Chapter 188 Want to run? Tie it up!
News spread that the imperial edict had been delivered to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
People in the capital were talking about it.
"As expected of the Duke of Zhenguo, the Emperor values him very much."
"Of course, he followed the late emperor to conquer the world."
"What a pity! I heard that the Duke of Zhenguo had a broken vertebra. I'm afraid he will have to lie in bed for the rest of his life."
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Wen Zhemao didn't sleep all night and his face was covered with blue stubble.
The concubine pushed the door open and brought tea and snacks, "Master, why do you look so bad? Eat something and get some rest."
Wen Zhemao was getting annoyed and opened the tray, "Get out and don't bother me!"
"Master..." The concubine was so frightened that her face turned pale and she stumbled away.
The teapot shattered and hot tea flowed out, emitting steam.
Wen Zhemao recalled Bai Wutong's eyes and expression.
The Duke of Zhenguo is definitely in great danger this time.
As for today's imperial edict, it is most likely a cover-up, the purpose of which is to appease the people living in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion first.
He stood up and paced back and forth impatiently.
"No, we can't hope for the best!"
He quickly went out and returned to his bedroom.
Mother Wen was stunned, "Why are you here?"
Didn’t he go find a concubine? Why do you still have the heart to come here?
"Hurry up and call Wen Hongmiao back!"
This is his eldest son whom he values the most and also the most capable of his three sons.
If nothing had happened to the Duke of Zhenguo, Wen Hongmiao would have been able to take part in the imperial examination in November and would have definitely been on the list, or even in the top three!
But now I can only give up.
Although Wen Zhemao wanted to send all three sons away, he even wanted to send his family away. But he couldn't do it. Not to mention that many people left, it would definitely attract the emperor's attention, which would be tantamount to incriminating himself.
Secondly, there are too many people and the target is too big, so it is easy to be wiped out in one fell swoop.
If there is really no escape this time, as long as the eldest son is still alive, the Wen family still has hope!
Seeing that he looked solemn, Mother Wen did not dare to ask more questions and immediately sent someone to go to the academy.
An hour later.
Wen Hongmiao came back, bowed and saluted gracefully, "Father, may I ask why you suddenly called me back?"
"All of you get out."
After everyone left, even Wen's mother, Wen Zhemao spoke, "I did something wrong, and I'm afraid the entire Wen family will be executed! You are the person my father values most. Pack up your things today and leave the capital immediately. I will give you a new identity, and you can go to Yangzhou and hide your identity and live a low-key life."
"Don't think about revenge, and don't think about returning to the capital. You are so famous in the academy, and many people have seen you. If you want to revive the Wen family, remember, you must find a smart woman, so that the child you have together can inherit your virtues. Then you can let him take the imperial examination and return to the capital!"
Wen Hongmiao was confused. "Father, what are you talking about? What did you do?"
"I... I assassinated Concubine Zhao together with the Duke of Zhenguo. The Emperor has already taken action against the Duke of Zhenguo. I'm afraid I'll be the next one."
"What!" Wen Hongmiao's face changed drastically, "Father, you are not kidding, are you?"
"How could I joke about such a thing! Hurry up and pack your things, we'll leave tonight." Wen Zhemao opened the secret door of the study without waiting for his answer, "Here is the wealth accumulated by my Wen family for generations."
In addition to gold, silver and jewelry, there are also various books and calligraphy.
Wen Zhemao handed him the banknotes and said, "This thing is light, you should bring more and sew them into the lining of your clothes, so that it will be safer."
"Take two ingots of silver and ask the accountant to change them into small change. Remember, be careful of others when you are outside and don't show your wealth to others. If these two ingots of silver are seen by outsiders, it may bring you a fatal disaster!"
Wen Zhemao had been outside the capital and knew that many places had bad water and produced unruly people.
My eldest son is smart, but he has never seen the other side of the world.
All he saw and took in was the capital.
"Don't take the remaining valuables. They are too heavy and will delay your trip. Also, you need to change your clothes. Take some of these books and calligraphy."
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Two hours later.
Wen Hongmiao finally accepted the reality.
He has already packed his luggage.
Also setting off tonight was a very ordinary carriage and two servants.
They were the two most capable fighters in the Wen family and were absolutely loyal.
As night falls.
The capital city gradually became quiet.
There is less than an hour left before the city gates close.
A carriage drove cautiously out of the back door of the Wen Mansion.
Wen Zhemao did not dare to go out to see him off, but just watched quietly behind the door.
Mother Wen was heartbroken. "Master, do we have to let Hongmiao go to worship our ancestors? He is going to take the imperial examination soon. How can he leave the capital at will? If he gets sick by accident..."
"Shut up!" Wen Zhemao shouted, "That's the ancestral land of our Wen family. Of course, such an important event as ancestor worship should be left to the eldest son! From today on, don't mention this matter again, or you'll stay in your room and don't come out!"
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The carriage swayed and soon entered the main street.
Just before the city gates closed, many people were in a hurry to get out.
A long line of carriages formed in front of the city gate.
After waiting for a long time, they finally arrived.
The soldiers guarding the city simply took a quick look and said, "Your carriages need to be checked over to the side."
Wen Hongmiao's heart was in turmoil. He asked through the door curtain, "Our documents are complete. Why do we need to check?"
"Just go if I tell you to go. Why are you talking so much nonsense? If you don't want to go, then don't go out! Next one!"
There was no other choice, Wen Hongmiao could only ask the coachman to drive the car to the side.
As soon as we arrived at the place, the curtain was suddenly lifted.
A guard looked at Wen Hongmiao coldly, "Want to run? Tie him up!"
"Hey, you guys..."
Before he could call for help, his mouth was covered.
The Wen family has long been surrounded by spies sent by the emperor.
Even if a fly flies out, they will be discovered, let alone a living person!
After a moment.
The empty carriage drove out of the capital.
A servant of the Wen family saw it leave the city gate and turned away.
"Master, the eldest young master has already left the capital!"
"Okay!" Wen Zhemao was finally relieved and no longer as anxious as before. "Go, have someone prepare a table of good wine and food, and invite everyone in the family to come together!"
I'm afraid there won't be many days like this in the future...
Enjoy the time you have left.
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