Chapter 237: One sentence, one price, one word, one word, one word, one word

A moment later.

"This is easy." Xue Liangru patted his chest and assured: "I am familiar with the Ouyang family. I guarantee that it will be difficult to tell whether it is true or not."

"But what can you give me?"

"You will be reinstated in six months!"

"That's it?"

"Isn't that enough? Don't be greedy! We don't need you."

"Ouyang Xiu is my brother-in-law!"

"Why, are you still counting on him to speak well of you? If he were willing to help you, you wouldn't lose your job."

"No, you have to pay more!"

…

Three days later, a rumor that Ouyang Xiu and his daughter-in-law were having an affair began to spread slowly in the streets and alleys in Bianliang City.

What is coming is finally coming!

Chen Ge's guess was correct. The court was indeed not peaceful today.

Jiang Zhiqi, holding his tablet, righteously declared, "Your Majesty, I impeach Vice Minister Ouyang Xiu for his immorality and shameless incestuous relationship with his own daughter-in-law, Wu."

Ouyang Xiu? Cuckoldry?

There was silence in the Chuigong Hall, and all the officials were shocked.

Jiang Zhiqi was well prepared and spoke rapidly, "The Prime Minister is the head of all officials. He must set an example for all officials and establish and maintain a good moral image."

Jiang Zhiqi, dressed in formal attire, knelt before Zhao Xu, as if he were the embodiment of justice, and shouted, "The Vice Prime Minister has committed such a scandal, which directly affects the reputation of the Song Dynasty. I urge the government to enforce discipline and uphold the laws of propriety. Sentence Ouyang Xiu to death, display his corpse in public, and publicize his incestuous scandal to the world as a warning to others!"

As Zhao Xu, Ouyang Xiu, and all the officials stood dumbfounded, Jiang Zhiqi knelt for a long time, unmoved, and resolutely declared, "Although Ouyang Xiu is my teacher and the one he personally promoted, he has committed such a shameful act that corrupts human relations. I must put justice before my own family and disown him. If Your Majesty does not grant my request, I will kneel down until I die!"

Deadly advice?

Chief Censor Peng Siyong cursed him inwardly as a fool. Ouyang Xiu was a veteran of three dynasties, how could he be defeated with just one blow? They had agreed to take it step by step, so why was he so radical right from the start?

You are clearly creating a problem for the emperor. The emperor has just ascended the throne and lacks political prestige in the court. If this matter is not handled properly, the emperor's prestige in the court will be greatly reduced.

Ouyang Xiu seemed to be struck by lightning. He stood there in a daze, his eyes dull. He couldn't catch his breath and fell straight back.

Han Qi quickly supported Ouyang Xiu and shouted, "Uncle Yong, Uncle Yong, how are you? Imperial Physician, call the Imperial Physician quickly."

There was chaos in the Chuigong Hall for a while, and it was as bustling as a vegetable market.

Wu Chong, the deputy envoy of the Third Division, was also stunned for a long time. Only then did he come to his senses. The other person in the adultery incident they were talking about was his own daughter, Wu Chunyan.

My daughter has been well-educated and well-mannered since she was young. After marrying Ouyang Xiu's eldest son, she has been thrifty and well-loved. How could she do such a ridiculous thing?

My daughter knows herself well and she would never do such a thing, so this is a blatant slander.

This is intolerable and what is not?

While everyone's attention was on Ouyang Xiu, Wu Chong was filled with anger and threw Jiang Zhiqi to the ground. He used all his strength to slap him twice in the face.

"I'll tell you to stop talking nonsense! I'll tell you to stop talking nonsense!"

Jiang Zhiqi couldn't help but scream, and the officials, no longer concerned about official etiquette, hurriedly separated the two. Wu Chong took the opportunity to kick Jiang Zhiqi in the face twice to vent his anger. He knelt before Zhao Xu and cried, "Your Majesty, please do this for me and restore my daughter's youth. She is still so young. How can I face people in the future?"

Peng Siyong, the Chief Censor, was overjoyed. He thought this was a great opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. He quickly stepped forward and made a memorial: "Jiang Zhiqi is a Censor, and his duties include impeaching ministers. Wu Chong, the Deputy Envoy of the Three Departments, has disregarded the etiquette of a minister, disrupted the court, and openly assaulted people. Your Majesty, please punish him severely! Otherwise, no Censor will dare to impeach a minister in the future!"

The censors all echoed this and demanded severe punishment. This was a slap in their faces and could not be tolerated.

The Deputy Envoy of the Third Department is also a high-ranking official with extensive connections. After all, those who manage money are the bosses. There are so many places to spend money, and if I don't approve it for you, what can you say?

The two gangs were arguing in a mess. Zhao Xu sat on the dragon throne and watched coldly. It was not yet time for him to make a move.

A quarter of an hour later.

Ouyang Xiu finally came to his senses, broke free from Han Qi's hands, and walked step by step to the center of the hall, tears streaming down his face. "Your Majesty, the crime Jiang Zhiqi has framed me for is the behavior of a beast, an evil that heaven and earth cannot tolerate. If I have done such a shameless thing, then I have committed a great evil; if I have not done it, then I have been wronged."

"To be guilty of a heinous crime and not be executed, to suffer a grave injustice and not be redressed, both undermine the dignity of the court. I am willing to suspend my duties and accept investigation. Your Majesty, please thoroughly investigate this matter!"

Zhao Xu sat upright on the dragon throne, applauding Ouyang Xiu's acting skills in his heart. He was worthy of being a veteran with many years of experience in officialdom. His acting was as real as ever, without any flaws.

You are putting pressure on me.

Zhao Xu's face became darker and darker, and the temperature around him kept dropping, reaching below zero degrees. It felt like being in an ice cellar within a radius of three meters.

Zhao Xu stood up suddenly, and said murderously, "I am so angry! One is spreading rumors everywhere, another is causing a big disturbance in the Chuigong Palace, and the other is kneeling and refusing to get up. Very good, none of them give me peace of mind."

"Li Xian, imprison all three of them and let them reflect on their actions. This case will be tried jointly by the Ministry of Justice, Kaifeng Prefecture, and the Dali Temple. I want to see the results within three days."

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