I woke up early in the morning and was about to have breakfast when I saw Liu Jing coming back half wet.
Xu Miao was quite surprised to see him in such a mess.
"What happened?" she asked while urging the nuns to prepare hot water and change clothes. "At this hour, the master should have just gone to court? How come he is not in the Yamen?"
Liu Jing held her hand, and the cold rain made her shiver.
After hearing what her husband said, Xu Miao felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
Xun'er actually, actually...
Uncontrollably, Xu Miao was trembling all over.
She knew that Xun'er acted improperly, knew that there were problems with Xun'er's dealings with the prince, and knew that Xun'er hid many things from her, but she really didn't expect that Xun'er would be so dissolute!
If it hadn't been about her own son, she would have wanted to cover her ears about the things the master said.
So dirty!
He made a mess by himself, and even instigated the prince to go with him, which lasted for several months.
Something happened now. The prince is the prince. Where is Xun'er?
Under the wrath of the Holy Emperor, any solution is possible.
Not only Xun'er, but also the master, she, A-Ping, Xun'er and his wife, no one has good things to eat.
Liu Jing shook his head: "He was called to the imperial study by the Holy Emperor. I begged him, but he ignored me."
Xu Miao's heart sank.
Ah Jian must have his own difficulties.
No matter what, she had to see A Jian and listen to A Jian's side of the story.
Knowing that Xu Jian was in the imperial study, Xu Miao came to wait outside the palace gate. She was impatient and naturally wanted to see someone as soon as possible.
I kept waiting with heartache, and when I saw Xu Jian's figure, I naturally came over in a hurry.
Here, Shan Shen also saw Xu Miao in a hurry.
He has never seen this lady, but he has heard that Mrs. Xu is beautiful. With such an anxious look now, he can easily tell the identity of this lady.
"The Duke of the State wants to say a few words to Mrs. Xu," Shan Shen said, not wanting to get involved in other people's housework, "I will also go back to the Yamen."
Xu Jian nodded.
Xu Miao and Shan Shen passed each other.
She was thinking about something, so she only bowed briefly to Shan Shen, then looked at Xu Jian again.
Aunt Xia chased her and held an umbrella for her.
Xu Miao didn't pay attention to the rain. The rain was nothing compared to her state of mind.
But seeing the disapproval in Xu Jian's eyes, Xu Miao hurriedly stood still under the umbrella.
"Ajian..." Xu Miao's tone was somewhat flattering.
Xu Jian heard it and stepped forward to help her: "Why are you here?"
"After I heard about it, I couldn't sit still," Xu Miao said, "What did Xun'er really do?"
Xu Jian looked around.
The square was not a good place to talk, so he said, "Let's talk in the car."
Back in the car, Xu Jian did not answer, but asked first: "What have you heard?"
Xu Miao was caught in the rain and her face turned pale. She was really embarrassed when mentioning those embarrassing things, but she had to say them. She picked some words that she could accept and talked about them in general.
Xu Jian said: "It's similar to what you heard. Liu Xun is in big trouble this time."
Xu Miao was so anxious that she held Xu Jian's hand fiercely: "Ajian, what will happen to Xun'er? Him, will he..."
That last word stuck in my throat.
She couldn't say it anyway.
Xu Jian lowered his eyes and said calmly: "It's hard to say, you have to be prepared in your heart."
Xu Miao's breath stagnated: "Save him, Ajian, please beg for mercy on his behalf. He is at fault. I know he is at fault. I can punish him, imprison him or even beat him, but, I want him to live.
."
"Look," Xu Jian still looked calm, "you know very well what he has committed, and you know the severity, but you care about him very much."
Xu Miao couldn't help but nod.
She knows that she can't care less.
"But this matter is not easy to handle. It concerns His Highness the Crown Prince and is involved with a deposed prince. Everyone in the investigation office is nervous." Xu Jian paused and then said, "Just now in the imperial study, the Holy One asked me to assist in investigating this matter.
You can’t let me handle the case privately, can you? I can’t do it for personal gain in this kind of case.”
Xu Miao was stunned for a moment, obviously a little surprised: "Are you also investigating this case?"
"Yes," Xu Jian said, "I can only say that what is his is his, and if it is not his crime, it is not."
This statement left Xu Miao without any confidence.
"Can I go see him?" Xu Miao asked, "How much can you do for him if you investigate this case..."
"Listen to me, go back and have a rest," Xu Jian interrupted Xu Miao and advised, "I'm so stressed out at home, I'll ask A-Ping to accompany you to the temple to stay for a few days. Don't think about it any more." Xu Miao naturally doesn’t want to.
This stubbornness was unexpected by Xu Jian.
The one who can persuade you with just these few words is not Xu Miao.
Xu Miao is very stubborn in what she decides on.
Xu Jian lowered his eyes and said: "If the case is really investigated and you act honestly, I can still say that I can protect you and A-Ping. If you mess around and ask people everywhere, I might not even be able to protect you."<
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Xu Miao hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter to me, I'm not afraid."
"I know, I know that as a mother, you can risk everything for your children," Xu Jian said, "But you are not only Liu Xun's mother, you also have Ah Ping. Do you want to save Ah Ping again just to save Liu Xun who cannot be saved?
Will you pay it in?"
Xu Miao's head buzzed, and her eyes were full of astonishment.
She just looked at Xu Jian for a moment and listened to his continued words.
"You no longer care about yourself, you should also care about A-Ping."
Xu Miao's eyes were red, and involuntarily, her fingers tightened on Xu Jian's arm, and it could even be said that she used a lot of strength.
It seemed that only by exerting all her efforts could she control her overwhelming emotions at the moment.
Of course she cares about A-Ping.
There is no doubt about this.
But, he has more than two children!
From beginning to end, A-Jian never mentioned her other child—himself.
Because, as her mother, she has not given him support and reliance for so many years.
Ah Jian is used to this.
But her heart will hurt when she witnesses this.
"Ajian..." Xu Miao choked, wanting to say something, but he hesitated.
How else could she speak?
You risk everything for your children, just to harm another son and a daughter for the sake of one son?
It looks like one to two, but of course the score cannot be calculated that way.
Xu Miao knew very well that this was not an arithmetic problem. How could her heart and her love be calculated in this way?
But now, apart from the simplest comparison of sizes, what can she do?
The thunder sounded again.
The wind became much stronger, causing the carriage curtains to sway.
For a long time, Xu Miao let go of Xu Jian's arm with difficulty, dropped her hands to her sides, lowered her head and remained silent.
Xu Jian knew that she had given up pleading and persuading.
"I still have to go to the Yamen." After saying that, Xu Jian stood up and jumped out of the carriage.
Aunt Xia came to see him off.
She understood Xu Miao's unwillingness to give up, but was helpless, and hesitantly spoke: "Madam, I didn't mean to embarrass you."
"I understand," Xu Jian glanced at Xu Miao in the car and said to Grandma Xia, "Grandma, let's arrange to stay in the temple for a few days. I'm afraid she won't be able to bear the ups and downs, so I asked A-Ping to stay with her more.
If she is willing, I will ask the princess to go and talk to her."
Aunt Xia nodded.
Facing Xu Jian, she did not hide anything: "I met the princess by chance at Guangde Temple before and exchanged greetings with each other. Madam likes the princess very much."
"Then let's go to Guangde Temple." Xu Jian said.
Shen Chen came to greet him holding an umbrella, and the sedan chair was ready.
Aunt Xia saw Xu Jian off and got on the carriage again. Inside the carriage, she saw Xu Miao with her head hanging down, her face covered with tears.
"Mom," Xu Miao spoke first, "I want to save Xun'er and help the master, but I don't want to implicate A-Ping, let alone A-Jian, who will not distinguish between public and private matters, and end up offending the Holy Emperor, and even A-Jian will be blamed. I understand what A-Jian said, but if I don't save myself, it feels like my heart has been ripped out.
That day when we went to the Duke's Mansion, I understood that one day, there would be conflicts between A Jian, Master, and Xun'er.
I thought it was due to political differences. I never thought there would be such a conflict between the judge and the suspect, let alone that this storm would come so quickly..."
"Madam, if you want to cry, you can cry happily," Nanny Xia hugged Xu Miao, "But remember, you and Miss Ping are looking after you wholeheartedly, and the Duke of Guo is hoping that you will be stronger.
, you don’t want to get into trouble alone.
Let’s go back to our hometown first and take Miss Ping to Guangde Temple to stay for a few days. The princess will go there to visit you soon.
She has arrived but you haven't arrived yet, how rude!"
Xu Miao burst into tears and was so confused that she really needed someone to help her sort out the things that could be accomplished before her eyes.
The princess cannot be neglected.
This point was first pressed into Xu Miao's mind by Aunt Xia.
The carriage returned to Liu Mansion.
As soon as Xu Miao got out of the car, Liu Ping came up and hugged her: "I heard that my brother..."
Zheng Liu also came and stood aside, looking as ugly as he could.
She knows that Liu Xun is not a good person.
There are also many things that make her angry with Liu Xun.
But Liu Xun failed this time, but she didn't feel at all happy.
How long have you been married and she will be a widow?
That's not right. Liu Xun's crime may involve the whole family, and she must be included in it.
Zheng Liu was unwilling to do so.
But is there any way she can save herself now?
If he wants to get out of this quagmire, he can only go back to Yunyang Uncle's Mansion for help. Just thinking of having to bow to the Zheng family makes Zheng Liu panic.
"Mother," Zheng Liu took a step forward and asked Xu Miao directly, "Is there any room for change?"
Xu Miao looked up at her.
Zheng Liu asked again: "How should I deal with Liu Xun if he does something like that?"
Liu Ping saw tears on Xu Miao's face, even though she was timid, she said: "Sister-in-law, this just happened, you are so anxious..."
"A Ping," Xu Miao stopped Liu Ping, looked at Zheng Liu and said, "You are Xun'er's wife, and you resent him. It is reasonable. The case has not been clear yet, and I am powerless. I plan to take A Ping with me.
How many days will we stay in the temple? I would like to ask for Bodhisattva’s will. Will you go with us or stay at home?”
Zheng Liu sneered.
Something happened, please ask Bodhisattva?
Can the Bodhisattva save the deceitful Liu Xun?
"I'm not going," Zheng Liu said, looking at Liu Ping coldly, and said, "If it weren't for your ignorance of flattery, your brother wouldn't have to think of all kinds of ways to please the prince, and in the end he would have to pay for it. Jinyi at home
Jade Food supports you, but you repay his kindness like this. It's all your fault!"
Liu Ping's eyes widened suddenly.
Rao knew that Liu Xun had "sold" her, and had heard Liu Xun admit it with her own ears, but now that Zheng Liu had beaten her down like this, Liu Ping was extremely emotional.
Xu Miao hugged Liu Ping, who was breathing rapidly, and ignored Zheng Liu.
Ah Ping is the most important.
When the carriage left Liu's house again, Liu Ping in the car was leaning against Xu Miao and burst into tears.
Although she was extremely uncomfortable, Liu Ping continued to comfort Xu Miao.
She remembered what her elder brother said last time.
"Stay with her more and open up to her more."
"If Liu Xun insists on hanging out with the misbehaving prince, the one who cannot spare him is the Holy Emperor."
Big brother has already told her.
She couldn't help her brother, but she had to listen to him and make her mother feel at ease.
Liu Ping's voice was hoarse, with a crying sound, and she kept talking.
"Mother, if I want to investigate this case, I will tell you the whole story clearly. You don't have to worry about the yamen not investigating the case carefully and unjustly accusing people."
"But the eldest brother has the same problem as the eldest brother. He follows the prince to watch the government. Now that the prince is in trouble, he will be very embarrassed in front of the emperor. Whether he can make the emperor continue to trust him depends on how the case is handled." p>
"If he tries to avenge his brother, what will he do? What will the Duke of Fuguo do?"
"The eldest brother was taken back to the Xu family and left you and your father since he was a baby. He wanted to inherit the Duke's mansion. In order for my grandfather to let him inherit the title, he suffered a lot when he was a child."
"His leg is injured and he can no longer fight the enemy. If he loses the Sacred Heart this time and his title is implicated, how will he explain to his grandfather underground?"
"His suffering for so many years, and the suffering of you not being able to raise him for so many years, aren't they all in vain?"
"Brother, he made too many mistakes, and the Sacred Heart cannot be violated."
Xu Miao didn't speak, but looked at her little daughter very seriously.
As A-Ping grows up, everything she says makes sense.
But how could Xun'er not understand something that even A'Ping, the youngest in the boudoir, understands?
In order to please the prince, Xun'er robbed people, sold his sister, and caused chaos. When he did all these things, did he think about his parents?
On the other side, Lin Yunyan also received the news.
From the moment she handed the news of "Dao Heng's appearance" to Xu Jian, they knew what the situation would end with.
The only thing that surprised Lin Yunyan was that the Holy Master took the initiative to let Xu Jian go to Shuntian Mansion.
The foundation of that house is difficult to dig.
By participating in the investigation, Xu Jian can legitimately read land deeds and various documents without "alarming" the keen Master Shan.
No matter how smart Mr. Shan is, he can't get rid of "darkness under the lamp".
It depends on how much we can dig out through further digging.
But no matter what results are obtained there, Liu Xun's ending seems to have been decided.
"Let's arrange a carriage to go to Guangde Temple." Lin Yunyan explained.
She should persuade Mrs. Xu more.
Mrs. Xu’s madness is her, and it’s what Xu Jian doesn’t want to see.
At this moment in Shuntian Mansion, Liu Xun finally saw someone again.
Looking at Xu Jian with an indifferent expression, he almost couldn't help but shrink his neck.
