But there are no airtight walls in the world.
This incident still spread like wildfire.
People's discussions surged like a tide.
"Have you heard that? Jia Xu was rescued."
"That's all right, this must be the ones that Prime Minister Xi Yu had."
"Yes, it's reasonable for Xi Yu to do this, but his methods are too bad. He actually killed so many yamen runners."
The morning sun shines strongly on the lively streets, and the stone roads are shining brightly.
Wenxuan hurriedly walked among the bustling crowd with the intention of buying the four treasures of the study.
"Have you heard of it? Jia Xu was rescued, it must be the Prime Minister!"
"That's right, his methods are so bad that he even killed many yamen runners!"
Wenxuan stopped suddenly as if he was struck by lightning, his face full of shock.
Her heart was turbulent, and Xi Yu's image in her heart instantly collapsed.
She could not accept such unfounded accusations and shouted angrily: "Without evidence, how can you talk nonsense!"
The other party did not show any weakness. One of them retorted in a tough tone: "Hmph, everyone says that, then it must be him!"
Wenxuan's voice trembled with anger. She pointed at the people and said sternly: "Everyone will say it in vernacular terms. You are spreading rumors and slandering!"
The emotions of several people were also instantly ignited, and they surrounded them and confronted Wenxuan.
"What we are talking about is the fact!"
"I'm talking to him like this, what do you have to do with him?"
"Even if he is the prime minister, I have to speak."
Wenxuan's chest was fluctuating violently, and her voice became louder and louder.
"Unreasonable! You are making random guesses without any evidence!"
The quarrels became louder and louder, echoing on the streets like thunder, attracting people around to stop and watch. The originally noisy street suddenly became silent.
Those who spoke suddenly felt that this kind of discussion was a bit inappropriate.
After all, it is a serious crime to behead the prime minister.
They stopped arguing with Wenxuan, so they ran away quickly.
Wenxuan's heart was so angry that he was undulating, and he pinched his waist with both hands.
The sun is still bright, shining on the magnificent gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, reflecting dazzling light.
Wenxuan came to the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion angrily. She had already forgotten about it when she was going to buy the four treasures of the study.
The soldiers guarding the gate learned that she and Xi Yu had a good relationship.
So she didn't stop her and let her go in.
In the yard of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong were walking leisurely, enjoying this quiet time.
"Hey, Wenxuan, why are you so angry?" Ouyang Linlin asked curiously.
"I heard something about Xi Yu on the street, and I was so angry that I forgot to buy the four treasures of the study." Wenxuan frowned tightly.
Xiaohong said, "What's the matter? I'm so angry."
Wenxuan then told all the rumors he heard on the street.
"How is this possible? The Prime Minister is not such a person." Ouyang Linlin said in surprise.
"That's right, how can you just talk nonsense without evidence?" Xiaohong also echoed.
"I wouldn't believe that such a thing is happening, so I have to meet the Prime Minister now."
Next, Wenxuan stopped talking to them, but walked quickly towards Xi Yu's room.
In the room, Xi Yu frowned and was struggling with pain.
He knew that Jia Xu had to die, but at the same time he was sad that he was about to lose this mouthpiece.
At this time, Wenxuan walked in angrily.
Xi Yu looked at her and showed a hint of surprise, not understanding why she was so angry.
"Xi Yu, do you know? I heard something about you on the street!" Wen Xuan said angrily.
Xi Yu felt nervous and asked quickly: "What's the matter?"
Wenxuan told the rumors he heard on the street, and Xi Yu was shocked after listening to them.
"Someone actually rescued Jia Xu? What's going on?" Xi Yu's voice was filled with shock.
Wenxuan nodded.
"I don't know what's going on, but I've never done anything like this before!" Xi Yu's eyes were full of determination and grievance.
Wenxuan looked at him and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.
"I believe in you, Xi Yu. We must find out the truth and give you a cleansing." Wenxuan said.
Xi Yu nodded.
"Thank you, tell me about this."
"I just quarreled with someone else for this matter."
Wenxuan also told him about the quarrel with others.
"Okay, I will investigate this matter, you should go buy something."
Wenxuan had to leave.
Xi Yu's thoughts surged like a tide.
Ouyang Linlin quickly walked into the room.
Her pace was firm and eager.
"Husband, I definitely believe in you, there must be something strange about it."
"Is someone deliberately framed me?" Xi Yu's voice was filled with a hint of confusion and uneasiness.
Ouyang Linlin nodded and said, "It's very likely."
Xi Yu pondered for a moment and said, "I'm asking someone to call Wang Liang here now and ask him if he knows what's going on."
As he said that, he immediately sent someone to summon Wang Liang.
Wang Liang sat alone in the study, feeling heavy and filled with pain and helplessness.
"Why is it so difficult for me to just be a good official?" He sighed secretly, with a hint of confusion and frustration in his eyes.
Just then, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the door.
Then the voice of the yamen runners came: "Sir, the Prime Minister has sent someone to pass on you."
Wang Liang's heart tightened, not knowing whether it was a bad or a good time to go there.
"I understand." He stood up slowly, tidied up his clothes, and said helplessly.
He took a deep breath and walked out the door with heavy steps.
Wang Liang stepped into the Prime Minister's Mansion, and his face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out.
Ji Yu, who was waiting for him in the study, looked equally ugly, as if he was covered by a layer of dark clouds.
In the study, both of them had their faces tense.
Xi Yu stared at Wang Liang and asked in a serious tone: "Wang Liang, what's going on with Jia Xu? Have you known it a long time ago? Why don't you report it to me?"
Wang Liang's eyes flashed, and he lowered his head and pondered for a moment.
Then he slowly raised his head and replied in a low voice: "Prime Minister, the lower official just learned that Jia Xu was rescued. He did not receive any relevant reports before."
But he was complaining in his heart that you had rescued the person, but you still pretended to scold me.
It's simply outrageous.
Wang Liang sighed helplessly: "The Xiaguan doesn't know why this situation occurs. The Xiaguan is guilty, so please punish the Prime Minister."
After saying this, Wang Liang knelt down.
The sun shines on the bustling streets, with people coming and going, and the noise is endless.
Su Yu was in a hurry.
"The Prime Minister has come back, I have to go and discuss the matter of handling newspapers with him." Su Yu thought to himself.
As he walked, he unconsciously heard the people around him talking about Xi Yu.
Su Yu listened to these comments and showed a very surprised expression on his face.
"How could this happen? How could the Prime Minister do such a thing?" he thought to himself.
Su Yu came to the door of Xi Yu's room.
He saw Wang Liang kneeling on the ground, lowering his head, and his body trembling slightly.
Su Yu was shocked and stopped involuntarily.
Xi Yu sat on the chair with a gloomy face.
He glanced at Su Yu and said slowly: "Su Yu, let's talk about the matter of running the newspaper later. I have no time to take care of this matter recently."
His voice was calm and filled with a hint of fatigue.
Su Yu looked at the serious scene in front of him and felt nervous.
He nodded quickly and said softly: "Okay, Prime Minister, then I won't disturb you for now."
After saying that, he carefully retreated and gently closed the door.
In the room, there was only the slight breathing of Wang Liang and the occasional sighs of Xi Yu.
Xi Yu's eyes were as sharp as a rook, staring at Wang Liang tightly, and asked, "Do you think I sent someone to rescue Jia Xu?"
Wang Liang hurriedly kowtowed and replied in fear and trepidation: "I dare not, and I have no such thoughts."
Xi Yu snorted coldly and continued to criticize: "But you must be thinking so in your heart! There are also many discussions on the streets now, and there are many different opinions."
Fine sweat beads oozing out of Wang Liang's forehead, and his voice was firm: "Master, I am loyal to you and have no other intentions. I have a clear conscience, and those rumors are beyond my control."
At this time, Wang Liang became happy.
After hearing what Xi Yu said, things may really have nothing to do with him.
In this way, I don’t have to feel uneasy in my conscience.
Xi Yu looked at Wang Liang and said solemnly: "Wang Liang, I want you to investigate the truth of this matter and to give me a cleansing."
Wang Liang immediately responded: "Don't worry, sir, Prime Minister, I will send someone outside to catch those who are talking nonsense."
However, Xi Yu raised his hand to stop him and said calmly: "Defending the people is more important than defending against Sichuan. Let them say whatever others like to say."
After hearing this, Wang Liang's eyes flashed with admiration.
He bowed deeply and said respectfully: "My lord is very wise, and his subordinates' admiration for him has a little more."
Wang Liang returned to Xianyang.
In the county yamen, the yamen runners sat together and asked Wang Liang who had just returned with concern.
"Sir, has the Prime Minister put on you little shoes?"
Wang Liang frowned, shook his head and said, "In my opinion, it doesn't seem like Xi Yu rescued the person."
As soon as he finished speaking, several yamen runners immediately retorted: "Sir, you are too simple, you must have been deceived by the Prime Minister!"
Wang Liang straightened his body and said with a serious expression: "Now the county must investigate the truth of the incident, so don't talk nonsense anymore."
The discussions of the crowd gradually subsided.
After Wenxuan bought the things, he returned to Youzhou College.
The sun is shining, and the college courtyard is covered with green trees. The breeze blows on the leaves and makes a rustling sound.
Wenxuan held the four treasures of the study and made heavy steps.
There was still a very unhappy expression on his face.
Lu Su was walking in the yard and met her by chance. He asked with concern: "Teacher Wenxuan, why do you look so depressed? What happened?"
It happened that Dongfang Hong also passed by here and came over with concern.
Wenxuan frowned and told everything about Xi Yu outside.
After hearing this, Lu Su's face became very angry.
He said: "The Prime Minister is definitely not such a person! Although I haven't been in contact with him for a long time, I understand his character."
Wenxuan felt very moved after hearing Lu Su's words.
Dongfang Hong also nodded and comforted: "Things will definitely come to light. It is very normal for everyone to talk about it now. Don't worry too much."
Wenxuan returned to the office and sat tiredly on the chair. Dongfang Hong then walked in.
Wenxuan looked at Dongfang Hong and said softly: "Dongfang Hong, go and comfort Xi Yu."
Dongfang Hong frowned and replied: "I don't think there is any need for this."
Wenxuan couldn't help feeling that Dongfang Hong was a little ruthless. She widened her eyes and responded: "He needs the support and comfort of his friends now."
Dongfang Hong shook her head and said firmly, "I can't help much even if I go. This matter should be left to the county magistrate for investigation."
Wenxuan was full of anger and started arguing with Dongfang Hong with excitement.
At this time, the sunlight in the office seemed to become restless and kept jumping on the two of them.
Dongfang Hong held her hands in her chest and insisted on her own point of view.
"I really can't help much, and that doesn't mean I'm ruthless."
At this time, Lu Su walked in.
He frowned and persuaded, "Don't argue, what both of them have made sense, so let's calm down first."
However, Wenxuan is still particularly emotional.
Tears flashed in her eyes, accusing Dongfang Hong of her indifference.
Seeing this, Lu Su winked at Dongfang Hong and signaled him to leave first.
Then he comforted Wenxuan softly, telling her not to be too excited.
Dongfang Hong looked at Wenxuan's excited look and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "Women are really a very emotional animal."
He walked silently under the willow tree in the yard and thought quietly.
The breeze blew gently, and the willow branches swayed, as if telling something.
Dongfang Hong was in a little sad mood, and he thought to himself: "If I had encountered such a thing myself, would Wenxuan care about me?"
After a while, Wenxuan finally thought about it. She came to the willow tree, walked to Dongfang Hong, and said softly: "I'm sorry, I was a little impulsive just now."
Dongfang Hong sighed and looked at Wenxuan without saying anything.
Wenxuan felt a little strange. Didn’t the other party forgive him?
She couldn't help asking, "Are you still angry with me?"
At this time, Dongfang Hong raised the question again.
"If something happened to me, would you care about me?"
Wenxuan looked at him helplessly, feeling that there were too many things he had, how could he think so randomly?
She shook her head and said, "Why are you always struggling with this kind of problem?"
Next, she left in anger.
After thinking for a while, Xi Yu decisively called his subordinates and ordered seriously: "Post an announcement immediately to clarify that Jia Xu's affairs have nothing to do with me. Now, I will also conduct an investigation myself. If you find out who is helping me, you will definitely punish me."
He knew that the people were talking about him, but he was not willing to care too much. Because he firmly believed in his innocence, those who were purgatory would be clear.
Moreover, it must be written in the announcement that the people can discuss it, but they are innocent.
He then sent his men to the street quickly and posted the announcement in a conspicuous place.
People gathered around the streets and alleys, reading the text on the announcement curiously.
The sun shines on the announcement, shining brightly.
On the bustling streets, a group of people were surrounded by the announcement.
They either whisper or think silently.
"Maybe the matter really has nothing to do with the prime minister." An old man said slowly.
"Look, he's just doing the show!" a young man shouted, his tone full of doubt.
On the other side, several women were also whispering.
"The Prime Minister is usually quite upright, but this time he might be really wronged." One of them said.
"But who knows, people's hearts are unpredictable." Another woman interjected.
Xi Yu turned his head and ordered the people around him: "Go to the guest room to tell Mrs. Jia that her husband has been rescued, so that she doesn't have to make unreasonable trouble here. As for who the rescuer is, it has nothing to do with me."
In the guest room, after hearing the news, Mrs. Jia frowned half-believingly and half-doubtedly.
"He really said that?" There was a hint of doubt in her voice.
The soldier nodded and replied respectfully: "Yes, madam."
Mrs. Jia was silent for a moment, but finally decided to leave here.
She walked out of the room and came to the street.
On the noisy streets, people were talking.
Only then did she realize that what Xi Yu said was true
Mrs. Jia quickly returned home. As soon as she entered the door, she heard the servants at home talking about this matter.
"Madam is back." The servants stopped talking and looked at Madam Jia.
Mrs. Jia frowned and asked in a low voice: "What are you talking about?"
The housekeeper hurriedly came up and comforted softly: "Madam, don't be sad. It's said outside that the Prime Minister has rescued the master, but he can't admit it because of his face."
Mrs. Jia nodded slightly, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.
"But, what you analyzed makes sense."
Because Mrs. Jia also thought it would be like this, she felt much better.
After returning to the room, the butler came to her again.
"Madam, I heard that you went to the Prime Minister's Mansion yesterday to kneel down?"
Mrs. Jia nodded.
"Madam, you really don't have to do this."
Mrs. Jia thought to herself that she had done it.
What's the use of saying this now?
"But the butler, are you sure the prime minister rescued the master?"
The housekeeper said he could not confirm it, but he felt that it would be like this.
"But what if this is not the case?"
Mrs. Jia still felt a little nervous.
"Okay, madam, don't think so much. If the prime minister really saved the master, I guess the master would have to hide his identity."
"That doesn't matter. Just make sure that grandpa can survive." Mrs. Jia said.
Mrs. Jia suddenly felt confused again.
"Okay, butler, if nothing happens, you can quit first."
The butler retreated, and he came to the corridor and sighed.
He was just comforting his wife just now, but he didn't know what it was.
However, no matter what, it is finally a good thing that the master was rescued.
Chapter completed!