bring the palanquin in. There are four boxes in my palanquin. These four boxes are exactly the same as the chairs in the palanquin. However, if all eight of you are placed in one palanquin, it will inevitably arouse suspicion. I just don't know if the two of you are willing to take this risk?"
"This …" The two assistant ministers understood what Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was trying to say.
It wasn't uncommon to hide people and items in a carriage. Especially in the palace, many concubines would use this method when they needed to purchase items.
In terms of safety, this method wasn't very safe.
However, it was the most common and convenient method.
"You don't have to worry. With me around, even if King Duan came personally, he wouldn't dare to open the palanquin and inspect it!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping could tell that the two assistant ministers were hesitating.
"Alright, since Prime Minister Yu Yiping is here, I have no problems."
"I have no problems either!"
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping spoke again. The two assistant ministers looked at each other and gritted their teeth, nodding in agreement.
"Mm, but Wen Chuan isn't here tonight. Out of these eight people, I will hide two in the carriage, and the two of you will hide another four. As for the remaining two …"
"Prime Minister Yu, don't worry. My wife is sightseeing outside tonight. I will get someone to call her over immediately. That way, we will be able to gather four carriages!" The Left Assistant Minister said.
"Alright, thank you for your hard work!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping nodded.
The Left Assistant Minister was elated when he saw the expression on Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's face. He could foresee that after this incident, the position of Minister of Law would fall into his hands.
In contrast to the Left Assistant Minister, the Middle Assistant Minister was frustrated.
He had only hesitated for a moment before letting the Left Assistant Minister take the credit.
Looking at the slightly smug face of the Left Assistant Minister, the Middle Assistant Minister almost wanted to bang his head against the door. Opportunities were truly fleeting!
Just a moment ago, he was mocking Wen Chuan for not knowing how to cherish opportunities. Now, it was his turn to miss another opportunity. He could only sigh.
…
Outside the Ministry of Law's office.
Two rows of city guards in bright armor stood guard at the two sides of the door. Each of them held a torch in their hands, illuminating the entire Ministry of Justice as if it was daytime.
Outside the walls of the yamen, teams of city guards were patrolling back and forth, holding torches in one hand and spears in the other.
Such a scene naturally attracted the attention of passers-by. However, they were merely spectators. None of them dared to go near the Ministry of Justice.
"What happened?"
"Who knows? I heard that a few Southern Region messengers were brought here from the Seven Star Lane. Those messengers seem to be trying to kill someone in the Seven Star Lane! "
"Kill someone? Who? "
"Who else could it be? Fang Zhengzhi. However, it seems like they didn't manage to kill him. Instead, they were arrested and sent to the Ministry of Law's jail. I wonder why the city guards surrounded the Ministry of Law?"
The crowd looked at the Ministry of Justice, which was tightly surrounded, and whispered to each other.
At that moment, a group of people rushed over from afar. The person at the front was dressed in a white robe and had a silver sword by his waist.
It was King Duan.
"Oh? King Duan is here! "
"Did something big happen?"
"It looks like the Ministry of Law isn't peaceful tonight."
The crowd watched as King Duan and the rest dashed towards them from afar. They instinctively retreated to the sides and watched with wide eyes.
"Your Highness!"
"Your Highness!"
The city guards greeted Lin Xinjue respectfully when they saw him.
"Mm, get up. Did anyone go in?" Lin Xinjue waved his hand at the kneeling Palace Guards and asked.
"Your Highness, the Left Prime Minister went in not long ago. We couldn't stop him. The Left Assistant Minister's wife also went in. The Left Prime Minister brought her in personally." One of the city guards reported.
"Oh, the Left Prime Minister came personally? He seems to be taking this seriously! " King Duan frowned. Just as he was about to speak again, the door to the Ministry of Law opened.
Then, the red door swung open from the inside.
King Duan's gaze froze as he smirked. "Yu Yiping, you didn't take the side door but the front door!"
It was just as King Duan had predicted.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping walked out of the main entrance. Four sedan chairs lined up in a row as they walked out of the main entrance of the Ministry of Law. They did so openly and openly.
"Stop right there!"
The city guards raised their spears in front of Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's carriage. Their spears glowed with a cold light.
"How dare you!" A shout came from the sedan chair. Then, the sedan door opened and Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping stepped out. He was dressed in a bright red robe.
His eyes were filled with coldness as he glanced at the city guards in front of the sedan.
The city guards took a step back when they saw Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping. Everyone in the capital knew about the reputation of the Left Prime Minister.
"As city guards, why are you blocking my way instead of protecting the capital? Who gave you the guts to do this?" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping glared at the city guards coldly as his aura surged.
The city guards took another two steps back when they heard Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's shout. All of them fell silent. After all, they couldn't answer Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's question.
"As the Prime Minister, it is understandable for you to reprimand the Palace Guards. However, I am in charge of the Palace Guards. Before you reprimand them, shouldn't you inform me first?" King Duan finally spoke up.
"Yu Yiping greets King Duan. Damn it, I didn't see Your Highness. However, I really didn't expect that Your Highness would still be in the mood to … take a stroll in front of the Ministry of Law after such a huge incident?" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was stunned for a moment before he replied fearfully.
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