King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"Uncle. Uncle"

"Is uncle here?"

"I want to find my uncle."

At the gate of Chen Qia's mansion, after seeing his father being taken away, Chen Dao came to his senses and without any hesitation, ran straight to Chen Qia's mansion to ask for help. This was the only person Chen Dao could think of, the only person who could help him in this situation.

The guards standing guard at the door were stunned when they saw Chen Dao rushing in and shouting that he wanted to see his uncle, but they did not dare to stop him. They stretched out their hands to greet Chen Dao and walked straight into the mansion.

After all, these guards are very familiar with Chen Dao, and they also know very well that the relationship between Chen Dao and their master is a true in-law, a true blood relative!

While responding to Chen Dao, each of the guards was extremely curious about what had happened to make the person in front of them so nervous and panicked. You have to know that they have known Chen Dao for a long time. Over the years, Chen Dao has always given people the impression of being gentle and elegant, and has never had such a misconduct. Although they were extremely curious about this, the guards were extremely tactful and dared not say a word. They could only lead the way honestly in front. After all, to be a guard assigned to guard the safety of the mansion, the requirements are not only strong in martial arts, but also smart enough. Otherwise, if you assign a young man to do something, God knows how many people will be offended.

The uncle Chen Qia that Chen Dao kept calling was Chen Ji's younger brother and a well-known official in the Ming Dynasty court. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and served in the army, in charge of logistics distribution matters. His talents were real and there was no water at all. He was a rare and talented official, not comparable to some good-for-nothings in the court. He was also fundamentally different from traditional scholars. He was a real all-rounder in both civil and military affairs, and not just a weak scholar.

Chen Qia, who was having a meal in a side hall, couldn't help but frown subconsciously when he heard Chen Dao's anxious voice shouting outside. His pupils narrowed slightly, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, and then he put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, stood up and ran out the door.

When he came into view, he saw his nephew Chen Dao, who was running towards him in a panic, so Chen Qia shouted angrily:
"Bastard thing."

"How can you be so flustered? Look at yourself now. Do you still have any manners or image?"

"I've studied for so many years and taught you so many things, and this is how you learn?"

While speaking and scolding, Chen Qia waved his hand at the guards following Chen Dao and ordered:

"Go down!!"

At the same time, Chen Dao, who was being scolded, felt relieved when he heard the familiar voice and saw the familiar figure. However, he did not care about the so-called image problem revealed in Chen Qia's scolding words, nor did he reach out to tidy up his slightly messy robe. He knelt down and cried with a "wow" sound, sobbing:
"Uncle. Uncle"

"You must save my father!"

"You must save my father!!"

"Please."

"It's not that my nephew doesn't know the etiquette, it's that I don't have such thoughts anymore."

This is said.

Chen Qia frowned when he heard this. His originally angry expression suddenly calmed down and disappeared. Instead, he was filled with astonishment and shock. He looked at his nephew who was kneeling on the ground and sobbing and asking for help in disbelief. After a moment, he came to his senses and his words became anxious unconsciously. He asked:

"What happened to my brother?"

"What happened?"

"As a grown man, stop crying and tell me what happened."

"speed"

Upon hearing this, Chen Dao did not dare to be negligent at all, and hurriedly told Chen Qia what happened in his mansion today, and then hurriedly said:
"uncle."

"My father is already over 60 years old. Even a strong man would find it hard to endure such a cold, damp and gloomy place as the Imperial Prison, let alone my father."

"My nephew is really scared."

"I beg you to think of a way to save my father, uncle. I beg you, uncle."

As he spoke, Chen Dao, who was kneeling on the ground, kowtowed heavily and begged. His attitude was very sincere.

But if you think about it, it is understandable. Chen Ji did not hold any official position and was just a commoner. Although he had a great reputation, Chen Ji liked quietness and was not good at socializing and making friends. He had very few close relationships with court officials, and he had no interest involvement with other officials.

to this end.

When Chen Ji was taken to the imperial prison, the only person Chen Dao could think of, the only person he could ask for help, the only person who could help him was his uncle, and there was no one else. Of course, there is one most important point here. People who know Chen Qia know that although Chen Qia is wearing the cloak of a civil servant, he actually has friends among civil and military officials. This is why Chen Dao came to ask for help as quickly as possible.

After listening to Chen Dao's narration of the details, Chen Qia's slightly narrowed eyes became even deeper, his facial expression changed from time to time, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.

That's it.

After a long time, Chen Qia came back to his senses and looked at Chen Dao who was kneeling on the ground. He looked extremely serious and asked in a cold voice:
"Chen Dao, I hope you can answer my next question truthfully, and it would be best if you don't hide or conceal anything."

"Otherwise, if you dare to hide it and not tell us directly, not only will we fail to save your father, but we will also be implicated."

"Understand?"

"Can it be done?"

Chen Dao was stunned for a moment, without any hesitation, he nodded heavily to indicate his agreement. After all, he was not a fool, and he naturally knew the seriousness of the matter. How could he dare to hide it?

After receiving a definite answer, Chen Qia simply sorted out his thoughts, frowned and thought for a moment, and asked in a deep voice:

"Are you sure that you, brother, had no involvement in the riots among the students of the Imperial Academy on the streets today?"

After hearing this, Chen Dao was slightly stunned, his pupils narrowed slightly, and then he replied decisively:

"Uncle, rest assured. I can guarantee this with my life."

"Father didn't even step out of the house today. He locked himself in the study room reading."

"Even the task of refilling tea and water for father during the meal was done by my nephew alone."

"So there is no such thing as someone else contacting my father to pass on the message."

"For this reason, I can 100% guarantee that what happened today has absolutely nothing to do with my father. Please understand, uncle."

After hearing this answer, Chen Qia's already furrowed brows became even deeper, his pupils were almost narrowed into a line, and the expression on his face was shockingly calm and indifferent, without any trace of joy, anger, sorrow or happiness.

After a brief silence, Chen Qia suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, staring straight at Chen Dao who was kneeling on the ground in front of him, and asked:
"The Crown Prince and Prince Han came to visit unexpectedly today. Were you waiting outside the door, waiting for instructions?"

Chen Dao was stunned for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said:
"When the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han came, the commander of the Imperial Guard, Ji Gang, was accompanying them."

"Even if my nephew wanted to get closer, he didn't have any chance. He could only stand aside and watch from a distance, accompanying him carefully, not daring to get close at all."

"but."

Having said this, Chen Dao paused, his expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and he suddenly changed the subject, sorted out his thoughts briefly, and continued:

"Logically speaking, father should have had a good chat with the Crown Prince and Prince Han."

"After all, although I was standing far away from my father's study, I was not very clear about the details of the conversation between my father, the Crown Prince, and the Prince of Han, and I could not hear it."

"But when I was standing far away, I could faintly hear the hearty laughter of my father, the crown prince, and the King of Han coming from the study room from time to time."

"I don't know much about the Crown Prince and the King of Han, and I can't tell whether their laughter is real or fake."

"But as for father's laughter, I know it better than anyone else. I can tell that father's hearty laughter is definitely from the bottom of his heart." "So, it stands to reason that father should have a good chat with the Crown Prince and the King of Han!!"

"But I don't know what happened."

"Everything was fine, but my father was suddenly arrested."

As soon as he spoke.

This made Chen Qia, who was already confused, even more confused, and the doubts and puzzlement in his heart became more and more intense.

I have absolutely no idea what is going on.

If Chen Dao did not lie about this matter.

The events involved here, as well as the fact that Chen Ji was imprisoned in the imperial prison, are extremely intriguing.

As he thought about it, Chen Qia looked at his nephew in front of him, frowned and pondered for a moment, then asked:

"Let's not talk about that first."

"After your father was captured, what is the current situation of the Chen Mansion?"

"Can it be sealed by the Royal Guards?"

"How do those Jinyiwei treat you?"

"How did you come to our house to ask for help?"

"Can those Jinyiwei let you leave the mansion so easily?"

"Didn't they imprison you, put you under house arrest, or take any other actions?"

"what?"

Chen Dao subconsciously exclaimed, his face showing a look of astonishment, he was slightly stunned, and then quickly shook his head and denied it:
"no!"

"Everything in the Chen Mansion remains the same. The Jinyiwei only arrested my father."

"There was nothing radical about the rest of it, nor did I do the things you mentioned, uncle."

"There is no such thing as house arrest or confinement, so... nephew..."

The rest of the words were not said, but the implication was that we are all smart people, how could we not understand?
When answering the question raised by Chen Qia, Chen Dao seemed to have thought of something. He showed a look of surprise and frowned, falling into deep thought.

Don't tell me yet.

He really ignored this problem from the beginning to the end.

Ji Gang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, led his men to capture his father, and the order was given by the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han.

But with just such an order, even the backbone of the Chen family was taken down.

According to the normal case handling process and the nature of the Jinyiwei, even if they did not arrest him, they would never let him leave the Chen Mansion. They would seal off the entire Chen Mansion. This is the approach that conforms to normal circumstances and scenarios.

"This, this, this, this..."

Chen Dao frowned slightly, and a light flashed through his mind, as if he had thought of something. He raised his head, and his eyes were filled with surprise. He looked at Chen Qia beside him, and said cautiously with doubt:
"uncle……"

"You mean, our father should be fine?"

"Although Prince Han and Prince Taizi ordered the Jinyiwei commander to arrest people, the so-called arrest and the so-called crime are just a smokescreen to cover up their real purpose?"

"You don't really want to interrogate your father and hold him accountable?"

"Father is in no danger?"

Have to admit.

Chen Dao's thoughts are truly incomparable to ordinary people. He has inherited a lot from his father Chen Ji, and his thoughts are extremely clear.

I was confused before because of my concern, but now, with the reminder of Chen Qia's words, I thought of another meaning of this.

Although he thought and said this, Chen Dao seemed to have thought of something. He shook his head heavily to get rid of the messy thoughts in his mind and denied it:
"No, no, no, no... this shouldn't be the case!"

"Even if it wasn't their intention, even if Prince Han and the Crown Prince had other purposes, my father was actually taken to the Jinyiwei prison. This is a real thing, and there is not a single false element in it."

"uncle."

"You are overthinking this matter."

Hearing this, Chen Qia suddenly glared back at Chen Dao who was standing nearby, and snorted coldly:

"You're thinking in the wrong direction?"

"We must have been wrong about this matter. There is no hidden secret in this matter."

"Do you think you can still stand here and talk to me peacefully? Do you still have a chance to spread the news about what happened in the Chen Mansion?"

"I know the news about my brother and everything that happened in the Chen Mansion, but it definitely didn't come from you. Instead, others came to tell me, or I learned the news after attending court a few days later."

Chen Dao was slightly startled, a hint of hesitation flashed across his face, he frowned and pondered for a long time, then cautiously opened his mouth to test the water, and asked:

"That uncle"

"What do you think we should do about our father's current situation?"

"What should my nephew do?"

"Uncle, do you need to go to the Eastern Palace or the Han Palace to sound out the situation?"

Chen Qia frowned, then shook his head like a rattle, his expression becoming extremely solemn at this moment, and he warned:
"I will not ask about this matter, and you are not allowed to ask about it either."

"Since we are not allowed to participate, there is no need for us to interfere."

"Let's do our own thing. You should pretend that you know nothing about what happened today. Don't discuss it with anyone, don't try to ask anyone, and don't be stupid enough to go to the East Palace or the Han Palace."

"Don't worry about your father's safety. There will be absolutely no problem."

"Don't be so smart and self-righteous, and don't make things difficult for your father or yourself."

"Go back and have a good sleep, have a good rest, and keep everything that happened today to yourself. At the same time, tell everyone in the mansion not to discuss or spread the news."

"Go!!" (End of this chapter)