Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 205 Ingratitude and Deceit (40)

Bu Shaoluan could never have imagined that the imperial edict he sent out would become Ning Yi's best excuse.

In March of the second year of the Zhengqian reign, a series of missing girl cases in the capital over the past few years were uncovered, causing an uproar throughout the court and the public.

There is much discussion among the public.

In May of the second year of the Zhengqian era, Ning Yi, in a wheelchair, entered the Taihe Hall with relevant case files.

That was the longest morning court session Bu Shaoluan had ever attended since he ascended the throne.

In five months, Ning Yi connected several long-standing cases of missing girls in the capital, involving more than a dozen powerful and influential families.

Ning Yi leaned on his cane, but stood ramrod straight.

Every time a name is read aloud, every charge of a crime is a blow to these aristocratic families.

The Feng family was the first to stick their neck out.

Great families always have some unsavory stories.

The Feng family is powerful, and moreover, Feng Yan has been the only son in the family since childhood. Over the years, Grand Secretary Feng has covered up many things for him, so he naturally cannot withstand close scrutiny.

The moment Grand Secretary Feng saw that Ning Yi was safe and sound, he knew that he could not save his son.

If they want to protect Feng Yan, the Feng family's foundation will definitely be shaken.

It's useless now, it's really useless now.

If they sever ties, they can preserve the Feng family's foundation.

At least the Feng family still has a descendant.

Thinking of his beloved youngest son, Grand Secretary Feng closed his eyes.

Abandon the car to save the handsome man.

Grand Secretary Feng was a man of integrity and uprightness.

Throughout the morning court session, Bu Shaoluan's brow remained furrowed.

There were basically no members of aristocratic families in the Shen Party, and Ning Yi's interference severely weakened the royalist party.

The two rows of people in the imperial court were clearly divided: one row had ashen faces, while the other row was gloating.

As Bu Shaoluan listened to Ning Yi's account, his gaze fell on the young man who hadn't offered any opinion throughout.

He recalled Shen Xuntang's behavior after letting Ning Yi into the house that day.

It was as if they were waiting for Ning Yi to come.

Ning Yi is gone, and the mission is complete.

Bu Shaoluan frowned.

He really didn't want to speculate too much, but Shen Xuntang was hiding too many things from him.

Was it to weaken the royalists' power and expand their own?

Bu Shaoluan couldn't understand it.

He always felt that there was a layer of fog blocking his way.

Meanwhile, things below were already in complete chaos.

Ning Yi's figure had become noticeably thinner than before, and his once robust physique now appeared somewhat frail.

Even with a limp, he still stood straight.

"Your Majesty, all those involved in the case are recorded in this file. Please make your decision."

Ning Yi stood there with her head down, her steps slightly unsteady, yet she remained steadfast, seeking an answer.

Bu Shaoluan is not a good person.

His childhood experiences meant that no one taught him to be a good person.

But when he saw the lives listed in the case file, although he couldn't empathize, he knew the seriousness of the matter.

Ning Yi struggled to stand, trying to demand justice, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

Bu Shaoluan put away the case file. "In that case, Minister Ning will be the presiding judge in this case. The verdict will be decided by Minister Ning. According to the law, there must be no cover-up!"

Ning Yi's face lit up with joy; though her haggard face showed exhaustion, it was filled with excitement.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

The dozen or so people behind Grand Secretary Feng had ashen faces, but they couldn't utter a word of rebuttal.

Ning Yi is upright and incorruptible, a neutral figure in the court, and a rare example of integrity. It is almost impossible to get him to go easy on you.

Moreover, the eunuch faction is still eyeing the situation covetously, and they won't let this good opportunity slip by.

This time, we've really messed up.

Grand Secretary Feng remained relatively calm and was the first to follow suit, saying, "Your Majesty is wise!"

For a time, the government and the public alike spoke with one voice.

Grand Secretary Feng walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a calm expression.

Shen Xuntang walked up to him with a smile, "Grand Secretary Feng, you've really put righteousness before family ties today."

Grand Secretary Feng ignored the sarcastic remarks of his rival and strode away, but Gu Yao stopped him with a smile.

Looking at the arm stretched across his face, Grand Secretary Feng's expression darkened.

He didn't know what had gotten into this eunuch today, insisting on stopping him to mock him.

On ordinary days, they at least maintain a semblance of decorum.

Recalling his humiliation in court today, Grand Secretary Feng was also furious, glaring angrily at the young man in front of him.

Moreover, Ning Yi was able to stand unharmed in the court, and he didn't believe for a second that it had nothing to do with the person in front of him.

He made a mistake today, and he admits defeat.

Next time, things might not be so simple.

Grand Secretary Feng gave a mocking smile, "Chief Minister Shen, are you determined to force this old man like this?"

"Why would Grand Secretary Feng think of me that way?"

Gu Yao's smile remained unchanged, but he pretended to be hurt by those words.

But no matter how you look at it, it looks completely fake.

Grand Secretary Feng did not want to say more and was about to leave.

Gu Yao did not stop him again.

"I just couldn't bear the thought of the Feng family having no descendants. Since Grand Secretary Feng thinks of me in such a despicable way, then let it be."

Gu Yao was about to walk into the palace when Grand Secretary Feng stopped him.

His eyes widened in fury as he demanded, "What do you mean?"

Gu Yao feigned surprise, but his eyes were full of schadenfreude. "Doesn't Grand Secretary Feng know? Your concubine is having an affair with another man!"

The young man leaned close to the middle-aged man's ear, his voice, tinged with mockery, sounded to Grand Secretary Feng like the whisper of a demon.

Enraged, he raised his hand to grab the young man's collar.

Gu Yao paused on his toes, then lightly stepped back, creating just enough distance to avoid Grand Secretary Feng's hand.

The handsome young man was dressed in a vermilion court robe, and he was unbelievably beautiful.

That exquisitely delicate hand gently patted her collar, as if brushing off something dirty.

Grand Secretary Feng's eyes widened, his finger trembling as he pointed at Gu Yao. He was breathless and unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Gu Yao maintained his calm and collected expression. "I'm just trying to give you a friendly reminder. Don't end up raising someone else's child and wasting your own son's life."

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow, flicked his sleeves, and turned to leave with a flourish.

He also ignored Grand Secretary Feng's ashen face.

Ning Yi was pushed along by someone, blending into the crowd to watch this scene, a smile playing on her lips.

"Tang Er, look at the appearance of the Lord Seal Master. He really does look like a treacherous and cunning manipulator."

Tang Er remained silent.

Ning Yi didn't pay much attention. He turned to look at the man with a cold expression and teased, "You're so sullen, how does the Master of the Seal tolerate your personality?"

Ning Yi's movements were a bit too forceful, pulling at the wound on his leg, causing his face to contort in pain.

Tang Er sighed, seemingly helpless, and pressed the person's shoulder to straighten their body.

"Don't move around too much since your leg injury hasn't healed yet."

Ning Yi smiled indifferently.

"It was worth it to sacrifice a leg so that these girls could rest in peace!"

Tang Er looked at Ning Yi's genuine smile, pursed his lips, and said nothing more, but simply pushed the person towards the palace gate.

The figures in crimson and purple went in opposite directions, gradually disappearing into the distance.