Naturally, you can improve your own cultivation very easily.

Furthermore, I have accumulated enough knowledge on the legalist path.

Therefore, once this road was opened, I naturally accomplished it in one go.

And as far as I know, I am not the only one who has made breakthroughs on the path of Legalism.

The Minister of Punishment has broken through the sixth rank and is now at the fifth rank.

Some officials in charge of prisons in the state capital below,

Many have made breakthroughs in Legalism."

If Cao Xing said this, then Ning Chen would understand why the Zhu family must play dirty.

The opening of a new holy path means that a large number of masters of this path can emerge in a short period of time.

If it was just speculation before, now that there are living examples like Cao Xing and others, it is no longer speculation.

Since it is not a guess, it is natural to grab this farm road.

That is to say, you can compete with a large number of masters, and you can also take the opportunity to attack and drink wine with Kong yourself.

A great thing that kills two birds with one stone.

"Master Ning, actually this matter may not have been done by the direct line of the Zhu family. It may have been done by the collateral line, or some people who wanted to please the Zhu family."

"As one of the few remaining semi-holy families, the Zhu family's background is still very terrifying."

"There are many people who want to please the Zhu family."

"Whether it's the imperial court or Yunshan Academy, it's impossible to recruit all the Confucian scholars in the world."

"And the opening of the imperial examination system also gave these semi-holy families an opportunity to infiltrate the imperial court, didn't it?"

After Ning Chen waited for Cao Xing to finish speaking, he looked at Cao Xing and kept looking at the breakfast on the table, and said to Cao Xing: "Master Cao, how about we eat something together?"

"That's fine. It just so happens that my mouth is dry as well."

Finally having food to eat, Cao Xing felt happy inside.

Ning Chen asked Xia Zhu and others to come in, gave them instructions, and asked the kitchen to prepare wine and food.

After Xia Zhu and others left, Ning Chen continued to ask Cao Xing: "Master Cao, I already know what happened and the entanglement of interests involved.

But I still don’t know. Mr. Cao, do you want me to cooperate in investigating the cause of this matter?

Can it be that if I cooperate with you in investigating this matter, the suspicion will be cleared?

And I am the real leader of a hundred schools of thought,

Let me cooperate in the investigation of the death of Xuezheng, a farmer under the Baijia family supported by the Zhu family.

Don’t you think this makes me even more disadvantaged?”

Cao Xing said: "Master Ning, I have also considered this matter.

So I came here secretly in the morning,

Are you planning to discuss this with Mr. Ning?"

"What are we discussing?" Ning Chen asked.

Cao Xing said: "Let's discuss it and see, Mr. Ning, whether you intend to protect the holy way or your prestige.

If it is Baosheng Dao, Mr. Ning will cooperate with my investigation. I am confident that with Mr. Ning's cooperation, I can clear your suspicion.

When the winter solstice comes, Lord Ning, if you should open the holy way, then open the holy way.

Under the principles of the law, Sir, you can stand firm and your human heart will not be lost."

Ning Chen did not answer Cao Xing's question, but asked Cao Xing: "His Royal Highness Wu Zhao told you that I want to open a farm road on the winter solstice?"

Cao Xing nodded: "When this case happened yesterday, I went to tell His Highness Wu Zhao, after His Highness told me about your plan to open a farm road.

I roughly know the inside story of this case.

After thinking about it, Your Highness understands the inside story."

"Then His Highness Wu Zhao asked you to come to me, are you asking me to choose, or are you planning to choose for me?" Ning Chen continued to ask.

It’s a little strange to mention this Cao Xing:

"His Highness neither said to let you choose nor said to choose for you.

His Highness just said that he knew about this matter and let me deal with it impartially and catch the murderer.

It’s because I don’t feel at ease myself, so I came over early to discuss with Mr. Ning what to choose.”

Ning Chen smiled knowingly after hearing Cao Xing's answer.

"It seems that the eldest wife, the Empress, still has confidence in me?"

In fact, from Ning Chen's point of view, whether Wu Zhao chooses for him or lets him choose.

That's all a sign of distrust in oneself.

But Wu Zhao didn't mention this at all, which means he has enough confidence in himself.

"Master Cao, there is a saying in our hometown. I think it is more appropriate to apply it to this situation?" Ning Chen said to Cao Xing with a smile.

"What are you talking about?" Cao Xing asked quickly.

Ning Chen said with a smile: "People in our hometown say that only children make choices. I want them all as adults!"

After hearing Ning Chen's words, Cao Xing frowned, not understanding what Ning Chen meant.

After thinking for a while, Cao Xing understood what Ning Chen wanted to do.

Obviously, Ning Chen didn't want to lose his prestige, but he also didn't want to lose his holy way.

"Master Ning, do you plan to let the Zhu family open the farm road first, and then open the farm road yourself to prove it by surpassing the Zhu family's farm road?"

Ning Chen asked Cao Xing, "Isn't it possible?"

Cao Xing said with some confidence: "This is a good idea, and it is a once and for all solution."

Changing the topic, Cao Xing continued: "It's just that the Zhu family is a semi-holy family after all, and the family background is terrifying.

Even if everyone opens farm roads in a hurry, the Zhu family will probably be more prepared."

Ning Chen said indifferently: "If the Zhu family can really see the Holy Gate as soon as it is opened, then I will admit defeat this time.

But seeing how dirty the Zhu family was playing, they obviously didn't have the confidence to see the Holy Sect at once.

I estimate that they are at most confident, but it will be difficult for them to cross the sixth or seventh heaven."

Cao Xing nodded: "I think so too."

After listening to Cao Xing's words, Ning Chen asked, "So Master Cao thinks that if I open a farm road, it will be difficult even for the Sixth Heaven?"

Cao Xing waved his hands repeatedly and said, "That's not true. If Lord Ning opens first, I think Lord Ning can at least reach the sixth heaven. But if he opens later, the difficulty will be doubled."

Ning Chen laughed after hearing what Cao Xing said: "Master Cao, just don't worry. I'm still confident in dealing with the Zhu family. Master Cao, just remember to applaud me when the time comes.

As for the matter of the dead person, Mr. Cao must also investigate it carefully.

After all, a person died, and the hidden story behind it must be investigated clearly."

Mentioning his profession, Cao Xing said seriously: "This is natural. No matter how or why this person died? Now that the case is in my hands, I will naturally not let him die in an unknown way.

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Chapter completed!