Xia Zuo and Xia Na then revealed to me that the police have formally indicted Xia Fan today, and the court announced that the trial will be held on the 15th of next month.

Xia Fan's question is very sensitive, I can't show any expression that I want to rejudge Xia Fan, that would make the Xia family disgusted with me, but I don't want to run for Xia Fan, so the best way is to avoid it.

When I heard the news of Xia Fan's trial on the 15th of next month, I said, "It's a pity that I can't stay in Zhongjing for a long time, so I can't go to the court to observe." ”

Xia Zuo said: "You also have your own affairs, it is better to have time, and don't force it if you don't have time." ”

I asked pretendedly, "Have you found a lawyer?" ”

Xia Zuo said: "The lawyer has been found, he is the best barrister in Zhongjing, and he has been defending the dignitaries in Zhongjing, and I heard that it is very good." ”

I laughed and said, "It's not cheap." ”

Xia Na said: "Xia Fan's case alone is a million. ”

I said: "Being a lawyer is really profitable, a case is a million, maybe you can earn tens of millions a year, and there is no risk." ”

Xia Na said: "Usually, it is not so high, but because this case is more sensitive and involves Kaohsiung and Prince Yong." ”

I said, "No matter what, it's always better to have a good lawyer to defend Xia Fan, what does the lawyer say?" ”

Xia Zuo said: "He said that Xia Fan personally admitted that it was impossible to get away with the crime, and he could only find a way to reduce the criminal law, and in the best case, the sentence would be three years and the execution would be postponed." ”

I was surprised, "Isn't that equivalent to not going to jail?" ”

Xia Zuo said: "It's just the most ideal situation, but in fact, it may not achieve such an effect, and everything depends on the outcome of the defense when going to court." ”

I nodded, but I felt very unhappy in my heart, Xia Fan was suspected of rape, could he be so at large?

Then I told Xia Na and Xia Zuo that I would go back to Liangchuan the next day, Xia Na didn't have any friends in Zhongjing, and Murong Xiongwei was originally one, but because of Xia Fan and Gao Ziqi's affairs, the relationship was stiff, so I wanted me to stay with her, but I didn't agree.

After Xia Zuo and his wife left, Murong Feng came to see me overnight and told me the news that Emperor Zhengming was in very bad health, and although the doctors tried their best to save him, they could not completely cure his illness.

The doctor privately said that Emperor Zhengming had three years to live at most, so the battle for the throne was very urgent.

Murong Feng hoped to be canonized as the crown prince again, but Emperor Zhengming did not show the willingness of the relevant parties, and now he has a headache.

The most important thing is that the current first assistant Yan Gongquan is friendly with the second prince, and he is worried that Emperor Zhengming will be affected by the cabinet when he announces his heir.

When I heard what Murong Feng said, I frowned and said, "Your Highness, isn't there a way?" ”

Murong Feng thought for a while and said: "The succession to the throne actually has another aspect that can be affected, that is, whichever prince has a male under his knees, he will get a big advantage. ”

I was surprised, "Why is that?" ”

Murong Feng said: "In the Great Yan ancestral system, the throne is passed on to the son but not the daughter, so in order to avoid the succession of the next generation, it becomes very important whether the prince has a son under his knees. The most troublesome thing is that I don't have a son yet. ”

I said, "According to the doctor, the emperor still has three years to live, and His Royal Highness still has time. ”

Murong Feng frowned and said, "I've always wanted to have a son, but I haven't moved, I'm in a hurry." ”

When I heard Murong Feng's words, I also felt a headache, giving birth to a son really has to pay attention to chance, if you are lucky, you will be hit with one shot, but if you are unlucky, you will struggle for several years without results.

After thinking about it, he said, "Your Highness, have you ever thought about the issue of the crown princess?" ”

Murong Feng said: "I've thought about it, but I can't divorce her, so as not to fall into the hands of others again, and my impression of the emperor will be even worse." ”

I said, "Then I'll have to find another way." After thinking about it, he said, "Has Your Highness ever thought of having someone secretly give birth to one for you, and then pretend that it was the crown princess who gave birth to it?" This matter, as long as you discuss it with the crown princess, for the sake of the throne, for the sake of Her Royal Highness, and for herself, she will definitely agree. ”

Murong Feng nodded and said, "I'll go back and discuss it with her before making a decision." ”

I said, "Is there any movement on the part of the other princes?" ”

Murong Feng said: "Murong Hang announced that his wife was pregnant some time ago, and it is said that it is very likely to be a boy. ”

I said, "Then Your Highness must hurry up, and you must not lag behind in this matter." Those who achieve great things are informal, and don't lose the opportunity to inherit the throne for this reason. ”

Murong Feng said: "Well, in addition to Murong Hang's movement, I heard that Murong Qi also has plans to get married. ”

I said, "It seems that he also realizes the importance of having no heirs, and His Highness should pay more attention to it." ”

In fact, not only Murong Qi is planning to get married, but Murong Siqi, who is not yet married, is also preparing for marriage.

Almost all the princes realized that the emperor was not in good health and the key impact of having no heirs, and they all wanted to give birth to a son as soon as possible to increase their bargaining chips.

Then I asked Ji Shaojun about his origin, and Murong Feng told me that Ji Shaojun was born in the Ji family, a family of generals, and although he is only in his early thirties, he has made many military exploits, is already a major general, leads an army, and is also a celebrity under Murong Qi.

Murong Feng then asked me why I suddenly asked about Ji Shaojun, and I told Murong Feng that after leaving the palace, Ji Shaojun greeted me, and I was curious, so I asked casually.

Murong Feng nodded and said: "This person has great potential, I originally wanted to win over Ji Shaojun, but he has a better relationship with Murong Qi, basically impossible." ”

After chatting with Murong Feng in this way, it was not until three o'clock in the morning that Murong Feng returned to his mansion in Zhongjing under the escort of Lord Hou and others.

The next day, I set off back to Liangchuan, Prince Yong's mansion, Xia Zuo's family came to see me off, even Murong Siqi actually came in person, when he came, he also brought a beautiful woman aged about twenty-four or five years old, dignified and elegant, should be everyone's lady, the two looked intimate, like a couple.

I asked Murong Ziyan privately who the woman beside Murong Siqi was, and Murong Ziyan told me that the woman's name was Yu Meiling, and she was the pearl of the Yu family, a famous family in Zhongjing, and it was very likely that she would become Murong Siqi's wife.

After getting on the plane, Shi Zhao smiled and said that every time I come to Zhongjing, I feel different, I feel like I'm climbing up, getting higher and higher each time, and maybe I can be crowned king in the future.

It is my dream to become the king, but as far as I know, it may be a bit unrealistic.

In today's Dayan country, there are only a few people who have been named dukes, all of whom are dominantly bigwig-level figures in China, and even it is so difficult to be crowned a duke, so you can imagine the difficulty of being crowned a king with a different surname.

Back in Liangchuan City, Guo Tingting had already prepared a drinking party for me to celebrate, and I appeared in a formal dress that night, wearing a bull badge representing the barony.

The moment I appeared, the scene boiled.

All the people are cheering for me, cheering for me, and being proud of me.

"Brother Kun, that's great!"

"It's still called Brother Kun?"

"It's time to call the sir!"

"Lord Mo!"

The scene was full of jubilation, and what I didn't expect was that in the middle of the reception, some important officials of the municipal government, including Gao Ziqi, also came to congratulate me.

When I saw Gao Ziqi, I knew that she was coming out of courtesy, but I still felt very embarrassed.

Finding an opportunity, I personally served a glass of wine and talked to Gao Ziqi.

"Mayor Gao, I toast you."

I bowed and said.

Gao Ziqi smiled and said yes, and then said: "You are beautiful now, you are named a lord, and you are in charge of the south gate, you want to be famous, you want to have power, Your Highness still values you so much, you will definitely have a bright future in the future." ”

I smiled and said, "Where can I compare to Mayor Gao, you are the mayor of a city, I am just a gangster." ”

Gao Ziqi said: "I know very well how I got this mayor. After speaking, he paused, raised his glass and said, "Mo Xiaokun, I respect you for this cup." ”

I looked at Gao Ziqi, then raised my wine glass, clanged the ground, drank a glass with Gao Ziqi, and then said, "What does Mayor Gao want to tell me today?" ”