To be honest, Zhu Youxiao was also a little depressed.

He didn't expect that the final outcome of the matter would be like this. Zou Yuanbiao actually died, and his death was so inexplicable.

It was a bit of a surprise to say the least. But now that things have come to this, there is no other way but to take it one step at a time.

It was impossible to conceal this matter. After Zhu Youxiao released the news, in just one hour, the news that Zou Yuanbiao died of illness in the imperial prison spread throughout the officialdom of the capital.

After hearing the news, everyone's first reaction was disbelief, followed by doubt, deep shock, and then anger.

All the civil servants were furious and directed their anger directly at Wei Zhongxian of the East Factory.

Although the man died in the Jinyiwei prison, no one targeted the Jinyiwei this time. Everyone pointed the finger at the Dongchang and Wei Zhongxian.

I don’t know if they did it on purpose or if they really thought so, but countless petitions impeaching Wei Zhongxian were sent to the palace in just two hours.

For a time, the situation in the capital became more and more serious. Everyone was already very worried, and now Zou Yuanbiao died.

If Zou Yuanbiao was convicted and executed, or was executed for some crime, perhaps people would not have made such a fuss.

But now Zou Yuanbiao died of illness in the imperial prison in such an unclear manner. Who would believe this if it were told to others? Isn't this just you, the old eunuch Wei Zhongxian, trying to cover up something that is even more obvious?

For a time, the officials in the capital were outraged, and countless people demanded severe punishment for the murderer Wei Zhongxian. Han Yu was also impeached at the same time.

Zou Yuanbiao’s death was more like a fuse that directly detonated the officialdom in the capital.

Ministry of Industry.

After Zhao Nanxing sent everyone away, he sat down on a chair and sat alone in the room for a long time without saying a word. There was a hint of trance in his expression, but more of it was decadence and disbelief.

Why did Zou Yuanbiao die?

This caused a crack in Zhao Nanxing's newly strengthened belief.

Zhao Nanxing's gaze was a little dazed, he didn't know whether he should continue, and there was some moisture in his cloudy eyes.

Zou Yuanbiao's departure this time was so sudden that it was hard for people to accept it. Everyone felt the same way, and Zhao Nanxing felt particularly urgent.

The Zou family mourning hall was filled with sobbing at this time, and everyone was in a very low mood.

Han Yu, as the Minister of Funeral Affairs, immediately got busy and didn't have time to think about it. Han Yu led people to send Zou Yuanbiao's body back home, helped the Zou family set up the mourning hall, and hired people to perform rituals. Everything went on in an orderly manner.

Zhu Youxiao also sent someone to the Zou family, and the one who came was his senior companion Chen Hong. However, the atmosphere in the Zou family was still somewhat low. Only the crying of the Zou family members could be heard far away, while the others had gloomy faces and no one spoke.

Gao Panlong rushed to Zou Yuanbiao's funeral hall as soon as possible. His expression was not sure whether it was sadness or sorrow, or perhaps more anger. Gao Panlong looked at Han Yu with a very unfriendly look.

There was also Cabinet Grand Secretary Liu Yijing, who was also glared at by many people.

Although these people didn't dare to say anything in front of Liu Yijing, the expressions on their faces said it all.

For a moment, the atmosphere was low and depressing, but it was faintly shrouded in anger.

Chen Hong really couldn't stand staying in this depressing place, so he found an excuse to slip back to the Qianqing Palace early.

Zhu Youxiao listened to Chen Hong's detailed report without any change in his expression.

Everyone will die eventually, it just depends on how they die. Zou Yuanbiao's death was somewhat pathetic, and even Zhu Youxiao did not expect that he would end up like this.

Now that the person is dead, some things are difficult to do, and Zhu Youxiao has a headache.

But some things still need to be done, and there's no room for negotiation. I've been planning this for so long, and after so many things, it's impossible to give up so easily.

But it's impossible to do it now, we have to wait and see. Things are getting very chaotic, the Donglin Party is about to launch a counterattack, and everyone else has also restrained their actions.

The dead are the most important, and we cannot make a fuss at this time. Moreover, someone has died, and it would be extremely immoral to add insult to injury. Therefore, there was a trend of easing in the court for a while.

Of course, this was only on the surface. Secretly, the Donglin Party wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to turn the tables, and even wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to overthrow Wei Zhongxian and take back what they had lost.

But other people can't just look at it that way. Although they don't take any action on the surface, they have just as many tricks up their sleeves in private.

For a while, the entire court was in turmoil, but Zhu Youxiao continued to prepare for his wedding and did not bring the matter to the surface.

At the same time, Liaodong.

Xiong Tingbi looked at Wei Chao in front of him and his face was full of smiles.

His Majesty gave him a reward and made a decision for him. All those who framed him were imprisoned in the East Factory, even Yuan Yingtai and Wang Huazhen were arrested.

Xiong Tingbi was in a good mood and very happy.

Wei Chao on the side looked exhausted and was just forcing a smile.

This kind of mission to Liaodong is really hard, but that's not the key point. The key point is that I have no way to get close to the emperor now, and Wei Zhongxian is at the peak of his power. If I continue to run like this for a few days, I will probably lose the emperor completely, and my future will be in jeopardy.

"Eunuch Wei, I'd like to invite you to have a drink." Xiong Tingbi said with a smile.

Wei Chao could only force himself to smile and follow. There was really no other way. The people were already here, so he couldn't refuse to give them face.

Although he was not willing to move, Wei Chao had no choice but to muster up the courage to follow Xiong Tingbi out.

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