This son-in-law is wicked in a good way!

Zhao Kongcheng smiled and nodded: "Your thinking is correct. Now that you've thought it through, just go for it. Don't feel pressured. If things don't go well, we old guys will back you up."

"Yes." Zhang Ping'an was somewhat moved. To go to such lengths for an ordinary student, there was probably only a place like the academy in the whole world.

Just then, some students rushed in.

"Dean, gentlemen!"

The young student looked anxious, bowed respectfully, and then glanced at Zhang Ping'an, seemingly hesitant.

"What information have you gathered? Speak, Ping An is not an outsider," Zhao Kongcheng said calmly.

"Dean, the Ministry of Justice has already convicted Chen Zhishi." The student's face was grim, and he was very angry.

"What crime?" Zhao Kongcheng asked, frowning.

"Armed robbery, assault, hostage-taking, murder of the son of a high-ranking official, with the intent to... rebel!"

boom!

Yang Tai slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

"This is outrageous!"

"They're trying to kill Chen Zhishi!"

Zhao Kongcheng and Zhang Xiaoru also looked grim.

"It seems we underestimated the limits of these people's morals."

Even Zhang Ping'an was filled with righteous indignation.

Although he had long expected Sun Xing to cry foul and bite back, he hadn't expected him to bite so fiercely.

If these charges are proven true, each one is a capital offense!

Especially the last one: murdering the son of a high-ranking official, intending to rebel...

Damn it, how dare these people bring up this crime?

"I understand. You may leave now and continue gathering information," Zhao Kongcheng said in a deep voice.

"Yes."

As the student left.

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat oppressive.

Zhang Ping'an stood up and bowed to the three men: "Dean, gentlemen, there's no time to lose. I suspect their next move will be to coerce and bribe Chen Zhishi into signing something through underhanded means."

After all, given the students' commotion during the day, they dared not use some of the cruel tortures on Chen Zhishi.

However, there are many ways to force Chen Zhishi to confess.

Through the crimes they convicted of Chen Zhishi, Zhang Ping'an had already witnessed just how utterly shameless these people were.

Moreover, everyone has weaknesses.

Over time, even the strongest man can't withstand it.

"I must hurry and find a government office that can judge cases impartially."

Zhao Kongcheng nodded: "Go ahead!"

"Goodbye, student!"

Zhang Ping'an bowed, turned around, and strode away.

He went back to his dorm first and told his two roommates the news.

boom!

Enraged, Wu Yuan slammed his fist on the hard wooden bed frame, breaking the skin and drawing blood.

"These bastards have no shame whatsoever, actually framing Brother Chen with so many crimes!"

"I'm so angry!"

Even Hao Shuwen's face turned red with righteous indignation.

"This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! I never imagined that officialdom could be so corrupt!"

Zhang Ping'an was actually the calmest one; that's how it is in officialdom for most people.

"Don't be discouraged, we still have a chance."

"The most urgent task is to find a government office willing to take on this case. You can also help think of a solution, or try to use your family connections."

Wu Yuan immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Ping An, I'm going home for a bit. Wait for me."

"it is good."

Although none of them ever asked about each other's family backgrounds, Zhang Ping'an guessed that Wu Yuan probably had some military connections.

After all, what ordinary person would spend so many years studying military strategy?

However, Zhang Ping'an didn't have much hope.

The fact that Wu Yuan was wary of Sun Xing when they met at the noodle shop shows that his family background was far inferior to Sun Xing's.

"Ping An, my family really can't help. Is there anything I can do?" Hao Shuwen lowered his head, feeling somewhat ashamed. He really wanted to do his part.

Zhang Ping'an patted him on the shoulder: "Go get some medicine for your injuries. Come with me to the Ministry of Justice prison tomorrow."

"Yes." Hao Shuwen nodded in surprise, realizing that he was still of some use.

Zhang Ping'an's face darkened.

He suddenly missed Chu Tian very much. If Chu Tian was willing to help, then the matter would be settled.

However, when he spread the news earlier, he had already gone to Wenxin Tower, but after waiting for a while, he did not find Chu Tian.

"Alas, I wonder when I'll be able to see Brother Chu again; I guess I can't count on him."

"I must ask him for his contact information next time."

Zhang Ping'an suddenly realized that a world without a cell phone is incredibly inconvenient.

In the blink of an eye, night had enveloped the earth.

A small, thin figure suddenly appeared at the doorway.

"Is Zhang Ping'an there?"

Zhang Ping'an, who was sitting on the bed contemplating whether to return to the Lu residence and ask the Left Prime Minister for help, frowned slightly upon hearing this voice.

This not-so-bright little brother is probably pestering me to give him the storybook again, right?

"Zhang Ping'an isn't here. You've come to the wrong place," Zhang Ping'an said, using a high-pitched, exaggerated voice.

Sure enough, there was no more noise outside.

But then a figure suddenly appeared in the room, startling Hao Shuwen so much that he quickly pulled the blanket over his hairy, thick legs.

"Zhang Ping'an, you liar! You think you can fool me by changing your voice?"

Lu Ruoxue glared at Zhang Ping'an with a smug look on her face.

Zhang Ping'an said helplessly, "Go away, go play somewhere else. I have important things to do today, I don't have time to chat with you about stories."

Although Lu Ruoxue did not participate in the support today, she had naturally heard about Chen Zhishi's situation.

However, she didn't know that it was all initiated by Zhang Ping'an.

"Are you thinking about how to save Chen Zhishi?" Lu Ruoxue asked, tilting her head.

"Isn't that obvious? Those are my dearest relatives and friends, my brothers and sisters," Zhang Ping'an said, rolling his eyes.

"Okay, then you go ahead and do your work. I'll come find you another day." After Lu Ruoxue finished speaking, she immediately turned around and left, a sly smile on her lips.

? ?

So obedient?

Zhang Ping'an didn't think much of it.

However, he ultimately gave up the idea of ​​shamelessly returning to the Lu family to ask the Left Prime Minister for help.

Putting aside the fact that the Left Chancellor was one of the leaders of the Imperial Academy faction, he and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel were definitely in cahoots.

He said, "What value do I, a mere son-in-law, have that would warrant the Left Prime Minister's help?"

After thinking for most of the night, Zhang Ping'an still couldn't come up with a solution.

"It seems I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask at other government offices."

"It would be best if the Dali Temple could take over."

After leaving Zhang Ping'an's dormitory, Lu Ruoxue did not go back, but instead went to find her younger brother Lu Wenhao.

In a secluded spot outside the dormitory, Lu Wenhao glared at the furtive Lu Ruoxue with displeasure.

"Second sister, I was just getting ready for bed, why did you call me out?"

Lu Ruoxue's big, bright eyes darted around as she tentatively asked, "Wenhao, do you think we should help Chen Zhishi? He was definitely framed by Sun Xing."

Lu Wenhao's eyes widened: "No way, Second Sister, have you gone crazy from reading storybooks?"

"We're actually on the same side as the Sun family, okay?"

"Do you have feelings for Chen Zhishi...?" Lu Wenhao grinned mischievously, putting his hands together and hooking his two thumbs together.

Snapped!

Lu Ruoxue blushed and slapped Lu Wenhao's hand back.

"Don't talk nonsense, I just can't stand Sun Xing's behavior."