Chapter 430: Capture
This is the governor's mansion, and only Wang Yuan's family is in the mansion. Yu Cheng's question is clearly intended to make things difficult.
Moreover, Yu Cheng knew why they came, but he didn't say a word after asking.
Chang had to risk being disrespectful and asked: "May I ask Your Highness, how did the master die?"
A good person followed Yu Cheng out, and came back as a corpse. No one could accept this, and she had to ask clearly.
Yu Cheng said coldly: "I killed him."
When Chang and her children heard this, they were shocked at first, and then confused.
Before coming here, they had already guessed, but it was just a guess. At this time, hearing Yu Cheng's personal confession, the shock in their hearts was beyond words.
"What crime did the master commit that Your Highness wanted to kill him?" Chang's eyes were red and she could not hide her anger.
"Sheltering and deceiving the emperor, repeatedly obstructing and resisting orders, disturbing the morale of the army and delaying military affairs..." Yu Cheng enumerated several of Wang Yuan's crimes, and finally asked sternly: "Madam, do you think he should not die?"
Yu Cheng stared at Chang with a cold look, and the sense of pressure came over him, forcing Chang and his men to lower their heads, not daring to look at Yu Cheng.
The hall was silent for a moment, and Chang mustered up the courage to say: "If the lord really committed a crime, he should have been tried and made public before being convicted and sentenced. Your Highness killed the lord directly out of anger, which was too hasty."
Ha! He was saying that he abused his power and took human lives lightly.
Yu Chengchen asked, "Madam, do you know where General Chang is?"
Chang's eyes flickered slightly, and she said with a guilty conscience, "My mother is seriously ill, and the general went home to take care of her."
Yu Cheng immediately asked, "General Chang has an important responsibility, but he still went home to take care of her. Why is Madam still in Ancheng?"
When her mother was seriously ill, the sons who were on official business went home to take care of her, but the daughter who had nothing to do did not go back to take care of her, which was against common sense and filial piety.
Chang was stunned and could not answer for a while.
Yu Cheng came to Ancheng too suddenly. At that time, time was tight, and they only cared about finding an excuse to hide Chang Qing, but did not think too deeply. At this time, after Yu Cheng pointed it out, they found that there were many mistakes.
"My wife..." Mrs. Chang's palms sweated nervously, and she racked her brains and said: "My wife is married and is a member of her husband's family. She cannot return to her parents' home without permission from her husband's family."
Yu Cheng nodded and said, "According to what my wife said, when I deal with General Chang later, my wife will not intercede for him. After all, my wife has been married for many years and is no longer a Chang family member." After hearing this,
Mrs. Chang felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and she became stiff and broke out in a cold sweat.
"Uncle, he is not in Ancheng." Chang's eldest son reminded in a low voice.
After hearing this, Mrs. Chang's mind stirred, and she calmed down and said: "My mother is seriously ill, and it is a sin for a son to go home to take care of his illness to fulfill his filial piety?"
Yu Cheng looked at Mrs. Chang who was still making arrogant remarks without seeing the coffin, and said indifferently: "Whether General Chang has gone home to take care of his illness, we will know soon."
No!
When the Chang family heard this, they knew that Yu Cheng must have sent people to capture Chang Qing.
Once Chang Qing was caught in Ancheng, Wang Yuan's crime would be confirmed, and Chang Qing himself would also be guilty of deceiving the emperor and neglecting his duties.
The Chang family members were extremely anxious, but they could do nothing and could only pray that Chang Qing would not be caught. Otherwise...
Wang Yuan was already dead, and they didn't dare to think about how Yu Cheng would deal with Chang Qing.
They had come to question Yu Cheng why he wanted to kill Wang Yuan and wanted to seek justice, but now they were worried about Chang Qing, and the Chang family knelt on the ground like kneeling on pins and needles.
But Yu Cheng didn't call them to get up and leave, and they didn't dare to get up and leave directly, so they could only kneel like this, suffering anxiously under Yu Cheng's eyes.
After about a quarter of an hour, Chang was so anxious that she could not stay any longer. She said boldly, "The master's body has not been buried yet. I want to go and arrange the funeral."
While Chang Qing has not been caught yet, she wants to do something to see if he can escape this disaster.
Yu Cheng saw through Chang's thoughts at a glance and said calmly, "Didn't Madam say that I killed people rashly? Let's wait for Chang Qing to come and interrogate him in person. If the charges are true, Wang Yuan is a criminal. How to deal with his funeral will be decided by me."
What!
Wang Yuan is dead and he still won't stop!
Chang was trembling with shock, and her mouth was shaking and she couldn't speak.
"And you..." Yu Cheng glanced at the Chang family and said, "The family members of the criminals should also be dealt with according to the law."
If it was just the usual charges, then the family would not be implicated. But deceiving the emperor and misleading the military situation are both serious crimes, enough to confiscate the property and destroy the clan.
If this is the verdict, then their whole family...
The Chang family members were shaking like chaff, anxious like ants on a hot pot.
They lived a stable and prosperous life yesterday, and had sweet dreams at night. They never thought that a disaster would happen overnight.
If they had known this earlier, if they had known this earlier... they would not have had such thoughts and let Chang Qing lead the army to the battlefield.
Although life and death on the battlefield is unpredictable, it is not certain to die. Moreover, they can protect their families. Even if they die in battle, they can get a reputation for loyalty and bravery, which is better than the current situation.
Chang regretted it so much that her intestines turned green.
The housekeeper outside the hall heard the conversation in the hall, thinking that Wang Yuan treated him well, and tried to sneak out of the house through the side door to pass a message. However, when he walked to the side door, he found that there were guards guarding it.
They were Yu Cheng's guards.
The housekeeper was not discouraged and went to the back door, and saw that there were people guarding the back door as well.
"Alas!" The housekeeper looked up at the sky and sighed, helpless.
The sky was getting grayer and grayer, and the Chang family felt that it was as long as a year. Their legs were numb and their knees were stiff and painful. When they were about to go crazy with anxiety, footsteps were finally heard outside the hall.
The footsteps were chaotic and hurried, and it was obvious that there were several people walking together.
Yu Cheng, who had been resting his eyes with his chin supported by his hand, opened his eyes when he heard the voice and looked at the person who came. "Your Highness
, Chang Qing
is here." The general stood in the hall and spoke respectfully. "I am Chang Qing, the humble general, and I am here to see Your Highness." Chang Qing was forced to kneel on the ground and trembled as he saluted. When
the Chang family saw Chang Qing, they felt as if the knife hanging on their necks had fallen down, and there was only one thought in their minds.
It's over, it's all over.
"Uncle..." The children of the Chang family whispered, their voices full of panic and fear.
Yu Cheng stared at Chang Qing and asked in a cold voice: "Where was Chang Qing captured?"
With Yu Cheng's guards accompanying him, the general did not dare to lie and said truthfully: "Outside the west gate of the city."
Chang Qing, who was hiding in a brothel at the time, got wind of the situation and sensed the danger, so he hurried out of the city and prepared to flee, but was caught by the commander and his men.
At first, Chang Qing resisted, but the commander let him go because of their past friendship. Later, he learned that Yu Cheng's guards were supervising him, and he surrendered after realizing that there was no way to escape.
If he were alone, he could still try his best to escape. But he has family and relatives in the city, which is a big constraint.
Yu Cheng glared at Chang Qing and said, "As the commander of Ancheng, you know what I am doing, but you didn't take the initiative to ask for my release. Instead, you deceived the emperor and neglected your duties. Chang Qing, you are so brave!"
Yu Cheng slammed the table hard, making the teacup clang, and several people from the Chang family trembled.
"Your Highness, please forgive me. I was confused for a moment. I am willing to use my
merits to make up for my crime." Chang Qing knew that he could not argue, so he pleaded guilty and asked for a chance to make amends. "I am willing to lead the army to the border, and I will be the first to fight the enemy."
What a good way to make up for my crime.
Yu Cheng sneered in his heart, not knowing whether to say that Chang Qing was quick to react or cunning.