The trial of Zhang Siwei. Now it's over. And that day in Dali Temple. There are a lot of people there. So the matter is still inconclusive. But people saw it that day. So when the trial is over. Someone told the story early. Other words. In fact, the people in the criminal department have not returned from Shanxi. The case is not completely over yet. Many people are already celebrating Zhang Siwei. Of course, some people just celebrate on their own. Celebrate Feng Bao is deflated.

But even so. But that's just a small fraction of the people. Someone who will really make a fuss about it. Actually, it's very little. For most people. All very calm. And. Those who say it is a celebration. They themselves rejoice. Those who put on a big feast will not be counted. And those who are so-called celebrating for Zhang Siwei. In fact, Zhang Siwei is nowhere to be seen.

All in all. The court is very quiet now. The most important thing is: Feng Bao, who is at the center of this matter. It was very quiet. Merely. He was quiet though. But it must be very annoyed in the heart. And Feng Bao understood. This thing. He was already a complete failure, so to speak. No amount of noise can change that.

Especially the Empress Dowager Li, although she didn't say it explicitly. But she definitely already knew about it. Feng Bao naturally understands this. He also knows. Empress Dowager Li doesn't trouble herself. is also because he is still of great use to Empress Dowager Li now. But Feng Bao knew. Empress Dowager Li is bound to beat herself. I just don't know what it will be. And in the face of this situation. Feng Bao has to be even more low-key during this time. If you make another mess. That's what would make his current situation bad.

Feng Bao, who understands this deeply. Naturally, you have to keep a low profile. Here's why. The reason why the court was very quiet during this time.

Half a month has passed. The weather is also gradually entering the end of summer. It's late summer though. But it's the hottest time. Especially in this part of the capital. Although there is also a lot of rain. But the time is very short. After the rain stopped. The sun is shining like this. It's hotter.

And in this weather. It seems that God still thinks that people's hearts are not high enough. I have to make a fuss.

First things first. It was the person sent by the Criminal Department to Shanxi to finally investigate Zhang Siwei's affairs. Returned. And sure enough. They brought back the news. It is exactly the same as what Zhang Siwei said in the public hall of Dali Temple at that time. They asked many people in Wang Chonggu's army. The result was the same answer for all. It is said that Zhang Siwei was indeed in the army during that time. And it's being punished.

In this way. Zhang Siwei's suspicion was naturally lifted. And the sin of deceit. It's not that no one talks about it these days. It's just that it has already become Feng Bao's laughing stock. Of course. It's just a lot of people talking behind their backs or in private. In front of outsiders. Naturally, I won't say it. Feng Bao during this time. It's very normal. But on weekdays, he looks at people's eyes. It always feels like something is wrong. Although there is no indication of anything. However, many people are cautious.

And after Zhang Fan knew about it. There is inevitability in my heart. But at the same time, I was very surprised. After all, it was at the time. He discussed good things with Zhang Siwei and Wang Chonggu through Liang Chao. Now that it has been fulfilled, there is naturally no problem. But what surprised him was. It's going to go so well.

The so-called smooth here. It's not about the outcome of things. It's through. After all. Wang Chonggu's character. Zhang Fan is also very clear. Wang Chonggu's life is above board. Never do anything that is not in line with the king's law. Even he was able to get to where he is today. is also completely on his own, step by step, down-to-earth.

And Wang Chonggu is a person. That's definitely the kind of right and wrong and lies in officialdom that I hate the most. Even if it's at the risk of killing your head. But for Wang Chonggu. He's going to do it rightly. Definitely not hidden.

And for this kind of thing that has been falsely accused. It looks like Wang Chonggu. As long as you haven't done it yourself. Then there is no need to be afraid of anyone. And even if it is punished for it. Even lost his head. As long as you haven't done it yourself. That's to be above board. Even if it's death. There were no complaints.

But this time. I don't know why. Wang Chonggu actually compromised. Zhang Fan didn't know what the situation was at that time. But Zhang Fan is sure of one thing. Wang Chonggu will agree to this matter. That's definitely not the one in the past, Zhang Siwei is his nephew. For people like Wang Chonggu. Loved ones are important. But the relatives are definitely not able to rise to the extent that they can affect his morality.

The only thing that can be explained is. Wang Chonggu understood that this matter was not just Zhang Siwei's death. If you say that Zhang Siwei is abandoned, he is alone. can solve this matter. Able to put the imperial court on the right track. If Feng Bao can be allowed to give up from now on. Don't say that Zhang Siwei is his nephew. Even if it's his own son. He didn't have anything to be reluctant to. And. With his understanding of Zhang Siwei. Zhang Siwei is not the kind of person who only cares about himself.

But. Obviously, this is not something that can be done so easily. And it's the opposite. If Zhang Siwei really had an accident. The court will be even more chaotic. So. Wang Chonggu understood this truth. And for the sake of this thing. Then the morality of the individual can be put aside. After all. He is a general who has led troops for many years. The battlefield is changing. It also makes his actions not just stick to one or the other.

If it is said. Just a slight change. Even if it's a little bit of principle. But it can lead to very important results. Then Wang Chonggu still did it. After all. He's not Hai Jui's brainless. It's not that he doesn't praise Hai Jui. Merely. Hai Jui's approach is too easy to offend people. Originally. endured it for a while. But it can keep more people. But. If you offend a bunch of people because of a few people. That's more than worth the loss.

In a word. This is the end of the matter. The whole court is now stable. At least on the surface. But the undercurrent below. But it's even more difficult than some time ago.

Zhang Siwei was successfully exonerated from crime. It shows one thing. That's what Empress Dowager Li commanded. It's about to start in earnest.

As a matter of fact. That thing. Zhang Fan and Feng Bao had already started preparing in secret. And. Zhang Fan is naturally very concerned about this matter. After all, he also understood. Those of the clan. Although it is not very strong. But nominally, it's hard to mess with. And what Zhang Fan understands best in his heart is. In the future, Zhu Yijun wants to be pro-government. These people are definitely going to be a big problem too.

Zhang Fan just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. A lesson for these people. Of course. And not a serious lesson. At most, find a particularly unlucky one. It's just a good example to kill chickens and monkeys. And the so-called most unlucky. It won't be bad luck either. At most, they were put under house arrest in the capital. It's in the capital. Then it depends on how Empress Dowager Li decides in the end. However, Zhang Fan estimated. It will definitely not make him feel better.

And for Feng Baolai. He is more concerned about this matter than Zhang Fan. After all, what happened to Zhang Siwei before. Empress Dowager Li knew it. Feng Bao has also been waiting for Empress Dowager Li to really punish him. But half a month has passed. Empress Dowager Li didn't say anything. Nothing has been done.

If it is said that the Empress Dowager Li was immediately dismissed. Let people beat him. Or if you give him some very difficult errand. Then Feng Bao was relieved. After all, that represents. Empress Dowager Li didn't intend to pursue it too much. Just a reminder to him.

But Empress Dowager Li didn't say it so slowly. This made Feng Bao very worried. This sense of uncertainty awaited him that he didn't know what was going on. Put it on anyone. It's not going to feel good. The same goes for Feng Bao.

Actually, let's talk about it. Although Empress Dowager Li is a character. Authoritarian tricks. There is also a set of governing the country. But she hadn't risen to the point where it was unpredictable. And for Feng Baolai. With his ability, he wanted to see clearly what Empress Dowager Li was thinking. There is still no problem.

But the identity of Empress Dowager Li is there. She is now the de facto ruler. Nameless though. But there is reality. Her words can kill people. Even Feng Bao is what she needs so much now. But that doesn't mean it's necessary. And it's not the only one. If Feng Bao is too disobedient. Empress Dowager Li would never need a disobedient person.

So. Facing the Empress Dowager Li. Feng Bao didn't dare to speculate. Even if you have something in mind. I would never dare to do it without permission. In case you make a mistake. Then there's really no going back.

And so things settled down. And this time. The only news that was delivered in the imperial court was. Everyone in the Northeast knew he wanted to rebel. is Wang Gao, who can't do anything to him because he has no evidence. There was movement.

Said over there. There was a group of people. I don't know exactly how many. But the people who killed Wang Gao everywhere. And it's not indiscriminate killing. Instead, he specially picked up those generals under Wang Gao and killed them. And so much time has passed. Partial. Wang Gao didn't catch anyone. But more than a dozen of his subordinates have been lost.

This made the palace angry. The action was also exposed. Most importantly. The imperial court also knew about Wang Gao's actions some time ago.

But this kind of thing. There's really nothing to be happy about. Although it is good to know the news. But the content of the message. But it is a sign of war.

Zhang Fan who got the news. Just a slight smile. He was happiest. Wang Degui didn't have an accident, that's the best news.

And with this thing happening. Zhang Fan's youngest daughter. Zhang Lianqing also arrived at the day of the full moon.