The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

There was deep disappointment in Ren Wang's tone, but after a moment, his eyes flashed and he made a quick decision in his heart.

Although he was extremely dissatisfied with Zhao Cezhi, the current situation was complicated and it was the time to use people. Zhao Cezhi's mistake could not let the entire plan fail.

Guanglin knelt on the ground, feeling uneasy. He knew very well that Zhao Cezhi had caused a big disaster this time. If he could not be rescued in time, the power of the third prince would be damaged.

However, Ren Wang was calmer than he expected.

Ren Wang sat down slowly, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he said lightly: "I will take care of this matter, you can go back and rest assured."

After that, he shouted to the outside: "Cao Liang, Wu Ming!"

Two figures quickly walked out of the shadows. They were the two confidants of King Ni.

Cao Liang is a shrewd person, while Wu Ming is good at handling interpersonal relationships.

The two came before the King of Ren and bowed, "My Lord, what do you want me to do?"

Prince Ren's eyes were sharp, and his tone was an unquestionable command: "You two must go to Jingzhao Yinfu immediately. No matter what, you must rescue Zhao Cezhi."

There were bright candlelight in the lobby of Jingzhao Yin Mansion.

Cao Liang and Wu Ming stood side by side in front of Lord Jingzhao Yin. Although they looked somewhat polite, there was a hint of overwhelming pressure in their eyes.

Lord Jingzhao Yin sat in the hall with a stern expression, and he had already anticipated today's visit.

He knew very well the purpose of Cao Liang and Wu Ming's visit. They were the confidants of Prince Ren, and Zhao Cezhi's case involved the third prince.

At this moment, the two of them obviously came to plead for Zhao Cezhi.

Cao Liang smiled and cupped his hands. His tone seemed calm, but in fact it was full of hidden pressure: "Sir, although Lord Zhao has made mistakes, if you can give him a lighter sentence and give him a chance to reform, it can also prevent the matter from getting too serious."

Wu Ming followed closely behind, his tone even lower: "Sir, some of Lord Zhao's behavior in the capital is indeed inappropriate, but the matter of lending money and opening a gambling house is not yet irreparable. The situation in the court is complicated. If you can give His Royal Highness the Prince of Ren a little face, the matter may be resolved satisfactorily. We will not make things difficult for you, we just hope that you can show some leniency."

Lord Jingzhao Yin's expression did not change at all, and his eyes were calm.

He raised his hand slightly to stop them from continuing, and said calmly: "My Lords, I understand your intentions and the interests behind Lord Zhao."

Then he added, "But the evidence in this case is solid. Mr. Zhao has violated the law by setting up a gambling house and lending money at high interest rates, which has harmed the people. This matter cannot be underestimated. No matter who pleads for mercy, I cannot bend the law for personal gain."

Cao Liang's eyes flashed with displeasure, and his tone slightly increased: "Lord Jingzhao Yin, we understand this truth. But if this matter becomes too serious, it may implicate more people in the court, which is not good for the overall situation. If Lord Zhao can get away, the rest will be handled by us. Lord, you should understand that this is the best of both worlds."

Wu Ming also stepped forward and said, "As the prefect of Jingzhao, you must uphold the law, but the law also requires a balance. Although Lord Zhao made mistakes, he is not a hopeless person. If we can turn hostility into friendship this time, everyone in the court will remember your consideration for the overall situation."

However, Lord Jingzhao Yin never wavered.

He glanced at them coldly, his voice as hard as iron: "My Lords, I understand what you said. But if I bend the law for personal gain, how can I be worthy of the people who were exploited by Zhao Cezhi? How many innocent people have been harmed by gambling houses? The act of lending money at high interest has caused countless families to go bankrupt and their wives and children to be separated. If I let Zhao Cezhi go this time, will the dignitaries in the capital be able to do whatever they want in the future?"

He stood up and looked directly at Cao Liang and Wu Ming: "Let alone the two of you, even if His Royal Highness Prince Ren came in person, I would never compromise."

The smile on Cao Liang's face gradually faded, and his tone became cold and hard: "In that case, we will not bother you any more. I just hope that you can think it over carefully and make a decision that will not disappoint us."

Lord Jingzhao Yin bowed slightly, his tone still calm: "I have always done things according to the law, not any external force. Please go back."

Cao Liang and Wu Ming returned empty-handed. They hurried back to Prince Ren's Palace and reported the whole incident to Prince Ren in detail.

After listening to the report, Prince Ren snorted coldly, with a trace of helplessness and anger in his eyes: "Jingzhao Yin is actually a tough guy. Gu Nanyuan has made a very good arrangement this time."

Cao Liang bowed slightly and whispered: "Your Highness, this time Jingzhao Yin handled the matter impartially and firmly. If we interfere forcefully again, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of others in the court. The current situation is complicated. If we are not careful, the opponent will seize the handle."

Ren Wang tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "You are right. Gu Nanyuan did set a trap for me this time. There is no rush for this matter. I will arrange it myself."

Cao Liang and Wu Ming nodded in agreement, and King Ren waved his hand to signal them to leave.

Gu Nanyuan did not delay for a moment. He quickly wrote a memorial about Zhao Cezhi's crimes and the illegal acts he was involved in. His pen flew quickly and every word was sonorous and powerful.

Just when he had put away the memorial and was about to send it to the court, Qingji walked in hurriedly, holding a letter in his hand and looking a little nervous.

"Prince, this is a letter from the Crown Prince." Qingji handed over the letter, his expression showing some urgency.

Gu Nanyuan took the letter and quickly opened it to read.

The letter was brief, but the message was clear.

Gu Nanyuan's expression remained stern, but after reading the letter, a sharp look flashed across his eyes.

He folded the letter and put it away, then looked up at Qingji: "Prepare the secret guards and go to Zilin Villa immediately."

Qingji was a little surprised, but immediately accepted the order and quickly left to arrange everything.

At the same time, in Zilin Villa, Lin Ruoxuan was trapped in the room. The windows around her were blocked by thick curtains, and the light from outside could not penetrate, making her feel particularly depressing.

Her hands were tied tightly, and although her mind gradually regained consciousness, her body was still weak.

There was a gentle knock on the door, and then Guangqi pushed the door open with food in hand.

There was a scrutinizing look in his eyes as he observed Lin Ruoxuan's condition.

He put the food on the table with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

He also knew that Lin Ruoxuan was smart and cunning and should not be taken lightly.

Guangqi said softly: "Miss Lin, please eat something."

Lin Ruoxuan raised her head, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and there was a hint of helplessness in her tone: "Look at me now, my hands are tied, can I let the food fly into my mouth?"

Guangqi was slightly stunned, as if he didn't expect her to be so calm, even a little playful.