Eunuch Huang has come down to pick up too many vouchers today, but he was never as surprised as this time.

"Your Majesty, Wei Guogong said in the letter that Lin Cenyan is his only nephew. He cared about family affection, and couldn't bear to have his own sister and elders alone, so he had selfish intentions. He hoped that his grandson He Xichao could intercede for Lin Cenyan in front of the King of England. He Xichao refused to save his life, and felt unhappy about it. He Lin and his wife secretly summoned the members of the He family to lure them and threaten He Xichao to agree to this matter by expelling him. The Patriarch of the He family, however, could not disregard the wishes of the family, and because of being rejected, he had a grudge against him, so he really used this to force him, but He Xichao was unmoved, and would rather be dismissed than say a word for the heinous person, so Wei Guogong was impulsive. The lower party made the move of expulsion. However, after the impulsiveness, there is regret, but the matter has been done, and there is nothing to change, so I can't afford to be sick and regret it."

This statement matched Lin Yuzhi's confession.

Xiao Hong raised his eyebrows and asked Xiao Ming: "Third brother, you should believe it, as a brother, you can't even beat Wei Guogong into a trick?"

Xiao Ming pursed his lips and ignored Xiao Hong's ridicule. Now he is in a gloomy state, it's unbelievable.

But here, Mr. Xie Ge continued to state: "Wei Guogong pleaded guilty to the emperor. First, the crime of bending the law for personal gain. Wei Guogong knew that Lin Cenyan's crime was well-documented, but because his nephew tried to get rid of him, this is an act of disloyalty and injustice. Ashamed of his trust in the emperor, let alone face the people of the world. Second, the crime of lax discipline. As the head of the He family, Wei Guogong did not discipline his wife and sister well, nor did he manage the clan members well. He allowed him to make unreasonable demands on He Xichao. I feel deeply guilty and blame myself at the same time. Lin Yuzhi stabbed He Xichao, and he didn't stop him in time, which is his responsibility."

When Mr. Xie Ge said this, he no longer had any doubts about the truth of the matter.

"Although the matter of the He family is a private matter, it has a bad influence, causing He Xichao to be unfairly questioned and criticized. Wei Guogong is deeply sorry and sincerely hopes that he can keep his heart, move forward all the way, and not be tempted by foreign things. In the end, my heart remains the same, even if I don’t have the name of my grandparents now, I’m still proud of him.”

Although the words were not spoken by Wei Guogong himself, Xiao Hong was also taken aback by it.

Is this the fame-seeking grandfather he knew?

Yesterday when He Xichao came back from Duke Wei's residence, he passed the news to him.

The two of them have long since stopped counting on Wei Guogong, they never expected...

Elder Xie Ge sighed softly at the end: "Finally, Your Majesty, Duke Wei requests to take back his wife's imperial order and his title of first-rank Duke as an apology!"

After Mr. Xie Ge finished speaking, there was an instant uproar in the hall.

No matter how surprising the previous apology, this last plea is simply shocking and unbelievable.

This is a title that cannot be obtained without making a contribution to saving the country!

The courtiers all over the world are working hard for the purpose of ennobling the marquis and worshiping the prime minister, so as to benefit the descendants.

But Wei Guogong took it back when he said it would be taken back!

Crazy!

Xiao Ming also thought Wei Guogong was crazy!

He really wanted to rush up to read the notebook. Is it really written like that?

He was so upset that he wished he could go to Wei Guogong's bed right now and ask him sharply, where did he put He Mingrui?

Without the grandson He Xichao, don't you want He Mingrui too?

Think about everything they have done, just for this title, is it going to fall short because of this?

Emperor Tiangan carefully read this confession note, and to be honest, the emperor knew what kind of person his father-in-law was.

He even absurdly wondered if someone imitated Wei Guogong's handwriting in order to perfect He Xichao.

However, the familiar words and phrases, as well as the relatively weak strokes due to serious illness, all told him that this was what his old father-in-law meant.

Emperor Tiangan exhaled lightly and closed the folder.

He looked at Xiao Hong, and found that the latter also had a look of surprise that had been struck by lightning.

Xiao Hong met Emperor Tiangan's gaze, and couldn't help asking in a low voice: "Father, can you take a look? Why do I not believe it?"

"Look." Emperor Tiangan handed it directly, and Xiao Hong took a few steps up to take it.

Then a pair of eyes widened: "Hey, it's really not a dream!"

He turned his head and looked, Xiao Ming's face turned pale and then blue, blue and then white, with a look of disbelief.

Xiao Hong's heart suddenly felt sympathetic. He and He Xichao didn't count on Wei Guogong's title, but Xiao Ming was different from He Mingrui. He even took Fanghua Palace to stare at that position. The power will grow even bigger.

So he asked softly: "Xiao Ming'er, do you want to take a look too? I want you to tell me that the title is something outside of the body, whether you bring it with you in life or death, think about it."

What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Xiao Ming became even more angry. He took the fold with trembling hands and looked as if he was trying to break the fold with force.

"Your Majesty, although Wei Guogong is not upright, and he is not strict in discipline, he is guilty, but it is not a serious crime, and he has realized his mistake. Is it open to question if the title is taken back? This minister is an in-law of the He family, and I really can't bear it." Hubu Shangshu said .

Elder Wang Ge also said: "Your Majesty, the title of duke of the Yipin country is hard to come by. Although it has nothing to do with the old ministers, Duke Wei is the head of the country after all, and also the family of the two highnesses. If he really takes the title, it will hurt the royal family's face. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

As Wang Gelao's words fell, one after another, courtiers came out to intercede for him.

Xie Ge said: "The old minister seconded the proposal."

"Hong'er, what about you?" Emperor Tiangan asked Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hongdao: "Father, to be honest, my grandfather has such a high level of awareness, I didn't even think about it, it's a bit scary. But the sincerity of it, I feel it, I must be moved by Xi Chao, my son If there is no objection, I will let my father decide."

Emperor Tiangan nodded: "All the loves are right. The ancestors have taught you that unless you have committed a felony, you should not deprive your ministers of their titles at will. Since Wei Guogong has already pleaded guilty, it is understandable to take back his wife's order. I think about the title and let him Keep it. But after all, his behavior is bad and his influence is bad, so he will be demoted and stay for one year, and his salary will be fined for three years. If he commits another crime, he will be severely punished."

"The emperor is wise." All the officials said in unison.

Today's court is probably the most ups and downs in the past five months, and all the officials left each other together.

When Xiao Hong walked out of the main hall, Dali Temple Minister saluted him with a wry smile: "Your Highness really sent me a great errand, and the dark circles under my eyes haven't gone away yet!"

Xiao Hong leaned over to take a look, and was immediately delighted.

In the first three days, the third department stepped up to check the criminal evidence of 48 people. The whole yamen hurriedly rushed, and stayed up all night to finish the conclusion of the case, and hurriedly submitted it to Emperor Tiangan today.

I thought I could go back and have a good rest now, but I didn't expect... Well, with a bang, Xiao Hong came over with another long list.

The emperor gave an order, no one dared to delay, he could only continue to work hard.

Fortunately, Dali Temple Minister is not an old official like Xie Ge, he is still young, otherwise he would really lie on the bed like Wei Guogong.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Mr. Huang, it's because this king didn't think carefully."

Xiao Hong's apology made Dali Temple dare not take it seriously, he cupped his hands hurriedly and said: "My minister is just joking, this is a matter of duty, not crying out for suffering, please forgive me, Your Highness."

"I know, Mr. Huang has always been conscientious, and he would say such words to show his closeness. But to be honest, it is really hard, but this king has no other options, so I can only ask you to be considerate."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and grabbed Dali Temple Minister's shoulders, and the two brothers said kindly: "When this matter is over, my king invites you and many Dali Temple officials to go to the Crane Tower for a drink."

Dali Siqing is much thinner than Xiao Hong, and Xiao Hong can hold it with one hand.

He was a little embarrassed, but he didn't dare to break free, so he could only walk forward awkwardly while refusing: "I'm afraid this is inappropriate, Your Highness should also pay attention..."

"Ah, it's okay, I'm poor, I'll ask my father for the money for drinking." Xiao Hongman said indifferently.

Dali Siqing staggered suddenly: "..." He felt that he might have misheard.

With sharp eyes and quick hands, Xiao Hong helped him steady, smiled, and walked away humming an out-of-key tune.

The porcelain in Fanghua Palace was smashed to the ground again, judging by the degree of smashing, it was worse than the previous few days.

Xue Ling waited quietly, and the maids kept silent, waiting for the imperial concubine to finish venting before coming in to clean up.

Finally, the concubine with a hideous face stood up straight, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gracefully raised her hand.

Xue Ling walked in silently, walked around the broken porcelain on the ground, held the hand of the noble concubine and helped her out of the room.

"Second sister-in-law must be brought back quickly," said the imperial concubine.

"The servant girl is going to see the eldest princess."

"No, I will visit her personally."

He Mingrui couldn't get out of bed yet, but still, with the support of the servant, he moved abruptly to Duke Wei's bed, his eyes were full of disappointment and anger, and he asked through gritted teeth, "Why, grandfather, you clearly Promise me to give me a chance!"

Standing beside him was Xiao Ming, looking at Wei Guogong indifferently.

Wei Guogong leaned on the soft seat, closed his eyes, and had a calm face, as if he was resting, as if he didn't hear He Mingrui's question.

"Grandfather!" He Mingrui took a step forward, but the wound on his hip was affected, and his expression immediately became distorted. He clenched his hands into fists, trying not to shout loudly, but his knuckles turned white.

"The injury hasn't healed yet, so why come down." Finally Wei Guogong opened his eyes, looked at him, and said lightly.

He Mingrui said: "How does your grandson heal his wounds? You did this to help He Xichao, but you are trying to drive me to a dead end! He has already been dismissed by you, and I am your only grandson!"

"Ming Rui, is title important?" Wei Guogong suddenly looked at him.

He Mingrui bit his lips, his eyes were dark, but his eyes flickered, and finally he said: "Everything in the Duke's Mansion is because of the title, so naturally it is important."

"Okay, I know to tell the truth." Wei Guogong nodded, "Then grandpa will teach you another trick, what is called retreating to advance."

As soon as these words came out, He Mingrui couldn't help being stunned, even Xiao Ming was surprised.

Although Wei Guogong is still not in good spirits at this moment, his condition is much better than that of being half dead yesterday.

"Although the old man regretted expulsing Xi Chao, he couldn't keep him if he wanted to leave. The child looked too far and calculated everything. How could he fall into this mere expulsion? What he has done cannot be hidden , Xi Chao will always find a way to justify her name."

Xiao Ming thought of Xiao Hong's determined and aggressive appearance today, and he would remove all his arrangements and forces as soon as he made a move, so he couldn't help but nodded subconsciously.

When Wei Guogong said this, he felt deeply regretful. He sighed and said: "In this matter, either he is at fault or the old man is guilty. I look at the emperor at home and abroad. If the old man doesn't plead guilty on his own, how can I make the emperor soft-hearted? Let it go lightly?"

He Mingrui was not in the court, but Xiao Ming knew that if Xie Ge's old generation Wei Guogong hadn't submitted the paper, the emperor would indeed be convicted.

He Mingrui's expression suddenly eased, but he still worried: "But you can't risk your title! Grandfather, if the emperor really goes with the flow, what should we do?"

Wei Guogong gently pulled his face, showing a helpless smile, glanced at him, and answered patiently: "This old man has accompanied the driver for many years, and I still know a little about the emperor's character. The He family has offended the emperor. , Openly pleading for mercy for the guilty minister, and removing the descendants who are loyal to the emperor and the people, isn't it expressing dissatisfaction with the emperor? If the old man does not mention the title, and the repentance is not sincere enough, how can I bet on the emperor's mouth? This country's government may change The plaque of the Shanghou Mansion."

Wei Guogong's explanation was reasonable and reasonable, and He Mingrui suddenly realized it. He felt relieved. He raised his hand and arched it, and said guiltily: "Grandfather forgives, it is Mingrui who is thinking about it."

"Grandfather's words are indeed very reasonable. This king didn't think carefully. I didn't expect that elder brother and He Xichao had already prepared." Xiao Ming said disappointedly.

Wei Guogong shook his head: "Your Highness and Mingrui are still young, and it's human nature to be inconsiderate. In the future, a lot of...cough cough...think twice...cough cough..."

He suddenly coughed, and He Xiang, who was beside him, hurried in and brought water, while persuading him, "Master Guo, it's time for you to drink your medicine."

"Grandfather, are you alright?" He Mingrui wanted to go forward, but the wound hurt and it was difficult to move.

Duke Wei waved his hand.

Xiao Ming looked at it and said: "The grandson will leave first, you should drink the medicine as soon as possible and take care of yourself."

"Forgive me, I won't send His Highness off..." Wei Guogong drank water, stopped his cough, and the flush on his face did not fade. He looked at He Mingrui, "Go too, and take good care of your wounds."

"Yes."

After the cousins ​​left together, Duke Wei leaned back and closed his eyes.

He Xiang came over with the medicine, but he heard him laughing at himself in a low voice, and then sighed sadly: "It's too bad..."

The author has something to say: Yao: Grandpa, your explanation gives you full marks

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