King of Song

Chapter 172

There is no doubt that Lu Ji will die, there is no doubt about it!
Since he stupidly left so many handles, he was doomed to such an ending, and he was completely suicidal.

And things are far more than that, in order to kill people, he even used a moving sword.That's all, but he still left a handle and was caught.

In the Song Dynasty, Yanwu Xiuwen was very concerned about the hidden weapons among the people, especially steel swords, so this was an era when whistle sticks were popular.

Lu Ji moved the knife, although his purpose was to kill people, but if someone intentionally magnified it and made a fuss about it, the consequences...

Lin Zhao just asked "what's his intentions", and that's completely slanderous words, Lu Heqing can tell, Lin Zhao is trying to punish people to death!
A small iron knife, ranging from light to heavy, can be ignored, but it can be said that it has evil intentions, conspiracy and the like.If this involved his brothers, the consequences would be disastrous.So in any case, these charges can only be borne by Lu Ji alone.

As for the relationship between the few of us and Lu Ji, that doesn't matter.Lin Zhao has already helped invisibly. He has such a close relationship with the Meng family, and he did not avoid it during the trial. There is a precedent for this. He is only a member of the same clan, so what does it matter if he cares about his clan?I wouldn't foolishly leave anything to Lu Ji.Of course, don't let him talk nonsense, reputation is very important in the Song Dynasty.

Lu Heqing is not worried about this, because he still has a trump card in his hand, and a little hint is enough.

Sure enough, after seeing Lu Heqing's gestures and seeing his younger brother disappearing, Lu Ji understood everything.I thought that in order to protect myself, I wanted to kill Qianjiang Sanjiao, but I didn't expect to encounter the same end now.

Is it the impermanence of the world, or is the way of heaven manifest, and the retribution is not good?
A kind of desolation rose in Lu Ji's heart, a kind of desolation of despair!In the final analysis, Qianjiang Sanjiao is just an outsider, and it is understandable to kill the population after using it.

But Lu and Qing... are members of the same clan, not to mention working hard for them for so many years, but they never expected to get such a result in the end.

Thinking about it now, my brothers are so worthless in others' hearts.It is not due to Lu Shengqing's greed to get to this point. It turns out that the Lu family is a bunch of wolves.

Lu Ji hated himself for being careless, and also hated Lu Heqing for crossing the river and destroying the bridge despicably!Could it be that I don't know the severity and say nonsense?Is there any benefit in confessing Brother Lu Huiqing?Lu Ji is a provincial person, why would you threaten my brother's life?

Lu Heqing, you are thinking too much!A kind of distrust, a kind of sadness hit my heart, that's all!

For the sake of my younger brother and the Lu family, I alone bear the crime.

Lu Ji shook his head firmly, and said in a deep voice: "Since that's the case, I should confess my guilt!"

Lu Heqing breathed a sigh of relief, but this alone is not enough, one must be steady.He thought that everything was under his control for the time being, but he didn't know that there would often be some unexpected situations...

For Lin Zhao, this result was completely expected.He had prepared some things in secret long ago, and in such a public situation, he would definitely hit Lu Ji to death.

The effect has been achieved, and Lu Ji's confession is already a big result. As for brothers Lu and Qing, let's do this first, there may be unexpected surprises!

Afterwards, Lin Zhao made a verdict that Lu Ji would surely die. As for Boss Qian, Lin Zhao made a lenient plan and assassinated the northwest army, leaving him a way out.

As for the wives and children of his three brothers, as a reward for correcting Lu Ji, Lin Zhao has promised to take care of them.

The verdict will be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, and Dali Temple will review it on its behalf, and it will be executed later.According to the ancient practice of asking to be cut after autumn, Lu Ji is very lucky. He can live for more than half a year, but it is hard to say whether it is lucky or unlucky for him...

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Back at Qinghetang, when Lu Shan heard the news that his elder brother had been sentenced to beheaded, he was distraught and found Lu Heqing crying.

In fact, he didn't speak at the scene today, it was just a small trick of Lu Heqing, so Lu Shan didn't know that the death of his elder brother was the result of Erlang's help.

Lu Heqing shook his head and said, "Lu Shan, it's not that I don't want to help your elder brother, it's really... Sigh, why is he so confused, he was so careless, and left personal evidence, the evidence is solid, it is also a helpless act!"

"Is there no way at all? Can Da Lang think of something in Bianjing?" Lu Shan's tone was almost pleading.

Lu Heqing murmured: "I will write a letter to tell my elder brother to let him go through the door of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, and try to save Lu Ji's life, but I'm afraid it's impossible to be innocent..."

"That's it, thank you Erlang!" Lu Shan was very grateful to Lu Heqing, but he had already forgotten that his eldest brother had a great relationship with them to this point, and it was only right for them to help.

But will Lu Heqing help?He didn't know that Lu Erlang, who was helping wholeheartedly, was plotting to make his elder brother shut up forever...

Sure enough, not long after, Lu Ji hanged himself in prison.For him, the extra half year of life was not luck, it could even be said to be a kind of torture!
He is very clear about his position, and brothers Lu and Qing will feel at ease only after he dies.Only the younger brother can keep a way of life, so he can be regarded as worthy of the Lu family. I hope that Lu Heqing can keep his promise and treat his only brother well.

For Lu Shan who didn't know, Lu Heqing was still very polite on the surface. Anyway, it would be good if the tribe left a good impression.

"Lu Shan, don't be sad. We have collected your elder brother's body. Let's go back to our hometown in Jinjiang, Quanzhou!" Lu Heqing knew in his heart that he had already suffered a crushing defeat in Hangzhou, and there was no point in staying any longer.He was no longer as high-spirited as when he came here. At this moment, his expression became very sad, but there was a bit more hatred in his eyes!
Lin Zhao, this grievance is settled. As for the matter of revenge, there will be a long time to come, so there is no rush!
Lu Heqing thought that this was the end of the matter.Just when he was about to leave Qiantang County, a bad news came, this time it was him who should be devastated...

His second brother, Lu Shengqing, is dead!

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The death of Lu Shengqing was an accident, but it also confirmed to a certain extent, what is meant by the way of heaven is clear, and the retribution is not good.

The two brothers came back from Bianjing with servants and guards, but after he took the first step, he naturally left half of the followers for his younger brother Lu Heqing.

In the area where Zhejiang and Fujian meet, the folk customs are tough, and there are many bandits in the mountains, Lu Heqing is worried about the safety of his second brother.Lu Shan volunteered to send his confidant who was raised in Hangzhou to go south with him.

Among them, there are those who were sent to kill Qianjiang Sanjiao.Unfortunately, since the murder and arson case that was silenced, Lin Zhao has already sent people to start an in-depth investigation.

Since it's not easy to check people, let's start with weapons. It didn't take long before there was news, because there was already evidence preconceived that it was done by the Lu family, so the target group was easily determined.

On the day of Lu Heqing's visit, Lin Zhao received news that Lu Huiqing's second brother, Lu Shengqing, had suddenly left Hangzhou with someone.

It is also a coincidence to say that Lu Shengqing was worried about the bad things about his second brother staying in Hangzhou, and at the same time he was concerned about safety.But unexpectedly, it was precisely because of this that the second brother was completely pushed to the point of no return.

Because in Lin Zhao's eyes, Lu Shengqing didn't want to go home to visit his relatives, but to abscond.So they sent people to follow up and investigate, and with the corrections of the blacksmith shop owner and fellows, they discovered the killer of the day.

How could Lin Zhao be satisfied if only one Lu Ji was executed?In order to deter Lu Huiqing and make him feel uncomfortable, he had to do something to his brothers.

Lu Heqing was very cautious and had no way to start. It happened that Lu Shengqing gave him a good excuse and opportunity.So Lin Zhao sent someone to arrest the murderer in the name of hunting down the murderer, but he didn't want Lu Shengqing to make a mistake. Somehow, he had a conflict with the official's servant.

The sword has no eyes, and Lu Shengqing was seriously injured in the conflict, and then died in Huangquan!
This result made people laugh and cry, and Lin Zhao felt a little helpless. He just wanted to teach the Lu brothers a lesson.At most, it would implicate Lu Shengqing and let him suffer a little bit, and there was no intention of killing him at all.It is not wise to offend Lu Huiqing too hard now.

However, such an accident happened, Lu Shengqing died, and this time the relationship with Lu Huiqing is really endless!

However, Lin Zhao has never been the one who is afraid of things. When the soldiers come, they will block the water and cover them with earth, and they are not afraid of you, Lu Huiqing.At least on this matter, Lu Huiqing had nothing to say.

After all, it was Lu Shengqing who made the mistake first. To arrest the murderer, why do you and the officials have so many swords and guns?Carrying weapons privately, resisting official errands, and dying in accidents, it is official.In the final analysis, it was Lu Shengqing's own fault, because he was irrational.

When Lu Heqing received the news, he was shocked and even more deeply grieved!
The second brother died?Although he sometimes looks down on the second brother who is unlearned and incompetent, but after all, there is a deep brotherhood between brothers.The tragic death of his elder brother is naturally extremely sad, not to mention that he has a little more self-blame in his heart.If he hadn't asked his brother to leave Hangzhou first, why would such a situation arise?
Especially when he saw his elder brother's body, he cried and cried and was distraught!
After that, Lu Shengqing took his brother's body back to his hometown to be buried in the south, and the good road to family visits turned into a road to funerals!In addition, Lu Shan brought Lu Ji's body back to the south together, and the scene was quite miserable!At the same time, send someone to report the funeral to Lu Huiqing, the elder brother of Bianjing!

While grieving and blaming himself, Lu Heqing also felt a strong hatred in his heart. All of this was thanks to Lin Zhao!Before that, there was a grudge, but it was a common thing, not that serious.But with the death of Lu Shengqing, everything changed qualitatively!
The revenge of killing a brother is irreconcilable!

(End of this chapter)