Chapter 287 Ministry of Justice

Emperor Xuan tried his best to suppress the raised corners of his mouth and said calmly: "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ning Chen stood up and looked at Emperor Xuan with a smile.

He is very relaxed now.

Judging from the marriage granted by Emperor Xuan, Zisu's matter did not involve him.

The matter between him and the empress was not violent.

So far, he's safe.

Emperor Xuan looked at Ning Chen with some regret in his eyes, "He is dark, but his body is much stronger."

Ning Chen leaned over and said, "The battlefield is the best training for people."

Emperor Xuan nodded slightly and said, "I grant you a marriage, do you have anything to say?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty! The Ninth Princess is beautiful, lively and cheerful. It will really blow up the Ning family's ancestral grave for me to marry the princess."

Emperor Xuan's mouth twitched.

"In the past, when I offered you a marriage, you would find reasons to refuse. Why did you agree so happily this time?"

Because you gave the order directly this time and didn't give me a chance to refuse... Ning Chen secretly complained in his heart.

"Because I have figured it out. In the past, I refused because I thought I was not worthy of the noble princess... But this time I captured Fuzhou and regained the border, I feel that I am also a talent."

There was a smile on Emperor Xuan's lips, and he nodded slightly, "It's rare that your slender head has finally come to its senses."

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!"

In fact, he didn't hate the Ninth Princess.

Although the Ninth Princess is a little willful, she has a cheerful personality and is very beautiful.

Although her figure is far inferior to that of Yudie, she is better because she is younger and still has room for development.

He can't even talk about the ninth princess, but he still likes her.

It doesn't matter, there are many kinds of love, some have sex first and then love, some have love first and then love, but the procedures are different, but the results are the same.

Besides, this world is not that tolerant towards women. No one will ask you whether you love her or not.

Parents to enrich people.

If the parents think the two are suitable, then they are suitable. Women have no right to choose, and the same goes for princesses.

To put it bluntly, let’s not say that this is a marriage granted by His Majesty. Just as a princess, who would dare to bully her when she marries into her husband’s family?

"That's great. After the New Year, I will let someone choose a good time for you and Huai'an to get married as soon as possible."

Ning Chen thanked him again.

Emperor Xuan smiled and said: "You have been traveling all the way, so go home and have a look... Come to the palace tomorrow and talk to me about the border affairs."

"My lord, I obey the order!"

Ning Chen came out of the imperial study, pulled Nie Liang aside, and asked in a low voice: "Commander Nie, do you know about the Xiuzhou case?"

Nie Liang nodded, "I know! Why do you ask?"

"After all, the musket was lost in my hand. Although Your Majesty did not blame me, I do have a responsibility... Where is the captured woman being held?"

"That woman is acquainted with Mr. Geng, so His Majesty handed over the matter to the Ministry of Punishment for investigation."

Ning Chen hummed, "Then I'll leave first. I'll invite you to the Jiaofang Department for tea another day."

Nie Liang snorted, "I never go to that kind of place."

Ning Chen looked at him suspiciously, "The last time I met in the Jiaofang Division was really Commander Nie's brother?"

Nie Liang said with a straight face, "Of course! Could it be me?"

Ning Chen smiled and said, "I'll treat you to a drink some other time. I'll leave first!"

Nie Liang looked at Ning Chen's leaving figure and muttered: "How come this kid still remembers this?"

Ning Chen came out of the palace, rode on Diao Chan and went straight to the Criminal Department.

...

It's almost time to get off work.

Li Zhixing, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, had just come out of the Ministry of Punishment and was about to go home in a sedan chair.

Li Zhixing had just gotten half of his body into the sedan when suddenly there was a rapid sound of horse hooves behind him.

"Who is it? Stop it!"

The officer at the entrance of the criminal department reacted immediately, drew his sword and shouted angrily.

Li Zhixing got out of the sedan again and looked back... Want to see who dared to run wildly in front of the criminal department?

Ning Chen rode up to the front and dismounted.

This trip, he was exposed to the wind and sun all day long, and his whole body was quite dark. In addition, he was not wearing a fish-scale suit, so no one recognized him.

Seeing Ning Chen striding over, the officers from the Criminal Department immediately rushed over to protect Li Zhixing.

Ning Chen stood still and leaned down to bow: "Ning Chen, who is in silver clothes of the Supervision Department, has met Mr. Li."

All the government officials were stunned and stopped suddenly.

Li Zhixing was also shocked. Wasn't Ning Chen fighting at the border? Why did you suddenly appear here?

He took a few steps forward and looked carefully to see that it was really Ning Chen.

"It turns out to be Ning Yinyi. When did he come back?"

Li Zhixing knew about the great victory at the border. His Majesty mentioned this matter every time in the court these days.

But he didn't know Ning Chen was back.

Don't talk about him, how many people in the entire capital know about Ning Chen's return?

Ning Chen smiled and said, "I just returned to the capital."

Li Zhixing was an unsmiling person, but he also knew that the man in front of him was now an upstart military commander and His Majesty's favorite. Just because he captured Fuzhou and regained the border, he deserved everyone's respect.

"Congratulations to Ning Yinyi on his victory. I wonder what Ning Yinyi wants to talk to me about?"

Ning Chen clasped his fists, "I do have something to ask of Mr. Li. I heard that the main culprit in the Xiuzhou case is being held in the Criminal Department. I want to see her... Please make it convenient for Mr. Li."

Li Zhixing frowned slightly.

In fact, the Supervision Department and the Criminal Department are in a competitive relationship. Since the Supervision Department was established, the Criminal Department has become less important.

If it was an ordinary silver dress, Li Zhixing would have dismissed it with just one sentence.

But the person in front of him was Ning Chen, an upstart military general and His Majesty's favorite.

Li Zhi's behavior is unreasonable: "Ning Yinyi, His Majesty has a decree. This case will be investigated by the Ministry of Punishment."

Ning Chen smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, Ning Chen didn't come here to snatch this case...it's just because the matter has already involved me."

"I guess Master Li must have sent someone to Fuzhou to investigate, right?"

Li Zhixing didn't say anything. He did send someone to investigate. The musket was lost in Fuzhou, so naturally he had to investigate from the source.

Ning Chen clasped his fists and said, "To be honest, Miss Zisu and I have known each other since we were in Fuzhou. During the war, I was injured and it was Miss Zisu who treated me."

"As for the musket, it was lost in Fuzhou. I am to blame for this, so I want to see her."

Li Zhixing's eyes narrowed slightly and he stared at Ning Chen closely, "Does Ning Yinyi know what he is talking about? This matter is no longer as simple as losing a musket."

Ning Chen chuckled, "I know! The two missing muskets killed the prefect and governor of Xiuzhou, and almost injured King Duan. They were deeply implicated."

Li Zhixing said: "Since Ning Yinyi knows the seriousness of the matter, he should keep silent."

Ning Chen smiled calmly, "Could it be that if I didn't say anything, Master Li wouldn't be able to find out?"

Li Zhixing said solemnly: "Since this matter involves Ning Yinyi, we should avoid it."

"Ning sits upright and behaves upright. There is nothing to avoid? Mr. Li can report everything that happened today to Your Majesty... Even if Mr. Li doesn't say anything, I will report it to Your Majesty myself."

Ning Chen clasped his fists and saluted, "I would like to ask Mr. Li to make it convenient for me to meet Zisu and ask him clearly... It may also be helpful to the case. Mr. Li can be present throughout the whole process."

After saying this, Ning Chen stepped forward and quietly stuffed a banknote into his hand.

But he was blocked by Li Zhixing, "Although I am in a ruthless yamen like the Criminal Department, I am not an unreasonable person. I can let Ning Yinyi see the criminal, but I have to accompany him throughout the whole process."

Ning Chen smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Li, Ning has taken note of this favor!"

With that said, he forcibly handed the bank note to Li Zhixing.

Li Zhixing still wanted to refuse, but he heard Ning Chen say: "It's just a little tea fee. If Mr. Li returns it, it will be a slap in Ning Chen's face."

Li Zhixing thought for a moment and finally stuffed the banknote into his sleeve.