Outside the palace, there was a great deal of noise and people, and Shen Congwu felt completely overwhelmed.
"Have you reported this to His Majesty?"
"I have already informed them, but His Majesty has not yet issued any orders."
Shen Congwu took a deep breath and mentally cursed Mu Zian.
In the current situation, who dares to speculate on the Emperor's intentions?
Forcibly driving them away will inevitably earn them a bad reputation.
Moreover, this group includes not only ordinary people, but also students from all over the country.
If they get hurt, they'll be in deep trouble!
Shen Congwu also cursed angrily.
"The Pei family is utterly despicable!"
At this moment, inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial Palace, Xiao Yu was painting, while Xiao Xiuning stood to the side, behaving very respectfully.
"Hmph! You two are incredibly audacious!"
"Now the people outside the palace are in a state of uproar! What do you expect me to do?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiuning quickly stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Yu's arm, laughing.
"Father, there is no need to worry. In the end, this matter will not be difficult for you."
"Besides, hasn't the Pei family always been a thorn in your side? This is a good opportunity to take advantage of them."
"The Duke of Zhenguo did this entirely for the sake of national law and morality."
Xiao Yu said, feigning anger.
"I haven't even married you off yet, and you're already so biased towards your husband. What will happen if you actually marry him?"
Xiao Xiuning blushed, but still stubbornly insisted.
"This is all done to restore justice to the world."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu sighed deeply, feeling as if someone had taken away the whole pot of cabbage he had painstakingly grown.
But it was I who delivered it.
Meanwhile, the emotions of the people in front of the palace gates grew even stronger.
Just as things were about to spiral out of control, a scholar in blue robes stepped forward and spoke.
"Fellow students and citizens, please hear me out."
"The Pei family's perverse actions have incurred the wrath of both Heaven and the people. But wouldn't our gathering here embarrass the Emperor?"
"A country has its laws, and a family has its rules! Are we not rebelling by gathering here?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at him.
Someone asked.
"Then what do you suggest we do?"
"Are we just going to stand by and watch these evildoers go unpunished?"
Everyone echoed this sentiment.
The scholar in blue smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"Storming the palace is a crime of treason, but if we go to the Pei family to demand an explanation, then the law will not punish the masses!"
"Instead of waiting here in vain, why don't you all go together to Qinghe County to seek justice?"
"It's also a good opportunity to see if what the newspaper said is true."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood.
The young man in brocade robes from the teahouse laughed loudly.
"I am Zhao Mingcheng, son of the current Marquis of Wen'an! I am willing to uphold righteousness! Come with me!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an immediate response from the crowd!
"Well done! Brother Zhao is mighty! I am Haiya, a descendant of the Marquis of Jinghai!"
"Having witnessed this injustice today, I too shall become the chivalrous Yan Chixia! I shall annihilate that evil Black Mountain Demon! The Pei family of Qinghe!"
In a short time, a large group of people and scholars set off for Qinghe County.
Before leaving, a Confucian scholar stepped forward and asked a question.
"Brother's words have truly enlightened us!"
"May I ask your name, sir?"
The scholar in blue bowed respectfully and then smiled.
"My name is Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe."
......
A cold wind suddenly blew into the Pei family's mourning hall.
Sitting beside the coffin, Pei Liang felt a chill run down his spine.
Before he could react, the steward of the manor rushed over.
"Master! Something terrible has happened!"
Pei Liang frowned upon hearing this.
"What's up?"
The butler wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Someone just came from a restaurant in the city and said they won't be accepting the banquet for the Pei family's funeral."
Pei Liang frowned!
How dare a mere restaurant offend me?
"Can't we go to another one?"
The butler's face turned even uglier upon hearing this.
"We've asked around, but not a single restaurant is willing to take the job!"
"Not only that, the opera troupes and coffin bearers in the capital all wrote to return our deposits."
"The Third Young Master's burial is tomorrow! I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Upon hearing this, Pei Liang's expression changed drastically.
He suddenly kicked the butler in front of him to the ground.
"This is outrageous! Outrageous! These lowly merchants dare to bully my Pei family!"
Just as Pei Liang was getting angry, a thin voice entered the mourning hall from outside the door.
Pei Liang took a closer look, and then went to meet him.
"Brother Gu, what brings you here? Tomorrow is the day of Ji'er's burial."
The visitor was none other than Gu Xizhi, a leading figure in Beijing's literary scene.
At this moment, Gu Xizhi's expression was cold and stern.
Upon seeing Pei Liang, who appeared withered and emaciated, he did not hesitate at all and went straight to the point.
"I've heard that Lord Pei actually uses living people to make wax. Is that true?"
Pei Liang was taken aback, then said nonchalantly.
"The life of a mere lowly servant girl is nothing!"
Gu Xizhi frowned upon hearing this!
The next moment, he bent down and lit three sticks of incense, placing them in front of Pei Shaoji's memorial tablet.
Pei Liang was puzzled upon seeing this.
"Brother Gu, what do you mean by this? Is there any question of a master becoming a disciple?"
Gu Xizhi shook off Pei Liang's outstretched hand and said coldly!
"From this day forward! We are severing all ties! Brother Pei, you'd better take care of yourself!"
After saying that, Gu Xizhi turned and left.
Pei Liang was left standing there, stunned, not knowing what had happened.
However, what happened next left him completely dumbfounded.
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