Xia Xun rushed to Pengjiazhuang and was invited into the inner house without even saying a word. He came to a very important building. This is where the heads of the Peng family gather to discuss important matters.
Xia Xun had previously notified the Peng family to clean up as soon as possible to avoid future troubles, so he was not surprised to see the Peng family being so cautious. However, when he was taken to the back house, he heard that the Peng family had already fought with the Jinyiwei and arrested the Jinyiwei.
When there were four of us, I couldn't help but get excited.
He didn't care that these people in front of him were his wife's elders, and they should maintain the courtesy of the younger generation. He asked angrily: "Elders, what did I say in the letter? Why do you still take the initiative to cause trouble? The Peng family
Do you really want to rebel?"
Master Peng was embarrassed by his son-in-law Rong's question, so he had no choice but to explain: "Xian son-in-law, it's not that we want to provoke them, but they came into Peng's village at night and saw something they shouldn't have seen, so we have to take action."
Xia Xun was startled and asked quickly: "What is it?"
Master Pengzhuang said: "We are destroying some Taoist canons, scriptures, statues of worshiped gods and other objects according to your instructions. Who would have expected..."
Xia Xun's face turned grim and he quickly asked: "Have all those people been caught?"
Master Peng said: "There were four people who sneaked into Zhuangzi, and they have all been caught. The other two who were watching outside escaped, but they didn't see anything."
Peng Ziqi also knew that this matter was too important. If something happened, it would not only be a disaster for the Peng family, but also Xia Xun, the hereditary duke who retired from the Ming Dynasty, would also lose his position as a duke, and he might even lose his head.
Worried and sad, he hurriedly and timidly said: "Mr. Sir, the situation at that time forced us to take action. If we let them escape back, their people would be notified immediately to break into our village. I am afraid that the things will not be destroyed in time."
As for the four people we caught, we deliberately made the noise louder. We only told the outside world that thieves broke into the village to steal. When they were captured, they resisted with weapons and were beaten to death by the people. Now their bodies have been found.
They were handed over to Qingzhou Mansion. We searched them in advance and destroyed all the objects that could prove their identities..."
Xia Xun calmed down after being shocked and angry. He thought about it carefully and asked: "Is there anything else in Zhuangzi that can be used as evidence?"
Master Peng hurriedly vouched: "No, absolutely not. The Peng family has been thoroughly cleaned, and absolutely no evidence can be found."
After hearing this, Xia Xun began to ponder, pacing slowly in the hall while thinking.
The elders of the Peng family were all heroes in the past who licked blood with their swords and wielded swords. But now they have children and grandchildren, and their temples are gray. The heroic spirit of the past has been wiped away.
With such a big family member dragging them down, they now don't even have the courage to rebel, so they can only look to this good uncle of the Peng family. Everyone is looking at him eagerly.
Seeing that Xia Xun didn't speak for a long time, Master Peng added: "Xian Xun, within a hundred miles radius, all the subordinates of the Peng family have been ordered, and our spies are everywhere. Last night we deliberately said we were going to Qingzhou to capture thieves.
All roads in the direction of the city have been blocked by us. Those two fish that slipped through the net can only escape elsewhere. They may not be able to go very far with their feet, and maybe they can be caught by us!"
Xia Xun shook his head and said: "If they really didn't see anything, then it doesn't matter whether they live or die. Now that I'm back, they won't dare to touch Pengjiazhuang until they are sure. They don't want this dumb guy."
You have to eat. However, now that they have taken action, I am afraid they are even more unwilling to let it go. Pengjiazhuang... really doesn't leave any clue..."
After talking for a long time, Xia Xun told Master Peng that not only everything related to the White Lotus Sect would be destroyed, but he could not formulate any countermeasures in time.
They must go and leave nothing else that is prohibited. At the same time, they should be reassured that everything should be business as usual and they must not act like they are facing a powerful enemy.
Master Peng knew that this time they were fighting against the imperial court, and the most ferocious dog in the imperial court. They were amateurs in this area and had to listen to Xia Xun, so they all agreed.
After everyone had finished their discussion and left in a hurry, the hall was empty except for Xia Xun and Peng Ziqi. Seeing Xia Xun's thick eyebrows furrowed and worried, Peng Ziqi suddenly shed tears. She took two steps forward and cried out.
Said: "Ms. sir!"
Xia Xun was thinking about something. He raised his head when he heard the voice. Peng Ziqi knelt down straight in front of him and said with tears streaming down his cheeks: "My husband, I have been very happy to have been married to my husband for these years. My husband married the daughter of the current queen.
But he didn't dislike Zi Qi's humble background, and always gave Zi Qi the status of a wife. Zi Qi was grateful to his husband from the bottom of his heart. Zi Qi originally wanted to serve his husband for the rest of his life, but he didn't expect disaster to fall from the sky... This is Peng
The sins of the family have nothing to do with my husband. It would be better for him to just act completely unaware of it."
Peng Ziqi choked up and said: "Now my husband is looking for a mistake in me. He can find any fault in me...just say...just say that my husband arrived at Pengjiazhuang and happened to see Ziqi being unruly and having an affair with someone. Please give me a divorce note."
Shu, please sever your relationship with the Peng family from now on, so that if something happens to the Peng family, you can be safe..."
Xia Xun was angry and funny. He quickly stepped forward to help her up and said, "You, you are so stupid again. If this method can be implemented thoroughly, all the officials in the world who have committed crimes will sever ties with their families in a hurry."
Is it done?”
Peng Ziqi became even more desperate when he heard this: "Then...if something really breaks out and the court knows about it, why not...it's better for Xianggong to do it himself and take the lives of Ziqi's family. No matter what, it's better to die."
In the hands of Xianggong. Xianggong has a great kindness to the emperor. If you show your sincerity like this, the emperor will definitely believe you. What's more... you also have Ming'er to protect you. You will be fine. But... our daughter is very young and innocent. Please help me.
Wan protected her..."
Xia Xun shook his head and said: "The child is innocent, aren't you? If it weren't for me, Ji Gang might not be able to find out the Peng family. Zi Qi, don't think too much. Things haven't reached the point of despair yet. Let's not mess up.
Formation! Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything!”
He gently wiped away the tears on Peng Ziqi's cheeks, held her in his arms, gently stroked her back, and said softly: "Back then, I betrayed the imperial court and defected to King Yan. I lived in the morning and didn't know where I died in the evening.
You leave the good eldest daughter of the Peng family alone and live on the island, waiting for you. You have paid more for me than I have. In this life, we will live in the same quilt and die in the same hole, and we will never leave! That kind of thing
Never say unfeeling words again!"
"Ms. sir!"
Peng Ziqi was moved to tears. She raised her head and looked at Xia Xun. Her tearful eyes were full of relief and gratitude. How many men in this world do not value career or future, but take the infatuation of a daughter's family so seriously?
She is so lucky to have such a good husband!
Xia Xun held her shoulders, stared into her eyes, and said: "But, even if we can survive this crisis, what about next time? The Peng family has such an identity, which is a big problem after all. The Peng family insists on inheriting
What is the purpose of this incense? Do you really believe in the birth of Maitreya and the birth of King Ming? Don't you want to control a force so that the descendants of the Peng family can inherit the family business and rely on it?
But this force not only brings power and security, but also may bring butcher's knife and death. Does the Peng family still need to rely on this power that is not tolerated by the court? With the wealth and business connections that the Peng family currently controls,
As long as your descendants live up to their expectations, why worry about being prosperous from generation to generation? If your children and grandchildren don't live up to your expectations, even if you give them an iron-clad empire, they will be defeated, let alone the leader of a religious altar."
Xia Xun breathed a sigh of relief and said solemnly to Peng Ziqi: "Zi Qi, help me! Work with me to convince your father. As long as there will no longer be the name Huaixi Pengjia in the White Lotus Sect, I will shoulder the responsibility for this matter."
!When things succeed, we all live; when things fail, we die together!"
While the two couples were having an intimate conversation in the hall, a high-piled firewood cart creaked into Peng's house. The old cow walked slowly and leisurely to Peng's house. The man driving the cart talked to the gatekeeper.
After a few words, he entered the Peng family courtyard through the side door.
A group of servants gathered around and moved the top pile of firewood away. They saw Yin Shenghui and Zhang Puxin lying tightly in the pile of firewood like fat pigs with four hooves, their hair covered with grass roots and leaves. Their mouths were
Stuffed with a torn rag, they looked up with a pair of big eyes. There were several big men with sinister expressions on their faces, looking down at them with murderous intent...
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Zhong Canghai and Gao Xiang were in a small inn in Zihe Branch, gnawing on pig head meat and drinking low-quality shochu brewed in the countryside. They were in such a state of embarrassment.
The two of them drank wine gloomily. Zhong Canghai drank a glass of wine, wiped his mouth, and glared at Gao Xiang: "Lao Liu, what should we do now?"
Gao Xiang took a mouthful of pig head meat, chewed it for a long time, and then said: "Fourth brother, Duke Fu has arrived. I'm afraid there's no chance of success here in Qingzhou."
Zhong Canghai glared and said, "What should we do? Four of them died, and the whereabouts of the remaining two, Xiao Yin, are unknown. When have our Jinyiwei suffered such a big loss? Let's just forget about it?"
Gao Xiang said cheerfully: "Fourth brother, don't be dissatisfied. Our Jinyiwei suffered a big loss at the hands of Duke Fu! I think back when Luo Qianshi set up a dragnet in the Prince's Mansion of Zhongshan, Duke Fu could still come and go freely.
At that time, our Lord Ji was still waving flags and shouting at the hands of Duke Fu."
Zhong Canghai stopped talking after hearing this. Gao Xiang took another sip of wine, smacked the wine, and cursed fiercely: "Damn it, how much water did this black-hearted shopkeeper mix with it!"
Zhong Canghai said angrily: "Do you still have the heart to drink?"
Gao Xiang said listlessly: "What can we do if we don't drink? As soon as the Duke of Fu arrives, even Master Ji is here and there is nothing we can do. Let's drink some wine and rest early. Now, it depends on Putai County. As long as that
If Bian can get real evidence, this dead game will be alive!"
p: Guan Guan is very touched by everyone’s understanding and support. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!