Hou Men Splendid

Chapter 124 Rumors and gossip

This case that was uncovered many years ago has never been tired of being passed on. Who can say that the Shao family has so many points worth mentioning? Who made the current Shao family's master attract much attention in front of the little emperor.

Well-meaning people analyzed the matter of Shao Ziyu and his wife's separation. Why did they rush to separate the family? The Shao family was not separated as a whole, but only five rooms were separated, so it would be impossible to live on.

The man Shao Ziyu has turned over the grandfather of the old man of the Shao family. Can there be no hatred? Back then, he was able to cooperate with the robbers to kill the young Shao Ziyu's parents. After the case was solved, who knew that this little boy The husband and wife can still live in peace in Shao's mansion, they must be separated because they are afraid of being killed.

Some people make such an analysis, and naturally some people think it's very reasonable. Isn't this the case that happened just now? The younger brother set fire to his brother's whole family, and even involved innocent people in a plan to steal the day. Naturally, the Shao family can have it.

People who make rumors don't mind speculating with the greatest malice, so this word naturally reached Master Shao's ears very quickly.

The Shao family has just started to improve, and the case of that year is a stain that will never be erased. Mr. Shao was angry with those who feared that the world would not be chaotic, and sent people to report to the officials. The officers and soldiers went to the teahouse to arrest these storytellers. After being locked up in prison for three to five days, as soon as he came out, people went to the teahouse to talk about it.

How can this be considered to be right and wrong? What they are clearly saying is the truth. In order to prevent the public from having doubts, their fact has been corroborated by many parties. Why, they are afraid of being told.

It is impossible for Mr. Shao to arrest all the storytellers in the teahouses in Luodu City, and even if they are arrested, they cannot be silenced. What's more, the more you talk about this kind of thing, the more they talk about it. But not only storytellers have long mouths.

So, it was the high-spirited Mr. Shao who suddenly became ill with anger.

It was reported in the court that Mr. Shao was sick at home. How could one guess that what his grandfather had done would be unfavorable to his nephew? The little emperor saw that Mr. Shao hadn't come for a few days, so he sent someone to the Shao's house to give condolences .

It's okay if it's not condolences. On the afternoon after the condolences, Mr. Shao dragged his sick body into the palace to thank him.

At that time, Lin Wenxi was teaching Xiao Jingyi, and when he heard that the Minister Shao asked to see him, he didn't let Lin Wenxi leave. The little prince thought simply and let Elder Shao come in.

No, while thanking you, the little emperor asked why, and Mr. Shao said "like weeping and complaining" about these right and wrong rumors outside.

The little emperor turned his head to look at Lin Wenxi, he still had a certain dependence on this master and his assistant ministers, "Is Master Shao's statement true?"

"The emperor should have known about the robbery back then. General Gu sent his former subordinate Lord Lei to join forces with the robbers to rob the relief bank and kill Shao Changzhong and his wife and several innocent officers and soldiers at that time. This case was really brought to light two years ago. Shao Your Excellency is the grandson of Old General Gu, there are some rumors out there, Master Shao, you don’t need to take it to heart.” Lin Wenxi didn’t mind the details, and told the emperor the whole thing, and added another sentence at the end. The storytellers in the teahouse are serious, and their spirits are too low.

"I know about this matter." Xiao Jingyi nodded, "However, the mistakes made by Old General Gu have nothing to do with Mr. Shao. Such rumors outside are really too much."

Lin Wenxi didn't let go of such a good opportunity to teach, "Your Majesty, you just have to be tolerant at this time, knowing that you have done nothing wrong, why bother yourself because of such a trivial matter." It's not a three-year-old child, you can't touch it, you can't say it.

Mr. Shao's face turned slightly blue at this time, if he still couldn't hear the irony in it, his life would be in vain, so Mr. Shao knelt there, and said a lot of words arrogantly, and there was nothing wrong with it. Explaining the sad feeling of being wronged, my grandfather was at fault and did something wrong, but it was his brother who died. Although he was not born to the same mother, he grew up together. He loves the youngest brother very much, let alone It is going to kill his nephew and daughter-in-law. Now that it is said outside, it is getting worse and worse. Mr. Shao feels wronged and wronged.

The little emperor knew it, but he didn't know the grievances and grievances in it. Based on his preconceived notion, he thought that the old man of the Shao family was a good person, so his words would have an effect on the little emperor.

He almost didn't bring out his loyalty and patriotism. Lin Wenxi looked at the expression on the little emperor's face, and saw that Mr. Shao finally stopped, bowed his hands to the emperor, and then said to Mr. Shao, "Master Shao, in this way, you Let alone being sick, with your illness, the two children, Ziyu and Qingran, don’t have to feel sorry for you.” Let such a good uncle be slandered by rumors, as a junior, how could he Ann, right, I have to rush to the door to apologize.

Lin Wenxi would naturally dismantle his position, turned to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, Master Shao has been wronged so much, why not allow him to rest at home for a few more days."

Another look of concern, "Sir Shao, please relax. The clear will be clear and the turbid will be turbid. These things will pass in a blink of an eye."

Master Shao's expression froze, and he felt that when Master Lin could not be in the palace again in the future, he had to be absent.

The final decision is naturally made by the emperor. Of course, it is impossible for Mr. Shao to stay at home with illness all the time. How can he rest assured that he has only been in the position of minister for a few months.

The little emperor still tended to Mr. Shao's difficulties. His grandfather was like this. As a grandson, he had to let people talk about everything he did now. The atmosphere in Luodu City should be adjusted. No matter what, it is a family matter. The rumors spread outside have affected the reputation of officials. Rumors and rumors can kill people.

Students hated being controlled the most, and so was the little emperor. He felt that the matter of the old master of the Shao family was a good example. There is no rule, and there are too many wanton rumors among the people, which must be wrong.

Lin Wenxi was half relieved and half sad after hearing the emperor's words.

What is gratifying is that the first emperor did not choose the wrong person. The emperor learned quickly and would learn by analogy. When he grows up in the future, he will definitely have a good way of governing the country.

What is worrying is that the emperor is now at an age when he is easily influenced by others, and the Shao family masters, who slander a lot, are often hard to guard against.

Who asked them to be assistant ministers? Lin Wenxi had to obey the emperor's order. He asked Zhang Zhonghou to discuss the matter. It is definitely impossible to eliminate the storytellers in Luodu City. Storytelling in teahouses among the people is also a kind of entertainment. On balance, a category was set for the content of the storytelling. Royal affairs must not be mentioned in the book, and even those who slandered the imperial court officials were not allowed to talk about right and wrong in the book.

Lin Wenxi wrote it down in one stroke. Naturally, slanderous people cannot be said. For example, the Shao family, it is definitely wrong for others to slander him for killing his nephew and nephew, but if it is not slander, there is no clear prohibition. Regarding the robbery back then, for example, which official married a concubine and divorced his wife, which official bullied the weak and accepted bribes, Lin Wenxi reported to the emperor with righteous words, "Your majesty, this person from Yushitai is going to do it again." There are too many, and we can’t see the daily style of officials in the court. The rumors and storytellers of the people actually play a supervisory role on these officials. What we can’t see, they see.” Everything pays attention to a degree.

Prince Bei and the others will not let the emperor make up his own mind, so when this decree is finally put into practice, it seems to be painless.

Who would go on slandering the imperial court officials all the time without any problems?
It was the end of August when the rumors about the arson case and the Shao family faded away, and the weather in Luodu City was getting colder. Brother Han was also preparing to go to the academy to study.

Lin Qingran straightened his neckline and led him to the front hall, where a maid and a dozen servants were waiting there.

Between the ages of six and eight, Lin Qingran took him over, "Choose two boys, and they will serve you by your side in the future, and follow you to the academy."

Brother Han looked at these people, and after a while, he looked back at Lin Qingran, "Mom, just these two." Brother Han pointed to the cleanly dressed people in the first row, and pointed to the slightly older people in the second row. of.

Lin Qingran nodded, and left these two people behind, and let the old lady take the others out, and let Mama Li go out and pay the money to get the deed.

"Give them a name." Lin Qingran reminded him, Brother Han thought for a while, "Your name is Ming Lu, your name is Qing Yu, Ming Lu will follow me to the academy from now on."

Lin Qingran asked their ages, and told Si Qin, "Take them to Guanyan and let him teach them."

At this time, Master Liu was coming soon. Lin Qingran asked him to prepare to go to class with Master Liu, and when he returned to the main house, he didn't see Bo Geer, "Where's Erlang?"

"Second young master is in my uncle's study." Mama Li said after entering the room to tidy up.

I left the door early in the morning and didn't arrive for an hour, why did I come back again.

Lin Qingran walked into the study, and Brother Bo was sitting in Shao Ziyu's arms, holding a pen in his hand, drawing and drawing on the table, having a great time.

At this age, I can't calm down to learn to read at all. I just play with a pen. When I saw Lin Qingran coming, I came down to her and asked her to hug me and sit on the couch.

"I didn't go to work." Lin Qingran carried her son over, and Shao Ziyu didn't mean to leave, but walked to them, "I asked the Ministry of Punishment for leave and took you to Sangjiang for a walk. Went to the academy, take him out to have a look."

"Why do you want to go to Sangjiang all of a sudden?" The criminal department often has urgent matters, so it would take half a month to leave like this, how can it be.

"Go and tidy up the things in that house, and let people bring them back another day. The old steward is old, and he has to give him time to reunite with his family." Shao Ziyu took her hand, "I have been busy since I came back from Pengcheng, I haven’t gone out before, last time I went with you, this time I brought Han’er and the others too.”

"Let the old steward go home, so what about this house? Someone has to take care of it, so it might be sold."

"Another person to watch over, so I have to pack up and bring back everything. After all, it was left by my grandfather, and my grandmother lived there for a while." Lin Qingran listened and nodded, "Alright, then I will Send someone to pack your luggage."

(End of this chapter)