Previously.

In the main hall.

A group of indignant officials were still dragging Emperor Hongzhi angrily about Zhao Ce.

Although people have already brought it to Dali Temple.

But the anger in their hearts has not stopped yet.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but feel a little worried when he looked at these civil servants.

Thinking that Zhao Ce was a man of great use, he recruited him to the capital and enrolled in the Imperial College.

Just to help him go further on the road of studying.

It’s not like he first joined the Household Department and became a clerk.

But now it seems that if this person can achieve military exploits, he must have some strength in his body.

It's a pity that these forces were used in the wrong place.

What is wrong with this? How could you do this to Mr. Confucius?

When everyone made various accusations, Emperor Hongzhi also felt a little upset.

Kong Hongxu was finally brought up.

He is old, and even if he wants to, he can't walk fast.

When we finally arrived at the palace, in this cold early spring, I was panting and sweating profusely.

Kong Hongxu had not gone to court for a long time. He neatly arranged his clothes and bowed to Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi quickly stretched out his hand and said, "Confucius is exempt from courtesy."

Kong Hongxu stood up with the help of others, feeling extremely miserable in his heart.

Yesterday, Zhao Ce actually only hit Kong Wenshan once, and with that one blow, he lost a lot of teeth.

His hands were twisted behind his back and pinched by Zhao Ce while walking, and the bones in his wrists were quite broken.

The doctor stayed at Confucius Mansion until midnight and was sent back this morning.

Kong Hongxu was also restless yesterday. He lay in bed for a long time and did not have time to write a memorial.

What’s the use of saving Kong Wenshan?

Kong Hongxu knew that Kong Wenshan had to die.

It's just that this matter was exposed first before he could deal with it today.

Thinking of the man who told the secret in front of me yesterday like a demon seeking death.

Kong Hongxu couldn't help but shudder again.

"Confucius?"

An official next to him said kindly in a low voice: "The Holy One wants to ask you a question."

"Could it be that Confucius was frightened yesterday?"

As the man spoke, he said angrily: "That's right. Confucius was a scholar. He had never seen such barbaric behavior."

His voice was neither loud nor quiet, and many people around him heard it.

Others also agreed one after another.

"If Confucius has been wronged in any way, please tell your Majesty directly."

"Yes, even though Confucius was the sage of Qianyan, he was once the leader of scholars in the world."

"Even if Uncle Yong Xi is a distinguished member of the imperial court, he cannot cause trouble in your house."

When Kong Hongxu listened to everyone's words, he felt his mouth became more and more bitter.

Emperor Hongzhi, who was sitting above him, sighed inwardly before speaking out: "Confucius, please elaborate on what happened yesterday."

Kong Hongxu did not dare to delay any longer. After all, on the way, he had heard that Zhao Ce had been captured and taken to Dali Temple.

Although entering a place like Dali Temple, you will most likely have to peel off a layer of skin.

But it is absolutely impossible for a nobleman of the imperial court to have his life in danger.

When Zhao Ce comes out, his good days as a member of the Kong family will be over!

Kong Hongxu quickly said: "Your Majesty, I came here today precisely for this matter."

Everyone fell silent and looked at Kong Hongxu.

It seemed that just when Kong Hongxu told the truth about the matter and condemned him, they swarmed up and started to help Kong Hongxu seek justice!

Kong Hongxu continued: "While I was on the road, I heard that Uncle Yongxi was imprisoned in Dali Temple."

"Please also ask the Holy One to release him."

"My lord, I have to thank him personally."

As soon as these words came out, the civil servants who were just about to roll up their sleeves to help Kong Hongxu looked at each other in shock.

What's the meaning?

Did they hear it correctly?

Didn't Yong Xibo go to the Confucius Mansion to make trouble and beat up the people of the Confucius Mansion?

Why didn't Kong Hongxu blame him at all, and even took the initiative to say thank you to him?

Even if the person Yong Xibo taught him really did something evil.

But this is a person from the Confucius family, and it should be handled by the Confucius family.

If others arbitrarily extend a foot to deal with their family members, no one present will be happy.

However, there was indeed no resentment on Kong Hongxu's face.

Emperor Hongzhi also looked at him speechlessly.

The development of things seems to be a little skewed.

He pondered: "Confucius really doesn't pursue this matter?"

Kong Hongxu lowered his eyebrows and said in a sincere tone: "Your Majesty, although I am temporarily the head of the Kong family."

"But people in the family have made mistakes and violated the law, but I don't know anything about it."

"If it hadn't been for Uncle Yongxi's help, I'm afraid the Kong family would have made a big mistake again."

"I used to hold a very important position, but I made a huge mistake, and I have been suffering for many years."

"If I had someone like Uncle Yong Xi to stop me when I first made a mistake, I wouldn't have made the same mistake again and again."

"So Uncle Yongxi is helping my Kong family by doing this."

"Not only did I not pursue the matter, I even wanted to thank him personally!"

"As for the person who did something wrong in my Confucius family, I will personally kill his relatives, collect evidence of his crime personally, and deal with him according to the law!"

After finishing speaking, he said to the officials in the palace: "Thank you colleagues for your concern."

"Although Yong Xibo did this a little recklessly, I am extremely grateful to him."

"Please also help me clarify my case so that Your Majesty can forgive Yong Xibo for his mistakes."

quiet!

There was silence in the palace!

Those who had just expressed their righteous words, wanted to help the Confucius family find justice, and scolded Yong Xibo for trampling the face of the world's scholars to the ground, all of them suppressed their blushes.

They really couldn't imagine how this matter had developed to this point.

Is it possible that breaking into someone else's mansion secretly and helping the owner teach the family members a lesson is still the right thing to do?

Moreover, this man is not just an ordinary person, he was once the head of the civil service.

Many people couldn't help but have confusion on their faces.

Then they have been righteously criticizing all morning, but in the end they are the fools?

Moreover, Kong Hongxu also asked them to help intercede with His Majesty.

After Kong Hongxu finished speaking, Emperor Hongzhi was stunned.

The expression on Kong Hongxu's face was sincere, and his words were protective of Yong Xibo.

He was even more confused.

The last time they met, Zhao Ce spoke to him in a tone that showed he was not willing to share the credit with Kong Hongxu.

Just because it was the emperor's decision, he had nothing to do.

Now, is Kong Hongxu saying this just to thank him for what happened last time?

Upon seeing this, Counselor Wei quickly followed Kong Hongxu's words and began to intercede with Zhao Ce.

Many officials who were previously neutral also began to lend their support.

The others also came back to their senses. Looking at the scene in front of them, they could only change the topic and began to help Zhao Ce plead for mercy.

Emperor Hongzhi twitched the corners of his mouth, wondering where this Yong Xibo was capable.

"Since your dear friends say this, then I will follow what you said."

Kong Hongxu saluted and shouted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!