The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 568 - 539: Pawns, The Game_1

Chapter 568: Chapter 539: Pawns, The Game_1

Huo Yingjie returned to his room, closed his eyes to rest, and mulled over how he should act during the day.

After much thought, he concluded that the night would be more convenient, so the next day Huo Yingjie only went out to find more people to act as witnesses.

When Huo Zhekun came back at noon, he saw Huo Yingjie and asked, "Yingjie, have you sorted everything out on your end?"

"Not yet. The target is too obvious during the day; I plan to head over tonight," Huo Yingjie said. "This way, we can collect all the witness statements and evidence early tomorrow morning, rather than risk long nights full of dreams, inadvertently startling the snake by hitting the grass too early."

"Very good," Huo Zhekun nodded, his face showing a rare smile.

"Dad, how are things on your end?" asked Huo Yingjie. "Can you tell me who it is?"

"Yes, it’s Liu Zhixiang. You know, he’s always been in charge of foreign affairs. Our Huo Family has garnered considerable merit over the years and has gained Liu Zhixiang’s appreciation. He’s anxious about our current situation too but must avoid suspicion and therefore cannot come forward. However, he’s helping our Huo Family withstand the pressure, giving us a bit of time to identify the mastermind," Huo Zhekun said. "As long as we have evidence and witnesses, we can clear our names."

"Mhm, that’s very good." Huo Yingjie nodded. Though he responded in this way, he was not at ease and planned to go over at night to read some of Liu Zhixiang’s memories.

If he was sincere and not just giving them the runaround or kicking them while they were down, Huo Yingjie would not show mercy.

The evidence and witnesses—only this set was genuine. If they were lost, finding new ones would not be easy.

That evening, Huo Yingjie first explored Prime Minister L’s memories and could only access a small part, likely because those in high positions have Divine Sense to protect themselves. Even though it was just a small part, Huo Yingjie was certain this person genuinely wished to help the Huo Family clear their suspicion quickly.

Since that was the case, there was nothing to worry about.

Huo Yingjie, using several clones, took away all of the Zheng Family’s confidential files in one night, including evidence that implicated the Huo Family and evidence against other loyal and honorable generals. For instance, the Zhou Family’s downfall; the Zheng Family also played a significant role there.

Overnight, Huo Yingjie obtained a great many useful people and items.

What could be used was sorted out for immediate use; what could not be used was put away for future use.

Huo Zhekun handed over all this material to someone sent by Liu Zhixiang and could only wait at the guest house for the outcome.

The game had already begun, and the Huo Family, Zheng Family, and a few others were merely pawns in the game.

As a government official, one’s actions are not one’s own.

During the day, Jiang Lifang prepared some things and sent them to Zhao Huanhuan, fulfilling her duty as a second sister-in-law.

After returning, she saw the serious expression on her son’s face and asked, "Son, what’s wrong?"

Huo Yingjie hadn’t seen his mother just now and was extremely worried.

With so many confidential items suddenly missing from the Zheng Family and the people they detained likely to retaliate like mad dogs snapping wildly, Huo Yingjie feared they would target his mother and father.

"Mom, don’t leave this guest house from now on," Huo Yingjie said. "Right now, the Zheng Family is like a bereaved dog, ants on a hot pan, very desperate. I worry they might make a move against you and Dad."

Jiang Lifang turned pale, nodded, and said, "I got it. Today I sent things to your sister-in-law, but I won’t go out again. You and your father shouldn’t go out either. After all, we’ve done everything we could."

Huo Zhekun nodded in agreement, "Yes, we’ve done our humanly best; now let’s leave it to heaven’s will. If fate wills it, the Huo Family will certainly survive this ordeal."

Luckily Huo Yingjie had warned her, allowing Jiang Lifang to avoid disaster, as the Zheng Family indeed sent people intending to kidnap her. However, since Jiang Lifang was always in crowded areas, those sent had no opportunity to act.

After all, this was Yanjing; in broad daylight, nobody dared to kidnap someone on the streets!

One day, two days, three days...

A week had passed, and there was still no news.

Huo Zhekun and Jiang Lifang were extremely worried, unable to sleep or eat properly, blistering on their lips.

Only Huo Yingjie remained calm and composed, not worried in the slightest. Because every night, he would leave behind a clone of himself, while his transparent true form observed various situations.

In such a sensitive time, the Qi Family and Bai Family far away in Country M both sent telegrams to the authorities, inquiring about the situation.

This was to show an attitude.

If the Huo Family had committed treason, then what about those patriotic Chinese people who had embraced their homeland because of the Huo Family? How could they reconcile with themselves?

Although it had no practical impact, it made the authorities more cautious, buying Liu Zhixiang time to delay.

The situation was much more severe than they had anticipated, but because the evidence and witnesses were irrefutable, those protecting the Zheng Family were at a disadvantage, and the results came out very quickly.

Finally, on the tenth day, Liu Zhixiang sent someone to say that Old Master Huo and Old Madam Huo had already returned to the Huo Family Old Mansion.

The family of three packed their things, bid farewell to Lao Lian, and prepared to leave.

"Let’s go to the police station together to pick up Yingjun and Huanhuan," Jiang Lifang suggested, "It’s also on the way back."

"Sure!" Huo Zhekun agreed, "Huanhuan is pregnant. Our presence there will show how much we value them."

The three of them arrived at the police station and saw Huo Yingjun carrying things, supporting his wife on one side, with Huo Yingqi following behind, her head lowered.

"Uncle, Auntie," Huo Yingjun was emotional. If not for his uncle’s family’s efforts, none of them would have been able to get out.

The Huo Family was framed, for such a sensitive reason, hence no one was willing to help them. The only ones who could help the Huo Family were its own members.

Jiang Lifang stepped forward, supporting Zhao Huanhuan. "It’s good that you are out, Huanhuan. Can your body handle it?"

"Yes," Zhao Huanhuan replied, "It’s exactly three months today."

"This child is strong too. They will definitely be capable in the future," Jiang Lifang praised. "Let’s not stand here any longer. Let’s hurry back home. Your grandparents must be anxiously waiting."

As for Huo Yingqi behind them, they didn’t bother with her at all!

Soon they arrived at the Huo Family Old Mansion. Old Madam Huo and Old Master were anxiously waiting at the door.

While they weren’t free, they were after all old revolutionaries who had made great contributions to the establishment of the new China, so they were not mistreated.

They were extremely worried about the persecution their children might be facing!

The eldest son and his wife were brought in, and the four of them cried and hugged each other in grief before waiting together for the grandchildren to arrive.

Upon seeing Huo Zhekun, Jiang Lifang, with Huo Yingjun, Huo Yingjie, and Zhao Huanhuan, they were moved to tears.

Song Chunli, seeing her daughter at the very end with her head bowed, was filled with distress. This incident made her realize how foolish her previous actions were. She loved her daughter, but that love had harmed her, almost bringing disaster upon the Huo Family.

Song Chunli stepped forward, passing by everyone, and slapped Huo Yingqi across the face, saying, "What did you come back for? You’ve already caused the Huo Family to fall into this state, do you even have the face to return?"