At the Liu family, when Old Master Liu learned that not only had the plan failed, but Liu Yiyi had been harmed by someone, he felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave.
"It's over, it's over. The Liu family's century-old foundation will be destroyed."
"Your Majesty, you have such a cruel heart."
Liu Zhen stood beside Old Tutor Liu and asked with some concern.
"Dad, what should we do about this?"
"The Liu family is embarrassed now, but what will we do if His Majesty catches us?"
"At the beginning, I told you to just do your own thing, but you insisted on sending Yiyi to His Majesty."
"When he was the Emperor Retired, he was already suspicious of our Liu family. Now, it's even worse. He's plotting directly against Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty will definitely punish the Liu family severely this time. What should we do?"
Listening to his son's complaints, Old Master Liu felt depressed.
"What are you talking about? Besides, is now the time to complain?"
"Instead of complaining, you might as well go to the palace and beg the Queen Mother."
It would have been fine if the old tutor didn't mention the empress dowager, but once he did, Liu Zhen became even more depressed.
"Dad, the Queen Mother has been claiming to be unwell and can't be seen at all."
"In my opinion, the Queen Mother doesn't want to care about us this time."
Old Master Liu sighed deeply, and then continued.
"God is going to destroy our Liu family. Tell Yun Ting to pack up his belongings and go hide for a while."
Liu Zhen was shocked. "Dad, His Majesty wouldn't be so heartless."
Old Master Liu shook his head. "As long as there is green, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood. It's better to make plans early."
Tutor Liu knew in his heart that if Shangguan Lingyun cared about the Liu family, he would never punish Liu Yiyi in this way.
He also knew that this time the Liu family had completely violated Shangguan Lingyun's taboo.
Even though Shangguan Lingyun hasn't taken action yet, he is just waiting for the right opportunity.
Maybe he is now collecting other evidence against the Liu family, preparing to wipe out the Liu family in one fell swoop.
Tutor Liu guessed correctly. Shangguan Lingyun did ask Wang Xiao to prepare intelligence about the Liu family.
Over the years, the Liu family has been bullying the local area by relying on the fact that they are the empress dowager's maternal family.
In the past, Shangguan Lingyun’s foundation was unstable and he was afraid of being angered by Shangguan Du, so he had been helping the Liu family hide things.
However, he did not expect that the Liu family not only did not restrain themselves, but became even more rampant.
There is no need to search deliberately now, as there is already a lot of evidence that Master Liu has taken bribes, abused his power, and oppressed the people.
Looking at what the Liu family had done over the years, Shangguan Lingyun's eyes were cold.
"Wang Xiao, pass on my decree. The Liu family has failed to educate their daughter properly, and has damaged the family tradition. They are unfit to bear the position of Grand Tutor. Effective immediately, Liu Zhen is dismissed from his position as Grand Tutor and demoted to a commoner."
"You must go there in person and expel everyone from the Liu family from the capital. No one is allowed to enter the capital without an imperial decree."
"As for the Liu family's property, all will be confiscated, leaving only what is needed for daily life."
"Here is a letter. Please give it to your grandfather. I believe he will understand what I mean."
Wang Xiao took the letter and immediately took people to do it. Overnight, the once prosperous Liu family was destroyed.
When Old Tutor Liu saw Wang Xiao taking away all the valuables of the Liu family, he was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted.
The Liu family was suddenly in chaos, and no one noticed the desperate look in Liu Yiyi's eyes.
"Cousin, you have such a cruel heart."
After saying that, Liu Yiyi ended her young life with a three-foot white silk scarf.
The person who was secretly responsible for monitoring her reported the matter to Shangguan Lingyun immediately.
There was no fluctuation in Shangguan Lingyun's eyes. He just nodded lightly and said that it would be better to die.
The next day, when Old Tutor Liu regained consciousness, everyone in the Liu family had already changed into coarse clothes and were preparing to leave in a dejected manner.
When Liu Zhen saw him wake up, she immediately told him the news of Liu Yiyi's suicide.
"Dad, Yiyi is gone, the Liu family is finished."
"Your Majesty has prepared a house for us in the countryside. From now on, we will not return."
Old Master Liu looked much older in an instant, and nodded with a blank look in his eyes.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Bury Yiyi and let's go."
Liu Zhen did not object. After burying Liu Yiyi with Liu Yunting, they drove the carriage away from the capital.
After they left, Shangguan Lingyun received the news and went to the empress dowager's bedroom immediately.
The Queen Mother looked in good spirits, but if you looked closely, you could still see a hint of fatigue.
"Mother, please don't be too sad."
The Queen Mother smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Mother understands everything."
"It's a pity that Yiyi is still so young. Well, never mind. This is all destined."
"In a few days, the Wang and Ye families will hold their wedding. How will you deal with the Wang family?"
Shangguan Lingyun also had some knowledge of the Wang family's past, but he was about to leave.
If the Grand Tutor and the Prime Minister were investigated at the same time, turmoil would inevitably occur in the court.
"Mother, please stop the Wang family for now. The antidote for the two children is more important."
The Queen Mother nodded. "It's up to you to decide. When does Xiaoxiao plan to leave?"
Shangguan Lingyun shook his head. "She hasn't said anything yet, but I saw her packing her things recently, so it should be soon."
The Queen Mother sighed again, "Xiaoxiao is different from other girls. She is brave and resourceful. Mother is not worried about her."
"However, this country cannot be without a ruler for a day. If you want to follow, you must think carefully before doing so."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded, "Don't worry, mother. I know what's going on."
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