After the marriage, the disabled war king was spoiled by me

"Qiao Zhiyu, you are so bold!" The emperor's voice echoed in the empty hall. His eyes were sharp as he looked directly at Qiao Zhiyu.

Qiao Zhiyu straightened his back and replied expressionlessly: "I am loyal to my duties and dare not have any selfish thoughts."

"Loyal to duty? Your son Qiao Fei is secretly communicating with the enemy country, don't you know about it?" The emperor's voice raised a few degrees.

Qiao Fei immediately retorted: "Father, I am innocent! Fei'er has never had any secret dealings with the enemy country. This is all Peng Qingling's conspiracy!"

Peng Qingling sneered: "Qiao Fei, you still dare to quibble? The evidence is irrefutable, and you still want to deny it?"

Du Chenting couldn't help but interrupt: "Peng Qingling, where is the evidence? Can you convict the Qiao family father and son based on your one-sided statement alone?"

The emperor waved his hand, and an eunuch immediately presented a stack of documents: "This is the evidence of Qiao Fei's communication with the enemy country. Take a look, Du Chenting."

Du Chenting took the document and frowned. The handwriting on it did look like Qiao Fei's. He looked at Qiao Zhiyu, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Qiao Zhiyu sighed deeply: "I have served my country and my people all my life, but I didn't expect to end up like this. Fei'er, have you ever done this?"

Qiao Fei's eyes were firm: "Father, I swear to heaven that this is not the case!"

Peng Qingling sneered: "Swear? Qiao Fei, do you think this is a joke?"

The emperor pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned to Du Chenting: "Du Chenting, what do you think of this?"

Du Chenting pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "I think this matter needs to be investigated in detail. Qiao Zhiyu and his son have made many contributions to the Western Wei Dynasty. If they are hastily convicted, it may chill the hearts of loyal officials in the world."

The emperor nodded and said, "Well, you are right. Then you will be responsible for investigating this matter and make sure to get to the bottom of it."

Du Chenting took the order and left the hall.

In the prison, Qiao Zhiyu and his son were speechless. Qiao Zhiyu looked at his son, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes: "Fei'er, do you know why the emperor is so angry?"

A trace of doubt flashed in Qiao Fei's eyes: "I don't know."

Qiao Zhiyu sighed: "Father is worried about the country and the people. He cannot tolerate anything that may harm the Western Wei Dynasty. Our Qiao family is doomed this time."

A trace of determination flashed in Qiao Fei's eyes: "Father, I will never sit still and wait for death. I want to prove our innocence!"

Qiao Zhiyu shook his head: "Fei'er, don't you understand? In this chaotic world, innocence sometimes can't save you. You have to learn to survive, learn to survive in the cracks."

Qiao Fei was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Father, I have a request."

A trace of doubt flashed in Qiao Zhiyu's eyes: "What request?"

Qiao Fei looked at his father deeply and said, "I ask the emperor to allow me to go out. I will find evidence to prove our innocence."

Qiao Zhiyu was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, since you insist on doing this, then go ahead. But you must remember to protect yourself at all times."

Qiao Fei looked at his father deeply, then turned and left.

……

Grand Tutor's Mansion, Study.

Du Chenting was discussing countermeasures with his staff. The staff whispered, "Sir, are you really going to intervene in the matter between the Qiao family father and son? This is muddy water."

Du Chenting replied calmly: "I know the Qiao family father and son. They are definitely not traitors. There must be something fishy about this matter. I must find out the truth."

The staff member hesitated for a moment and asked, "How do you plan to investigate, sir?"

Du Chenting's eyes flashed with determination: "I will investigate secretly. If necessary, I will use all my strength to uncover the truth."

The aide nodded: "Don't worry, sir, I will do my best to assist you."

In the study of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, light shines through the window lattice onto the mahogany desk, reflecting the serious faces of Du Chenting and his staff.

Du Chenting nodded slightly, turned around and walked to the bookshelf, took down a thick ancient book, flipped through it for a while, then put it down and turned to his staff, "We must be cautious in this matter. If the Qiao family father and son are really innocent, we cannot let them suffer an unjust accusation; if they are really guilty, we must also let them get what they deserve."

The aide nodded slightly: "Your Excellency is wise. So what should we do next?"

Du Chenting pondered for a moment and said, "First, I have to go to the cabinet in person to meet Qiao Zhiyu. The Qiao family father and son have great influence in the court, and I need to understand their true attitude."

The aide hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, Qiao Zhiyu is very cunning. I'm afraid you will encounter many obstacles on this trip."

Du Chenting smiled calmly: "I know, but this matter is of great importance, I can't just sit back and watch. Besides, the name of my Grand Tutor's Mansion is not for show."

The next morning, Du Chenting dressed in casual clothes, quietly left the Grand Tutor's Mansion and went straight to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Qiao Zhiyu's study.

Qiao Zhiyu was discussing state affairs with his son Qiao Fei when he suddenly heard a servant report that Grand Tutor Du Chenting wanted to see him. Qiao Zhiyu was slightly startled, then smiled: "Master Du is visiting in person, what a rare guest."

Qiao Fei frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "The Grand Tutor's Mansion and our Qiao family have always kept to themselves. I'm afraid Du Chenting's sudden visit this time is not simple."

Qiao Zhiyu and Qiao Fei, father and son, looked at each other. Qiao Zhiyu gently patted Qiao Fei's shoulder, signaling him to stay calm.

When Du Chenting walked into the study, Qiao Zhiyu immediately stood up to greet him and said with a smile, "Master Du, what a rare guest."

Du Chenting smiled slightly, exchanged a few words with Qiao Zhiyu, and then went straight to the point: "Master Qiao, I came here to visit you to learn about your father and son."

Qiao Zhiyu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Master Du, what do you mean?"

Du Chenting glanced at Qiao Zhiyu calmly and said, "Master Qiao, this matter is of great importance. I have to investigate. Don't worry, if I find that you and your son are innocent, I will definitely clear your name."

Qiao Zhiyu pondered for a moment and said, "Master Du, since you are so concerned about this matter, I might as well tell you. This matter is indeed a little strange, but my Qiao family father and son absolutely have no intention of treason."

Du Chenting nodded slightly: "I believe what Master Qiao said. But in order to find out the truth, I still need Master Qiao's assistance."

Qiao Zhiyu smiled slightly: "Master Du, as long as the truth can be found out, my Qiao family father and son will definitely assist with all their efforts."

Qiao Fei watched silently from the side, thinking to himself: "It seems that the Grand Tutor's Mansion and my father are indeed colluding. This matter is becoming more complicated."

Du Chenting discussed with Qiao Zhiyu for a while and agreed to investigate the matter together. Then Du Chenting said goodbye and left.

After returning to the Grand Tutor's Mansion, Du Chenting immediately summoned his staff to discuss countermeasures. The staff said, "Sir, the Qiao family father and son have agreed to assist us, but we still need to be careful and not let them discover our true purpose."

Du Chenting nodded: "That's right, we have to investigate in secret and try not to attract their attention. In addition, I need your help to check the past of the Qiao family father and son to see if there are any clues."

The staff took the order and left.

A few days later, the staff brought back some information about the Qiao family father and son. Du Chenting read it carefully and indeed found some clues.