In the pavilion by the lake, the representatives of the Cultural Association had mixed feelings. Although many of them were dissatisfied, what happened today was that Xia Shang acted bravely and got into trouble. If Xia Shang hadn't taken action, Bai Song would have lost his life at this moment.
"It's been half an hour, and Xia Chunqiu hasn't come back yet... Sister, you said that since the Prime Minister is here, nothing will happen to him, but now..."
Lin Qingzhu was lying on the armrest of the pavilion, looking across the lake at the direction where Xia Shang was going. The tension and anxiety in his eyes never disappeared for a moment.
Ke Xiaofeng did not experience the whole incident, but everyone saw the tragic situation when Bai Song was sent away, and they also knew how much trouble Xia Shang had caused this time.
But Ke Xiaofeng understands the situation in the capital better than Lin Qingzhu. She knows Xia Shang's true identity and knows that this person is not just a simple scholar on the surface. He is the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This identity has a decisive position in the capital. Although it is no longer the case, after all,
He has just been dismissed from office, so he will not lose power immediately. He will always have some influence.
This can be seen from the fact that Prime Minister Fu Yu personally came to make adjustments. What Ke Xiaofeng didn't know was that she didn't know who had more weight between the former head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and a Japanese prince.
As Ke Xiaofeng thought about this, a figure appeared vaguely on the other side of the lake. Judging from his body shape, he looked very similar to Xia Shang.
"It's Brother Xia!" Yang Shang was the first to recognize him and shouted loudly.
When everyone heard that Xia Shang was back, there was a burst of joy below the pavilion, and they all rushed in the direction of Xia Shang.
Seeing everyone flocking away, Lin Qingzhu's face finally showed a hint of relief.
"Sister Lin, why don't you go?"
Lin Qingzhu looked in that direction: "It'll be good if you know it's okay."
The words were spoken easily, but there was something more complex in Lin Qingzhu's eyes that Ke Xiaofeng had never seen before.
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Xia Shanghe looked the same when he was taken away. He was elegant, well-dressed, and full of coquettishness. He opened and fanned the fan that he usually only used for decoration in the winter.
Everyone was surprised to see how energetic he was. Several people gathered around and asked, "Nothing happened? They just let you go so easily?"
"Otherwise, what else can we do?" Xia Shang looked like he was in the crowd, taking it for granted.
Meet Xia Shang
It was so easy, and everyone was even more confused. Mo Bai said doubtfully: "I heard that the Japanese people are not good people. Most of them are extremely vicious people, especially the Japanese prince. Many people in the capital who have seen him say that he is a tall man.
The devil in front of you. If you beat him, he should be so angry that he should let you go so easily."
"It's just spreading rumors. I actually think that the Japanese prince is a good person. For the sake of the friendship between the two countries, he sacrificed his personal interests and did not care about personal honor and disgrace. He ignored me, a small editor of the Imperial Academy. This is the true feeling of a great country.
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Everyone was stunned for a moment after hearing this, thinking that only a fool would believe such nonsense.
"Brother Xia, please stop making fun of us. How can this matter be solved so easily? Does the Prime Minister have personal protection?"
"What is the identity of the Prime Minister? Why do you care about me, a sesame official who is not as good as the Hanlin Academy? Originally, the Prime Minister wanted the Japanese prince to punish me severely, but in the end, the Japanese prince ignored the past and admitted that he had made mistakes before, and it was just a commotion like this.
It’s just a misunderstanding.”
"Misunderstanding? We all saw the formation just now."
No one believed Xia Shang's words.
Xia Shang smiled and said, "Don't ask any more questions. It's just what I said. The prince of the Japanese country put past the blame and took the initiative to admit his previous mistakes. He also expressed his willingness to compensate the medical expenses of the Bai Song Dynasty and give him a certain amount of compensation.
compensate."
Mo Bai seemed to understand three points after hearing this, his expression became a little gloomy, and he asked: "What's the situation with the female corpse at the bottom of the lake?"
"It's just that I lost my footing and fell into the water. This is inevitable."
"Hmph..." Mo Bai suddenly sneered, "I finally understand. It turns out that Mr. Xia's safety was obtained on the condition that he no longer interfered with the female corpse at the bottom of the lake. If Mr. Xia's explanation is followed, most people in the capital will
Question the things about the Japanese prince that were circulated in the capital at the beginning. Maybe it can also bring some good reputation to the Japanese prince."
After hearing what Mo Bai said, everyone understood it easily.
Someone whispered: "I think Mr. Xia has reached some kind of agreement with the Japanese prince, otherwise he wouldn't have been let go so easily."
"For his own safety, Mr. Xia has no choice but to stand on the side of the Japanese prince and speak good words for the Japanese prince... This is understandable."
Everyone nodded, but their faces
There was a lot of disappointment.
The literati here are all prominent figures in the capital, and their bones are full of genes that would rather break than bend.
Thinking of Xia Shang's previous bravery, he should choose a tougher attitude to deal with this matter. It is really a pity to compromise with the Japanese pirates so easily.
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At the same time, the Japanese prince was still roaring in the hall, repeating that he wanted to kill Xia Shang.
Beside him, Zero Four stood silently, turning a blind eye to the roar.
But precisely because Zero Four was standing beside him, the prince could only roar but could not make any move.
He looks like an annoying little kid.
Xia Shang left, but Fu Yu did not leave. He kept watching and listening with a smile. No matter how much the Japanese prince yelled and cursed, he did not change at all.
After a quarter of an hour of this, the Japanese prince got tired of scolding and his voice gradually stopped.
At this time, Fu Yu spoke slowly: "Your Highness, please calm down first. The explanation you want is very difficult for me to give."
The Japanese prince stared with red eyes: "Who is that person? I just want him to die!"
"Look, we really can't give you the explanation you want. In addition to letting him die, His Royal Highness can put forward more other conditions."
"I just want him to die!"
"So, it is very difficult for me to make it. The prince does not need to think about this condition anymore. The court will not agree to it, the palace will not agree to it, several princes will not agree to it, and even I will not agree to it."
"Who is he paying for?!"
"He's just a petty official."
"Fart! How can an insignificant person be so protected by you?"
"This is called the magnanimity of a great country. It will not treat people differently because of their superiority and inferiority. Moreover, the matter is very clear. It was you, the prince, who hurt others first. From the beginning to the end, you have never revealed your identity. That Young Master Xia was not aware of it.
Under such circumstances, in order to save my companions, I struck harder."
"He is not an ordinary person, his kung fu is quite extraordinary!"
"Yes, he is indeed not an ordinary person. Therefore, I am also thinking about the safety of the prince. If the prince continues to be entangled like this, I am afraid that you, prince, will not be able to leave the capital alive."