Xu Zengshou said carelessly: "Oh, Yang Xu is my friend. Jiujiang and I asked him to visit Mochou Lake, but the person who sent the message was in vain. After asking, I found out that you invited him here, so I will come. Look, what happened? Oh, if the matter is confidential and cannot be disclosed, I will not make it difficult for you, Mr. Wang..."
Wang Hongrui hesitated and said: "Well... does the young master know about the relationship between him and his Yang family..."
"Oh, so that's why!"
Xu Zengshou suddenly realized and said with a smile: "I know, I know, I, Xu San, know a little bit about those stupid things in the Yang family. It seems that ever since his father's time, he and the family have been unhappy, so I told him, They are all old sesame seeds and rotten millet. The dead are already dead. Don't worry about it. What big future can those rats have? Why not treat them like farts and forget about them. After all, this guy finally promised me not to care about those battle years. It's an old thing.
But who would have known that when he came home this time, he found that the house had been used as a pigsty, and my mother's tomb had been swept to the corner, which made him angry all of a sudden. Fortunately, he also knew how to restrain himself, that is, to put them in the pen. All the cats and dogs in our house have been chopped down, but they didn’t kill anyone in anger. Why? This matter has been brought to you, Mr. Wang? What does Jiangning County do for food? You, Mr. Wang, sit in the center of the town and take care of everything every day, so you still have time to take care of this. A trivial matter?"
"Is it trivial?" Wang Fuyin smiled a little bitterly: "Young Master, do you know that according to the laws of this dynasty, those who kill cattle without permission are guilty of a serious crime..."
"Is this happening?"
Xu Zengshou's eyes widened: "I don't know, how do I know? Do you look at me as someone who knows grains? I've only eaten beef, but I've never used a plow. It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I am Officials of the Fifth Military Governor's Mansion have no right to interfere with civil affairs. As the saying goes, a prince who breaks the law is as guilty as the common people. How this case should be resolved is your Lord Wang's business, and I cannot comment."
Xu Zengshou said, then stood up and said: "Come on, since he is still involved in this matter, then I have to avoid suspicion. Let's go now. You can judge whatever you want. I will make an appointment again when the case is over." He went fishing."
After Xu Zengshou finished speaking, he stood up and walked out. Wang Hongrui was a little confused. Will he ask him to go fishing after the case is over? Then if I beat him a hundred times, spank him until his butt blossoms, and he will be injured for three months, or he will be injured for three months. Exiled three thousand miles...
Seeing that Xu Zengshou was almost walking to the front hall without looking back, Wang Hongrui hurriedly shouted: "Young Master, stay!" After speaking, he picked up the train of his robe and trotted after him.
"Young Master, my Young Master, please slow down."
Wang Hongrui laughed and said: "It turns out that there are many reasons, and the official was reckless for a while and didn't understand it clearly. In this way, the official should consider this case carefully. If the young man hadn't reminded him, the official would have almost been unjustly prosecuted. The wrongful conviction has ruined your reputation for the rest of your life. Young Master, I would like to thank you very much."
Xu Zengshou stopped and said in surprise: "What? Mr. Wang, are you going to make a hasty judgment before you fully understand the case? This is not like you, Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang has always been smart and capable, how could you be so reckless?"
Wang Hongrui smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest, I have heard Mr. Huang Zicheng, the minister of Taichang Temple, mention this case before. Mr. Huang's moral articles are well-known in the world and he has spoken out. I have the power to disbelieve him, so I did it No further detailed investigation has been carried out.”
"Huang Zicheng?"
Xu Zengshou also frowned secretly after hearing this: "It turns out that the backer behind Yang Xu's enemy is Huang Zicheng, who is the teacher of the emperor's grandson. This matter is a bit tricky."
Wang Hongrui glanced at his face and said: "Yes, Mr. Huang is also a doctor of the Imperial College. He has a proud disciple who is a disciple of the Yang family. I guess Mr. Huang also listened and misbelieved what this disciple said.
Now, according to what the young master said, there is something hidden in it. This case cannot be pronounced lightly. The subordinate plans to send Yang Xu home first and give both of them ten days to collect witnesses and physical evidence, and then retrial, Xiao Gong.
What do you think, sir?"
Xu Zengshou's eyes slightly touched his, and he burst into laughter: "Haha... Xu is a martial artist, how can he know anything about martial arts? If Mr. Wang thinks this is appropriate, then let's do it. I still have something to do, so let's do this
Farewell."
Wang Hongrui smiled slightly, bowed his head and said: "Young Master, walk slowly..."
He bowed his head to the ground and slowly stood up, Xu Zengshou had already disappeared without a trace.
Wang Hongrui smiled faintly, waved to a government official, and ordered: "Let Yang Xu go, and tell the plaintiff and defendant to collect personal and material evidence. Ten days later, this government will try again."
The clerk agreed and went quickly. Wang Hongrui took off his black gauze hat, dusted off the non-existent dust on it, and sang leisurely: "I was a fisherman, but I became a Fu Lisou; Xiao Yingbu, Peng Yue, Han Hou
.Now I have two hands holding clouds tightly, and I will never take out the sleeves of my linen robe again..."
Wang Fuyin swayed back to the hall while singing.
Xu Zengshou walked out of Yingtian Mansion, stood at the foot of the steps, frowned and thought for a moment, then got on his horse and said, "Let's go to the palace!"
Just now, the old fox Wang Hongrui has made it very clear. The case itself is not important. What is important is that now two big figures are involved. One is the teacher of the current emperor's grandson and the future emperor's teacher. He is inevitable in the court.
There are important ministers; one is your Prince Zhongshan, the first family of meritorious officials in the Ming Dynasty. One is a representative of the civil service group, and the other is a representative of the group of meritorious officials. I cannot afford to offend them.
I have already given you face, Mr. Xu, in today's lawsuit. Mr. Huang will know the result soon. I won't be able to bear it anymore. I have to move your god out to prevent disasters. You two great gods go and fight.
After ten days, you will be able to decide the winner, right? Whoever wins, I, the land lord, will listen to whoever wins. I am a man who speaks softly, and it is not easy to make a living. You, Mr. Xu, are a sensible person, so please be considerate.
Since the Zhongshan Palace was involved in this matter, there was no reason to give up halfway, otherwise how could he hold his chest high? So Xu Zengshou only thought for a moment and immediately ran to the palace.
In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang's ancestors and grandson were talking.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who used a commoner in Huaiyou to drive out the Tartars and rebuild the Han Dynasty, is now an old man in his seventies. His once tall and tall body is already a little rickety, and his once thick black hair has become white and sparse.
, the face that was originally not handsome but full of masculinity is now like the branches of wintersweet in the cold winter, with deep and tangled wrinkles.
Only the aura, an aura gained from living in a high position for a long time, even if he is just half sitting and half lying on the bed, without ever looking at you, will still make you intimidated, even though he has a kind face at the moment, because he is
Looking at his most filial grandson.
Zhu Yuanzhang and the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen both wore pear white casual clothes, with only the collar and cuffs embroidered with gold moiré lace. They only wore their hair in a bun with a hairpin inserted horizontally. They were always thrifty and liked elegance. Influenced by Zhu Yuanzhang, both men and women in the Ming Dynasty palace liked simple and elegant clothing. Therefore, except for the formal and grand occasions of the royal family, the clothing in the harem always advocated simplicity, elegance and naturalness.
Zhu Yuanzhang was explaining to the emperor and grandson the way of governance and the way of being a king. Ever since he felt that his energy was not as good as before and his body was deteriorating, he began to consciously cultivate Zhu Yunwen. He gave Zhu Yunwen some things that he could let go of. Go and do it, and then discuss with him the rights and wrongs involved. Once something difficult happens, you will analyze it one by one with your grandson after handling it, and explain the reasons why you handled it the way you did, and what aspects you took into consideration.
The grandfather and grandson were chatting with each other in the East Angle Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace. Xu Zengshou signed up to come in. He was a frequent visitor to the palace. Not to mention the close personal relationship between Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da, the monarch and his ministers were still sons and daughters. Xu Huizu and Xu Zengshou also had a good relationship with the current emperor's grandson, so the palace was not considered an insurmountable forbidden area for the Xu family.
Zhu Yuanzhang was tired from talking. When he heard that Xu Zengshou was coming, he said, "Let him come in."
Xu Zengshou entered the Warm Pavilion, and immediately paid homage to the emperor and the emperor's grandson, and greeted Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand, with a warm smile on his old face: "Zengshou, get up, you little brat. Fu Xing, I am not as honest as your elder brother. If there is something fun, it would be weird if you would think of me. Haha, why did you come to the palace today? Do you have nothing to do? "
Xu Zengshou shrank his neck and smiled with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty knows everything, I had an appointment with Jiujiang and Wenxuan to go to Mochou Lake today, but Wenxuan couldn't come because of the lawsuit, so the whole thing was broken up. I have nowhere to go." , just wandered here."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "That kid Jinglong is also a playful master. Hmm... This Wenxuan, is he a descendant of the Qi family? What lawsuit did he get?"
Xu Zengshou slapped his forehead and said: "Oh, I am confused. Your Majesty, you don't recognize him. He is just a member of the family, not a descendant of the family of meritorious officials. He only became friends because he and I have similar temperaments. Speaking of him In this lawsuit, the public is right and the mother-in-law is right. For a few pigs and a few cows, the lawsuit went to Yingtian Mansion."
"Oh?" Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep look at Xu Zengshou. Although his old eyes were cloudy, Xu Zengshou felt as if he had seen through him at a glance. He couldn't help lowering his eyes with a guilty conscience. Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "There are no trivial matters among the people. It is Tianfu Yin's duty to personally inquire about this case. Zengshou, I am a little bored, please tell me about this matter..."
As soon as he saw his movements, the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen quickly stood up, carefully supported his grandfather's back, and moved the pillow for him to lie down comfortably.
Xu Zengshou said: "Yes, I will treat it as a joke and tell the emperor something to relieve your boredom."
At this time, Huang Zicheng was reciting poems and painting with a group of literary friends in the Hanlin Academy. Suddenly, he received news from Wang Hongrui. When he heard that the Zhongshan Palace was actually involved in the case, Huang Zicheng was shocked. He was asked to fight against the Zhongshan Palace? The two were not involved at all. At one level, if he and Wang Hongrui had not always had a close personal relationship, they might have directly acquitted Yang Xu. Now that they are willing to drag him on for ten days, this friendship cannot be thicker.
Old Huang's determination also came up. Thinking carefully, his biggest reliance was only the emperor's grandson, and only when the emperor's grandson came forward would the Zhongshan Palace have any scruples. Therefore, Huang Zicheng immediately got into the official sedan and went straight to the palace.