There was a long-standing tone in the voice, more like an order.

Xu Qi'an boarded the carriage and entered the compartment.

In the spacious compartment, there was a bearded man sitting upright. He was wearing a light purple robe, had a square face, dark skin, and his eyes flashed like electricity, and he was aggressive.

The bearded man made a gesture of invitation, signaling Xu Qian to take a seat, and said in a deep voice:

"I heard that Xu Yinluo's cousin was involved in the imperial examination fraud case."

Xu Qi'an stared at him, tentatively said: "The general is"

The bearded man replied concisely: "Chu Xianglong, the deputy general of King Zhenbei."

Xu Qi'an, the deputy general of King Zhenbei, narrowed his eyes immediately, "Shouldn't the general be guarding the north? Why did you return to Beijing?"

"This is not something you, a silver gong, should ask." The bearded man said flatly.

He paused for a moment, then continued: "This general is looking for you to make a deal."

"General, please speak."

"Hand over the practice method of Vajra Magic, and this general will help you get him out of prison." Chu Xianglong stared at him with burning eyes.

Sure enough, it is for the Vajra Divine Art, and yes, there is no warrior who would not miss this body-protecting magical art. In the indestructible body of the monk Shenshu, there is the Vajra Divine Art.

In this way, Cao Guogong and this person are plotting my Vajra magic, taking advantage of the fire to grab benefits from me

"Buddhism's King Kong is undefeated. It's not for ordinary people to learn. It takes a great opportunity." Xu Qi'an reminded.

"I don't need you to remind me, since you have learned the Vajra Divine Kung Fu, it means that you have understood the profound meaning of it. Whether you can burn out the profound meaning of the Vajra Divine Kung Fu is a matter for the general himself." Chu Xianglong issued a reassurance:

"As long as you burn out the magic art, this general will have his own way to catch people."

You don't just want to suck the bones from me, you also want to play with my IQ by the way?Xu Qi'an sneered in his heart and asked:

"Dare to ask the general, how to get people?"

"I have my own way." Chu Xianglong replied calmly.

"The case behind this case is very extensive and complicated, and those civil servants won't listen to you. General, please don't treat me as a three-year-old child." Xu Qi'an sneered unceremoniously.

"I only said to find people, not to exonerate him." Chu Xianglong stared at Xu Qi'an with sharp eyes, and said:

"He is just a small person, and no one will really cling to him. I am sure that he will be given a lighter punishment, and he will be able to take the imperial examination again after a delay of three years at most.

"Based on the painstaking management of Yunlu Academy in Qingzhou, that would be the best place for him."

Xu Qi'an's eyes flashed, and said: "Okay! However, my request is to save people first."

Chu Xianglong nodded: "Yes."

After finishing the conversation and leaving the carriage, Xu Qi'an stood on the side of the street expressionlessly.

Up to now, he can confirm Cao Guogong's real purpose behind fueling the flames.

"This group of dogs have been thinking about my Vajra magic for a long time. They were afraid of my popularity before, but now they are taking advantage of the imperial examination fraud case to suppress Erlang, so that I will obediently submit and hand over the Vajra magic.

"Okay, let's see how I cheat you."

When the carriage disappeared from sight, he did not return to the watchman's office, and disappeared at the end of the long street.

After a day and a night of fermentation, dissemination, and the promotion of interested people, the rumors of the imperial examination fraud case broke out the next day.

From the nobles to the common people, everyone is discussing this matter, and treat it as an after-dinner conversation.The most heated discussions were among scholars. Some people did not believe that Xu Huiyuan cheated, but more scholars chose to believe it, applauded the case, and praised the beautiful work of the imperial court. Those who cheated in the imperial examination should be severely punished, and scholars all over the world should be given an explanation.

Xu New Year's reputation took a turn for the worse, from a praised and admired Huiyuan to a villain who was criticized by everyone.

Xu Xinnian, who was in prison, didn't know anything about it. He was facing the first interrogation by the Ministry of Punishment and the government.

"Bang, bang!" The jailer knocked on the fence with a stick and shouted:

"Xu Nian, come out with me, the adults will interrogate you."

On the other side, in the interrogation room, the servant of the criminal department and Shao Yin from the government office sat behind the table, drinking tea and discussing the case.

"Master Shi Lang, why don't you use torture?" Shao Yin asked doubts.

"Sun Shangshu's order," the servant explained, and then said disdainfully:

"Then Xu New Year is just a brat. I will give him a slap in the face later to make him lose his position, and then interrogate him slowly. At that time, I have to trouble Mr. Shaoyin to put on a red face."

Shao Yin of the government office nodded: "You can also threaten with criminal law. The current students are quick-spoken, but when they see blood, they will turn pale with fright."

All the officials smiled. They were all experienced interrogators, and they were able to handle a young student with ease.

The jailer led Xu Xinian out of the cell, came to the interrogation room, bowed to several officials in the room, and said:

"My lords, bring the criminal Xu New Year here."

After speaking, he tactfully withdrew.

Xu Nian stood at the door and glanced at the scene of the interrogation room. There were two officials in scarlet robes sitting behind the main table.

On both sides are a number of officials accompanying the interrogation, officials who took notes, and a white-clothed magician from the Sitianjian.

"Snapped!"

The servant of the criminal department grabbed the gavel and slapped the table, and said in a deep voice, "Xu New Year, someone reported that you bribed the chief examiner Zhao Tingfang to participate in the imperial examination fraud. Is it true?"

Xu Nian shook his head: "It's nonsense."

The minister of punishment sneered, and continued: "You bribed Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper with 300 taels of silver, and used the housekeeper as a medium to get the exam questions in advance.

"Zhao Tingfang's housekeeper, Zhu You, has confessed. This is his confession. You can see for yourself."

As he spoke, he took out a statement from his sleeve and asked the officials to submit it to Xu Xinian.

Xu Nian took it and read it carefully. The confession was written in great detail, even down to the time of the "transaction" between the two parties, with almost no loopholes.

"As expected of a member of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, even I, the client, can't see any flaws. However, I also have a certificate here, do you want to see it?" Xu Xinnian said.

"What proof?" asked the Minister of Justice.

"Take a pen, ink, paper and inkstone." Xu Erlang said lightly.

Immediately, the officials moved a small table and put pens, ink, paper and inkstone on it.

Wearing handcuffs and shackles, Xu Nian stood at the table, dipped his pen in ink, and wrote vigorously.

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