"Since he intends to deal with those baldasses, now is the time for him to be our friend. His strength joining us can only be beneficial. If he wants something done, just do it for him. With him backing you up, nothing major will go wrong!"
Although Lin Ling Su was indeed acting to some extent, his current injuries were also very real.
After enduring so much hardship, wouldn't it be too unfair if he didn't get to recoup some losses?
"Yes!"
Hearing him say this, Zhang Ruo Hui quickly responded.
"Alright, you go ahead and attend to your duties. Your master is feeling rather tired!"
"Yes!"
After Zhang Ruo Hui finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the door.
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"Uncle, how are you feeling? The dampness in this prison is heavy. If you lack anything, just let them know. I've already made arrangements with everyone in this place!"
In the dungeon of the Meng Zhou Prefecture Governor's Yamen, seeing Han Rui, who had noticeably thinned, even Han Xiao, an outsider, felt a pang of sympathy.
"I can endure this. It's just the charge against me that is..."
Han Rui's face was filled with bitterness as he spoke.
Although he had been framed, having worked in the yamen for so many years, he understood how difficult it would be to clear his name.
He had spent many years in Meng Zhou and had built up some connections. While these people couldn't openly help him now, they could at least pass on some information.
From the intelligence gathered from various sources, his case had essentially been solidified by Huang Qian Shan.
In a few days at most, the official documents would likely be submitted to the Ministry of Justice.
As for how the subsequent matters would be handled, that was beyond the control of the Prefecture Governor's Yamen.
However, one thing was certain: even if he could save his life this time and avoid a death sentence, his reputation would be utterly ruined.
"Uncle, please rest assured. I've informed my cousin of all the situations here. He already has a detailed plan, and I believe it won't be long before Uncle can be released!"
Seeing the dejected look on Han Rui's face, Han Xiao quickly said.
"How is he, my second son? Is he doing alright in Ming Zhou?"
Thinking of his second son, Han Rui couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
Ever since he had sent Han Mo and his sister to Bian Liang, other than occasionally sending money, he hadn't visited them in a long time.
Previously, one reason was the immense workload in the yamen, and another was his wife's fierce temper, which prevented him from even attending Han Mo's wedding.
Asking his family to write to Han Mo for help already felt like a complete loss of face. Now, entrusting all his hopes to Han Mo made him feel an indescribable discomfort.
"Uncle, please don't worry. Cousin is doing well there. He is currently highly regarded by Prince Xin. With Prince Xin's backing, even if someone in the court supports this traitor, they won't succeed this time!"
Although Han Xiao didn't know what Han Mo planned to do next, he knew at this moment that he should say something to reassure Han Rui.
"I have failed them, both of them..."
As Han Rui spoke, he couldn't help but shed tears.
"Uncle, why are you saying this all of a sudden? After all, you and Cousin are father and son. That father-son bond is like bone connecting to flesh, isn't it?"
Seeing him weep so bitterly, Han Xiao's heart also felt a bit sore.
"Someone's coming! Someone's coming! Young Master Han, please move aside for a moment!"
Just as Han Xiao was about to say more, a bailiff hurried in and, without a word, pulled Han Xiao towards a corner.
"Uncle, I'll come see you again later!"
After a hurried greeting, Han Xiao began to quickly pack up the food box on the ground.
"Young Master Han, it seems my arrival today is at an inopportune time!"
However, before he could finish packing, he was blocked by Huang Qian Shan.
"Lord Huang!"
Since there was no way to avoid it, Han Xiao simply stood up openly.
"It seems this dungeon of mine is quite leaky!"
Huang Qian Shan spoke while looking at the bailiffs with a cold smile.
"The law is not devoid of human sentiment. Even for an execution, the presiding officer would allow the family to pay their respects. What, has my uncle committed a heinous crime this time? Is it that you, my lord, do not even permit visitors?"
Seeing his sinister expression, Han Xiao snorted and took a step forward again, placing himself in front of the two bailiffs.
"Whether he has committed a heinous crime or not is not for you to say. This is for me to investigate slowly and question thoroughly!"
"Question thoroughly? Lord Huang, it seems you haven't heeded a single word my cousin said. Do you truly believe the disciples of my Han family are easy to bully? My lord, you must see clearly, this world belongs to the Great Song Dynasty, not to you, Lord Huang!"
"Hahahaha, are you threatening me? I won't mince words, I'm telling you, I've provoked your Han family this time. What can you do about it?"
Huang Qian Shan's face was filled with mockery as he spoke.
"I indeed can't do anything to you, but that doesn't mean my Han family can't do anything to you. Lord Huang, no matter what you do, please think carefully. Today's evil seeds will naturally grow into evil fruits tomorrow. I only hope that when the fruits ripen, you can still smile!"
"Whether I can smile or not is not for you to worry about! Guards, show this guest out!"
Huang Qian Shan sneered and directly issued an order to leave.
"Yes!"
"From today onwards, no one is allowed to visit Han Rui. If I discover such a thing again, all of you will go in to accompany him!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Huang Qian Shan's words, the jailers felt a sense of dread.
They weren't fools, and they understood that Huang Qian Shan was preparing to make an example of them.
"Here are 20 taels of gold. Take it and divide it among the brothers. I apologize to you all for today's events. Han Xiao will repay this kindness and favor handsomely in the future!"
Just as he was about to leave the dungeon, Han Xiao once again took two gold ingots from his sleeve and quietly slipped them to the jailer who had escorted him out.
"Young Master Han, we also have our difficulties. We hope you can forgive us..."
"I understand. If circumstances permit, please take good care of my uncle."