Xiahou Xuan is gone. He rushed back to Luoyang City and presented Cao Miao's plan to the Son of Heaven.

Cao Miao stayed in the village and changed his way to toss Zhong Tai.

He said for a while that the food was not delicious, and asked Zhong Tai to arrange for someone to redo it. After a while, he said that the bed was uncomfortable and asked Zhong Tae to change rooms for him. After a while, he said that the trees outside blocked his view, and asked Zhong Tai to prune the branches. In the middle of the night, he didn't let Zhong Tai sleep well, but someone wanted to harm him, so he asked Zhong Tai to personally carry a sword and a shield and patrol the village at night.

Cao Miao just moved his mouth and discussed with good words. Cao Su doesn't have such a good temper. Zhong Tai had a slight objection, and he clenched his fists to commit murder. Xiucai met Bing, and he couldn't explain it clearly. Zhong Tai obviously has no experience in dealing with such ruthless people, so he can only obediently obey orders.

As Yun Niang, Zhishu, Ruhua and others rushed to the villa, the problem of food and accommodation was solved, but the matter of night patrols was inevitable. In fact, even if Cao Miao didn't let Zhong Tai patrol the night, Zhong Tai couldn't sleep soundly. Even if there are no outsiders to seek revenge, it is a big deal that Cao Miao ran away.

Xiahou Xuan's order was clear, Cao Miao was not restricted in the village, and he was the only one who asked.

Within a few days, Zhong Tai withered. His eyes were dark, his face was pale, and he dozed off when he walked.

And then something happened. I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, Zhong Tai broke into Yun Niang's room. Yun Niang was bathing in the room, screaming in fright, and smashed the wooden scoop used for scooping water on Zhong Tai's head, the technique was skillful, and she knew that she had practiced it at a glance.

Jong Tae was knocked unconscious on the spot.

Xiahou Xu, who followed Yun Niang, did not relent, and had to gouge out Zhong Tai's eyes. Fueled by Cao Miao, things got bigger and bigger. In order to save his eyes, Zhong Tai had to send someone to ask his sister for help, asking her to ask the elders of the family to mediate.

This matter is clearly framed for him. Without the support of his elders, he couldn't fight these clansmen, and sooner or later he would be killed by them.

The next day, Mrs. Zhong rushed to the villa. She didn't reason with Xiahou Xu and Cao Su, and came directly to see Cao Miao.

Cao Miao is very innocent, one push, two and five. This matter has nothing to do with me, and it's useless for you to look for me.

Mrs. Zhong was furious. "Although the younger brother is not talented, he still knows a little bit of shame. If he can't do this kind of thing, he will be framed. Tracing the root cause, it was all caused by him being bewitched and misspreading rumors. He has already received the punishment he deserves. A soldier can be killed, but not humiliated. If the townsman still refuses to let go, he can kill him directly, and there is no need to humiliate him so much. ”

Cao Miao looked at Mrs. Zhong and felt that she was much older than the last time they met, and she looked like she was fifty years old. It seems that during the time that Zhong Tai was arrested, she was under a lot of pressure, and even her hair turned a lot grayer.

"I would venture to ask." Cao Miao said: "Your sisters and brothers are all children of the Yingchuan Zhong family. Why is he in trouble, Mrs. Zhong doesn't care, and he wants you to show up as a woman? ”

Madame Zhong's bloodshot eyes showed a look of pathos. "Too Fu De is highly respected, how can he care about these little things? Maybe when his brother dies, he will send someone to send a funeral of several thousand dollars to fulfill the feelings of the same clan. She glanced at Cao Miao deeply. If the townsman wants to disturb Taifu's mind with his younger brother, I am afraid that he will be disappointed. There are hundreds of Zhong's disciples, and he may not even remember the name of his brother. ”

Cao Miao nodded. The family is also highly hierarchical, and will not be treated as one's own because of the same surname. He is also surnamed Cao, and the Son of Heaven is not the same as suspicious of him.

He had Jong Tae called. "Do you want to make meritorious contributions?"

Zhong Tai trembled like a frightened bird. Hearing Cao Miao's question, he didn't dare to answer, and looked at his sister timidly. Mrs. Zhong's brows furrowed. "If the townsman wants to use him as a knife and kill the Zhong family, I'm afraid it won't work."

Cao Miao smiled, undisguised his contempt. "Look at him like this, can he be a knife?"

Mrs. Zhong was embarrassed. "What are the plans of the townsman?"

"Isn't he easily deceived and gullible to rumors? Help me pass on a few words and make the credit for my sin. If it happens, I will settle my grievances with him, and the well water will not interfere with the river water in the future. ”

Mrs. Zhong was very embarrassed, and Zhong Tai was even more embarrassed, unable to even raise his head.

Cao Miao was a little impatient. "Okay? Give a good word. ”

Zhong Tai has been so tired these days, he can't wait to get out of the sea of suffering as soon as possible, and he can't care about Cao Miao's ridicule. "Please speak up."

Cao Miao looked at Mrs. Zhong. Mrs. Zhong also lowered her head and nodded helplessly.

Cao Miao coughed twice and said unhurriedly: "Two days ago, I heard a rumor that Zhong Taifu's youngest son was not his species, but was born to his son Zhong Yu who fornicated with his concubine. I think there is some truth, you say that he is old, where can he still give birth? It's just a cover-up. ”

Sister Zhong Tai was dumbfounded. "This ......"

Cao Miao blinked. "You say, will Mrs. Zhong be indifferent when he hears this rumor?"

Sister Zhong Tai barely hesitated and shook her head in unison. "Absolutely not." Zhong Tai thought for a while, and then said: "This matter is not only about the reputation of Taifu himself, but also about the prestige of Uncle Zhi, once it spreads, it will inevitably affect his future, how can you ignore it." ”

"That's good." Cao Miao smiled slightly. "You can find a way to get this news to the ears of Mrs. Zhong. If he asks, you will say that you have heard me talk about it occasionally, whether it is true or not, and who has told it, and you do not know. ”

Looking at the smile on Cao Miao's face, Zhong Tai shivered. It's a demon, and it's best to stay as far away from him as possible.

——

Zhong Xuan stroked his gray beard, looked at Zhong Tai, whose eyes were blackened, and asked lightly.

"Yuanping, these days...... It's hard, isn't it? ”

Zhong Tai arched his hand. "Cao Miao and Cao Su bully others, find all kinds of reasons to make trouble, and the Tai position is humble and light, so they have to obey."

"Do you hear these words occasionally?"

"Yes. Just because he heard their conversation, he also gave him a few lashes. Zhong Tai rolled up his sleeves and showed Zhong Xuan the whip marks on his arm. The whip was drawn by Xiahou Xu, and it was drawn very hard, but it was not a fraud.

Zhong Xuan glanced at it, sighed, and ordered someone to take a box of medicine and hand it to Zhong Tai in person. "Take care of your injuries and take care of your body."

"Whoa." Zhong Tai was grateful, put away the medicine, and withdrew after repeatedly thanking him.

Zhong Xuan sat in the middle of the table and watched Zhong Tai withdraw, and the smile on his face gradually dissipated. He could disbelieve Jong-tae, but he knew the lethality of this rumor. He himself is not afraid of anything, but Zhong Yu is different. The Son of Heaven has always suppressed Ru Ying's disciples, intentionally or unintentionally. Zhong Yu has been a freelancer for many years and has not yet been officially appointed. Now that such a rumor comes out, if the source is not cleared up in time, Zhong Yu is likely to be dismissed even if he is a loose horseman.

This rumor is ruthless because you know that it is a rumor, and you have to deal with it, otherwise it will become more and more black. Attacking it will be saved, which is in line with the art of war.

What's even worse is that this rumor doesn't sound like a rumor, and it can really confuse some people. Once it spreads, it will soon be known all over the city.

"Take my name and invite Captain Cui Deru to see me." Zhong Xuan pondered for a long time and commanded lightly.