Chapter 332 Loyalty Is Evident

"Your Majesty, on my way home yesterday, I encountered the housekeeper of General Liang's family fighting against the doctor of Tong'antang with the young master who is serving as the minister."

"After asking, I learned that General Liang's daughter-in-law had a difficult childbirth and was in critical condition. Many doctors were called in but they were unable to do anything. One accident could kill two people."

"I was anxious and snatched the doctor from Master Ren. I was also afraid that the doctor at Tongantang was not good at medical skills, so I took Miss Zisu away from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."

"Although General Liang's daughter-in-law and her son are safe in the end, Miss Zisu is a prisoner. I took her away privately, which violated the laws of Daxuan. Please punish her!"

Ning Chen has a well-behaved face and focuses on honesty.

Emperor Xuan said with a straight face, "Since you know that it is against the law, why do you still do it?"

"Your Majesty! General Liang is guarding Beilinguan, fighting for the country, and guarding the territory. His family is being humiliated at the feet of the emperor. This will not only chill the hearts of the soldiers, but your Majesty will also be criticized."

"I can't bear the thought of someone criticizing Your Majesty behind your back. I will die for humiliating you... I can die, but I can never let anyone say that Your Majesty is not at all wrong."

"But I did do something wrong. I know that I am guilty, so please punish me!"

Emperor Xuan couldn't hold back his lips. This boy was really trying to protect his face.

This boy finally grew up and knew how to respect the imperial power and protect the face of the Tian family.

Emperor Xuan was very pleased.

Quan’s father-in-law has a look of contempt on his face, he’s a flatterer, and he doesn’t forget to flatter you when he makes a mistake... Huh, my father-in-law is ashamed to be in your company.

"Now that you know you were wrong, tell me, how should I punish you?"

Ning Chen lowered his head with an honest look on his face, "Everything I have is given to you by your Majesty. You can punish me however you want!"

Emperor Xuan showed a happy and satisfied smile on his face.

"Okay, let's get up! Will you use your brain more when doing things in the future?"

"You took Miss Zisu from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. You should give me a break in time and explain the reason. I won't be caught off guard in the court today."

"Let's do this. I'll fine you half a year's salary and give Quan Sheng as compensation... In order to help you, Quan Sheng helped me act to protect you, so I was fined one year's salary."

Ning Chen looked at Eunuch Quan in astonishment, and then said hurriedly: "I am not thinking carefully. Thank you for your kindness! I accept the punishment."

Of course he didn't think about it carelessly, but he did it deliberately.

If you get the discount, there will be no such painful tricks.

He risked his own life to take away Zisu from the Ministry of Punishment to protect Liang Jingwu's daughter-in-law and her son, and was later fined half a year's salary... Liang Jingwu knew that, so why couldn't he shed tears of gratitude to himself?

What does half a year's salary count?

What he wants is for Liang Jingwu and the 100,000 troops at Beilinguan to be on his side, and what he wants is for the military's morale to be with him.

Ning Chen thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report."

Emperor Xuan hummed and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I want to sue Commander Nie!"

"Huh?" Emperor Xuan looked at him in surprise, "What's wrong with Commander Nie?"

Ning Chen looked aggrieved, "He scolded me and told me to get out... and even threw money into my face to humiliate me."

Emperor Xuan's eyes lit up slightly, and his curiosity was suddenly aroused.

Ning Chen's lips twitched, it seemed that Emperor Xuan was also very gossipy.

Emperor Xuan asked with great interest: "What's going on? Tell me carefully."

"Back to Your Majesty! Commander Nie has a younger brother named Nie Feng. He is a scholar and has failed many tests...I met him on the street that day and saw that his clothes were shabby and his face was full of sadness."

"After asking, I learned that Commander Nie's parents are bedridden and require medication all year round. In addition to the expenses of his brother's education, Commander Nie's salary has long been beyond his means, and he lives in poverty."

"Commander Nie's wife thought he was poor and divorced a few years ago. His brother is still unmarried... Seeing how pitiful he was, I thought of lending them some money to help them tide over their difficulties."

"Who knew that Commander Nie didn't know what was good and what was wrong? He didn't want me to bribe him. Not only did he scold me, but he also threw money at me. It's so humiliating!"

Emperor Xuan was stunned!

As his personal guard commander, Nie Liang has been investigated by his ancestors for eighteen generations.

Nie Liang's parents were bedridden all year round. He knew this...but Nie Liang's annual salary was only two to three thousand taels. He did not expect to live in such poverty.

Emperor Xuan turned to look at Eunuch Quan.

Eunuch Quan hurriedly leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't even know about this."

Emperor Xuan looked at Ning Chen, "I know, I will help you reprimand Nie Liang later."

Ning Chen's face was filled with happiness and he smiled innocently, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Ning Chen, where is Zisu now?"

Ning Chen hurriedly said: "At the inn... I wanted to send Miss Zisu back to the Penal Department Prison last night, but it was too late... Moreover, the Penal Department Prison was cold and damp. Miss Zisu is a weak woman, so she stayed there for a long time." He is not in good health either.”

"So, I arranged for her to rest in an inn for one night... thinking that as soon as she leaves the palace, she will be sent back to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."

Emperor Xuan waved his hand, "There is no need to send her back to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. I have already pardoned her."

Ning Chen pretended to be shocked!

In fact, the development of things was all in his plan.

Emperor Xuan sighed, "The Yan family was harmed by traitors, but in the end it was my imperial pen that approved it... I feel sorry for the Yan family."

"In this case, you go back and ask Miss Zisu if she would like to enter the Imperial Hospital?"

"If she doesn't want to, I won't force her... If she is willing to stay in the capital, I will compensate her with a house. If she wants to open a medical clinic, I can also help."

Ning Chen leaned over and said, "Your Majesty is merciful!"

Emperor Xuan nodded slightly, then waved his hand, "Okay, please step back!"

"By the way, go see Huai'an! You are going to get married soon. Let's get to know each other better."

Ning Chen hurriedly said: "My lord, I obey the order!"

After Ning Chen saluted, he exited the imperial study.

Emperor Xuan suddenly laughed for no reason, shook his head and said: "This Nie Liang... I saw the right person!"

"Actually, if he were willing, the civil and military officials in the court would rush to give him money... But he lives in such poverty, which is a lesson in loyalty!"

"Quansheng, Xuan Nieliang comes in to see me!"

"Yes!" Grandpa Quan walked out with small steps, and soon brought Nie Liang in.

"My lord, see your majesty!"

Emperor Xuan looked at Nie Liang, "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Nie Liang, I heard that Ning Chen gave you money?"

As soon as Nie Liang stood up, he was so frightened that he fell to his knees on the ground and said in panic: "Your Majesty, forgive me. Lord Ning did lend me some money, but I didn't ask for it."

Emperor Xuan raised his lips slightly, very satisfied with Nie Liang's approach.

"Ning Chen is also kind-hearted. He lends you money, but you don't want it...and throws the money at him, which is a bit humiliating."

Nie Liang had a question mark on his forehead.

When did he throw the money at Ning Chen?

Nie Liang suddenly remembered what Ning Chen had said before, that he would not let him collect cash and would help him solve his difficulties.

Could this be Ning Chen's method?

"Nie Liang, you know that I love Ning Chen, but you still dare to do this? Aren't you afraid that he will wear small shoes for you?"

Nie Liang said in fear: "I have received your majesty's trust by the grace of God. I shall swear allegiance to your majesty to the death and protect your majesty... If I accept money from Lord Ning, others will definitely follow suit and get out of hand."

"That's why I returned the money to Lord Ning in this way... just to prevent anyone from bribing me in the future."

"Marquis Ning is magnanimous and can certainly understand my difficulties."

Emperor Xuan was very pleased with Nie Liang's loyalty.

"Ning Chen has just complained to me about your case."

Nie Liang said hurriedly: "I know that I am guilty, please punish me!"