After Ji Ming and Ji Jing left, Ji Mengshu changed her previous attitude and spoke even more aggressively, "Your Majesty, there is something I don't understand. Your Majesty just convicted my father for colluding with foreign enemies and selling out the military defense map of the border county. Is that correct?"

"nature..."

Ji Mengshu added, "I believe my father is not the kind of person who would sell out his country. I beg Your Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation. Someone must have framed my father!"

After all, I still feel that his trial was wrong, because the evidence handed over to the Ministry of Justice was insufficient, the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple did not dare to make a judgment easily, and Ji Xiangguo and Ji Yuanzheng, who were imprisoned, were still intact.

A breath suddenly rose in my heart, and I couldn't swallow it even after I let it out. "Cousin, just rest assured. This matter has been handed over to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice for review. I believe there will be a result soon. As for what you said, I will also pay more attention to it."

After getting Ning Huaixuan's promise, Ji Mengshu nodded as if nothing had been said, "In that case, I will take my leave first..."

After coming out of the meeting hall, Ji Mengshu took Hongye directly back to the Ji Mansion. Jiang's mother came out early to greet them. After encountering Ji Mengshu being beaten and Ji Kang and his son being imprisoned, Jiang's mother's ability to withstand pressure gradually improved. She was still very calm at this moment. When she saw Ji Mengshu coming in, she immediately asked about Ji Kang's news.

The latter patted her hands and said, "Don't worry, mother. Father and brother are both fine. I have already made arrangements and will never let them suffer any injustice in prison."

With Ji Mengshu's words, Jiang's mother finally put her mind at ease. "Shu'er, your two uncles obeyed the imperial decree and wanted to separate from the Ji Mansion. Do you think that His Majesty wants to deal with our eldest house after the separation?"

"No, mother. I know about this, and I was the one who mentioned it to Your Majesty. As the saying goes, when disaster strikes, everyone flees. It is understandable that Second Uncle and Third Uncle did this. After the separation of the family, the honor and disgrace of the Ji family will no longer have anything to do with them."

Although it is early spring and the weather is getting warmer day by day, you still need to wear a thick fleece cloak when going out.

Instructing Ji Yan to fetch the real border county military defense map, Ji Mengshu did not dare to delay any longer and went straight to the Dali Temple.

At that time, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple was overwhelmed by the case of Prime Minister Ji. Logically speaking, it was not possible to convict the Prime Minister simply based on a few letters and a border military defense map whose authenticity was unknown.

But judging from your majesty's intention, he should be convicted and executed as soon as possible. However, he became the Dali Temple Minister with his real talent and knowledge after the imperial examination. He really didn't want to go against his own wishes as an honest official like Ji Xiangguo who served the country and the people.

At this time of dilemma, Ji Mengshu came with a real border county military defense map. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she was a fairy from heaven who came to save him.

The Dali Temple official stroked his beard and pointed at the military defense map, saying, "This military defense map is a military secret. I don't know whether the one in your hand is real or fake. If you have other evidence, just provide it."

Ji Mengshu bowed and said, "May I ask, sir, if I may take a look at that fake military defense map?"

This girl from the Ji family is really bold to publicly question whether the military defense map seized by His Majesty is fake.

The Dali Temple Minister waved his hand, and soon, the temple clerk presented a nearly lifelike map of the border county defense. Ji Mengshu's lips curled slightly, full of carelessness and ease.

This fake picture was made by her herself, and no one knows the flaws of this picture better than her.

After walking around the fake picture twice, Ji Mengshu pointed to a marked spot on the picture and said, "Sir, this picture is fake."

“How come you see?”

"Please look at this, sir. The troops in the border counties of our dynasty have always been the main force of the army. In addition to the imperial guards in the palace, the troops in the border counties are scattered in various military towns, and there are quite a few troops stationed there. But sir, look at this, the number of troops indicated in these places is obviously less..."

The Dali Temple official looked over and nodded slightly, his beard on his chin trembling uncontrollably. "The young lady's analysis is reasonable...but ordinary people cannot see the details of the military map. This map looks like it has a problem. I will find someone from the Ministry of War, and maybe we can make a conclusion."

Having said that, Ji Mengshu took back the border county military defense map, which was extremely important. The Dali Temple Minister already knew that there was something wrong with the seized map, and it was only a matter of time before the truth came to light.

After days of running around, even a strong body would feel exhausted.

After returning to the Ji Mansion, he always saw someone unexpectedly in the yard. After sending Hongye to do something, he sat in front of Ning Rongzhang, "You disappeared for a long time, I thought you went back to Western Xinjiang..."

The words and expressions inadvertently revealed all kinds of coquettishness.

Ning Rongzhang raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "The sponsor is now entangled in trivial matters and has not provided new products for a long time... Given our relationship, I can still help you..."

"Help me with what? Are you talking about my father being in prison?" After drinking the warm tea, he felt his frozen limbs gradually warm up.

"Prime Minister Ji has been in prison, and we haven't seen you for some time. You are so confident, could it be that this is a play you directed and acted in yourself?" Ning Rongzhang looked up at her with a playful look in his eyes.

"Your Highness really thinks highly of me...How could I have such ability?"

Ning Rongzhang squeaked, "You staged and ran away from your marriage yourself, how could this prince not know you?"

Ji Mengshu: ...

"Oh, Your Majesty is really confused. There aren't many good officials in the court, but you want the power in the hands of the Prime Minister. You say...sincerely working for such a monarch, the Ji family is really loyal."

As dusk fell, Ji Mengshu looked up and saw Ning Rongzhang standing tall and gracefully outside the stone pavilion. He was full of youthful spirit and had never thought of escaping from the unknown.

In his previous life, he had the same plan.

"What do you mean?" Ji Mengshu asked him back.

Ning Huaixuan was certainly not a good king, and Ji Kang held power not because he was greedy for power, but because when people work in high positions for too long, they are bound to make enemies in the court. Once the power in their hands is handed over, whether they retire to their hometown or hide from the world, the risks are much greater than being in the open.

"A good bird chooses a good tree to roost on. If the tree rots, doesn't the good bird know to find a good tree? Or should it wither, decay and perish together with the rotten tree?"

"How do you know that you have chosen a good tree? Instead of watching everyone get involved in another right and wrong?"

"When did the fifth young lady of the Ji family become such a timid person? This is not like your style..."

Ji Mengshu didn't want to pay attention to him. She was used to being cautious, now and in the future.

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