Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

The night is as dark as ink, so thick that it seems like you could drip insoluble ink.

Mao Xiang sat alone in the room, the flickering candlelight illuminating his slightly haggard face.

The light and shadows danced on the wall like ghosts, seemingly reflecting his chaotic inner world at the moment.

Mao Xiang sighed softly, stood up and slowly walked to the door.

The movement was slow and heavy, as if carrying a heavy burden.

He reached out and slowly pulled open the bolt. The sound of the bolt turning was particularly clear in the silent night.

Almost at the moment the bolt was opened, Manager Wang flashed in like a ghost.

I saw that the other party's steps were hurried and his expression was extremely panicked.

Manager Wang walked quickly forward, hunched over, as if he was afraid of being seen.

He lowered his voice into Maoxiong's ear, and his whispers were like the hissing of a poisonous snake, with a hint of chill.

"Sir, it's not good!
They have already said that if you insist on investigating, your family members may be in danger of losing their lives!"

Mao Xiang's originally calm face was instantly covered with frost, becoming terrifyingly gloomy.

The light in his eyes suddenly became complex and unpredictable, with anger, worry, and a hint of determination.

He waved his hand subconsciously, his voice low and cold.

"Got it, you can leave now, this matter cannot be made public."

After receiving the order, Manager Wang did not dare to say anything more and quickly bowed and left.

He closed the door and left quietly, his movements so light that it seemed as if he had never been there.

At this moment, Mao Xiang's heart was like a raging sea, with waves surging and unable to calm down for a long time.

The safety of his family was like a heavy rock, pressing on Mao Xiang's heart and making it hard for him to breathe.

The justice that Mao Xiang has upheld for half his life is like a towering mountain, sacred and inviolable, and cannot be easily shaken in the slightest.

These two things are like an extremely sharp double-edged sword. Every time he thinks and weighs the pros and cons, it mercilessly pricks every nerve of Mao Xiang.

He paced back and forth in the room quickly, his steps messy and heavy.

It seemed as if every step was stepping on the tip of my heart, making a dull sound.

Mao Xiang's eyes inadvertently fell on the Xiuchun sword on the wall that was personally given to him by Zhu Yuanzhang. The blade was emitting a cool and dim light, as if silently telling of past glory and mission.

Once upon a time, this knife accompanied him through life and death.

He eliminated corrupt officials for the court and fought for justice, leaving behind many glorious achievements.

However, now it is like an insurmountable chasm, plunging Mao Xiang into endless struggle.

He looked at the knife, his eyes full of pain and confusion, and muttered to himself.

"Do I really have to give up what I have been holding on to for the sake of my family?

I have lived a life of integrity, how can I retreat at this critical moment? "

However, thinking of the people who were wronged and the bottomless dark forces in the court, his eyes gradually became firm, and he gritted his teeth and said, "No, I can't let the evil succeed, and I can't let my family get hurt.

I, Mao Xiang, must come up with a foolproof plan!"

In the end, Mao Xiang decided to collect evidence secretly, both to protect his family and to fight for justice.

Relying on the deep network of contacts he had accumulated over the years in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Mao Xiang acted cautiously.

Every step is like walking on thin ice, and any carelessness may bring devastating disaster to the family.

At the same time, Zhu Gang was also making intensive preparations.

As a man of sharp mind and ruthless means, Zhu Gang knew that only by finding conclusive evidence could he completely overthrow the Lin family and thus prompt Mao Xiang to stand firmly on his side.

In the study, Zhu Gang stared at the piles of clues and information on the table.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he smiled coldly and said, “These old foxes of the Lin family are hiding deep enough.

But your doom is coming. I, Zhu Gang, will not stop until the Lin family is uprooted!"

After that, Zhu Gang ordered his men, "Speed ​​up the investigation of the Lin family's dealings with the mysterious forces, and conduct an in-depth study of the conflicts of interest between other court officials and the Lin family, and don't let go of any clues.

If there are any omissions, I will bring my head to you!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang also heard about this matter.

He was extremely sensitive to the power struggles in the court. Like a vigilant eagle, he always paid attention to every move in the court.

After listening to the report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhu Yuanzhang urgently summoned Zhu Biao and Zhu Gang into the palace.

Zhu Biao was calm and kind. After entering the hall, he performed the ceremony in a proper manner.

Then he said with a worried look: "Father, I know that this matter is of great importance. The court may be in turmoil because of it. I hope your majesty will make the final decision."

Zhu Gang had a neither humble nor arrogant look, and there was a hint of ambition in his eyes.

He clasped his fists and said, "Father, I think this is a good opportunity to rectify the government and we must not miss it."

After listening to the reports from his two sons, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and fell into a long silence.

After a long while, he slowly said, “We must be extremely careful in this matter.

We can neither let the mastermind escape the law, nor easily anger a powerful force like the Lin family.

The court meeting is where important matters are decided. You can find an appropriate time to bring up the issue for discussion and pool everyone's wisdom to break the impasse, but you must not disrupt the order of the court.

Otherwise, the court will be unstable and the world will be in chaos!"

Zhu Biao replied respectfully: "I understand. I will put the overall interests of the court first and will not lose the big picture for the sake of small things."

Zhu Gang nodded slightly, "Don't worry, father. I will not let those criminals go unpunished and will restore justice to the court."

After leaving the palace, Zhu Biao and Zhu Gang returned to their respective mansions and continued to plan how to break the complicated chess game.

Soon, the time for court attendance on the first day of the lunar calendar arrived.

As the morning light breaks, the imperial city appears even more majestic and solemn in the dim light.

It was still early in the morning, and all the officials, dressed in exquisite court robes according to their ranks and with solemn expressions, hurriedly stepped into the open space on the steps near the Fengtian Hall.

In front of the Fengtian Hall, the steps are stacked up, like a ladder leading to the pinnacle of power.

The civil officials wore tall hats, wide belts, and held tablets in their hands.

These officials had a calm and dignified look on their faces, and each step they took was neither hasty nor slow, fully displaying the demeanor of scholars.

The generals wore helmets and armor, and stood tall. Their reserved heroism concealed a murderous spirit, and their neat steps seemed to be able to crush all obstacles.

The eunuch on duty stood upright on the high platform and shouted in a shrill voice: "Salute!"

All the officials bowed in unison and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor!"

The voice was powerful and passionate, and it echoed for a long time in front of the Fengtian Hall, as if it was a kind of awe and oath to the imperial power.

The court meeting began and some routine affairs were reported in turn.

Under the huge shadow of the "Northern Pacification Office Riot Case", these affairs seemed dull and were just a formality.

Zhu Biao and Zhu Gang listened absent-mindedly, their minds all on the Mao Xiang case and the power of the Lin family that they were about to report.

The two people's eyes met from time to time, conveying a hint of tension and anticipation.

Finally, during a break, Zhu Biao respectfully asked Zhu Yuanzhang for instructions and reported the Mao Xiang case and the situation of the Lin family.

In an instant, the court fell into deathly silence.

Everyone's eyes were like spotlights, focused on Zhu Biao and Zhu Gang.

The faces of the officials who had interests related to the Lin family turned pale instantly.

Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads and their eyes were filled with fear, as if a disaster was about to happen.

(End of this chapter)