Chapter 265 Impatient to Close the Net
It's a bit early to close the net.
Xiao Qing secretly glanced at Fu Mingyi out of the corner of her eye, wondering why he hadn't waited for her to catch all the fish before appearing, as they had originally agreed.
She wasted so much time talking, only to catch Lord Sun? What a waste!
King Xiang hasn't even appeared yet!
And if he just walks out like that... wouldn't that expose the secret passage that she had Zhao Youchen secretly build later?
Xiao Qing was a little worried.
However, Fu Mingyi rarely changes his mind at the last minute, so there must be a reason.
The situation took a sudden turn, leaving Lord Sun somewhat bewildered.
The soldiers of the city defense battalion have been brought under control by Zhao Youchen and Zhao Ziyuan.
He didn't quite understand why the situation had changed so drastically in the blink of an eye.
Furthermore, what does it mean to ask "Are there still city defense battalions nowadays?"
Could something have happened to the city defense battalion?
Won't!
That coward Wang Xiang is in his hands.
Even if the Wang family is incompetent, mobilizing the city's defense battalion is not a problem.
Besides, this was something we had no choice but to do. Everyone was just trying to survive!
Fu Mingyi's gaze slowly swept over the person in front of him.
Among these people, there might be someone who gave him the jade.
How did Lord Sun know about the "High Mountain Flowing Water Jade"?
Previously, he had focused a large part of his attention on Feiyanju.
It now seems that although Feiyan Residence is connected to the Yingzhou incident, it is likely that Feiyan Residence was not the mastermind behind today's events.
If those people were present, his every move would certainly be under scrutiny.
His attitude will also provide a reference for their next steps.
Who is holding that piece of white jade?
Are they former members of Yongxiao Palace?
still……
Fu Mingyi looked at Lord Sun.
This should be a breakthrough point.
The commander was dead, and the soldiers of the city defense battalion were not completely inflexible fools.
Moreover, the current situation is clearly different from what their superiors said!
Wasn't it said that the young emperor was a fake emperor?
Wasn't it said that the Grand Tutor held the emperor hostage to command the world?
Didn't they say that the Prime Minister and Prince Yan had long been dissatisfied with the government and were determined to uphold justice?
Now……
The emperor doesn't seem fake.
The Grand Tutor also had great control.
The Prime Minister... I didn't see him.
Prince Yan... I didn't see him.
The city defense battalion brothers who were supposed to be reinforcements... were not seen.
Is there any worse or more ridiculous coup than this?
Are they really that foolish and being made a fool of?
Some people threw down their weapons and knelt on the ground.
"We were foolish and misled by Lord Sun and his men. We have been disrespectful to Your Majesty. Please punish us!"
The others looked at each other.
In situations like this, once one person takes the lead, others are likely to follow suit.
So, Lord Sun stared wide-eyed as the city defense soldiers he had brought with him... one by one, they defected!
“You…you…” Lord Sun was extremely shocked.
"The city defense garrison will be here soon. Even if I die here, they are nothing more than the people in front of me. What is there to fear!"
Lord Sun, fuming, wanted to ask Li Bo for help.
But this poor thing has completely fainted.
Xiao Qing suddenly remembered the list of military officers to be placed that Fu Mingyi had left behind three years ago before he went to Beiping Ancheng.
There are naturally people assigned to the city's defense forces.
It's probably already come in handy by now.
The earlier a good move is made, the greater its power.
Fu Mingyi truly lives up to his reputation as someone who thinks ten or even a hundred steps ahead for every step he takes.
Inside the Mengshan Villa, Zhao Youchen and Zhao Ziyuan were in charge of making arrangements, while outside the villa, Fu Mingyi was checking for any omissions or deficiencies.
They work together so well!
Xiao Qing loosened the dagger in his sleeve and slowly stroked the white jade.
It does indeed have the pattern of flowing water and towering mountains.
The white jade has a slightly warm feel, and its texture and temperature are both excellent.
Unfortunately, Old Sun has already been arrested, so even if she has this jade now, she has no chance to show it off.
She was lost in thought when she heard Fu Mingyi say, "Your Majesty, I request that the Mengshan Villa be searched and the traitors arrested!"
Xiao Qing nodded.
This is all standard procedure, nothing special to say about it.
She glanced at the soldiers kneeling before her, thought for a moment, and said, "Since you all admit your ignorance, you may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot go unpunished. Commander Zhao, these men are yours to educate properly. I think it would be good to have them retake some of the military examination subjects, so that they won't make mistakes due to ignorance in the future."
You can ask her to be magnanimous, and it's not impossible for her to forgive past mistakes, but don't make the same mistake again. This time, you have a criminal record.
Xiao Qing glanced at them, watching them kneel and kowtow with gratitude, and accepted it all without a care in the world.
Zhao Youchen naturally agreed.
Zhao Ziyuan stepped forward and said, "Your subject requests to join in the search of the villa."
Xiao Qing glanced at Fu Mingyi, and seeing that he didn't object, she nodded.
"The Grand Tutor can arrange this matter entirely."
Fu Mingyi accepted the order.
Everyone performed their duties and soon became busy with their own tasks.
With Lord Sun and Lord Li both taken away, Xiao Qing was left with only Fu Mingyi and Yu Zaiting.
Ma Hong stood guard by the door, his expression still showing no sign of relaxation.
Xiao Qing relaxed.
"Lord Yu, it's been three years since we last met. How have you been in Jiangzhou?"
Yu Zaiting bowed and said, "I am grateful for Your Majesty's concern. I am well, but I cannot let go of Nanhua and Your Majesty."
Xiao Qing then smiled.
"I didn't expect Lord Yu to come tonight."
Yu Zaiting was silent for a moment, then said, "I have some friendships with some of my classmates. The Wang, Sun, and Li families have been acting improperly in recent years, and I have been paying close attention to them. It was just a coincidence that I was able to enter and leave this place today by borrowing my teacher's name. However, if we do not resolve this quickly, I am afraid that we will not be able to keep this a secret for long."
"Is Prime Minister Wang well?"
"Your humble servant did not see the Prime Minister."
Xiao Qing looked at Fu Mingyi.
Fu Mingyi nodded. "The Prime Minister was taken away by people sent by the Sun family and is still in the villa."
Xiao Qing curled his lip. "We're all in the same boat. They've already forced me to hand over the Imperial Seal, why take away my allies?"
Yu Zaiting gently shook his head.
"My teacher is cautious throughout his life. Although he has some wild ideas, he is actually very timid. The matter of forcing someone to abdicate and rebel is not something my teacher can decide."
Xiao found it fascinating.
"Is Lord Yu trying to exonerate the Prime Minister?"
Yu Zaiting quickly cupped his hands in greeting. "Your humble servant dares not. My teacher is guilty, but there are different kinds of guilt."
He knelt down. "For the past few years, I have been collecting evidence of the crimes committed by the Nanhua family, including embezzling the national treasury, oppressing the people, and selling official positions."
He kowtowed heavily, "Your Majesty, I am willing to testify, I only beg Your Majesty to spare the Prime Minister's life!"
Xiao Qing looked at him in surprise, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
“These ledgers…”
Fu Mingyi smiled faintly, "Fortunately, I have the help of Lord Yu."
"The Hu family..."
Yu Zaiting said, "This family has been exploited by Sun Cheng for a long time. Even if it weren't for this incident, they wouldn't be able to hold on for long."
Why did Sun commit suicide? What happened to his wife?
Fu Mingyi said calmly, "It wasn't suicide. His wife really did it. After all, Sun Cheng wasn't a good match, and the Li family wasn't a good place to go, but Madam Sun still wanted the child in her womb."
Xiao Qing understood.
She blinked. "When did you all conspire to do this?"
Fu Mingyi smiled but didn't say anything.
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