Chapter 344: be punished
Chapter 344 Punished
On her way back, Hua Yanran was blocked near Maxing Street.
Junxin got out of the car and said to Hua Yanran, "Princess, please sit down while the little one comes up and takes a look."
Hua Yanran nodded and said, "Okay."
Soon after, Junxin came back with a face full of joy and reported: "Princess, the road ahead is closed. Many forest troops are heading to the west of the city. It is said that something happened to the British government."
Hua Yanran was stunned, she stuck her head out of the car window, looked forward, and asked, "Are you sure something happened to the British government?"
Ever since they learned that people from the British government were plotting against the King of Qin one after another, the people around Hua Yanran had no good impression of the British government.
When I learned that something had happened to the British government, I was not at all sad, but felt particularly relieved.
Junxin stood on tiptoe and looked around and replied: "I just heard what others said. I don't know the specific situation. Otherwise, I can go find out more."
Hua Yanran said: "No need, the Royal Forest Army has been dispatched. Uncle Hua and the others must know about such a big commotion. Let's go back first."
Junxin leaned forward and said, "Okay!"
Hua Yanran returned to Wutong Lane. As expected, Hua Yanran and the others knew about it.
After hearing Hua Da's report, Hua Yanran said: "You will not survive if you do something wrong. This time, Lu Zixun has finished playing with the British government."
Su Er said: "Lu Zixun is so courageous that he dares to embezzle public funds to buy war horses. This is something that no matter how many heads he has, it won't be enough to cut him off."
Hua Da took the words and said, "The emperor is kind, and the British government raised the King of Qin. The emperor will remember this kindness. Lu Zixun should be able to escape the death penalty, but he will definitely not be able to escape the life penalty."
Han Shi asked curiously: "What do you think Lu Zixun will be punished for?"
"Even if you don't die, you will definitely need a match. At least a thousand miles away, if more, three thousand miles is possible."
Everyone guessed how Lu Zixun would be punished.
Gu Huayu asked: "Man Qing's whereabouts are still not found?"
Seeing Gu Huayu asking about business, everyone stopped.
Hua Da shook his head: "I still don't believe it. Feng Guangsheng's family seems to have disappeared out of thin air. I have searched here and there, but I can't find any news. Even the people who usually follow Feng Guangsheng have disappeared in the past few days."
Hua Yanran thought for a while and said, "This road is blocked, so let's let it go for a while, and let's find another way to continue the investigation.
Since Feng Guangsheng is a son of the Shangguan family, we should start from the Shangguan family and go to the Shangguan family's servants, especially those who are close to Feng Guangsheng's family. If I check him for three generations, I won't believe that I can't find any information. "
Everyone's eyes lit up, and their minds suddenly opened up.
Su Er agreed: "This is a good idea, Princess. I will arrange it now."
Hua Yanran nodded, "Okay!"
Hua Yanran chatted with everyone for a while. Because she was worried about Qin Feng, she made an excuse and went back to her yard.
Hua Yanran entered the space and saw that Cai was no longer in the trading room. She knew that Qin Feng had entered the space.
She waited in the space for a long time, but before Qin Feng appeared, she had to come out of the space, wash up and rest.
The emperor went to court early the next day. After going to court, the emperor looked at the civil and military officials with a sullen face. Then he looked at Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao said, "Please tell me if you have anything to do."
That day, after the emperor became furious in the court, everyone in the family watched what was going on in the palace and tried their best to find out what was going on in the palace.
The news that Prince Xian’s Mansion and the British Duke’s Mansion were surrounded by the Royal Guards Corps had already spread throughout the capital.
Who dares to bring trouble to the Emperor at this time?
Seeing everyone lowering their heads, the emperor turned his attention to Kong Baozhao and Yang Songhua, and asked: "Kong Aiqing, Yang Aiqing, how is the investigation of the case I ordered?"
Hong Baozhao and Yang Songhua came out of the queue. After bowing to greet each other, Kong Baozhao took out the fold and handed it over.
The emperor did not ask anyone to pick him up. He only said: "Kong Aiqing does not need to submit it. I will announce the results of your trial in public."
Hong Bazhao bowed down, opened the book, and told everyone how Lu Zixun was instructed by the British Duke and the wise king to frame the King of Qin, and how Lu Zixun misappropriated public funds for gambling.
After hearing this, all the officials bowed their heads and stood with their own thoughts. Some were worried about the good king or the British prince, some were gloating about the misfortune, and some had nothing to do with themselves and just watched the fun...
Hong Bazhao did not hide anything and presented the files of Lu Zixun's interrogation together, and the chamberlain took them around the hall.
After Kong Baizhao finished reading, the emperor looked coldly at the civil and military officials in the court, and said expressionlessly: "Do you think that I will die soon?
Or am I too close to the people, so that you don’t take me seriously?
That's why you dare to stir up trouble and instigate my princes to kill each other? "
The emperor showed his power, and everyone was so frightened that they immediately knelt down and shouted for the emperor to calm down.
The emperor looked at the officials who were kneeling all over the ground. After a while, he saw that you were waiting for him.
Hundred officials stood up and stood with their heads bowed.
The emperor said to Mr. Gao impartially: "Declare my will."
Eunuch Gao took a step forward and said, "Young Master, the prince of the British High School came forward to listen to the order."
The British Duke and Lu Dingkun came forward and knelt down.
The imperial edict was read loudly, "By God, the emperor decrees that from now on, the British government will be given three days to make up for the 150,000 taels of silver embezzled by Lu Zixun, and then Lu Zixun will be exiled three thousand miles away in a room, and will never be allowed to enter the capital." , setting off in three days.
If the British government cannot make up the amount of 150,000 taels of silver in three days, Lu Dingning will be executed outside the Meridian Gate in three days.
The British Catholic Church instigated his descendants to frame the prince, which was disrespectful, and deprived him of his title and demoted him to a commoner. Within three days, everyone in the British Government House was to move out of the Government House.
In addition, Lu Dingkun, the British Crown Prince, had meritorious service in guarding the border for many years. He was awarded the title of General Yang Wei and was given a residence as a general. "
Lu Dingkun bowed his head to thank him, but the British prince didn't come back to his senses until Lu Dingkun thanked him, and then he bowed his head and thanked him.
The emperor said: "For the sake of the British government who raised the King of Qin, I have the greatest tolerance for this matter, and all punishments will be light. The good king is a villain, he listened to the slander, and attacked his eldest brother. It is unkind. Unfilial piety will result in a six-month ban and a three-year salary fine.
After speaking, the emperor looked at Liao Hongyi, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and said: "There are many accounts for the repair of Shanghe. The Ministry of Industry will conduct a self-examination first. Within ten days, the accounts of the repair of Shanghe for nearly five years will be compiled and submitted."
Liao Hongyi leaned forward and said, "I obey the order!"
After Liao Hongyi retreated, the emperor looked around and did not see Wang Houzhe, so he turned to look at Eunuch Gao.
Eunuch Gao took a step forward and whispered: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty Wang has taken sick leave."
The emperor nodded, turned his gaze to Wang Xiang, and said: "Since Academician Wang is not in good health, let him have a good rest. Don't be in a hurry. He will come to the Yamen after he is well."
Mr. Wang's hair stood up when he heard it. The emperor said that it would be very difficult for Hou Zhe to recover from his illness.
He leaned forward and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
The emperor turned to Kong Baozhao and Yang Songhua and said: "The two beloved ministers will continue to work hard to investigate the unfinished cases and give an explanation to the people of the world."
Hong Baozhao and Yang Songhua bowed down to accept the order, "I obey the order!"
The emperor looked at Eunuch Gao. Eunuch Gao raised his voice and said, "If you have anything to do, please report it. If nothing happens, please dismiss me!"
The emperor has been very angry these days. It is not a very urgent matter. Who would choose to report it at this time?
The emperor saw that everyone had their heads lowered and said calmly, "Dismiss the court!"
Eunuch Gao raised his voice and said: "Dismiss the court!"
Everyone knelt down to see the emperor off!
At the British Duke's Mansion, Ms. Li's eyes were red and swollen from crying, and she said to Lu Dingning, who was sitting slumped aside: "Master, you really have to think of something. What should I do with Zixun?"
Lu Dingning turned around and shouted at Mrs. Li: "Cry, cry, cry, you know how to cry. Crying makes people upset. Since noon yesterday, the entire mansion has been surrounded by the Royal Forest Army. Not even a bird can fly out. You let me How to think of something?”
Little Li wiped away her tears and asked, "Mother, what should I do now?"
Lu Ziran glanced at Lu Dingning, turned to look at Li, and said consolingly: "Auntie, don't cry. It's useless to cry at this time. My grandfather and uncle went to the morning court. We will know the specific step when they come back." ”
Li wiped her tears and said, "I'm just worried about Zixun. I'm afraid Zixun won't be able to overcome this hurdle."
Mr. Zhu didn't sympathize with Mrs. Li at all. She usually indulged her son, but only when something happened did she know how to cry. What's the use of crying?
Zhu said calmly: "With so many imperial guards gathered at the door, my brother-in-law must be in trouble."
After hearing this, Mrs. Li began to wipe her tears again, "Zi Ran, what can we do? Zi Xun is only in his early twenties... Oh! My poor son, what can we do?"
Zhu said: "Instead of sitting here crying, mother, why not go and count and see how much money is left? Once the brother-in-law's matter is settled, there will be many places that need money."
Lu Ziran nodded and said: "Mom, don't cry. Yihua is right. Go and count it quickly to see how much money is left at home."
Little Mrs. Li thought that Mrs. Zhu and Lu Ziran wanted to separate the family, so she cried and said: "Why are my brother and sister-in-law so cruel? You guys started calculating the family property when his life and death were uncertain. He and his brother are still brothers from the same mother." ”
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhu didn't expect her good intentions to go well, and snorted coldly: "You are a dog biting Lu Dongbin. Even if I didn't say anything, you can cry if you want."
There are layers of royal guards surrounding the door. We don’t know if the people in this room can survive. I am worried about this little family property?
At this moment, I only ask the Bodhisattva to bless me and my son Guoguo to survive. "
Mrs. Li was even more confused after hearing what Zhu said, "Ziran, can't we all survive?"
Lu Ziran shook his head, "I don't know either. This matter is so big that the prince has been banned..."
“Second Master, Master, the Duke of the State and the Crown Prince have returned home. Also accompanying the Duke of Guo are the father-in-law who announced the decree.”
The people in the British government received the letter and came out to receive the order.
After listening to the edict announced by the chamberlain, everyone in Lu Dingkun's room looked happy, while everyone in Lu Dingning's room looked gloomy.
It is true that there is joy in one room and sorrow in the other.
Lv Dingning hugged the British Duke's leg and begged: "Father, please save your son, he doesn't want to die."
The British Duke wanted to shake off Lu Dingning's hand, but Lu Dingning held her tightly and he didn't even shake it off twice.
“Let go first!”
Lu Dingning didn’t get the British Duke’s approval, so how could he let go? "I don't, father, please save your son, he doesn't want to die."
The British Duke raised his hand to Lu Dingning and said, "Let me go, I will save you."
Lu Dingning got the right words and then let go of his hands.
The British father said to Li: "Go and get the account book and see how much money is left in the account?"
Li took the account books and the British public checked them and found out that the accounts in the house were in a mess.
The British Master was so angry that he called the accountant.
Under the British Duke's questioning, I found out that Mrs. Yang had transferred the money from the Duke into her private bag.
Lu Dingkun sneered: "With a mistress like this, no wonder this family will fail! I don't want the money in the house anymore. You can use it to save Zixun. I only hope that after he escapes this disaster, he will know where to go." Come back and take care of yourself.”
After saying that, Lu Dingkun left with Lu Zijian and his brothers.
Lu Dingkun walked to the door, turned to look at the British Duke, and said: "In three days, the Duke's Mansion will no longer exist. If my father has no place to go, he can come and live in the General's Mansion. Only my father can come, and others will go to the General's Mansion." Not accepted."
The British Duke paused and said, "I'm very happy that you have such a heart. I have my own place to go, so I won't bother you."
There are some things that Lu Dingkun wants to say. After thinking about it, he swallowed his words, turned around and left.
Lu Zijian asked: "Why didn't my father persuade my grandfather?"
Lu Dingkun glanced sideways at Lu Zijian and said, "Some people are still heartbroken even when they reach the Yellow River, and they don't shed tears when they see the coffin. What can I advise? He chose the path himself, so let him go."
Lu Zijian stopped talking.
Lu Dingkun said: "Next, you can follow me to the border."
Lu Zijian bowed and said, "Okay, my son will obey his father's arrangements."
The British Duke asked Li to go to Rong'an Hall to get Mrs. Yang's account books, and took 150,000 silver from Mrs. Yang's warehouse to make up for Lu Zixun's misappropriation of public funds.
After the money was replenished, Lu Zixun was released on the same day.
After Lu Zixun came back, he learned that he had been sent to a room three thousand miles away. He cried and begged the British Duke to save him.
The British public scolded angrily: "A useless thing can save your life, why aren't you satisfied?
Because of you, the prince was grounded and his title from the British Duke was taken away. Three days later, I am just a commoner. How do you ask me to save you? "
Lu Zixun knew that the deal was done, so he stopped making trouble.
The British Duke asked Li to send off all the servants in the government who should be dispatched, leaving only a few people who were quick at work.
Before, little Li was crying, but after the matter was decided, little Li stopped crying and sat aside blankly, not knowing what she was thinking.
The British Duke called Xiao Li to his side and said: "Zixun has caused a big disaster, and you have suffered the same. They all say that a mother is strong. For the sake of your children, you must be strong."
Zixun, I can only rely on you from now on. "
Little Li looked at the British father-in-law with tears in her eyes.
The British Duke asked: "Can you understand what I said?"
Little Li nodded.
The British Duke continued: "It's a long way to go, and bringing too much money with you will only bring disaster. Do you understand?"
Little Li nodded again.
The British Duke nodded with satisfaction and said: "The British Duke's government no longer exists, which is a good thing for you. Everyone knows that you have no money, so they will not make things difficult for you or seek money or death."
Little Li listened carefully.
(End of this chapter)