Hu Mansion.

Linglong Court.

Under the night, the entire Hu Mansion was silent. It seemed that everyone could smell a hint of crisis. Even the servants who usually walked around were nowhere to be seen.

Hu Fei was sitting in the main hall. The tea in the teapot on the table had been refilled twice, but Xiao An never returned.

As time went by, Hu Fei's face became more and more solemn.

Pei Jie and Chundie stood respectfully at the door, looking at the young master with a solemn face and nervous expressions. Although they didn't know what happened specifically, but seeing the young master acting like he was facing a formidable enemy today, they knew that something was serious.

But I didn’t dare to ask any more questions.

Xiaowu didn't go home either. He sat alone on the steps outside the door. The young master didn't say a word. He didn't dare to leave without permission.

At this time, in the study room in the front yard, Hu Weiyong was sitting alone on a chair, with the same serious look on his face, recalling the words his son had said not long ago, and did not move for a long time.

He couldn't imagine that if it really happened as his son said, would His Majesty give him a chance to prove his innocence? If his son hadn't invited the prince and the three princes without telling him, if someone really did

If he waits for an opportunity to frame him, he will really be unable to defend himself.

"Master, it's getting late, it's time to rest."

At this moment, the housekeeper Qin Hai appeared at the door, glanced at Hu Weiyong who was sitting on the chair, and bowed to remind him.

After hearing Qin Hai's words, Hu Weiyong came back to his senses and retracted his thoughts.

"Where is the young master?"

Immediately afterwards, Hu Weiyong couldn't help but ask.

"I see that the lights in the backyard are still on. The young master should be like the old master and hasn't rested yet."

Qin Hai paused and said slowly.

Although neither the master nor the young master told him anything, he could sense that something must have happened.

"It's hard for him."

Hu Weiyong sighed and said with some self-blame.

For his son who suddenly grew up, he was not only happy but happy, because since he listened to his son's advice, he has not been criticized by His Majesty anymore. Although there are still people gossiping in His Majesty's ears, His Majesty is obviously no longer like him.

Just like before, he was always summoned to the palace to hold him accountable.

This is all thanks to my son.

"Tell the chef to make a bowl of soup for him and send it over."

Hu Weiyong thought about it, hesitated for a moment, and said slowly.

He knew that his son must be waiting for the results of the investigation and would go to bed very late tonight.

"Yes, sir."

Qin Hai agreed, bowed his hands and bowed, slowly stepped back, and immediately ordered the kitchen to cook two bowls of soup. He knew that the young master was not asleep, and he would not rest for a while.

Linglong Court.

Just when Hu Fei was about to finish his third pot of tea, Xiao An, who had entered the palace to investigate, finally returned.

After a slight noise, Xiao An had appeared at the door of the main hall.

"How about it!?"

Seeing Xiao An finally return, Hu Fei hurriedly dropped the tea bowl in his hand, stood up immediately, looked at Xiao An and asked loudly.

"I found it. This person has met privately with the school inspector many times in recent days. It may be related to what you are worried about."

Xiao An nodded and said slowly.

"Check the calibration?!"

When Hu Fei heard this, he couldn't help but frown, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

When he talked about the school inspection, he was filled with disgust because the school inspection had caused him a lot of trouble before.

"Yes, and you also know the person who met him."

Xiao An nodded and continued.

"who?!"

Hu Fei narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.

But when he asked this question, he already had the answer in his heart, because there was only one person who knew him during the inspection!

"Mao Xiang!"

Xiao An answered directly without thinking.

After hearing Xiao An's answer, Hu Fei couldn't help but grit his teeth and clenched his fists.

It seems that we are going to fight against the inspection school again this time!

"How did you find out? You didn't alert the snake, did you?"

Tang Bing hesitated for a moment, looked at Xiao An, and asked in a deep voice.

"No, I found a few of Yun Qi's men and killed them after asking for the results. It was disguised as a private fight so no one would notice."

Xiao An nodded and answered slowly.

"I know, thank you for your hard work."

Tang Bing nodded with satisfaction and walked towards the front yard.

In the palace, it was common for people to die. As long as it didn't cause too much of a stir, no one would ask. What's more, if it was a private fight, no one would dare to report it.

Soon, Hu Fei came to the front yard and met Qin Hai who was carrying a bowl of hot soup and was about to send it to Linglong Garden.

"Master? What are you..."

Seeing Hu Fei hurriedly coming from the backyard, Qin Hai hesitated for a moment, full of doubts.

"What are you doing?"

Hu Fei looked at Qin Hai and asked lightly.

"The master knew that the young master was staying up late, so he specially ordered the kitchen to make a bowl of hot soup and asked me to deliver it to the young master."

Qin Hai said slowly.

"Give it to the old man, I'm not hungry."

Hu Fei waved his hand and continued walking to the study room in the front yard as he spoke.

"I asked the chef to make two bowls, and the master already has one bowl."

Qin Hai was stunned for a moment and said hurriedly.

"Then drink it yourself."

"Go to rest early. No one is allowed to come near without my instructions!"

Hu Fei waved his hand, and before he finished speaking, he had already walked some distance away.

"Yes, Master."

Qin Hai hesitated for a moment and then respectfully agreed.

Front yard study.

Hu Weiyong was sitting on a chair, gently fiddling with the spoon in the bowl, chewing a mouthful of hot soup, and the fatigue on his body had dissipated a lot.

At this moment, footsteps were heard, and Hu Fei quickly walked into the study.

Seeing his son arriving suddenly, Hu Weiyong was stunned for a moment and looked at Hu Fei in confusion.

"You eat first and then we'll talk after you finish."

Hu Fei glanced at Hu Weiyong who was eating hot soup, hesitated for a moment, and said slowly.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"Did you find anything?"

Hu Weiyong put down the spoon in his hand, looked at Hu Fei, and asked seriously.

"It has been found out that the person behind this matter is the school inspector!"

Hu Fei looked at Hu Weiyong and said calmly.

After hearing his son's words, Hu Weiyong's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but frown in surprise.

"It's actually them?!"

Hu Weiyong frowned and said thoughtfully.

Not only Hu Weiyong, but also Hu Fei was surprised by this answer.

It is well known to everyone that the school inspection is under the orders of the current sage Zhu Yuanzhang, and is only responsible for supervising officials, investigating and collecting evidence, and never involves party disputes, and does not dare to involve party disputes.

However, if the school inspector was behind this incident, it would be difficult not to associate it with the party struggle.
To be continued...