When Yuan Chen saw Xiao Jialan staring at Shen Huaiting, he coughed slightly and deliberately leaned forward to block her sight.
Xiao Jialan: "..."
She watched Yuan Chen upset the jealousy jar, suppressed her laughter, and looked away.
Yuan Chen then asked: "Master Shen, why do you want to see me?"
Shen Huaiting said: "I know that His Highness is looking for witnesses to Zhao Jie's kidnapping of the second lady. I was at the scene on the day of the incident and saw what happened. I am willing to come out and testify."
Yuan Chen was a little surprised. He glanced at Shen Huaiting and said, "Were you there that day?"
Shen Huaiting nodded and said, "I was just opposite Taihe Building. I saw with my own eyes Zhao Jie instructing the boy next to him to stun the second lady. I also saw Mr. Mu jumping from the second floor window to chase Zhao Jie's carriage. "
Yuan Chen asked: "I have never seen you in the capital before. Which family are you from?"
Shen Huaiting replied: "I am from Qingping County. Because my family was in decline, my father's old friend took me in as a teacher in his house when he saw that I was homeless. I don't go out often, so Your Highness has never seen me. "
Yuan Chen nodded and asked, "Who is your so-called father's old friend?"
Shen Huaiting said quietly: "It's at the residence of Prince Pingyang, the king of the Imperial Academy."
Yuan Chen raised his eyebrows and pretended to be a little surprised: "The Wang family? Gu Gu just visited Miss Wang family and wanted to ask her to come out to testify, but Mrs. Wang prevaricated her.
Now that you are standing up to testify, do the Wang family know? I know that the Wang family and the Zhao family have a history, and I don’t want to wade into this muddy water. The Wang family is kind to you, so why do you want to do this? "
Shen Huaiting raised his eyes and looked at Yuan Chen and said, "Shen does not dare to agree with the Wang family's approach. Master Mu accidentally injured Zhao Jie's life and should not be convicted. On the contrary, he still has merit.
Zhao Jie used his power to bully others in the capital and did all kinds of evil. He deserved to die. Mr. Mu killed him to eliminate harm for the people.
The Wang family was afraid of offending the Zhao family and ruining the relationship between the two families, so they chose to protect themselves wisely, but I can't just watch a loyal minister and a good general risk his life for this.
Don't worry, Your Highness, I will leave the Wang family. My coming out to testify is my own business and has nothing to do with the Wang family. As long as I can help His Highness and pardon Mr. Mu's guilt."
When Yuan Chen heard what he said, he felt a little emotional. Shen Huaiting was not afraid of power and was indeed a good candidate for an official position.
What the imperial court lacks is talents like him.
He suppressed his thoughts and asked: "Then do you have a way to save Mu Rufeng and prevent him from being punished?"
Shen Huaiting nodded and said: "Yes, if we want to save Mr. Mu, we can only rely on the people.
Your Highness can collect the testimonies of the people who have been oppressed by Zhao Jie and let them sue Zhao Jie for what he did. When the people's hearts turn out, Mr. Mu will naturally be safe and sound, while the reputation of the Zhao family will be completely ruined."
Yuan Chen smiled slightly and had to say that Shen Huaiting's words really spoke to his heart.
He originally planned to let the people save Mu Rufeng, but what Zhao Jie did in the capital these years has made the people angry but dare not speak out.
Now, it's time to seek justice for them.
Yuan Chen relaxed his eyebrows and said, "Master Shen has done a great favor to Gu."
Shen Huaiting said: "What Shen can think of, His Highness can also think of. The reason why you ask this question is just to test me."
Yuan Chen chuckled and nodded: "You are right. In fact, I have heard of your name a long time ago. I also know that you like the young lady of the Wang family and want to find a good future for her, right?"
Shen Huaiting was a little surprised. He looked at Yuan Chen and said, "Your Highness is right, I like Tong Niang, but the Wang family doesn't like me, a commoner.
Although Tong Niang and I were in love, there were no obstacles at home. When Tong Niang met Mr. Mu that day, I followed him secretly."