Chapter 579: Committed suicide out of fear of crime

The next day, Xu Muhua asked Wu'er to find out what was happening outside the palace.

Wu'er said that the old emperor had people kill Su Zijiao and the others overnight. She wanted to know what happened that night and whether their family was killed.

Xu Muhua hoped that Xu Dexing's children could survive. These children were not crooked yet, unlike Xu Yuyao and her eldest brother, who were already beyond saving.

But she also knew in her heart that if the emperor really wanted to silence them, the newborn children would probably be killed together.

Wu'er also knew what had happened in recent days, and she was not surprised to hear that the queen asked her to find out.

It is not difficult to find out information, just spend some money.

So it didn't take Wu'er long to find out the news.

"Your Majesty, it is said that there is chaos outside. Those who were originally imprisoned in the prison died overnight. It is said that they committed suicide out of fear of punishment!"

"Are they really all dead?"

Wu'er nodded: "Yes, it seems that even the children were suffocated to death beforehand."

Xu Muhua was stunned for a while before sighing and shaking her head.

"Your Majesty, don't be sad, this is their fate. Who asked them to collude with others to sell out their own people? It's better to die like this, otherwise I don't know how much suffering they will have to endure. Death is better."

Otherwise, the best ending would probably be exile thousands of miles away. Not to mention what the place of exile is like, it is unknown whether they can survive the whole journey.

Yes, it's all fate!

If she couldn't communicate with animals, the Chengguo Mansion would have ended up the same as in the book. If this were the case, it is not certain that anyone would sympathize with them.

"Forget it, I won't say it anymore. I'm just worried that my father will feel sad and guilty."

Wu'er said honestly: "What's there to feel guilty about? They committed a capital crime, and the Duke couldn't save them! You can't drag the Duke's Mansion into the water just to save them? This is all the choice of Mr. Xu himself."

That's what he said, but people's thoughts are often so strange.

"You should pay close attention to the news outside in the next few days. Tell me as soon as there is anything special."

Wu'er nodded heavily: "Don't worry, your majesty, I will definitely handle this matter!"

The saying of committing suicide out of fear of crime can fool the common people, but which official standing in the court is not a shrewd person? At first, there was no doubt, but now that this happened, I couldn't help but mutter in my heart.

It seems that there is another story behind this matter!

But no one thought about the emperor, let alone that the dignified Emperor of Dayong would collude with the enemy for his own selfish reasons! The emperor really did such a cheap and ridiculous thing!

The emperor also understood that if this matter was spread out, he would be infamous for thousands of years. So even though he knew there were risks, he still let the secret guards kill the person.

Poor Su Zijiao, he thought he had the person in his grasp, but he didn't expect that when he said this to the prince, he would send himself to death, and even take the Xu family with him.

Xu Muhua thought it was a pity that he didn't see the reactions of these people before they died.

Especially Li and Xu Yuyao, I don't know what they were thinking before they died.

I hope they will be good people in their next life!

Because of this incident, the atmosphere in the Duke Cheng's Mansion became a little depressed. After all, they were from the same clan, and now everyone died overnight. Their mood was a little complicated and sad.

Xu's mother advised her husband: "You don't have to worry about it. It's all their own fault. Instead of thinking about it here, you might as well think about whether this matter will involve our Duke Cheng's Mansion." General

Xu glanced at her and said, "Don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with us. No matter how you investigate, you can't find out that we are related to this matter."

In addition, General Xu did not tell Xu's mother that his daughter had said in the letter she wrote before that they should not worry about this matter and let it take its course.

He always felt that there was another meaning hidden in this sentence, but he thought about it again and again, but he couldn't figure out anything. His daughter was in the East Palace, and he didn't know what she was thinking. She didn't say whether she had any ideas.

Xu's mother was a little worried: "Do you think the emperor will transfer his anger to the eldest son?"

Will he take the opportunity to force the eldest son to hand over the military power?

General Xu thought about it and shook his head slowly: "The eldest son is still safe for the time being. Su Zijiao is a member of the royal family of Pishan Kingdom. Now he died in the prison of Dayong. I don't know how Pishan Kingdom will react."

If things go wrong, there may be another war on the border.

General Xu was more worried about this matter.

And he was not sure whether the emperor would do something more crazy.

He had already resigned from his military power and took a leisurely position in the capital. What else could the emperor be dissatisfied with?

If the eldest son was the same as him, wouldn't it be like hanging their family on a cliff? They are subjects. They can sacrifice their lives for loyalty, but there is no reason for their relatives to follow.

So in order to protect their relatives, they can't hand over all the military power in their hands at once. Otherwise, with the emperor's style, they will be imprisoned and their families will be exterminated as soon as they hand over the military power.

"Will there be a war?"

Xu's mother was worried.

General Xu couldn't guarantee it either. He could only shake her hand and comfort her: "Don't think so much and scare yourself. Even if there is a war, we are not afraid. The eldest brother will be fine."

"The eldest brother is not here, you should pay more attention to his wife."

Xu's mother glared at him, "Do you need to say that!"

That's her daughter-in-law, and she is pregnant with her grandson or granddaughter. Of course, she will take good care of her.

Xu's mother was very satisfied with her daughter-in-law Geng Zhiqiu, and couldn't help but say: "Mu Hua has a good eye, and she picked such a good person at the first try. I don't know what she was thinking that day, but she felt that Zhiqiu was suitable for the eldest brother, and she was really right!"

Xu's mother felt that even if she were to choose, she might not be able to pick such a good person.

Geng Zhiqiu has a good temper, is calm, not arrogant or impatient, is willing to learn, and is not fragile.

When it was not cold yet, she often saw her moving a stool and sitting under the eaves to make clothes for the eldest brother. It is said that when she just got married, the eldest brother went to the border again, and she wanted to make a few winter clothes for him, and have them sent to the border, just in time for the cold weather to wear.

After she became pregnant, she was very stable. She did not become sentimental or indulge in sorrow because her husband was not around. They separated right after their wedding. She was worried that Zhiqiu would not be able to adapt, but she did not expect that she was stronger than she thought.

When everything was over, she could slowly hand over all the affairs of the mansion to her. She was the future mistress of the Duke's Mansion. It was a good thing for her to take on the responsibility and adapt as soon as possible.