Chapter 27
Above the court, Emperor Sheng Wu arrived late.

The general of the rich country, Chu Hancheng, was suspected of collaborating with the enemy and treason, and Xijian lost two cities in a row.

He was as anxious as a tomb, and ordered people to hurry up and recall King Nanmu from Xijian.

None of the courtiers in the palace dared to raise their heads, silently speculating on the king's heart, for fear that a wrong trip would ruin their future.

Only King Nanmu and Lu Jinzhou remained calm.

Emperor Sheng Wu raised his hand to King Nanmu who was about to salute.

"The ceremony is ignored. Tian Xiao is Dazhao's number one general. Our army's morale has been damaged in this big defeat. Tian Xiao has to take the courage and accept orders in the face of danger."

As soon as Emperor Sheng Wu's words fell, the court hall, which was still silent just now, suddenly heard noisy voices.

"If the King of Nanmu makes another great contribution, it will be regarded as a boost to my Dazhao's national prestige."

"Indeed."

"It's just that I don't know what His Majesty will reward this time?"

……

I don't know which minister is talking too much, which pot is not open and which pot is lifted, and the court fell into silence again.

Emperor Sheng Wu stared at Lu Tianxiao with burning eyes.

Lu Jinzhou frowned. His father went out to kill the enemy desperately, and he would be suspected when he came back.

Lu Tianxiao shook his head: "It is Tian Xiao's responsibility to conquer the lost land for Dazhao."

"Tian Xiao is humble, and the rewards must be indispensable." Emperor Sheng Wu paused for a moment: "You are my right-hand man, and it is most appropriate to confer the title of General Hussar on this expedition."

"General Hussars?"

"My God, His Majesty really wants to seal it?"

"Already conferred the title of foreign surname king, plus the title of general from the first rank, this..."

"Lu Tianxiao's power is getting stronger and stronger."

……

The ministers whispered.

There was no joy on Lu Jinzhou's face. It should be a good thing that his father was named a general of hussars, but it is really not easy to be a general.

The General Hussars holds the military power over the entire Dazhao border. Of course, this is not because of His Majesty's unreasonable trust in the Lu family, but because His Majesty has no other choice now.

I don't know how long it took, the discussion in the entire court gradually subsided, and no one dared to speak out.

Emperor Sheng Wu suddenly spoke slowly: "With regard to the Chu family, the accusation of collaborating with the enemy has not yet been determined, but the defeat is a fact. I don't know what King Ximu thinks."

Lu Jinzhou choked for breath. What His Majesty asked his father at this time was to force him to express his opinion.

Lu Tianxiao answered cautiously: "If the Chu family's matter is really collaborating with the enemy and treason, it will be hacked into pieces, and it is not too much to punish the nine clans. However, there is no conclusive evidence, and I am afraid it will cause unnecessary turmoil."

"Master Lu is speaking for the Chu family." Zuo Shangshu stood up and spoke righteously.

No matter how gentle Lu Tianxiao was, he was already a general, with veins showing on his face: "Lord Zuo, are you doubting my loyalty?"

Lu Jinzhou loosened his clenched fists, and said with a bit of unruliness: "Your Majesty, this Chu family has caused His Majesty so much trouble, why don't you let me punish the culprits on the spot."

"Tian Xiao, look at Jinzhou, after all, he has a youthful heart, that is, directness." Emperor Sheng Wu spoke at the right time, and called out Lu Jinzhou's fine print.

"Your Majesty loves him so much. He has been rewarded for eating and drinking since childhood, and that's why he has developed such a self-willed appearance. Your Majesty should not make jokes."

Emperor Sheng Wu was sometimes soft, and sometimes he hid his words, father and son were walking on thin ice, but they still had a smile on their faces.

"Your Majesty, where are those traitors seeking glory? I'm going now. Some people in the province are worried about this disaster."

Emperor Sheng Wu looked at Eunuch Li next to him.

Eunuch Li cleared his throat: "Commander Lu, he is in the house of bad people."

Without saying a word, Lu Jinzhou has already taken a step forward.

"Your Majesty, the old minister doesn't think so." An old man with gray hair and stooped body stood up, but his voice was full of anger.

Emperor Sheng Wu's eyes narrowed.

Many people are already sweating for Wei Xueyu.

Wei Xueyu showed no fear at all. He lost his only daughter many years ago, and lost his grandson a few days ago. If Chu Qingyun hadn't investigated the truth, he would have been kept in the dark by the wolf-hearted Zuo family forever.

If it weren't for Chu Qingyun, the murderer might still be able to live comfortably for decades.

Chu Qingyun didn't ask him for help, but just asked him to take care of a few children without parents, but he had to repay the kindness he received.

Emperor Shengde on the dragon chair looked ashen, but he had to give Wei Xueyu face, after all, he was the emperor of two generations.

It's just that in recent years, people have long forgotten this old guy because he has been too seldom to stand out.

"Master Wei! But I have an opinion!"

Wei Xueyu took a few steps forward, and said: "I went up to the court and passed by the market. I heard that the people inside and outside the imperial city were discussing a lot, saying that your Majesty made a decision without making a thorough investigation, which is too hasty."

"Your Majesty is afraid of people who don't even know how to live or die..." The next few words were left unsaid, and everyone already understood.

King Sheng Wu held the corner of the golden chair, his fingertips turned white.

Seeing that Sacred Heart was not happy, Zuo Shangshu saw the stitches and said, "Master Wei, what those unruly people outside said can't be counted."

Wei Xueyu flicked his sleeves: "I remember, the first class His Majesty took when he was a child was what the people wanted! What if people who tell the truth are villains? I'm afraid that most of the people in Zhongzhou are now villains?"

Emperor Sheng Wu was not as brainless as Zuo Shangshu. If it was true what Wei Xueyu said, there was already a lot of discussion outside, then he wanted to keep the crown prince and drive the Chu family to extinction, which just confirmed the rumors in the market.

Those who win the hearts of the people win the world, once they lose the hearts of the people...

Emperor Sheng Wu's eyes wandered, he naturally understood this truth.

"Jin Zhou, there's no need to go."

"I obey the order." Lu Jinzhou breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, this Chu family must be investigated thoroughly, and the night market is also handed over to you. You must investigate clearly, and stop this long talk for me."

"I will live up to His Majesty's high expectations."

"Retreat—"

All the ministers talked in twos and threes.

Lu Jinzhou followed behind his father, the corners of his mouth tensed.

Lu Tianxiao sighed: "You shouldn't have taken over this hot potato?"

Lu Jinzhou looked at his father: "Father, Your Majesty must want to deal with it slowly without anyone noticing, but..."

"General Chu is dressed in an army. It's normal for His Majesty to be afraid, but if you and I are on the frontier outside, if you really wronged and killed the general, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public in the future. Do you know how appropriate it is?"

"Yes, Father."

……

But at this moment in the House of Bad People, Chu Qingyun's life in the cell is not difficult.

Nanzheng admired her and regarded her as his master for a long time. These days, he delivered meals to the Chu family on time every day. Although there was no big fish or meat, he was still full.

Master Huo turned a blind eye because he had shown her love before.

It has been two days since such days, Chu Qingyun counted the time and calculated, it was time to let her out.

Sure enough, there was a knock at the door.

"Chu Qingyun, the matter of General Chu colluding with the enemy has not yet been clarified. Chu Hancheng has worked hard and made great achievements. You have made great achievements in saving him. You will be dismissed from the positions of bad people first. You will be imprisoned in Jing'an Courtyard with the Chu family. After the case is clarified, All together."

The corner of Chu Qingyun's mouth raised, and she accepted the imperial edict.

……

(End of this chapter)

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