Lin Ti invited Du Yi into the inner room and the guest took a seat.
Lin Ti had a serious expression and pretended to be heartbroken.
"Master Du, I have something to say that is difficult to say. I am hesitant and don't know whether I should say it or not."
Du Yi always disliked people who spoke in a vague and evasive manner, so he said unhurriedly, "Master Lin, you can speak as you please."
Lin Ti narrowed his triangular eyes and said, "The old emperor arranged for Zi Yao to be married to your brother, and I am grateful. The marriage between the Cui and Du families is even more comforting. But... I received a secret letter, which revealed that after the emperor arranged the marriage, the second son of Du behaved improperly and even... actually went to Xiaoyaofang to sleep with prostitutes. This..."
Du Yi interrupted indignantly and asked, "Master Lin, you accused my brother of his conduct based on only a so-called secret letter that was half-doubtful. Do you have any witnesses or physical evidence?"
"This... Lord Du, although officials' prostitution is prohibited by the "Da Rong Law", there has been no law since the founding of the country, and no one has been punished. Today, I am discussing this matter with Lord Du as Zi Yao's grandfather. Let me ask you, if this matter becomes a hot topic and everyone in the world knows about it, how will the emperor's face be? How will Prime Minister Cui's face be?"
Du Yi's face was gloomy, and he said coldly: "Lord Lin, this matter has not been investigated yet, please don't jump to conclusions. I know my brother best, and there may be some misunderstandings."
Lin Ti snorted lightly: "Misunderstanding? Lord Du, there is no smoke without fire. This news is so convincing, could it be groundless?"
Du Yi suppressed his anger and said, "Lord Lin, even if this is true, you should find out the truth first, instead of convicting my brother based on just a secret letter."
Lin Ti said sarcastically, "Master Du, I am doing this for the sake of both families. If things get out of hand, it will be difficult to resolve."
Du Yi stood up, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, Lord Lin, if my brother is really at fault, I, Du Yi, will never be partial. But before the truth comes out, Lord Lin, please don't believe in rumors and slander my brother."
After saying that, Du Yi said goodbye, leaving Lin Ti sitting there with a gloomy look on his face.
After Du Yi left Lin Ti's house, he was still furious. 놛 knew very well that Lin Ti's action was not simply for the so-called family reputation, there must be other motives behind it.
After returning home, Du Yi immediately found Du Xiong and told him what Lin Ti had said. When Du Xiong heard this, he was shocked and angry.
"Brother, someone must have framed me!" Du Xiong was so anxious that his face turned red.
Du Yi comforted him, "Don't worry, brother. I trust you, but this matter needs to be carefully considered and thoroughly investigated."
Du Xiong frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "During this period of time, I have been keeping a low profile in Anzhou and have not made any enemies with anyone. How could someone frame me like this?"
Du Yi said in a deep voice: "This matter may be related to our investigation in Anzhou. It must have touched the interests of some people, so they came up with such a despicable move."
"What should we do now?" Du Xiong asked.
Du Yi paced back and forth, thinking for a long time and then said: "Since Lin Ti threatened us with this matter, he must want us to make concessions on certain things. But we will never be led by the nose. Think back to the situation that day, is there anything suspicious?"
Du Xiong tried to recall, and suddenly a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "That day on the street, I had a slight dispute with a strange man. I wonder if this is related."
Du Yi said: "This may be a clue. We need to secretly send someone to investigate this person."
The two brothers decided to continue investigating the conspiracy behind the scenes and to find evidence to prove Du Xiong's innocence. However, what they don't know is that a bigger conspiracy is quietly approaching...
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