Chapter 41: Doomed
"Fusheng Boundless Heavenly Lord. Master Xiao, you are so polite."
In the courtyard of the Xiao Mansion, Yuan Tiangang came at the invitation. As soon as he entered the second door, he saluted Xiao Yuyuan who was in the house. The Xiao family didn't have anything to do with it. After all, the Xiao family except Xiao Yu who was not dealing with Yuan Tiangang due to political issues.
, other people really can’t say they are too disgusted with Yuan Tiangang, especially Xiao’s mother. At least one time Yuan Tiangang helped Xiao Zhuo solve a problem, she will remember it in her heart.
Therefore, those who expressed surprise and confusion at Yuan Tiangang's arrival were Yuwen Shiji, who had come to the Xiao family before. Thinking back to the time, Xiao Yu could be considered among the group of people who denounced Yuan Tiangang.
He was the most unhappy person. But now, Xiao Yu actually invited Yuan Tiangang to come. What happened here probably involved more than just Xiao Zhuo.
"When did the relationship between Master Xiao and Taoist Yuan become so close?" Yu Wenshiji asked tentatively. He also changed the title of Xiao Yu from Brother Nian to "Master" in his words, which was obviously a sign of alienation and caution.
"Brother Yuwen, you must have heard about Quanzi's Taoist practice, and Master Yuan is Quanzi's fellow disciple, so inviting him here today is purely for Quanzi's affairs." Shiji Yuwen was willing to work tirelessly for Xiao Zhuo's affairs.
When Xiao Zhuo came to Xiao's house to discuss the matter, Xiao Zhuo kept it in mind and told him frankly. But even so, he still failed to dispel Yu Wen Shiji's wariness.
"In that case, it is not convenient for me to disturb you here, so I will take my leave first. I will do my best to deal with your son's affairs, so I will leave." After Yu Wenshiji finished speaking, he turned and left.
"Kai'er, I'll see off your uncle Yuwen Shi." Xiao Yu ordered Xiao Kai. After watching Yu Wenshi go out of the house, he looked at Yuan Tiangang who was still standing in the distance.
When Xiao Kai saw off Yuwen Shiji, Yuan Tiangang, who thought Xiao Yu would lower his profile and come out to greet him, still stood there waiting. It wasn't until he saw Xiao Yu turning around and entering the main hall that he understood the person in front of him.
The old man still had a deep grudge against him, so he reluctantly stepped forward.
"Master Xiao..."
"Master Yuan, do you have any way to save Zhuo'er?" Yuan Tiangang had just spoken, but Xiao's mother had already hurried out of the back hall. Since Xiao's mother was concerned about Xiao Zhuo's safety, how could she still support her like Xiao Yu?
shelf.
"Mrs. Xiao." Yuan Tiangang quickly returned the gift and comforted softly: "Mrs. Xiao, don't be anxious. Let me discuss this matter with the Xiao family head." Then he looked at Xiao Yu again, but saw that Xiao Yu still had his back turned.
Fortunately, Xiao Rui, who was standing next to him, saw what happened and took the initiative to analyze and describe the incident.
"Master Yuan, to be honest, I went to the palace today to find my aunt, but my aunt said that there is a difference between monarch and minister, and that there are rules for superiority and inferiority. She ordered my father to put the family's justice first and not to offend him with angry words at this time. As long as
When Concubine Zhu's injury improves, she will intercede for her fourth brother." When Xiao Rui said this, he also sighed slightly, and seemed to understand Xiao Meiniang's behavior as a little helpless. "And according to the second
According to what I learned from General Yuwen, when General Yuwen rushed into Qingfang Garden, he did not actually see the fourth brother committing the murder. He only saw a dagger inserted in front of Concubine Zhu, and the fourth brother was beside Concubine Zhu.
Moreover, we did not see any blood on the hands of the fourth brother, so the charges against the fourth brother were all due to the correction of the two maids, and the fourth brother was the most capable person at the time, so it was difficult to escape from the involvement."
"So, the only one who can prove junior brother's innocence now is Concubine Zhu Gui." Yuan Tiangang finally came to the same conclusion as Xiao Yu. But he knew better that Zhu Gui'er could not wake up so easily.
Otherwise, why would the queen design such a situation? Such a confusing situation is the work of very few people, and naturally very few people can find out the truth. However, as long as Zhu Guier does not wake up for a day, Xiao Zhuo will not be able to escape the blame.
"Master Xiao." Although Yuan understands the crux of the matter, this does not mean that Tiangang can change anything. After all, Taoist disciples also have rules that must be followed. He cannot be allowed to carry a sword to rob a prison and kill a group of mortals.
Right! And what he can do is only with Xiao Yu’s consent. Please let Xiao Zhuo be Xiao Yu’s son! “Tomorrow, please ask the head of the Xiao family to collect the body of my junior brother.”
"Master Yuan!"
"What!"
Hearing these words, not only Xiao Yu couldn't hold his own, but even Xiao Rui and Xiao's mother looked at Yuan Tiangang anxiously, especially Xiao's mother, who would have almost collapsed if it weren't for Xiao Rui's support.
It fell over.
"Master Xiao, there is no need to be so impatient." Seeing this, Yuan Tiangang quickly explained: "Junior brother's disaster today is destined by fate. It cannot be done by human beings, and naturally it cannot be solved by human beings. Even if the poor Taoist can save him, he can't use it.
Extraordinary method. As long as Master Xiao collects the body of Junior Brother, I will find a way to save Junior Brother's life, but from now on, Junior Brother may not be able to reappear in front of others."
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"I have met the Queen."
Wang Shichong was frightened to the point where Xiao Meiniang suddenly appeared in his home. He quickly knelt down and said, "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are here?"
"Wang Shichong, has your official career been smooth these days?" Xiao Meiniang asked, as if she knew everything about Wang Shichong's recent affairs.
"Thanks to the empress and Yuwen... and the queen's love, I can serve as the patrol envoy of the capital. If the empress needs me, I will go through fire and water to repay the favor of the empress." Although he was full of fear at Xiao Meiniang's appearance,
Wang Shichong also knew that Xiao Meiniang would not come to him for no reason. After what happened with Yuan Ziyan, Wang Shichong knew that with the inhuman ability in front of him,
Only by doing his best to welcome him can he save his life and even get some benefits. But he is more worried that mountains will not grow and water will not take shape. He will rely on the people in front of him to rise to the top, and in the end he himself will be ruined.
What a death fate. But right now, he still had something to hold on to in the opponent's hands, let alone Xiao Meiniang's inhuman strength, and he had no choice but to surrender.
"Don't worry, I won't let you go through fire and water, you are still of great use." In a soft voice, Xiao Meiniang looked around Wang Shichong's residence, but she could not find a place where she could sit down that satisfied her. "Tomorrow you will
In the city, just let me deal with all the dead people who have not passed the first seven days."
"What should be done with the dead who have not passed the age of seven?" Wang Shichong was a little puzzled. Although it is not difficult to handle this kind of thing based on his position, preventing the dead from passing the age of seven is a violation of folk customs.
, it would be okay if it were just Liao Liao, but if there are too many incidents, it will inevitably lead to public resentment, and I am afraid he will be the one to bear the consequences...
"It's okay to bury, burn, or mutilate, as long as you don't leave the whole body." After saying that, Xiao Meiniang took another object from her fingers and handed it to Wang Shichong and said, "Or you can stab the corpse with this object.
Yes, but you have to be careful not to hurt yourself. As for the follow-up matters, Yu Wenhuaji will help you deal with the aftermath. As long as you handle the matter well, I will not treat you badly."
"I will try my best to handle this matter." Wang Shichong reached out to take the object, and when he lowered his head, he saw that it was a thin, slightly curved white claw-like thing.
Chapter completed!