Mrs. Chu voluntarily moved to Yuemei Temple, but Mrs. Tai was unwilling to go back.
She was so resentful that the Chu family was being reorganized, and she was very angry. She was a majestic presence in this mansion, and she would not allow her power to be taken away from her like this.
So, she summoned the elders of the Chu family to come forward and go to the Chu family to "publicly try" Chu Shoufu.
Everyone in the Chu family respected this old lady.
From her youth to her old age, she single-handedly supported the entire family's inner courtyard. Whenever something went wrong in any family, she would step in and settle it.
It can be said that in Beijing, even the eldest princess cannot match her majesty.
She defends her shortcomings.
She would protect everyone who belonged to the Chu family, whether they were from her house or not.
No matter what happens to the Chu family, she can take care of it.
A few years ago, she had a useless grandson who beat someone to death outside. They wanted to go to the Yamen to sue him, but she stepped in to suppress her. Not only did she not pay a penny in compensation, but she also asked the family of the deceased to come to her door to apologize to her, saying that she had been injured.
Gained her Chu family’s face.s11();
This case did not go to the Yamen. The victim's family could only admit it was bad luck and said that the deceased fell to death by himself. Fearing retaliation from the Chu family, they packed up and left the capital overnight.
These things were done flawlessly, and naturally no news outside dared to spread.
The old lady enjoyed such honor very much and enjoyed the admiration of her nephews. Every year on her birthday, she would return to the mansion and kneel under the black heads of people. Everyone said extremely auspicious words, which made her feel happy.
During her half-life, Mrs. Tai was accustomed to a crowded and noisy life. Even in Yuemei Nunnery, the courtyard was bustling every day. The noble lady in Beijing
My wife, as well as the wives of the younger generations of the Chu family, also visited me every day and sent various expenses.
For those people, Yuemei Temple has a god, and this god is Mrs. Tailao.
Come and pray when you have something to do, it is more effective than praying to gods and Buddhas.
But now, in the Chu family, even the people under her knees are disappointed in her.
She is no longer the ancestor who turned the tide.
She is no longer the patriarch who makes decisions with just one word.
She couldn't bear this happening.
Therefore, it is imperative to summon the elders of the clan.
The elders in the clan gathered together because of her call.
Everyone has heard about Mrs. Chu, and they are all shocked. Didn't they just send the Protector and the old palace maid a few words? Why must they be executed? The Supreme Emperor didn't put the Chu family in the first place.
In your eyes?
The eldest son of the Chu family was kicked out and has not yet been able to enter the house. This incident also aroused everyone's indignation. The eldest son is the eldest son, so how can he be living outside?
As you say, I condemn Chu Shoufu's ruthlessness.
By the time Chu Shoufu came in, the atmosphere was already very intense and everyone was filled with indignation.
Chu Shoufu's second uncle stood up, pointed at Chu Shoufu and angrily said, "How come you have forgotten your filial piety when you are in a high position now? What you have done recently has made our Chu family lose face. Now everyone outside thinks that our Chu family
You are too weak to be bullied. If this continues, sooner or later the Chu family's prestige will be completely destroyed by you."
The second uncle of the Chu family was originally sitting on the front seat with his wife, but now that he stood up, Chu Shoufu took his seat directly.
He looked at everyone coldly, and just before entering, he heard the heated criticism,
Now that he sat down, no one spoke.
Chu Shoufu said to Mrs. Tai Lao, "Mother, you have done a good job. You invited everyone here, which saves me the trouble of ordering people to notify you again. I just have something to say in front of everyone."
too old
The lady was still angry, but after hearing this, she felt something was wrong and said sternly: "Don't worry, there are people older than you here, you should listen to what they say first."
Chu Shoufu put his hands in his sleeves, looked around at everyone coldly, and said: "No need, I just said a few words. There is no distinction between seniority and seniority among everyone today. After all, everyone here who is older than me is
I don’t have as many gray hairs, so it’s clear who is at ease and who is working hard. From today on, all my descendants with the surname Chu who serve in the court must accept the assessment of the Ministry of Civil Affairs like other officials. Those who fail the assessment will be screened out and laid off.
Get lost, no mercy."
As soon as these words came out, the entire inner hall was like a pot of boiling water.
There are people in every house of the Chu family who serve in the court, and many of them are pillars of the court, and they are also truly talented. Of course, these people were promoted by Chu's chief minister. The big tree of the Chu family can be so deep-rooted, not because of the old lady
The ability of all-rounders is the influence of Chu Shoufu's power.
And there are also some officials in the Chu family who are doing nothing but doing errands in various yamen. They have a bit of fame and power, and their salaries are not uncommon.
Everyone in the court knew that Chu Shoufu was very efficient no matter what he said or did, and he would not waste a word.
Both mother and son were sitting on the main seats, one on the left and one on the right, like two statues.
"Yes, Chu Da, this
She didn't understand what he was thinking. Why would he destroy his foundation when the Chu family was at its peak?
In his later years, he was in such a state.
Many people in the court were afraid of Chu's chief minister and favored members of the Chu family. However, because his surname was Chu, they forgot his identity as chief minister and their respect for him. s11();
Mother and son had a conversation late at night.
However, the son has white hair, while the mother has only gray hair.
Although Mrs. Chu's natal family had complaints, no one dared to disobey the old lady's orders.
Chu Shoufu didn't care whether these people were pleading or angry. He had finished speaking and stood up to leave.
Outside, it was also deathly silent. The Chu Mansion, which used to be bustling, now looked like a dead castle.
She thought that she kept her word and decided everything by herself, but she forgot that no one would be afraid of an old princess. They were afraid of her because her son was the chief minister of the dynasty and had disciples throughout the officialdom.
The second-in-command of the Northern Tang Dynasty who started to perform meritorious service at a young age and has always held a high position.
She stared closely at Chu Shoufu, who knew her son Mo Ruomu. She knew exactly what he was doing. In one sentence, he strangled the lives of these people and let them know who was the one who made the final decision in the Chu family today.
Silence spread between mother and son, as if neither one was willing to open his mouth first.
There were very few people under Chu Shoufu who were truly capable, and all of this depended on the doting and connivance of his wife.
The old lady sat numbly, looking at his back and walking away. In her ears, she could hear the complaints of these people, saying that she shouldn't have come today, as this was causing disaster for no reason.
"Chu Da, you can't do this. The assessment of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is now held once a year and is very strict..."
Mrs. Chu's funeral was not held here, and her body was sent back to her natal family. This was Mrs. Chu's decision. The Chu family could not have a daughter-in-law who was executed.
Let’s discuss the matter later. Although the imperial court has to conduct assessments, you have been holding on to it for so many years..."
It was also in the huge inner hall of the Chu family that the flat forehead had been hung up again, with the four words "return to simplicity and stay humble" still written on it.
She stood up slowly, feeling as if her heart was filled with ashes, and even her body was filled with ashes, as if they would be blown away by the wind if she stepped out.
The so-called elders who were very arrogant just now all became groveling.
She has been honored all her life and never thought about it,
The face of the old lady was as gray as ashes, showing a withered look.