After rebirth, I became the richest man in the capital

Chapter 168
The matter of Meng De's death could no longer be concealed shortly after he came to court, and the matter that would not have lasted for a long time was fermented in advance. For a while, rumors and various speculations spread in Beijing.

Some people lamented the fall of a generation of courtiers, some lamented how Prince Meng would react while fighting at the border, and some wanted to find out why Meng De was imprisoned and assassinated to death.

The Meng Mansion hung up simple white sails, but still closed the door to thank guests. Even the guards at the door were gone, but the door was closed tightly.

This surprised everyone. Why did the funeral be held in such a low-key manner after someone died, and even the condolences were not allowed?
The front of the bleak Marquis Wude's mansion was bleak, and the people coming and going couldn't help but look at the door, their eyes kept showing regret, and they lamented that they didn't want to leave for a long time.

How did the loyal minister and good general who used to protect the country and the people end up like this?

After the court, Xu Xiang went to the teahouse again, sat opposite the man in blue, and leaned against the window to watch the people coming and going on the street outside.

"By now the entire capital should know about Meng De's death."

An inexplicable emotion flashed in the eyes of the man in blue, and he responded softly.

"The news has spread. I believe it will be taken to the border in a few days."

Xu Xiang's face was serious, and he didn't seem to relax at all: "Although the news has spread, I dare not really be sure that the person is dead."

The man in blue raised his head and looked at Xu Xiang in surprise: "Why is Xu Xiang worried? Didn't our people see it with their own eyes?"

Xu Xiang frowned slightly: "I have to watch Meng De's burial, so I can rest assured."

The man in blue lowered his head and said, "Then wait a few more days."

Although Meng De's death seemed a bit confusing to the uninformed people, and he died in a sky prison, but in the hearts of all the people in Beijing, the admiration for Meng De was not so easy to deteriorate due to suspicion. It disappeared without warning.

Even though there are many speculations about the reasons for this, almost all the people will not talk about it blatantly, no matter how curious they are about Meng De's death.

After all, the dead are the most important. As for other reasons, it may be that Meng Shizi, who still knows nothing at the border and is still defending the territory, may be the princess of Chonghua who generously gave the porridge after the disaster of the people, or Meng De. He had just been granted the position of marquis this year, but he was still so easily involved in the affairs of the court, and even died for no reason.

But there are always a few people who can't see the peace of mind.

Inside the "Joint Eaters", the anger was a little unusually quiet. Although there were quite a few guests today, everyone who came had a faint look of grief on their faces, and they didn't say anything. They also ate quietly when they were eating. Then say "sorry", then pay the bill and leave.

Regarding this phenomenon, all the personnel in the "Joint Eater" accepted it from the weird look at the beginning to the calm acceptance at the end.

People looked at Uncle Quan and the others' calm expressions, thinking it was excessive sadness, and they didn't think otherwise.

Ten Niang hurriedly walked from the door of "Ju Di Ke" and wanted to say something when she saw Uncle Quan, but a customer came to check out and said to Uncle Quan:
"Please trouble the shopkeeper to say a word of condolences to the princess for me!"

Uncle Quan didn't say anything, just said in a calm tone: "Thank you."

After paying the bill, the man left with a sigh. Ten Niang's face turned pale instantly, her expression was bewildered, and her eyes lost focus for a moment.

"Master Hou, really..."

When Uncle Quan saw Shi Niang's appearance, he knew that Shi Niang was probably taking it seriously. Thinking of his expression when he heard the news this morning, it was similar to Shi Niang's.

He cleared his cough: "Be safe and don't be impatient."

After finishing speaking, Uncle Quan glanced at Tian Jiao who was standing upstairs, and said to Shi Niang: "You can go and discuss the matter with Tian Jiao in detail. It's a confidential matter, so it's inconvenient to talk about it here."

Shi Niang paused, knowing that there might be other things going on, but her brain was in a panic, and she couldn't think about anything else at this time, so she walked upstairs with a little vain footsteps.Seeing Shi Niang approaching, Tian Jiao said in surprise, "Shi Niang, why do you look so bad?"

Shi Niang didn't notice that Tian Jiao's attitude was wrong, she reached out and grabbed Tian Jiao's arm, and spoke with some difficulty.

"Master Hou, when did you die?"

Tian Jiao paused for a moment when she heard her words, and then realized that Shi Niang probably thought that Lord Hou was gone just like other common people.

She looked around and took Shi Niang's arm: "Come with me."

Shi Niang didn't know, so she followed Tian Jiao into the innermost private room on the second floor. Tian Jiao turned around and closed the door, looking at Shi Niang who was sitting on the seat with a pale face, her heart moved, and she suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Shi Niang, are you treating Lord Hou..."

Shi Niang sat on her seat and was distracted, she didn't hear what she was saying clearly, she raised her head to look at Tian Jiao in a daze.

"What did you say?"

Tian Jiao paused and said, "It's nothing."

Ten Niang put back her extroverted emotions, looked at Tian Jiao and said, "I want to go to the Hou's Mansion to see the princess and Lord Hou."

Tian Jiao's expression was a little strange, she shook her head: "I'm afraid not." Ten Niang couldn't accept it, and raised her voice and asked, "Why? Everyone is gone, so the court still plans to..."

Tian Jiao suddenly covered Shi Niang's mouth to stop her from speaking.

"Ten Niang, don't be so excited."

Tian Jiao sensed the movements around her, and after making sure that no one was around, she released her.

"Calm down, things are not as rumored."

Ten Niang looked at Tian Jiao blankly: "What do you mean?"

Tian Jiao whispered something in her ear, Shi Niang's expression paused, and then she seemed to relax.

She really felt like she lost her soul just now.

At this time, downstairs, Uncle Quan was paying the bill for the guests, when a few people came in suddenly, Uncle Quan thought they were guests, looked up, and frowned slightly after seeing who was walking in.

He put down the abacus in his hand, and said with a slightly cold face: "Why is Shopkeeper He here?"

The person who came was the shopkeeper He from the restaurant diagonally opposite. With a smile on his face, he saw that there were still many guests in the hall, and a look of jealousy flashed in his eyes.

"I heard that Lord Meng is gone. The old man came to greet the 'Ju Di Ke' on behalf of the owner of the 'Fan Zhai', let the tea cool down, and express our condolences!" Uncle Quan's face turned blue from his anger, and said in a cold voice: "No need! Shopkeeper He is busy, so there is no need to make this special trip."

Shopkeeper He smiled indifferently at Uncle Quan's cold treatment.

(End of this chapter)