The sky was getting brighter and brighter, and the fog outside the window could not hide the people who were waiting for the news.
Wei Encheng's son, Wei Yunzhong, had a white belt around his head and was wearing white linen clothes. He looked sad but knelt in front of the palace with a determined look on his face. Behind him, more and more people gradually knelt there with him. These people were not members of the Wei family. They were ordinary people who had received favor from Wei Encheng. Ever since the news came out that Wei Encheng was tortured to death by the Lu family, they spontaneously knelt behind Wei Yunzhong.
Seeing this scene, the ministers in the previous court left in a hurry, without even daring to pause. When Lu Yixiang and Lu Cong passed by, Wei Yunzhong raised his head and glared at his car fiercely. When he got closer and closer, he stood up suddenly and was about to rush forward. A person kneeling beside him quickly grabbed him. Once pulled, it rolled to the ground.
Lu Cong heard the noise, raised the curtains of the carriage and looked outside. He frowned and urged the coachman to drive faster. Lu Yixiang, who was following him, snorted and said loudly: "You are kneeling here, are you planning on attacking the palace? Come here, drive these people away! If you can't drive them away, I will arrest them." stand up!"
"Lu Yixiang!" Wei Yunzhong struggled to break free from the man's hand and got up from the ground with a "whoosh", glaring at Lu Yixiang with a pair of blood-red eyes. "You kill my father, I will fight with you!" After saying that, he was like the wind. General rushed over.
Lu Yixiang's eyes were flustered, but he still calmly stepped back, and the guards guarding the palace gate quickly stopped Wei Yunzhong. When the people kneeling behind Wei Yunzhong saw this, they also got up from the ground and rushed over. The man who had just pulled Wei Yunzhong couldn't control himself and left in a hurry and quietly.
Lu Cong got out of the carriage, saw this scene, called Lu Yixiang, and hurriedly entered the palace. Wei Yunzhong and others were immediately surrounded by two teams of guards in golden robes.
"Dad, what should I do?"
"Go see the emperor first." Lu Cong also frowned, looked at the scene, and then turned and left.
When the father and son arrived at the court hall, the ministers were already there, but Emperor You had not yet arrived. The ministers from the Lu family immediately gathered around and asked about what happened outside the palace gate.
"Lord Lu, why don't we arrest all those unruly people!" said one of the smaller people.
"Hmph, it goes without saying! If we don't arrest them, they will be able to break into the palace!"
"Those people are nothing to worry about. Our only plan now is to think about how to deal with the Holy One first!" Lu Cong said lightly.
His words had just fallen. Then a high-pitched voice sang in harmony: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has arrived -"
Wan Qixi was supported by Eunuch Zhang and walked step by step to the dragon chair. His body was weaker than before, and his pale face was covered with wrinkles, even though he was only a few steps away from the dragon chair. However, when he walked, it was as difficult as walking through a mountain of knives and a sea of fire. Even the maids on both sides were frightened when they saw the emperor acting like this, for fear that something might go wrong.
Lu Yixiang and Lu Cong looked at each other with a hint of secret joy in their eyes, but they didn't show it on their faces. With a loud shout. Everyone turned around and saw Zhongli, the servant in charge, shouting that he was wronged.
The emperor finally sat down and suddenly heard such a cry. It immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Qing Zhong Ai, why are you doing this?" As soon as the emperor finished speaking, there was a rapid cough.
"Your Majesty, I want to sue the Lu family!" Zhongli quickly took out a letter from his body and handed it to Eunuch Zhang. He said, "Your Majesty. This is evidence that Lu Cong colluded with Beiyi. Your Majesty, please take a look at it!"
Lu Cong and Lu Yixiang were shocked and looked at each other. Lu Cong blurted out and argued loudly: "Zhongli, you are talking nonsense!"
"Huh, am I talking nonsense? The emperor will decide after reading it." Zhongli glanced at him sarcastically.
The emperor opened the letter gently, glanced at it roughly, his expression changed drastically, and the expressions of Lu Cong and Lu Yixiang also became heavy. One of the ministers said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, the stakes are very high at this time. It's hard to win people's trust just by relying on a letter."
His words immediately attracted the approval of Lu Cong, Lu Yixiang and others. Another minister who supported the Lu family also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, the Lu family has been assisting our Zhongyou royal family for more than a day or two. Why are we just now?" What about colluding with the North Wing? It seems that some people with ulterior motives slandered the Lu family!"
Xu got the support of several people, and Lu Cong became more confident. He puffed up his chest and proudly said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Chen's father, Chen's son, and Wei Chen himself have always been sincere to Zhongyou. Geng Geng, when have you ever had an affair? Besides, Your Majesty, is the letter in your hand really the correspondence between Weichen and Beiyi?"
Lu Cong's words were justified, and the emperor's expression improved a little. He coughed a few times, and slowly said: "Lu Aiqing, I have my own conclusion on the affairs of the Lu family. If you have anything to do, just report it. If nothing happens, just let it go!" "
The emperor's expression was a bit unusual. If he usually heard about someone colluding with other countries, whether it was true or false, it would definitely attract the emperor's attention. However, at this time, the emperor only mentioned it briefly, but nothing more happened. This made everyone wait. Very puzzled, especially Zhongli, who frowned tightly at this moment. If the emperor really doesn't care, then he is in danger...
"Your Majesty!" A minister with sharp eyes and an upright face took a step forward, "Master Wei Encheng was tortured to death by the Lu family for no reason. The Lu family was so helpless that they used lynching to murder important officials of the imperial court. This kind of behavior should have resulted in his resignation and imprisonment long ago!"
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court. The emperor turned his eyes to Lu Cong and asked majestically: "What's going on?"
At this time, Lu Yixiang calmly raised his head, faced the emperor, and replied calmly: "Your Majesty, Wei Encheng has the intention to murder Zhongyou. The minister is just forcing him to follow Zhongyou's law! It's just that, in the implementation, he accidentally It was just an accident.”
"Nonsense! Mr. Wei has been a Zhongyou all his life. When has he ever had the intention to murder Zhongyou? Even if Mr. Wei has this intention, you have to provide evidence! Your Majesty, the Lu family is ambitious. Isn't the letter in your hand the best? Prove it?”
Wan Qixi frowned as he had a headache. Eunuch Zhang looked at him quietly, quickly supported the emperor, and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, are you okay?"
"I'm a little tired. You can handle these matters by yourselves. Retreat from the court!" Wan Qixi said vaguely, and was supported by Eunuch Zhang. Regardless of the shouts of other ministers, he waved his hand tiredly. He got up with difficulty and left.
As soon as the emperor left, Lu Cong narrowed his eyes proudly, glared at Zhongli, and said coldly: "Master Zhong, I wonder where my Lu family has offended you?"
When Zhong Li heard what he said, he looked back at the emperor and turned a deaf ear to Lu Cong's words. Turn around and leave. Unexpectedly, Lu Yixiang was one step ahead of him, stopped in front of him, and said teasingly: "Master Zhong, if you have the ability to offend my Lu family, why don't you have the guts to take the responsibility?"
"What do you want?"
"Hmph, since you are so close to Wei Encheng, why not go down and accompany him!" Lu Yixiang said coldly with a cruel smile on his lips.
"Master Lu, this is impossible!" A minister with white hair standing aside quickly stopped in front of Zhongli, "Master Lu, it's just that Mr. Wei is so ignorant of current affairs, Mr. Zhong is also one of us. Zhongyou’s chief minister, there will be many things that need to use him in the future! Mr. Lu, do you think so or not?”
His words were a bit euphemistic. After all, judging from the current situation, the Lu family is becoming more and more arrogant. Wei Encheng was involved first, and the emperor's attitude towards the Lu family is extremely unclear. No one dares to be in the Lu family anymore. Act wild in front of you. If you are not careful, you may take your life.
"Mr. Chen's words are somewhat reasonable, but, Mr. Zhong, we can let you go, but tell me, how come you have that letter? Who ordered you to do this?" Lu Cong said step by step Zhong Li forced himself into the corner, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Zhong Li raised his head and said sarcastically: "Lu Cong, don't think you can be proud for long. Soon, your days will come to an end!"
Lu Cong was stunned by his expression. It took him a long time to react. Instead of being angry, he raised his head and laughed: "Really? Based on your words, I will keep you alive, come and see." Who among us can have the last laugh!"
"Humph!" Zhongli turned his head and stopped looking at Lu Cong and his son.
Lu Yixiang frowned and was about to step forward, but Lu Cong pulled him and shook his head: "There is no rush."
After Lu Cong finished speaking, he glanced at Zhongli with mocking eyes, and then left the palace with Lu Yixiang. Seeing that the father and son were far away, the ministers surrounding Zhongli started discussing in whispers.
"Old Zhong, how could you be so stupid at this juncture? It's not like you don't know how arrogant Lao Lu and the two are now! You are trying to survive in a tiger's mouth!"
"Now that the emperor doesn't even care, who among us has the ability to fight against the Lu family? You were so irrational just now!"
"Judging from the current situation, your life may be targeted by the Lu family, and the two father and son have no good intentions. You must be prepared!"
The few people were talking to each other, and Zhongli sighed softly and said: "Actually, that letter is not what I am looking for, but..." At this point, he closed his mouth tightly, regretting that he mentioned it. thing. When he saw several people staring at him in confusion, he said helplessly, "That's all! In short, I'm fine, and the Lu family... won't be any better! Just wait and see!"
Zhongli usually talks less and rarely conflicts with others face to face, but today's unusual behavior made everyone very confused. However, if he didn't say anything, they were helpless. I can only sit back and watch. At least, everyone loves to watch this kind of free show.