Zhu Houzhao was beaten, but Emperor Hongzhi inside did not come out to see.

He didn't ask how the prince's injury was.

Obviously he knew that the chamberlains would be merciful.

After the execution, Gao and Feng were carried away.

Zhu Houzhao stood up stubbornly, sucked in the snot that was about to flow to his mouth, and limped back to the East Palace.

The other people who revised the memorial were also punished one after another.

All the people who handled it were eunuchs, and many of the people in charge of rituals were replaced.

Although Liu Daxia knew that there was someone other than the eunuch behind this incident, he did not find many clues.

He probably knew something in his mind, but he had no intention of continuing to investigate.

As for the things the prince did, Emperor Hongzhi issued a death order and no one was allowed to spread the word.

When Liu Ruyu came out of the imperial prison, the celebrities in the Qing Dynasty cheered and spontaneously held a banquet to celebrate Liu Ruyu.

Zhao Ce took Xu Hanlin, who had also traveled a lot for Liu Ruyu during this period, to the imperial prison to pick him up.

When Liu Ruyu came out of prison, his walking posture was a little awkward.

Zhao Ce asked curiously: "What's wrong with Brother Ruyu's leg?"

Liu Ruyu said with some embarrassment: "I received some punishment, but it's not a big deal."

When Xu Hanlin heard this, he said angrily: "Didn't the Marquis pay the money to redeem the rod for you earlier? Why do you still need to execute him?"

"Are these royal guards going back on their word?"

The voice was a bit loud, and the two guards standing at the door looked over.

Xu Hanlin subconsciously stopped talking and shrank back from Zhao Ce in fear.

The two people standing at the door seemed to have a few words with each other, and then walked towards them.

Xu Hanlin said worriedly: "I, I said something wrong, will they do anything to us?"

Zhao Ce did not speak, but nodded to the two Jinyi guards who came over.

The two Jinyi guards looked at him and then at Liu Ruyu.

Somewhat embarrassedly, he said: "So that Lord Marquis will know that when a person goes to prison, he will be punished to some extent."

"But the brothers also know that Liu Yushi is a loyal man and was framed."

"So when I start, I always hold back my strength."

"If it were a normal execution, I'm afraid Liu Yushi would have to be carried back now."

Liu Ruyu on the side has also been infected by the good attitude of these Jin Yiwei recently, and his attitude towards them is much better.

He patted his butt, nodded his thanks and said, "Thank you for taking care of me."

Zhao Ce also smiled and said: "Of course I can trust everyone in Beizhen Fusi's actions."

"The case was also due to the help of colleagues in Jinyiwei, so Master Liu's grievances were cleared so quickly."

"Thanks also to my colleagues in Jinyiwei for your hard work."

Zhao Ce's words made the two Jin Yiwei feel comfortable.

They became more and more respectful to Zhao Ce, and even said, "Master Marquis, I highly praise him."

"If there is any need for help in the future, we Jin Yiwei should do our best."

Zhao Ce bowed his hands to them and thanked them.

Liu Ruyu and Xu Hanlin on the side also followed Zhao Ce and saluted the royal guards.

Although the reputation of Jinyiwei during the Hongzhi period was better than before, it was not much better.

These Jin Yiwei have been called hawks and dogs all the time and have never heard a good word from them.

Now suddenly seeing three civil servants saluting them together, they were all a little flattered.

After seeing the Jinyi guards returning the gift, Zhao Ce no longer struggled with the words of thanks.

He said goodbye directly and left Beizhen Fusi with Liu Ruyu and others.

The two Jin Yiwei watched them go away and turned back happily, wanting to show off what happened today to their colleagues.

"These civil servants don't seem so unpleasant."

One person replied: "Thousands of people are different."

"That is to say, even an upright person like Dingxihou makes friends who are all loyal and upright."

"If it had been anyone else, I wouldn't be able to tell."

The two exchanged their thoughts in low voices and entered the yamen.

...

the other side.

After Zhao Ce and others went out.

Zhao Ce and Xu Hanlin arrived at the restaurant where they were celebrating first, while Liu Ruyu went home first to wash up and visit his father.

Liu Daxia took a look at him and found that he was not much thinner or haggard.

On the contrary, the whole person has become more mellow, and the food in the prison is probably quite good.

He was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: "It will be good when you come back."

"The princes have prepared a banquet to celebrate for you, so you should go over earlier to thank everyone."

He also told Liu Ruyu some words on how to treat guests. After Liu Ruyu responded one by one, he bowed before leaving.

When walking, he tried to control his steps and walk more naturally.

To prevent his father from knowing about his punishment.

Liu Daxia looked at his walking posture, called his old housekeeper, and explained: "Your Majesty gave you some good medicine for wounds earlier, and gave it to the people around the young master."

"When he comes back tonight, put it on him."

...

Liu Ruyu set off and arrived at the restaurant.

There were many people coming and going in the restaurant, and when they saw him, they all raised their glasses and came up to congratulate him.

After this imprisonment, Liu Ruyu became a hero in the hearts of celebrities in the Qing Dynasty.

After all, as a loyal censor, he was killed by an eunuch because of Shangshu.

He persisted in the imperial edict and remained unyielding. In the end, His Majesty was moved by him and cleared his grievances, and dealt with all the eunuchs involved.

This matter is certainly not what Liu Ruyu said himself.

Now the storytellers in the capital have helped him compile all his deeds.

This incident alone was enough to make Liu Ruyu famous among literati.

Zhao Ce and Xu Hanlin were on the side, also surrounded by many people.

Xu Hanlin has been bragging about Jin Yiwei to everyone for almost an hour.

Because of this incident, Xu Hanlin also made a splash in front of everyone.

There was a hint of drunkenness on his face, and he kept replying to everyone's words.

"Yeah, you don't know."

"When the Marquis took me to the prison, the attitude of the imperial guards was so respectful!"

"Later, His Majesty ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, and it was only with the efforts of the Jin Yiwei that Master Liu's innocence was cleared so quickly."

After finishing speaking, he sighed to himself: "I never knew that those royal guards are actually humble and polite people."

"It seems that there is no need to be afraid when passing by Beizhen Fusi Yamen in the future."

One person laughed and said: "Xu Hanlin, you are so brave. I have never been afraid when I passed by the Fusi Yamen in Beizhen!"

"It's just a prison, if you enter it, you will enter it!"

"Your Majesty is wise and will clear our innocence. So what if we go in and receive some punishment?"

As he spoke, the people around him also chimed in and started talking about their loyalty and courage.

Zhao Ce listened on the sidelines and just smiled without saying much.

What happened to Liu Ruyu this time was actually thanks to Zhao Ce.

Liu Ruyu found an opportunity and finally sat next to Zhao Ce.

He raised his wine glass and said to Zhao Ce: "Thanks to you for this incident."

"Father specifically told me that I must express my gratitude to you, brother Lin, alone."
To be continued...