Chapter 216 The Second House Trouble
Xu Zhenying looked at Xu Degui, but saw that Xu Degui looked sad.
Xu Zhenying smiled and said, "Father and Mother, don't be sad. Now that he's in my hands this time, I won't make the same mistake as last time."
"Zhenying--" Xu Degui called out in confusion, and then he fell silent. Perhaps he remembered that rainy night. Xu Degui opened his mouth but said nothing.
Miao was a little panicked.
Although she hated Xu Deyuan, she felt that she shouldn't really have the heart to kill him.
Xu Zhenying spoke word by word, his voice somewhat cold: "Father and Mother, Second Uncle has evil ambitions. If we keep him, there will be endless trouble."
Miao's hands trembled slightly.
She couldn't tell what she felt.
She seemed to be carried forward by a huge torrent, unable to control herself at all.
Xu Degui lowered his head, making it impossible to tell his emotions.
The room was silent for a long time before Xu Degui said in a hoarse voice, "After dealing with Xu Deyuan, what about the others in the second house?"
Xu Zhenying didn't seem willing to discuss this further. He smiled and said, "Let's wait until the results of the investigation come out."
Xu Degui didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Miao looked at Xu Degui, then at Xu Zhenying, and sighed, "Forget it. You are a person with your own ideas. Just make the decision on this matter. There is nothing your parents can do to help you."
Seeing that Miao was still a little down, Xu Zhenying smiled and took the things Miao had prepared. "Mother, have you packed your luggage? Although the conditions in Qianzhou are a bit difficult, the scenery is beautiful. If you want to do anything, don't hesitate. If there is anything inconvenient, just write to me. Don't worry, I will find a way to bring you back in a year at most, or at least six months."
Miao also knew that Xu Zhenying had no choice but to do so. Now that she saw that Xu Zhenying was being so careful with her, she felt distressed.
Today, Xu Zhenying is the ruler of two states. Not only is she setting a precedent as a woman, but she is also only fourteen years old. She is probably the youngest person in power in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
What other fourteen-year-old girls do is nothing more than working as laborers, writing poetry, farming, or waiting to get married.
Only her daughter has lofty ambitions, is far-sighted and has great foresight.
As Xu Zhenying's mother, Miao often reminds herself to be careful with her words and actions and not to cause trouble for her daughter. Although she has to go to an unfamiliar place now, everything is ultimately for her daughter's big plan.
As for conquering the world, the Miao family actually didn't even dare to think about it.
Thinking of this, Miao smiled and gently smoothed the hair around Xu Zhenying's ears. "Alright, since you're so busy, you don't have to worry about these little things. Don't worry, my daughter is so capable, and I won't embarrass you. When I get to Qianzhou, I'll be their guest, after all. I can still live a life of calling my servants and having them do my bidding. Isn't that wonderful?"
Needless to say, Xu Zhenying was deeply moved.
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However, the second branch of the Xu family was shrouded in a dark cloud at this moment.
At Xu Zhenying's command, all the people from the second branch of the Xu family, whether they were greeted at the government office gate, attending classes at the academy, or working, were escorted back to the current residence of the second branch of the Xu family by the soldiers.
This is a small courtyard with three entrances. There are soldiers guarding each gate, not to mention the dozen or so armed soldiers at the main gate.
Not even a mosquito can fly into the second room.
The common people passing by knew that the person living in this house was the former temporary city lord of Jinzhou Prefecture. Of course, they preferred to call Xu Yinxi the second in command.
As soon as the big boss came back, the second in command was immediately stripped of his power and placed under house arrest, with heavy guards outside the door, which made people wonder if something big had happened in the Qingtou Gang again.
——The second in command was a nice person, and looked very gentle, not like a bandit. Moreover, she had never killed innocent people indiscriminately since she entered the city, and was quite kind to the people. Why was she locked up?
——Isn’t the boss going to start a massacre in Jinzhou Prefecture?
——They are all bandits, there is nothing pitiful about them. If you ask me, I would just let them fight each other, and it would be best if they all get out of our Jinzhou Prefecture!
——You want to die!
——You can’t say that. I heard from the people from Lan County that this boss is extraordinary. Not only is he kind, but he is also very capable. In just half a year, he made sure that the people of Lan County have enough food and clothing. In Lan County, he is the one who has the final say.
—Yes, yes, it is said that she came up with the composting and pig farming methods. Oh my God, this is incredible! There are rumors that he is the reincarnation of an immortal child.
The common people gathered at the door of the second house, chattering excitedly, and the soldiers did not drive them away. When the common people got tired of talking and had to rush home for dinner, they naturally dispersed.
Compared to the bustling scene outside, the house was shrouded in gloom. All the people from the second branch of the Xu family were driven back. There were soldiers wandering around the door, and the atmosphere was very tense.
The people in the second house had never seen such a scene.
Looking back, I was never this panicked again until last year when my house was raided and I was exiled.
Everyone came back one after another, and as soon as they entered the main house, they saw Xu Deyuan sitting there. He was wearing a torn green gown with dried blood and dirt stains on his clothes. His hair was half loose, and he looked in a dishevel.
He also had a pair of heavy shackles on his feet.
The second son, Xu Huizheng, burst into tears the moment he saw Xu Deyuan. "Father, why did you betray the city lord? You still have the nerve to come back now, but do you know that because of you, everyone in our second branch has been implicated?"
Aunt Lin also covered her face and cried, "Master, you left and left, why did you come back? Why do you have to make things difficult for the City Lord? Doesn't the City Lord treat us, the Second Branch, well? We see that each of the children is studying and has a bright future, why do you have to interfere? What if we anger the City Lord and she really kills us?"
"You ignorant fool! Xu Zhenying is a traitor. The imperial court will send troops to suppress her sooner or later. Don't you know that rebellion is a life-or-death matter? You should thank me. I'm saving you!" Although Xu Deyuan was shackled, he remained imposing at home. He was furious and his face turned pale. "If it weren't for my bad luck, Bai Ci'en would have taken back Jinzhou Prefecture long ago. There would be no place for Xu Zhenying to show off her power!"
"Master, please stop being so stubborn. The world is about to fall into chaos. The Great Zhou Dynasty won't last many years. Now Xu Zhenying has conquered Jinzhou and owns an entire state. She is already the most sought-after figure in the southwest! Why bother going against her? You're only bringing trouble upon our entire family!"
"Foolish woman!" Xu Deyuan waved his hand and slapped Aunt Lin across the face. "Foolish woman, what nonsense are you talking about? Our Great Zhou Dynasty has lasted for over three hundred years, how could it be on the verge of collapse? It's clearly you who coveted the wealth and glory that Xu Zhenying offered you. You think Xu Zhenying is such a good person? She's only giving you small favors to tie you to her pirate ship! You don't even know the disaster is coming. I think you're the ones who are stubbornly obsessed!"
"Mom!" Xu Hui was feeling sorry for her mother being beaten, so she immediately stepped forward to support Aunt Lin. Aunt Lin covered half of her face and looked at Xu Deyuan with bloodshot eyes.
She said in a trembling voice: "You dare to hit me?"
Xu Deyuan glared at her coldly, "You're just a servant of my Xu family. I can beat you up if I want to! Not only can I beat you up, I can also sell you out!"
Aunt Lin laughed heartily, her hair disheveled, looking a bit crazy.
"The City Lord said that all men are created equal. I was sold to you as a slave because my family was poor, not because I was born lowly! Xu Deyuan, who do you think you are? Back in Bianjing City, I respected and feared you because you were capable. Now you're a fallen tiger, living worse than a dog under Xu Zhenying's hands. How dare you, a bastard who has betrayed your loved ones, show off in front of me?"
The three concubines were on the same side, a rare sight. Even the newly arrived concubine Mei was no longer as gentle and considerate as before. Instead, they all looked at Xu Deyuan with sarcasm, "Master Xu probably still thinks he's in Bianjing City. We are all the city lord's people. The city lord doesn't want us to work hard, but you dare to hit us? Who the hell do you think you are? I'm giving you a bit of face, but you really think you're a toy? Let me tell you, Xu Deyuan, the city lord is probably going to compete for the throne, and maybe he'll even ascend to the supreme position. Seeing that the children of the second house have all become promising, their future is unpredictable. If you dare to ruin my Huirong's future, I'll kill you!"
Xu Deyuan was so angry that his face turned pale, his chest heaving. He just covered his chest and waited for the group of people in the room who were staring at him covetously. "Rebellion, rebellion, all of you have been drugged by Xu Qingying - she still wants to be the emperor, bah! If she has the guts, she can kill me. Do she dare to kill me? I am her uncle. If she kills me, I will see how all the scholars in the world will curse her to death!"
"Father, do you really think the imperial court will send troops to Jinzhou to suppress the bandits?"
Xu Yinxi's voice sounded behind her. Her expression was calm, and there seemed to be a faint mist in her eyes. She was very noble and dignified, making people want to get close to her but not dare to act rashly.
Xu Yinxi is back!
Following behind her was Lian, who had a gloomy face.
The people in the room seemed to have found their backbone and walked over to Xu Yinxi. Even Aunt Lin covered her face and walked over to Xu Yinxi, saying a little aggrievedly, "Miss, you have to make the decision for us! Xu Deyuan betrayed the city lord and disregarded the lives of the rest of us for his own future! He is not worthy of being Huizheng's father!"
Xu Yinxi took a look at Aunt Lin's injuries and said softly, "Go apply some medicine. It's not good for others to see it."
Aunt Lin's eyes sparkled as she responded.
Xu Deyuan was furious at this moment, especially when he saw Xu Yinxi, he seemed to see Xu Zhenying hiding behind Xu Yinxi!
That Xu Zhenying who always has a calm expression and no fear for anything in his eyes!
"Father, the Great Zhou Dynasty is already struggling to take care of itself. There are already over a dozen bandits, large and small, in the southeast. People in the north are fleeing south. There's the King of Zhoushan in the west, the two Kings of Li in the south, and the Great Zhou Dynasty is still fighting the Tartars in the north. The Great Zhou Dynasty is already surrounded by enemies on all sides."
Xu Deyuan stared at Xu Yinxi blankly.
He stayed in his room for a long time and didn't like to socialize with anyone under Xu Zhenying, so he knew little about what was happening in the outside world.
The Great Zhou Dynasty...when did it become like this?
"Father is really stupid." A strange smile appeared on Xu Yinxi's face. She laughed at Xu Deyuan, and even more at her younger self.
There was a time when she thought her father was the most powerful man in the world. In her heart, he was like a mysterious, majestic, and awe-inspiring mountain breeze, making her hesitate and feel awe.
Now it seems that he is just an ignorant and stupid person.
I really don't know how he could become a fifth-rank official in the Zhou Dynasty with his intelligence?
It can be seen that the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty is full of a motley crowd!
"The imperial court is already struggling to take care of itself. They only allocated 20,000 soldiers to the Qianzhou Tusi rebellion. Do you think that if you send a letter to Bai Ci'en, he will come back from the front line to attack Jinzhou Prefecture? Father, you are too naive—"
Xu Deyuan's eyes were fierce as he stared at Xu Yinxi, "Xu Yinxi, you're crazy! You're actually willing to be Xu Zhenying's running dog!"
Xu Yinxi smiled slightly. "Wasn't father also a lackey of the Zhou Dynasty before? It's all about the power in his hands. You and I are father and daughter, but we are just laughing at each other. So let's stop blaming each other."
"If I had known this, I should have drowned you in the river when Huang Yazi proposed marriage! You, an unclean woman, actually talked to me about power? Xu Yinxi, it must be hard to be imprisoned now, but it's a pity that you will be my, Xu Deyuan's, daughter for the rest of your life. You will never be able to get rid of me in this life! Including all of you! You want to step on me, Xu Deyuan, to get to the top, that's impossible! You'd better think of a way now and beg your master, otherwise when I die, I will drag you all down with me!"
"You!" Everyone in the room was shocked, and then furious. Lian was furious. "Madman, you are the madman! Xu Deyuan, if you want to die, then die. It's better if you die. Anyway, you will only be a burden to us if you live. If you die, it will be over once and for all, and all of us in the second branch will be free! I tell you, you are you, and we are us. This time you did it alone. The city lord is very observant and will never wrongly accuse a good person, nor will he let a bad person go! If you chop off your head, our whole family will be here to see you off!"
"Evil woman! Evil woman!" Xu Deyuan went crazy and wanted to pounce on her. There was a crisp sound of shackles being pulled and clashed, but he had just taken two steps when he was held down by his concubine and illegitimate sons.
Xu Deyuan looked at his two sons, feeling both sad and angry. "Hui Zheng, Hui Rong, I treated you well! How could a man like you be subservient to a woman?! I am doing this for you two. If we work together to bring down Xu Zhenying, I can reinstate my position. I can then take you back to Bianjing City and live the same life as before! Don't let this woman deceive you. Xu Zhenying is acting against the will of heaven and will be punished sooner or later!"
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