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Chapter 373: Two uncles were imprisoned together, a dilemma between loyalty and filial piety since ancient times! 【Please subscribe】

"Really...really?"

While chatting with Mrs. Cao, Alai suddenly heard this, his face changed and he said in disbelief.

"Of course, I can still lie to you."

Mrs. Cao smiled.

"Big brother..."

Knowing that his troubles had been settled by Cao Jingxiu, Alai felt warm in his heart and felt a little more grateful for him. He looked up at Cao Jingxiu for no reason and for the first time sincerely called him big brother.

Alai called him, but Cao Jingxiu didn't appreciate it. He looked at him coldly and said in a deep voice:

"Brother Qian, you have made a big mistake. During these days, you are stuck at home and cannot go anywhere!"

"If you don't listen, I swear by the ancestors of the Cao family that you will be handed over to Dali Temple for severe punishment!"

"I gave three thousand taels of silver to the three Zuo brothers and ordered them to move out of Fengqiu County."

"Yes, Master Yan!"

However, now that he is back in Kaifeng, there is still another matter waiting for him to deal with.

Master Yan sat on the chair, looked down at the guard who came in, narrowed his eyes, and asked:

"go with!"

No matter what Alai feels?
He walked into the house first.

The teacher and student of Mrs. Pang had a daughter who was as beautiful as a flower and was the queen of the country. She had been selected into the palace a long time ago.

Now, she has become a royal concubine.

A few days ago, the Cao family found Cao Jingqian.

Otherwise, it would still be difficult for Cao Jingqian to stay in the capital.

This gave Concubine Pang a sense of crisis, fearing that the position of queen would fall into her hands.

As soon as the words fell, Lord Yan gave instructions one after another:

……

Cao Jingxiu believed that he had solved the Zuo Sanglu issue appropriately.

……

"Stop the Zuo brothers and bring them back to the capital!"

At first, Master Pang was still thinking about how to bring down the Cao family?
Unexpectedly, the Cao Jingqian recovered by the Cao family turned out to be a gambling addict. He was also greedy for beauty and preying on the common people.

From Master Pang's point of view, this was simply a God-given opportunity.

Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Punishment, Yan Mansion.

Alai was allowed to be happy for a while, but Master Pang took advantage of it and ordered someone to write a report to impeach Cao Jingqian.

Coincidentally.

The man replied:

Upon hearing this, Master Yan's expression did not change.

"Has the matter been cleared up?"

"Zuo Sanglu from Fengqiu County was indeed killed by Cao Jingqian."

Master Yan looked surprised and very surprised.

"Today, my informant reported back that Cao Jingxiu had escorted his younger brother back to the capital. I thought he would be handed over to Dali Temple for severe punishment. Now it seems that he is probably trying to make a big deal out of a big deal, but a trivial matter has turned into a trivial matter..."

He was silent for a moment and then asked:
"How did Mr. Cao handle this matter?"

"If you want to blame him, just blame him for offending Master Pang!"

At that moment, this person explained to Master Yan how Alai and Zuo's brother and sister got to know each other, and how they coveted Zuo Sanglu's beauty, failed to ride a sheep, and ended up in a coquettish state.

Not long after, a hint of calculation appeared on his face, and he smiled sinisterly:
"I didn't expect that Cao Jingxiu, who has always been upright and fair in judgment, would also practice favoritism and malpractice, but... no wonder I am so cruel!"

It is said that Yan Lunfu, the Minister of Punishment, was a disciple of the then Imperial Master Pang.

Say it.

"But things are not what you imagined before. Before Cao Jingqian..."

The guard cupped his hands and said.

For this reason, Taishi Pang was sent to the palace, and the father and daughter discussed countermeasures on how to deal with the Cao family.

However, as Cao Lanyun was canonized as a noble concubine, she became deeply favored by the Queen Mother.

"Oh, is this happening?"

"In addition, I will send someone to find Mr. Na Yu and Mr. Liu, saying that I have something to discuss with you."

At this point, the Alai fell into Taishi Pang's eyes.

The visitor smiled flatteringly and said:
"Sir, please check it out."

In the end, those memorials were successfully delivered to Master Yan.

After that, Master Yan and Taishi Pang worked together and began to plot against Cao Jingqian.

After "herding sheep" like this for a while, it can be said that the Cao family has a handle on it.

For this reason, how could Master Yan miss this opportunity.

……

……

After arranging the guards to go down to invite Mr. Liu and Mr. Yu, Mr. Yan tidied up a bit and went to the Taishi Mansion.

He conspired with Master Pang for more than an hour before he came out.

In the evening, Liu Shenghuai and Mr. Yu came for an appointment.

Master Yan set up a banquet to entertain them.

During the dinner, Mr. Yan persuaded Mr. Yu not to listen to Mrs. Cao’s previous suggestion and expose the matter easily, but to meet the emperor in person and ask his majesty to severely punish Cao Jingqian!

Mr. Yu wanted to fool him casually. After all, if this matter spread, it would only harm his daughter.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Yan mentioned the matter of the palace to him intentionally or unintentionally, and also said that Master Pang would help him behind the scenes.

Hearing this, Liu Shenghuai and Mr. Yu were immediately alert.

I understand that this time I am involved in a court dispute.

Grand Master Pang was well-established in the court and had many followers.

Although the Cao family is powerful now, how can they compare with it?

Comparing the two, the two had no choice but to obey Master Yan's suggestion and did not dare to violate it.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

In the past few days, Alai stayed in Cao Mansion honestly and did not dare to act rashly.

He knew that he had made a big mistake, and if he didn't restrain himself, there would be nothing good to gain.

If he is sent to Dali Temple, his past may be completely investigated!

By then, without his status as uncle-in-law, who would care about his life or death?

Three days is not a short time.

After the three brothers from the Zuo family received the three thousand taels of silver from Cao Jingxiu, they dragged their family and family away. Who would have thought that they would be robbed by a group of people as soon as they left Changheng County.

The group of people covered their faces with black scarves, held sharp weapons, and looked fierce.

Zuo Lao, the three brothers did not dare to resist, so they had to obey and followed these people to the capital. In the end, they were secretly sent to a remote house. It is not known where they lived.
the other side.

Since Alai returned home, Cao Jingxiu has actively contacted Mr. Liu Shenghuai and the Yu family.

Unexpectedly, the invitation to visit has been sent for a day, but there is still no response.

It was only delivered the next day, and I didn't even have time.

Cao Jingxiu felt that this matter was strange. They had clearly discussed it a few days ago, but why did they have this attitude after a few days?

It's really suspicious.

At this moment, Mrs. Cao also realized that something was wrong, and finally decided to visit in person.

Unexpectedly, she was rejected one after another.

"What are the intentions of the Liu and Yu families?"

"Do you want to delay this and put our Cao family in danger?"

Back home, Mrs. Cao was unhappy and analyzed with Cao Jingxiu.

"Mother, I'm afraid it's not that simple."

Cao Jingxiu smelled a different meaning, and his expression became slightly solemn.

"What my son said is that someone is targeting our Cao family?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Cao immediately understood, her old face full of gloom.

"If this were not the case, how could the Liu and Yu families be like this?" Cao Jingxiu asked.

Mrs. Cao's expression changed and she had an idea:

"Xiu'er, these days, you have been busy with Qian'er's affairs and have been taking a rest. This leave is not short. The court has probably heard something. You might as well go to the court tomorrow to have a look."

"My child understands."

Cao Jingxiu nodded and said.

……

……

The next morning.

Cao Jingxiu put on his clothes, sat on the official bridge, and went to the palace.

He had been absent for a few days, and finally it was time to go to court. Not long after, nine golden whips sounded outside the palace, and the palace roared with gold. Then the emperor Zhao Zhen, wearing a dragon robe, came to the Jinluan Palace.

"Meet my emperor!"

"Long live my emperor!"

As soon as Zhao Zhen landed on the dragon chair, all the civil and military officials of His Highness bowed down and drank together.

"I love you all!"

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen waved his hand and smiled.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ministers responded.

Not long after, Zhao Zhen glanced at the many ministers and asked:

"Dear ladies, what do you want to say this morning?"

The words fell.

Yan Lunfu was the first to hold the scepter and speak in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I have a letter of impeachment here, which I send to my uncle."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and was quite curious:

"Uncle?"

"I wonder who it is?"

"Send it to me, Yan Ai Qing."

at the same time.

When Cao Jingxiu heard this, his heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt that something was not good.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yan Lunfu responded, walked a few steps, and handed the memorial to the imperial eunuch.

The latter received a signal from Zhao Zhen and took it down the stairs and presented it to him.

At that time, I only heard Yan Lunfu speaking:
"Your Majesty, it is Uncle Cao Jingqian who is being impeached this time!"

"Since this man came to the capital, he has been gathering people all day long to indulge in gambling. In addition, he has oppressed the good people and preyed on the common people. He even raped civilian girls and defiled the innocent girl. After the incident, he escaped from the capital and went to the capital. A major crime was committed in Fengqiu County and a good woman was killed!"

As soon as these words came out.

When the officials in the palace heard this, they were all stunned and in an uproar.

"This...how is this inappropriate?!"

"What! The uncle of the imperial court actually did such a thing. He really deserves death!"

"Forcibly robbing civilian girls, tarnishing innocence, and there are such madmen at the feet of the emperor. Doesn't Cao Jingqian think too little of the saint?"

"Then Cao Jingqian should be severely punished, otherwise it will be difficult to win over the people!"

"..."

This room.

After Zhao Zhen heard what Yan Lunfu said, he was also shocked and a little unbelievable.

As for Cao Jingxiu, who would have expected that Lord Yan, who had always had a good relationship with him, would spare no effort to impeach the Cao family.

For a moment, he was also at a loss.

At this moment, Yan Lunfu was heartbroken, took out another memorial from his arms, faced the Holy One, and said sincerely:

"Your Majesty, I have another memorial here, which is to impeach Cao Jingxiu, the right minister of the Ministry of Punishments!"

"In the case of Cao Jingqian's murder of the Zuo family woman in Fengqiu County, Cao Jingxiu not only engaged in malpractice for personal gain, but also deceived the public and ignored the law. He protected his younger brother, gave the three Zuo brothers three thousand taels of silver, and ordered them to leave Fengqiu County. , this case shall not be pursued!”

"Master Cao is the minister of the Ministry of Punishment of our court. He knows the law and breaks the law like this, so he should be severely punished!"

"In addition, according to witnesses, the ministers have requested Grandmaster Pang's assistance, and they have all been detained here. They are now outside the palace. Your Majesty can call for questions at any time."

He trailed off.

Everyone in the court was shocked.

No one expected that Yan Lunfu had another big move!
As soon as he took action, Cao Jingxiu was taken care of!

At the moment, all the officials in the court had different expressions and had their own thoughts.

It's obvious that there's something fishy about it.

Maybe Cao Jingxiu is innocent, but most of what Yan Lunfu listed is true.

If not, would it be a false accusation against a court official?
"Yan Aiqing, you..."

Then Zhao Zhen was also stunned.

Unexpectedly, there would be such a fuss this morning.

In front of all the civil and military officials, he couldn't refuse, so he had to give the order with a slight expression on his face:
"Send it up!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Yan Lun replied.

Soon, another memorial was also delivered to Zhao Zhen.

Holding the two memorials in his hands, Zhao Zhen read them one by one.

He deliberately looked slowly so that Cao Jingxiu had time to react, think of some words, and defend himself.

A full stick of incense passed by.

Only then did Zhao Zhen close the two memorials.

The content of this memorial to impeach the two uncles of the Cao family is not only sufficient in evidence, but also rigorously written, making it almost difficult to find any faults.

The person who wrote these two memorials must have spent a lot of energy.

It seems that there is no need to call for questioning.

Zhao Zhen was silent for a few moments, then suddenly looked deeply at Cao Jingxiu and asked:
"Cao Aiqing, Yan Aiqing has accused you of many crimes. Do you have any defense for this?"

"Your Majesty, I have violated the emperor's favor and am ashamed of the people. I have nothing to say!"

Cao Jingxiu knelt on the ground and confessed.

"you……"

Seeing Cao Jingxiu like this, Zhao Zhen was speechless.

At least, if he could defend himself a few words, he could find some excuse to prevent him from being detained.

At this moment, all the officials were watching. Cao Jingxiu refused to say anything. In everyone's eyes, it was obvious that he had confessed with a guilty conscience.

Therefore, Zhao Zhen sighed in his heart, thought about it, and then ordered:
"Come here, take Cao Jingxiu to the Sanfa Department first and set a date for trial!"

"Detain Cao Jingqian to the Criminal Department and set a date for trial!"

Say it.

Someone followed the order and left the Jinluan Palace.

Zhao Zhen had no intention of participating in the rest of the morning meeting.

After muddling along for an hour, he announced the end of the court.

Immediately, he hurried to the harem to see Concubine Lan.

From Zhao Zhen's point of view, Cao Jingxiu's crime of practicing favoritism and cheating the public was certainly not light.

But after all, it is a first-time offender, so there is no risk to his life, but he will definitely lose his official position.

As for Cao Jingqian?

What a big problem!
He defiled the women of the people, preyed on the common people, and killed people for sex. Even if he wanted to forgive, he could not resist the will of the people!
I might not be able to escape death!
……

……

Cao Mansion.

Before the morning court ended, a group of uninvited guests arrived in front of the Cao Mansion!
A group of government officials suddenly came to the door with knives, and they came menacingly!
The guard at the gate had never seen such a formation before, so he immediately went to inform Mrs. Cao.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Cao's face changed drastically.

Although she was panicked in her heart, she calmed down in a short time and hurriedly walked out.

"Who are you and what are you doing here!"

Mrs. Cao came to the door, looked at the group of government servants, and shouted.

"Old Madam, we are from the Ministry of Punishment. We have followed His Majesty's instructions to apprehend the important criminal Cao Jingqian. I hope Old Madam will not stop him!"

The leader of the Yamen replied.

"This……"

Hearing this, Mrs. Cao felt anxious.

I felt my chest was tight, and my eyes suddenly became dark.

In this stunned moment, the group of government officials broke free from the shackles of the gatekeepers, forced their way into Cao's mansion, and searched for traces of his Alai.

Alaiben was in the backyard and hadn't gotten up yet.

Unexpectedly, he was woken up by a loud noise while he was still sleeping.

When I opened my eyes, I just saw a group of government officials breaking into the door!

"Are you Cao Jingqian?"

The leader looked at Alai and asked.

Hearing this, Alai nodded subconsciously.

Seeing this, the Yamen official slapped the scabbard on the table and ordered:

"very good!"

"Someone take him away!"

Alai: "..."

(End of this chapter)