Chapter 408 I wish you meet a better person
Wang Ciyuan quickly understood what Zhao Hao meant, and felt happy but also a little nervous.
This was going to be a reckoning, and he went to the palace to meet the emperor, naturally to atone for his sins and sacrifice his relatives for the greater good.
In this way, even if the Wang family is overthrown, he will not be implicated. He may even rise to the top by stepping on the Wang family because of his meritorious service this time.
"good!"
Wang Ciyuan clenched the letter in his hand and thought to himself, I should have stolen more.
But he had already brought the most important letter, so this was enough.
When the news that Zhao Hao was going to the palace to meet the emperor reached Fengyi Palace, Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were just preparing to rest.
After the child fell asleep, the two exchanged some thoughts about the relationship between husband and wife, having just finished taking a bath.
Both of them knew that Zhao Hao's entry into the palace in the middle of the night must be something very important.
So Xiao Ji personally wiped Xie Yao's hair, and the two of them met Zhao Hao in Fengyi Palace.
"Your Majesty, Madam." Zhao Hao bowed and said directly: "I have obtained the evidence of the Wang family!"
Xie Yao perked up and looked at Xiao Ji, "Really?"
"Come in."
At Zhao Hao's command, Wang Ciyuan immediately walked in from outside. Since he was a candidate, he naturally did not need to kneel, but clasped his fists and said, "Student Wang Ciyuan pays respect to Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Queen."
After Wang Ciyuan finished speaking, he took out the evidence he had just obtained today from his sleeve and presented it with both hands, "I want to sue the Wang family for corruption, bribery, buying and selling official positions, and using tricks to buy the people's land at a low price, causing the people to be displaced..."
Xie Yao got angry just by listening to every detail. The Wang family... they deserved to have ten heads chopped off.
And Wang Ciyuan was finally about to finish the charges, "...collaborating with the enemy and treason, the crime is unforgivable, Your Majesty, please make the decision for the people."
While Wang Ciyuan was speaking, Xiao Ji and Xie Yao were looking through the evidence and letters.
The evidence is conclusive.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji looked at each other and had already made up their minds. Since the evidence was conclusive, there was no need to tolerate the Wang family any longer.
"Come here." Xiao Ji gave an order, "The Wang family has committed treason and collusion with the enemy. This is an unforgivable crime. Sinan, you personally lead the Jinwu Guards to the Wang family and put them in the Heavenly Prison."
"Master Zhao, Wang Ciyuan, you two will go together to search the Wang family and count their assets."
Xie Yao added, "Also, send a message to Jingzhao Prefecture to set up a government office for seven days. If anyone sues the Wang family, Jingzhao Prefecture must accept the case as long as there is evidence."
In the early years, the Wang family was at its peak and no one dared to sue them. This time, everyone is given a chance.
Xie Yao continued, "The Heavenly Prison must be more careful. The Wang family is guilty, so they should be tried as they should be. Before the verdict is made, the safety of the Wang family's women must be protected."
She was worried that someone would want to take revenge but would not dare to do it to the men, so they would humiliate the women of the Wang family, especially in terms of their innocence... This was absolutely not allowed.
Zhao Hao listened to everything and responded respectfully, "I will follow your majesty's orders."
There is no time to lose.
After Xie Yao and Xiao Ji finished their instructions, Zhao Hao and others did not stay in the palace for long, and soon took the Jinwu Guards to do their work.
It is good to search the house late at night.
The Wang family is very large, and they had been making trouble for half the night. As the news of this incident spread in the capital, the news of the Wang family colluding with the enemy also spread.
So when the dust settled the next day, no civil or military official in the court dared to plead for the Wang family. Those court officials who used to be dependent on the Wang family had been trying every means to sever their ties with the Wang family since last night.
Of course, last night’s commotion was so big that it wasn’t just the Wang family whose property was confiscated. There were also several small families who were dragged into the matter by Lord Wang.
The Wang family's liquidation now reminds people in Beijing of what happened to Xiao Ning back then, and everyone is naturally in danger.
But the evidence was conclusive, and everyone was speechless. They could only curse in their hearts, saying that the Wang family was really ungrateful. Didn’t they know the temperament of the Emperor and Empress?
That is absolutely
She can't tolerate any sand in her, and she wants to challenge the bottom line of the emperor and empress, and dares to do such a thing as collaborating with the enemy...
Wang Ciming naturally didn't believe it at all.
He was fine yesterday, why was he arrested today? Especially... the leaders were Zhao Hao and Wang Ciyuan? !
How dare these two bitches plot against him!
Wang Ciming wanted to kill Zhao Hao and Wang Ciyuan in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it.
He had just heard that the evidence was in his father's study.
so……
He must never let his father know that he was the one who let the wolf into the house.
Wang Ciming was filled with hatred, but he still lay on the ground pretending to be unconscious, as if as long as he did not wake up, all this would have nothing to do with him.
"Ci Yuan, Ci Yuan!"
At this moment, Wang Ciming heard the excited voice of the second wife of the Wang family, "Ciyuan, I am your mother. Is there any misunderstanding in this matter? Let them let me out quickly."
Wang Ciyuan didn't move, looking down at the second wife of the Wang family as if he was looking at a clown.
The second wife of the Wang family was being looked at in such a way, and her voice for help gradually became quieter. Even if she was slow-witted, she could tell that something was wrong at this moment.
"You should be thankful." Wang Ciyuan looked at the second wife of the Wang family and said, "Thankfully, you have a good queen."
If the Queen Mother had not issued a clear order not to abuse private punishment before the verdict was handed down, especially against women...how could he have let the murderer of his mother have such an easy time?
Madam Wang Er was frightened by the hatred in Wang Ciyuan's eyes. She stammered for a while, and then said after a while: "You, you hate me, but your sister is innocent."
"She is still young, she doesn't know anything, she has always admired you as her brother, Ci Yuan, please let her go, I beg you."
Standing next to Madam Wang Er was a pitiful girl with red eyes. She was the fourth daughter of the Wang family, Wang Yuxiao, the daughter of Madam Wang Er.
She had already been engaged, but because Wang Yushu's wedding was postponed, the wedding date was set a little later.
After all, the older sister is not married, and the younger sister would seem unable to get married if she got married. Besides, Wang Yuxiao is not very old and can stay for a few more years.
She looked at Wang Ciyuan at this moment, her eyes turned red, and finally turned away.
She used to have a very good relationship with her brother, so she found it even more difficult to accept at this moment.
Wang Ciyuan could be cruel to everyone else, but he couldn't bear to be kind to Wang Yuxiao. However, Wang Yuxiao's mother was his enemy.
Wang Ciyuan no longer looked at Wang Yuxiao, but questioned Madam Wang Er, "Wasn't I innocent back then?"
Mrs. Wang Er's lips moved but she could not speak.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind Wang Ciyuan, "Ciyuan, Ciyuan, look at me, I am your father."
The person who spoke was not someone else but Mr. Wang Er, Wang Ciyuan's father.
Mr. Wang Er said, "I really don't know what happened in the past. It's that vicious woman!" He pointed at Mrs. Wang Er and said, "Please save me and ask for mercy for me. I will divorce her when I get out!"
"Then I'll make your mother my principal wife, so that she can enjoy offerings from the four seasons, okay?"
The Wang family, who had been relatively calm, became agitated when they heard what Master Wang said.
The Wang family is no longer what it used to be.
In the past, the Wang family even had the power to decide who would be the emperor, so they naturally emphasized gentlemanly integrity and had strict rules.
But the Wang family had been in decline over the years, and the spirit of the Wang family's descendants was no longer the same as before. The pleas for mercy from Madam Wang Er and Master Wang Er opened the first crack.
It’s just that Madam Wang Er did it for her daughter.
But Master Wang did it purely for himself.
Bang!
As soon as Wang Erye finished speaking, he was slapped in the face, "Idiot!"
The one who took action was not someone else, but Lord Wang.
Lord Wang looked at Master Wang Er coldly, but in his heart he wanted to warn the Wang family members who were ready to make a move because of Master Wang Er's words.
"Do you think that by saying something like this, this evil creature will let you go? Forget about it!"
Master Wang Erye has always been afraid of his elder brother. He didn't dare to do anything when he was beaten. He could only cover his face with his hands, looking aggrieved.
"Oh."
A light laugh sounded, and Wang Ciyuan said, "You are so brave, and you still want me to save you? You are useless."
After Wang Ciyuan finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave.
Seeing that his figure was about to disappear from his sight, Master Wang Er suddenly felt courageous and raised his fist to hit Master Wang.
"Waste? Who is the waste?! You even hit me. If it weren't for you, would we have been arrested?"
"You are collaborating with the enemy! You are actually collaborating with the enemy!" It was obvious that Master Wang had long been resentful of Master Wang. "You are going to kill all nine clans!"
Mr. Wang's words touched everyone's heart. Many people thought so in their hearts, but they did not dare to show it due to Mr. Wang's majesty.
At this moment, everyone felt refreshed.
There were even some people cheering in their hearts: That’s it, beat him!
As a son of an aristocratic family, he is naturally proficient in the six arts of a gentleman and is skilled in riding and shooting. In the past, Lord Wang was also an expert in this field, but he had been in the court for many years and had long neglected these skills.
It was Master Wang Er, however, who did not enter officialdom. He spent his days having fun and eating till he was fat. At this moment, he was completely stiff and was pinned down by Lord Wang, who was unable to break free.
Lord Wang was almost angry to death. In all his years of life, he had never been so humiliated as he was today.
But if he really wanted to fight with Wang Erye, it would only be more embarrassing. He shouted angrily: "Are you dead? Come on and help me!"
In the prison, men and women are held separately.
The people from the main branch of the Wang family were locked up in one cell, and the people from the side branch were locked up in another cell. Upon hearing what Lord Wang said, Lord Wang and several of Mr. Wang's brothers immediately stepped forward.
Lord Wang's plan was to have them pull Master Wang away.
But somehow it didn't work.
Instead, a group of people were fighting each other, and Lord Wang just felt that he was hit by many punches in the chaos. What else did he not understand?
Wang Erye was not the only one who had a grudge against him, his other brothers were also taking the opportunity to take revenge.
They were fighting in a group and naturally didn't notice that Wang Ciyuan had already left.
As soon as Wang Ciyuan left the prison, he saw the young eunuch waiting outside, "Master Wang, please."
Under his leadership, all the evidence of the Wang family's crimes was collected smoothly. Because the incident happened suddenly, everyone in the Wang family except him and Wang Yushu was imprisoned.
At this moment, he had just finished his work and was going to the palace to report the situation to the Emperor and Empress.
As for Zhao Hao, he had already gone outside the Imperial Examination Hall.
Today is the day when the second exam ends and he has to go pick someone up.
The Wang family's affairs have caused a lot of controversy, and it is impossible to completely isolate them. All Zhao Hao can do is to minimize the impact of this incident on Wang Yushu.
Of course, he had already made arrangements in advance, hoping that people at the inn would not talk about this matter.
At the same time and at the same place, Zhao Hao waited for Wang Yushu.
Wang Yushu looked even weaker than last time, his face was pale, and he staggered when he walked. Seeing that Wang Yushu was about to fall in front of him, Zhao Hao didn't care about anything else and quickly reached out to support him.
"Yushu!"
Zhao Hao's voice was full of worry.
Wang Yushu stood firm, raised his eyes and smiled at Zhao Hao, "I'm fine, just a little tired."
Zhao Hao held Wang Yushu's arm and led her to the carriage.
The carriage was still equipped with the same supplies as last time, with hot water, hot tea, hot food, and thick layers of warm and soft fur.
Wang Yushu took a sip of hot tea and felt like he was alive again.
She asked Zhao Hao with concern, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"
He looks very tired.
Zhao Hao paused, and said, "Yushu, I have something to tell you."
Zhao Hao also thought it over carefully. Although he knew it was obviously for Wang Yushu's own good not to tell her about this.
But he couldn't lock her up in an environment where it was impossible for her to hear the news. Since there was a possibility of knowing, he might as well tell her in person.
To prevent Wang Yushu from hearing some false news that would affect her mood.
Zhao Hao was so serious that Wang Yushu's heart skipped a beat. He also became serious, "Ahao, go ahead."
Zhao Hao explained the current situation of the Wang family to Wang Yushu one by one. While he was speaking, he carefully paid attention to Wang Yushu's expression the whole time.
I’m worried that Wang Yushu won’t be able to accept it.
Although he knew that the Wang family was not good to Wang Yushu, and when Wang Yushi was still in the Wang family, Wang Yushu was treated even worse.
It was only after he got engaged that the Wang family began to pay some attention to Wang Yushu.
But Wang Yushu’s surname is Wang after all.
Wang Yushu had no expression on his face after listening to this.
Zhao Hao was a little worried, "Yushu, you..."
"Ah Hao." Wang Yushu looked at him, "Do you want to hear me tell the truth or a lie?"
ah?
Zhao Hao didn't react for a moment. Wang Yushu's question was... weird.
But he quickly said, "Of course it's true."
There is nothing that cannot be discussed between him and Yushu.
Wang Yushu said: "The truth is, the Wang family should have been treated like this a long time ago. I am not sad at all. I even feel happy."
"My mother was eaten alive by the Wang family just like my second brother's biological mother." Wang Yushu said, "Ahao, I have always been very envious of you and your family."
"Uncle and aunt are very loving, and your family is united... it's great." Wang Yushu said this, smiled self-deprecatingly, took a few steps back, and said: "Just send me here, Ahao."
Zhao Hao keenly felt that there was something wrong with Wang Yushu's words, and his anxious voice was a little cautious, "Yushu, are you angry?"
Wang Yushu shook his head, "No."
But now that she is the descendant of a criminal, her engagement with him has to be annulled.
Wang Yushu lowered his eyes to hide the darkness and loss in them.
She had no feelings for the Wang family, she just felt... she had been so close to happiness, but in the end it was still out of reach.
The carriage stopped.
Neither of them had any intention of getting out of the car. Zhao Hao looked at Wang Yushu and pursed his lips. "Yushu, you should tell me what you are thinking."
Only if you say it out loud can he understand.
Wang Yushu moved his lips and said, "Ahao, I hope you meet someone better."
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