Emperor Duanmuhuan thought about it and made a decision, "Come and convey my will."
"Since Mr. Duan is in such a sick condition, I allow him to resign and return to his hometown."
"In recognition of his hard work and integrity over the years, I will give him a silver note worth ten thousand taels."
"This way, after returning to my hometown, I can buy some land for retirement."
"Lingluo silk and satin are inconvenient to carry on the road, so I won't reward you. If you have money, buy it yourself. Buy whatever you like."
"Also, I heard that he has no heirs."
"You Yunxiang, you go pick two maids who are clever and handy. It is best if they have martial arts skills. They will take care of Master Duan's daily life along the way."
"Mrs. Duan comes from a martial arts background. Only with martial arts can we have common topics."
"yes."
The eunuch You Yunxiang, who was originally puzzled, now understood that he was not asked to choose a palace maid, but that the spy commander sent two female spies, and their martial arts skills must be able to suppress Mrs. Duan.
"Prepare the carriage and order a team of guards to see him off. Be sure to take Master Duan all the way back to his hometown."
"yes."
The eunuch You Yunxiang also heard it. The so-called sending Master Duan all the way meant watching Duan Shi all the way. Even if he died, he would have to die on the carriage.
Finally, we went to Duan Shi's hometown to mourn again, saying that he died there.
Naturally, it was not the emperor who was not considerate, but Mrs. Duan who insisted on her own way and caused her husband to die during the journey, due to the bumps and fatigue.
Many officials also heard it, but this did not prevent them from secretly praising the emperor's wisdom, nor did it prevent them from kneeling down to thank Duan Shi.
As the saying goes, when people are under the eaves, they have to lower their heads. Things that have nothing to do with themselves should be kept high. That's it.
They knew clearly that it was Emperor Duanmuhuan who harmed Duan Shi, but they still had to be the emperor's officials, so naturally they had to support the emperor's bad behavior. Duan Shi had nothing to do with them anyway.
As for the sadness of the rabbit dying and the fox dying, there is no need for that.
Anyone who can stand above the imperial court and understand clearly will not feel sad.
Because one day, they will also fall.
"Retreat!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"
…
Outside the palace.
"The court is over."
"They're all out."
"Have you seen Duan Shi?"
"I haven't seen it yet!"
"Is he alive or dead?"
"I told you, but I haven't seen it yet!"
"I said, why are you so anxious here? My wife is sitting over there."
"That's right, the emperor is not in a hurry. What if he is in a hurry to die?"
"ha……"
While the people in the street were chatting and laughing, the officials walked out of the palace gate and gave way one after another because they heard strange screams behind them.
"Woooo..."
It was Duan Shi, and it was the eunuch You Yunxiang who understood and let Duan Shi go, allowing Duan Shi to walk out of the palace alive and kicking, but his mute point was sealed.
In this way, he could not speak, and those outside the palace would not be able to tell that he was crazy.
In this way, coupled with the imperial decree and rewards, the people in the capital were silenced.
When Duan Shi returns to his hometown and announces his mourning, he will stop people from questioning him.
…
"Is that Duan Shi?"
"Probably so. It's almost the same."
"You should be taller. Aren't you from Beijing?"
"Nonsense, how many people in this capital knew Duan Shi before today?"
"I know him."
"real?"
"I know his concierge."
"Go away, I also know the father of his concierge."
"You all, stop arguing, I know..."
"Shut up, everyone, Mrs. Duan is coming up."
"That's right, let's go to the theater."
…
Everyone saw what the second aunt was doing, and the eunuch You Yunxiang naturally saw it too, and he quickly issued an imperial edict.
"By imperial edict! Kneel down!"
The two palace ladies cleverly rushed to Duan Shi's side, sealed his meridians so that he could not move, and led him to kneel down.
It seemed that the two maids were supporting him, kneeling down respectfully to receive the imperial edict.
At the same time, all the civil and military officials knelt down, and the guards outside the palace also knelt down.
The second aunt had to kneel down, and the housekeeper and others also knelt down.
The streets were full of idlers, and when they saw the imperial edict, they all knelt down, and everyone around them also knelt down.
As the teaching continued, many people who could not see it also knelt down.
However, many people in the house hid and pretended they didn't know anything, so they didn't kneel down.
…
The eunuch You Yunxiang read out the imperial edict loudly. The emperor sympathized with Mr. Duan for his years of hard work and allowed Mr. Duan to resign and return to his hometown at Mrs. Duan's request.
In recognition of his integrity over the years, he was given a special gift of ten thousand taels of silver to buy a homestead in his hometown for retirement.
For safety reasons, a team of guards were sent to see him off, and two palace maids were arranged to take care of him and take Master Duan all the way back to his hometown.
…
"Okay, Mr. Duan can take the order and get up."
The eunuch You Yunxiang pretended to be silent and bent down to place the imperial edict in Duan Shi's hands.
With the help of two palace maids, the three of them helped Duan Shi up and covered him in a circle, while the eunuch You Yunxiang stuffed the imperial edict into Duan Shi's arms.
Because he was far away, people couldn't hear ordinary voices over there, so although Duan Shi didn't speak, people thought he did.
Even the second aunt was doubtful and did not rush in after getting up. After all, it was the palace gate.
The second aunt stood outside, watching helplessly as the two maids helped Duan Shi get into the carriage behind them.
"Congratulations!"
"Congratulations, Mr. Duan!"
At this time, the officials came over. Those who knew him and those he didn't know each other held their hands and congratulated him.
It's not that there are no upright officials, but because of their uprightness, they can't see the twists and turns inside.
Naturally, those who could see it did not dare to reveal it, lest they offend the emperor and be beheaded.
They are officials who take care of their families, not desperadoes who feed one person and keep the whole family hungry.
The emperor asked, "It's not enough for him to die. If he dies, his entire family and nine tribes will be killed. Who wouldn't be afraid?"
And seriously speaking, Duan Shi is pretty good.
It is not unjust for an official to die at the hands of the emperor.
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. When you become an official, you should think of the day when you will.
At the very least, Duan Shi was declared an upright official after his coffin was sealed. After returning to his hometown, he was recorded in the local annals, so that his name could be recorded in history as an upright official.
When you are an official all your life, you only seek wealth by the way. What you ultimately seek is an official reputation.
Fame is something I don't take seriously when I'm young.
When you get old, especially when you are about to die, money will become more valuable.
As soon as a person dies, his legs are stunned, the house is filled with gold and silver treasures, the mountains and fields are filled with forests and fields, and nothing is left.
The only thing that can accompany you for eternity is your reputation.
…
Eunuch You Yunxiang led the team over and said, "Mrs. Duan, your honorable husband is on the carriage. I will hand it back to you now."
The second aunt could not see anyone from across the carriage, but she could hear the breathing of three people.
Although I was confused, I could only say thanks and said, "Thank you, father-in-law."
The eunuch You Yunxiang handed over his hand and said, "No, as long as Mrs. Duan doesn't misunderstand me."
"I don't dare." The second aunt's grandmother said something polite casually.
"That's good." Eunuch You Yunxiang smiled with satisfaction, as he wanted this effect.
Without giving the Second Aunt Grandma time to react, she continued: "Mrs. Duan has made it clear before that she wants to leave Beijing."
"Now I have been ordered to escort Mr. Duan, no, now Mr. Duan, to escort Mr. Duan out of the city."
"Mrs. Duan, please!"
After speaking, without waiting for the second aunt's grandmother to say anything, she waved and led the team forward, while the guards protected the carriage so that the second aunt's grandmother could not approach at all.