Chapter 136 Justice

When Hao Ren learned that the court had sent Qin Yuan to inspect the cotton-padded clothes, he didn't want to show up.

Qin Yuan is a few years older than him. They had played together in Chang'an when they were young. He would definitely recognize him if they met.

Hao Ren felt that the time was not right and did not want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

But today he learned from Murong Di and Xue Che that Qin Xiao had come to Lingnan and was acquainted with Wei Dashuan.

Hao Ren has doubts about Wei Dashuan's identity, but has never been able to find out his identity. His grandson Wei Qi seems to know nothing about it.

Hao Ren decided to come over and find out what was going on.

This investigation revealed the secret of that year.

"Pei... Pei... Lingyun." Qin Yuan stuttered out a name that he had not said for a long time.

Qin Xiao also recognized him. This was Pei Dingli's second son.

"Didn't you already—"

Qin Xiao wanted to ask if he wasn't dead, but he caught a glimpse of his former brothers and Xue Che from the corner of his eye, and his surprise faded a little.

It seems that it is no longer surprising that some people who have "come back from the dead" appear in this place.

More than a decade ago, the Pei family case caused great sadness among the public.

When the Pei family was accused of colluding with the enemy country and killing the Xue family general, Qin Xiao did not know the truth and found it unbelievable.

But now I know...

Those who want them dead are not only the Hu people and the treacherous ministers, but also the people sitting on the throne.

Qin Xiao asked tentatively, "I wonder if your father and mother are still alive?"

Pei Lingyun sat at the Eight Immortals Table, a cloud on his face:

"Back then, Lingnan was dangerous, and I was the only one left when the Pei family was exiled here."

Qin Yuan and Qin Xiao were speechless.

If they see civilians being oppressed by evil people, they can stand up and redress the people.

They can even report unjust cases to the emperor and give justice to the people.

But when facing Pei Lingyun, all their words were stuck in their throats and they couldn't utter a single word.

Behind the wronged souls of the Pei and Xue families is the emperor, the king over his subjects.

Qin Yuan was silent for a while, then sighed: "The emperor is really confused."

"Confused?" Hao Ren sneered.

"Everyone in my Pei family died in vain, and tens of thousands of Xue family soldiers perished. How could he be more than just confused?"

Hao Ren slowly raised his face, his eyes as cold as snow:

"My father, entrusted by the late emperor, diligently assisted the new emperor for eight years. He taught him the ways of benevolent government and the art of governing his subjects, devoting himself to state affairs. The tyranny of the emperor led to my father's tragic end, resulting in his death unjustly. How could he be worthy of ruling the world?"

When Hao Ren said the last sentence, everyone in the room except Xue Che felt their hearts sink.

Qin Yuan was stunned: "Do you know what you are talking about?"

Hao Ren showed a sad smile:

"Of course I know. If others can't give justice to the Pei family, I will ask for it myself."

Someone found a forged imperial edict in the Pei family's home, which ordered the reinforcements to be delayed for several days. In addition, letters exchanged with the Hu people were also found.

Hao Ren knew that these false certificates were fabricated by He Tingfang behind the scenes to frame the Pei family, and the emperor took this opportunity to suppress the Pei family.

He had always believed that the emperor could not distinguish between loyalty and treachery, and allowed himself to be deceived by treacherous ministers because he was afraid of the aristocratic families. He was not worthy of being the ruler of the world.

But today, after hearing Wei Dashuan reveal the truth of that year, I realized how vicious and foolish Murong Yu was, and how he didn't care about the lives of Dayu's soldiers and the safety of the people on the border.

The Pei family died unjustly, and if Xue Yuzhuo and the tens of thousands of dead soldiers knew the truth, they would not be able to rest in peace.

Why couldn't they rebel against such a tyrant?

Why can't we overthrow the Murong family's world?

They are just lying in wait, accumulating and waiting for opportunities.

Hao Ren's smile was filled with determination and deep hatred.

Qin Yuan's hands were shaking, and his lips were shaking too.

They are all people who have read the books of sages.

At this time, you should obviously denounce the other party for being treasonous.

But Qin Yuan realized ridiculously that he actually agreed with what Pei Lingyun said in his heart.

If the king has no moral principles, how can he govern his subjects?

Xue Che also spoke at this time.

He walked up to Qin Yuan and looked up at him:

"Master Qin, Uncle, I have a question."

"My family, the Xue clan, has been loyal to the emperor and defended the country for generations. My great-grandfather, grandfather, and uncle all died on the battlefield. However, my ancestors and the Xue family army are also common people of Dayu. If Your Majesty treats human life as worthless, how can we respect him as a king?"

Xue Che's eyes became redder as he spoke.

I have seen what the refugees looked like when they fled from Guizhou.

They try so hard to survive. As long as they are given some food and a place to live, they can survive tenaciously.

But the emperor's decree cut off the lives of so many soldiers of the Xue family army, leaving them without even the hope of survival.

If the monarch does not care about the lives of the people, why should the people respect him as the monarch?

Qin Yuan took a step back when asked by Xue Che.

He couldn't answer.

But my grandfather answered:

"A man without virtue is not worthy of being a king."

Qin Yuan swallowed his throat.

As the sky darkens, golden rays of light enter the house.

Hao Ren calmed himself down in the sunset, stood up, and resumed his humble and polite demeanor.

"Dr. Qin has worked hard to inspect the winter clothes today. There are soldiers waiting for you at the foot of the mountain. It's time for you to go down the mountain."

Hao Ren turned his gaze to Qin Xiao:

"As for Old Master Qin, please stay on the mountain and reminisce with old friends."

Qin Yuan clenched his hands: "You want to detain my grandfather to restrain me? There is no need. I won't tell anyone about what happened today."

Hao Ren said calmly:

"I never asked Doctor Qin to keep his mouth shut about what happened today, but Doctor Qin must know one thing: if the emperor knew about what happened today, the Qin family would be the first to suffer the unprovoked disaster."

Qin Yuan couldn't refute it.

Whether it was the meeting with Wei Fu or Hao Ren, if the emperor knew about it, he would definitely become suspicious of the Qin family.

Qin Xiao waved to his grandson:

"Yuan'er, you should go back first. I also want to stay here for a while."

"Grandfather!" Qin Yuan advised.

Qin Xiao pushed Qin Yuan out the door: "You can go now. Don't worry, nothing will happen to me here."

Qin Yuan did not give up: "Grandfather disguised himself as an old servant and came up with me. Everyone saw it. Now I go back alone. Wouldn't that arouse suspicion?"

Hao Ren came out: "This is easy to handle."

Half an hour later.

Qin Yuan went down the mountain with his old servant.

Governor Gu's carriage had already gone back, and only the soldiers who had accompanied him were waiting at the foot of the mountain.

Captain Zhou, the leader, stepped forward and said, "Why has Doctor Qin been gone for so long? If he doesn't come down soon, we'll all have to go up the mountain to look for him."

Qin Yuan said briefly: "There are a lot of things, I checked them carefully."

As he said this, he stepped onto the carriage.

The old servant followed in.

Captain Zhou looked at the old servant. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that the old servant seemed a little shorter.

But looking closely at the old servant's face, it was indeed the one who followed him on the road.

Captain Zhou turned his horse around and led his men back to the county town.

…

On the mountain.

Hao Ren, Murong Di and Xue Che were still sitting in Wei Dashuan's room.

Hao Ren put his hand on Murong Di's shoulder:

"Di'er, it's time for you to go back to Beijing."

"You must tell this to my sister in person, and not through outsiders."

Murong Di nodded. He also wanted to go back and tell his mother everything that happened here.

Old man Qin squatted more than ten feet outside the house for an entire afternoon.

He walked back to Wei Dashuan's house in the sunset and stopped in front of Murong Di.

Murong Di clasped his fists and said:

"Master, I need to return to Chang'an. I will definitely find a way to come to Lingnan later. I bid you farewell now. I will continue to ask for your guidance when I return."

Old Man Qin shook his head: "No."

Murong Di: "Master, I must go back."

Old Man Qin: "Master never said not to let you go."

Murong Di was puzzled: "Master?"

Old Man Qin puffed out his chest and said, "Master will go with you."