Chapter 858 How did we happen to encounter robbers?
Sang Zhixia only learned about the Sang family's affairs ten days after the order to confiscate their property was issued, and at this time, the Sang family was only one small step away from being forced to leave Kyoto.
After all their properties were investigated and confiscated, their former wealth vanished into thin air. Faced with the huge hole that needed to be filled urgently, these people were simply unable to repay the debt within the deadline.
And when the roof was leaking, it happened to rain all night, and there was chaos there on the night of the house being raided.
Liu Qingfang took a sip of tea and said, "It's a huge family over there, with all the direct and collateral branches gathered together. On ordinary days, when everyone is getting along, it seems quite peaceful, but once disaster strikes, how can there not be chaos?"
"I heard that the man from the third room ran away with the family's hidden money, and that night the head of the family was very angry. We still don't know what happened."
Sang Zhixia looked strange after hearing this: "Weren't they all confiscated? What else could they have taken?"
"What else could it be?"
Nan curled his lips slightly, unable to suppress a gloating sneer, and sarcastically said, "When they raided that place, they nearly pried up all the tiles in the garden. Count how many ants are nesting in there. There are so many that nothing can hide. But don't we still have the deed to the house?"
"That mansion was personally awarded by Emperor Yongshun to the imperial concubine's mother's family. It takes up half the street inside and out. It's worth a lot of money."
Sangzhixia is getting older and is recuperating at home. No one bothers her unless it is something too important.
Therefore, this topic was brought up for the first time today. Nan Weiwei babble, "The people from the third house probably want to take the land deed, sell it, and run away."
"Who knew? My luck was really bad. Before I even left the city, I ran into a group of robbers. They robbed me of everything I had on the spot. They even took away my valuable coat. A lot of people came to watch me laugh."
In the past, no one would mention such an embarrassing thing as being robbed. They would just cover their rotten feet with a smelly rag, cover up what could be covered, and keep their mouths shut.
But it’s no longer possible now.
The Sang family became a lost cause overnight. The man from the third branch lost more than he gained. He lost things and got no money. In desperation, he went straight to the government office to report the thief and have him arrested.
Sang Zhixia chuckled thoughtfully, "This is the capital, under the Emperor's feet. Even at night there are always night watchmen. How did this group of bandits happen to run into people from the third house?"
Is this really such a coincidence?
Nan shrugged and said, "Who knows?" The people who were playing with Nuonuo and Yuanbao nearby were very sensitive and looked up at the same time. They said in unison, "It's not me!"
Xu Mingyang was about to cry: "Sister-in-law is really not me."
"I've been staying at home these past few days. My eldest brother and my older brother won't let me go out. I really don't know anything."
Sang Yanyou held Yuanbao in his arms with an innocent look on his face, and a hint of regret was revealed in his confident tone: "I really didn't expect it to be like this. What a pity..."
If he had known that such a joke would happen over there, he should not have stayed at home!
Chen Yun knew that if the gang came under suspicion, he, as the brains, would be the first to bear the brunt of the blame. So, he pointed at himself calmly and said innocently, "Late-night robbery? Me?"
Sang Zhixia grabbed a fruit and threw it out, feeling both amused and helpless. Chen Yun raised his hand to catch it, smiled and took a bite.
Liu Qingfang also smiled and said, "If you ask me, it's not necessarily these children at home."
"My family members didn't mention it much because they were afraid of disturbing your quiet pregnancy. But there's been a lot of excitement outside lately, and you never know if there will be some smart-aleck people out there."
All the Xu family members, young and old, are favored by the emperor, and the threshold to enter the Xu family is also high.
The relationship between the two families is no secret. In the face of the Sang family's disaster, some people will try to take the opportunity to show goodwill, which is also a way to test the waters.
After all, everyone knows that Xu Yu and his wife have a good relationship. If you can please Sang Zhixia, won’t your chances of talking to Xu Yu be greater?
Sang Zhixia heard the hidden meaning in her words and laughed, "I've already told you that you're just being clever. Now you don't have to worry about it anymore."
"By the way, I heard that General Chen is on his way back to Beijing. When will he arrive?"
Although they haven't seen each other for several years, Sang Zhixia believes that he and Chen Nianhe still have some friendship like old friends.
General Chen has returned home from a long journey, so she has to express her gratitude in some way.
Upon hearing this, Liu Qingfang said helplessly in a low voice, "We've arrived."
At the moment when Sang Zhixia showed surprise, Chen Yun said quickly: "My grandfather is already more than ten years younger."
Sang Zhixia was amused by this statement.
Chen Yun muttered, "Before my grandfather learned that our troops had arrived in the capital, he secretly sent a memorial to the capital requesting retirement. The emperor actually tacitly agreed at the time."
Chen Nianhe was very relieved to hear Jiang Yubai's hint. He felt that after going through so many hardships in his life, he could finally live a peaceful old age.
So he immediately arranged matters in the northwest, and with a small team of ten people, he traveled day and night towards Kyoto.
According to the rules of past dynasties, generals had to return to Beijing to hand over military power and tiger talismans after taking off their armor, and Chen Nianhe was no exception.
However, Chen Nianhe was cheated.
Jiang Yubai had no intention of letting him go at all.
Therefore, Chen Nianhe, who was still on the way, was completely unprepared for this. In order to keep it secret, he never revealed his whereabouts to anyone and missed the best opportunity to receive the order.
By the time he entered Kyoto in a low-key manner, the official uniform of the Minister of War had been delivered to the Chen family for more than a month, and the imperial edict of appointment was also enshrined in the Chen family's ancestral hall.
Chen Nianhe remained silent in the ancestral hall for a very long time. In the face of Chen Tai's fear, he did not dare to disobey the order. However, when he went to court early this morning, his face was very gloomy.
Chen Yun cautiously glanced outside and confirmed that Xu Yu, who had also gone to court today, had not returned. He covered his mouth with his hand and whispered, "I think Uncle Xu is going to get beaten."
Even if you are lucky enough not to be beaten, you will definitely be scolded.
After all, if the emperor could have trapped the old fox Chen Nianhe to the bottom of the pit, it would have been impossible without Xu Yu's instigation.
Although Chen Nianhe is old, the old man still has the same hot temper as always.
It can be imagined that the court must be very lively today.
However, surprisingly, Chen Nianhe neither hit nor scolded anyone.
He changed into a new official robe and stood at the head of the military generals, his expression solemn and calm, which was in line with the demeanor of the head of the Ministry of War.
The tiger talisman in the northwest was successfully taken into Jiang Yubai's hands. From then on, all military power was under the control of the imperial power, and there was no internal worry about war for the time being.
Jiang Yubai highly praised Chen Nianhe's achievements in defending the northwest and rewarded him with many things.
When the court was dismissed, Xu Yu stood still and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I have something important to report."
What Xu Yu meant was that it was inconvenient to talk with so many people around, so we should go to the Imperial Study to have a small meeting.
However, Jiang Yubai smiled considerately, as if he cared about his minister, and said gently, "No rush."
"My dear minister, you have been busy checking the accounts for days, and it must be hard work. If there is anything, we can still discuss it tomorrow."
Didn’t you see that sparks were about to burst from Chen Nianhe’s eyes?
If he let Xu Yu stay as he wished at this time, how could Xu Yu be beaten?
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