Chapter 167 Death of Wei Xiao
Mr. Fu knew that his daughter had contributed a lot to the Fu family, and he was worried about how to share the money with her. If the Fu family's property was not given to her, how would she feel?
Now that she was conferred the title of princess, she could not get involved with merchants, which just solved Mr. Fu's urgent need.
After all, giving the family business to his daughter would be like letting it fall into the hands of outsiders, and Mr. Fu couldn't bear to do that.
"I just don't know what my daughter has done to be appreciated by the emperor." Master Fu asked respectfully.
"Don't worry about it. Mr. Fu knows the matter right now." said the eunuch.
"I understand." Mr. Fu didn't ask any more questions.
Back in Chaozhou, Wei Xiao had not received any news on Meng Yuan's life or death. He only received a letter from Meng Ze, in which he was comforted not to worry too much.
Wei Xiao finally felt relieved. This trip was carried out in accordance with a secret order, which should have been a very good thing, but he did not expect that Meng Yuan would get into trouble. If it was not an emergency, he did not want to use this as an excuse to ask Meng Ze for help.
Now the life and death of Lu Xingzhi and the Third Prince are unpredictable. Wei Xiao weighed the pros and cons in his mind. He dared not act rashly as the flood issue could easily offend people. Now he could only do his best to find Zhang Heng.
It took Wei Xiao some time to search for Zhang Heng. Seeing that Zhang Heng had no intention of flood control, the Chaozhou officials were happy for it and helped him a lot in the search.
When the carriages and horses were leaving the city, some famine-stricken people came to beg for food. Wei Xiao frowned and said impatiently: "Drive them away."
"Sir, sir, please save me. My children are still young. Now the flood has submerged the crops. My husband has been captured to repair the dam. Sir, please save him for his dedication to Dayan." The woman with a headscarf begged.
Wei Xiao said nothing, but just watched coldly as the servant kicked the man away.
The child cried and carefully crawled towards his mother who was kicked down, protecting her with his small body.
However, Wei Xiao was not moved at all. If people don't climb up, their lives will be worthless and they will be humiliated.
When Wei Xiao saw Zhang Heng, the people in the latter's yard quietly dispersed.
"My surname is Wei. I'm entrusted by your Excellency to take you to the capital." Wei Xiao followed the emperor's oral order and sat there with a superior attitude.
Zhang Heng said: "I don't know whose orders you are following."
"It's not your turn to ask questions." Wei Xiao didn't have much patience. He stood up and patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder. "No matter who you belong to now, put away your thoughts. You have to do whatever the noble wants you to do. Don't play tricks, otherwise your head will be chopped off."
Zhang Heng glanced at the servant, then calmly withdrew his gaze after a moment, bowed and said, "I wonder why the noble wants me to return to the capital."
Wei Xiao chuckled and said, "Your Highness's thoughts are beyond our comprehension. You must keep today's events a secret. If you reveal even a single word to others, you should know the consequences."
Zhang Heng said nothing more.
Wei Xiao had a good lunch in the mansion, but he was not satisfied with this treatment. He always felt that the man did not pay enough attention to him, but he did not want to pursue it too much.
"Lord Zhang, you can get ready now. Don't make me wait too long." Wei Xiao said before leaving.
Zhang Heng bowed and nodded humbly. After he left, he instructed, "Tell His Highness the Sixth Prince about this."
When Meng Ze learned about this, he couldn't help but sneer: "What a great Wei Xiao, he is threatening me."
Asking Zhang Heng to put his mind aside is threatening him.
No matter who the person behind Wei Xiao is, to Meng Ze, he is not one of their own. Zhang Heng was advised by his father. Now that his father is on his side, he will certainly not make things difficult for him on this matter. I'm afraid Wei Xiao has a close relationship with the fourth brother.
Meng Ze couldn't help but narrow his eyes. He couldn't let Wei Xiao stay any longer. He had the leverage over him in his hand. If he told the Fourth Brother one day, he would definitely make a big fuss about it. Not to mention that he dared to use this leverage to threaten him to save his life.
Meng Ze sneered and whispered something in the servant's ear.
Wei Xiao received Zhang Heng's invitation three days later.
He went there happily. This time, Zhang Heng was well prepared, and he was also a minister in the court, so he would definitely treat him well. Therefore, Wei Xiao also went there after making grand preparations.
However, the Zhang family did not make deliberate preparations as Wei Xiao expected, which was a slap in Wei Xiao's face.
"It seems that my official position is too low and I am not in the eyes of Lord Zhang." Wei Xiao suppressed his resentment. The Duke's Mansion looked down on him, Ning Ran looked down on him, but that was fine. Zhang Heng was just a small official. What right did he have to ignore him?
Even someone as calm as Zhang Heng could not help but frown. He did not know how the Fourth Prince could find such a vain and mercenary person to do things for him. However, it was reassuring to see that he was so short of manpower.
He sneered in his heart, but waved his hand without showing any expression.
Two rows of secret guards then appeared.
At night, a carriage fell from the river bank.
Wei Xiao was washed to the riverside, but he survived the ordeal. However, a huge rock was tied under his body. He grabbed the bank and tried to climb up, but he had already lost his strength.
Few people can escape from such a situation. Isn't he the man of destiny?
The warm sun gradually rose, and Wei Xiao persisted like this for several hours.
The stone tied under his body was getting heavier and heavier, which was the reason why he lost all his strength. Wei Xiao was a little panicked. Fortunately, he saw a woman with a headscarf passing by with a child in her arms.
"Save me, help!" Wei Xiao couldn't help but shout.
The woman was thin from hunger and had caught a cold. She glanced at him from a distance.
Wei Xiao also recognized them; they were the mother and daughter who had begged for food from him that day.
"Save me, and I promise to make sure you have enough food and clothing for the rest of your life." Wei Xiao said with all his strength.
The woman smiled bitterly and said, "My child was beaten to death by you that day. My husband was also exhausted to death. I have no worries about food and clothing. I am alone and don't care anymore. Sir, I have been hungry for too long and I don't have the strength to save you."
Wei Xiao saw clearly that what she was holding in her arms was the rotting body of a young child.
"Save me." Wei Xiao couldn't help shedding tears because of fear.
"You dog officials deserve to die." The woman smiled slightly, her tone calm and cold.
Wei Xiao couldn't stop crying and felt extremely regretful.
If he had been kind enough to save the mother and daughter that day, could he have also saved himself today?
The thought of karma made him feel a chill in his heart.
He knew he was wrong, he really knew he was wrong.
Wei Xiao couldn't help but pray in his heart, asking God to let him go.
But in the next moment, huge waves came and covered the sky. When the waves calmed down, Wei Xiao's figure was no longer on the shore.
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"Have you heard that the man sent by the capital to control the flood drank alcohol last night and his carriage fell into the river. With such a big flood, I'm afraid even the body won't be found."
"I heard he is still very young. Everyone calls him Lord Wei."
"He is not a good official either. He asks people to bring prostitutes to his residence every day. On the other hand, Lord Lu is busy on the front line every day. He is a practical person."
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In Beijing, Ning Ran's finger was inexplicably scratched that night.
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