After rebirth, dribbling and leaving

Chapter 173 2 Imperial Edict

The two talked for a while and then went back to their rooms to rest!

When Su Qingling heard what Xiao Tao said, he began to have some favorable feelings towards the second and third branches of the Xie family!

Although these two people want revenge, they have their own standards. They are worldly-wise but not greedy. Only when such people support each other can they go further!

Since these two people share the same goal with her, she might as well sell them to her advantage. Judging from the situation, the second master of the Xie family also wants to leave the Marquis' Mansion, so she might as well add fuel to the fire!

After a good night's sleep, he asked Zhihua to pass on the message to a few women he was on good terms with in the morning to build up some momentum!

Soon, there was another commotion in the city. Word spread everywhere that Marquis Xie and his wife, in order to pay off their second son's gambling debts, actually sold their concubine and aunt to an old man who had several dead wives and a bunch of children. They wrote a letter of severance and paid it in exchange for 1,200 taels of silver!

Mr. Xie was so angry that he tried to dissuade them, but the two of them wanted to chase them out and break off the marriage and have no more contact with each other!

As a half-brother, Master Xie was not only unable to persuade the old man, but was also scolded and kicked out. He was so angry that he almost vomited blood!

Soon, someone dug up the scandal of the old marquis' wife, saying that the two brothers of Master Xie should have been legitimate sons, but because the old marquis' wife's family was powerful, they were born as illegitimate sons!

Rumors spread like wildfire, and various versions of the story spread. Someone then found out that the concubine was murdered by the old marquis' wife and her eldest son, who was only in his teens, by poisoning her!

Someone else found out that the reason why the concubine's family got into trouble was because they were framed by the old marquis's wife's family!

For a time, everything was abuzz with truth and falsehood!

When the news reached the ears of Xie Jing's brothers, they were a little confused for a moment. Although the two brothers were involved, they were afraid that someone else might have contributed to it!

Xie Jing intuitively felt that it was related to Su Qingling, but since the matter was in his favor, he simply stopped thinking about it!

At this moment, in the imperial study, Emperor Li Zong had an inexplicable look on his face. In front of him was a stack of memorials impeaching General Zhongwu Xie Chen!

"Xiao Mingzi, what do you think of the character of this Zhongwu General?"

Eunuch Ming thought to himself, it seems that the emperor is extremely dissatisfied with Marquis Xie!

As the emperor's close attendant, every word must be spoken with extreme caution and every word must be considered carefully!

"Your Majesty, I will just serve you well. If you are happy, I will also feel happy. As for other matters, Your Majesty will make the decision. I dare not speak rashly!"

"You old fellow, you have one more tail than that fox. Just say what I'm told to say. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Emperor Li Zong scolded and leaned back on the large dragon-carved chair!

Eunuch Ming bowed his body and said, "I heard something today. It is said that Lord Xie and his two half-brothers are not close. Minister Xie has been able to get to where he is today entirely by climbing up step by step on his own!"

Seeing the emperor's expression, knowing that he was allowed to continue, Eunuch Ming continued:

"It is said that Lord Xie's stepmother poisoned Minister Xie's mother to death, and it seems that Lord Xie was involved. However, Lord Xie was only twelve years old at the time, so he should not have known about it!"

At this point, Emperor Li Zong snorted, "If the top beam is crooked, the bottom beam will be crooked. Minister Xie's brother is a man of character for being able to survive in such a family! Fortunately, the old marquis passed away early, otherwise, I wonder what he would do when he saw his children and grandchildren fighting among themselves?"

"Xiao Mingzi, draft an imperial decree. Xie Jing, the new Minister of Rites, has served as an official for more than 20 years. He has been honest and diligent in his work, and has worked hard to benefit the people. He is truly a role model for officials. I hereby grant him a mansion, 100 taels of gold, 1,000 taels of silver, and 10 pieces of silk. I hereby decree..."

"In another proposal, Changning Hou Xie Chen is not energetic enough, is not doing his job, and his family is not at peace. He should be dismissed from his post of Zhongwu and cultivate his character at home..."

When these two decrees came down at the same time, people from both families were shocked!

Lord Xie was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and his vision went dark. There had been a lot of rumors in the outside world in the past two days, and he had been worried that the censors would report it to the emperor!

I thought they were just an insignificant concubine's daughter and aunt, and it was a family matter that would be kept strictly confidential at home and no outsiders would know about it!

Who knew that the second and third Xie brothers would come here just to find out what was going on, and make all kinds of accusations. The rumors outside must be related to them!

This morning, he reported himself for misconduct, inaction as an official, and indulgence of his children's evil deeds. He reported one thing after another. He almost fainted from fright!

Unexpectedly, the emperor said nothing and put the memorial aside. I thought he would let it go, but unexpectedly, he actually dismissed me from office!

He looked at Lord Xie Jing, the Minister of Rites, his so-called second brother, his eyes full of hatred and anger!

At this moment, he forgot about Eunuch Ming who came in person to issue the decree, and punched Master Xie II!

Xie Jing did not move, but instead moved forward imperceptibly. He was punched and his face swelled up instantly!

Lord Xie was about to throw another punch when Xie Xuanping at the side quickly stopped him:

"Father, you are so angry that you are confused. Even though my second uncle has let you down, you can't hit him. After all, we are a family..."

Although Mr. Xie San had severed his relationship with his wife, he was still very angry at this moment, sneering:

"Oh, Lan'er, don't you have the shame to go out? How can you say such a confusing thing? You and your son have persecuted us time and time again. My second brother has been an official outside for many years, and you have not forgotten to find someone to harm us... Let me ask, who let who down?"

"Boss Xie, you are so shameless. For so many years, you have occupied my mother's dowry. For the sake of brotherhood, we didn't bother with you. You put me in danger time and time again, and we managed to survive. Now, you want to bite back..."

Lord Xie was so angry that his face turned blue. Although what the second brother said was true, he could not admit it no matter what. He could only keep gasping for breath and pretending to be dead!

Xie Xiaolian was so angry that he forced himself to come over even though his wound had just healed because he thought it must be good news since Ming Gong came in person to deliver the decree. However, he did not expect that it was bad news.

At the moment, he was feeling very angry, and his father was insulted in such a way, so he didn't care about the wounds on his body. He picked up the carved round stool beside him and swung it to hit him!

Fortunately, the long-time attendant Abao was quick and raised his arm to block it. There was a clicking sound, which was obviously the sound of a broken bone!

A Bao's face turned purple instantly and he groaned in pain. Xie Zhicheng was behind his father and only rushed over when he saw his second uncle being beaten. However, he was still a step slower than A Bao!

Seeing this, he glared and roared, "Second brother, is this how uncle taught you to disrespect your elders?"

Xie Xiaolian was feeling a little guilty, and after being scolded like this, he became angry again, stiffening his neck and saying:

"What elder? You are just a bastard born of a bastard. How dare you show off in front of us?"

Xie Jing's face immediately turned cold, and he asked Lord Xie: "Brother, how did Wei Geer say that? Did you teach him?"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Xie Xuanping was about to make amends, but Liu Diejing couldn't bear to see her own people being humiliated. Now the Second House was granted a mansion by the Emperor, but the Marquis was dismissed from office. It was really infuriating. She stepped forward and raised her voice:

"Why, is what my son said wrong? You said you've been gone for decades, why are you coming back? Calling you lowly is flattering you!"