Chapter 004: The House is Raided in vain
After finally leaving the palace, it was still a long way to the prince's mansion. Feng Aoqing was thinking about finding a car, when she saw two ragged boys pushing a cart towards her.
"Princess, Master Zhou asked us to wait for you here." As he spoke, he took Mo Beiyuan from her and sent them back to the Yonglin Palace.
"Yuan'er!" Chen Yilan rushed over and started crying when she saw her son covered in wounds.
"Mom, I'm fine."
Feng Aoqing told the Mo family the emperor's oral instructions. The Mo family members cried and laughed, with different expressions.
"He has suffered a lot! It's you..." Qin Lancui also came over and held her grandson's hand, wiping away tears with heartache. She looked at Feng Aoqing, wanting to ask if it was her father who saved him.
"It was the eldest princess who begged for me." Feng Aoqing was just about to tell everyone about her heroic deeds, but unexpectedly, she heard Mo Beiyuan speak first.
Feng Aoqing: "..." What's going on? I saved a lonely person?
Forget it, forget it. Anyway, I have completed my mission and saved the lives of the two good kids. Do whatever you want!
You will die of pain! You will die of infection! You will die of maggots and rot!
She took a deep breath, swallowed her words, turned and walked out of the room.
There are important things to do, and it's urgent.
When you're on the road to exile, find an opportunity to escape. After all, those exiled are all criminals, and if one is missing, it's just like they died on the road. No one will investigate, which makes things much easier. We have the skills and the money, and it would be great to change our identities and live a comfortable life.
While everyone was concerned about Mo Beiyuan, she put all the things in the warehouse into the space.
After packing up my things, I realized that I hadn't eaten anything for most of the day, so I ate two burgers in one go.
When they returned to the hall, everyone had finished crying. Chen Yilan was cursing, "I wonder where this bitch has died again? My husband is so injured, and she doesn't even bother to look after him."
"Auntie! It's time to say less." Feng Aoqing was about to retort, but Mo Nanzhou helped her.
At this time, the people who were confiscating the house had already entered the yard.
The two who came were one civil and one military, the Royal Guard Commander Huo Cheng and the Supervisory History Lan Wenbai.
As soon as they saw Lan Wenbai coming in, everyone's heart sank. The Lan family and the Mo family have always been at odds.
"What? The guilty minister, Mo Beiyuan, still wants to receive the imperial edict while lying down?" Lan Wenbai said sarcastically, "Someone come!"
"No need for that, sirs!" Mo Nanzhou knew that once the soldiers took action, it would only cause more injuries, so he and his third cousin Mo Mingyuan lifted Mo Beiyuan up on the left and right.
Lan Wenbo sneered and had a chair brought out. He was very proud and said, "Brother Beiyuan, kneeling before me is a rare opportunity. I will spare you the trouble and endure it for a while."
The Mo family was angry but dared not say anything, and could only kneel down obediently.
It was noon, when the sun was at its hottest. Everyone in the room was either living a life of luxury or injured. They were all sweating profusely and kneeling down.
Mo Nanzhou and Mo Mingyuan held Mo Beiyuan on the left and right, and they were so angry that their teeth were itching. Just as they were about to speak, they heard a woman's clear voice coming from the side.
"Master Lan, the punishment has been served, that's enough! Kneeling down, we are relieved, but where will you go to see the joke in the future?!"
Lan Wenbai looked up and found that it was Feng Aoqing.
"Look at how many people are kneeling outside. If you treat them harshly today, it will only damage your official authority." Feng Aoqing continued.
These people were arranged by Feng Aoqing at Mo Nanzhou's request. If the eldest princess fails, they will have to rely on these common people.
Mo Beiyuan was not very kind to the original owner, but he still had a very good reputation among the people. During the process of seizing the throne, no civilians were harmed, and all arrangements were made in advance.
The Mo family had so much money that they had no idea where to spend it, so they did charity work all year round. Mo Nanzhou didn't spend any money, and basically everyone responded to his call.
When Lan Wenbai heard this, he looked behind him and saw that many people were already standing on the street.
Lan Wenbai cleared his throat and began to announce the decree: Mo Beiyuan was stripped of his throne, all his property was confiscated, the Mo family was exiled, and he was exempted from shackles and tattooing.
The Mo family cried and thanked En.
"The Mo family members should have their bodies checked and change their clothes! Commander Huo, have your men go and confiscate their property." Lan Wenbai gave another order.
But just after a while, when the Mo family members stood up and stretched their legs after kneeling for a long time, the soldiers who went to search their house came back.
"Commander..." They hesitated to speak.
"If you have anything to say, just tell me. Lord Lan will make the decision on everything." Huo Cheng looked at his subordinate's expression, then he understood and passed the blame to Lan Wenbai.
Everyone looked at each other and began to report.
"Master Lan, there's nothing in the warehouse."
"Master Lan, there's nothing in the courtyards either."
"Lord Lan, in the kitchen...um...there is only a bowl of rotten rice in the kitchen..." He couldn't help laughing.
"What?!" Lan Wenbai was shocked.
No way! Doesn't he know what's going on with the Mo family? The two families have been enemies for years, and they must be quite familiar with each other's financial situation. How could there be nothing?
He sent people to guard the door early in the morning, so it’s impossible for them to move so quickly!
"Sir, there is really nothing, not even a box." said the searching soldier.
Lan Wenbai didn't believe it, so he sent people to check again, but there was really nothing.
This guy copied it, but in vain.
The Mo family looked at each other, confused.
"You are such a traitor! How dare you hide our family property? What crime should you be punished for?" Lan Wenbai pulled out the knife from the guard beside him and put it on Mo Beiyuan's neck.
"I...went into the palace last night and haven't even returned home..." Mo Beiyuan answered weakly.
"Yes, Lord Lan, we just received the news that our eldest brother was captured this morning. The imperial guards came to guard the place immediately after receiving the news. How and where do you think we should hide? How many things are leaving the mansion? How could these imperial guards not know about it?" Mo Nanzhou also said.
Upon hearing this, the chief guard in charge of today's security immediately said, "Sir, this mansion only allows people to leave, not to enter, and the same applies to things, so not a single box has left today."
Lan Wenbai was in a state of panic. He had originally thought this was a lucrative position, but now what was he supposed to do? Not only did he not reap any benefits, he might even have to take the blame.
He thought for a moment and said, "Take them all to the Imperial Prison! No one can leave until this matter is thoroughly investigated!"
Huo Cheng held Lan Wenbo's knife-wielding hand, gently moved it away, and said, "Sir, I'm afraid that won't work."
"Why not?"
"The Emperor's order is to set off immediately after the investigation, not to go to prison. The Princess just sent someone to ask if they have set off. There is an exile team waiting for them outside the city."
"But! I didn't copy anything!"
"This is not something we can control. Just report the truth to the Emperor and the Princess." Huo Cheng once again said the word "Princess" in a heavy voice.
Lan Wenbai is not stupid. Could it be that all this was arranged by the eldest princess?
It makes sense when you think about it this way.
He nodded and changed his mind: "Search the Mo family members thoroughly! Not even a needle can escape! Then set off immediately and meet up with the exile team outside the city."
The Mo family divided the men and women into groups to change clothes.
Feng Aoqing didn't wear any jewelry at all, as she had stored them all in her space. She felt it was a pity to see her mother-in-law and aunt stripped of everything.
They cried while taking off their jewelry, and were stripped naked for physical examination by several female guards. They felt extremely humiliated.
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