East Palace.

In the main hall.

Xiao Qi quickly walked in, quickly came to Prince Zhu Biao, and bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, we have just received news that Guo Heng, the Minister of Household Affairs, was arrested by the Jin Yiwei at the Yinque Restaurant. At the same time, the Guo Mansion was also blocked by the Jin Yiwei, and everyone in the Guo Mansion was detained!"

Xiao Qi said respectfully while saluting.

"When did it happen?! What did Jin Yiwei want to do?!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression changed and he asked in a deep voice.

"We haven't found any information yet, but the person who led the arrest of Guo Heng is Marquis Jiu'an."

Xiao Qi shook his head, hesitated and said.

"Hu Fei?!"

"Did any incriminating evidence be found on Guo Heng?!"

Zhu Biao frowned and asked doubtfully.

"It's not clear yet. The Guo Mansion is heavily guarded and we can't find out the news. There are no informants of ours on the Jin Yiwei side."

Xiao Qi looked embarrassed and said helplessly.

"Go to Hu Fei immediately and ask him what the hell he is doing. Guo Heng is in the third rank, so don't make any mistakes!"

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice.

"yes!"

Xiao Qi agreed and immediately withdrew.

Zhu Biao paced, looking thoughtful, guessing what Hu Fei wanted to do.

At the same time, news of Guo Heng's arrest also reached the ears of Teng Demao, the Minister of Household Affairs.

Household Department.

Shangshu Office.

An official quickly walked into his office, his face flustered.

"Lord Shangshu, it's too bad, Guo Shilang was arrested by Jin Yiwei!"

The visitor quickly came to Teng Demao and said in panic.

"What?!"

When Teng Demao heard this, his expression changed drastically and he stood up hurriedly.

"What were you arrested for?!"

Teng Demao calmed down, looked at the person coming, and asked anxiously.

"I don't know at the moment. I just heard that Minister Guo was arrested in Yinque Restaurant, and the person who took the lead was the commander Hu Fei!"

The visitor frowned and said fearfully.

"broken!"

When Teng Demao heard this, his face instantly turned pale. He knew Hu Fei's methods. If Hu Fei had done it himself, he must have discovered something.

"Master Shangshu, what should we do next?"

The visitor asked worriedly.

"Don't do anything, just wait and see what happens. If Guo Heng has violated the laws of the Ming Dynasty, everyone in the Ministry of Household Affairs must fully cooperate with Jin Yiwei's investigation!"

Teng Demao frowned and said in a deep voice.

"yes!"

The visitor agreed, turned around and left.

Teng Demao looked solemn, hesitated for a while, and sat back on the chair again, looking nervous.

He had no idea what was going on. He just hoped that he would not be implicated. Otherwise, based on the past relationship between his son and Hu Fei, Hu Fei would never show mercy.

…

Royal Palace.

Just when Hu Fei entered the palace and planned to go straight to the Yangxin Palace, he met Xiao Qi on the way who was about to leave the palace.

"I've met Jiu'an Hou."

Seeing Hu Fei, Xiao Qi immediately stepped forward, blocked Hu Fei's path, and bowed respectfully.

"Commander Xiao, is there something wrong?"

Hu Fei raised his eyebrows, looked at Xiao Qi, and asked lightly.

"According to the order of His Highness the Crown Prince, I was about to leave the palace to find Marquis Jiu'an, but I didn't expect to meet him here."

Xiao Qi smiled, cupped his hands and said.

"His Royal Highness, do you want to see me for anything?"

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment and asked calmly.

"I heard that the Minister of Household Affairs, Guo Heng, was suddenly arrested today, and that the entire Guo family was also sealed off by the Jinyi Guards. His Highness the Crown Prince would like to know what happened?"

Xiao Qi raised his hands and asked respectfully.

"Nothing, I just found some clues about Guo Heng's corruption in taxation and grain collection, and I was about to go to the palace to report to His Majesty."

Hu Fei replied calmly.

Hearing Hu Fei's answer, Xiao Qi couldn't help but widen his eyes, showing a trace of obvious surprise.

"Is there any evidence?"

Xiao Qi hesitated and asked tentatively.

"The evidence is conclusive. I will personally go to the East Palace to explain the details to His Majesty the Crown Prince when I find time. Now I am in a hurry to meet His Majesty, so I can't say more."

Hu Fei nodded and said affirmatively.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked me to remind Marquis Jiu'an that Guo Heng is in the third rank. If there is no conclusive evidence, nothing can be done."

Seeing Hu Fei was about to leave, Xiao Qi said hurriedly.

"Go back and tell His Highness the Crown Prince that I know what's going on."

Hu Fei nodded, said with a smile, and then continued towards the direction of Yangxin Hall.

"In addition, I would like to remind you that Guo Heng belongs to King Yan."

As Hu Fei passed by Xiao Qi, Xiao Qi suddenly spoke again and added.

Hearing Xiao Qi's words, Hu Fei couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, suddenly stopped, and turned to look at Xiao Qi in surprise.

Seeing Hu Fei's expression, Xiao Qi immediately understood that Hu Fei didn't know about the relationship between Guo Heng and King Yan, but he didn't say anything more and just nodded lightly.

"Thank you, Commander Xiao, for reminding me."

After hesitating for a moment, Hu Fei hugged Xiao Qi's fists, said something sincerely, turned around and walked away to the Yangxin Hall.

This was indeed something he had overlooked, and he had not investigated Guo Heng's identity in depth, but now he was really stuck and there was no turning back.

Xiao Qi bowed and watched Hu Fei gradually go away.

…

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Jiu'an has arrived and is waiting outside the palace."

Pang Yuhai quickly walked into the hall and said respectfully.

"Oh? Please."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he said hurriedly.

Not long after, Hu Fei followed Pang Yuhai into the main hall.

"My son, please see your father!"

Hu Fei walked closer, bowed respectfully, and said loudly.

"Get flat."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and said with a smile.

Hu Fei agreed and stood up slowly.

"How's it going? What did you find?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked slowly, with a trace of expectation in his eyes.

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's expression, Hu Fei knew in his heart that Zhu Yuanzhang must have known about the news that he had arrested Guo Heng and sent people to block the Guo Mansion.
To be continued...