The Xiang family, far away in the northwest, was also implicated.

Xiang was stripped of his name, and the official was also cut, and now he is locked up, just waiting for the envoy from the capital to interrogate.

Xiang's family is in a mess, Mrs. Xiang is a weak woman, something big happened, she fell ill, she couldn't take care of the affairs of the family, and the people took the opportunity to make trouble.

Miss Xiang Yunlingjiao was even more panicked and out of proportion.

Looking at her emaciated mother, her messy home, and her father, who is in prison and uncertain about his life and death, Xiang Yunling's heart is in turmoil, and there is no master of the six gods. I wash my face with tears every day, and I can't stand it anymore.

And Liao Shang, who had always regarded himself as the quasi-son-in-law of the Xiang family, disappeared.

Xiang Yunling went to Liao's house several times to look for him, but was told that he had returned to his hometown in the countryside.

Xiang Yunling couldn't believe that she was abandoned, she just deceived herself, Liao Shang had something to do, and he would definitely come to find him when he came back.

Also implicated is the Jiang family in the capital. There are also many children of the Jiang family who are officials in the court, and because of this cheating case, nearly half of the Jiang family was pulled down.

Jiang Huan couldn't wait to get engaged to the Chu family, so he only said a word and hurriedly returned to the capital after a long-term discussion.

Duo Yu is safe for the time being.

Hui Yu also breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Li Che: "This is your method? ”

Li Che shook his head and said, "No, no, no." This court is investigating cheating in the imperial examination, and even if I have great ability, I can't frame them for participating in cheating. They were at fault in the first place, and I just made a small ploy and let the right people expose them. ”

Hui Yu said again: "Who is the right person?" ”

Li Che smiled mysteriously and said, "This is a secret. There will be a good show in the near future, and Hui'er will just wait and see. ”

Xiang Huaizhong was investigated and affected the official circles in the northwest.

Officialdom is inextricably linked, interlocking, although Xiang Huaizhong was implicated because of the family's cheating in scientific research, but it is difficult to guarantee that other problems will not be found.

For a time, everyone was in danger.

Subei Hou Xiumu summoned Chu Pei and asked, "The shop that you asked you to deal with a few days ago has been completed?" ”

Chu Pei said: "There are only two left, and the rest have been sold." and he earned seven thousand eight hundred taels of silver. ”

The Marquis of Subei pondered for a moment and said, "Did the silver enter the accounts of the clan?" ”

"Because it has just been sold, it hasn't had time to be credited yet."

Subei Hou said again: "Then don't enter the account." I'm going to spend it. ”

Chu Pei was shocked: "With such a large sum of silver, what is the use of the eldest brother?" ”

Subei Hou said: "Xiang was investigated in his arms." Ten of the ** must confess the matter of greedy ink to protect themselves. The imperial court is already jealous of our Hou Mansion, and if it grasps this handle, I am afraid that it will take the opportunity to make a big fuss. Rather than waiting to be slaughtered, it is better to take the initiative. It's enough for our Chu family to live this kind of suppressed life. ”

After Chu Pei listened, a cold sweat was already breaking out behind him. said: "Big brother, you have to be cautious about such a rebellious thing." The light ones lose their heads, and the heavy ones raid their homes and exterminate their families. There are hundreds of people up and down the Chu family, and they still hope that the eldest brother will think twice. ”

The Marquis of Subei snorted: "Do you think I haven't thought about it carefully? I have been thinking about the way out of the Chu family. The emperor boy has long been impatient with our marquis taking over the military power. A few years ago, his wings were not yet full, and they could still be safe with each other. Now that his reputation is getting stronger and the people are wanting, why don't you take the opportunity to uproot the Hou Mansion? These days, I am worried that I will be served by the emperor boy every day, and now I don't want to live this kind of day anymore. ”

Chu Pei still persuaded: "The imperial court just wants to take back the military power. It's not about extermination. Let's hand over the military power and be an idle marquis, won't we be able to get the best of both worlds? ”

Subei Hou said: "What are you talking about?" Why should our ancestors give up the country to others? Aren't you afraid of being blamed by the ancestors under the Nine Springs? Moreover, holding the military power in his hands will still be subject to the guilt, and if the military power is handed over, it will be even more kneaded! Don't talk nonsense with me anymore, give me the money, and leave the rest alone!" After saying that, he brushed his sleeves and left.

The rest of Chu Pei's face was pale, his soul was uncontrollable, and the whole person looked as if he was about to fall. muttered, "Big brother, do you really want to force me?" ……”

In the pavilion outside the city, Chen Dongting grabbed a carrier pigeon parked on his arm and took down the note tied to his foot. Said: "General, the secret letter of the Chu family." ”

Li Che took it and said, "The tiger can't help but go out of the gate, it's time to prepare." ”

Chen Dongting hesitated for a moment and asked, "Do the three girls also want to say hello?" ”

Li Che's expression showed a hint of relief, and said, "Forget it." The less she knows, the better. ”

In the late autumn afternoon, the sun was just right, and thinking that winter would soon be, Huiyu called people to take out the quilts and clothes to dry.

While he was busy working, he suddenly heard the sound of uniform footsteps outside, as if an army soldier was passing by.

Caiyun said: "What's going on?" Could it be that the soldiers from the military camp came from the city? ”

Hui Yu frowned and said, "Let Steward Lin take a look, and come back immediately when there is news." ”

Tang's mother immediately went out to find Steward Lin.

As the footsteps of the army passed, there were faint shouts of soldiers, as if "Hurry up, hurry up, fence off the post station", "You go to the side of the political envoy, we will press the envoy"......

Everyone looked at each other, what was going on? If the soldiers of the Northwest Military Camp entered the city, they should not go to the residences of these local officials...... Could it be a border rogue?

The people who were still working in full swing quieted down, and the footsteps outside were heard more and more clearly.

Hui Yu hurriedly said: "Everyone go back to their own rooms and stay well, don't come out for the time being without my order." After Steward Lin asks about the situation, he will make plans. ”

The rest of the group went back to their rooms.

Emerald Green and Caiyun also helped Huiyu into the hall.

After a while, Steward Lin returned. His face turned pale, and he said: "Madame, it's not good, the soldiers under the Marquis of Subei are all outside, and they raised the flag on the side of the Qing Jun, saying that it is the treachery of today's saints, and they want to choose another Ming Jun for several Hou mansions that have laid down the country!" ”

Huiyu is horrified, this is a rebellion! Subei Hou is so bold. Then he asked, "Where are all those armies now?" But did you see the general? ”

Steward Lin said, "They all went to the homes of various officials." They were all pro-soldiers under the banner of the Marquis of Subei, and there were no generals. ”

In this way, Li Che did not follow the Marquis of Subei to rebel. Hui Yu breathed a sigh of relief and tightened her nerves again, since she didn't join the same stream, she was very dangerous, and if she didn't keep it, she would be taken hostage.

Hui Yu hurriedly said again: "Steward Lin, now immediately call all the servants to lock the door, watch the door, no one can be let in, the other subordinates are staying in the house, not allowed to come out!" ”

Steward Lin also realized the danger, and said with an awe-inspiring expression: "Don't worry, madam, the little one must take someone to guard the door." ”

After saying that, he went out and beckoned the male servants to lock the doors one by one.

As soon as these preparations were made, there was a knock on the door outside, and a voice was heard: "Third aunt and grandmother, I am Zhong Zhu, the general of the Marquis of Subei." deliberately served the order of the Hou Ye to protect his aunt and grandmother, and hoped that his aunt and grandmother would open a door for him. ”

Hui Yu replied loudly, "Thank you, uncle, for your concern." I'm safe here, so I won't be guarded by General Labor. I also asked the general to thank my uncle on my behalf. ”

Outside, Zhong Zhu still insisted: "Grandma doesn't know that it's dangerous outside now, it's too unsafe for you to be at home alone, so let me go in to protect you." ”

Hui Yu said again: "Thank you, General." I'm safe here, thank you. ”

Zhong Zhu saw that Huiyu insisted on refusing to open the door, so he said: "Master Hou's order must personally protect my aunt and grandmother." Since my aunt and grandmother were unwilling to open the door, I had to offend. ”

After saying that, there was a sound of banging on the door.

There were a few rough little maids in the yard who cried in fear. (To be continued.) )