Chapter 285 Rumors

After breakfast, Yu Zheng went to Zhou's house.

In the study, Grand Tutor Zhou said solemnly, "Cao Qian's actions today are a sign of his forcing the throne. I'm afraid he can't hold back."

Yu Zheng said, "That's perfect."

They all knew why Cao Qian was anxious. Since that was the case, they might as well give him a push.

"Write a letter to Xie Qi'an." Yu Zheng looked at Zhou Boxu.

Cao Qian's evidence had been collected, but a direct prosecution would be cumbersome, time-consuming, and difficult to completely eradicate the Cao family's power.

So Cao Qian had to commit a fatal crime first, and then the evidence would be presented for multiple crimes and sentenced together, so that the Cao family's power could be completely eradicated directly and quickly, once and for all.

Zhou Boxu nodded in agreement.

Grand Tutor Cao's affairs had been kept secret for so long, it was time to make it known to the public.

The most convenient and fastest place to spread news is teahouses and wine shops.

Besides, the wedding banquet the day after tomorrow is also a good opportunity.

But this is the lifelong event of Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan, Yu Zheng hesitated and said: "If you mind..."

"They can make noise, it will not affect my marriage." Zhou Boxu didn't care at all.

"And the bigger the noise, the more lively the wedding banquet will be, and it will be the most grand wedding gift."

Zhou Taifu also said: "Those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters."

Both father and son said so, and Yu Zheng said no more.

On the fifth day of June, a rumor suddenly spread in Shangjing that Taishi Cao had passed away for several months and had been buried in the ancestral tomb of the Cao family.

When Cao Qian learned about it, he was planning how to publicize Yu Cheng's achievements and build momentum for Yu Cheng. He hadn't made a move yet, but he was defeated first, and his face was ashen with anger.

"Who spread it? Where did it come from?" The

subordinate said in panic, "I don't know..."

"Then go check it for me!" Cao Qian slammed the table in anger.

"Yes." The subordinate hurriedly took the order and left.

"Someone!" Cao Qian called the manager.

Not only did he have to find out where the rumors outside came from, but he also had to find out who in the mansion leaked the news.

There is no smoke without fire. The rumors are so accurate, there must be a spy in the mansion.

But Master Cao's yard has always been strictly guarded. Everyone who went to visit him was present and did not show any flaws. What went wrong?

Could it be that the confidant who handled the relevant matters betrayed him?

Cao Qian clenched his fists, furious.

If he finds out who it is, he will skin him alive!

On the sixth day of June, Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan got married.

The Zhou residence was filled with joy and guests, including Cao Qian and Cao Sheng.

As soon as the father and son arrived, they could clearly feel the eyes of the people around them, intentionally or unintentionally falling on them.

At first, everyone was still cautious, and although they were curious, they did not ask directly.

However, after three rounds of wine at the wedding banquet, one of the children of the noble families who were sitting with Cao Sheng asked under the influence of alcohol.

"People outside say that Grand Tutor Cao has passed away. Is it true?"

Cao Sheng said coldly, "It's nonsense. My grandfather is fine. I went to see him yesterday."

"Really?" Someone questioned.

The rumors outside have details and do not seem to be false.

Cao Sheng said angrily, "What do you mean? Curse my grandfather?"

"It's none of my business. That's what people say outside."

"Yes, Brother Cao, we are just concerned, so we want to confirm with you."

"No need. If anyone talks nonsense again, I will beat him to a pulp." Cao Sheng didn't appreciate it at all and warned him viciously.

Such arrogance made everyone unhappy.

Someone muttered in dissatisfaction, "Why are you pretending? If you have the guts, go find the person who spread the rumor, or let Grand Tutor Cao show up to prove it. The ferocious and evil spirit is more obvious than ever. It's obvious that there is something fishy."

Cao Sheng was already full of anger and had drunk some wine. When he heard this, he was instantly ignited. He stood up, grabbed the man's collar, and punched him.

"Hey, don't fight..." The people around him were busy trying to stop the fight.

Cao Qian rushed over upon hearing the noise and shouted in a deep voice: "Stop!"

Cao Sheng stopped, and the people at the same table helped the injured Master Zheng up.

Master Zheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered: "Master Cao is so arrogant."

Cao Qian saw clearly who Cao Sheng hit, and immediately he was mad and wanted to peel Cao Sheng's skin off.

What a coincidence, that person was the nephew of Doctor Yu Shi, and his father was a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. They were both in charge of supervising and assessing officials, and they should not be offended easily.

Cao Sheng could have hit anyone else, but he chose to hit him.

"Master Cao, what do you mean by this?" Doctor Yu Shi and Doctor Zheng asked angrily.

"He said something rude and cursed my grandfather, shouldn't he be beaten?" Cao Sheng glared at him, wishing he could kick him again, not feeling that he was wrong at all.

The beaten Master Zheng was also unwilling to accept it and said, "Everyone outside is saying that Master Cao is so powerful, do you have to beat them all? Even so, you can't stop the public from talking."

Cao Sheng said rudely, "Whoever dares to say that in front of me, I will beat him."

"Shut up!" Cao Qian was so angry that he had to cover Cao Sheng's mouth.

He was so smart all his life, but how could he give birth to such a fool! No matter how he taught, he couldn't learn, and he only caused trouble!

Doctor Zheng sneered repeatedly: "Mr. Cao really lives up to his reputation. He is domineering and arrogant. I have seen it today."

Doctor Yu Shi also said: "Lord Cao is so tolerant of your young master. Don't you think that the Cao family is all-powerful and doesn't care about anyone?"

"Let alone whether Grand Tutor Cao is still alive, even if Grand Tutor Cao is still an official in the court, he would not dare to be as arrogant as you."

"Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding." Cao Qian hurriedly explained the compensation.

However, Doctor Yu Shi and others did not appreciate it. It was useless for Grand Tutor Zhou and Zhou Boxu to mediate. They insisted that Cao Qian give an explanation.

Cao Qian glared at Cao Sheng and gritted his teeth and said: "Then let Mr. Zheng fight back."

"Or, I will beat him twenty times myself."

"Lord Cao is worthy of being the Minister of War. He likes to use force to solve problems. It can be seen that Master Cao has learned this very well." Doctor Yu Shi said sarcastically.

Cao Qian opened his mouth, but was speechless.

Among all the officials in the court, how many could rival Yu Shi in terms of verbal skills? Even if they could argue, few dared to argue.

Cao Qian felt that he was in a dilemma. He dared not speak even though he had a mouth, for fear that he would make more mistakes.

Most importantly, he was afraid that it would involve the matter of Grand Tutor Cao, which would be fatal.

Grand Tutor Zhou looked at Cao Qian and Cao Sheng, frowned and tried to mediate with embarrassment: "This matter was caused by rumors, and it was all misunderstandings... But no matter what, beating people is always wrong. Master Cao should apologize to Master Zheng, and the matter will be over."

Cao Qian quickly followed up the conversation and asked Cao Sheng to apologize.

However, Cao Sheng refused to give in and said, "I was right, why should I apologize? He should apologize to my grandfather."

Cao Sheng didn't understand, what was wrong with him defending the reputation of his grandfather and the Cao family!

Zhou Boxu, dressed in wedding clothes, stood aside, his face slightly gloomy and obviously unhappy.

Yu Zheng, Prime Minister Xie and others also stood aside, looking at Cao Qian and his son with ambiguous expressions.

Master Zheng laughed in anger: "Okay, you invite Master Cao to come, and I will apologize to him in person. Everyone present is a witness, and I will do what I say."

"If you want me to come, please..." Cao Sheng, who was overwhelmed by the excitement, accepted the offer without thinking.