"The Ye family of Suzhou and Hangzhou sued Jiang Liuye, the Minister of Revenue of the current dynasty, for hiring a hitman and colluding with unscrupulous merchants."
When the Ye family's affair reached the imperial court, the emperor initially intended to gloss over it, but some clever person somehow managed to implicate Censor Fan. Who was Censor Fan? Nicknamed "Iron Mouth Fan," he and his son were known for their sharp tongues, capable of arguing with anyone in court.
From prime ministers to marshals, no one could outdo him, especially since he and his son fought side by side.
So, Your Majesty, you're going to protect me, huh? Fine, if you dare, I'll smash my head against a pillar and die right there in front of you. Then I'll be remembered in history, not you! You forced the censor to his death in court; you'll be infamous for eternity!
The man rescued by Chen Chengjing could not stand up. Ye Feng dragged his broken legs to the Prefect of the Capital and told Jiang Liuye about his crimes one by one. He also sent people from the Xu family to testify, and Ye Zheng from the inner quarters. With witnesses and evidence, Jiang Liuye had everything he needed. Even if he did not confess and accept the punishment, the Emperor had no choice but to punish him.
“Ryuya, you…”
When Yuwen Xuanhong summoned him to the Imperial Study, Jiang Liu also knew that he was doomed and that he could not even protect the Jiang family.
He was greedy and wanted to climb to a high position, so he studied the emperor's mind. The emperor saw through him, but at the same time, he blocked all his own escape routes.
"Jiang Liu will take full responsibility for all the wrongdoings. I beg Your Majesty to spare the lives of the rest of my Jiang family."
"Can."
"Jiang Liuye, Minister of Revenue, hired someone to kill the entire Ye family of fifty-four. He was corrupt and lawless, and disobeyed the Emperor's will. Therefore, he is hereby ordered to be given a cup of poisoned wine. The entire Jiang family is to be exiled three thousand li away and shall never return to the capital without being summoned. So be it."
Lu Kai thought of the emperor's favor, the bewitching drug that Yuwen Xuanhong had given to his loyal subjects.
Stay close to me, and even if something happens, I can guarantee you a proper burial.
Your family members can also live.
The man sitting on the dragon throne stroked his beard a couple of times, listening as the eunuch outside came in to report that Jiang Liu had already died.
Then, Yuwen Xuanhong gestured to Lu Kai, the palace steward, who, upon receiving the order, sent someone to find Zhanchenlou.
The Emperor intends for the Jiang family to disappear.
On the bustling main street of the capital, a person was driven out from in front of the Prime Minister's mansion. Upon closer inspection, it was Ye Feng, the eldest son of the Ye family, who had been rescued by Chen Chengjing.
Ye Zheng was still in the Prime Minister's residence, sitting in the same spot, reflecting on the words her brother had said to her.
"Sister, we have avenged ourselves."
The girl was overjoyed. She had endured humiliation and hardship for two years, walking on thin ice in the Jiang family, all for the sake of avenging the Ye family. Now that the revenge was complete, she could return to Suzhou and Hangzhou with her brother to rebuild the Ye family.
Then find a wife for your brother, and she can manage the household well while he stays home to help take care of the children. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
"Yes! Brother! Our parents can rest in peace now. When are we going to pay our respects to them?"
The man, sitting in a wheelchair, took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket and said...
"Ye Zheng, you have lost your chastity as an unmarried woman, which violates the virtues of women. You have given yourself to Jiang Liu for a reason, so you don't need to be drowned in a pig cage. I will give you some face."
"elder brother?"
Ye Zheng's voice trembled as she stared at the man in front of her in disbelief.
"What are you saying? Brother, the Ye family is gone?! It was me! It was me who endured humiliation and collected evidence to avenge our parents! It was me! Enduring the disgust..."
"You want me dead for some worthless chastity that's worthless in the face of human life? Huh? You want your own sister dead!"
"But the Ye family cannot lose face! The Ye family cannot have a daughter who has lost her virtue! Nor can it have a daughter who has given herself to the enemy!"
Ye Feng's face was contorted with rage, his facial muscles trembling. He reached out to grab his sister, but was kicked to the ground by the girl in purple.
"Get the hell out of here, you brain-dead idiot! If lightning doesn't strike you dead, God won't be so blind, you bastard!"
Xu Qiushui, representing the Xu family, traveled a thousand miles to the capital to visit the current prime minister, as instructed by her father. In reality, she only intended to bring some small gifts; Chen Yunsong would certainly not accept anything too substantial, but a small gift was worth trying.
As soon as the girl entered the courtyard, she saw Ye Zheng, whom she had spoken to before. She wanted to go over and say hello, but when she heard Ye Feng's words, Miss Xu became furious and kicked him. The curse words she used were ones she had learned from Huo Xiaolong a few days ago; otherwise, how could the eldest daughter of the Xu family know how to curse?
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