Song Ruiyang met Gongsun Yan alone at the Ministry of Works. Gongsun Yan was unsure of Song Ruiyang's intention for a moment. She rubbed the teacup in her hand and pondered for a long time before speaking.
"Your Highness is so self-blaming, which shows that you have a broad mind and truly care about the world. This is a blessing for the people and the court!"
The prince was standing in front of the window with his back to Gongsun Yan. He was quite displeased when he heard what he said. He turned around and looked at him. "Mr. Gongsun, flattery is not your habit or forte. If I wanted to hear this, I would not have come to you."
Gongsun Yan looked sullen but felt relieved in his heart. The prince still treated him with the same attitude as before, which meant that he was not concerned about Zhou Zhiyuan's matter.
With this kind of psychological preparation, Gongsun Yan returned to his usual calmness. "As His Highness's aide, Gongsun Yan did not even realize that Zhou Zhiyuan deceived his superiors and subordinates and abused his power for personal gain. Not only did he betray His Highness's trust, but he also damaged the reputation of the court. Gongsun is guilty!"
Hearing such words, Song Ruiyang felt a little irritated, but he said gently, "Mr. Gongsun, you are too kind. This matter has nothing to do with you. What crime have you committed?"
"Although Zhou Zhiyuan's evil deeds have been stopped, I still hope that you can give me some advice and see if these remedial measures are appropriate. I don't want to disappoint the people."
After his false apology, Gongsun Yan found out Song Ruiyang's true attitude and also saw that Zhou Zhiyuan did not betray him. She felt relieved.
The people who were sent out outside each had their own duties. Those who were looking for people were looking for people, and those who were investigating Zhou Zhiyuan were investigating Zhou Zhiyuan. Even though Song Ruiyang wanted to go find Liu Yue in person, he had to hold back because official business came first.
By the time Song Ruiyang and Gongsun Yan finished their long talk, it was already noon. As soon as Gongsun Yan disappeared from his sight, Song Ruiyang immediately rushed back to his resting place, without any trace of the prince's demeanor.
Normally, people from the Ministry of Works did not dare to disturb this small courtyard easily. In recent days, everyone has been keeping a low profile, and Xiao Luzi was also kept in the palace by Song Ruiyang.
With an indescribable complex feeling, Song Ruiyang took off his royal ornaments and changed into low-key casual clothes. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, he jumped onto the wall several times in a row.
If Liu Yue was here, she would definitely laugh at his martial arts skills. When he squatted on the wall and prepared to check the situation in the yamen, Song Ruiyang realized that he was thinking of her again.
This realization made Song Ruiyang unbelievable. He had only dreamed of a girl who looked exactly like her, and he had only "really" met her twice, and both times were not very pleasant.
Why is this happening
It was not until he heard the sound of rushing water that Song Ruiyang suddenly woke up and realized that he had somehow come to the bank of the Lujiang River again.
During these few days of investigation, I haven't found anyone with a high rank in the Cao Gang. I think they, including Liu Yue, have already gone into hiding. What's the point of running to the river
Song Ruiyang's face darkened. He was so absent-minded. The willpower that he had always been proud of was not working.
"Please make way, young man!" Two hard laborers carrying sacks were about to pass by Song Ruiyang. The respectful greeting woke Song Ruiyang up.
The two men arrived at the place, unloaded the goods, looked at each other quietly and nodded, and left quietly on the way back to the shore.
"Song thief, old dock, no tail."
Before Song Ruiyang, who was wandering around, left the dock, this piece of news had already been delivered to Hei Muzi.
(End of this chapter)