nt.Her courtyard's field hasn't been planted with sorghum seeds yet.I guess I have to be a thief again.Li Lao'er carried the seeds into the warehouse and was just about to return the donkey cart.Grand...The magistrate's reply was a thinly veiled smile. "Your Excellency is joking, isn't it There's no reason for the magistrate of Jingzhao to have any grudge against Your Excellency. Surely they wouldn't go out of their way to bring the victim here just to throw the young master into prison!"

The Duke was flustered. He couldn't shout, so he strained his voice and said, "We've already taken care of things on the complainant's side, this matter can't be investigated any further! A merchant family wouldn't dare to go against our Duke's Mansion, there must be something wrong somewhere!"

Although Lord Guo was an ordinary and idle man, living off the merits of his ancestors like a parasite, he wasn't necessarily stupid.

Regrettably, there's a saying that goes: "If it doesn't concern you, don't meddle. When it does, things become chaotic..."

Now that his only son has been thrown into prison, and it's a case of taking a life, he might even be beheaded! He can't calm down no matter what!

The master, after all, was also a father. He had a touch of compassion and whispered, "The Duke is right. How could the victims' family go back on their word They are truly audacious!"

He stretched out his index finger and pointed to the blazing sun overhead, then turned and walked away.

The Duke was struck dumb, his mouth agape, staring blankly for a long time without responding.

What guts... What audacity... What!

He seemed to understand, but he didn't.

He is a duke who keeps to himself and never takes sides in court. He just wants to live a peaceful and prosperous life, so how could he have offended that person

Chang Sui followed behind, worried that his master might be harmed. He cautiously reminded him, "Lord Duke, perhaps you should return home and rest for a while"

"Huh No, to Grand Master Liu's residence!" The Duke suddenly came to his senses, jumped onto the carriage and ordered the coachman to hurry.

In Liu's courtyard, Liu Zhiheng had the rare opportunity to rest today. He lay in a rocking chair with his father, sipping tea and chatting idly.

This summer, Liu Zhiheng certainly wasn't slacking off. He lived up to his official position by running around outside quite a bit.

He was already chubby, and after being so busy, he didn't lose even a bit of weight. He just went from being a fair-skinned fat man to a dark-skinned one...

Mr. Liu saw this and felt heartache, but he didn't say a word.

Wealth and nobility are sought amidst danger!

This official position was easily obtained, and countless people envy and criticize it. Now that his son has tanned from hard work, anyone with eyes can see the effort!

When autumn arrived, corn and potatoes were harvested everywhere. At that time, no one dared to speak ill of him anymore.

This arduous process is also the process of laying a solid foundation for Qingyun Road!

They were both delighted talking about the coming harvest.

Just at that moment, they heard that the Duke of the Nation had arrived for a visit, and were astonished.

Liu Zhiheng hurriedly went to greet the guests personally.

Although I don't usually interact much with the Guo Gongfu family, we only exchange nods of greeting. But even so, they are still a Duke's family, and one should show them some respect.

Soon, Liu Zhiheng led the Duke of Guo in.

Mr. Liu stood up to greet him and offered him tea.

"A duke wouldn't have the heart to drink tea, would he He got straight to the point and said: 'Brother Liu, when you first entered Kyoto, I did help you once. Now that I'm in trouble, I've come to you. Can you help me this time'"

Mr. Liu laughed when he heard this, and the awkwardness that was there before vanished. Because of his directness, a sense of closeness arose instead.

"When I first arrived in Kyoto, I was robbed by a petty thief at a teahouse. Luckily, you came to my rescue. All these years, I haven't forgotten your kindness, but neither have you mentioned it. How did you find me today at my doorstep to repay this favor!"

The Duke sighed, like a ball that had been punctured by those words, instantly deflating and shrinking. "It's not my rebellious son who got caught by the magistrate just now!"

Old Master Liu usually stayed home, but recently he'd been frequenting the Hundred Flowers Garden. He'd overheard some gossip and asked, "That incident about jealousy and rivalry, didn't you handle it by silencing the victim"

"The Duke surveyed the surroundings, lowering his voice and saying: “I’ve inquired around. The victim suddenly changed their mind and insists on holding my son accountable. This victim is incredibly bold because…”

He pointed upwards, his expression a mix of anger and confusion.

Mr. Liu and Liu Zhiheng looked at each other in surprise.

Mr. Liu asked, “Are you sure this is not just idle chatter”

The Grand Duke nodded and sighed, “If it weren’t certain, I wouldn’t have come looking for you. Back then, I just happened to help you out of a jam. Now, coming here begging for your help, I feel so ashamed.”

"I really can't figure it out. I was thinking, you must have seen that person. Have you heard anything Where did I offend them We've been living a subdued life in our Duke's mansion for years, we shouldn't have angered them, right!"

Mr. Liu smiled faintly, "You're walking with your tail between your legs, but your son wants to walk horizontally."

The Duke's face flushed red with anger, he almost spat out blood in frustration, it was truly humiliating.

He gritted his teeth and said, "There's only one heir to carry on the family line, so I can't help but pamper him. Once this is over, I'll save his life and lock him up in the mansion to focus on having children!"

Mr. Liu almost laughed out loud, but after a moment's thought, he said, "I haven't been to the palace recently, and I haven't heard that the Emperor is unhappy with you. How about this, let Zhiheng go find out!"

Liu Zhiheng understood and quickly got up to bow before walking out.

Master Liu accompanied the Duke in drinking tea for an hour. When they were both restless, Liu Ziheng finally rushed back.

He didn't beat around the bush, sitting down and saying: "The Northern Expeditionary Army returned victorious, but the national treasury is empty. There isn't enough silver to pay the pensions, and the Ministry of Works needs a lot of money to repair all the river channels..."

"I know that, I'm also in court, listening to those people arguing gives me a headache." The Duke was anxious and asked, "But what does this have to do with my son"

Liu Zhizhen coughed twice and then said: "At this time, the son of the Duke's Mansion was vying with a wealthy merchant for a courtesan. He threw thousands of gold coins and even accidentally killed the merchant. After paying tens of thousands of gold coins to cover up the crime with his personal attendant, he remained above the law and roamed the streets."

The Duke was stunned for a long time, without saying a word, but his face grew whiter and whiter.

He finally understood!

Throughout the imperial court, or to be precise, the person inside the palace, was famished and on the verge of fainting. This pig, with its plump body covered in fat, not only had the audacity to exist but also jumped around boisterously. Who wouldn't be envious!

Now this pig's root is being held down, whether he waits for someone to cut him up or takes the initiative to cut his own flesh, it all depends on how he chooses.

Mr. Liu couldn't help shaking his head, an old saying goes, "Raising a son is like killing a son."

Don't look at the high rank of a duke or marquis, when it comes to teaching their sons, he is truly no match for him.

Thinking this way, he looked at his eldest son, his eyes brimming with pride...

Liu Zhiheng was sipping tea when he suddenly received his father's "loving" look, almost choking on it...

The Duke remained silent for a long time before finally rising to his feet and bowing to Master Liu, "Thank you for today. I will take my leave now."ere were also signs of brick and stone being moved in the courtyard, and it was only two miles from the palace walls. Perhaps a tunnel had been dug and the "big rat" was caught."I've arranged for a fe...