In the Xiahou Mansion at noon, Xia Chu finally waited for the souvenir. He sent someone to Wentian Pavilion to report that Su Qian'an had returned home, handed him the hand letter and said: "Ask Bingwen to hand this hand letter to Qiu Zhiting, and ask Qiu Zhiting to sign the escort agreement with Lu Mingxi and Anfeng Escort Bureau." The silver contract was also handed over to Lu Mingxi. Then Lu Mingxi must change into a white robe, take these two things, face the saint directly, and present it to the emperor in person. "
"Master Lu was just sent to Luomeiju in the center of the south of the city. I heard that the injury was quite serious. I'm afraid he won't be able to see the saint in person." Su Qian'an reminded with some worry.
"Let Qiu Zhiting find a soft sedan to take him into the palace. Once he enters the palace, let him crawl up to the emperor."
"Yes." Su Qian'an took the order seeing his unquestionable expression.
It's not that Xia Chu is cruel, now is the best time. The worse Lu Mingxi was, the heavier Du Hanfei's punishment was. The emperor also became more and more legitimate in correcting his official conduct.
In the study room of Hengwuyuan, Xia Chu pushed open the door and entered. He smiled brightly at Mr. Hou.
"Father, it's time for you to enter the palace to relieve the emperor's depressed mood after the early court. By the way, wait for the nomination for the governor's position after the big drama ends."
At night in Prince Mo's Mansion, Xu Wenlan sighed to Xiao Mubai while drinking: "I really admire the people behind the scenes more and more. Of course, you are ranked first, and he is ranked second."
Xiao Mubai didn't speak for the past few days. He has been waiting for what kind of surprise that person will bring to him.
From the initial petition, Wu Taifu's accidental intervention, Zhu Chenlin was imprisoned, and songs spread overnight, to the acquittal of Lu Mingxi and Zhu Chenlin, and the execution of the Runan County Sheriff.
He always felt that things would not end here.
Sure enough, Zhu Chenlin had just returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion. His butt was not yet hot, and Du Hanfei had not scolded him enough. The Royal Guards of the Holy Emperor went to the Prime Minister's Mansion in person and took Zhu Chenlin directly to death row.
According to Xu Wenlan, at the end of the day, the emperor was talking to Lord Xiahou in the Imperial Garden.
Eunuch Li suddenly sent word that Mr. Lu had dragged his injured body into the palace. Although two young eunuchs helped him along the way, he had already been in prison for more than half a year and had endured countless tortures. He staggered from the palace gate to the imperial garden, panting in three steps, and his wounds had already opened. Now, this has come a long way. It has become a bloody road...
The emperor was shocked and quickly called the imperial doctor and sent someone to carry him into Qingxin Hall.
Mr. Lu entered the palace. After a while, Long Yan in the palace was furious, and the emperor issued four decrees in succession.
1. The Royal Forest Army went to the Prime Minister's Mansion in person to arrest Zhu Chenlin and put him on death row. He detained Zhu Chenlin and sent him to the capital for questioning.
2. Summon Qi Zuhai, the admiral of Jiangzhou Navy, to return to Beijing, and detain Cai Wenyong, the naval officer in charge, to return to Beijing for questioning.
3. Appoint Lu Mingxi as governor of Jiangzhou and take office immediately after recovering from his injury.
4. The Anfeng Escort Agency in Jiangzhou performed its duties conscientiously and made meritorious service in exposing the case, and was awarded the title of Imperial Escort.
After these four decrees came out, the officials who had tried to protect Zhu Chenlin in the early morning panicked, and most of the civil and military officials were dumbfounded.
Although Xiao Mubai didn't know what exactly happened in the palace, he could vaguely guess. The official silver was robbed by pirates, but the emperor suddenly ordered Cai Wenyong to be killed. The mystery can be imagined.
Xu Wenlan was rightly impressed. Lu Mingxi could actually produce irrefutable evidence that he could kill Zhu Chenlin with one move. Even Xiao Mubai felt a hint of appreciation for this man in his heart.
Yes, appreciate it. I admire his boldness and neatness, the trick is the finishing touch, and the timing of submitting evidence is also just right.
Xiao Mubai turned the tea cup unconsciously, with a hint of undetectable excitement in his tone.
"He deserves your admiration."
Xu Wenlan was drinking wine when she choked on Xiao Mubai's words. He stuttered and said, "Does His Highness King Mo have someone he likes?"
Xiao Mubai dusted off the tea foam and took a sip.
"Master Xu has remained neutral this time and will not be implicated. It is a blessing." Xiao Mubai stroked the teacup.
"Yes, my father is regretting not siding with Taifu Wu."
"Only a few officials who are not afraid of death dare to stand with Taifu Wu."
"His Royal Highness Seventh has stolen the limelight this time. Over the years, he has never participated in court affairs. Only in today's morning court, he sided with Taifu Wu. It's just a matter of not making a fuss, and it's a blockbuster."
Xiao Mubai didn't care much either.
"The one who is troubled must be Xiao Yanjun. I am afraid that my fourth brother's intestines will turn green with regret."
Xu Wenlan was overjoyed and toasted with Xiao Mubai. They looked at each other and smiled...
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival. Some people are happy and some are worried.
At the morning court, most of the civil and military officials knelt. The two people at the front and most conspicuous are Xiao Yanjun and Du Hanfei.
Originally, Du Hanfei was fine. If a disciple commits corruption, he will inevitably be scolded by the emperor and fined some salary. But unfortunately, he had just caught Zhu Chenlin in the morning, and in the afternoon he was beaten to death by Lu Mingxi.
Moreover, they also took out a souvenir written by Zhu Chenlin personally to Cai Wenyong. The letter stated that Cai Wenyong should take the navy to pretend to be pirates and rob official silver. Even the transportation route map after the official bank was robbed is attached on the back.
The overwhelming evidence overwhelmed him, unable to move, unable to refute, and unable to turn over.
Du Hanfei knelt down to plead guilty. The emperor snorted coldly, ordered to fine him one year's salary, and removed him from his position as spring examiner.
Du Hanfei felt resentful. The emperor was really relinquishing some power from him. You must know that the position of examiner has many benefits. He can not only arrange his own students. Even if they are not his disciples, the officials who come out of Chunwei and become officials in the future will still respect him as their teacher when they see Du Hanfei.
The reason why Du Hanfei can now cover the sky with one hand and dominate the government and the public is that he has inherited great convenience from Chunwei.
Now, the emperor dismissed him from his position as examiner on the grounds that he was ignorant of the people employed, and he couldn't find any reason. Most of the people kneeling behind him could not protect themselves, let alone speak out for him at this time.
Du Hanfei could only knock out his teeth and swallow it in his stomach. He endured the heartache and accepted the order to thank him.
As for Xiao Yanjun, he had read poetry and books since he was a child and was rich in knowledge. Even Taifu Wu praised him when he was young, saying that His Highness was extremely talented and diligent. In the future, Xiao Guo is afraid that no one will be able to surpass him in knowledge.
The emperor has always liked this son very much. He is smart, handsome, well-behaved and popular. It seems that no one in the palace dislikes him, ranging from the eunuchs and maids to the civil and military officials.
Seeing him kneeling in front of him tremblingly, the emperor was filled with anger and scolded him with hatred: "I have read the books of sages for nothing, so I should learn more from your seventh brother."
"Yes, I understand my mistake. I will definitely ask my seventh brother for advice in the future." Xiao Yanjun's fisted hand had deep finger marks, but his tone was extremely humble.
Seeing that he was mentioned, Xiao Zimu said: "Fourth brother was also blinded for a moment. Father, please don't get angry and hurt the dragon's body."
The emperor looked at Xiao Zimu again at this time, and the more he looked at him, the more he liked him.
"You will be the examiner of Chunwei this year. Don't live up to my expectations." The emperor has actually been thinking about getting rid of Du Hanfei as the examiner and who should be handed over to him. Now that I saw this son who had never formed a party for personal gain, I thought it was the perfect fit for him, so he issued an edict.
There was no joy on Xiao Zimu's face when he heard this. He accepted the order calmly and replied in a calm tone: "My son, I will definitely live up to my father's expectations."
Seeing that he was calm and composed, the emperor felt a little more happy.
Xiao Yanjun and Du Hanfei looked at each other, their expressions dark and gloomy.
The emperor also rewarded Wu Taifu and other officials with some salary, jewelry, and cloth. He praised their literary integrity and unyielding firm belief. It was very useful to them.
As for the rest, the kneeling piece of Wuyangyang. The light punishment was a salary penalty, and the severe punishment was demoting the official to three levels.
After leaving the court, there were cries of mourning.
Only Taifu Wu and the others were full of joy...
The case is finally over. *★,°*:.☆(￣▽￣)/$:*.°★*. Sprinkle flowers. We will arrive at the famous scene tomorrow~
(End of chapter)