Chapter 357 Punishing the Hou Family
The emperor did not dare to agree to the Wang family's proposal.
But I can't find any fault with it.
Wang Fugui, who was kneeling on the ground, tilted his head slightly and faced Duke Xuan of Qi in front of him.
Their eyes met and then separated.
Duke Xuan of Qi stepped forward at the right moment, offering the emperor a way out: "Your Majesty, I believe that raising an army against Shuiyu at this time is not a wise move."
The emperor immediately became interested: "Oh, my dear, tell me in detail."
He now likes Duke Xuan of Qi much more.
No matter what reason he gives, as long as people think that he is not sending troops because he is afraid of Shui Yu, it will be fine.
Duke Xuan of Qi bowed his head respectfully, a sinister smile on his face: "Your Majesty, to resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the country. Since those merchants were Shui Yu's men, the escort accompanying the army not only failed to discover them and promptly report back to the capital, but also escorted them all the way to the wilderness. This is no different from collaborating with the enemy."
This is their ultimate goal.
The emperor's eyes lit up.
He has wanted to take action against the Hou family for a long time.
Relying on his seniority, Mr. Hou often gave him face in front of the ministers.
He is an emperor after all, he can do as he pleases, but he is scolded by a minister. How shameful!
Hou Yuanji's face changed: "Qi Xuanhou is a marquis after all, and he has to provide evidence when he speaks. We have come to the wilderness at the risk of our lives to complete the holy order. If we don't cooperate with others, won't the criminal escape?
In this world, no one has the ability to predict the future! Can the Marquis be sure that the people around him are not from other countries?
"Shut up, everyone! This is unbelievable in the Golden Palace!"
The emperor was happy in his heart, but he couldn't show it on his face.
He pretended to scold her and said, "The Hou family is full of loyal ministers. You can't say anything without evidence."
After finishing his polite remarks, he looked at Wang Fugui and said, "Since you are the one who is in charge of investigating this matter, please tell me about it."
The tone was obviously much milder.
A ruthless look flashed across Wang Fugui's eyes.
He remembered the man in black who quietly appeared at the Wang family last night.
"...cooperate with Duke Xuan of Qi and eliminate the Hou family. Once this is accomplished, all the grudges between you and me will be wiped out."
Wang Fugui recognized the person at a glance by the deep and majestic female voice, even though the person was masked.
Queen Dasheng.
When he looked up again, his expression was serious. "Your Majesty, this concerns the country and the people, so we must be on guard. To prevent our loyal ministers from being disheartened, this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated."
"I and the Marquis had many disagreements in our early years, and we should have avoided them. However, if there is any need for me, I will voluntarily assist the Marquis Xuan of Qi."
He has almost done what he wanted to do.
The rest depends on the Qi Xuanhou Mansion.
Last night the Queen came in person to discuss cooperation, and he had almost no hesitation.
It can not only get rid of the Hou family, but also protect the Wang family from being targeted by the Queen, which is a win-win situation.
Hou Yuanji was furious: "Wang Fugui, why are you pretending to be so righteous? We both know whether I, Hou Yuanji, did anything to offend His Majesty during my journey to the wilderness."
He did all those things after he came back.
Hou Yuanji turned around angrily and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, Wang Fugui has always been at odds with me. If I let him investigate this matter, wouldn't my family be wronged?"
He cursed the emperor in his heart.
The emperor is not blind, how could he not know that they don't get along?
It is obvious that he wants to attack the Hou family, but he can't find a suitable opportunity, so he just happens to use the Wang family.
Hou Yuanji felt sad.
Fortunately, he turned to the good and hugged Lu Wanyin's thigh in time.
Otherwise, at this moment, he could only watch the Hou family suffer a fate worse than death under the attacks of several parties.
The emperor was already impatient: "Please be patient. Lord Wang has always been fair in his dealings and will not wrongly accuse a good official. This matter has been decided. Until this case is fully investigated, no one in the Marquis' Mansion is allowed to enter or leave at will."
The palace is now so poor that it can barely make ends meet.
He urgently needed to rob a few houses to improve his life.
Let’s start with the Hou family.
At that time, the Hou family’s house will be used as a warehouse.
No one knew what grudge the big thief had against him, but he came to plunder every once in a while.
Apart from the Imperial Palace, I have never heard of any other place being visited a second time.
Nothing more can be placed in the palace.
Hou Yuanji's heart was filled with hatred.
How fair.
With just a few words from these two people, the entire Hou family was placed under house arrest.
Without any evidence at all, the Hou family was convicted in disguise.
Wang Fugui's lips curled up into a determined smile: "Your Majesty, I obey your command."
The imperial guards who had been waiting outside came in a group, grabbed Hou Yuanji and dragged him out.
A faint laughter rang out from the golden palace.
"The commander of the Imperial Guards was dragged out by the Imperial Guards. What a joke."
"Tsk, don't you see these are all new faces? I guess they've all been replaced."
Hou Yuanji felt terrifyingly calm.
He didn't take the words of people around him seriously at all.
Because he knows that the people who will cry in the end will be those who are laughing now.
The master said that she would not let the Hou family do anything to commit suicide.
Even if he makes trouble, she will back him up, and the Hou family will not collapse.
As soon as Hou Yuanji left, officials in the court who were related to the Hou family were also implicated and taken away.
Wang Fugui felt more comfortable than ever before.
The thorn that had been piercing his heart since Hou Yuanji returned was finally removed.
The emperor could hardly hide the smile on his face: "My two beloved ministers, we must hurry up on this matter."
He couldn't wait to improve his life.
And that old man from the Hou family, it’s time to let him know what an emperor is.
Hou Yuanji was dragged all the way back to the Marquis' Mansion, where groups of guards surrounded the house in three layers.
Everyone in the Hou family was alarmed.
Old Mr. Hou, who was watering the flowers, dropped his kettle and rushed over, only to meet Hou Yuanji, who had a gloomy face.
"Grandpa, let's go to the study and talk."
Without waiting for Old Master Hou to speak, Hou Yuanji quickly signaled: "The moment of life and death for our Hou family is about to come."
The night gradually deepens.
Hou Yuanji told everyone what happened in the court in great detail, not daring to leave out anything.
Old Master Hou had a gloomy expression. He listened patiently, stroked his beard, and pondered for a long time before he sighed, "Your Majesty is still young and easily deceived.
The Wang family kid used to be a calm and composed person, but he's been so caught up in all the chores lately that he's lost his composure. He's so anxious to deal with the Hou family, he's not afraid of losing his way.
Hou Yuanji was anxious: "Grandpa, why don't you understand? The one who wants to deal with us is not Wang Fugui, but the emperor."
"Yuanji, what did grandpa tell you?"
Mr. Hou became serious: "My family has been loyal to the emperor for generations. Such words must not be mentioned again."
Hou Yuanji knew that his grandfather was somewhat blindly loyal.
If the late emperor were still alive, he would order the death penalty.
Old Master Hou would also shout "I accept the order and thank you" and then find a beam to hang himself.
This is what he told Lu Wanyin: the most difficult part of inciting rebellion against the Hou family.
"Grandpa, although my grandson is dull, he still knows how to read people's expressions."
Hou Yuanji said earnestly, "Your Majesty has made no secret of his desire to eliminate our Hou family."
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