In front of Gu Mansion.
Manager Hu walked to the door indifferently.
Following behind him were the Inspection Office and the Yulin Army.
"Oh my god, what's going on?"
"Why are there so many people here so early in the morning?"
"Look, this time it's Manager Hu himself who's here!"
"Even Manager Hu is here?"
"Could it be that Gu Yuan has made military achievements?"
"I think they're looking to cause trouble for the Gu family." The white-bearded old man stroked his beard and said calmly, "Use your brains. If they really wanted to reward you for your meritorious service, why would they send the Inspection Office and the Imperial Guards?"
"So what's going on?"
The white-bearded old man just smiled and said nothing.
Just pay close attention to the news and you will know.
Although the Gu family was an official in the capital, they had an exchange of glances with the King of Qi.
This time, he also recommended the useless Gu Yuan as General Fubo.
It was obvious that it was to hold Ning Que hostage.
"Everyone went their separate ways."
"Surround the Gu Mansion."
"Even if it's a fly, it can't fly away!"
"promise!"
The soldiers on both sides dispersed immediately.
The Gu Mansion was surrounded tightly!
After everyone was in place, Manager Hu waved his hand.
The Yulin Army behind him broke through the goal directly.
There is no communication at all.
The Yulin troops on both sides rushed in.
Manager Hu walked calmly.
"Who are you?"
"Why did you suddenly come to my Gu Mansion?"
"Add it."
Manager Hu didn't give any explanation at all.
Just have them all taken away.
This time, the Gu family is committing a capital crime!
The emperor bypassed the Dali Temple and issued the decree personally!
"Hu...Manager Hu?"
"You...why are you doing this?"
Gu Mingzhi walked out in a hurry.
Looking at the scene in front of him, his face was full of panic.
"The Jingzhao prefect listens to the imperial edict!"
"I obey your order!"
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees!" Steward Hu held up the imperial edict. "General Fubo Gu Yuan, colluded with the traitor Tian Zhongxun and attempted rebellion. As a traitor to the nation, he is sentenced to extermination of all nine generations of his clan. All members of the Gu family shall be stripped of their official titles and thrown into death row!"
“…”
Gu Mingzhi felt weak all over and collapsed on the ground.
It was like grabbing a life-saving straw, and he kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.
"Manager Hu, spare my life!"
"Is there some misunderstanding here?"
"Yuan'er is loyal, how could he rebel?"
"This is beyond my control," said Chief Steward Hu, wiping his sleeves coldly. "This matter was personally decreed by His Majesty. You have no right to quibble. Come, remove Lord Gu's official hat and belt, and take him to the death row!"
"Manager Hu?!"
Gu Mingzhi wanted to resist, but was kicked to his knees by the Yulin Army, and then forcibly put in shackles. In fact, Gu Yuan's rebellion had not yet happened, at least there was no letter. The emperor had just arranged it in advance.
Emperor Feng's patience with the Gu family has reached its limit.
The key point is that they openly supported Tian Zhongxun and participated in the rebellion. Now they are also suspected of murdering the old Ning Wang. They are guilty of multiple crimes and will naturally be sentenced to death!
At first, Emperor Feng had been tolerant of the Gu family's prosperity and the Empress Dowager's relationship with them. Even when they were playing both sides, Emperor Feng didn't rush to take action. But this time, they had crossed his bottom line, and he wouldn't give them any face!
In addition, he must give Ning Que an explanation!
The death of the old Prince Ning had always been a thorn in his side. Although he and Ning Que rarely mentioned it, they were both aware of it through popular rumor. This was the final word; Tian Zhongxun and Gu Yuan must die!
"Take them all away!"
Manager Hu waved his hand indifferently.
The entire mansion was taken away from top to bottom.
Even the servants in the mansion were not spared.
These slaves could have been involved.
So it is better to kill someone by mistake than to let anyone go.
It won’t be too late to interrogate him slowly after he is taken to the prison.
"Let's go."
Manager Hu got on the carriage.
The team gathered together and moved forward in a mighty force.
The Gu family members were all locked in the prison van.
As for the slaves, they were tied together with ropes.
It was already noon.
Many people are busy in the city.
Looking at the huge convoy, everyone was stunned.
"Good boy, isn't this a member of the Gu family?"
"Why were they all arrested?"
"You haven't heard of it?"
"Qi rebelled, and Tian Zhongxun led an army in rebellion."
"Gu Yuan and Tian Zhongxun colluded and committed a capital crime. Look, the Gu family has been implicated because of this. I said at the beginning that Gu Yuan has the face of a jinx. He failed in the Northern Expedition, and now he is rebelling. He is worse than pigs and dogs."
"The Gu family is also a bunch of beasts."
"During the locust plague in Jingyang, a branch of the Gu family ran a grain store. They deliberately raised prices, causing widespread starvation in Jingyang, and countless people sold their children."
"Yes, they deserve it!"
"I heard that Gu Yuan led the army and killed the old King Ning. Later, when he attacked Xiliang, he publicly humiliated the Xiliang Crown Princess and burned 8,000 wounded soldiers. He was deposed in Shuofang because of retaliation from Xiliang. The Xiliang princess also drugged him. He went to Wushan with a ewe, tsk tsk tsk..."
Everyone was talking about it.
As the saying goes, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. The behemoth Gu family has been completely toppled. The news that was originally suppressed has now been spread, and the intention is to completely eradicate the Gu family, even those branches are not exempted.
As they passed by Tianshang Renjian, the women came out to watch the excitement. When they saw the Gu family, they all exclaimed in surprise. After all, the Gu family was a prominent and prestigious family, known as one of the Eight Great Families of Chang'an.
Gu Mingzhi, as the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, held a high position of power. The children of the Gu family also held important positions, and were considered to be excellent in both civil and military affairs.
But now, he has become a prisoner!
Lin Qinghuan also poked her head out. She was now dressed in luxurious attire, with numerous jewels adorning her head. After Madam Qing's training, she had become a dancing girl in heaven and on earth. Even if she had to sell her smiles or engage in sexual activity, she accepted her fate.
At first, she held on to her original intention, but the various tortures she endured later left her physically and mentally exhausted. She was starving and cold, responsible for the night fragrance of Heaven on Earth, and her entire body stank. No matter who saw her, they wouldn't give her a good look.
It was after that day that she realized how foolish she had been. If she hadn't been jealous and deliberately sowing discord between Lin Xianhong and Ning Que, Lin Xianhong might still be the princess. The Lin family wouldn't have collapsed, and she wouldn't have been sold into slavery.
Lin Qinghuan finally agreed to Madam Qing with tears in her eyes.
Now she has become a dancer in heaven and earth.
I earn some tips every day by singing and dancing.
Although it is a bit low, at least I don’t have to worry about food and drink.
"The Gu family is gone too..."
Looking at Gu Mingzhi, who had messy hair and beard and was only wearing thin clothes.
Lin Qinghuan was momentarily distracted, and then suddenly burst into laughter. As she laughed, tears began to fall.
Who would have thought that the once-mighty Gu family would also fall!
Lin Qinghuan knew very well that this was all because of Ning Que.
Ning Que, who was once regarded as a waste by them!
Now bring down the entire Gu family!
"sorry……"
"I'm so sorry..."
Lin Qinghuan wiped her tears and kept murmuring.
Because she really regrets it now!
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