I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, I don't give up

Chapter 77: The End of Shilu

"Eunuch Zhang, please feel free to investigate in the mansion. I have acted with a clear conscience!" Zhu Houxuan did not say much. In fact, the two of them understood each other tacitly.

The investigation team moved into the Prince of Jing's Mansion, and Zhu Houxun ordered people to clean up some houses for the members of the investigation team to live in.

The news that Prince Jing was accused of treason spread throughout Qizhou in a very short time, and the entire Prince Jing's mansion was in panic.

This atmosphere reached its peak when the warships of Wuchang Wei arrived at Qizhou Wharf.

The news that King Jing was about to be finished was spreading in the city. It was only more than ten years ago that the third King Jing was escorted to the capital. Many people who witnessed this incident back then are still alive.

Many people heard the news and all kinds of monsters and demons came out.

Zhu Houxun, on the other hand, sat back on the throne and continued to comfort Concubine Liu who did not know the truth.

Under such circumstances, Concubine Liu did not have any complaints to Zhu Houxuan, which made Zhu Houxuan feel very warm.

The investigation team announced that the investigation was completed after only three days.

Everyone gathered in Chengyun Hall again, waiting for the announcement of the final result.

Shi Lu was also present. His face was flushed and he was very excited. He took the investigation team to see the weapons that had been made at Gongzheng Institute. He was surprised to find that the weapons were still there intact.

With this crucial evidence, he felt that he had won the game and simply ignored the hateful looks from the people in the mansion.

He also led the investigation team to visit the latest emerging industries in the Prince of Jing's Mansion, and paid special attention to the place where orphans were trained in the mansion.

Zhang Yong has actually been truly investigating the Prince of Jing's Mansion during the past three days, because after all, Prince of Jing will be returning to the capital with him. If there is anything wrong with Prince of Jing, he will also be in trouble, so he might as well take this opportunity to investigate it thoroughly. If there is really a problem, he will quickly cut it off. Of course, the degree of investigation must be controlled, otherwise it will offend Prince of Jing if it goes on for too long.

In fact, after three days of investigation, Zhang Yong felt quite refreshed. He had been in management positions for a long time and was currently supervising the 12th Regiment and the Chief of the Shenji Battalion. As someone who had truly led troops, he naturally knew the difficulty of managing so many people.

The factory in Prince Jing's mansion allowed him to see a new organizational management model. Although he did not have time to understand it in depth, he knew that this method was quite good when he saw the amazing work efficiency.

In short, after three days of investigation, Zhang Yong gave King Jing an additional evaluation of being extremely good at business.

"After three days of investigation, we have come to the conclusion that Shi Lu's accusations of His Royal Highness the Prince of Jing about illegal activities were all Shi Lu's own malicious imaginations. They were all false accusations against the Prince of Jing!" Zhang Yong announced the result very decisively.

"False accusation?" Shi Lu said in disbelief. "Didn't you see all those weapons? Didn't you see all those assassins? Didn't you see all those private soldiers' families? Are you blind?"

Shi Lu started roaring directly in Chengyun Hall. Two palace guards wanted to step forward to restrain him, but he broke free like a mad tiger. However, his hair was untied and his clothes were messy.

"How can you judge that I am making a false accusation? You are a eunuch who has never taken part in the imperial examination and have no honors. What qualifications do you have to judge that I am making a false accusation? I am a Jinshi! Jinshi! I have clearly made great contributions and was going to be promoted. It must be you, a eunuch, who was jealous of me being a Jinshi! You deliberately framed me." Shi Lu glared at Zhang Yong fiercely and roared loudly. His voice echoed throughout Chengyun Hall.

Zhang Yong's face darkened instantly. It had been many years since he had been pointed at and scolded like this.

"How dare you!" Huguang Governor Qin Jin shouted.

"You are all jealous of me! You are all jealous of me! You are all useless people, you are all jealous of me! You are jealous of me!" Shi Lu's eyes were full of bloodshot. Shi Lu had no scruples, and this time his attack was even wider.

The face of the imperial concubine Cui Yuan also darkened. Although he was well-known for his literary talent, he married the princess very early and had no achievements at all. This was an eternal pain in his heart.

Unlike the embarrassment of other people present, Huguang Governor Qin Jin, Qizhou Prefect Yu Zhong and the Ministry of Rites doctor in the investigation team felt more and more uncomfortable, because the three of them were also Jinshi graduates. The more Shi Lu scolded them, the more embarrassed they became.

They also cut ties with Shi Lu and denounced him.

Shi Lu has gone crazy. After the greatest hope in his heart was shattered, he was completely paranoid and fell into madness.

There was crying, laughing, and cursing, making the scene very ugly.

More palace guards rushed in, restrained Shi Lu, and blocked his mouth.

The Fengtian Hall fell silent again and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"This matter was all caused by Shi Lu. This man was blinded by greed and falsely accused His Royal Highness the Prince of Jing, alienating the friendship between the royal family members. His crime is extremely heinous and he almost made a big mistake. We will escort him to Beijing and hand the matter over to the Dali Temple for trial." Zhang Yong's expression eased a little.

The dust finally settled, and everyone in Prince Jing's mansion breathed a sigh of relief. There were tears in Concubine Liu's eyes.

"Thank you all for coming all the way to Qizhou to clear my name. I am deeply grateful. You all have worked hard in Qizhou for many days. Now that this matter has come to a conclusion, I don't need to avoid suspicion anymore. The food and wine have been prepared in the kitchen. Please come over and drink with me." Zhu Houxuan also stood up and said some polite words.

"Don't be anxious, Your Highness Prince Jing. We still have His Majesty's decree that has not been conveyed to you." Zhang Yong smiled and took out a bright yellow imperial edict.

"Your Highness Prince Jing, please accept the order." Zhang Yong said with a smile.

There was actually an imperial decree! Zhu Houxuan was shocked, but he still knelt down to receive the decree.

Although Yu Chunlai followed Zhang Yong and others back to Qizhou, he did not know about the emperor's commendation, so naturally he would not tell Zhu Houxuan.

Zhang Yong slowly opened the bright yellow imperial edict and read:
"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, decrees:

When I was in charge of government affairs, I heard that Prince of Jing Zhu Houxuan was cautious in guarding the vassal state, respectful to the wise and humble, loving the people like his own children, selflessly devoted to serving the public, observing propriety and justice, and possessing both talent and virtue.

I am very pleased and have specially granted him 500 hectares of fertile land near Qizhou to commend his contribution.

Admire this. "

After reading the imperial edict, Zhang Yong took out a wooden box and said, "Your Highness, Prince Jing, please stand up and accept the edict and express your gratitude. This box contains the land deed and the land map. Please keep it well."

The eyes of the people around him fell on Zhu Houxuan, with joy, amazement, and jealousy.
Concubine Liu was so excited that she covered her mouth.
Zhu Houxuan stood up calmly, looked at the imperial edict and wooden box handed to him, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty's commendation makes me very moved, but I cannot accept this imperial edict."

(End of this chapter)