Is this an investigation of corruption? Is there anyone who relies on bribes to investigate corruption?
Li Xu is not young anymore. He has been in the officialdom for decades. What kind of faces have he not seen before? He thought that nothing would make him feel upset in this life, but he still has to say that he was shocked.
.
He couldn't describe how he felt at the moment. He felt relaxed. He didn't have to worry that such a person was coming for him. But immediately after, he felt uncomfortable again. Why? How could the late emperor have such children and grandchildren because he was so wise and powerful?
He was really afraid that the late emperor's spirit would soon come back to life in anger.
This feeling is very complicated. He himself feels that there is something wrong with him. How could he think so? The worry he has always felt is finally at ease now. What are you thinking about so much? No matter how good the late emperor is, he is dead. He is worried about the old man.
No matter what, I can still control my master as a slave. Besides, who doesn’t have two incompetent descendants? Let’s leave it at that.
Looking at the banknote on the table, can he accept it?
It must not be possible! Master Jiu has always been a fool, no one dares to accept his money. Although I don’t know how such a person could raise a prodigal son, but thinking about the fact that this child has a difficult father behind him, he really
Don't dare to accept it.
Besides, can I accept it?
He openly asked himself to harm others. Oops, thinking about this, he felt as if he had eaten a fly. How could he be so sure that this little money would allow him to do the thing of giving birth to a son without an asshole?
But how should I say this?
Li Xu had a serious face, "Brother, I shouldn't have said this originally, but after all, I have served the late emperor for decades..."
Hong Ju nodded in his mind, this was a show of qualifications. Not only was he showing off his qualifications, he also relied on his old man to show off his old skills, and used the Huangma method to suppress others.
He understood the subtext of every sentence, but he still listened like a good boy.
As soon as Li Xu mentioned the late emperor, this kid didn't have the guts to be aggressive here, so he continued: "I don't dare to guess the late emperor's thoughts, but the late emperor has mentioned to me more than once that he has high hopes for his descendants..."
Hong Zhu looked a little ashamed, but he was laughing in his heart. Who doesn't have high hopes for future generations? This is quite nonsense. In fact, this is somewhat inappropriate to say to himself. This is what Huang Mafa is most afraid of.
The hope for children and grandchildren is too generous. If you accidentally rebel, it will be a lot of fun. So, the royal family really has the tendency to raise their sons to waste.
Li Xu couldn't see the expression in the young man's drooped eyelids, so he continued: "Not only can I not respond to such a thing, but I also want to advise my brother not to have such thoughts. This slave must really be like this today.
I helped my elder brother, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to see the late emperor anymore…”
I was really moved when I said this, my voice was choked up and my eyes were red.
Hong Zhu chatted hurriedly, remembering the late emperor one by one with Li Xu. But God knows that he only saw the late emperor once or twice a year, once at the Golden Festival and once at the Chinese New Year. He was sandwiched among his cousins and glanced at the late emperor from a distance.
.He promised that the late emperor could not see him clearly at all.
Of course, the late emperor must be wise, mighty, and kind, and he must be remembered endlessly.
This feeling is so painful.
Compared to Hong Zhu's hard work, there is someone who looks pretty now.
Hongxuan was arranged into a courtyard. The main room in the courtyard had two wings. Of course he could not live in the main room. Hongxuan was the elder brother. This rule must be adhered to. So he chose the east wing and the west wing was given to Hongxuan.
Don't be disrespectful when going out. This is the most basic upbringing.
Entering the east chamber, the decoration is good, not much different from the ones at home. Before I finish reading, a pair of beauties come in from the door. They look exactly the same. They are twin sisters at first glance. Look at the steps between the advance and retreat.
Rules, yes! This has been trained.
Wu Nong, a beauty from the south of the Yangtze River, speaks softly, which makes people feel itchy in their hearts.
But who is Hongxuan? Despite his young age, he went out to see the world with Amma, who was called a bastard by E Niang. For this matter, E Niang chased A Ma around the house twice with a whip.
. In Amma’s words, you can commit any kind of stupidity, but if you commit it on a woman’s belly, this kind of stupidity is unforgivable. At first, he couldn’t walk around when he saw the little beauty. The women in the family except the forehead
Niang is the concubine. All the beautiful girls have been dismissed by E Niang. There is also a sister whom she rarely sees. The woman she has the most contact with is E Niang. E Niang is a Mongolian, and her accent is very different whether she speaks Chinese or Manchu.
It's all a bit strange. He speaks harshly when he's angry, which has nothing to do with gentleness. How can you not be shocked when you see a soft beauty?
His heart dropped when these beauties were so 'deeply friendly' to their guests. To them, what they saw in front of them was not a man, but a guest, their parents. They didn't talk about friendship, they only talked about the price. This was good.
, and even had some ulterior motives, maybe it was a spy sent by someone. Therefore, he deeply understood the truth that although wild flowers are fragrant, she has D.
Thinking of this, I really miss Ama's mother. When she came out, her body felt so comfortable, and she didn't know what was going on. When she heard that the emperor wanted to use her, she was so happy that she didn't sleep well for several nights. She told herself everything.
You have to rely on yourself. Ama has been playing tricks on himself in this life. He can't do anything to help and may be held back. Eniang told herself again and again, don't be polite at that time and sell Ama Bao quickly.
Safety is important. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up, but there was a trace of sadness in his eyes. This time, even if it was not for credit, I had to fight for my mother-in-law.
"What do you think, noble man?" The beauty with the mole between her eyebrows stepped forward to undress Hongxuan, "The fragrant soup has been prepared, noble man, please come with me."
Hongxuan gave the follower a vague look, then followed him with a smile, not the slightest bit shy. After all, he grew up being cared for so carefully. "The two sisters look the same, I dare to ask.
What's your name?"
The other one has this little dimple on his face, and his smile makes people feel very sweet, "It's okay not to mention the humble name. If the nobles are pity, why not give the name to the slaves. This is also the blessing of the slaves."
The little mouth is so sweet.
Hongxuan didn't know what these two people wanted to do here, so he just started teasing her, "I see that the mole between this sister's eyebrows is brighter than rouge... I might as well call her charming. And this sister with dimples..." He took a deep breath
He took one breath and looked very intoxicated, "It's just called intoxicating."
Listen to the name, it is charming and intoxicating?
I thought he was an honest, good boy who had never seen a woman before, but he turned out to be a veteran in having sex.
The two looked at each other and quickly knelt down to thank Hongxuan for the honor.
Hongxuan's face became more and more proud.
Soaking in the bathtub, two pairs of weak and boneless hands were rubbing all over the body, and it was difficult not to react. He smiled and teased, talking to the two girls. The two girls were not old, they looked thirteen or fourteen years old, and they were thoughtful.
It was quite shallow. First, he curiously asked about the customs and customs of the capital, and then asked about the personnel of the royal family. His words were respectful and envious. Hongxuan also answered whatever he asked.
People say that the late emperor once came to Jiangnan and stayed with the Li family, but it was a pity that they did not catch up with such a grand event.
Hongxuan said, "What's so difficult about that? I'll take you back to Beijing tomorrow and take you into the palace to have a look."
People say that the royal family must be very majestic. We don’t know anyone and don’t know anything about what we should do if we offend the nobles.
Hongxuan said, "You have me, what are you afraid of?" The late emperor is my grandfather, and the current longevity master is my fourth uncle. That is our family. There is nothing to worry about. I am also a noble person, are you afraid?
People say you are such a kind person. Is this emperor as good as me?
Hongxuan narrowed his eyes and understood. This was what he wanted to ask about. He chuckled twice in his heart, closed his eyes and answered more casually, "Brother Huang, it's not much different. They're almost the same."
Your Majesty only has the fourth elder brother, and the sixth elder brother is still nursing. Not counting this, he is being raised in front of the Queen Mother, and outsiders cannot easily see him. But the third elder brother, fourth elder brother, and fifth elder brother are very common..."
"Then, isn't this third elder brother the eldest son just like me?" Charming asked softly, seemingly casually.
Hongxuan said 'hmm', it seemed that he knew a lot about himself, "The third elder brother is older and doesn't play around like me."
"Older?" Zui Ren pursed his lips and smiled, "This slave knows. If a man has a wife at home, he would not dare to go out and play around."
"Yeah!" Hongxuan responded again, still wondering how to lead him to his elder brother's backyard. Then an idea flashed, and it seemed that Li Xu had several granddaughters.
He understood a little bit in his heart, and he laughed loudly, "Little girl knows a lot. But as for the royal family, which Fujin dares to take care of it? It's not as respectable to give birth to a son. If the son is as good as Si..." As he said,
He paused for a moment as if he had made a mistake, and then changed his words, "If the son he gives birth to has a future, the future of his mother will be behind."
The two girls looked at each other again and said nothing more. They only talked about the customs and customs of Jiangnan and nothing else.
When the two of them left, saying they were packing their things and coming to live with him, he knew that they had gotten what they wanted from him.
Lying on the couch, Hongxuan stretched out his hand to call his entourage, "Go find Mr. Tun..." As he spoke, his voice lowered and he gave detailed instructions.
Mrs. Li over there looked at the two girls in front of her and said, "You really mean that?"
Zui Ren nodded and recounted what happened before. She had an excellent memory. She remembered exactly who said what and the tone of voice.
Mrs. Li then nodded, "Well done. You will be rewarded! From now on, follow the new master and don't forget who gave you a good future."
The two of them got together and said yes.
After the two of them went down, Mrs. Li showed deep thought. So, this prince must be the fourth elder brother. This is similar to the news that his master had heard before.
But after all, he was not at ease, so he got up and went to the old lady's yard, where the old lady was also talking to Hongtun.
It was said outside that Uncle Xuan had sent someone to deliver a message to Mr. Tun. The old lady knew the rules and just said she wanted to change her clothes, so she took the initiative to avoid it.
Hongdun saw Hongxuan's entourage, gave him a signal and raised his voice: "What's the matter?"
The attendants who follow their master when they go out are not very clever, otherwise they would not send them out to follow the young master. He stopped five feet away from Hongtun, his voice was neither high nor low, and his tone was neither fast nor slow, "
Our father’s name is Third Master Tun. I wonder if you still remember the craftsmanship of the wine cup that Fourth Brother mentioned. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and we can’t go back, but we must go back first to be polite.”
What wine cup?
Hongtun didn't know what kind of riddle this was, but he still said: "Are you in such a hurry? Wait for now. I will explain it to him in detail when I get back tonight."
The attendant hurriedly answered: "It's the one that Fourth Elder Brother casually mentioned last time we were drinking in the palace... Our young master seems to be in a hurry. Third Master Dong must go back as soon as possible."
When did Fourth Brother say that? What did he remember so accurately when he said it casually?
He said that he knew it and sent people down, but he was muttering in his heart, when did he and the fourth elder brother have a drink in the palace? When did the fourth elder brother talk about the wine cup again?
It's unreasonable to show so much importance to something and even tell myself specifically...
His heart skipped a beat when he thought of this. What was Hongxuan hinting at?
He sat back and drank the tea on the table as if nothing had happened. An inconspicuous girl behind the screen quietly turned to the back and waited for the old lady to finish speaking.
"...Honestly I guessed it was the fourth elder brother before...My daughter-in-law asked someone to inquire and revealed such a tone...However, after all, this little elder brother is from the Tenth Master's house, Long Live Master and Tenth Master...is the information accurate?
It’s hard to know the right daughter-in-law... but the third elder brother of Thirteenth Master’s family is here, mother, isn’t it..."
The old lady frowned: "Did you ask someone to ask?"
Mrs. Li's expression froze, "Mom, after the national filial piety, the three girls have just caught up with the draft... I can talk to Niu Colu's family and ask them to send some ideas to Xi's concubine.
It can be done…”
The old lady was a little annoyed, "Do you really think these elder brothers in the palace are so easy to fool?" What about Obai? Wasn't such a character fell into the hands of the late emperor who was only eight years old. At that time, there were four assistants
Where have the ministers gone? Aren't they all taken care of by the young late emperor? As long as the children of the royal family survive, there are no fools.
Mrs. Li was somewhat disapproving, "Mom, my daughter-in-law knows not to treat others as fools, but what if the nobleman takes the initiative to expose her? Now that she is living in our house, she must be asking for something. Since she is asking for help, she has the attitude of asking for help.
You also said that people from the royal family should not be underestimated. If they knew what we wanted to do at such a young age and even revealed the information, then that would be a different matter."
The old lady was speechless. She stopped talking and looked at the person standing by the door, waving for them to come over.
This person came over without looking at Mrs. Li, and just softly repeated the situation just now.
Mrs. Li's face was filled with joy, "Look, if you didn't reveal it intentionally, why would you have said such a thing? This is to tell us the identity of the fourth brother and make them pay special attention to it." Isn't this what the prince meant?
?
The old lady waved her hand to tell her to shut up, "Don't do anything extra, just stay and be honest."
After half a cup of tea, Hongtun saw the old lady coming out again.
The two of them continued their daily routine.
The old lady spoke of the Thirteenth Master with emotion: "When the Thirteenth Master came, you were at your current age, following behind the late emperor, like a little fairy boy. Now so many years have passed, little A
Brother is already so old. I heard that Thirteenth Master has not been in good health in recent years, but he is feeling better now."
What Hong Tun said, the Emperor's favor towards his Amma could be seen by the whole Qing Dynasty, "...Three imperial doctors are watching, Long Live Lord is in charge of everything and has sent people to keep an eye on Amma's daily routine.
I still don’t worry about this, and sometimes I send people to check in the middle of the night to see if it has sneaked up again in the middle of the night. Now I will keep it, and it looks much healthier than before.”
Despite the constant rumors, it was still surprising to hear this statement in person.
The old lady remained calm and said, "A eldest brother is like a father. It's really not easy for me to live forever. Being like a brother is like a father..."
"That's not true..." Hongtun sighed, "Several of the emperor's elder brothers are disgusted, saying that Long Live Master is closer to Amma than to his own son."
The old lady burst out laughing, "A strict father is a loving father, but his heart is the same."
"That's exactly what I said." There was a hint of mischief on Hongtun's face, "It's just that the fifth elder brother likes to talk nonsense, so long live the Lord, let him be. It should be understandable that the third elder brother has become an amma, so he said
I called the fifth elder brother several times, but the fifth elder brother refused to listen. It was only when the fourth elder brother became cold that he realized that he was afraid..."
Long Live the Lord doesn't care about the fifth elder brother, the third elder brother can't control the fifth elder brother, but the fifth elder brother is only afraid of the fourth elder brother...
It doesn't say much, but it contains a lot of information.
The old lady looked at Hongtun carefully, and the child in front of her was still the shy little boy.
When Hongtun looked a little sleepy and yawned, the old lady quickly sent someone to take him back.
At this time, Hongxuan and Hongzhen were both sitting in the main hall. When they saw Hongxuan, the three of them looked at each other and saw smiles in each other's eyes.
But when Li Xu sent Hong Zhu away, Mrs. Li sent someone to call him to the back.
"...According to that, this fourth elder brother is already the confirmed crown prince..." Mrs. Li was a little anxious, "It's time to make preparations for these three girls..."
"What did mother say?" It's not that Li Xu doesn't trust his wife, it's because the mother in the family has come out of the palace after all and has a keener eye on these things.
Mrs. Li lowered her head slightly and said, "Mom didn't say anything."
What do you mean by not saying anything?
Li Xu understood in an instant that he did not agree or disagree.
The old man has never had such an attitude.
Li Xu was a little hesitant.
Madam Li was anxious and said quickly: "The old madam is old, and now she has low energy and rarely takes care of things. We also deliberately...not to disturb the old madam in her old age. How much does she know about the affairs in the house?
You said that at your age, you can still serve for a few years. This was a good word in the past for the late emperor's favorite minister, but what about now? Today's Long Live Lord is not a good-tempered person. When the period of filial piety comes,
If we are still in this position, I'm afraid we won't end up like this... We might as well take the initiative to take a step back while the situation is good. But what happens after we step back? What will we do after we step back? Apart from drinking flower wine, these evil things at home can
What else would they do if they raised a little wife? No amount of money is enough to defeat them. Who do you ask them to rely on if they don’t have someone to rely on? It’s better to take this step. This is for the better of their future. Don’t ask for any advantages, just ask for no one.
It's just bullying." As he spoke, his eyes turned red and tears started to fall. "You think I don't know that if I take one wrong step, it will harm the whole family. But if I don't take this step, will our family be able to survive with all these evil obstacles?
"
My old wife has been pampered all her life, but she has obviously aged in the past two years. Her hair has turned half gray.
Sometimes he thinks about it and feels really regretful. He really wishes he could stuff these evil things back into his mother's belly again.
The two sat there all night. At dawn, Li Xu got up and went to wash up. After changing his clothes, he came out and looked at his old wife who was still sitting there motionless: "...Don't worry, go to sleep. I'm here. Si'a."
Brother's matter...the matter of these three people is now the fourth brother's matter. As long as I help these three people to get things done and be able to hand over the work, the rest will be much easier to handle..."
Mrs. Li's eyes lit up, she quickly stood up, helped Li Xu tidy up his clothes, and walked out the door herself.
The Li family served them well. Breakfast was served when the three of them got up, and it was all the palace's taste.
Just after dinner, someone came to invite Hong Zhu and asked him to go to the study to talk.
The three of them looked at each other and thought: It’s done!
Hong Zhu was not in a hurry, he ate his meal carefully, and then walked slowly towards the study.
Li Xu welcomed the person in, and the two sat opposite each other like yesterday. But at this time, Li Xu always felt that something was different. He took another serious look at the young man in front of him. He was still the same person, but now he looked at
Just two more points of calmness.
No one said anything, they just looked at each other.
Li Xu's heart skipped a beat. This was not the look that a young man who knew nothing should have. After all, he was an old man. He smiled bitterly: "Brother, why are you doing this?"
Hong Zhu leisurely grabbed the Wolf Howl on the pen stand and turned it around in his hand, "I want to come in directly and talk to Mr. Li about the deal. Can you believe me?"
Li Xu paused, no! Of course not! He sighed, "Why are you here?"
Hong Zhu smiled and said, "Master Li is not sincere when he asks this. My grandma is a businessman, and she is very knowledgeable. I also prefer to use the rules of the business world to discuss things."
"Deal?" There was something in Li Xu's eyes, but it was fleeting.
"Yes! It's a deal." Hong Zhu chuckled. Without what happened yesterday, he wouldn't have known where the other party's breakthrough was, right? "You know, my errand is the errand of Long Live Lord, but it is also the fourth brother's errand.
This errand is the first errand of the fourth elder brother. This matter can only be done well and cannot be done badly. If this thing is done well, the girl from your house can go to the fourth elder brother's yard with dignity. This is my opportunity, maybe not
Another opportunity for you, Mr. Li. You are a veteran of the late emperor. Long live my filial piety, what do you have to worry about?"
Of course, I am worried that you will turn around and target me. But if the other party is really stupid, he really has to be on guard. But it is obvious that although this young man is not old, he is not without success. Besides, he
It’s not that I have no personal dealings with Master Jiu...
Li Xu reached out and pulled out the drawer, took out a folded piece of paper and handed it over, "Brother, please take care of yourself."
Hong Zhu didn't open it immediately. He took the note and went back to the yard to open it in front of Hong Xuan and Hong Dun.
I saw that there was only one line of words on it: Jiangnan Liangdao Li Yutang.
Jiangnan grain road?
This is a fat mistake.
Hongxuan's face was filled with joy, "I didn't expect Li Xu to be so sincere."
Jiangnan Liangdao is a second-grade one, which is really a fat fish when it comes to it.
Hongtun showed a trace of doubt, "This Jiangnan Grain Road... must be the former Jiangnan Grain Road. This person is not on the list of Jiangnan officials."
After saying this, Hong Zhu was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "This old fox."
After saying that, he waved to someone: "Go and find out about the former Jiangnan Grain Road."
After a long time, everyone came back and said, "The old lady in Li Yutang's family died last year, and she has already reported it to Ding You."
In other words, the person has returned to his hometown.
Hongxuan couldn't help but swear, knowing that this old fox was not that easy to fool.
How can this be fixed?
Ask others to tell you, and they have also said that it is your business whether to investigate, and how to investigate. It is only because you are incompetent.
Damn it!
Hong Zhu sneered, "If you dare to play this trick, I will ask him to know how many eyes Lord Ma has..." After waving, the two of them came over, and the three of them murmured again.
As a result, Li Xu discovered that these three elder brothers did not move at all. They had been in the late emperor's palace all day long. After paying their respects, they knelt under the plaque inscribed by the late emperor, and each of them had pen and ink paper in front of them.
Inkstone, what are you doing? Copying the Classic of Filial Piety.
You said this, are they going to accompany you or not?
Do you dare to try it with me?
So he couldn't spare any time. He was trapped in the house by these three elder brothers.
I finally rested at night and asked someone to come in and massage my feet to relieve the coldness in my legs. It was really too much to kneel down this day. The butler waited on the side and reported, "We are all watching. All the entourages are in the house and have not left."
Pass."
That's good!
Little did he know that within two days, Hong Zhou received a letter from Fei Ge. After reading the contents of the letter, he did not dare to be careless. On the one hand, he sent Fei Ge to Hong Wang and on the other hand, he sent someone to deliver it in person.
He took the letter and went to Hongli.
Hongli's brows were so furrowed that he could kill a mosquito, "Nonsense!" He wished he could slap these three unlucky ones to death, "The late emperor and the old ministers! Those are the late emperor and old ministers!"
Hong Zhou thought: What happened to the late emperor and the old minister? The late emperor and the old minister can’t move? What’s the reason?
Sometimes he felt that Hongli was very stupid. Why didn't such a smart man understand the principle of singing what song on which mountain? Everyone begging outside knew that one emperor and one court official didn't understand him? Sometimes he guessed, maybe
The energy of being raised by the late emperor at an early age played an important role in Hongli's life.
When he was in the mansion, he had Hong Shi at the top and himself at the bottom, so he didn’t need anyone to have more. His mother-in-law was not favored, so the relationship between Hong Shi’s mother-in-law and Huang Ama was naturally deeper. Later, there was another
Even though Nian was alive and dead, her belly bulged, which made people inexplicably nervous.
What changed Hongli's situation was the late emperor. It was the late emperor's regard that made him stand out instantly. His confidence or arrogance all came from the late emperor's affirmation.
With this thought in mind, confusion appeared on his face, "Hongtun has done something wrong? What should we do?" I don't mention Hongzhu and Hongxuan, only Hongtun from the thirteenth uncle's family.
Yes! One of the errands was Hongtong. It seemed that he had done the right thing by arranging these three people together. The first reason for the arrangement was to tie Uncle Nine and Uncle Ten to Uncle Thirteen, and to Uncle Thirteen.
The uncle's body is equivalent to being tied to Huang Ama's body. This is to break up the Ba Ye Clan. Secondly, no one will be responsible in case something happens. What if people don't give the ninth uncle and ten uncles face, but the thirteenth uncle's signature is
With a golden sign, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
Now it is actually used.
If the errand is done wrong, then it is done wrong. What can I do? The trouble is not my own. "Send a message to Hongwang..." That's right! There is Uncle Eight behind me.
The arrangement was pretty much what Hong Zhou thought. He listened carefully and then ran away, "I'll ask someone to deliver the message right now. Fourth brother, don't worry."
Can you rest assured? If he really got the information cleverly, he should have handed it over. He shook his head helplessly. If he encountered this younger brother, he would have a miserable life.
Hongwang was stunned when he received the message. The result of the investigation into Jiangnan was that he was the one responsible.
Li Yutang's hometown is in Shandong.
Without saying a word, he immediately mobilized his troops with military symbols in hand, rushed to Li Yutang's hometown overnight, and surrounded the house.
All men and women, old and young, were arrested first, and all their belongings were searched and sealed.
Li Yutang was stunned. He didn't expect to find out what happened at home. "I don't know what the imperial envoy's name is. What did he do when he was a subordinate?"
"Respected surname? Is Aixinjueluo regarded as respected? Is his name? Hongwang! I don't know if Mr. Li has heard of it." Hongwang was riding a horse, wearing a white armor that shone brightly.
Li Yutang immediately sat on the ground. Aixinjueluo Hongwang? The only Miaomiao in the eighth master's family.
It is said that the Long Live Lord and his favorite person, depending on how flamboyant he is, will mobilize troops and horses at every turn, and it is impossible to fake it.
But I was worried, so why did it come to me?
Before he could understand it, Hongwang dutifully answered the question he had just asked in a high-pitched voice: "Suzhou Weaving Master Li Xu reported the crime. As for the crime, you have plenty of time to think about it slowly in prison."
Waved his hand, "Take it away!"
Li Xu?
Impossible! There is no grievance or enmity.
Thinking this in my heart, I couldn't help but struggle, and kept shouting that I was wronged.
"What's wrong?" Hongwang looked disdainful, "Don't bully me because I'm young. There's no one in prison who doesn't cry out for wrong! Do you want to say that I don't know right from wrong or do you want to say that the old ministers of the late emperor wronged you?
Ridiculous."
An old minister of the late emperor?
Li Yutang felt a chill in his heart, yes! Li Xu was using his own head to please the new king. The master has changed, what if he still wants to keep his seat under his butt and doesn't like him?
But why should I have surgery on myself?
This bastard!
Did I abduct your wife or push your son into the well? You hurt me so much!
This means dyeing his head red with his head.
Beautiful thought!
That night, Li Yutang listened to the cries of his wife, concubines, and children in the next cell all night. How could he bear this? His wife was his childhood sweetheart's cousin, his concubine was a sweetheart, his daughter was well-behaved, and his son was adorable.
Have you ever suffered this? You call me cousin, you call me master, you call me daddy. The sound is so heartbreaking!
They were recruited early the next morning. Hongwang asked someone to deliver cotton-padded clothes and quilts to Li Yutang's family, as well as hot soup and rice, and then talked to him in the cell where he could see the other side.
Everyone has weaknesses. Li Yutang was willing to confess. The only thing he asked for was not to involve his wife and children.
Hongwang remembered what Long Live Lord had said to him: "Investigate those who deserve to be investigated, punish those who deserve to be punished, and do not show mercy to those who deserve to be killed. But for family members who have nothing to do with the case itself, if they have nothing to do with the case after investigation, do not get involved.
During detention, do not bully women and children at will..."
Therefore, he assigned a female cell leader to the cells where women were detained. The children were with their mothers and received three meals a day. The reason why they cried last night was because he went over and said that only their cooperation could
Save themselves, and if they're lucky, they can save their master's life.
Thinking of these instructions, Hongwang relayed the original words to the other party, "... Huang Ama is very compassionate. He said that you would rather die than leave money to your children and grandchildren. If you really want to do this, you can give it a try. Every time
Every account will be strictly checked. If the amounts do not match, your wife, children, and children will be strictly monitored during their lifetime. In addition, in addition to leaving enough personal income for basic living needs, the government
The right to collect until the amount owed is collected..."
Li Yutang almost took a breath. This was mercy, but it was probably more uncomfortable than killing them. He could bear it for two days in one day, and he could bear it for one or two years, but after a long time, who could bear it?
?
Seeing his pale face, Hongwang said again: "Huang Ama also said something else, to check the illegal income... I heard it clearly, it is illegal income..."
Illegal gains?
Li Yutang came back to his senses. The property he purchased through corruption would be confiscated, but his ancestral property, the property before he became an official, would not be.
He asked Hongwang uncertainly, and then eagerly waited for the other party's answer. A family of women and children always had to think about how they would make a living in the future.
Hongwang shook his head, "Not everything. Your official salary and half of your ancestral property will still be confiscated to make up for your shortfall..."
But even this is the greatest kindness.
"I say!" Li Yutang sat upright, "I say, I say everything."
One of them talked and the other wrote, and they talked all day and night. Hongwang handed the things to Li Yutang to see, "If I remember correctly, I will press my fingerprints."
Fingerprints must be pressed on every page.
Li Yutang noticed that each page had a code, and he could tell at a glance whether there were missing pages or extra things.
This is becoming more and more rigorous.
Hongwang held this thing and felt it was heavy. He never thought that a former Jiangnan grain road would involve so many people.
What made him feel depressed was that he had heard or seen almost half of the people here, in Amma's study.
Looking at these things again, he felt that they weighed a thousand kilograms. At this moment, his back couldn't help but bend down...