Li Jintang's question was very timely and also asked many people's thoughts, so everyone tacitly agreed not to interrupt.
Xia Houyuan glanced at him and said with a serious expression: "A person who betrays the Lord and is ungrateful is not worth my troubles." Then he looked at Lin Qi aside and said, "Send him to the Yushitai first and let him go by himself.
Explain to the censors, if you can't explain clearly, then send them to the camp in the western suburbs. There are many people in the army, and eating and drinking is a big deal, but we are short of a few cooks to carry water and cook."
This does not sound painful or itchy, and does not seem to have any deterrent effect, but everyone knows that Ding Yunsheng is a scholar who relies on his brains and words. He cannot carry it on his shoulders or lift it with his hands. Shi Gui usually takes care of his diet.
In daily life, who knows about the kitchen in the military camp? Moreover, the western suburbs camp is Xia Houyuan's territory. The Red Feather Army admires Xia Houyuan very much. Throwing Ding Yunsheng there is like a sheep like a pack of wolves. He has nothing to eat.
End of suffering.
All the staff members suddenly knew something in their minds, and all of them were silent. Even the few people who had been friends with Ding Yunsheng in the past lowered their heads and pretended to be unfamiliar with him, let alone anyone who was bold enough to stand up and intercede on his behalf. And those who had always looked at him
People who were not accustomed to Ding Yunsheng's publicity style had the discernment to remain silent and did not add insult to injury.
Lin Qi brought two guards up to untie Ding Yunsheng, and then dragged him to the Yushitai like a piece of broken logs.
Ding Yunsheng had been so frightened by the punishment method Xia Houyuan mentioned that his legs were shaking. At this moment, he could only wail loudly, and his mouth was immediately blocked by a piece of linen cloth that the guard took out from nowhere.
Everyone onlookers were frightened by this posture, and they sweated silently. Over the years, Xia Houyuan has been much gentler and kinder to them and his staff than the people of the Red Feather Army. He provided them with delicious food and drink every day, and the wind could not blow them.
, protected from the rain, and had dedicated personnel to serve them, so much so that they almost forgot what Xia Houyuan originally did. It was also at this moment that they all understood their identity and status more clearly, and clearly realized what they should do in this matter.
What position is it in.
Xia Houyuan was very satisfied with the effect, glanced at everyone again, and said: "I, Xia Houyuan, have lived upright in my life. I am not afraid of anyone poking my back, nor will I take those rumors with ulterior motives to heart. Everyone here
Everyone, if you feel that you have been wronged by following me, are worried that your talents will be buried, and there is no place for heroes, and want to find another high-level job, please tell me as soon as possible, I will not stop you, and I will even prepare a generous Cheng Yi.
Our relationship is that of master and servant. But if there is someone who is silent and flattering on the surface, but secretly engages in the business of selling out for glory, and even involves my wife, children, and family members, then don’t blame me for not being honest!
"
All the staff were very united this time, and said in unison: "The kindness of the Duke of Guo, I will never forget it in my life. I will only obey the Duke of Guo, devote myself to it, and die!"
Xia Houyuan had heard such polite words so many times that they were no longer new, and they did not move or comfort him at all. Especially when compared with everything that had happened recently, he found it very harsh.
He loves talent and cherishes it, so he is willing to do his best to provide the best treatment for those who benefit, tolerate their arrogance in words and attitudes, and ignore their uninhibited behavior. As long as he does not break the bottom line of his principles, he will turn a blind eye.
He closed his eyes. But if someone dared to betray him, he would not only feel sad, but also hate him.
He glanced at everyone again, but said nothing and left Muchunyuan expressionlessly.
Xia Houshu quickly followed with Yunxi.
As soon as they left, Muchun Courtyard became lively. Some expressed their loyalty while scolding the "traitors"; some looked embarrassed, but had to echo a few words to show that they had no different intentions; and there were a few like Pei Lang
He just laughed it off, turned around and walked away silently.
After coming out of Muchunyuan, Xia Houshu did not dare to be a coward and slowly followed his father, secretly thinking about how to speak.
After walking for a while, Xia Houyuan still had no intention of leaving. He suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at her and said, "Shur, I have something to go out for. You don't have to follow me anymore, and you don't have to guess me.
What are you thinking? Although this matter was caused by your inappropriate words, it is not your fault that it has developed into this situation today. I will send someone to find out. You don’t have to worry. Just try to go out as little as possible these days.
Move around.”
Xia Houshu didn't want her father to comfort her or ask for peace of mind. She just felt that she was always causing trouble, and she felt very sorry. In addition, she wanted to remind her father of his speculation about her. But after listening to her father's words, she suddenly felt that she didn't need to
Remind her again, because her father always thinks more than he does, and he will naturally think of Prince Zhao's Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion, which she just offended a while ago.
Thinking of this, she raised her head and smiled brightly, and said: "Father, thank you. Without your and mother's tolerance and support, I might not be alive today, let alone live such a leisurely life."
Xia Houyuan also showed a loving smile and said: "You are my daughter, and your mother and I naturally have to protect you. If I can protect you and be safe for the rest of your life, I will have no regrets in this life."
That's what she said, but Xia Houshu knew in her heart that her father's regrets were also her eldest brother Xia Houxi. However, she was a sensible person and knew that she shouldn't think too much at this time, let alone bring up sad things to add pressure to her parents, so she was very worried.
He obediently sent his father out and then returned to Qingfeng Pavilion.
Next, Xia Houshu obeyed and stayed at home for a few days to reflect deeply, not daring to go anywhere. Then he waited for the results of his father's treatment of Ding Yunsheng.
That day, Lin Qi led someone to kidnap Ding Yunsheng and go to the censor's desk. Those censors who thought they had caught Xia Houyuan were excited, racking their brains on how to write a memorial and submit it to the emperor, so that they could read it carefully. Listen.
After hearing Lin Qi's words, everyone looked at each other in shock.
When Ding Yunsheng met the censors, he first made strong excuses and denied what he had said. Then he rolled around and yelled at the Duke of Yue to cross the river and destroy the bridge, instigating people to frame him. But he could not withstand the testimony of the witnesses who were present that night, and the addition of the Yue State
Many people from the government came to testify, insisting that Xia Houshu was just joking and did not make false claims about state affairs. He further accused Ding Yunsheng of spreading rumors and causing trouble and murdering his master's family.
Because of the crime of righteousness, he became a street rat that everyone shouted to beat. However, this incident did not cause much harm, so in the end, Ding Yunsheng was just beaten fifty times, and then Lin Qi was brought back.
After Ding Yunsheng received fifty blows, he lost half his life. Not only did he have no strength to bite randomly, he lay on the couch unable to move. Lin Qi did not sympathize with him, and then he was dragged into a carriage without stopping.
Arrive at the western suburbs camp of the Red Feather Army.
After that, Ding Yunsheng never appeared in the Yue Kingdom Mansion again, and his bedding and books were subsequently thrown out.
Shi Gui, who previously served Ding Yunsheng, was exempted from punishment because he had done nothing wrong in this matter and actively explained the whole story. Then he was very discerning and asked Butler Li to help him find a good place to go, but other
Either the staff had someone they trusted, or they didn't want to get into Ding Yunsheng's bad luck, so no one was willing to accept him.
Butler Li thought hard for a long time, and finally sent him to the medicine house to take care of the medicinal materials for Pei Lang.
Pei Lang was very uncomfortable with the sudden presence of another person around him. He was often startled by Shi Gui who approached him to show his courtesy. He would pat his chest and gasp for a long time, even worrying that his life would be shortened if he continued like this. Then.
On the grounds that he was used to being alone, he begged Butler Li several times to send Shi Gui elsewhere, but he was blocked every time by Butler Li.
Pei Lang was very angry, but there was nothing he could do about it. It wasn't until he went up the mountain again to collect herbs, but accidentally fell down and injured his leg. Then he was carried back all the way by Shi Gui, who had secretly followed him.
Accept the company of Shigui.
This matter was finally settled, and then the government's investigation of the staff also came to fruition. Three or four of the staff who had dissident intentions mustered up the courage to resign from Xia Houyuan. Xia Houyuan had long been aware of their purpose.
, but it was difficult to take back what he said, so Yinuo gave them Cheng Yi. Then those people went to the new master's house happily. However, the new master's family had received Xia Houyuan's warning in advance. Although they accepted them,
But they dare not use it at all, so that they are not as good as servants, live in a side courtyard where servants live, and often can't even see the new masters, let alone read their minds or make some achievements to claim credit.
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The people who spread the rumors were Li Jintang, who was the most active and righteous on the day of Ding Yunsheng's interrogation, and three other staff members who had a good relationship with him.
After they learned that the incident was exposed, they all confessed to what they had done. In order to seek leniency, they all confessed that the person who first approached them for Xia Houshu's dirty information was someone from the palace of Prince Zhao. The other party admitted that it was Xia Houshu who had harmed their home.
She was restless, lost face, and was criticized everywhere, so she wanted to ruin her reputation and vent her bad words for herself. Then people from the Prime Minister's Palace came to find her, also to get rid of the slight and resentment they received that day. They saw the right opportunity.
, both sides gave the information, and naturally both sides accepted the money, but I didn't expect that Xia Houyuan found out the money before they were warmed up.
On the day when the matter was found out, Li Jintang and his party disappeared from the Yue Kingdom Mansion. Some said that they went to the western suburbs camp like Ding Yunsheng, while others said that they were sent out of the city. As for where they were sent in the end, no one knew.
People know.
Xia Houshu was very lucky to have his father's vigorous and neat approach to matters. Not only did he get out of trouble, but he also cleaned up his family. Even if the staff who stayed behind were not so loyal, they would be criticized for what they said and done in the future because of this lesson.
Be alert.
This matter could be considered to have come to an end, but Xia Houshu didn't feel that he could really escape unscathed, and things seemed to be developing in another very bad direction.
With the lessons learned from Ding Yunsheng, Li Jintang and others, no one in the mansion dared to blatantly spread rumors anymore. However, the nature of a country is easy to change, and there was still a lot of talk behind it. Xia Houshu clearly felt that the wives and maids in the mansion were secretly talking about
She pointed and muttered something in a low voice, showing sympathy from time to time. But when she asked carefully, she couldn't figure out the reason.
Xia Houshu wondered if he was overly sensitive because of too many things that had happened one after another recently. He had to comfort himself to relax and not to think too much and only add to his worries.
But people's intuition is so accurate. What Yunxi told her after going to the street to buy cakes convinced her that she was not being suspicious. It turned out that there was a rumor in the capital recently that the daughter of the Duke of Yue was more beautiful than salt, as fierce as a yaksha, and the Prime Minister's Office avoided her.
etc.
For a time, there was a lot of discussion in the streets and alleys.
It’s really like one wave after another.
Xia Houshu raised his head, looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, sighed, and said: "Go and prepare a carriage for me. It doesn't have a family crest or any logo. I want to go out."
Yun Xi asked doubtfully: "Where do you want to go when you go out at this time? To Prince Gong's Mansion?"
Prince Gong's Mansion has the most powerful intelligence network in Nanqi. Through them, we should be able to quickly find those who spread rumors.
Xia Houshu shook his head and said expressionlessly: "They have said so much about me, I have to listen to what they say about me. Maybe I can get to know a different myself again!"