Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 253 Du Ruhui's death, the whole country mourns
Li Shimin is very realistic.

Whether it's Pei Ji or Princess Linhai, he doesn't have much affection.

Princess Linhai is just a random daughter born by the Supreme Emperor, as long as she can bring benefits to him, it is not impossible to hide it for her.

The reason why I care about Pei Ji's case is because Pei Ji is a minister of the imperial court and a hero who founded the country, so I have to seek justice for him, otherwise the hearts of the people in the world will be chilled.

"Your Majesty, please!"

"Chengxian is also your nephew!"

Princess Linhai kowtowed heavily and begged.

"I have thought about it myself!"

"Come here, imprison Princess Linhai in the prison!"

Li Shimin did not give an answer, but ordered Princess Linhai to be imprisoned.

He has his own considerations, and he has to see if Pei Ji can fool him.

After taking Princess Linhai away, Li Shimin asked Fang Yuan and others to tell about Princess Linhai, and then sent the three of them away.

The three of Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, but in the end they each had their own thoughts about leaving the palace.

After leaving the palace, Fang Yuan did not go to the county office, but returned to Fang Mansion, wanting to rest.

Not long after returning home, he explained the situation to Du Miaoyan, and Gouzi came over and said that Lawyer Pei asked to see him.

For Lawyer Pei's sudden arrival, both Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were surprised, after all Princess Linhai was the one who assassinated Pei Ji.

But the person cannot be seen, so Gouzi was asked to bring the person to the main hall, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan greeted Lawyer Pei in the main hall.

"I've seen Fang Ling!"

Lawyer Pei saluted Fang Yuan.

"Meet the consort!"

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan also saluted him back.

At present, Lawyer Pei does not have any official position, only the title of Prince Consort Captain.

"I came today to thank Fang Ling for solving the case for my father!"

Lawyer Pei didn't come by himself.

He also brought several servants and brought two boxes of gifts.

"Your son-in-law is being polite!"

"That's my responsibility!"

Fang Yuan shook his head, but did not accept it.

Just now I wondered what Lawyer Pei was doing here.

Now I understand, I am here to thank you.

I just don't know if it was him or Pei Ji.

There is a grievance between myself and Pei Ji, and the grievance is not easy to resolve.

"It's what my father meant. If you don't want it, I dare not take it back. Just accept it."

Lawyer Pei smiled lightly.

Let the servants leave, but leave the gifts.

Naturally, he hasn't left yet and still has something to say.

"Then please ask the son-in-law to thank Prime Minister Pei for me!"

Fang Yuan was surprised.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a gift from Pei Ji.

It is clear that the two have enmity, what does he mean?
"Don't be called Pei Xiang in the future."

"My father said that he has come to his senses and has proposed to His Majesty to go home to take care of himself."

"Although His Majesty is reluctant, he also knows that my father is seriously injured and can no longer work, so he agreed to my father's request."

Lawyer Pei sighed.

When he said this, his expression seemed a little complicated.

"This is really a loss for the empire!"

Fang Yuan was surprised again.

Pei Ji has never wanted to be an official.

But he didn't want to change his mind after an assassination.

And Li Shimin has agreed, which is really surprising.

"After working hard for many years, it's time to rest."

"By the way, let me ask you something by the way, do you know where Princess Linhai has gone?"

Lawyer Pei shook his head and smiled lightly.

Then it seemed like a very casual question.

"I was invited into the palace by my people."

"I don't know what happened next."

Fang Yuan's heart trembled.

I feel that lawyer Pei's words are the purpose of coming here today.

Without hesitation, he also acted indifferently, saying something that was half-truth and half-false.

"Okay, thank you, goodbye!"

Lawyer Pei got up, saluted, and was about to leave.

"I give it to you!"

Fang Yuan also stood up.

He didn't keep him, worried that lawyer Pei would ask too many questions.

The emperor had already warned that he was not allowed to divulge the matter of Princess Linhai.

"Husband, Lawyer Pei seems to be grateful for this trip, but it seems to have a deep meaning."

Du Miaoyan looked at the back of lawyer Pei going away, and whispered.

"Yeah, it should be a temptation."

Fang Yuan sighed.

But anyway, the other party left.

No matter what lawyer Pei guessed, at least he didn't say it himself.

Moreover, Pei Ji has also retired. Even if lawyer Pei wanted to deal with him, it would not be so easy.

"Let's talk to dad, I'm worried about what Xiang Pei will do to you before he leaves."

Du Miaoyan suggested.

"That's not necessary. Although Pei Ji is hateful, he won't use this method."

"But if we have time today, let's go see your father. Go back and prepare some gifts."

Fang Yuan shook his head, rejecting Du Miaoyan's kindness.

For Pei Ji to have the status he has today, his stomach must be indispensable.

There was absolutely no need for him to stab himself in the back while giving himself a gift.

The only thing to worry about is whether lawyer Pei will avenge himself for his daughter-in-law.

But probably not, the relationship between Lawyer Pei and Princess Linhai is so bad, he won't take revenge.

"Ok."

Du Miaoyan has no objection.

Go back to the house and ask Hongxu and Qingyu to prepare gifts.

After getting ready, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan went back to their natal home.

This time riding in the carriage on the street, Fang Yuan found that the hostility of the common people was much less.

With the detection of Pei Ji's assassination case, the common people are not as irritable as before, and seem to be much more harmonious.

Not long after, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan returned to Du Mansion, and went all the way to Du Ruhui's courtyard.

At this time, Du Ruhui was sitting in the yard basking in the sun, and Du He was accompanying him.

It is now October, and the weather has turned slightly cooler.

But it's not a good time to bask in the sun at this time.

"Du He, how could you let Dad bask in the sun here?"

When Du Miaoyan saw it, she immediately scolded Du He.

"Don't blame him, it's what Dad meant."

"Miao Yan, Dad always feels cold today, it's good to bask in the sun to keep warm."

Du Ruhui waved his hands, speaking for Du He.

Du He shrugged towards Du Miaoyan, as if I couldn't help it.

"Daddy, how are you feeling?"

Du Miaoyan's heart trembled and she panicked.

At this time, I am afraid of the cold. Could it be that my body is not good enough?

Fang Yuan's heart trembled, he quickly followed Du Miaoyan to look at Du Ruhui.

"It's okay, Dad just feels cold."

"Fang Yuan, I heard that Pei Yingying's thorn has been broken, tell me about it."

Du Ruhui waved his hand to show that he was fine.

He ignored Du Miaoyan, but looked at Fang Yuan.

It seems that between a daughter and a son-in-law, the son-in-law is closer.

"It's the way it is."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

It started when Liu Yichen approached him.

Speaking of Liu Yichen threatening him, he came up with a plan, and finally used a fake case to catch Princess Linhai.

"Twists and turns, really interesting!"

"Does Prime Minister Pei know, did he bother you?"

Du Ruhui laughed.

Hearing Fang Yuan's narration felt good.

Du He on the side even showed adoring eyes.

The plan is awesome, he thinks he can't do it, he admires Fang Yuan very much.

"Should not know."

"Lawyer Pei came to thank me just now."

Fang Yuan told Lawyer Pei about his arrival.

He also mentioned the news that Pei Ji had retired.

"He retired?!"

Du Ruhui said in surprise.

"What Lawyer Pei said should be true."

Fang Yuan nodded.

I feel that lawyer Pei will not talk about this.

"What a surprise!"

Du Ruhui sighed.

Then his face turned red and he coughed violently.

The cough made his body bow, and he spit out bitter water.

"father!"

Fang Yuan and the others were shocked.

Du Miaoyan patted Du Ruhui's back lightly.

Du He quickly left to call the imperial doctor.

After a while, Du Ruhui finally recovered.

"See if you are in a hurry, I'm fine."

Du Ruhui laughed.

But after speaking, his face turned pale and he fainted.

This time, both Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were frightened, fortunately Du He had already called the imperial doctor.

In order to take care of Du Ruhui, Li Shimin selected two imperial doctors from the palace and placed them in Du's mansion to take care of Du Ruhui.

"This, this, this"

"The villain is incompetent, please forgive me, Miss Young Master!"

After examining Du Ruhui's body, the imperial doctor said in a panic.

"What, how?!"

Du He and Du Miaoyan trembled and asked in horror.

"Please prepare for the funeral."

The imperial doctor lowered his head and apologized.

"how come?"

Du Miaoyan took a step back and her body softened.

If it wasn't for Fang Yuan hugging her, she might have fallen down.

"I do not believe!"

"You bunch of quacks!"

Duhe was furious.

He grabbed the imperial doctor's lapel, unable to believe it.

Even Du Ruhui has been in poor health during this time.

The imperial doctor didn't speak, his face was full of apology and discomfort, his eyes were slightly red.

They all deeply admire Du Ruhui, just like many people admire Pei Ji.

Knowing that Du Ruhui was going to die of illness, they were also very sad and unwilling to accept this matter.

"Du He, go and call your mother and Miao Yun."

Fang Yuan sighed, and pulled away the crazy Du He.

Du He's eyes were red, and he slowly accepted the phenomenon.

He wiped away his tears and ran away from here.

"Sorry, sorry!"

The two imperial doctors saluted Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

They want to leave and go back to the palace to report to Li Shimin.

They are called to report to Du Ruhui's body at all times.

Now that Du Ruhui is about to die, they have to go back and report.

At this time, Du Ruhui was still in a coma and did not wake up.

Because people haven't come together yet, it's not too late to wake up when they are all here.

Soon, the Fang family arrived, and Li Shimin also arrived soon.

Finally, under the management of the imperial doctor, Du Ruhui woke up again.

"what?"

"Why are you here?"

When Du Ruhui woke up, he was surprised to see a crowd of people surrounding him.

Obviously I woke up a lot more refreshed, what happened to everyone?
"father!"

"master!"

"Kemin!"

Everyone opened their mouths.

The eye sockets are moist and crystal clear.

"What happen to you guys?"

Du Ruhui's voice became trembling.

He seemed to feel something.

"Du Xiang, you may only have one hour."

The imperial doctor pulled out the acupuncture on Du Ruhui's body and left the room.

"I"

Du Ruhui's body trembled.

At this moment, he finally understood.

It turned out that his own life had finally come to an end.

I always thought that I could be bearish, but in the end I found that I was very nostalgic for this world.

Nostalgia for people in this world, nostalgia for things in this world, nostalgia for power in this world
"It makes you sad."

"Madam stay here, you all go out first and explain one by one."

Du Ruhui smiled in relief, and in the end he could only bear it down.

Life is running out, even if you don't look down on it, you can only look down on it.

Madam Du stayed, Fang Yuan, Li Shimin and others left.

Li Shimin has no objection, even if he is the emperor.

Everyone waited in the yard without speaking.

They all look heavy.

After a while, Mrs. Du came out, her eyes were red from crying, and she asked Du Miaoyan to go in.

After Du Miaoyan came out, it was Du Gou, Du He, Du Miaoyun, Du Chuke, Li Shimin, and finally Fang Yuan.

When Fang Yuan entered, Du Ruhui changed from being full of spirits to a look of dying oil lamp.

"Yuezhang!"

Fang Yuan's voice choked up.

"I trust you!"

"I want to tell you about my experience, but I think it will mess up your way. After thinking about it, I decided not to talk about it."

"I hope that in your future journey, you will not forget your original intention, abide by your original intention, advance and retreat with Miaoyan, and resist foreign enemies together."

Du Ruhui said kindly with a full face.

Among so many people, he felt that Fang Yuan's official path could go the farthest.

If he uses his experience to teach Fang Yuan, it is very likely that Fang Yuan's path will not go smoothly.

That being the case, it's better to let Fang Yuan go by himself, and push him a step forward before leaving.

"Yue Zhang don't worry, Miao Yan and I will love each other."

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

He sincerely thanked Du Ruhui for his help.

I also feel sad for Du Ruhui's departure.

But life and death are fateful, so Du Ruhui can only walk with peace of mind.

"That's good!"

"That's good!"

"Before I die, I want to recommend you to His Majesty as the servant of the Ministry of Punishment. What do you think?"

Du Ruhui nodded in satisfaction, his voice became weaker.

"Ok!"

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

The voice became more choked.

Before he died, he wanted to push himself.

Such a father-in-law is almost like his biological father.

"Well, go ahead and tell them all to come in."

Du Ruhui said weakly.

Fang Yuan reluctantly let go of Du Ruhui's hand.

He strode out of the gate and called Du Miaoyan and others to come in.

"father!"

Du Miaoyan and the others cried out in grief.

The people in the Du Mansion were also heartbroken.

"Don't cry, let's go."

Du Ruhui shook his hands and said with a smile.

After speaking, his hand fell naturally, and his eyes slowly closed.

At this moment, a generation of prime ministers passed away.

"father!"

"master!"

"Yuezhang!"

"Kemin!"

Everyone was very sad.

He shouted Du Ruhui's name loudly.

But the deceased is gone, and it is useless to call his name in vain.

Li Shimin was the first to hold back his sadness, and he bowed to Du Ruhui with the honor of an emperor before leaving.

Not long after, news came out from the palace: the right servant of the Shangshu, She Du Ruhui, died of illness, and was given posthumously to Sikong and Lai Guogong, with the posthumous title of success.
All of a sudden, the entire city of Chang'an shook, and the people who heard the news seemed to be extinguished, and then they felt grief from their hearts. Many people cried loudly in the street. The situation was several times more tragic than Pei Ji's assassination!
The dignitaries also knew the news, lamented Du Ruhui's departure one after another, and sent people to Du's mansion to express their condolences.

On this day, the entire city of Chang'an wept for Du Ruhui.

Three days later, the Du Mansion held a funeral.

The funeral was also very grand, and the court held it with the dignity of the Duke.

All the officials of the imperial court and people from all religions came to express their condolences.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it was the first time that so many people came to express their condolences from the bottom of their hearts.

For seven days in a row, almost all parts of Chang'an City were completely deserted, and people bathed and changed clothes for Du Ruhui and ate vegetarian meals.

On the seventh day, the funeral was over, and news came from the far south: Lingnan Taoists rebelled, and all local government offices were occupied.

(End of this chapter)