Cultivating Immortality, Starts with Green Plum

Chapter 117 Forget It Then (4000 words, two in one)

Wei Xun explained the whole cause and effect of the matter to Emperor Wu. In fact, Wei Xun explained it to all the civil and military officials.

However, Wei Xun focused a little bit on how overbearing the four families in Baihe County were and how resentful the people were.

Wei Xun also vaguely expressed that Xu Ming and Xu Pangda did this out of helplessness.

Otherwise, almost all of the petty officials in Baihe County were bribed by the four families, and there was no evidence of guilt or innocence to be found. Solving the case would be a fantasy.

After Wei Xun finished speaking, the voices of most people in the court gradually stopped.

They originally thought that some unknown event had occurred, and that Xu Ming had a conflict with the four powerful families in Baihe County. It turned out that Xu Ming, being young and hot-tempered, had killed them all.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ming and Xu Pangda did not do it for themselves, but for the people of Baihe County.

"My dear Lord Wang." Emperor Wu looked at Wang Can, "Xu Ming did this for the sake of the people. Moreover, before Xu Ming left, I gave him the Water Dragon Pendant, which gave him the power to execute first and report later. How can Xu Ming's behavior not comply with the laws of our Wu Kingdom?"

Wang Can's forehead was covered with cold sweat, but now he could only bite the bullet and say, "Even if Xu Zhuangyuan acted first and reported later, there must be a reason."

"Reason? Ha." Emperor Wu sneered, "Then the voice of the people in Baihe County is the reason! Besides! County Magistrate Xu and Xu Ming are already collecting evidence and will send it to Wudu to report the matter soon. Why? Why don't you know that they have no reason?"

"If they don't have evidence, they will be punished. But if they have collected evidence, what does Lord Wang have to say?"

Emperor Wu's tone already sounded somewhat unhappy.

"Besides! I hope there will be more good officials like this! Instead of those pedantic old-timers!"

"I am frightened!"

Wang Can quickly bent down and didn't dare to look up, but Wang Can's mouth was still very hard.

"But your majesty, it is still unreasonable for the champion to act like this. If everyone follows the champion's example, what will happen to the people? Wouldn't everyone be in danger? It would be detrimental to the dynasty!

Moreover, there are cultivators in all four families in Baihe County. Even though the patriarch of the four major families is wrong, what does it have to do with the cultivators in the family? It would be good if the champion could find evidence that the four cultivators oppressed the people.

But if we can't find it, how can we explain to those four sects? How can we explain to the thousands of sects, big and small, in Wu Country?"

"Master Wang, this is wrong."

At this moment, a voice was heard.

Everyone looked towards the source of the voice, only to see Yu Pingan limping out and standing in the center of the hall: "Your Majesty has bestowed upon the No. 1 Scholar the Water Dragon Pendant, and only then will the No. 1 Scholar have the power to execute first and report later.

What? Does everyone in the world have a water dragon pendant bestowed by His Majesty?

Furthermore, Lord Wang asked for evidence. There is no need to wait for Xu Zhuangyuan to send over the memorial. I can provide evidence on behalf of Xu Zhuangyuan."

Yu Ping'an bowed deeply to Emperor Wu and said, "Your Majesty, this leg of mine was broken by Li Hui, the son of the Li family, when I was still a scholar in Baihe County."

As soon as Yu Ping'an said this, the whole audience was in an uproar!
"What does the Li family in Baihe County want to do?"

"How dare they break the scholar's legs? How dare they do that!"

"Could it be that Li Hui thinks that he can do whatever he wants just because he is a direct disciple of a sect?"

"Your Majesty! We cannot just let this matter go because of Li Hui's death! We must make the sect behind Li Hui give an explanation!"

For a time, many officials in the court, both civil and military, were extremely angry.

The scholar already had a reputation, but how could the other party break the leg of a scholar?
This is outrageous!
What do these people think of the imperial examination? What do they think of fame?

This is simply like slapping yourself in the face over and over again.

In fact, the military officers had long been dissatisfied with those sects in the mountains.

These sects are always undisciplined and disregard the imperial court. They are either causing trouble or on their way to causing trouble.

This is a good opportunity to take advantage of.

Wang Can, who was standing on the other side, was stunned. He could never have imagined that the foot of this top scholar was actually interrupted by the young master of the Li family in Baihe County.

Emperor Wu was also very surprised, and his face was extremely serious: "My dear Yu, please tell me the whole story from beginning to end."

Three days after the morning court in Wudu, in a farmyard in Baihe County.

Xu Ming is playing chess with Fang Ling.

The two cats in the yard were lying lazily on the wall and yawning.

Fang Ling’s grandchildren Fang Wan and Fang Qianqian are catching chicks in the chicken coop.

"How's the situation?" Fang Ling asked calmly, dropping a black piece.

"Not bad." Xu Ming looked at the situation and made a white move. "We have collected a lot of evidence about the four families in Baihe County. After sorting it out, we have already sent the memorial back to Wudu."

"Yes." Fang Ling nodded, "Then what do you think His Majesty will decide?"

Xu Ming smiled and said, "Your Majesty may order me to be punished. After all, I massacred the people of four families in Baihe County without any evidence. However, the problem should not be too serious. At least it won't cost me my life."

"You kid," Fang Ling shook his head, "I got a piece of news. A few days ago, your affairs in Baihe County were known to the people in the court, and it caused a lot of discussion."

"Hmm?" Xu Ming raised his head and frowned, "How could it be so fast?"

"Need I say more? There must be some spies in Baihe County."

Fang Ling gave Xu Ming a speechless look.

"At that court meeting, Wang Can from the Imperial Censorate impeached you, saying that you killed innocent people and disregarded the laws of the Wu Kingdom. However, the old eunuch Wei Xun had already received the news and defended you. Then, Yu Ping'an also stepped forward and said that his leg was broken by the eldest son of the Li family."

Xu Ming: “.”

The age of the house has dropped another child:
“Someone is watching you, so when you do something, especially something bad, Wudu will get the news as quickly as possible and try to bring you down.

Moreover, this person has considerable power, at least in the court, and he is willing to invest money. Because of the incident in Baihe County, the other party directly asked Wang Can to impeach you, which illustrates this point.

Your Majesty is not a fool.

Why did Wang Can get your news so quickly? Even if you use your ass to think, you can understand that someone must have told Wang Can to do this. After this, even if Wang Can is not ordered to return home, he will be transferred to another place.

His Majesty is even investigating who is behind Wang Can.

However, it would be useless even if we found them, because there is no evidence, and it is most likely that they are the princes of the current Wu State.

Didn’t you say before that someone wanted to kill you?

It is probably one of those princes."

Xu Ming smiled and shook his head: "Because I am the future prince consort?"

"Yes, because you are the future prince consort."

Fang Ling nodded. "The other party didn't intend to completely destroy you through this incident, but at least they can bring you into the public opinion.

But what was unexpected was that Yu Ping'an actually stood up.

If a scholar had his leg broken, it would be a slap in the face of all those who became officials through the imperial examination.

Those military officers must have been very angry. After all, they had been dissatisfied with those monks for a long time.

However, you killed too many people this time, and His Majesty will definitely scold you verbally.

As for the sect behind Li Hui, it will probably be crushed to the ground.

But, can you find evidence of the evil deeds of the eldest sons of the three wealthy families, the Sun family, the Xiao family, and the Zhang family?

It should be difficult.

The sects behind them had already used various means to deal with their aftermath.

But you couldn't find any evidence and killed them anyway, so you need to give them an explanation.

According to the rules of the Wu Kingdom court and the immortal sects, they can seek revenge on you at any time. The only advantage is that those who kill you cannot be one level higher than you.

I advise you to return to Wudu, otherwise if you continue to travel outside, you will only be hunted down again and again."

Xu Ming shook his head: "Thank you Mr. Fang for your concern, but if I just go back like this, wouldn't I be laughed at by the world? Wouldn't I be like a coward? If the other party is only one realm higher than me, then I am still very confident."

"Boy, don't think you are invincible. There are far more geniuses in this world than you think." Fang Ling looked at Xu Ming seriously.

Xu Ming just smiled and said nothing more.

"Forget it, forget it. I have already advised you. You should take care of yourself." Mr. Fang shook his head and said no more. "When do you plan to leave Baihe County?"

"There is nothing left for me to do in Baihe County anymore. I will leave tomorrow," said Xu Ming.

"Where do you want to go next?" Fang Ling asked.

Xu Ming nodded: "Let's go to a place to keep the appointment. Although she may have forgotten me, I can't break the appointment."

"Bailu Academy?" Fang Ling smiled gossipingly.

Xu Ming asked in confusion: "Why is it Bailu Academy?"

"It's not Bailu Academy, it must be Tianxuan Sect."

Fang Ling touched his beard, stood up and patted Xu Ming on the shoulder.

"That's fine. Although Miss Qin probably doesn't recognize you, and may even have forgotten you, and although you two are originally separated by immortals and mortals, going to see her can also help you resolve your own problems. After you come back, you can marry the princess of our Wu Kingdom."

Xu Ming smiled helplessly: "I really didn't break up the engagement because of Qingwan."

"Okay, okay." Fang Ling put his hands behind his back and walked towards the room. "I'm going to sleep for a while. I won't see you off tomorrow. Come visit me when you have time."

Xu Ming stood up and bowed deeply to Mr. Fang: "Take care, old sir."

Fang Ling stopped and nodded with his back to Xu Ming. A voice came from behind Fang Ling: "Come back alive."

"Yes"

After leaving the farmhouse where Mr. Fang lived in his old age, Xu Ming returned to the county government office and packed his luggage.

Xu Ming didn't have much luggage, just a package. The big white goose was very happy when he heard Xu Ming say that he would leave tomorrow.

"Sir, the county magistrate is looking for you."

In the evening, a servant came to Xu Ming's courtyard to deliver a message.

"I see."

Xu Ming nodded, tied the package, and walked to Xu Pangda's courtyard with the little white goose.

As soon as he walked in, Xu Ming smelled the fragrance of food.

Xu Pangda came out of the kitchen carrying a dish of squirrel fish and said with a simple smile, "Fifth brother, come and eat."

"it is good."

Xu Ming sat down, and Xu Pangda quickly took off his apron and poured a glass of wine for his fifth brother.

"Did Third Brother make all of these himself?" Xu Ming asked with a smile.

“Hehehe,” Xu Pangda nodded, “It doesn’t taste very good, fifth brother, please forgive me.”

Xu Pangda raised his glass and said, "Third brother is seeing you off, fifth brother."

"Thank you, Third Brother." Xu Ming and Xu Pangda clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

"Fifth brother, aren't you waiting for the imperial edict to arrive?" Xu Pangda asked.

"No more waiting." Xu Ming shook his head. "The imperial edict has come, and it's also to scold me. In that case, I might as well just leave first."

Xu Pangda frowned: "Fifth brother, don't worry! As for the court, Third Brother will definitely help you to withstand it! If they want to touch you, they will touch me first!"

"That's not necessary." Xu Ming smiled. "On the contrary, you, Third Brother, must be careful in the officialdom in the future, especially when you arrive in Wudu. You must be more careful around His Majesty. Living with the emperor is like living with a tiger. The emperor's mind is hard to predict."

Xu Pangda nodded: "Third brother, remember this."

"Also, don't get too close to Mr. Xiao." Xu Ming continued, "Mr. Xiao's outcome may not be good."

Xu Pangda opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but finally closed it and nodded silently.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's drink and eat." Xu Ming changed the subject, "After that, we will eat the meal made by Third Brother. I don't know when it will be."

Xu Pangda also smiled and said, "Fifth brother should be going to Tianxuanmen."

Xu Ming nodded: "Third brother guessed it right."

"But fifth brother, what if Qingwan doesn't recognize you? Wouldn't it be a waste of your trip, fifth brother?"

Xu Pangda looked at his fifth brother with some worry.

Over the years, Xu Pangda has learned a lot about monks.

There are many cultivators in the mortal world who may have someone they admire, but once they enter the immortal path, the so-called person they admire is nothing but a passing cloud.

Not to mention that the fifth brother and Qin Qingwan separated when they were six or eight years old, right? Now that so many years have passed, how could he still remember it?

Xu Ming smiled and said, "Third brother, you are overthinking. I am just fulfilling my promise. If Qingwan forgets me, then forget me."

(End of this chapter)