Come on, Your Highness

The room is fairly spacious, but it looks cramped when there are sixteen people standing at once.

In the end, Luo Li, Fang Jun, You Ziqing, Shu Yu, and four dudes remained among the scholars.

Xiao Hong was sitting on the side drinking tea, his whole body was filled with black air of resentment, the monk Zhang Er couldn't figure out how to offend him.

However, seeing He Xichao leisurely and indifferently flipping through the reports they submitted, the eight of them wisely chose to shut up.

"This format is good." He Xichao commented.

You Ziqing said: "It is written according to your usual requirements, but I don't know whether this case is consistent with our conclusion."

He Xichao nodded, put down the report, and then looked at the eight people, "What do you think should be done?"

"Naturally, it is to tell the emperor everything. If it is true that the Lu family disregarded all people and caused the Songjiang River to flood and burst due to selfishness, it is really... an unforgivable crime." Fang Jun said angrily.

He came from a poor family, and he hated this kind of thing.

And the other three nodded together, even if they were from merchants, they would not have any power to fight back when they met such royal relatives.

When they deduced this conclusion, they were completely shocked, and then a surge of resentment rushed into their chests. Thinking about the humble but stubborn villagers in front of the yamen, they couldn't sleep tonight.

So at this late hour, he ran directly to He Xichao to ask for confirmation.

And He Xichao looked at the other four young masters, "What about you?"

Mr. Zhu thought for a while, wondering: "That's the emperor's family!"

"If the prince breaks the law and commits the same crime as the common people, what can the father-in-law do?" Fang Jun said quickly.

After saying this, the four dandies all laughed, and Mr. Wei said: "You scholars are naive. There are many relatives and relatives who have committed crimes, and I have never seen anyone who is guilty of the same crime!"

"However, what the Lu family committed is an ordinary crime. So many villages were destroyed and so many people suffered. They simply don't take their lives seriously. How is it different from those who smashed the city and slaughtered the people?" Shu Yu clenched his fists, said angrily.

The four dandies glanced at each other, and then aimed at He Xichao.

He Xichao said: "If you have something to say, just say it."

"Your Highness, Mr. Xiao, on this matter, the Lu family just filled Songjiang, and he bought that land as a sacrifice field. If you really sue the emperor, you can say that you don't know, and the people below Pull out a few to take the blame, the attitude of admitting the mistake should be better, and the money will be paid to compensate, and the Songjiang waters will be restored. The emperor... I am afraid that he will not pursue it too much, and he will be reduced to a noble."

Although these four are dandies, they are nothing more than ignorant dandies who spend all day fighting cocks and walking dogs. They have never done anything illegal or criminal, otherwise He Xichao would not have accepted them.

They would say this, completely explaining from the standpoint of the nobles, how to escape the crime when encountering such an accusation.

Just like what He Xichao said before, as long as he didn't lift the emperor's scales, there was a way to punish him lightly.

He Xichao had no reaction after hearing this, but the other four scholars were shocked, "That's it?"

The four of them spread their hands together, "That's it."

"Your Highness, sir!" The scholars looked at Xiao Hong and He Xichao, as if they wanted to say something different.

He Xichao sat upright, looked at them and said, "Reality is often crueler than ideals."

As soon as He Xichao finished speaking, the scholars immediately showed disappointment, while the dandies were not happy even though they had guessed the truth.

Along the way, the pampered young masters in Beijing saw the depression and hardship in Kuiliang County in their eyes. They never knew that it was so difficult to live.

Selfishly, they also hope that the Lu family can receive what they deserve.

He Xichao observed the reactions of these four carefully and was satisfied.

"Is this enough to hit you?"

"Could it be something else?"

He Xichao nodded, and repeated what Magistrate Lu said.

Suddenly eight people were speechless.

"Thousands of thugs... can this be considered treason?" Mr. Zheng said in a low voice.

Xiao Hong sneered and said, "It's not necessarily true to seek rebellion, but it's true to want to be a local emperor."

You Ziqing said worriedly: "Your Highness, you are going to Lu's house soon, isn't it a bit dangerous?"

"Are you afraid?"

"Don't be afraid!" The scholars were very loyal.

"What about you?" Xiao Hong looked at the other four young masters.

The four of them raised their chests together: "Of course I'm not afraid. If you dare to attack His Highness, you can still survive. Wouldn't you just kill the Nine Clans directly!"

Xiao Hong patted them on the shoulder when he heard the words, "Okay, they are all good guys, and I did not misunderstand you. Don't worry, I am here, and you will be fine."

The eight nodded heavily.

Mr. Zhu said: "By the way, Mr. Xiao, didn't you say that after we figured it out, there would be an important mission for the four of us?"

He Xichao said: "That's right. Your Highness will report this matter to the Emperor, but His Highness alone is not enough. Thinking about how long the Lu family can hide from the world, there must be someone in the court to help. There is no guarantee that there will be no variables even if the evidence is conclusive.”

Hearing this, the four of them suddenly realized: "Then let's write a book immediately to let father and grandfather know about it."

"Let us write the cause and effect of the matter, you may not be able to explain clearly." You Ziqing suggested.

"That's a good relationship." The four dandies don't make any sense, and at this moment the disadvantage of having no ink comes out, but there are three scholars in the same room, so it doesn't matter.

He Xichao reminded with a smile: "Since sending the family letter back, the twelve of you may have been out for a long time, so you should also report to your family and friends that you are safe."

The scholars listened thoughtfully.

Suddenly Luo Li said: "That's right, I, we can also, we can tell my classmates about this, my classmates, if everyone knows, I will definitely feel righteous indignation..."

Fang Jun was stunned: "That's right! Brother Luo is right. Brother Zhu, Brother Wei and their family have people in court, so we scholars will naturally speak out among the people! There are such bullies and powerful people in Jiangzhou, and the people in Kuiliang County are screaming." It's hot, let the world know about this!"

Shu Yu clapped his hands, "That's right, although we were fortunate enough to come to Jiangdong with His Royal Highness and Mr. to see it with our own eyes, we still can't go back to Beijing to complain for the people of Kuiliang County! In this case, we might as well let many people serve the country and the people, and are willing to do things for the world." Let the Lu family and the officials who eat the flesh and blood of the common people pay their due price!"

The more they thought about it, the more excited they became, "Then let's tell other people now and start writing!"

The scholars said that the wind is the rain, and they dragged the dudes out of the room and greeted people.

There are only the two of them in the room now, Xiao Hong thought for a while and asked: "Xi Chao, does this feel like coercion?"

Although scholars are full of enthusiasm, fearless of power, and dare to speak out against injustices, they can sometimes be stubborn and cause headaches.

If the court's handling is unsatisfactory in the end, I'm afraid they won't let it go.

At this time, Emperor Tiangan might be angry.

He Xichao said: "Do you think the emperor is a wise and wise lord?"

"Of course!"

"Since this is the case, if the Lu family is really guilty, do you think the emperor should deal with it as soon as possible, or conceal it for preservation?"

"Deal with it as soon as possible, but..."

"We will spare the net and save one life. The result is not satisfactory, as we predicted."

Xiao Hong nodded.

He Xichao smiled and said: "Actually, it's pretty good to be able to do this. Cousin, you must know that the emperor is surrounded by high court officials. I'm not sure how many people the Lu family bought, but I can imagine that once your memorial is read out in the court , there will be many pleading for the Lu family."

"That conscience was eaten by dogs!"

He Xichao sneered: "People have selfish motives. After all, the people of Kuiliang County have nothing to do with the courtiers. How do they feel if they die? But the Lu family is of the same class as them, and they even worked together before. They are all high-ranking officials and nobles, if they commit crimes in the future, if they put themselves in their shoes, don't they hope that the emperor will be tolerant?"

"I've been worrying that my father will be merciful, but the final problem is here!"

He Xichao nodded, "Although the emperor has the final say on the world, he can't disregard the wishes of the courtiers. What's more, the Lu family still has the merits of Conglong. If the emperor disposes too harshly, it will appear a little ungrateful. This sounds ridiculous. , but I have to admit that in front of interests, the so-called justice is nothing, and turning black and white is nothing more than a mouthful. The Lu family has been in business for so many years, and the network of beautiful women and money is a terrifying force, even if it is not unbreakable. At this time, you If you are not in the capital, you can only settle for the next best thing and let Fuguo Gong and others speak out on your behalf. Coupled with the petitions of scholars and the eyes of the world, the emperor can take advantage of the situation and have to avenge the people of Kuiliang County. Qingming."

When He Xichao said this, he sighed, as if he was a little tired, "So generally speaking, the emperor will not be angry because of this, but if you are worried, you can mention a sentence in the memorial to let the emperor make preparations earlier, so that it will be more safe. It also seems that although you have made your own decisions, you have thought of everything for the old father."

Xiao Hong let out a breath slowly, "I think it's really boring. The more you enter the court, the more messy things will happen. If you don't do much practical work, you will just fight wits and courage with others."

He Xichao smiled, "Politics is like this. You can't see real swords and guns, but there are many traps and plots. You have to get used to it."

Seeing He Xichao's indifferent smile, Xiao Hong suddenly felt very distressed, "Xichao, thank you very much!"

He Xichao tilted his head slightly, "Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for being with me all the time and giving me all kinds of ideas. If I'm alone, I think even if I want to be bald, I can't think well. I'm stupid."

Xiao Hong held He Xichao's hand, raised his head and kissed him.

He Xichao felt the back of his hands slightly wet, and couldn't help pursing his lips and smiling, "It's okay, if you're too smart, you won't listen to me."

"No, I will listen. I will listen for a lifetime. If you say go east, I will go east. Even if Songjiang is in front of me, I will go on without blinking."

He Xichao said: "Life is long, but I will remember these words."

"Well, Xi Chao, I want to hug you."

"Hug."

"Then can I kiss you?"

"Kiss."

"Can you stick your tongue out?"

"..." Do you still need to ask this kind of thing?

After a while, Xiao Hong, who was somewhat out of breath, asked with his bright eyes: "Xi Chao, I think..."

"I want to fart, sleep!"

On the other side, the magistrate of Lu county has revealed his hidden thoughts for many years, and finally he can wait until the day when the truth comes out, so he is excited.

He sat in the study for a long time, but suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"master."

A gentle and charming voice sounded at the door, but it was one of his concubines.

Lu Zhixian then opened the door, "It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"

The concubine gave him an angry look, raised the cup and bowl in her hand and said: "Master has been busy with business recently, often until late at night, so I made a bowl of chicken soup, master, drink it while it's hot!"

County Magistrate Lu smiled and said, "That's really troublesome for you."

"Master, what are you talking about? I can't help you much as a woman, I can only do small things, so why bother to talk about it."

As she spoke, she entered the room, glanced casually, put down the soup cup, filled a bowl and handed it to Lu Zhixian, "Master, drink it quickly."

"it is good."

"tasty?"

"It's delicious, your craft is getting better and better."

"My lord seems to be in good spirits on happy occasions, and he agrees with everything he sees. It's really rare. Before yesterday, you were always sad and sighing."

"Yeah, after waiting for many years, the matter is over, and the old man is satisfied."

"Is it because of His Royal Highness?"

"Exactly, it is a blessing in the world that His Royal Highness the King of England can distinguish right from wrong." Zhixian Lu was very happy, so he couldn't help saying a few words and sighed with emotion.

"That's great, sir."

"Okay, I have nothing else to ask for in this life. Now it's just you two. I'm still worried. Before I close my eyes, I will always find a good wife. Don't delay on me, an old man."

"Master is talking nonsense again, our sisters don't follow anyone except you!" The concubine snorted coquettishly with displeasure on her face, "I don't agree with you, I will resign, you should rest early."

She stomped her feet and walked out the door shyly.

Lu Zhixian didn't stop him, but just shook his head with a smile.

The concubine turned her head and looked at Lu Zhixian again before closing the door.She lowered her eyes and stopped at the door for a moment before leaving in a hurry.

Before dawn the next day, a servant left the house and approached another gate